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South Florida student says ICE tricked him into custody over visa mix-up
A South Florida college student says he was misled by immigration agents posing as civilians and detained for two weeks over what his attorney calls a clerical mistake by his school. Sebastian Hoyos, a 25-year-old student from Colombia, said...

Denny Hamlin has a message for Martin Truex Jr.’s brother ahead of the Mexico City race
Ahead of the Viva Mexico 250, scheduled for June 15 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, NASCAR Cup driver Denny Hamlin left a message for Ryan Truex Jr. on social media. Truex will substitute Hamlin behind the wheel of the No. 11 during...

Florida Sheriff: Mobs Blocking Cars in Our County Will Probably Be Run Over
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey held a press conference Thursday in which he made clear that mobs gathering around vehicles and impeding traffic will “most likely… get run over.” Eric Daugherty of Florida’s Voice posted video of Ivey’s presser,...

Washington's future Olympians: Hard training fuels local gymnasts' aspirations
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — The state of Washington is rising up the ranks as one of the top producers of elite gymnasts. Ascend Gymnastics in Auburn is home to 2x world champion Shilese Jones, national champ Mackenzie Estep and several other national...
Marines are mobilized on LA streets, Florida Sheriff threatens to kill protesters
U.S Marines work next to members of the California National Guard outside of a federal building, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. [AP Photo/Noah Berger]On the eve of nationwide protests on Saturday against the Trump administration’s...

New Florida Law Expands Employers' Ability to Use Noncompetes
Over the past several years, EmployNews has chronicled multiple legislative, regulatory, and judicial assaults on the use of noncompetition agreements with employees. These attacks have weakened or eliminated employers' ability to require these...

NHL Stanley Cup Final 2025: How to Watch Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Online Without Cable for Free
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. After winning Game 4 in a very dramatic fashion, the Oilers tied the series 2-2 and the NHL...

Taylor Swift turns heads in VIP suite while Travis Kelce nearly steals the spotlight with daring outfit choice at Panthers versus Oilers game in Florida
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift may have just meant to enjoy a low-key night at the Stanley Cup, but the spotlight followed them anyway—especially one particularly revealing moment that sent Swifties into a mild panic online. The power duo,...

Dashcam shows Florida driver watching YouTube, crawling through traffic at 12 mph in a 45 zone
A routine traffic operation turned unusual last month when Fort Myers police pulled over a driver traveling at just 12 mph in a 45 mph zone.The driver was watching YouTube on her phone and driving alone with only a learner’s license.Body camera...
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Is It Safer To Leave Curtains Open Or Closed When You're Out Of Town?
Key Takeaways Keeping your curtains closed while you're away helps deter burglars by hiding what's inside and creating uncertainty about whether anyone's home. Most home burglaries actually happen during the day, not at night, often when curtains...
Feeding the Gulf Coast receives $15,000 to support program serving rural communities
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — 1 in 6 Alabamians are facing hunger. For children, that number is even more concerning: 1 in 4. Families that live in rural areas are struggling more than others, especially during the summer months. Poverty rates are...

Florida’s Space Coast is clear choice for NASA HQ, Sen. Moody says in letter to Trump
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Sen. Ashley Moody and every member of Florida’s delegation have sent a letter to President Donald Trump encouraging his administration to consider relocating NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Florida’s Space...

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey warns violent protesters will be met with lethal force in Florida

Taylor Swift visits children hospitalized in South Florida
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Taylor Swift surprised pediatric patients and their doctors and nurses on Friday in Broward County. Many were in shock when the star walked into the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood. Swift took her time and posed for...

‘Theft blitz’ arrests dozens as Florida tackles crime rings in the state
Dozens have been arrested in a “retail theft blitz” across the state, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. In a release, FDLE officials announced that the blitz was part of a larger nationwide effort to tackle organized crime...
Sunshine City mosaic installation starts at Sunset Park
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Installation of the long awaited Sunshine City mosaic at Sunset Park in St. Petersburg started this week, with city officials saying the project is expected to be completed by October. What You Need To Know Installation of...

Can Southeast Florida Eliminate Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes
(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Florida Department of Health (FDH) published its Arbovirus Surveillance update #23, disclosing that mosquito-borne diseases, such as Dengue, continue to be detected in international travelers and Floridians. On June 7,...

Cops on protests in Florida: 'Throw a brick...we will kill you'
Protests are scheduled nationwide for June 14th, coinciding with Flag Day, the Army's 250th anniversary, and President Trump's birthday. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey issued a stern warning to potential violent protesters, threatening lethal...
FHP Issues Silver Alert, Be on Lookout for Gold 2005 Toyota Camry with Florida Tag JULR70
Florida Silver Alert used to locate missing persons suffering from irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties The Florida Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for an endangered adult. Authorities have asked the public to be on the...

Florida sheriff threatens to kill violent protesters ‘graveyard dead’
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Demonstrators smash the windshield of a vehicle next to a burning Waymo vehicle as protesters clash with law enforcement in the streets surrounding the federal building during a protest following federal immigration...