Think Miami is Florida’s ultimate chill zone? A new study says otherwise. According to research by Sell My Timeshare Now, Tampa ranks as the most relaxing city in the U.S., edging out even South Florida’s famed tourist spots. The study measured factors like daylight...
A Preventable Tragedy: How a Broken Drug Pricing System Cost a Young Man His Life
When 22-year-old Cole Schmidtknecht tried to refill his asthma medication in Appleton, Wisconsin, he was stunned to find that the inhaler, previously under $70, now cost over $500. Unable to afford it, Cole left the pharmacy with only a rescue inhaler—designed for...
“He Didn’t Deserve This”: Family Mourns 22-Year-Old Killed in Coral Gables Hit-and-Run
Anthony Arce, 22, was riding his motorcycle in Coral Gables when he was fatally struck by an SUV at US-1 and Madruga Court. The driver, identified by police as David Aleman, fled the scene. Four days later, authorities arrested Aleman with the help of red light...
The DEA’s “Monster”: How a Colombian Kingpin Outwitted Justice
For decades, Diego Marín, a low-profile yet cunning operative for Colombia’s Cali cartel, built a global money-laundering empire — and did so under the protection of the very agency meant to stop him. While the DEA publicly labeled Marín a top target, an investigation...
Woman Bitten by Marine Animal Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Pier
A woman was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after suffering a bite from marine life—possibly a barracuda—while swimming in waist-deep water near the pier in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, according to Pompano Beach Fire Rescue. Witnesses say the woman emerged from the ocean...
Florida Woman Sues Over Involuntary Psychiatric Hold Under Baker Act
A South Florida woman, Demoree Hadley, is suing after being involuntarily held in mental health facilities for nearly two weeks under Florida’s Baker Act and Marchman Act, laws that allow individuals to be detained for psychiatric or substance abuse evaluations....
Van Driver Killed in Early Morning I-95 Crash Involving Tesla
A man was killed early Saturday morning in a three-vehicle crash on I-95 in Pompano Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred just before 2 a.m. in the southbound lanes near Cypress Creek Road. Authorities say a black Tesla Model Y, driven by...
Memorial Day Boat Explosion in Fort Lauderdale Injures 11, Including Two Children
A Memorial Day boating trip turned tragic when a vessel exploded near Fort Lauderdale’s New River Triangle around 5:45 p.m. Monday, sending 13 people into the water. The explosion, which occurred near a sandbar by Southeast 9th Street, resulted in 11 injuries,...
Fuel Tanker and Bus Crash Sparks Massive Fire on I-595
DAVIE, FL — A fiery crash between a fuel tanker and a bus shut down westbound lanes of I-595 Sunday morning, sending one person to the hospital and prompting a large emergency response. The collision occurred just after 10 a.m. near Flamingo Road, according to Davie...
Shooting at Miami Music Festival Leaves Two Injured
MIAMI — A police-involved shooting during the Best of the Best music festival in downtown Miami on Sunday left two people injured, authorities said. According to Miami Police Deputy Chief Armando Aguilar, an officer directing traffic near 2nd Street and Biscayne...
Deadly Crash Shuts Down I-95 South in Pompano Beach
A fatal crash early Saturday morning in Pompano Beach has forced the closure of all southbound lanes on Interstate 95. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the collision occurred before 2 a.m. Video from the scene showed a Mercedes Sprinter van flipped onto its...
Florida Shines with 5 Malls Among Nation’s Most Reviewed
A new report from Digital Directory Express reveals that Florida is a hotspot for popular shopping destinations, boasting five malls among the most-reviewed in the U.S. Using Google review data, the study ranked malls by customer feedback volume and satisfaction....