Florida’s Cash Homebuying Boom: Who’s Buying and Why?

Florida’s Cash Homebuying Boom: Who’s Buying and Why?

Cash home purchases have declined nationwide, but Florida remains a hotspot. A Redfin report reveals that in 2024, 32.6% of U.S. home sales were all-cash—the lowest since 2021. Investors are pulling back, largely due to stagnant rent prices, leading to fewer cash...

Four Arrested in $500K South Florida Electronics Theft Ring

Four Arrested in $500K South Florida Electronics Theft Ring

Four men are facing charges for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 worth of cellphones and electronics intended for T-Mobile stores across South Florida. Authorities say the theft ring, which operated in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties, began...

Record Rainfall Soaks Key West, Causes Flooding

Record Rainfall Soaks Key West, Causes Flooding

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...

Suspicious Fire Breaks Out at Vacant Fort Lauderdale Hotel

Suspicious Fire Breaks Out at Vacant Fort Lauderdale Hotel

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...

Walmart’s Heart Cakes Spark Heated Debate on TikTok

Walmart’s Heart Cakes Spark Heated Debate on TikTok

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...

South Florida Man Denied Bond in Sexual Assault Case

South Florida Man Denied Bond in Sexual Assault Case

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...