SOUTH FLORIDA — A new and highly controversial immigration detention facility, located deep within the South Florida Everglades and already nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” by state officials, is scheduled to open its doors on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The facility, situated at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on the very edge of Everglades National Park,…
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – A highly anticipated clash is set to unfold today, June 29, 2025, as Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami CF takes on French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup. The marquee fixture is scheduled for a noon local time kick-off (16:00 GMT) at the…
OCHOOPEE, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has leveraged sweeping emergency powers, initially invoked in response to migrant arrivals and subsequently extended, to facilitate the rapid construction of a large-scale immigration detention facility deep within the Everglades. The controversial project, quickly nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is being erected on an airfield owned by Miami-Dade County situated…
Miami-Dade County, one of Florida’s most populous and politically dynamic regions, is grappling with a significant alteration to its electoral calendar. In a decisive vote held on Tuesday, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners moved to cancel the countywide elections originally slated for November 2025. This action, approved by an 8-3 margin, impacts key leadership…
Miami, FL – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a significant legal opinion, directly cautioning Miami City Commissioners against proceeding with a controversial proposal to reschedule municipal elections. The planned final vote on this measure is set for Thursday, June 26, 2025. At the heart of the debate is an ordinance that would shift…
MIAMI – In a significant move aimed at bolstering public safety amid rapid urban expansion, the City of Miami is poised to consider a substantial increase in its police force. A proposal is set to come before city commissioners that could see the Miami Police Department grow by 300 officers over the next three years,…
Miami, FL – In a decision reached late Tuesday, the Miami City Commission voted 3-2 to approve a controversial agreement with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The vote clears the way for certain city police officers to assist federal agents in immigration enforcement activities, a move that generated significant public debate. Commission Approves ICE…
A fatal shooting involving a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy is under investigation, with newly released surveillance video offering perspective on the moments leading up to the tragic incident. The shooting claimed the life of 24-year-old Kristofer Lazaro Laboy and occurred last week in the Sunset Palm Villas Association complex. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement…
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The air in Fort Lauderdale is thick with anticipation and triumph today, June 22, 2025, as the city hosts the victory parade for the newly crowned Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. Thousands of fans, clad in the team’s distinctive red and gold, are converging on Fort Lauderdale Beach, ready to celebrate…
JetBlue Airways has announced significant adjustments to its network, including the complete cessation of service at Miami International Airport (MIA) and a seasonal suspension of flights to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). These moves are part of a broader, aggressive cost-cutting and restructuring strategy spearheaded by CEO Joanna Geraghty, as the airline sharpens its focus on…
