Jury wanted death, but judge choses life in prison for ‘mastermind’ convicted killer
In a complicated love triangle story that ended with murder, a Miami-Dade judge sentenced a man, convicted of ordering his girlfriend's new partner to be killed, to life in prison, despite a jury's death recommendation. Last June, eight out of 12 jurors recommended a death sentence instead of life in...
Driver jailed almost 5 years after nearly 90 mph crash that killed woman in...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Malcolm Antonio Lumpkin was 19 years old when he drove more than 50 mph over the speed limit down Northwest 37th Avenue in Miami Gardens in 2020 and hit a woman head-on as she tried to make a left turn, police said. Nearly five years...
This Dreamy Waterfront Mansion In Sarasota Looks Like A Venetian Palace Straight Out Of...
Tucked along the glittering shores of Sarasota Bay is a place so extravagantly beautiful, you’ll wonder if you’ve stepped into an old-world European postcard. Ornate spires rise against the sky, tiled terraces overlook the water, and every window glows with a story. Welcome to The Cà d'Zan, the dazzling former home of circus royalty John and Mable Ringling—an unexpected slice of Venetian grandeur nestled in sunny Florida.
This Crystal-Clear Spring In North Florida Feels Like Swimming Through Liquid Sapphire
If you’ve ever dreamed of swimming in something that looks like a gemstone, Madison Blue Springs State Park might be your new favorite spot. Nestled in the pine forests of North Florida near the Georgia line, this sparkling natural spring is the kind of place that makes you do a double-take—it’s that blue. And once your toes touch the 72-degree water? You’ll forget all about the summer heat.
Woman hit with car, pepper spray in apparent love triangle dispute, cops say; 1...
MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. – A woman was arrested after a disturbing incident outside a Miami-Dade County hotel that was caught on camera. It happened Friday morning outside the Clarion Inn located at 5301 NW 36th St. in Miami Springs. The video shows a woman and a man walking outside...
NIST reveals preliminary findings on cause on Surfside Champlain Towers South collapse
SURFSIDE, FLA. (WSVN) - Nearly four years after the tragic collapse of the Surfside Champlain Towers South, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has released a comprehensive update, pinpointing the structural failures they believe led to the disaster. In a matter of minutes, 98 lives were lost on June...
Trucker accused of severely beating fellow driver in Medley parking dispute
MEDLEY, Fla. – A truck driver turned himself in to the police on Friday after authorities said he severely beat another truck driver in a May dispute at a warehouse in Medley. According to Medley police, the attack happened at around 12:30 p.m. on May 15 at UStone Cement...
Man charged with DUI manslaughter in 2020 Miami Gardens crash that killed 3
Nearly five years after three people were killed in a crash in Miami Gardens, a man connected to the incident has been arrested. Richard Antoine, 47, was arrested Saturday and is facing several charges, including three counts of DUI manslaughter, records showed. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash...
Feds announce 30+ arrests connected with drug, firearm trafficking operation
MIAMI – On Monday, the Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Showdown. It was a 60-day mission to target drug and firearms traffickers in South Florida. “Today I’m pleased to announce that our community in South Florida is safer,” said U.S Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Hayden...
Georgia Woman Charged With Drugging Miami Man And Embezzlement Rolex In Nightclub-linked Theft
A Georgia woman is facing charges after police say she drugged a Miami man and stole valuables from his residence, including a Rolex. According to Local 10 News, Bianca Thorpe, of Grovetown, Georgia, was arrested following an investigation that led detectives to a Dodge Durango connected to the crime. The...