Man Harassed Whale That Died off Pompano Beach, NOAA Says
A man has been given a warning letter for harassing a sperm whale that died while languishing off the Pompano Beach shore two months ago, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said...
View ArticleThe Sequester: What Does It Mean?
Every day that passes without a deficit-cutting deal makes it more likely that the federal government will be forced into its first "sequester" in nearly 30 years, a problem of politicians' own making...
View ArticleDozens of Puppies Killed in Miami Strip Mall Fire
Authorities are investing the cause of a fire that swept through a Miami Strip mall late Wednesday night, damaging several businesses and killing as many as 30 puppies in a pet store. Miami Fire Rescue...
View ArticleAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to Miami
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is back in the Magic City. One of the world's most popular dance companies has come to Miami for five performances at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing...
View ArticleVideo of Missing Miramar Mother's Townhouse Released
Authorities on Thursday released video investigators recorded of the inside of Vilet Torrez's home in Miramar – the latest evidence in the high-profile case of the mother who vanished last March....
View Article30 Evacuated After Gas Leak in Broward
About 30 residents were evacuated from two condominium buildings in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea after a gas leak in a 500-pound underground tank Thursday, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities were...
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Oakland Rapper among 3 Killed in Las Vegas Shooting
At least three people were killed in a car-to-car shooting, crash and explosion early Thursday on the Las Vegas Strip that has resulted in a manhunt for one of the drivers. The apparent target of the...
View ArticleBody Found in West Park Alleyway Identified as Teen
The body found in a West Park alleyway earlier this week has been identified as a 16-year-old boy, authorities said Thursday. Francisco Santiago was found in the 3800 block of Hallandale Beach...
View ArticleSunny Friday, Highs in the Low 80s
Friday began with plenty of sunshine and temps in the low 70s in South Florida. The abundance of sunshine will help us quickly turn those temps around to the low 80s by this afternoon. Partly cloudy...
View ArticleGiant Goldfish Invade Lake Tahoe
Biologists are worried that Lake Tahoe's clear, blue water may be affected by a "giant" visitor. Goldfish, including a 14.2 inch, 3.4 pounder, were recently found in the lake. Scientists say the...
View ArticleSon of Late Singer Jenni Rivera Arrested in Miami Beach
The son of late Mexican singer Jenni Rivera was arrested in Miami Beach Thursday morning on a criminal mischief charge, police said. Trinidad Angelo Marin, also known as Michael, was arrested around 3...
View ArticleParents Plead Not Guilty in Missing Hallandale Boy Case
The parents of a Hallandale Beach boy who went missing in 2011 and is presumed dead entered written not guilty pleas in court Friday to charges related to their son's disappearance. Calvin Melvin, 27,...
View ArticleIreland: Dolphins Likely to Use Franchise Tag
The Miami Dolphins have several players eligible to receive the franchise tag (as well as the one-year contract extension that comes with it), but the team has not decided who will get it. One thing is...
View ArticlePro Tennis Player Tried to Have Sex With Girl, 13: Cops
A professional tennis player from Canada is facing several charges after he tried to have sex with a 13-year-old, Florida authorities said. Pierre-Ludovic Duclos-Lasnier, 27, was arrested late Thursday...
View ArticleMiami FOP Sues City On Behalf of Fired Police Officer
The Miami Fraternal Order of Police, pushing to get a former Miami police officer rehired, sued the city on his behalf Friday, alleging a review board that recommended the officer’s dismissal met...
View ArticleBees and Flowers Have Electric Communication
Flowers are known to attract pollinators through petal colors, shapes and scent. But now scientists have found an invisible feature that flowers use to get more attraction: their unique electric...
View ArticleBoy Calls 911 to Avoid Bedtime
Police in Massachusetts says a 10-year-old boy called 911 because he didn't want to go to bed.
View ArticleBoy Calls 911 about Bedtime
A 10-year old Massachusetts boy reportedly called police in protest over his bedtime earlier this week. Dan Davis dialed 911 just after 8 p.m. on Wednesday night and hung up before speaking to anyone....
View ArticleSensitivity Training Ordered After Teacher Uses "Slavery" Math Problems
A Manhattan elementary school principal said she's "appalled" by a homework assignment that used scenarios about killing and whipping slaves to teach math. Adele Schroeter has ordered sensitivity...
View ArticleWitness Accounts, Photos Released in Hit-and-Run Case
The State Attorney’s Office released more than 100 pages of its investigation into a deadly hit-and run that happened in Miami Beach Jan. 28. Also released were photos that show Collins Avenue after...
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