A former apartheid-era police commander, widely known as “Prime Evil,” appeared on Monday at a renewed inquiry into the 1985 killing of four anti-apartheid activists, as South Africa revisits crimes committed during decades of racial segregation. Eugene de Kock, infamous for his role in the deaths of anti-apartheid figures, denied involvement in the high-profile case … Read more
A construction worker was killed early Monday after falling from an overpass in Miami, authorities said. Fatal Fall on Biscayne Boulevard According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just before 4 a.m. on Interstate 395. Officials said the worker, identified only as an adult male, fell approximately 20 feet from the overpass and … Read more
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured after a passenger plane collided with a fire-rescue vehicle at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, officials confirmed. Deadly Runway Collision According to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the crash involved an Air Canada Express flight and an airport fire-rescue truck. The pilot … Read more
Air travelers are facing massive security delays at major airports in South Florida as a partial government shutdown continues to disrupt operations nationwide. Long Lines at Major Airports Passengers at Miami International Airport reported security lines stretching the length of a city block early Monday, with similar concerns at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Many travelers expressed … Read more
An 18-year-old student from Loyola University Chicago was shot and killed early Thursday near the lakefront in Rogers Park, authorities said. Victim identified University officials confirmed the victim as Sheridan Gorman. In a message to the campus community, university president Mark C. Reed expressed condolences, calling the incident a “tragic loss” and extending sympathy to … Read more
Darren Indyke, a long attorney for Jeffrey Epstein, told lawmakers he had no awareness of Epstein’s criminal activities during testimony before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday. Denies awareness of abuse In prepared remarks, Indyke said he had “no knowledge whatsoever” of Epstein’s abuse and emphasized that no one had ever accused him of misconduct … Read more
Authorities are searching for a suspect described as “armed and dangerous” following the shooting of a county employee in Miami-Dade County. Suspect identified The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect as Nathan J. Cooper and is asking the public for help in locating him. Details of the shooting Investigators said the incident occurred Tuesday evening … Read more
A celebration in Miami Beach took a violent turn when an argument between two friends escalated into a stabbing incident, according to police. Authorities say Olajuwon Dickerson, 32, from Massachusetts, was arrested following the altercation, which occurred early Sunday morning during a bachelor party weekend. Investigators report that the two men were spending time along Ocean … Read more
A senior official from the Transportation Security Administration has warned that increasing staff absences could disrupt operations at airports across the United States if the situation worsens. Acting Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl said a surge in sick calls among security officers is already causing extended wait times at checkpoints nationwide. He noted that if absentee … Read more
A man from Fort Lauderdale has been stripped of his U.S. citizenship after a federal court determined he fraudulently obtained both pandemic relief funds and his naturalization status. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Joff Stenn Wroy Philossaint, 25, was found to have made false statements during the citizenship process while participating in a large-scale … Read more