Florida is enforcing tougher protections for both people and animals through several new laws starting July 1, 2025. HB 593, the “Pam Rock Act,” was named after a mail carrier fatally mauled by dogs. The law now requires owners of dangerous dogs to microchip their...
Florida’s New Wave of Laws Reshape Schools, Parks, and Public Safety
Starting July 1, 2025, over 100 new laws will take effect across Florida, touching everything from student safety to animal rights and environmental protection. In education, SB 1514 mandates public schools (K–8) to implement allergy emergency plans, including EpiPens...
Stalking, Secrets, and Surveillance: Attempted Murder Caught on Camera in Miami Gardens
A chilling surveillance video has emerged showing the moment Bilal Ismail allegedly shot his ex-mother-in-law twice at her Miami Gardens home. The 49-year-old now faces attempted first-degree murder and could spend life in prison if convicted. The video shows Ismail...
‘Alligator Alcatraz’: New Florida Detention Center Sparks Tribal Outrage
Construction is rapidly advancing on a massive migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” despite fierce opposition from Native American communities. Located on an old airstrip at Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport,...
Palmetto Expressway Shut Down After Incident Leaves One Injured
A section of the Palmetto Expressway in Miami-Dade County was shut down Tuesday night after a serious incident left one person injured. The eastbound lanes near Northwest 47th Avenue came to a standstill as Florida Highway Patrol officers and local police launched an...
Jacksonville Tops Miami as Florida’s Most Populous City
Miami may be Florida’s crown jewel for nightlife and beaches, but it’s not the state’s largest city—by a wide margin. According to 2024 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, Jacksonville holds the title of Florida’s most populated city with 1,009,833 residents. That’s more...
Miami Springs Woman Arrested for Violent Hotel Attack Over Boyfriend
A violent altercation at a Miami Springs hotel on Friday ended in the arrest of a woman accused of assaulting her romantic rival. Police say Katrina Nicole Grant was caught on surveillance video dragging another woman by the hair through a car window before...
Teen Tragedy in Pompano Beach: Second Student Dies in Four-Car Crash
A second teenager has died following a devastating four-car rollover crash in Pompano Beach that claimed the life of a 16-year-old driver on Friday. Seventeen-year-old Richard Grable III succumbed to severe brain injuries on Sunday, his father confirmed. Grable was...
“Alligator Alcatraz”: New Immigration Detention Center Set for the Everglades
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed plans Monday for a large-scale immigration detention facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” located in the remote swamps of the Florida Everglades. The federal government has approved the project, and the site—an...
Operation Dragon Eye Rescues 60 Missing Children in Central Florida
A major law enforcement initiative called “Operation Dragon Eye” has led to the rescue of 60 missing children across Central Florida, officials announced Monday. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and U.S. Marshal William Berger shared the results of the sweeping...
Shark Startles Swimmers Ahead of Panthers Parade
Beachgoers at Fort Lauderdale Beach got an unexpected surprise Thursday when a shark was spotted swimming close to shore—just steps away from children wading in waist-deep water. Aerial footage from Chopper 6 captured the shark cruising through shallow waters, not far...
Panthers Victory Parade: What to Know Before You Go
Fans will pack Fort Lauderdale Beach this Sunday to celebrate the Florida Panthers’ second straight Stanley Cup win. Here’s everything you need to enjoy the parade safely and stress-free. Parade & Celebration Time The parade starts at noon along A1A, from Riomar...