Florida Waterfront Eatery Evicted and Employees Unpaid Following Bankruptcy
A waterfront restaurant at Fort Lauderdale’s Icon Las Olas has officially closed its doors after a judge ordered its eviction—just one week after its bankruptcy case was dismissed in federal court. Salt Group Las Olas LLC, operating as Salt7, lost the long-running dispute with its landlord, Loyca Property Owner LLC,...
Florida mourns passing of David Siegel
Central Florida is mourning the death of David Siegel, founder of Westgate Resorts, who passed away at 89. He built the company into one of Central Florida's largest employers. His wife, Jackie Siegel, highlighted his legacy of hard work and commitment to giving back to the community.
Michigan woman arrested in Florida for stealing $52K in Facebook Marketplace scam: sheriff
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A woman was taken to jail on Tuesday for allegedly stealing over $50,000 in a Facebook Marketplace scam, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood. What we know:. On April 8, Demetria Latimer, 59, of Michigan, was arrested in Florida on charges of organized scheme to...
Why Sinkholes Are Swallowing More of Florida Than Ever Before
Why sinkholes are swallowing more of Florida than ever before The post Why Sinkholes Are Swallowing More of Florida Than Ever Before appeared first on weather-fox.com .
Lawmakers demanding answers after University of Florida student suddenly taken by ICE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Felipe Zapata Velasquez’s family, along with a growing number of lawmakers, say he should not be in custody. Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones is among those who are outraged over what they are calling a mistake. As it stands, Velasquez sits inside the Krome Detention...
Broward man drove 108 mph before killing senior in crash, Miami police say
MIAMI – A Pembroke Pines man has been arrested in connection with a February crash in Miami that killed a 70-year-old man — a crash investigators say happened after he hit speeds of 108 mph just seconds before impact. According to Miami police, Macy Valadez, 28, was taken...
‘It’s going to get expensive’: Residents concerned tariffs will increase costs for housing
As residents of South Florida grapple with rising living costs, many are feeling the financial squeeze. Concerns about being priced out of their communities have prompted WPTV to seek answers about the role of tariffs in the region's housing crisis, particularly regarding the construction of affordable options. In...
Dog Named After Taylor Swift Adopted as Therapy Pooch Following Florida Highway Chase
A stray dog with moves like Jagger -- well, actually more like another massive star -- has been named Taylor Swift after giving Florida highway authorities the ultimate dodge.
Nigerian national convicted in $143K mail fraud scheme
A Nigerian national is headed to prison after pleading guilty in what Palm Beach County investigators call a "complex" mail fraud and identity theft scheme.
Plantation man charged for deadly crash in Sunrise
SUNRISE, Fla. – A Broward County man is facing serious charges after police said he caused a deadly crash last month. It happened just before 6 p.m. on March 11 at the intersection of Flamingo Road and Northwest Eighth Street in Sunrise. According to police, officers first arrived to...
