by Michael Wilkins | Feb 27, 2025 | Miami News
All 67 county sheriffs in Florida have agreed to fully cooperate with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in enforcing immigration laws, making Florida the only state with complete participation in the 287(g) program. Governor Ron DeSantis and Department of Homeland...
by Michael Wilkins | Feb 26, 2025 | Miami News
A Lauderhill Police officer was hospitalized Tuesday after being deliberately run over while assisting with an investigation in Sunrise, authorities said. The incident occurred near 2330 North University Drive outside a busy shopping plaza. Witnesses described a...
by Michael Wilkins | Feb 26, 2025 | Miami News
Recent aviation accidents, including a midair collision in Washington, D.C., and a medevac jet explosion in Philadelphia, have raised public concern. Videos of plane crashes circulating on social media have led to claims of a sharp increase in aviation accidents. Some...
by Michael Wilkins | Feb 25, 2025 | Miami News
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order creating the “DOGE Task Force,” aimed at improving state efficiency and eliminating wasteful spending. Announced Monday, the initiative mirrors Elon Musk’s federal Department of Government Efficiency...
by Michael Wilkins | Feb 25, 2025 | Miami News
Heavy rainfall drenched the Lower Florida Keys on Monday, setting a new record at Key West International Airport and triggering multiple flood advisories. The downpour, which peaked by midday, left much of the region saturated. While most areas in the Keys saw between...
by Michael Wilkins | Feb 24, 2025 | Miami News
South Florida and the Keys are set to receive much-needed rainfall on Monday as a strong low-pressure system moves across the region. This system brings the most widespread rain the area has seen all month, offering relief from moderate drought conditions. Rainfall...
by Michael Wilkins | Feb 24, 2025 | Miami News
Authorities in Fort Lauderdale are investigating a fire that broke out at a vacant hotel on Sunday. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to the scene along the 1000 block of N. Federal Highway, where they encountered heavy smoke pouring from the building. Video...
by Michael Wilkins | Feb 23, 2025 | Miami News
A simple heart-shaped cake from Walmart has ignited a viral controversy on TikTok, pitting budget-friendly shoppers against independent bakers. Walmart’s Victorian-inspired heart cakes, priced between $7 and $25, have gained traction on social media, especially around...
by Michael Wilkins | Feb 23, 2025 | Miami News
A South Florida man accused of sexually assaulting a German tourist in Miami Beach appeared before a judge on Friday, where he was denied bond. Thomas Joseph Fortman was arrested and charged with sexual battery and petit theft. According to police, the victim...
by Michael Wilkins | Feb 20, 2025 | Miami News
A Miami mother and daughter were arrested for allegedly operating an illegal post-surgery recovery house without a license. Monica Garcia, 47, and her daughter Laura Garcia, 24, were taken into custody Wednesday morning by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO)....
