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Possible Meteor Spotted in Skies Over South Florida
Residents across South Florida saw quite the bright light over the sky late Monday night from a possible meteor.
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Look Out for Falling Iguanas as Temperatures Dip in South Florida, NWS Warns
When the temperature drops, so do they. As South Florida dips into the 40s and 50s, the National Weather Service in Miami is warning residents about the potential for falling iguanas. “Well it’s that time again,” the agency tweeted. “It’s cold enough for us to forecast falling Iguanas here in South Florida.” Iguanas stunned by cold temperatures in South...
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Tropical Storm Sally to Become Hurricane, Threaten US Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Sally slowed down Sunday as it churned northward toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, increasing the risk of heavy rain and dangerous storm surge before an expected strike as a Category 2 hurricane in southern Louisiana. “I know for a lot of people this storm seemed to come out of nowhere,” said Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards. “We need…
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NFL Player From Florida Charged in $1.2 Million Coronavirus Relief Fraud
A National Football League player from Florida is accused of stealing more than $1.2 million in coronavirus relief funds.
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Florida Restaurant Chain Fined More than $314K for Stealing Tips, Wages
Federal officials say a Florida restaurant chain with six locations has been fined more than $314,500 for taking employee tips and wages.
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T-Mobile Working to Fix Widespread Network Issues
T-Mobile, one of the three largest mobile carriers in the U.S., said it’s working to fix a widespread network issue. The company’s president of technology, Neville Ray, tweeted Monday afternoon at around 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time that T-Mobile engineers hope to fix the “voice and data issue” soon. At 6 p.m., Ray tweeted that data services were back...
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Clear The Shelters: Dog Training Is More About Teaching People Than Teaching The Dog
When it comes to training dogs, one South Florida-based dog trainer said it’s less about teaching the dog and more about focusing on the dog owners.
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NFL Star Antonio Brown Gets Probation for Fight With Driver
NFL free agent Antonio Brown will serve two years of probation for charges related to a fight with a moving truck driver outside his South Florida home earlier this year
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Florida Official Accused of Stealing N95 Masks Meant for Coronavirus First Responders
A Doral public works supervisor is facing charges after authorities said he stole hundreds of N95 masks that were meant for first responders battling the coronavirus outbreak. Michel Merchan, 45, was arrested Wednesday on charges of grand theft and grand theft of emergency medical equipment, an arrest report said. According to the report, Merchan was caught on surveillance camera taking…
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Spring Break 2020: Sun, Surf and Coronavirus
Despite mounting concern over the spread of coronavirus, spring breakers have flocked to Florida beaches to soak up the sun. The CDC is asking that people avoid crowded areas and practice social distancing for the next 8 weeks.
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Zoo Miami Welcomes New Koala
Zoo Miami is welcoming the arrival of a young male koala named Milo, who arrived in South Florida from the San Diego Zoo on May 3.
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Meowing Kitten Found Stuck in Deerfield Beach Wall
Firefighters have rescued a kitten that was trapped inside the wall of a South Florida home, bringing an end to a family’s confusion about where a certain meowing sound was coming from.
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Second Time's The Charm: Fla. Man Denied Pit Bull Adoption Over County Ban Returns to Find Furry Friend
A South Florida man who thought he may have lost out on finding a new best friend during Saturday’s Clear the Shelters animal adoption event decided to give the search one more try, and he wasn’t disappointed.
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‘Cocaine Cowboy' Gustavo Falcon Arrested After 26 Years On The Run
One of the original ‘Cocaine Cowboys’ was arrested Wednesday in Kissimmee after 26 years on the run.
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Hog Hunter Attacked by Alligator Along Florida's Treasure Coast
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Sunday said 46-year-old James G. Boyce, of Palm Beach Gardens, suffered a “substantial” bite to his leg while hunting on Saturday.
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Fans Say Farewell to Legendary Puerto Rican Astrologer
Walter Mercado lay in his coffin Wednesday wearing a velvet suit that ranged in color from his favorite violet to dark blue as a teary woman stood nearby, transfixed by a screen that showed pictures of the legendary Puerto Rican astrologer surrounded by friends, family and his dog, Runo. She was among the dozens of admirers who stopped by a...
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Hallandale Beach Police Obtain Amazon Alexa Recordings In Death Case
Officials say the Amazon Echo or a device similar to it was in a South Florida home where a woman was slain in July.
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Disabled Dog Found Dead After Going Missing When Car Stolen in Broward
A disabled Husky mix who went missing when a car thief drove off with the dog still inside the vehicle has been found dead.
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Legendary Mexican Crooner José José Dies From Cancer
Mexican crooner José José, the elegant dresser who moved audiences to tears with melancholic love ballads and was known as the “Prince of Song,” has died at the age of 71. Mexican artists’ association ANDI confirmed the death in a Twitter post on Saturday. Multiple media outlets said the singer had died of pancreatic cancer at a hospital in South...