A 70-year-old man convicted in the decades-old killing of his teenage step-niece is scheduled for execution in Florida on Thursday evening. James Ernest Hitchcock is set to receive a lethal injection at Florida State Prison, with the procedure expected to begin at 6 p.m. Hitchcock was originally sentenced to death in 1977 after being found guilty … Read more
An 18-year-old content creator has filed a lawsuit in Miami-Dade County accusing social media influencer Braden Peters—known online as “Clavicular”—of serious misconduct, including battery, fraud, and emotional harm. According to the complaint, the influencer allegedly injected the teen with an unapproved substance during a livestream without her consent and later used her image for financial … Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A heated political battle is unfolding in Florida as Republican lawmakers move forward with a controversial plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats who argue the effort is designed to shift political power ahead of upcoming elections. The proposed redistricting map, backed by Governor Ron DeSantis, was … Read more
Double Murder Case Highlights AI’s Role in Criminal Investigations A disturbing double homicide involving two graduate students from the University of South Florida is drawing national attention as investigators examine how AI tools like ChatGPT may have been used in the lead-up to the crime. Authorities allege that Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, used the chatbot to research topics … Read more
A controversial proposal to expand vaccine exemptions for children is back before lawmakers in Florida as a special legislative session gets underway. Bill gets second chance State Sen. Clay Yarborough has refiled the measure after it failed during the regular session in March. The renewed push comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis called lawmakers back for a special … Read more
A young boy was hospitalized after being struck by a speeding driver attempting to bypass traffic in Miami Gardens, authorities said. Crash caught on camera According to Miami Gardens Police, the incident occurred just before 8 a.m. on Northwest 188th Street. Surveillance footage showed: A black Ford Fusion speeding through an intersection The driver swerving … Read more
Drivers across Florida are getting a bit of relief at the pump as gas prices edge lower, even as global energy pressures continue to create uncertainty. According to AAA – The Auto Club Group, the statewide average for regular gasoline stood at $3.95 per gallon on Sunday—down 7 cents from the previous week. While prices … Read more
A 66-year-old man from Marathon has been arrested following a violent altercation aboard a vessel in the Florida Keys., according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the suspect is facing felony charges after allegedly attacking another man with a machete and chasing him during the incident. Argument Escalates Into Violent Confrontation Investigators identified the … Read more
MIAMI-DADE, Fla. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 17-year-old in southwest Miami-Dade on Friday evening, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to reports of gunfire near Southwest 282nd Street and 125th Avenue around 6 p.m., where they discovered a teenage victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The … Read more
MIAMI, Fla. — A major undercover operation targeting online predators has led to the arrest of 15 individuals, including a teenager, in connection with alleged attempts to solicit minors for sex, authorities confirmed. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office announced Friday that the arrests were part of a two-day sting known as “Operation Wrong Turn,” conducted … Read more