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...
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...
A simple heart-shaped cake from Walmart has ignited a viral controversy on TikTok, pitting budget-friendly shoppers against independent bakers. Walmart’s Victorian-inspired heart cakes, priced between $7 and $25, have gained traction on social media, especially around...
Former Hialeah police officer Lorenzo Orfila, accused of kidnapping and beating a homeless man, has failed to get his most serious charge—kidnapping—dismissed. Orfila, alongside ex-officer Rafael Otano, was arrested in early 2023 for allegedly kidnapping Jose...
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...
South Florida and the Keys are set to receive much-needed rainfall on Monday as a strong low-pressure system moves across the region. This system brings the most widespread rain the area has seen all month, offering relief from moderate drought conditions. Rainfall...
A South Florida man accused of sexually assaulting a German tourist in Miami Beach appeared before a judge on Friday, where he was denied bond. Thomas Joseph Fortman was arrested and charged with sexual battery and petit theft. According to police, the victim...
A shocking explosion rocked a Hialeah Gardens neighborhood early Saturday morning when, according to police, a man deliberately set his car on fire with his spouse trapped inside. Home security cameras captured the blast around 6 a.m., jolting residents awake. “The...
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...
Authorities in Fort Lauderdale are investigating a fire that broke out at a vacant hotel on Sunday. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to the scene along the 1000 block of N. Federal Highway, where they encountered heavy smoke pouring from the building. Video...
A Miami mother and daughter were arrested for allegedly operating an illegal post-surgery recovery house without a license. Monica Garcia, 47, and her daughter Laura Garcia, 24, were taken into custody Wednesday morning by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO)....
Long lines at Miami-Dade DMV offices continue to frustrate residents, with wait times stretching for hours—even for simple services like license renewals. Recently elected County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez is working to address the issue, adding a new downtown...
