Two women filed a lawsuit Thursday against former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, saying they were sexually exploited by him and other men in violation of a federal anti-trafficking law.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Orlando, comes nearly two years after the House Ethics Committee said the Florida Rep
arts
NASCAR is set to steer right back into South Florida. For the first time in six years, one of NASCAR’s biggest weekends — the Championship Races and all three series — returns to the Homestead-Miami Speedway. “Homestead Miami Speedway was defined by championship. We held it here ...
real-estate
Two women accuse former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking. His response includes sharing a photo of women he says might be the plaintiffs.
safety
Florida State freshman cornerback Chauncey Kennon, the Seminoles’ highest rated recruit in this year’s class, was dismissed by the team after he was arrested for leading police in a high speed chase near Tampa. FSU head coach Mike Norvell confirmed Kennon’s departure after learni...
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Deputies said they have made an arrest in connection to a deadly shooting. After a months-long search by detectives, 21-year-old Michael Lamont Person was arrested on Wednesday. He appeared in bond court on Thursday to face a second-degree murder charge and was denied bond. Accor...
safety
A 10-year-old girl was hospitalized after Lauderhill police said her 8-year-old brother threw a knife at her, which stabbed her in the chest Thursday afternoon. According to Lauderhill police, the incident occurred at an apartment complex in the 2900 block of Northwest 56th Avenu...
safety
An investigation is underway in Miami after officials found apparent human remains in a wooded area. Miami Fire Rescue units responded to the area of Northwest Seventh Avenue and 36th Street after receiving a call of a reported fire. During the fire fight, fire crews found what a...
sports
Attorney General James Uthmeier is bringing plenty of strife to Discord, the messaging and gaming platform.On Thursday, he filed a lawsuit against the online giant, which had 90 million active daily users as of 2025, according to its website, claiming the platform doesn't do enou...
food
A popular Miami-born healthy food chain has changed its name after 33 years and over 30 locations across South Florida and New York.
safety
Fort Lauderdale announced it is cracking down on crime and underage drinking in the Himmarshee entertainment district, a popular area of bars and clubs just west of downtown."To the young people here, specifically to underage drinkers. You have been warned," Police Chief William ...
arts
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava supports a plan to install two huge signs at the Arsht Center. Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins wants no part of it.
safety
A man was arrested after police said he shot his longtime friend in the heel during a dinner on the balcony of a Sunny Isles Beach condominium following an apparent disagreement. Investigators said Joseph Christopher Mattina, 53, and the victim, who had been friends for approxima...
nightlife
A tense situation unfolded in a South Florida neighborhood after the Broward Sheriff's Office said a man barricaded himself inside a Weston home on Thursday morning.According to the BSO, deputies were called to a home in the 1600 block of Southwest 5th Court around 8:45 a.m. to i...
