by Michael Wilkins | Sep 9, 2025 | Miami News
A Miami-Dade woman who made national headlines after becoming mysteriously pregnant while behind bars has been denied her request to drop a murder charge. Daisy Link faces second-degree murder charges in the 2022 shooting death of her husband, Pedro Jimenez. She...
by Michael Wilkins | Sep 8, 2025 | Miami News
A year-long investigation into drug trafficking in South Florida has led to 19 arrests and the seizure of drugs, weapons, vehicles, and nearly half a million dollars in cash. Dubbed “Operation Trackside,” the investigation began with a tip in July 2024 and grew into a...
by Michael Wilkins | Sep 8, 2025 | Miami News
Florida is on track to become the first state to scale back its school vaccination requirements, with changes expected to take effect in about 90 days. The plan, announced by the state health department, would make immunizations against illnesses such as chickenpox,...
by Michael Wilkins | Sep 7, 2025 | Miami News
Winning the lottery might feel like instant freedom, but taxes quickly take a bite. Saturday’s $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot winners face an immediate 24% federal withholding on lump-sum payouts, followed by an additional 13% due when filing taxes. That means from an...
by Michael Wilkins | Sep 7, 2025 | Miami News
After more than three months without a jackpot winner, Saturday’s Powerball drawing delivered life-changing news for two players. Tickets sold in Texas and Missouri matched all six numbers—11, 23, 44, 61, 62 and the red Powerball 17—winning a combined $1.787 billion,...
