Authorities say a 13-year-old boy in Florida has confessed to fatally stabbing his mother as she slept Thursday night. The minor suspect called police in Hialeah and told them he killed his mother, Local 10 News reported. “He called right away; he called after he did it and pretty much …
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Six Children Hospitalized After Ingesting Cannabis-Infused Candy at Florida Boys & Girls Club
Six children in Florida were taken to the hospital Wednesday after ingesting what authorities believe was cannabis-infused candy at a Boys & Girls Club in Lauderhill. The Lauderhill Police Department was called to Boys & Girls Club three separate times after eight children consumed the candy, police said in a …
Read More »11-Year-Old Shoots Two 13-Year-Old Boys During Football Practice in Florida [Video]
Parents and authorities are reeling after an 11-year-old boy committed a shocking act of violence against two 13-year-olds at a Little League football practice in Florida. Monday night, police in Apopka, about 20 miles from Orlando, received calls about a shooting at the Northwest Recreation Complex. The request for emergency …
Read More »EEOC Sues Florida Asphalt Paving Company For Racial Harassment, Claims Black Employees Were Forced To Use the Bathroom Outside While White Employees Used Bathrooms Indoors
Last month, The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) initiated a lawsuit against Asphalt Paving Services after it was reported that the company created a hostile environment for Black employees in Zephyrhills, Florida. The EEOC claims that Asphalt Paving Systems violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 …
Read More »Florida Family Files Lawsuit Against Jack-in-the-Box After Employee Shot At Them Over Curly Fries Dispute [Video]
A lawsuit filed in a Houston court alleges a Jack-in-the-Box employee shot at a Florida family over something senseless… curly fries. The alleged incident happened in 2021, but the video of the incident is just now being released by the attorney who represents the family, KTRK News reported. Alonniea Fantasia …
Read More »Rise and Toast Brunch: Where Caribbean Flavor Meets South Florida Vibes
If you’re on the lookout for an exceptional Caribbean brunch experience in South Florida, look no further than the Rise and Toast brunch party! This delightful event has been making waves, and it’s no wonder why it’s gaining so much popularity. At Rise and Toast, you’re not just getting brunch; …
Read More »Florida Football Coach Suspends Himself After Being Caught on Video Verbally Attacking Player [Video]
A Florida preparatory school football coach suspended himself after he was slammed for verbally attacking a football player on his team. Derek Jenks, 45, is stepping away as the head coach after a video circulated on social media of him cursing aggressively at one of his players. Jenks was recorded …
Read More »Carnival Cruise Passenger Goes Missing As Ship Returns to Florida Port
A 26-year-old Carnival cruise passenger was reported missing by family Monday after the ship returned to its Florida port. Kevin McGrath was last seen in his cabin early Monday morning as the Carnival Conquest returned to Miami, the cruise line said in a statement. Relatives said he “was supposed to …
Read More »Gunplay’s Wife Says She Can’t Divorce Florida Rapper Due To State Laws: “I Cannot Divorce Him Without His Permission” [Video]
On Saturday, Vonshae Taylor-Morales, Gunplay’s wife, revealed that she can’t divorce the rapper in Florida without his permission due to state laws. Last month, the rapper was arrested after he pointed an AK-47 at his wife and their child. “I filed for divorce. He would not sign divorce papers. So, …
Read More »Florida Man Arrested In Connection To Gilfriend’s Death After Initially Claiming She Killed Herself
A Florida man was arrested Thursday in connection to the death of his live-in girlfriend after initially telling police she died by suicide. Joel Bauza, 50, is facing one count of first-degree homicide for the death of Joysee Cartagena, 40, according to the Sanford Police Department. Sanford police responded to a …
Read More »Ron DeSantis Issues State Of Emergency As Tropical Storm Idalia Expected To Hit Florida As Category 3 Hurricane
Tropical Storm Idalia is quickly approaching hurricane strength as Florida braces for a direct impact. As of Monday, the storm is projected to make landfall as a stunning Category 3 hurricane and is on track to make landfall in northern Florida’s Big Bend region, which is the curve where Florida’s …
Read More »Authorities Identify Victims Killed in Racially Motivated Shooting at Florida Dollar General Store
Authorities have released the names of the three Black people tragically killed by a white gunman in what they say was a racially motivated attack at a Dollar General store in Florida. Among the victims was 19-year-old AJ Laguerre, an employee, who was fatally shot as he tried to escape. …
Read More »Health Officials Warn of Dengue Virus Outbreak Spreading in Several Florida Counties
Florida health officials are concerned about the rapid spread of the Dengue virus in several counties. According to reports, Broward County has joined Miami-Dade County in being closely monitored for mosquito-borne illnesses. The Florida Department of Health highlighted two locally transmitted dengue cases in Broward County from July 30 to August …
Read More »Text Messages Reveal Mother of Suspected Florida Home Depot Murderer Helped Coordinate Killing, Authorities Say
The mother of the 20-year-old man arrested for fatally shooting the mother of his child at a Florida Home Depot has been arrested and charged with principal to first-degree murder. Sheila Agee, 50, the mother of Keith Agee, was arrested Monday night for her role in helping her son carry out …
Read More »Uncle Luke Speaks Out on Florida Rappers Being Excluded From Hip Hop 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Uncle Luke is criticizing hip-hop historians for not properly acknowledging the contributions of Florida rappers during the recent 50th anniversary celebrations. Over the weekend, the 2 Live Crew founder utilized his Instagram account to express his discontent regarding the omission of Florida artists from the celebrations. “Hip-hop fans from Florida. …
Read More »Tekashi 6ix9ine Put In The Slammer For Failure To Appear In Florida
Tekashi 6ix9ine and his colorful lace front can’t seem to stay out of trouble. The “GOOBA” rapper has landed himself behind bars on a failure to appear charge. The arrest went down on Wednesday in Florida, though he has since been released after posting a $2,000 bond. The New York …
Read More »A Florida School District Is Requiring Parent Authorization To Use Student’s Nicknames
Certain Florida school districts are requiring parents to sign a permission slip if their child uses a nickname. According to Orange County Public Schools, students who desire to be addressed by a nickname at school will require parental authorization. The requirement extends to transgender students who want to use a name other than …
Read More »Florida Department of Education Approves Conservative PragerU Curriculum and It’s Raising Eyebrows
The Florida Department of Education has approved a new education platform that is causing quite an uproar. PragerU has been greenlit for students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade and is teaching lessons that reject progressive classroom curriculum. The free app uses a variety of short-form videos that focus on …
Read More »Florida Roller Coaster Shut Down After 6-Year-Old Falls From The Ride
A roller coaster at a Florida theme park has been temporarily shut down after a 6-year-old child fell from the ride, according to officials. NBC News reports that the child fell from the Galaxy Spin ride at Fun Spot America near Kissimmee. “Units arrived to find a 6-year-old with traumatic injuries under the roller coaster …
Read More »Florida Issues A Ban On Advanced Placement Psychology Course Due To Teachings Of Sex And Gender Identity
AP Psychology has been effectively prohibited by the Florida Department of Education within the state. On Thursday, the College Board announced that Florida will not implement the course because “teaching foundational content on sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal under state law.” According to College Board, the Florida Department …
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