‘Leave no trace:’ Miami removes spoil island trash cans as part of bold new program
The city of Miami is about to initiate a new strategy to dramatically reduce trash that’s left behind by boaters on the islands of Biscayne Bay. It’s risky and will require all water enthusiasts who enjoy the islands to get on board.
Customs agents detain Davie resident at MIA, report finding images of child sex abuse
One of the child sex abuse victims was between the ages of 10 to 12 years old. Federal agents reported finding an image of the girl and other child sex abuse victims in a man’s phone after he arrived at Miami International Airport.
No comment from ex-Miami cop after bonding out on money laundering, fraud charges
A former Miami police officer bonded out of jail on multiple charges that include money laundering Wednesday afternoon but didn’t have anything to say to Local 10 News as he covered his face while walking out.
Cruise line worker arrested at Port Everglades for child sexual abuse material, feds say
A Celebrity Cruises crew member appeared in Fort Lauderdale federal court Tuesday after federal agents said they found child sexual abuse material on his phone after he disembarked at Port Everglades the day prior.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: April 28, 2024
On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Glenna Milberg interviews Broward County School Board Member Debra Hixon, Billy Corben, The Miami Herald’s Editor Joey Flechas and Reporter Sarah Blaskey, and WLRN Reporter Josh Ceballos.
NEWS HEADLINES
FWC: Several IDed as investigation continues into boaters seen dumping trash into ocean
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is continuing its investigation into a group of boaters seen dumping trash — then gleefully celebrating what they did — in the waters off South Florida over the weekend.
Outrage over video showing boaters dumping trash, then celebrating: ‘Take the boat and jail them’
State law enforcement officials are investigating after a group of young boaters were caught on camera dumping trash right into the ocean in the waters off South Florida over the weekend — and then celebrating what they did.
Knife-wielding Keys man tells victim he’ll ‘stick him like a pig’ after he ‘giggled,’ cops say
Robert Allen Biser smirked in his Monroe County mugshot after being arrested on a felony charge, but, according to the sheriff’s office, another man told deputies that the 43-year-old got violent over something he didn’t think was a laughing matter at all.
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Trump faces prospect of additional sanctions in hush money trial as key witness resumes testimony
Donald Trump faces the prospect of additional sanctions in his hush money trial as he returns to court for another contempt hearing followed by testimony from a lawyer who represented two women who have said they had sexual encounters with the former president.
Appeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against US government
A federal appeals court panel on Wednesday rejected a long-running lawsuit brought by young Oregon-based climate activists who argued that the U.S. government’s role in climate change violated their constitutional rights.
Russia proposes UN resolution on banning weapons in space, after vetoing similar UN-Japan draft
Russia has circulated a U.N. resolution calling on all countries to take urgent action to prevent putting weapons in outer space “for all time” a week after it vetoed a U.S.-Japan resolution to stop an arms race in space.
A retired teacher saw inspiration in Columbia's protests. Eric Adams called her an outside agitator
Before and after police officers arrested more than 100 people at Columbia University who were protesting the war in Gaza, New York Mayor Eric Adams blamed “outside agitators” for leading the demonstrations.
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to face military justice proceeding
Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira, who pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges for leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine and other national security secrets, will face a military justice proceeding later this month.
‘Leave no trace:’ Miami removes spoil island trash cans as part of bold new program
The city of Miami is about to initiate a new strategy to dramatically reduce trash that’s left behind by boaters on the islands of Biscayne Bay. It’s risky and will require all water enthusiasts who enjoy the islands to get on board.
Customs agents detain Davie resident at MIA, report finding images of child sex abuse
One of the child sex abuse victims was between the ages of 10 to 12 years old. Federal agents reported finding an image of the girl and other child sex abuse victims in a man’s phone after he arrived at Miami International Airport.
No comment from ex-Miami cop after bonding out on money laundering, fraud charges
A former Miami police officer bonded out of jail on multiple charges that include money laundering Wednesday afternoon but didn’t have anything to say to Local 10 News as he covered his face while walking out.
Duane Eddy, twangy guitar hero of early rock, dead at age 86
Duane Eddy, a pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound on instrumentals such as “Rebel Rouser,” “Forty Miles of Bad Road" and “Cannonball” helped put the twang in early rock ‘n’ roll and influenced George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and countless other musicians, has died at age 86.
Democrats advance election bill in Pennsylvania long sought by counties to process ballots faster
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives is advancing legislation long sought by counties seeking help to manage huge influxes of mail-in ballots during elections in the presidential battleground state.
Cruise line worker arrested at Port Everglades for child sexual abuse material, feds say
A Celebrity Cruises crew member appeared in Fort Lauderdale federal court Tuesday after federal agents said they found child sexual abuse material on his phone after he disembarked at Port Everglades the day prior.