A 13-year-old boy from Palm Beach County tragically drowned in rough ocean waters off Fort Lauderdale on Friday. Authorities have identified the victim as Jerry Hyppolite. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, Jerry disappeared near the 800 block of Seabreeze Boulevard...
China Warns of Retaliation Over U.S. Trade Pressure
China has issued a stern warning to countries aligning with the U.S. in ways that harm Beijing’s interests, signaling potential retaliation as global trade tensions escalate. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said Monday that any deal reached “at the expense of China's...
Is Buying a Home in South Florida Still Worth It?
Home prices in South Florida remain steep, with the typical home in Miami-Dade costing around $527,379 and in Broward about $434,019—both well above the national average of $360,000, according to Zillow. Zillow economist Kara Ng explains the surge in prices stems from...
A Steady Hand, A New Life: Breakthrough Ultrasound Treatment Ends 30-Year Tremor
After living with Essential Tremor for three decades, 72-year-old Orlando Avendaño can finally hold his hand steady—thanks to a groundbreaking focused ultrasound procedure. Avendaño’s condition had long disrupted his daily life. Simple tasks like eating with a fork...
Remembering Robert Morales: FSU Shooting Victim and Beloved Community Leader
Robert Morales, a Miami-Dade native and Florida State University (FSU) alumnus, was one of two people killed in a tragic shooting on the FSU campus. The incident left at least six others injured. Morales, who served as FSU’s dining director, was also a co-founder of...
Concrete Falls from Tunnel Ceiling, Smashes Car Window in Fort Lauderdale
A South Florida man is demanding answers after a frightening incident in Fort Lauderdale’s Henry E. Kinney Tunnel. Gary Gerbino says a chunk of concrete fell from the tunnel ceiling and crashed through his car’s rear window while he was driving through it on Tuesday....
18-Year-Old Killed in Naranja Park Shooting, Suspect Still at Large
An 18-year-old man was shot and killed Monday evening following an argument at a park in Naranja, and police are now searching for the suspect. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputies responded around 7 p.m. to the park near Southwest 141st Avenue and 264th Street. Officials...
Young Mother Dies After Surgery in Unlicensed Recovery Home; Family Demands Change
The death of 28-year-old Ahmonique Miller, a new mother from Las Vegas, is under police investigation after she died in an unlicensed post-surgery recovery home in Miami. Ahmonique had traveled with her 19-year-old sister, Kiera Barnes, to undergo cosmetic surgery at...
Miami-Dade Deputy Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
A Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputy has been arrested and charged in connection with a domestic violence incident, according to court records. Deputy Anthony Zayas is facing a battery charge stemming from the alleged incident. He was released from jail Monday night after...
Gators Roar Back to Claim First NCAA Title Since 2007
Nearly two decades since their last national championship, the Florida Gators are back on top of men’s college basketball. In a thrilling showdown between No. 1 seeds, Florida rallied from a double-digit second-half deficit to defeat the Houston Cougars in the NCAA...
Child Drowns at North Lauderdale House Party
A tragic incident occurred Sunday morning in North Lauderdale when a child was found unresponsive in a backyard pool during a house party, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Witnesses discovered the child in the water at a residence near Stardust Drive and...
Market Turmoil Triggers Trading Halts Amid Steep Sell-Off
Stock markets faced intense pressure as global trade tensions and steep tariffs imposed by President Trump led to a sharp downturn in equities. S&P 500 futures plunged overnight, triggering “limit down” rules that pause trading outside U.S. market hours when...