Palm Beach Post

FAU AD Josh McCowan is known for his fundraising and revenue-generating skills, having raised over $173 million at Mississippi State. McCowan aims to increase revenue for FAU's athletic department through various avenues, including events, sponsorships, and ticket sales. McCowan believes FAU has untapped potential due to its location, past successes, and membership in the American Conference.

Sept. 9, 2026, 6:05 a.m. ET Coco Gauff is inching ever closer to becoming a two-time U.S. Open champion, though there's a lot of high-level tennis to play before that happens. The Delray Beach, Florida, native must first tackle her match in the tournament quarterfinals, which she has reached for the first time since winning in Flushing Meadows in 2023.

Sept. 9, 2026, 6:01 a.m. ET We've fought valiantly against the diabolical duo of heat and humidity this summer and managed to hold the line. Now is the time to summon that last bit of strength and hang on. Like the Battle of Helm's Deep when King Theoden and Aragorn ride out against insurmountable odds to take on thousands of orcs. Though it looks like all hope is lost, they look up to see Gandalf, Eomer and the Rohirrim charging (like an approaching cool front) to their aid.

Sept. 9, 2026, 6:01 a.m. ET With the college football and NFL seasons just starting, the WNBA playoffs fast approaching and the 2026 NBA season tipoff just around the corner, it's time to make sure that culinary/dining destination playbook is in order. Whether your game day menu leans traditional with beers, burgers and wings or ventures toward the more avant-garde with Thai lettuce wraps, gazpacho shooters and sparkling water, food and drink are central to the big-game experience.

Brian Hall Guest columnist Sept. 9, 2026, 5:31 a.m. ET Responsible growth starts with planning for it. Florida’s master-planned communities have long put that principle into practice, making the state a national leader in community development.

A developer is fighting rules that North Palm Beach has placed on redeveloping 13 prime acres into a hotel, apartments, condos and retail space. NORTH PALM BEACH — A lawsuit that has delayed the largest development project in North Palm Beach's recent history is headed for trial as soon as next month if the village and the developer don't settle their differences.

Florida Realtors have invested $10 million into a campaign supporting the state's property tax amendment. Amendment 3 would increase the homestead exemption but requires 60% voter approval to pass. If approved, the measure could cause cities and counties to lose billions in tax revenue, potentially impacting local services.

Sept. 9, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ET A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to launch communication satellites for SES from Cape Canaveral. The launch window is scheduled for the afternoon of September 13, though SpaceX has not yet confirmed. This mission follows an unusually quiet period for the Space Coast after a late August launch. The upcoming NASA SpaceX Crew-13 mission was delayed until at least late September due to an oxidizer leak.

Costco has abruptly shut down its online marketplace, Costco Next, without a public announcement. The program allowed members to buy discounted products directly from various partner companies. Customers are now directed to contact vendors directly for returns and warranty inquiries. Costco has abruptly shut down its online marketplace, Costco Next. Costco members used Costco Next to shop for discounted products directly from several dozen companies until the site shut down recently.

Chris Boyle Daytona Beach News-Journal Sept. 9, 2026, 5:05 a.m. ET The UCF Knights are looking to end a nine-game road losing streak in their upcoming game against Pittsburgh. Coach Scott Frost emphasized that this is a new team and is not focused on last year's 0-5 road record. UCF's offense struggled in away games last season, averaging just 12.8 points per contest. ORLANDO — Scott Frost hopes a mostly new team will produce new results away from home, starting with Saturday's trip to Pittsburgh.