by Michael Wilkins | Jan 15, 2025 | Miami News
James Ford, convicted of murdering Greg and Kimberly Malnory during a fishing trip in 1997, is scheduled for execution on February 13 at Florida State Prison. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the death warrant on Friday, marking Florida’s first execution of 2025....
by Michael Wilkins | Jan 15, 2025 | Miami News
Miami Lakes residents Julio Gil and Rafael Perez are challenging town orders to remove their Trump flags. Gil, who has displayed his flag since 2016, expressed outrage after receiving a letter from a code compliance officer, demanding the removal of political signs to...
by Michael Wilkins | Jan 14, 2025 | Miami News
Courtney Clenney, a 28-year-old Miami social media model, appeared in court as her attorneys sought her release on bond. Clenney faces a second-degree murder charge in the April 2022 stabbing death of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, at their Edgewater condo....
by Michael Wilkins | Jan 14, 2025 | Miami News
Cassandra Martin, a flight attendant for Surjet, described an extraordinary sighting during a flight over the Bahamas on December 23. She and two pilots noticed a strange object in the sky after receiving an alert from Miami air traffic control about a foreign object....
by Michael Wilkins | Jan 13, 2025 | Miami News
A NW Miami-Dade home was engulfed in flames after a space heater sparked a fire, leaving a 92-year-old woman and her 70-year-old daughter homeless. The fire broke out around 10 a.m. Sunday when a space heater was connected to a power strip, igniting a blaze in a back...
by Michael Wilkins | Jan 13, 2025 | Miami News
An administrative law judge ruled that Florida regulators acted within their rights by denying Green Thumb Industries’ (GTI) request to open medical marijuana dispensaries adjacent to Circle K convenience stores. GTI, which operates RISE dispensaries in Florida,...
by Michael Wilkins | Jan 12, 2025 | Miami News
Lake County Deputy Tristan Macomber resigned after an internal investigation revealed he was looking at pornography when he crashed into a car on Nov. 6, 2024, according to WESH. Body camera footage showed Macomber driving and then slamming into a vehicle stopped for...
by Michael Wilkins | Jan 12, 2025 | Miami News
Macy’s has confirmed the closure of 66 stores across the U.S., including several in South Florida, as part of its Bold New Chapter strategy. The closures are aimed at boosting long-term profitability by shutting down underperforming locations. In South Florida, the...
by Michael Wilkins | Jan 9, 2025 | Miami News
In 2024, the FDA approved 50 new drugs, slightly down from 55 in 2023. Noteworthy approvals include the first-ever treatment for MASH, a serious liver disease. Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ Rezdiffra marks a breakthrough in an area where many have failed. The FDA...
by Michael Wilkins | Jan 9, 2025 | Miami News
Heavy smoke poured from the Flamingo Garage at Miami International Airport Wednesday morning after four vehicles caught fire between the first and second floors. The fire, reported at 11:35 a.m., also damaged eight nearby vehicles. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Acting North...
