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....
Telenovela Star Pedro Moreno Arrested After Domestic Dispute
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...
Family Seeks Justice in Deerfield Beach Teen’s Fatal Shooting
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...
Broward Schools Face $76M Deficit Amid Falling Enrollment, End of Pandemic Aid
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....
YNW Melly Denied Bond Ahead of Double Murder Re-Trial
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...
Florida Ranks Among Riskiest States for Drivers, New Data Shows
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...
UF Student Returns to Colombia After Arrest and ICE Detention
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...
Powerball Winner Arrested in Florida Days After $167M Jackpot
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...
Utah Mother of 10 Dies Weeks After Rare Cancer Diagnosis
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...
Early Morning Stabbing in Westchester Leaves Three Injured; Suspect at Large
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 were...
Man Arrested for Hidden Camera in Parkland Coffee Shop Bathroom
A man has been arrested after allegedly recording people in the bathroom of Carmela Coffee Bar in Parkland, authorities said. Christopher James Turk, 31, faces a charge of video voyeurism. The incident occurred at the coffee shop located at 7967 University Drive....
Tuberculosis Case Confirmed at Dillard High School
Health officials confirmed a case of active tuberculosis (TB) at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale. The Florida Department of Health in Broward County did not disclose whether the affected individual is a student or staff member but stated the person was recently...