Politifact: Why some call Florida the ‘14th colony’ as America celebrates 250 years
As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, Florida officials highlighted a nickname for the state with a Revolution-era ring: "the 14th colony."
Cherfilus-McCormick intends to run for reelection as Dems challenge new redistricting maps
South Florida Democrats are pushing back against newly approved congressional redistricting maps that could reshape political power in the region, including in…
Woman scammed 87-year-old widow out of $100k in romance scam, warrant says
A South Florida woman is facing serious charges after she defrauded an 87-year-old widow out of over $100,000 by manipulating him into believing they were in a…
Miami-Dade inmate suffered brain injury after jail attack, raising questions about mental health resources
A homeless man was left with serious injuries after a brutal attack inside a Miami-Dade County jail — an incident now raising serious questions about whether…
Over 31,000 illegal pills found during traffic stop on I-95 in Florida, sheriff says
A driver was arrested after a traffic stop on Interstate 95 in Florida led to the discovery of more than 31,000 illegal pills, authorities said.
Trump frustrated over lack of change in Cuba as U.S. intelligence flights increase, reports say
President Donald Trump has grown frustrated that U.S. pressure on Cuba has not led to major political changes on the island, according to a new exclusive report…
Family of teen killed in 2022 shooting faces killer as he accepts plea deal
A man who was 15 when he fatally shot another teen at a northwest Miami-Dade apartment complex back in 2022 accepted responsibility for the killing at an…
Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting
Prosecutors say they believe ChatGPT advised Phoenix Ikner on which location and time of day would allow for the most potential victims; what type of gun and…
Man killed in West Park crash that split car in half identified by BSO
A man who was killed in a violent crash in West Park that split a car in half has been identified as traffic homicide detectives continue to investigate,…
Princess cruise ship docks in Port Canaveral after 115 sicken with norovirus
The cruise ship left Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on April 29, and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention, a total of 102 passengers…
Miami-Dade officers suing over Matt Damon and Ben Affleck movie ‘The Rip’
Two Miami-Dade officers are suing over the recent Ben Affleck and Matt Damon movie “The Rip” claiming it has defamed them.