Lively leader of Cuban American community among Florida condo collapse victims
Juan Mora Sr. was a much-liked figure in the Miami area Cuban-American community, once active in the Bay of Pigs Veterans Association and the Bay of Pigs Museum it houses. He was one of at least 94...
View ArticleFlorida House leader: No need for immediate changes to building codes
Florida building codes don't need immediate changes, the leader of the Florida House said. The search for victims of the Surfside condo collapse has resulted in at least 94 confirmed deaths.
View ArticleHow $45K went unaccounted for from PAC with ties to Florida ‘ghost’ candidate...
Liberate Florida, which has ties to the Frank Artiles scandal, reported donations to others who say they never received money from the group.
View ArticleMan behind airport bomb scare was angry about paying for carry-on bag, police...
A 74-year-old Canadian who implied he was carrying a bomb while at the ticket counter of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Saturday is banned from using the airport, and could face...
View ArticleBoca Raton doctor who filed over $17 million in false insurance claims...
Dr. Max Citrin, of Boca Raton, pled guilty to four counts of false and fraudulent insurance fraud after collecting over $2.4 million from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Humana.
View ArticleCuba protests reach South Florida with drama and questions. ‘Where does this...
Widespread protests Sunday in Cuba ripped open a festering wound in South Florida, with Cuban Americans and others wondering if the brutal, decades-long dictatorship might finally crumble.
View ArticleDr. Joshua Perper, Broward medical examiner who conducted Anna Nicole Smith...
Broward’s former medical examiner Dr. Joshua Perper catapulted to fame after the autopsy of Playboy model and actress Anna Nicole Smith. Perper died Monday at age 89, according to his daughter.
View ArticleDraftKings, Fanduel put up $20 million to legalize sports betting in Florida
If passed, betting could be online, at professional sports venues and pari-mutuel facilities like horse racing tracks and jai alai arenas.
View ArticleDeSantis-brand drink koozies help show disdain for Fauci and mask wearing
COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in Florida, but Gov. Ron DeSantis is leaning into anti-mask and anti-Dr. Anthony Fauci sentiment among his conservative supporters. His campaign website is...
View ArticleWhy does the American flag on the U.S. Olympic Team logo have only 13 stars?
The U.S. Olympic team logo – worn on all official team clothing – features an American flag with only 13 stars.
View ArticleFormer DEA informant, linked to Moïse investigation, turned to agency after...
Joseph Gertand Vincent, a suspect in last week’s assassination of Haitian President Moïse was once a confidential source for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, according to the Miami Herald.
View ArticleFlorida breaks annual manatee death record in first 6 months
More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida’s recorded history, state officials said.
View ArticleTeachers, principals to get $1K bonuses in August, Gov. DeSantis says, as he...
Ron DeSantis kicked off his plan to award teachers $3000 bonuses to complete certification for “the Florida civic seal of excellence.”
View ArticleBoca Raton woman accused of breaking into home, stealing neighbor’s puppy
A black Shih Tzu puppy named Binnie, was stolen when someone broke into an apartment in Boca Raton on June 21. The owners' neighbor, Temple Inman, has been charged.
View ArticleSouthern Florida locale ranks among the world’s best places to watch a sunset
Floridians have always known Key West is one of the best places in the world to view a sunset, and now it’s official.
View ArticleDonald Fennoy resigns as Palm Beach Schools superintendent
The decision for Superintendent Donald Fennoy to step down comes after a tumultuous year in Palm Beach County schools involving a number of controversies.
View ArticleCop made sexual advances and threats to female trainees, investigators say
Robert Hite, a Village of Palm Springs police officer, is charged with 11 felonies and two misdemeanors concerning alleged crimes of battery, threats and harassment against three officers and one...
View ArticleKey West commissioners revisit Florida’s cruise ship restrictions
Key West commissioners asked their attorney to draft ordinances limiting local cruise ship operations, mirroring city voter-approved measures recently overturned by state lawmakers. They say they need...
View ArticleHere’s where to find a COVID-19 vaccine in South Florida
Here are the places where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine in South Florida.
View ArticleCuban-American demonstrators shut down Miami’s Palmetto Expressway as Cuba’s...
Cuban-American demonstrators shut down Miami’s Palmetto Expressway on Tuesday amid protests against the Cuban government.
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