Tom Hanks’ daughter, E.A. Hanks, is offering a rare and emotional glimpse into her childhood, alleging abuse by her late mother, Samantha Lewes (born Susan Dillingham), following her parents' 1980s divorce. In her memoir The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road,...
Heroic Dog Mom Fights Off Alligator to Save Beloved Pet
A Tampa woman risked her life to save her dog during a terrifying alligator attack. Kimberly Spencer was walking her nine-year-old rescue dog, Kona, when a six-foot alligator lunged from the water and clamped down on the dog. “All of a sudden I heard something and I...
Florida Influencer Arrested for Disturbing Animal Abuse
A Florida influencer, Logan Guminski, 27, has been arrested for engaging in and filming sexual activity with a dog, allegedly for payment from a social media user, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Authorities began investigating in January after...
Terrifying Moments as Miami Beach Elevator Floods, Trapping Residents
Surveillance footage captured the harrowing moment floodwaters surged into an elevator at a Miami Beach condo, trapping residents, including a 4-year-old child, inside. Rick Sardana, a resident of Vendome Place Condominiums, has avoided elevators since the incident...
Republicans Hold Firm in Florida Special Elections
Republican Jimmy Patronis secured victory in Florida’s 1st Congressional District special election Tuesday, bolstered by former President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Despite being outspent by Democrat Gay Valimont, Patronis maintained the district’s long-standing...
Tragedy in Pembroke Park: Mother and Three Children Fatally Shot
A horrific act of violence unfolded in Pembroke Park when Stephen McKenzie fatally shot his estranged girlfriend, Julie Cruz, and three of her young children before turning the gun on himself. Authorities confirmed Monday that McKenzie died at the hospital on...
Rain and Flooding Can’t Stop Ultra Music Festival in Miami
Despite heavy rain and flooded streets on the final day of the Ultra Music Festival in Miami, the event carried on as planned. Attendees and drivers faced challenging conditions on Sunday, but thunderstorms and rising water didn’t put a damper on the festival’s...
Sean Kingston’s $1M Fraud Trial: Jeweler Testifies on Alleged Scam
A Fort Lauderdale jeweler testified Wednesday in the $1 million fraud trial against singer Sean Kingston, claiming Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, falsified a wire transfer and made false promises to expand his business. Moshe Edery, the jeweler, said he...
Historic Miami Gem Hits the Market After a Century
A rare piece of Miami history is now for sale for the first time in over 100 years. Nestled in the unique Spring Garden neighborhood near Coconut Grove, the estate of civil rights activist and musician Ruth Greenfield is listed at $2.75 million. Known as Seven Oaks,...
South Florida High School Mourns Loss of Student
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Tamiami is grieving the unexpected loss of sophomore Lucas Osuna. The school described the tragedy as "unimaginable grief." Osuna, a member of the Belen water polo team, was participating in a Ransom Everglades invitational on Friday...
Hollywood Restaurant Owner Busted in $339K Credit Card Fraud Scheme
A Hollywood restaurant owner and two others have been charged in a large-scale mail theft and credit card fraud scheme that defrauded victims of over $339,000, authorities said. Wilkin Estrella, 46, owner of Labios Kitchen and Lounge, was arrested on 18 charges,...
Florida Senate Advances Controversial Child Labor Bill
A Florida Senate panel has approved a bill that would further loosen child labor restrictions, allowing teens as young as 14 to work extended hours. The measure, SB 918, builds on a 2024 law and has sparked heated debate. If passed, 16- and 17-year-olds would no...