Lan Ho had it all on paper: a doctorate in pharmacy, a Harvard finance degree, and a $120,000-a-year job at Walgreens. But the daily grind left her feeling invisible and unfulfilled. "I just couldn't do pharmacy anymore," Ho said. Raised by Vietnamese refugees in...
Coast Guard Busts Illegal Boat Charters in Fort Lauderdale
The U.S. Coast Guard cracked down on nine illegal charter vessels operating in Fort Lauderdale over the weekend, including floating tiki bars and large unlicensed boats. Authorities cited a range of violations, including lack of licensed captains, absence of safety...
Shark Attack at Hollywood Beach Leaves Man Hospitalized
A man was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after being bitten by a shark while swimming near Hollywood Beach, Florida. Emergency crews responded to the 4100 block of Ocean Drive around 3 p.m. after receiving reports of a swimmer in distress. Hollywood Fire Rescue...
Florida Police Under Fire After Officer Smashes Car Window, Hits Driver
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has launched an internal investigation after viral video showed an officer smashing a man's car window and hitting him during a February 19 traffic stop. The video shows 22-year-old William McNeil Jr. calmly questioning officers about...
Woman Accused of Drugging, Robbing Man of Rolex in Brickell
Newly released surveillance video shows the moments before and after a woman allegedly drugged and stole an $18,000 Rolex from a man at a Brickell hotel. According to Miami police, 23-year-old Rachel Marie Warner met the victim at a hotel bar in the 700 block of...
Woman Found Dead in Miami Beach; One Person in Custody
A woman was found dead in Miami Beach on Saturday night, prompting a swift response and investigation by local authorities. Miami Beach Police said officers were conducting a welfare check around 9:20 p.m. at 800 Washington Avenue when they discovered the woman’s...
Coldplay Frontman Addresses Viral “Kiss Cam” Scandal with Humor
Chris Martin took a lighthearted approach during Coldplay’s Saturday concert in Wisconsin, referencing a recent viral “kiss cam” moment that led to real-world consequences. The band’s first show since Wednesday’s Boston concert was marked by Martin’s cheeky...
Man Arrested After Shooting Outside West Park Club
A man was arrested early Saturday in connection with a shooting outside the Playhouse Gentlemen's Club in West Park, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office. The suspect, 28-year-old Akheem Omarie Mahabie, was taken into custody at the scene. Thankfully, no injuries...
Officer Struck by Off-Road Vehicle at Pinecrest Gas Station
A police officer was injured Saturday when struck by an off-road vehicle at a gas station near 104th Street and US1 in Pinecrest. Multiple ATV-type vehicles were seen at the scene and fled before law enforcement arrived. Preliminary reports say three suspects were...
Florida Man Caught Smuggling Guns to Haiti
Williamson Dossous, 50, was arrested Sunday at a Florida airport after a Homeland Security investigation uncovered his role in attempting to smuggle weapons to Haiti. In January, U.S. Customs found guns and over 2,200 rounds of ammo hidden in bundles of clothing in a...
Marine Vet Accused of Torturing Stepson in Miami
Disturbing footage has surfaced of 42-year-old Zachary Perez, a former Marine, allegedly torturing his 6-year-old stepson in Miami. In one video, Perez is seen holding a pink dog leash wrapped around the child's neck. Another shows the boy running outside with a...
Bipartisan ‘Dignity Act’ Aims to Reform Immigration Without Amnesty
In a rare show of bipartisanship, Congresswomen Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) are reviving the “Dignity Act of 2025” to address the nation’s immigration challenges. Originally introduced in 2023, the bill aims to offer undocumented immigrants...