by Michael Wilkins | Jul 24, 2025 | Miami News
Juan Palma, a 48-year-old Cuban migrant, has spent nearly two weeks in Florida’s controversial detention facility nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz.” He describes the place as “torturous,” with constant lights, mosquito infestations, and crowded conditions—33 people to a...
by Michael Wilkins | Jul 24, 2025 | Miami News
Lan Ho had it all on paper: a doctorate in pharmacy, a Harvard finance degree, and a $120,000-a-year job at Walgreens. But the daily grind left her feeling invisible and unfulfilled. “I just couldn’t do pharmacy anymore,” Ho said. Raised by...
by Michael Wilkins | Jul 23, 2025 | Miami News
The U.S. Coast Guard cracked down on nine illegal charter vessels operating in Fort Lauderdale over the weekend, including floating tiki bars and large unlicensed boats. Authorities cited a range of violations, including lack of licensed captains, absence of safety...
by Michael Wilkins | Jul 23, 2025 | Miami News
A man was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after being bitten by a shark while swimming near Hollywood Beach, Florida. Emergency crews responded to the 4100 block of Ocean Drive around 3 p.m. after receiving reports of a swimmer in distress. Hollywood Fire Rescue...
by Michael Wilkins | Jul 22, 2025 | Miami News
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has launched an internal investigation after viral video showed an officer smashing a man’s car window and hitting him during a February 19 traffic stop. The video shows 22-year-old William McNeil Jr. calmly questioning...
