Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding, Travel Chaos Across Miami

Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding, Travel Chaos Across Miami

Torrential downpours drenched South Florida on Monday, turning streets into rivers, stalling vehicles, and delaying hundreds of flights. In Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, residents waded through knee-deep water as pumps struggled to push floodwaters back into...

Major South Florida Drug Bust Nets 19 Arrests

Major South Florida Drug Bust Nets 19 Arrests

A year-long investigation into drug trafficking in South Florida has led to 19 arrests and the seizure of drugs, weapons, vehicles, and nearly half a million dollars in cash. Dubbed “Operation Trackside,” the investigation began with a tip in July 2024 and grew into a...

Florida Moves to Weaken School Vaccine Mandates

Florida Moves to Weaken School Vaccine Mandates

Florida is on track to become the first state to scale back its school vaccination requirements, with changes expected to take effect in about 90 days. The plan, announced by the state health department, would make immunizations against illnesses such as chickenpox,...

Why $1.8B Powerball Winnings Shrink After Taxes

Why $1.8B Powerball Winnings Shrink After Taxes

Winning the lottery might feel like instant freedom, but taxes quickly take a bite. Saturday’s $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot winners face an immediate 24% federal withholding on lump-sum payouts, followed by an additional 13% due when filing taxes. That means from an...

Florida Launches First-Ever Gun and Ammo Tax Holiday

Florida Launches First-Ever Gun and Ammo Tax Holiday

Starting Monday, Floridians can buy guns, ammunition, and outdoor gear tax-free through year’s end. The unprecedented holiday was included in a sweeping tax package approved by lawmakers this summer. Hunting rifles, shotguns, handguns, and related accessories qualify,...

South Florida Matriarch Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Case

South Florida Matriarch Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Case

Donna Adelson, the wealthy South Florida matriarch accused of orchestrating the 2014 killing of her former son-in-law, was convicted Thursday of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. Daniel Markel, a Florida State University law professor, was shot...

Tropical Disturbance Invest 91L Nears Development

Tropical Disturbance Invest 91L Nears Development

As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches its peak on September 10, meteorologists are closely watching Invest 91L, a tropical disturbance showing strong potential for development. Originating as an easterly wave from Africa, the system entered Atlantic waters near...

Record Haul at 2025 Florida Python Challenge

Record Haul at 2025 Florida Python Challenge

This year’s Florida Python Challenge ended with record-breaking results: nearly 300 Burmese pythons captured. Held each summer, the event invites hunters from across the country to help curb the invasive snake population threatening South Florida’s ecosystem. The 2025...