by Michael Wilkins | May 16, 2025 | Miami News
A devastating shooting Wednesday night in Pembroke Park left a mother and three of her children dead, with the suspected gunman—identified as the father of two of the children—hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities say the incident occurred before 7:30 p.m....
by Michael Wilkins | May 16, 2025 | Miami News
Cuban actor and model Pedro Moreno was arrested Thursday at his Miami-Dade home following a dispute with his wife, according to police. The 44-year-old telenovela star, known for roles in El Rostro de Analía and Me Declaro Culpable, had been discussing marital issues...
by Michael Wilkins | May 14, 2025 | Miami News
The family of 19-year-old Jonathan Isiah Johnson is demanding justice after he was fatally shot in Deerfield Beach on March 1. His accused killer, Kenneth Philpart, also 19, appeared in court Tuesday for an arraignment hearing, facing charges including third-degree...
by Michael Wilkins | May 14, 2025 | Miami News
Broward County Public Schools is confronting a major financial crisis as student enrollment drops and federal pandemic relief funds dry up. Officials project a $76 million budget shortfall ahead of the next school year, with 8,000 fewer students expected to enroll....
by Michael Wilkins | May 13, 2025 | Miami News
Rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, will remain in custody until his double murder re-trial begins in September, a Broward judge ruled Monday. Demons’ legal team had filed a motion for pre-trial release in March, alleging mistreatment by the Broward County Sheriff’s...
by Michael Wilkins | May 13, 2025 | Miami News
Florida has emerged as one of the most dangerous places to drive in the U.S., with cities like Miami and Fort Lauderdale leading in risky driving behaviors, according to new research from the safety app Life360. Analyzing billions of data points, Life360 found that...
by Michael Wilkins | May 4, 2025 | Miami News
Felipe Zapata Velasquez, a 27-year-old University of Florida student, has voluntarily returned to Colombia following his arrest and subsequent transfer to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Zapata Velasquez was pulled over in Gainesville on March...
by Michael Wilkins | May 4, 2025 | Miami News
James Farthing, a 50-year-old Kentucky man who recently won a record-setting $167.3 million Powerball jackpot, was arrested just days later in Florida for allegedly assaulting a deputy. Farthing, who claimed the massive prize on Monday, was taken into custody...
by Michael Wilkins | May 1, 2025 | Miami News
Angela Goodrich, a 45-year-old mother of 10 from Toquerville, Utah, has died just weeks after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer known as adrenocortical carcinoma. She passed away peacefully on April 25, surrounded by her husband, Matt, and their...
by Michael Wilkins | May 1, 2025 | Miami News
Authorities are searching for a suspect after three men were injured in a stabbing early Thursday in Westchester, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. near Southwest 16th Street and 93rd Court. All three victims...
