A 14-year-old boy in Hollywood, Florida, has been charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting his best friend in the head while playing with a loaded pistol. Jeff Dilworth and 13-year-old Daniel Torres were at Dilworth’s home on April 28 when they accessed a...
Storm Warning: Hurricane Forecasting Faces Crisis Amid Budget Cuts
As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season approaches—with predictions remaining above average—meteorologists are raising red flags not about storms, but about a worsening data crisis. Crucial forecasting tools are being dismantled. Saildrones, unmanned vehicles that once...
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center Faces Mosquito Swarms and Flooding Woes
The new $450 million migrant detention center deep in the Florida Everglades—dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz”—is facing backlash as reporters and lawmakers highlight extreme conditions, including swarms of mosquitoes and rising floodwaters. Built in just eight days, the...
Retirees Ditch California, Flock to Florida for Tax Perks and Sunshine
Florida remains the top destination for retirees, according to a 2023 study by SmartAsset analyzing U.S. Census data. The Sunshine State gained a net 44,504 new residents aged 60 and over—more than double the next most popular state, North Carolina. Meanwhile,...
What’s Open and Closed on July 4th in South Florida
As South Florida gears up for Independence Day celebrations on Friday, July 4, 2025, here’s a guide to which stores and services will be open or closed. Grocery Stores: Open: Publix, Walmart (until 11 p.m.), Trader Joe’s (until 5 p.m.), Target, Sam’s Club (limited...
“Alligator Alcatraz” Opens in Florida Everglades to House Migrants
A controversial new migrant detention center deep in the Florida Everglades—dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz”—has officially received its first group of detainees, according to a spokesperson for Republican Attorney General James Uthmeier. “People are there,” confirmed...
Family Sues After Man Killed by Miami-Dade Bus in South Beach
The family of a Surfside man crushed to death by a Miami-Dade County bus is suing the county, demanding accountability and safety reforms. James Corpora, 69, was killed on November 8, 2024, after exiting his legally parked SUV near a bus stop at 13th Street and...
Florida Keys Captain Arrested for Stabbing Shark on Camera
A Florida Keys charter captain has been arrested after a disturbing viral video showed him repeatedly stabbing a shark before releasing it back into the water. Zane Porter Garrett, 26, of Stock Island, was charged with felony animal cruelty, the Florida Fish and...
From Fentanyl to Boating: Florida’s New Laws Take Effect July 1
Over 100 new Florida laws go into effect July 1, 2025, covering safety, health, and public policy. Key highlights include: School Safety (SB 1514, SB 1070, HB 597): Emergency allergy plans and EpiPen-trained staff are now required in K–8 schools. Student athletes must...
Tragic Loss in Miami: Young Officer Dies After Cosmetic Surgery
Wildelis Rosa, a 26-year-old police officer from New Orleans and U.S. Army Reservist, died tragically in Miami just days after undergoing cosmetic surgery. Rosa had traveled to Florida under the pretense of a birthday trip but underwent a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) at...
Miami Gardens Woman Charged With Murder After Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly
A domestic dispute in Miami Gardens turned deadly Friday morning, leaving one man dead and another injured. Police say Shaneeka Harris, 40, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the incident. According to Miami Gardens Police, officers...
Trump to Attend Opening of Controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center
Former President Donald Trump is expected to attend the grand opening of a new immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades this Tuesday. Nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” the center has drawn national attention for its scale, location, and political...