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Coast Guard offloads over 1,000 pounds of cocaine worth $18.1 million in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded more than 1,380 pounds of cocaine in Miami Beach on Wednesday, with an estimated street value of $18.1 million. The drugs were seized in the Caribbean Sea by a Coast Guard law enforcement team deployed aboard a U.S. Navy ship, working in collaboration with interagency and international partners.
Two women directly affected by abortion bans in their states campaign in FL for Harris-Walz
Texas resident Amanda Zurawski and Louisiana’s Kaitlyn Joshua made stops in Orlando and Tampa Wednesday on behalf of the Harris-Walz Democratic presidential campaign and described how their unsuccessful pregnancies were exacerbated by their physicians’ fears due to abortion bans. Two years ago, Zurawski was 18 weeks pregnant with a fetus that she and her husband […]
Pinellas businessman accused of stealing millions from special needs trusts may soon have assets unfrozen
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A Pinellas County businessman accused of stealing millions of dollars from two companies that oversee funds for people with special needs may have his assets unfrozen following a potential agreement with the Florida Attorney General's office. According to a civil complaint, more than $2 million is...
Florida, Arizona women oppose states setting abortion policy
About 7 in 10 women in Florida and Arizona say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, according to a new KFF Women's Health Survey. Why it matters: The survey offers a glimpse at sentiments held in the two closely watched states where abortion rights measures will be on the ballot this November.
Over 1,300 new jobs expected as Amazon expands into Port St. Lucie, other FL locations
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — More than 1,300 new jobs are expected to be created in Port St. Lucie and other Florida locations through Amazon, the company states. Over $36 billion has been invested in Florida by Amazon since 2010, according to findings from its 2024 U.S. Economic Impact Reporton Tuesday.
Green iguanas now invading Central Florida after wreaking havoc down south
TITUSVILLE, Fla. - One of the most pervasive invasive species is on the move to Central Florida. We’re talking about the infamous green iguanas. There are thousands in the southern part of the state, but sightings are increasing in our neck of the woods. Concerns for public health are also on the rise as these reptiles reproduce.
Disney Seeking Dismissal of Raglan Road Death Lawsuit Because Victim Was Disney+ Subscriber
Disney has asked a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed earlier this year regarding a woman who passed away due to anaphylaxis after a meal at Disney Springs, citing an arbitration waiver in the terms and conditions for Disney+. Disney Springs Wrongful Death Lawsuit Update. According to...
SPLC wants Ashley Moody to look into ‘possible instances of white race favoritism’ by FL VC firms
Citing her office’s opposition race-based decision-making by both public and private entities, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is calling on Attorney General Ashley Moody to investigate three Florida venture capital firms that it claims support white-owned businesses over those owned by people of other races. “Such application of the law would be the natural […]
Shaquille O’Neal surprises customers at Florida grocery store with his new candy brand
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — LSU basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal surprised customers at a grocery store in Florida with a first look at his new candy that will be released later this year. More than 100 customers who showed up at the Walmart in Doral, Florida were the...
City of Miami Springs Basketball Skills Camp
Are you ready to elevate your basketball game? The City of Miami Springs is excited to announce a Basketball Skills Camp designed for coed players aged 8-15. This camp is the perfect opportunity for young athletes to sharpen their skills, make new friends, and have fun on the court. Camp...
North Miami Beach company's bookkeeper stole $727K, spent money on football tickets, Amazon: Police
A bookkeeper who allegedly used fraudulent credit card purchases and unauthorized bonuses and account transfers to steal more than $727,000 from a North Miami Beach company is facing multiple charges, authorities said. Suzette Diaz, 33, was arrested Tuesday on charges of grand theft, organized scheme to defraud, and fraudulent use...
End of Yard House on Lincoln Road: 3 South Beach Restaurants Close
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Family IDs missing woman found dead in car in Sunrise canal
SUNRISE, Fla. – The body of a woman pulled from a canal in Sunrise on Tuesday afternoon has been identified by family members as 41-year-old Marimar Roman Cora, who they say had been missing for ten days. They gathered there on Wednesday evening to hold a vigil and create...
Authorities seek more victims after arrest made in $250K Hollywood stock investment scam
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Hollywood police detectives and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested a 53-year-old man Tuesday on charges of organized fraud and investment fraud, authorities confirmed. Police said the arrest follows an investigation that began in 2021, revealing that Claudio Maria Cassina had posed as a stock...
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