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Woman in Florida Keys for job interview crashes into bar while drunk, spits on deputy, cops say
BIG PINE KEY, Fla. – A woman visiting the Florida Keys from out-of-state with her husband to meet with a “possible employer” landed in jail after downing half a bottle of liquor in five minutes, crashing into a combination bar-liquor store and then fighting with sheriff’s deputies, authorities said.
Correction: Vennis Gilmore works for City of Fort Pierce
FORT PIERCE — It’s been inaccurately reported that Vennis Gilmore, an assistant planning director for the City of Fort Pierce, is no longer employed by the city. Gilmore was reached today at his city office, but declined any comment on the state’s ongoing investigation of a Lincoln Park neighborhood development program and missing grant money that led to the recent administrative suspension of City Manager Nicholas Mimms.
Sweltering Classrooms Lead to Early Dismissal at Fort Lauderdale's Sunrise Middle School Amid A/C Failure
More than a thousand students at Sunrise Middle School in Fort Lauderdale were sent home early on Monday following an air conditioning system failure amid a sweltering heat advisory, with local temperatures soaring into the 90s. The malfunction prompted a swift reaction from school officials, who ensured student safety was prioritized over sweltering indoor conditions, reported to have reached a staggering 95 degrees in some areas of the building, according to the student accounts obtained by WSVN.
Coast Guard seizes millions of dollars worth in illegal drugs in Port Everglades
MIAMI — Multiple Coast Guard crews worked to offload thousands of pounds of drugs worth about $50 million in South Florida. Five crews worked together with international partners to seize more than 3,400 pounds of cocaine and 4,410 pounds of marijuana in international waters off South America in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The drugs were offloaded on Friday in Port Everglades.
Public Meeting: One-Way Pairs Study on Andrews, 3rd Ave.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is hosting a public meeting to explore one-way pairs on Andrews Avenue and NE/SE 3rd Avenue. We invite you to get involved in the process, ask questions, and provide feedback!. PLEASE NOTE: This is a preliminary meeting seeking public input and feedback. The City and...
Juici Patties Opens New Franchise in Sunrise, FL, Marking Fourth U.S. Location
Iconic Jamaican Brand Expands U.S. Presence with New Location in Sunrise, FL. is excited to announce the opening of its newest franchise in the United States, located at 10041 Sunset Strip in Sunrise, FL. This new restaurant marks the fourth Juici Patties location in the U.S., bringing the iconic taste of Jamaica to Sunrise. The opening is set to introduce local residents to Juici Patties’ celebrated menu and authentic Jamaican selections.
HURRICANE CENTER: Two Areas Watched East Of Florida, Both May Develop
AFTERNOON UPDATE: One System Unlikely To Become Anything, The Other, However… BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Forecasters just days ago said the calm-so-far hurricane season would get busy in days. They were correct. The National Hurricane Center early Wednesday is watching two areas to… Read More »HURRICANE CENTER: Two Areas Watched East Of Florida, Both May Develop
SNEAK PEEK: A Quiet Place at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights 2024
Last week, Inside Universal was graciously invited for a behind-the-scenes tour of two of the houses featured at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood: A Quiet Place and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. In the first of our two-part behind-the-scenes preview, we will take a look at A Quiet Place. Beware of spoilers ahead!
Florida says execution shouldn't be stayed for Parkinson's symptoms
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for the state of Florida say the execution of a man with Parkinson’s symptoms should not be delayed, despite his appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the state’s lethal injection procedures. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody argued that Loran Cole waited too long to raise his claims that the drug cocktail will “very likely cause him needless pain and suffering” due to symptoms caused by his Parkinson’s disease. “Cole knew for at least seven years that he was suffering symptoms of Parkinson’s disease but delayed bringing any claim challenging lethal injection as applied to him until his death warrant was signed. Nothing prevented him from doing so,” Moody’s office said in a court filing Tuesday. Cole, 57, is scheduled to be executed at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Florida State Prison. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant in July. Cole was convicted of kidnapping adult siblings camping in the Ocala National Forest in 1994, raping the sister and murdering the brother.
State faculty union pushes back against directive to review materials for antisemitism, anti-Israeli bias
The United Faculty of Florida is pushing back in response to a directive from Chancellor Ray Rodrigues about universities reviewing instructional materials for "antisemitism and anti-Israeli bias."
Wade Wilson sentenced to death: Florida death penalty explained
Wade Wilson, the Florida man convicted of killing two Cape Coral women in 2019, is headed to Florida's death row. Wilson, 30, was found guilty on June 12 of the murders of Kristine Melton, 35, and Diane Ruiz, 43. Thirteen days later, on June 25, the jury recommended the death penalty. ...
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