MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — A man and woman were found dead Friday morning in what police believe was a murder-suicide. Officers with the Merrillville Police Department were dispatched to the 7600 block of Van Buren Street on a report of an assault with a firearm. When officers arrived at the residence, they discovered a man and … Read more
CHICAGO — A Chicago man wanted in connection with the November 2025 murders of a father and son outside their Little Village jewelry store is now in custody. Chicago police and the United States Marshals Service announced that 35-year-old Muhammad Thomas was arrested Tuesday in St. Louis, Missouri, after months on the run. He has … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter whose bright melodies and distinctive soprano helped define early rock ‘n’ roll and who later enjoyed a major comeback in the 1970s, has died at age 86. His family announced his death Friday, calling him “a true rock and roll legend” and “an incredible human being who … Read more
A man suffered critical injuries in a shooting Tuesday afternoon on the city’s Far South Side. Chicago police said the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. in the 9400 block of South Ashland Avenue in the Washington Heights neighborhood, near a Jewel Osco grocery store. Police reported that a 32-year-old man was standing in the parking … Read more
Former Plantation Mayor Lynn Stoner has entered a no contest plea to three criminal charges in a public corruption case connected to her time in office. A Broward County judge withheld adjudication and sentenced Stoner to 12 months of probation. Prosecutors said Stoner attempted to assist a developer by issuing a false letter on city … Read more
A 33-year-old man appeared in federal court in Fort Lauderdale on Monday after authorities said they arrested him during a drug bust at sea. Investigators said Rudalph Hylton transported millions of dollars’ worth of cocaine and marijuana from Jamaica aboard a 45-foot boat. According to a federal criminal complaint, the crew of the U.S. Coast … Read more
Police have charged two juveniles after they allegedly carried out a string of robberies across the South Loop and Printer’s Row in under an hour Monday night. The first robbery occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 700 block of South Clark Street. Police said a 14-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy approached an 18-year-old victim, … Read more
Authorities are investigating after a deputy was involved in a shooting in Miami-Dade County. The incident occurred Tuesday evening near Northwest 17th Avenue and 87th Street. Rescue crews reported that one person was shot and transported to a nearby trauma center. Officials have not released an update on the individual’s condition. The shooting led to … Read more
Hotels in Miami Beach are seeing a boost in business as travelers delayed by a northern snowstorm extend their stays in South Florida. Derek Powers, who is trying to return to Boston, said he expects his flight to be canceled due to frigid weather conditions up north. In the meantime, he’s staying at The Betsy … Read more
A South Florida couple says a minor crash turned into a months-long dispute with State Farm after the insurer declared their vehicle a total loss. Patricia Haddon and Barry Rebo, both in their 70s, said the dispute began after Rebo crashed his 2007 Lexus SC 430 on Interstate 95 the day after Thanksgiving. The vehicle … Read more