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...
Macy’s Announces Store Closures in South Florida and Beyond
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...
FDA Approves 50 New Drugs in 2024, Including Groundbreaking Treatments
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 also...
Fire Erupts in Parking Garage at Miami International Airport
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...
Two Men Found Dead in JetBlue Plane’s Landing Gear at Fort Lauderdale Airport
Two men were discovered dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue flight that arrived at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from New York City late Monday. The discovery was made during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection. Authorities...
Rosie Cordero-Stutz to Be Sworn in as Miami-Dade County’s First Sheriff in Over 60 Years
Rosie Cordero-Stutz is set to become Miami-Dade County's first sheriff in over six decades, marking a significant transition from the Miami-Dade Police Department to the new sheriff's office. Although the sheriff’s department will debut a new badge and updated...
South Florida Teen Arrested After Instagram Tip Leads to FBI Intervention
An 18-year-old Florida International University honor student, Ronaldo Hernandez-Padron, was arrested after Instagram flagged his private messages to the FBI for containing violent threats. In a group chat, Hernandez-Padron allegedly posted alarming messages like "bad...
Jake Lloyd Shares Mental Health Update After Schizophrenia Diagnosis
Jake Lloyd, known for playing young Anakin Skywalker in "Star Wars: Episode I," has opened up about his mental health journey.1 Diagnosed with schizophrenia over a decade ago, Lloyd experienced significant challenges, including anosognosia, a condition where he...
Dog Attack Leaves Woman Hospitalized in Fort Lauderdale
A woman was hospitalized on Sunday afternoon after a dog attack in Fort Lauderdale. The incident occurred on Northeast 51st Street around 2 p.m. Authorities responded to the scene and transported the woman to a local hospital. Her identity and condition remain...
Missing Florida Woman’s Remains Found in Submerged Minivan After Nearly a Decade
The remains and minivan of Katya Belaya, a Florida woman who vanished over a decade ago, have been discovered in a pond by Sunshine State Sonar, a group specializing in water searches to solve cold cases. Belaya, 47, was last seen on September 28, 2014, when she left...
South Florida Condo Owners Face Financial Strain from Mandatory Repairs
Special assessments and mandatory repairs are pushing many South Florida condo owners into financial hardship, with some opting to sell their properties. At Springbrook Gardens in Fort Lauderdale, owners chose to sell rather than tackle costly repairs after the city...
Delray Beach Fire Chief Vows to Prevent Future Train Crash Incidents
Delray Beach Fire Chief Ronald Martin has vowed to enhance safety measures following a crash between a Brightline train and a fire rescue truck on December 28, 2024, which left 13 injured. Three firefighters and 10 train passengers were hospitalized after the fire...