California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday. An investigation launched after a deadly Florida crash involving a foreign truck driver who made an illegal U-turn on Aug. 12 found what Duffy called…
Lauren Sánchez clasped her new husband Jeff Bezos’ hand as the pair arrived at his mother Jacklyn’s funeral Friday. In photos obtained by Page Six, the former journalist supported the Amazon CEO at the West Miami memorial service at Caballero Rivero Westchester funeral home. The pair stepped out of an SUV and walked hand-in-hand into…
Published on August 23, 2025 On August 22, Miami marked the third anniversary of the Bragga Festival, an event that has irrevocably reshaped the city’s cultural and tourism landscapes. Intersecting fashion, art, and music, Bragga has crystallized its status as an indispensable annual benchmark, honouring Latin American creative excellence while luring worldwide audiences ready to…
Court ruling blocks expansion of “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center – CBS News Watch CBS News A federal judge in Miami blocked new detainees and construction at the controversial Everglades facility, siding with environmental groups who argue it threatens wildlife and drinking water for millions. Source link
The rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub in Orlando — which commemorated the 49 victims killed at the LGBTQ+ friendly nightclub in 2016 — was painted over Wednesday by the state, Mayor Buddy Dyer and others revealed Thursday. “We are devastated to learn that overnight the state painted over the Pulse Memorial crosswalk on Orange…
A federal judge on Thursday ordered an indefinite halt to new construction at an immigration detention facility that Florida officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” and barred any new detainees from being brought to the site, siding with environmental groups who said the facility is endangering the Everglades and its wildlife. The decision is a setback for…
Craving a beach tan but short on budget? Travelers these days most likely hunt for budget-friendly destinations. To explore more without spending much, factor in the distance between the beach and the hotel. While hotels at the prime beach destinations tend to go higher just for a night, leveraging online platforms to find beachfront hotels…
A man convicted of abducting a woman from a Florida Panhandle insurance office and killing her was executed Tuesday evening. Kayle Bates, 67, was pronounced dead at 6:17 p.m. following a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. It was the 10th death sentence…
What detainees say about legal rights inside “Alligator Alcatraz” – CBS News Watch CBS News A federal judge is considering whether detainees at a temporary immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades have been denied their legal rights. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest. Source link
The Sunshine State has plenty of interesting things to do and see. However, some parts of Florida make for a better vacation spot than others. That’s according to U.S. News & World Report, which has unveiled its list of the best places to visit in Florida for 2025. The ranking examines factors like affordability, seasonality,…