Life Without Parole for Tamarac Murder of Romantic Rival

Life Without Parole for Tamarac Murder of Romantic Rival

A Broward County judge has sentenced 31-year-old Sakiyna Thompson to life in prison without parole for the 2022 killing of 23-year-old Kayla Hodgson, her romantic rival. Thompson was convicted of first-degree murder in October after jurors deliberated for just one...

Florida Principal Won’t Face Charges After Spanking Incident

Florida Principal Won’t Face Charges After Spanking Incident

A Florida elementary school principal will not face prosecution after a video surfaced showing her spanking a 6-year-old student in front of the child’s mother, officials announced Friday. The State Attorney’s Office for Hendry County said that corporal punishment is...

Miami Woman Charged in Gruesome Puppy Killing

Miami Woman Charged in Gruesome Puppy Killing

A disturbing case has rocked El Portal after 19-year-old Yadelin Marin was arrested and charged with animal cruelty and battery in connection with the brutal stabbing of a puppy named Kory. Police say the incident occurred July 12 inside a bathroom on NW 82nd Street....

Thanksgiving 2025: What’s Open and Closed

Thanksgiving 2025: What’s Open and Closed

Thanksgiving brings family time, gratitude, and plenty of turkey — but it also changes store hours across the country. While federal offices, courts, and post offices close for the holiday, several retail and grocery chains operate on modified schedules. Open on...