A three-day strike that has severely disrupted shipping on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts is set to stop immediately thanks to a tentative agreement reached by dock workers and port owners in the United States, the parties announced on Thursday. Two people acquainted with the situation told Reuters that the tentative deal is for a pay increase of about 62% spread over six years. One of the individuals is a picket line worker who heard the announcement. In the course of the contract, that would result in an increase in average pay from $39 to almost $63 an hour.

As October approaches, South Florida is filled with excitement as the community and businesses eagerly prepare for Miami Carnival, a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture. The annual event, featuring a week of lively activities, culminates in the highly anticipated parade of bands. Known for its colorful costumes, infectious music, and energetic atmosphere, Miami Carnival brings together thousands of people in a joyful expression of Caribbean heritage and unity.

Sgt. Emmanuel Jeanty of the Miami Gardens Police Department recently experienced a meaningful full-circle moment. Nearly a decade ago, Jeanty worked at a McDonald’s in North Miami as a high school student. Today, he is a 9-year veteran of the police department, with four years of experience as a supervisor. In recognition of his journey and his service to the community, Jeanty was honored at a Miami Gardens McDonald’s, a place that played a pivotal role in shaping the skills he now applies in law enforcement. At the event, Jeanty was presented with a special jacket, commemorating his time at McDonald’s and symbolizing the millions of Americans who have worked at the fast-food chain. This gesture not only recognized his past but also celebrated the connection between his early work experience and his current career in policing.

Miami: A Florida man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a tractor-trailer loaded with $100,000 worth of frozen poultry, a crime that has sparked a significant investigation. Stolen Truck and $100K Worth of Poultry. According to an arrest report, the driver of the stolen truck, worth $60,000, and the trailer,...

As search efforts continue in the wake of Hurricane Helene, hundreds of people remain missing across the Southeast, including Kim Ashby, a 58-year-old North Carolina woman who disappeared while trying to retrieve precious belongings from her vacation home in Elk Park. Tragedy Strikes During Rescue Effort. Ashby and her husband,...

Jenna Bush Hager recently opened up about the emotional journey her family, particularly her 11-year-old daughter Mila, experienced after their beloved cat, Hollywood, went missing. During a conversation with co-host Hoda Kotb on the Today Show on October 2, Jenna shared that Hollywood, affectionately called Holly, escaped during a kids’ birthday party hosted at their home over the summer.

At least 45 migrants have tragically lost their lives, and 111 others are missing after being forced off two boats into the open sea by smugglers off the coast of Djibouti, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Fatal Smuggling Incident Near Djibouti Coast. The incident, which occurred near...

The remains of Emily Strite, a missing 34-year-old mother from Missouri, were discovered six months after she disappeared in a wooded area near Frissell Road. On September 28, a local homeowner found skeletal remains, which were later confirmed by Jefferson County authorities using medical and dental records to be those of Strite. She had been missing since April 12 after last being seen in De Soto. Strite’s disappearance had left her family and friends in anguish, and while her remains have been located, the investigation into her cause of death is ongoing. Police have not yet determined the circumstances surrounding her disappearance or the exact cause of her death, and no arrests have been made. Strite’s remains were transferred to the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination.

Authorities have identified the pedestrian killed in Tamarac early Tuesday morning as 59-year-old Serge Panier, a resident of Lake Worth. The tragic incident occurred around 6 a.m. at the intersection of West McNab Road and Northwest 70th Avenue. According to officials from the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Panier was walking across McNab when he was initially struck by a BMW 325 CI.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins pass rusher Jaelan Phillips revealed that the knee injury he sustained during Monday night’s game against the Tennessee Titans will require season-ending surgery. Phillips was hurt in the first half of the Dolphins’ 31-12 loss after a collision with teammate Jordan Poyer. Although he continued to play with the help of a brace after halftime, it was later confirmed that he had suffered a partial tear in his right ACL.

A Miami woman was arrested after allegedly placing a GPS tracker on the car of her friend’s husband’s mistress, according to police. Lourdes Garcia-Mesquida, 53, was taken into custody on Tuesday, facing an aggravated stalking charge, as per Miami-Dade jail records. The arrest report states that Garcia-Mesquida was...

People are having nightmares about the epidemic era due to toilet paper shortages in retailers across America. But a significant port strike on Tuesday isn’t directly to blame for the scarcity of toilet paper. The reason for this is panic buying. On Tuesday, social media was flooded with reports of shortages. Pictures of bare shelves where paper towels and, to a lesser extent, toilet paper should have been could be seen.

On Wednesday, Bank of America customers reported experiencing difficulties accessing their bank accounts for a minimum of several hours. On the website Downdetector, reports of issues peaked at approximately 1 p.m. ET with 20,266 outages. While some users said they could access their accounts but saw a balance of$0, others complained that their account balances were not shown on the app.

Alex Murdaugh’s attempt to have his 40-year sentence for stealing from customers and his legal practice thrown out was denied by a federal judge. The disgraced South Carolina attorney argued that the prosecution’s requested 10-year sentence is ten times longer than his own. U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel...

A group of Israeli reserve soldiers based in South Florida frequently gather at a house in Hollywood, where they meet for support, conversation, and group mental health counseling. All of them have served combat tours in Gaza since October 7. Following Iran’s recent missile attack against Israel, they are preparing to be called into action again, this time on the Lebanese border.

Half of the nation’s ocean cargo was halted on Wednesday due to pressure from President Joe Biden’s administration on American port operators to increase their offer in order to reach a labor agreement with dockworkers who were on strike for a second day. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union strike has shut down dozens of ports from Maine to Texas, preventing the shipment of anything from food to cars. Analysts estimate that this disruption will cost the economy billions of dollars per day.

In a Los Angeles court, Dr. Mark Chavez entered a guilty plea to conspiracy charges pertaining to the drug-related demise of actor Matthew Perry. According to the BBC, the 54-year-old physician modified his appeal to clarify that he did not distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine. Chavez ran a ketamine clinic...

Texas: An execution took place on Tuesday night for a Texas man who was found guilty of stabbing twin 16 year old sisters to death over thirty years prior. At 6:56 p.m. CDT, Garcia Glenn White was declared deceased at the state penitentiary in Huntsville after receiving a chemical injection.

LAUDERHILL: The owner of a jewelry shop in Lauderhill is facing charges after police seized more than $1.6 million worth of counterfeit luxury products from her store, officials said. An arrest report and jail records said that Ok Yon So, 71, was taken into custody on Monday on suspicion of selling or offering for sale counterfeit items.

Florida: Prosecutors in Florida plan to apply for the death penalty for Julie Sulpizio, the woman charged with organizing a doomsday style ambush with religious support that resulted in the shooting death of a Lake County deputy and the injuries of two others. The Fifth Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida received the prosecution’s decision on Tuesday.