At the Cannes Film Festival, Pedro Pascal addressed the politically charged themes of Eddington, Ari Aster’s new modern Western set for release in July by A24. The film, starring Pascal, Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler, unfolds during the COVID-19...
Diver Discovers Rare Six-Inch Megalodon Tooth Off Florida Coast
While scuba diving off Florida’s Gulf Coast near Venice, Kristina Scott made an extraordinary discovery — a six-inch fossilized tooth from a megalodon, one of the largest and most fearsome sharks to ever roam the oceans. Megalodons, which went extinct around 3.5...
“DEA Informant or Criminal Kingpin? The Rise and Fall of Colombia’s ‘Contraband Czar’”
Diego Marín, a once-untouchable Colombian money launderer with ties to the Cali cartel, ran a global criminal empire worth $100 million a year—allegedly with the help of corrupt U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents. For years, the DEA claimed Marín was a...
Massive Florida Sting Nets 244 Arrests, Including Ex-NFL Player and Red Cross Executive
A sweeping undercover human trafficking operation in Florida led to 244 arrests, including a former NFL linebacker and a Red Cross executive, authorities announced. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office concluded the nine-day operation, dubbed “Fool Around and Find Out,”...
Pembroke Park Tragedy: Mother and Three Children Killed in Apparent Murder-Suicide Attempt
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...