Florida woman was deemed ineligible by Epstein estate for compensation. Then she used the rejection to con $750,000 Seeking validation in all the wrong spaces. We Got This Covered · Sep 19
Florida Walmart customer says staff called him a ‘liar’ and told him to ‘get out of the store’ after a money order dispute It was only a simple question We Got This Covered · Sep 19
Miami's Building Boom Is Losing Steam — And Latino Workers Feel It First Miami's construction hiring cooled and hospitality growth slowed in 2026, echoing a wider Sunbelt trend. Here's what the data shows. Latin Times · Sep 19
2025 Coin Salvage Discovery: Divers recover 1,000 coins from 1715 fleet; find may reshape shipwreck research Divers recently recovered over one thousand gold and silver coins from a historic Spanish shipwreck. These artifacts lay submerged for nearly three centuries after a devastating hurricane struck the fleet. The recovered coins, originating from Spanish colonies, offer valuable historical and archaeological insights. Salvage operations are authorized and follow strict… The Times of India · Sep 19
In late 2012, a house cat vanished during a Florida vacation; 62 days later, Holly reached her family's home 190 miles away, starving but alive Holly, a courageous cat, went missing due to the fright of nearby fireworks while on a vacation with her family. Alone for a staggering sixty-two days and traveling over one hundred ninety miles, she was eventually discovered by a compassionate stranger. After a vet scan revealed her microchip, her family… The Economic Times · Sep 19
Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks Florida is experiencing one of its worst surges of dengue in decades, and the toll now includes a death The Independent UK · Sep 18
Miami Businesses Say They Can't Find Workers. How Enforcement Policy Is Squeezing Local Business South Florida hospitality and construction firms report staffing gaps tied to TPS terminations and ICE enforcement. What the data shows — and what's disputed. Latin Times · Sep 18
Can an HOA Force You to Grow Grass During a Drought? Your lawn turns brown during a drought, you cut back on irrigation to conserve water, and then an HOA violation letter arrives telling you to restore the grass. It sounds absurd, but conflicts over HOA drought rules are real enough that states have passed laws specifically addressing what associations can… Frugal Gardening · Sep 18
Boca Raton council votes to fine $100 minimum for feeding iguanas and pigeons Boca Raton, Florida, has voted to make feeding iguanas and other nuisance animals a punishable offence. The city council passed a new ordinance by a narrow 3-2 margin, introducing a $100 citation for anyone who feeds iguanas, rats, mice or pigeons in a way likely to draw or sustain large… The Times of India · Sep 18
Starbucks Makes Major DEI U-Turn, Agrees to End Race and Sex-Based Hiring Preferences Nationwide Starbucks agrees to end race- and sex-based employment goals in a Florida settlement covering US operations, paying $1M and accepting four years of reviews. International Business Times UK · Sep 18
In 2006, a Rhode Island man bought a Florida lot; 18 years later, North Port banned new homes, he sued A Florida city has made a zoning change that blocks a resident from constructing his much-anticipated retirement home. After acquiring the lot nearly two decades ago with plans for development, he now faces obstacles due to new city regulations aimed at boosting commercial growth. The legal challenge claims these changes… The Times of India · Sep 18
MAGA Demands Deportation for Trump-Endorsed Republican After Saying His Immigration Crackdown Went 'Too Far' Florida Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar is facing backlash from MAGA-aligned figures after a bilingual campaign ad criticised aspects of Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies. International Business Times UK · Sep 18
Florida Republican María Elvira Salazar Breaks With Trump on Immigration, Says Hispanic Voters Feel 'Betrayed' In a new campaign advertisement released ahead of the midterm elections, Salazar speaks directly to Trump and argues that some immigration enforcement actions have gone beyond what many Latino voters expected. International Business Times · Sep 18
Florida mom of 5yo was driving home from a kid’s birthday party when police saw something she was ‘unaware’ of. Then she was arrested She said she was "unaware" that her daughter was unbelted. We Got This Covered · Sep 18
Sports Illustrated · Sep 18 How Florida RB and NFL Draft Prospect Jadan Baugh Learned the Art of the Juke After two weeks, he’s entered the Heisman conversation, averaging 10.6 yards per carry. Plus, another QB enters Gilberto Manzano’s mystery category.
Motor1 · Sep 18 Woman Trades Her Toyota For GMC Before Florida Road Trip. Then It Breaks Down—Then Her Bank Calls About That Trade “I mean, who doesn’t love a Yukon?”
The Times of India · Sep 18 Winter Park Sinkhole Legacy: 1981 collapse reshaped a neighborhood; crater evolved into Lake Rose On May 8, 1981, Winter Park, Florida, witnessed a stunning geological phenomenon as a sinkhole emerged dramatically, leading to the sudden collapse of the ground. This unfortunate event resulted in a house and several vehicles being engulfed as a massive crater formed, which over time transitioned into a lasting lake.
The Times of India · Sep 18 Florida hunger-relief group packs 100 million meals nearly two decades after launch In 2007, a small hunger-relief effort in Southwest Florida began with a simple idea: bring people together to pack nutritious meals for communities facing food insecurity. Nearly two decades later, Meals of Hope has grown into a major nonprofit operation, with volunteers packing more than 100 million meals for families…
Latin Times · Sep 17 Florida Republican María Elvira Salazar Takes On Trump Over Immigration, But Points the Finger Somewhere Else Rep. María Elvira Salazar has spent years building her political identity as a Republican voice for Miami's immigrant communities, a defender of tougher border enforcement and one of Donald Trump's strongest allies among Hispanic voters. But now she is delivering a message that few elected Republicans have been willing to…
International Business Times UK · Sep 17 'Only About 100 Times': Domestic Call Unravels Mother's Secret After Son Tells Police Incest Began at 18 Christina Clemens and her son, Shane Clemens, face incest charges after a Florida domestic violence call led to an alleged sexual relationship being investigated, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
The Independent UK · Sep 17 Florida Republican hammers Trump over deportations in scathing election ad: ‘Betrayed’ Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is up for re-election in a district that overwhelmingly voted for Trump in the 2024 election
The Times of India · Sep 17 AFlorida man inherited childhood home in 2009; code fines top $700,000 as city moves to demolish Javis Sims inherited his childhood home in Boynton Beach in 2009 and says he has spent thousands trying to restore it. With code fines exceeding $700,000, the vacant property was declared unsafe and uninhabitable in 2022. The city says demolition is now required, while Sims continues seeking help to save…
We Got This Covered · Sep 17 Florida woman calls 911 on Black garbage worker over truck noise, claims he punched her. But she is the one who gets arrested She says she repeatedly asked the sanitation worker to shut off his engine.
The Economic Times · Sep 17 Raw oysters, open cuts and beach visits: Florida’s latest ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria deaths raise concerns for people heading outdoors — how to avoid Vibrio infection Florida has recorded four Vibrio vulnificus deaths this year, with cases typically increasing during warmer months. This bacterium, known as flesh-eating, primarily affects individuals with underlying health conditions. Exposure occurs through eating raw shellfish or contact with seawater via open wounds. Simple precautions like cooking shellfish and protecting cuts significantly…
The Times of India · Sep 17 Indian-origin US Congressman hits back at Florida councilman’s ‘go home’ remark Indian-origin US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has hit back at a Florida city councilman after he was told to “take your curry and go home”, saying America is his home and that no one can decide who belongs in the country.