Key Largo man convicted in 2025 resort killing
A Monroe County jury found 35-year-old Dylan Cody Lamb guilty of murder and two other charges Friday in connection with the April 2025 killing of a woman at
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South Florida mom appears in bond court after overdose death of 18 – month – old son
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Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump’s White House ballroom construction to proceed
The Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay that will allow construction of the new White House ballroom as the court considers…
Former UM urologist accused of sexually battering medical students faces judge
An award-winning urologist who was once a professor at the University of Miami ― and who later went to work in Dubai…
Brickell Key residents challenge costly seawall assessments
Condo owners on Brickell Key are suing the master association over seawall upgrade costs they say are unfairly burdening residents. Homeowners are…
Ron DeSantis Asked: ‘Any Comment On The Arrest Of Mike Caruso?’
During a press conference on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) was asked about the arrest of former Palm Beach County clerk of…
Trial resumes for Florida dad’s alleged murder for hire
The man was killed in front of his 2-year-old daughter in what prosecutors believe is a murder-for-hire plot. … …mo Source: Trial…
DeSantis Ally In Florida Arrested On Child Sex – Abuse Charges
Michael Allen Caruso, a former member of the Florida House of Representatives and one of Gov. Ron DeSantis's staunchest allies in the…
Palm Beach County Clerk of Court arrested on child sex abuse charges, authorities say
Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Michael Caruso was arrested Tuesday on five felony charges in connection with…
Florida City mom charged in shooting death of daughter to remain under house arrest
A Florida City mother who is charged in the shooting death of her daughter will remain under house arrest after court appearance…
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in killing of United Healthcare CEO in 2024
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in his federal case and admitted to the judge that he shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson…
New Florida Laws Just Took Effect: What You Need to Know
Florida has introduced a new set of criminal laws that expand law enforcement authority and increase penalties across multiple offenses. Orlando criminal…
New York court prepares for high – profile Mangione trial
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan, appeared in court on Tuesday ahead of his…
Woman takes plea deal in Ultra drug overdose death
Carmen Lo, 26, pled guilty to unlawful use of a two-way communication device Friday. Her sentence is five years of probation, avoiding…
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis put on trial for 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur is scheduled to go to trial Monday, almost…
Former OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney sentenced to prison in stabbing death of boyfriend
A former OnlyFans model was sentenced to six years in prison with time served after she accepted a plea deal in the…
Judge orders Meta to pay hundreds of millions over kids’ mental health
Meta says it will appeal the order by a New Mexico judge that said the social media giant has to pay close…
Miami man pleads guilty to killing wife and her two daughters
More than a decade after killing his wife and her 8- and 4-year-old daughters, Alberto Sierra decided to take responsibility without a…
Suspect in Tupac’s murder about to stand trial
The suspect in the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur is about to stand trial. Source: Suspect in Tupac's murder about to stand…
Fort Lauderdale man arrested for sneaking into a JetBlue plane at FLL airport
According to court documents, he snuck onto a parked JetBlue plane and was found sleeping on board hours later. Source: Fort Lauderdale…
Education Department ordered to forgive 170,000 student loan borrowers
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Education Department must forgive 170,000 student loan borrowers defrauded by for-profit schools. Source: Education…
Police investigation takes place near Miami courthouse
Police were called to a courthouse in downtown Miami after getting reports of a suspicious canister, but the all clear was given…
OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney to accept plea deal in Miami murder case
OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney is taking a plea deal in her Miami murder case, her lawyers confirmed on Friday. Specifics about the…
Well – known South Florida wedding photographer accused of buying child sexual abuse videos
A well-known Plantation photographer faced a Miami federal judge on Thursday, a little less than a week after authorities said customs officers…
Third man pleads guilty to 2020 shooting of city of Miami police officer
The third and final man charged in the 2020 shooting of a Miami police officer pleaded guilty Thursday and was sentenced to…
Judge refused to lower bond for Hialeah road rage suspect, citing victim may never walk again
Christian Salgado, 46, is charged with aggravated battery after police say he punched a man and slammed him to the pavement. Source:…
BREAKING: Judge rules D4vd will stand trial in killing of 14 – year – old Celeste Hernandez
A judge just ruled that singer D4vd will be put on trial for the murder of Celeste Hernandez. Source: BREAKING: Judge rules…
Breaking: Florida judge rules Republican James Fishback can stay on the ballot
A Florida judge ruled that GOP gubernatorial candidate James Fishback will remain on the August primary ballot, following a legal challenge from…
South Florida wrong – way driver on Turnpike sentenced to 20 years behind bars
Sunshine Perez, 45, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and 10 years on probation Friday afternoon. Source: South Florida wrong…
South Florida woman charged in deadly Florida Turnpike wrong – way crash sentenced to 20 years
Sunshine Perez, 45, appeared emotional in Friday's sentencing hearing, sobbing for nearly half an hour through her address to the judge. Source:…
Man sentenced to death for second time in murder of La Carreta waitress
Rafael Andres, 61, had previously been sentenced to death in 2015 for the 2005 murder of Yvette Farinas, but the Supreme Court…
Maduro, wife to stand trial in US next year
A federal judge has set a criminal trial date of June 1, 2027, for former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.…
Rep. Jim Jordan formally asks DOJ to prosecute Jack Smith
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio,sent a letter to the Justice Department requesting a criminal investigation of former special counsel Jack…
Federal appeals court extends Haitian TPS through the weekend
There’s some temporary relief for the approximately 350,000 Haitians living in the United States after a federal appeals court blocked the Trump…
Cutler Bay man accused of voyuerism on a 12 – year – old girl, deputies say
26-year-old Fabian Izaguirrecepero appeared before Cicruit Court Judge MIndy Glazer in court where she found probable cause for 2 counts of voyeurism…
Federal appeals court upholds Peter Navarro’s felony conviction for contempt of Congress
A federal appeals court has upheld Peter Navarro's felony conviction for contempt of Congress. A three-judge panel unanimously rejected the former Trump…
Mamdani calls on the federal government to arrest Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on the federal government to execute an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Israeli Prime…
Miami plastic surgeon and reality tv star facing three new lawsuits alleging malpractice
Last year, Morgan and Morgan filed a lawsuit alleging malpractice on behalf of a patient but now three more are alleging he…
Mexican drug cartel leader El Mayo sentenced to life in prison in US
Co-founder of El Chapo's drug cartel Ismael Zambada, also known as "El Mayo," has been sentenced to life in U.S. prison. Source:…
Fabian Basabe found liable by jury of sexual harassment, defamation, battery
Last week, a jury in Tallahassee found that Republican State Representative Fabian Basabe sexually harassed two of his male staffers and committed…
Violent shootout between Florida deputies and gunman
Two Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies are recovering after an intense shootout between them and a convicted felon, after a victim reported…
Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug trials in South Florida despite not being FDA approved
A South Florida man was the first to receive the drug through Memorial. Source: Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug trials in South Florida…
Ex – sergeant appears in court after 4th arrest in 7 months
Corrections was holding Scott N. Nida without bond on Tuesday at the Broward County Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale, according to inmate…
74 – year – old convicted killer becomes oldest inmate in Florida history to be executed
Dennis Sochor was convicted of killing Patricia Gifford on Jan. 1, 1982, just hours after meeting the 18-year-old woman at a New…
Driver loses control, crashes into Cooper City front yard
Chopper 4 captured dramatic aerial footage after a driver lost control and crashed into a Cooper City front yard near SW 53rd…
Broward firefighter appears in court with his wife
A Broward firefighter appeared in court with his wife on Monday accused of abusing a girl they had adopted. Source: Broward firefighter…
Former Miami – Dade transit worker sentenced to life plus 60 years for 2009 kidnapping, rape
A Miami-Dade judge sentenced a former Miami-Dade County transit employee to life in prison plus 60 years Friday for the 2009 kidnapping…
Family of woman killed in Wynwood shooting files lawsuit against Miami police, club, etc.
Evelyn Valdes, 28, was fatally shot while in the backseat of a friend’s car after an altercation at a nearby nightclub spilled…
Apple sues OpenAI and two former employees over alleged trade secret theft
Apple is suing two of its former employees and the company OpenAI for allegedly stealing trade secrets. According to the lawsuit, those…
Former Miami – Dade transit worker sentenced for 2009 rape and attempted murder
The victim spoke at the sentencing, where he was given a life sentence plus 60 years. Source: Former Miami – Dade transit…