A Venezuelan man detained at a Florida facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” is alleging inhumane conditions, including overcrowding, poor sanitation and lack of medical care.
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“Good trouble” rallies honor civil rights icon John Lewis on 5th anniversary of his death
Thousands of Americans participated in “Good Trouble Lives On” demonstrations Thursday, a nationwide day of peaceful protest honoring the legacy of civil rights icon and
Miami-Dade sheriff says safety at risk without more funding
Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz is warning that public safety could be compromised if her department doesn’t receive more funding in the upcoming fiscal year.
South Florida feeling the heat: Triple-digit temps push region toward heat advisory
South Florida is sizzling. From Broward to Miami-Dade, “feels like” temperatures are soaring into the triple digits — and the worst may still be ahead.
Increased shark sightings may scare swimmers, but scientists say that’s good news for conservation
Great white shark sightings off the coast of Maine triggered warnings Wednesday for people to stay out of the water. Those sightings are not new
Miami Gardens police chief denies racial bias in lawsuit by five Hispanic officers
Miami Gardens Police Chief Delma Noel-Pratt is rejecting allegations from five Hispanic officers who claim they were subjected to racial discrimination over three years. “I
Marine veteran charged with child abuse after disturbing home surveillance video surfaces, police say
Iraq War veteran charged with child abuse after disturbing home video surfaces Iraq War veteran charged with child abuse after disturbing home video surfaces 02:45
Miami-Dade commissioners vote to build new waste-to-energy facility, but location still undecided
Miami-Dade County commissioners voted Wednesday to move forward with building a new waste-to-energy facility, a key step in addressing the region’s growing trash problem. “I
Murder of South African stewardess aboard superyacht now docked in Fort Lauderdale rocks yachting world
Luxury yacht docks in South Florida after stewardess’s murder Luxury yacht docks in South Florida after stewardess’s murder 02:51 In marinas from Fort Lauderdale to
Yuka app helps users scan food and products for health risks
What if your phone could tell you which foods to skip and which ones to trust — with just a scan? That’s the idea behind