Two men were discovered dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue flight that arrived at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from New York City late Monday. The discovery was made during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection. Authorities...
Rosie Cordero-Stutz to Be Sworn in as Miami-Dade County’s First Sheriff in Over 60 Years
Rosie Cordero-Stutz is set to become Miami-Dade County's first sheriff in over six decades, marking a significant transition from the Miami-Dade Police Department to the new sheriff's office. Although the sheriff’s department will debut a new badge and updated...
South Florida Teen Arrested After Instagram Tip Leads to FBI Intervention
An 18-year-old Florida International University honor student, Ronaldo Hernandez-Padron, was arrested after Instagram flagged his private messages to the FBI for containing violent threats. In a group chat, Hernandez-Padron allegedly posted alarming messages like "bad...
Jake Lloyd Shares Mental Health Update After Schizophrenia Diagnosis
Jake Lloyd, known for playing young Anakin Skywalker in "Star Wars: Episode I," has opened up about his mental health journey.1 Diagnosed with schizophrenia over a decade ago, Lloyd experienced significant challenges, including anosognosia, a condition where he...
Dog Attack Leaves Woman Hospitalized in Fort Lauderdale
A woman was hospitalized on Sunday afternoon after a dog attack in Fort Lauderdale. The incident occurred on Northeast 51st Street around 2 p.m. Authorities responded to the scene and transported the woman to a local hospital. Her identity and condition remain...
Missing Florida Woman’s Remains Found in Submerged Minivan After Nearly a Decade
The remains and minivan of Katya Belaya, a Florida woman who vanished over a decade ago, have been discovered in a pond by Sunshine State Sonar, a group specializing in water searches to solve cold cases. Belaya, 47, was last seen on September 28, 2014, when she left...
South Florida Condo Owners Face Financial Strain from Mandatory Repairs
Special assessments and mandatory repairs are pushing many South Florida condo owners into financial hardship, with some opting to sell their properties. At Springbrook Gardens in Fort Lauderdale, owners chose to sell rather than tackle costly repairs after the city...
Delray Beach Fire Chief Vows to Prevent Future Train Crash Incidents
Delray Beach Fire Chief Ronald Martin has vowed to enhance safety measures following a crash between a Brightline train and a fire rescue truck on December 28, 2024, which left 13 injured. Three firefighters and 10 train passengers were hospitalized after the fire...
High-Profile South Florida Trials to Watch in 2025
2024 has been a year of high-profile criminal cases in South Florida, and 2025 will see several major trials that continue to captivate public attention. Derek Rosa’s Murder Trial 14-year-old Derek Rosa, charged with the brutal murder of his mother, Irina García, will...
South Florida Faces La Niña Winter, Impacting Weather and Hurricane Season
South Florida is transitioning into a La Niña winter as we approach 2025, which could influence the region's weather patterns, including next year’s hurricane season. After a slow start to the 2024 hurricane season due to elevated wind shear and heat, a weak La Niña...
Dense Fog Advisory Disrupts South Florida on New Year’s Eve
Parts of South Florida experienced a dense fog advisory early on New Year's Eve, which lasted until just before 9 a.m. Tuesday. The fog, caused by warm air mixing with cooler Gulf waters, reduced visibility across areas like Broward and Miami-Dade counties, affecting...
Fire Breaks Out at Miami High-Rise, Smoke Seen Billowing from Building
A fire broke out at a downtown Miami high-rise on Tuesday morning, sending smoke pouring from the building as emergency crews rushed to the scene. Miami police assisted Miami Fire Rescue with traffic control near South 3rd Street and South Miami Avenue while fire...