A man has been arrested after allegedly recording people in the bathroom of Carmela Coffee Bar in Parkland, authorities said. Christopher James Turk, 31, faces a charge of video voyeurism. The incident occurred at the coffee shop located at 7967 University Drive....
Tuberculosis Case Confirmed at Dillard High School
Health officials confirmed a case of active tuberculosis (TB) at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale. The Florida Department of Health in Broward County did not disclose whether the affected individual is a student or staff member but stated the person was recently...
Chinese Factories Idle Production as U.S. Tariffs Hit Hard
Chinese manufacturers are scaling back production and seeking new markets as U.S. tariffs take a growing toll, according to companies and analysts. The resulting drop in orders is also costing jobs, pushing some exporters to pivot to domestic sales channels like...
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Final Appeals for Death Row Inmate Jeffrey Hutchinson
With less than a week until his scheduled execution, the Florida Supreme Court on Friday denied two final appeals from Jeffrey Hutchinson, who was convicted of murdering three children in 1998. This follows an earlier rejection of another appeal and a federal court’s...
Family Dispute Turns Deadly in Miami-Dade Car Dealership Shooting
A family argument ended in tragedy Thursday when the owner of a southwest Miami-Dade car dealership was fatally shot by his brother during a triple shooting that triggered a massive law enforcement response. Authorities said Roberto Leyva, 49, opened fire at Priced...
Wrongfully Jailed for Double Murder, Miami Man Starts Over After Three Years
After nearly three years behind bars for a double murder he didn’t commit, David Foster is finally free. "I broke down in tears," said Foster, 35, describing the moment he learned he would be released. "It’ll take time to understand I'm free, but I'm doing okay."...
Florida Republicans Walk Tightrope on Immigration Ahead of 2026 Elections
At a Miami brewery, U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart spoke to Republican women about keeping the GOP’s slim House majority — but avoided mentioning immigration. Diaz-Balart, along with Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar and Carlos Gimenez, all Cuban Americans from South Florida,...
Miami Police Officer Arrested for Domestic Battery After Alleged Assault in Broward
A City of Miami police officer, Christian Vladimir Sanchez, 29, was arrested in Sunrise on Sunday after allegedly assaulting his wife in a domestic dispute. Sanchez faces charges of domestic battery and robbery without a firearm. A judge set his bond at $50,000 during...
Tragic Drowning Highlights Dangers of Rough Surf in Surfside
A young man pulled from the ocean near 90th Street and Collins Avenue in Surfside on Sunday evening has died, according to Miami-Dade authorities. Lifeguards responded around 7 p.m. to reports of a missing swimmer. Witnesses said rescue teams searched for several...
South Florida Pawn Shop Busted in Multi-Million Dollar Retail Theft Ring
Seven people, including the owner of U.S. Pawn, have been arrested following a years-long racketeering investigation into a widespread retail theft scheme in South Florida, authorities announced. The Broward Sheriff’s Office began investigating in 2022 after...
Florida Gang Bust Nets 13 Arrests in Major Drug, Weapons Operation
A five-month investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of 13 individuals tied to the Latin Kings gang. Dubbed “Operation No Good Secrets,” the operation targeted gang-related drug trafficking and criminal activity across multiple...
Nurse Suspended After Alleged Sexual Misconduct at Tamarac Hospital
A nurse at HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital in Tamarac has been suspended after being accused of groping a patient during a medical procedure, according to the Florida Department of Health. John Vincent Pica, licensed since 1996 with no prior disciplinary record, had his...