South Florida

Hollywood – October 29, 2026 -- Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital has implanted an Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulation device in a teenage patient with Down syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea, its first such procedure. The hospital is now the only center in South Florida offering the therapy to these patients.

How the implant keeps airways open during sleep

Inspire is described as the first FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea treatment that works inside the body to address the root cause of the condition. A small device is implanted in a minimally invasive procedure and uses gentle stimulation to keep the airway open during sleep. Patients or caregivers turn the therapy on before bedtime by clicking a button on the Inspire remote.

PALM BEACH GARDENS – October 29, 2026 -- Residents of The Country Club at Mirasol in Florida can now play pickleball year-round in a climate-controlled setting. The club has opened an 18,000-square-foot indoor complex that it describes as one of the largest dedicated indoor pickleball facilities in a South Florida country club community.

Seven regulation courts anchor the new facility

The complex has seven regulation-size courts. It also has a viewing area, a lounge, and dedicated retail and stretching areas.

It adds to the six outdoor courts at the club's family-friendly Sports Complex.

New York – October 22, 2026 -- Luxury travelers are booking private jets in 2026 to gain vacation time, skipping crowded airports, connections and fixed airline schedules, according to an analysis of booking patterns and client activity from SELECT Private Jets by Internova.

Direct flights on the traveler's own timetable

The analysis finds travelers choosing private aviation less for exclusivity and more to simplify journeys. Kate Scott, Vice President of SELECT Private Jets by Internova, says the aim is spending less time in transit and more at the destination, whether for a family holiday, a milestone celebration, a major event or a business trip.