Maria Benitez grieves daily, her daughter’s ashes in a pink urn beneath a Hello Kitty plushie. Nahomi Cittadini, 22, was found dead near I-95 and Ives Dairy Road on Dec. 7, her unclothed body abandoned. The suspect, 29-year-old Lorent Pion, was initially charged with...
Man Fatally Shoots Mother While Hallucinating on Mushrooms, Strips Naked Afterward
A Sunrise man fatally shot his mother while experiencing a psychedelic-induced hallucination before stripping naked and fleeing, authorities said. Jorge Omar Torres, 29, was arrested for murder after the shooting Friday evening at Waterside Village Condos. Police...
Authorities Investigate Deaths of Man and Woman in Dania Beach
Authorities are investigating the deaths of a man and woman following a "suspicious incident" in Dania Beach early Monday, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO). Deputies responded to a call around 1:45 a.m. in the 600 block of East Dania Beach Boulevard,...
Florida’s Siesta Beach Named Best in the U.S.
Spring break is almost here, and if you're searching for the perfect beach getaway, Florida has some of the best in the world! TripAdvisor recently ranked Siesta Beach as the best beach in the U.S. and fourth best globally. With over 8,500 reviews and a 4.5-star...
Miami Leads the Nation in Wage Growth, Outpacing Inflation
Living in Miami isn’t cheap, but a new study shows workers in the Magic City have seen some of the strongest wage growth in the country. According to work management experts Asana, Miami had the highest wage growth among large U.S. metro areas from 2020 to 2023 and...
Florida’s Cash Homebuying Boom: Who’s Buying and Why?
Cash home purchases have declined nationwide, but Florida remains a hotspot. A Redfin report reveals that in 2024, 32.6% of U.S. home sales were all-cash—the lowest since 2021. Investors are pulling back, largely due to stagnant rent prices, leading to fewer cash...
Four Arrested in $500K South Florida Electronics Theft Ring
Four men are facing charges for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 worth of cellphones and electronics intended for T-Mobile stores across South Florida. Authorities say the theft ring, which operated in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties, began...
Florida Becomes First State with Full Sheriff Cooperation on Immigration Enforcement
All 67 county sheriffs in Florida have agreed to fully cooperate with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in enforcing immigration laws, making Florida the only state with complete participation in the 287(g) program. Governor Ron DeSantis and Department of Homeland...
Lauderhill Officer Hospitalized After Intentional Hit-and-Run
A Lauderhill Police officer was hospitalized Tuesday after being deliberately run over while assisting with an investigation in Sunrise, authorities said. The incident occurred near 2330 North University Drive outside a busy shopping plaza. Witnesses described a...
Are Plane Crashes on the Rise? The Facts Behind Recent Aviation Accidents
Recent aviation accidents, including a midair collision in Washington, D.C., and a medevac jet explosion in Philadelphia, have raised public concern. Videos of plane crashes circulating on social media have led to claims of a sharp increase in aviation accidents. Some...
DeSantis Launches “DOGE Task Force” to Streamline Florida Government
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order creating the "DOGE Task Force," aimed at improving state efficiency and eliminating wasteful spending. Announced Monday, the initiative mirrors Elon Musk’s federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and...
Record Rainfall Soaks Key West, Causes Flooding
Heavy rainfall drenched the Lower Florida Keys on Monday, setting a new record at Key West International Airport and triggering multiple flood advisories. The downpour, which peaked by midday, left much of the region saturated. While most areas in the Keys saw between...