‘Beloved’ Coach Found Dead In Florida Canal At 35
A beloved coach was tragically found dead in a Florida canal. Jonathan "Johnny Thunder" Scibica, 35, went missing in Florida over the weekend. The beloved boxing coach was last seen visiting Cheers bar in Fort Lauderdale. Tragically, he was ultimately found dead near a Florida canal, by the Broward ...
Body found next to I-95 construction site near Fort Lauderdale, FHP says
A man’s body was found at a construction site next to Interstate 95 near Fort Lauderdale Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. How he ended up there, however, is under investigation by the state agency. A construction worker found the 24-year-old man around 8 a.m. near the Marina Mile Yacht Center...
Man facing attempted murder charge in shooting at Broward gentlemen’s club
A man was arrested in connection with a shooting over the weekend at a gentlemen's club in Broward County, officials said. Kamari Gardner, 28, faces a charge of attempted second-degree murder after the shooting early Monday in West Park. Deputies responded before 1 a.m. to the Playhouse Gentlemen's Club off...
Firefighters, teachers and police officers protect the city of Miami, but cannot afford to...
South Florida NPR affiliate, WLRN, is teaming up with FIU Caplin News, along with other local media outlets, to produce a series of stories that put a spotlight on South Florida’s housing crisis. Readers can find all the stories here. Para leer la versión en español de esta historia,...
Convicted killer Daisy Link, who got pregnant in Miami jail, now accused of attacking...
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Daisy Link, who was convicted of second-degree murder last year in the June 2022 killing of her longtime partner, is facing a new charge after she allegedly attacked a fellow inmate. According to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the attack occurred just...
Retired Miami PD asst. chief breaks down Alex Pretti shooting video
MIAMI — The situation remains tense in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal Border Patrol agents over the weekend. Retired Assistant Chief Craig McQueen spent 36 years with the Miami Police Department, leading high profile events and training playbooks for deadly force and non-lethal...
From guayaberas to a global brand: Meet the Cuban man behind Perry Ellis
George Feldenkreis’s constant smile keeps your eyes on the screen in the documentary “From Cuba to America,” which had its world premiere at the Miami Jewish Film Festival on Jan. 24, with two additional screenings on Monday and Wednesday. Feldenkreis (La Habana, 1935–Miami, 2025) speaks with a smile in his voice and...
Fort Lauderdale’s Jaxson’s serves up nostalgia with famous Kitchen Sink dessert since 1956
DANIA BEACH, Fla. — Everything gets an American flag at Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant, where the tradition of serving up smiles continues after all these years. The Fort Lauderdale area fixture hums an old-time tune with its decor of antiques, old-fashioned candy, and cozy booths that transport visitors...
3 Florida suburbs experts say to avoid buying in for the next 5 years
Florida’s housing market is shifting fast, and some suburbs that looked like safe bets a few years ago now carry serious red flags for long‑term buyers. Based on recent analysis from real estate agents and market researchers, I see three specific suburbs where flood risk, price volatility and insurance costs make the...
This Florida Diner Is Serving Up The Perfect Old-Fashioned Breakfast Experience All Day Long
Okay, confession time: I did not expect a Florida diner to become one of my favorite comfort food rituals. In a state known for beaches, brunch trends, and flashy waterfront cafés, I assumed diners would feel forgettable. Then I walked into Lester’s Diner in Fort Lauderdale, and suddenly Florida...
