Florida
Florida executed Kayle Bates, a 67-year-old convicted murderer, marking the state’s 10th execution in 2025—the most in a single year. Bates was convicted of abducting and killing Janet White in 1982. His appeals, including arguments of racial discrimination and mental impairment, were denied. Florida now leads the nation in executions this year, with two more […]
Orange County, Florida Mayor Jerry Demings announced he signed a cooperation agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “under protest and in extreme duress,” citing pressure from Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General James Uthmeier. Demings said state officials threatened to suspend him and the entire county commission if they didn’t comply. The agreement […]
Florida’s controversial immigration detention center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” has begun deportation flights, transferring approximately 100 detainees to other countries. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the development during a press briefing, stating that numbers are expected to increase significantly. Built rapidly over a 10-square-mile area in the Everglades, the facility is equipped with heavy security, surveillance, and […]
Kodak Black has received the key to the city of Pompano Beach in recognition of his long-standing community service. From donating air conditioning units to covering rent for struggling families and organizing annual events, the rapper has quietly supported his hometown in meaningful ways. Mayor Rex Hardin praised Kodak’s “heart,” saying his consistent efforts deserve […]
Siblings Randolph Bracy and LaVon Bracy Davis are running against each other in a Democratic primary for a Florida state Senate seat, joined by ex-Congressman Alan Grayson and attorney Coretta Anthony-Smith. The seat was held by Geraldine Thompson, a family friend who recently passed away. Their mother has endorsed Bracy Davis, continuing past family political […]
A Memorial Day outing turned tragic when a 39-foot Sea Ray boat exploded near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, injuring 11 people—two of them children. The blast occurred around 6 p.m. as the vessel cruised the Intracoastal Waterway with 15 people on board. Witnesses described a massive fireball that sent passengers flying off the boat. “When they […]
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday after spending an unexpected 286 days in space due to multiple spacecraft delays. Originally set for a brief test mission on Boeing’s Starliner capsule in June 2024, the duo ended up staying aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months as […]
Schools across the U.S., including those in Florida, are preparing for potential visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as the agency resumes operations in locations previously restricted under a Biden-era rule. This change allows ICE to target individuals without proper documentation on school campuses. Evan Power, chair of the Florida Republican Party, reassured those […]
In Florida, students are voluntarily attending Saturday classes to learn African American history lessons not comprehensively covered in public schools. Programs at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach and similar community efforts address topics like slavery, segregation, civil rights activism, and Florida’s Black history. These initiatives, often supported by Black churches and advocacy […]
Over 2,500 drug convictions in Broward County, Florida, are being overturned following a review of a controversial sting operation conducted by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The operation involved law enforcement manufacturing and selling crack cocaine to target buyers, disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities. State Attorney Harold F. […]
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