Corey Jones’ family has announced his wake and funeral for this weekend, and have asked the Rev. Al Sharpton to deliver the eulogy. Jones, a 31-year-old South Florida musician, was gunned down by a Palm Beach Gardens plain clothes police officer linearly two weeks ago. A wake for Jones will be…
A plane was engulfed in flames at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood-International airpot this afternoon. People on the tarmac snapped photos and videos of the aircraft, which was shooting massive plumes of black smoke into the air. According to at least one Tweet, fire crews arrived quickly on the scene to foam…
A Caribbean Airlines flight attendant tried to smuggle 6.5 pounds of cocaine that he had stuffed inside his spandex underwear on Wednesday. The man, Rohan Myers, arrived at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on September 8 with his crew on Caribbean Airlines Flight 39 from Montego Bay, Jamaica. But U.S. Customs agents noticed Myers,…
The Miami Heat played their first game of the season Wednesday night, taking down the Charlotte Hornets 104-94 in a game that featured the happy return of Chris Bosh, the starting-five of Bosh, Goran Dragic, Dwyane Wade, Luol Deng, and Hassan Whiteside finally playing together, and the return of Josh…
The Sun-Sentinel, who once upon a time endorsed Marco Rubio for Senator, has turned on the Presidential hopeful in a scathing editorial that calls Rubio to quit his day job. The piece, published on Tuesday night, basically calls out Rubio for collecting a fat paycheck and then doing diddly-squat for…
A recent sifting through census data between 2007 and 2014 reveals that, when it comes to the most cost-burdened renters in the country, Fort Lauderdale is pretty screwed. According to Apartment List, 62.5 percent of Fort Lauderdale’s renters are cost-burdened, which is up from 2007 when it was at 56.1…
The Miami Heat kick off their 2015-16 season tonight and we’re so excited our nipples can cut through diamonds. It’s an exciting time to be a Heat fan. Pat Riley has assembled a helluva squad that’s primed and ready to challenge former teammate LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers for…
Beach Education Advocates for Culture, Health, Environment & Safety Foundation Institute (B.E.A.C.H.E.S) has been forced to cancel their Nude Year’s Festival on the beach due to camping concerns by the City. The group, which advocates the cause of Constitutional Rights, fundamental natural rights, and civil liberties of people whose principals include…
Halloween is this Saturday, and that means it’s time to get your party plans in order, and your Trick-O-Treat route all figured out. But, we know the toughest part of this holiday is trying to figure out what to go out as. Your options are quite limited. There’s the usual…
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is openly questioning whether the state is succumbing to pressure from SeaWorld, who happens to be a big Rick Scott donor, and wants to peruse government emails and records to find out. Last week, PETA sent the state’s Office of Open Government a letter requesting…
Whoa what a time to be alive! The Miami Dolphins came out on Sunday, ripped JJ Watt’s arm out of its socket, and proceeded to beat the crap out of the entire Houston Texans franchise over and over with it. The end result was a 44-26 massacre and the Dolphins…
The Houston Texans are visiting the Miami Dolphins this weekend for a Week 7 showdown at Sun Life Stadium. But at least one player, former University of Miami star defensive tackle and current Texan, will be playing with a heavy heart following the shooting death of Corey Jones. Wilfork, who…
In what has been a trend for Broward judges in the last few years, Broward Circuit Judge Cynthia Imperato was busted for DUI back in November of 2013 after driving home from a social gathering with fellow judges and lawyers at Maggiano’s restaurant in Boca. Imaparato admitted to having two glasses…
Back in July, it was announced that waterpark company Schlitterbahn had their sights set on putting the “biggest, baddest” water park ever in Fort Lauderdale. But now the people who operate Rapids Waterpark is suing the city to stop that from happening. In an 11-page complaint filed on Wednesday, Premier…
Flakka has been making headlines across the United States lately and has been most prevalent in Florida, specifically Broward County, where there has been a 45 percent increase in flakka cases over the past year. Flakka’s popularity has spread particularly into the urban areas, thanks to it being extremely inexpensive and…
The two Broward Sheriff’s Office employees who were arrested for inappropriate contact with two inmates say they never had sex with the men, though BSO is saying otherwise. According to a BSO report, Detention Deputy Tara Clark, 37, and Detention Technician Genice Cisnow, 26, spent “countless hours socializing and engaging in…
A peaceful protest was held outside City Hall in Palm Beach Gardens Thursday morning, that featured speakers and musicians who had gathered to remember 31-year-old Corey Jones. Jones, a well known and well liked local drummer, was shot and killed by a Palm Beach Gardens Police officer. Since then, his…
If you’re commenting through the Hollywood and Coral Springs area this morning and into the afternoon, there are a couple of police checkpoints you should be aware of. The Hollywood Police Department, and Coral Springs Police Department are partnering up with the National Insurance Crime Bureau to conduct what they’re…
A protest has been planned in support of Corey Jones, the 31-year-old South Florida musician who was gunned down by a Palm Beach Gardens plain clothes police officer late Sunday night. The protest is being called to begin on Thursday at at 10 a.m. outside Palm Beach Gardens City Hall,…
On Wednesday afternoon, the Leon County Circuit Court will begin hearing oral argument in a case filed by atheist group Center for Inquiry against Lamb of God and Prisoners of Christ, two ministries that are also drug and substance abuse rehab centers. The CFI filed a motion for summary judgement last…
Rep. Shevrin D. Jones, a member of the Florida House of Representatives who represents the 101st District, has called out the state to open an investigation in the shooting death of Corey Jones. Jones, a well-known black local musician, was shot and killed by a by Palm Beach Gardens Police…
In the grand tradition of such notable celebrities like Tracy Morgan and Jim Belushi, Nick Cannon has been named the 2015 Grand Marshal of the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. Last year’s Grand Marshal, Flo Rida, announced his successor during a press conference Monday. Cannon, who has made his name…
