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Untangling facts, risks, and misconceptions around kratom as it becomes more visible across Florida. What exactly is kratom and how does it compare to cannabis?. If you’ve walked through Little Havana lately or browsed wellness shops across Coral Gables, you’ve probably seen kratom popping up alongside herbal teas,...

A man in Boca Raton was arrested on animal cruelty charges after several of his horses were found in unhealthy conditions, deputies said. James Marinakis, 74, was arrested Friday and charged with eight counts of animal cruelty and neglect. Records show that Marinakis has been previously arrested for animal neglect,...

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — A 36-year-old man was arrested Monday after police said he assaulted a Dunkin’ employee during an argument over how long it was taking to prepare his food. Police said officers were called shortly before noon to the fast-food restaurant at 9121 Pembroke Road in...

Broward County took aim at Sheriff Gregory Tony’s alleged “financial mismanagement,” like expensive branding at the sheriff’s training center and a costly fleet of helicopters, in the latest escalation of their budget feud. The response followed Tony’s Nov. 7 appeal that the county make up the...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A member of a South Florida gang was arrested at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday after he was identified as the suspect in a bank scam, authorities said. Investigators said it cost a Florida Keys senior nearly $20,000. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s...

Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives arrested a man Sunday who they say shot and killed another man in Deerfield Beach earlier in the day. Jarvis Chinn, 32, is in county jail without bond on one count of first-degree murder with a firearm. Detectives say he shot 33-year-old Leotis James Breedlove Jr., several...

This week, several South Florida restaurants hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Outback Steakhouse in Miami Lakes was ordered shut after roaches were found crawling in the kitchen. It’s a rare shutdown for a big chain that usually relies on third-party companies to oversee cleanliness. Iron Sushi...

DAVIE, Fla. — Two seniors were killed in a double shooting in Davie on Sunday night. It happened just after 8:30 p.m. in the 4700 block of Southwest 70th Terrace. Police said the two victims, whose ages have not been released, were “discovered within the home.”. One of...

If you thought Miami traffic couldn’t get any worse, allow me to introduce you to our newest residents: a small army of food delivery robots who have absolutely no interest in your right of way — even if you’re an ambulance in Brickell. Yes, the delivery robots...

MIAMI — Miami police say a dirt bike rider slammed into a police car during an illegal street takeover that ended up on the Rickenbacker Causeway on Sunday, leading to his arrest on two felony charges. Authorities said Jonny Maravilla, 28, of Homestead, was part of a group of...