In June, there were several tragic murder-suicides in South Florida that left eight people dead. Among them were an elderly couple, a 3-year-old boy in a car seat, and a 3-month-old baby in Broward County. These incidents gained widespread attention because murder-suicides, though uncommon, occurred four times within two weeks in the region, experts noted. …
A United Airlines plane flying from Miami to New Jersey had to land unexpectedly in Orlando, Florida, this week because a passenger started acting aggressively, according to the airline. Video footage shows a conflict between a woman and a flight attendant inside the plane. The video appears to capture the moment when the passenger grabbed …
A Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputy failed to act on allegations that Wade Wilson, a convicted killer, assaulted a woman months before he murdered two Cape Coral women in 2019. Last month, a Lee County jury recommended the death penalty for Wilson, 30, from Fort Myers, with votes of 9-3 and 10-2 for each victim. …
A crash in west Boynton Beach on Friday resulted in one person’s death and a Palm Beach County deputy being hospitalized. Teri Barbera from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened around 10:30 a.m. on South Jog Road involving two vehicles. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that a 33-year-old deputy was driving …
The three modest houses where Jimmy Buffett, famous for the song “Margaritaville,” relaxed in Palm Beach are now for sale on Root Trail, a historic street with direct beach access. These houses are priced individually between $6.124 million and $7.25 million, totaling about $20 million for all three. The Palm Beach Daily News reported the …
A 36-year-old mother in Florida, Stephanie Pedroso, was arrested after allegedly starting a riot with 400 to 500 people at a skating rink. This happened after the rink canceled her daughter’s birthday party because she didn’t meet the contract requirements. Authorities say Pedroso encouraged violence through social media, leading to fights and chaos at the …
A corruption investigation involving a high-ranking Bahamian police officer has reached South Florida. This followed a shooting incident on Monday, where a whistleblower named Sylvens Metayer was shot while livestreaming from his apartment in Hollywood. During the livestream, bullets hit a window, and Metayer fell to the ground, saying, “Hey, I got shot,” and later …
Families in Florida are facing serious injuries due to government actions. While some victims have won court judgments or settlements, many are not receiving the full amounts. Mark LaGatta’s case shows the difficulties in getting the state to pay what it owes. In July 2020, Mark and his daughter Faith were riding his motorcycle when …
Three men from Delray Beach have been arrested for being involved in a major mail theft operation. They are facing charges of racketeering and fraud. This investigation, named “Operation Checkmate” by Delray Beach Police, looked into a group stealing mail to make money illegally in several areas, including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington, …
Four lawyers from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties faced disciplinary action from the state Supreme Court for various offenses, including substance abuse and failing to follow suspension rules. Alexander Brutvan, Boca Raton In January 2021, Alexander Brutvan was caught smoking oxycodone in his car by a police detective. He completed a drug treatment program, …