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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — Survivors of a boat explosion in Fort Lauderdale on Memorial Day talk about the first horrifying incident and the moment leading up to the fire. “I remember everything vividly,” said Cassandra Rivera, who was among the 15 people on that fateful day, along with her husband and two children. “I was giving my little one, a cache, water, and he looked at me and said, ‘Mom, I think something bad will happen,'” Rivera said. “And on the other side, on the right, all I could hear was that my husband “smells fuel, I smell it.…
By Mauricio Savarese and Eléonore Hughes Brazil, Brazil (AP) – Most of Brazil’s Supreme Court justice has agreed to hold social media companies liable for illegal postings by users. A top Brazilian court has decided to control two different cases to help them understand how to deal with social media companies as reports of fraud, child pornography and violence have become ramped online among teenagers. Critics warn that such measures could threaten freedom of speech as the platform preemptively removes content that could become an issue. Gilmer Mendes on Wednesday became the sixth of 11 court judges who vote to…
Q: When I divorced 10 years ago, I was allowed to continue living in the house until my son grew up, but I had to cover all the costs of the home, including the mortgage. Now that he’s gone to college, I want to sell my house, take my share of fairness and move it into a small apartment. My previous spouse wants to split the equity 50/50, but I think I should keep the property for years and receive credit to pay off the mortgage. Who is right? – Arana A: It is understandable that the long-term impact of…
Multi-hyphenate – and Multi-Tony Winner – Rachanze will be performing a one-night concert at Orlando’s Renaissance Theatre this month, with the theatres to announce today. Her latest Tony Award-winning Fresh – she picked up one on Sunday as the producer of Best Play “Purpose” – Rachanze will be the headline for the June 30th show in Orlando, celebrating the highlights of her career. Born in St. Augustine as Ronda Sapp, Rachanze graduated from the College of Arts in Philadelphia, where she studied theater and dance. Her first Broadway credits appeared in 1986 when she danced in the “Uptown … It’s…
Florida’s key is ready to see gusts of winds from new developments despite warnings that island chains are already overcrowded with worse traffic and increased flood risk.Senate Bill 180, which focuses primarily on hurricane recovery and emergency response, will allow up to 900 new developments in Florida Keys over the next decade, pushing up to 24 to 24.5 hours 30 minutes ahead, through slight changes to the mandatory evacuation windows in Monroe County.Small tweaks can have great results for the key. Key is the only growing player in Florida.Longtime activist Ed Davidson, chair of the Environmental Group, the Florida Keys…
The necklace, located deep in the Atlantic, is currently at Titanic’s home. An Orlando attraction dedicated to artifact displays and a gorgeous liner story. Operated by International Drive, the attraction features newly preserved items photographed from Titanic debris in 2000. The ship smashed and sank on a maiden voyage from England after struck Iceberg in 1912. “We’ve been recovering artifacts for a long time, but we’ve been displaying the same thing for a long time, so it’s a huge deal for us to have new things open to the public,” said Tomasina Ray, president and collection director of RMS Titanic…
Even with six goals from the home team, the fight may have attracted the biggest cheers of the night. “It’s a physical sport,” said Gadjovic, who is considered one of the top NHL fighters. “We’re together as a team. We all have each other’s backs. I was tied up with the nurse. We were stuck together for a few minutes there. It (the fight) felt quite long. We love playing at home. Just as fans support the Panthers, Gadjovic supports his teammates. Showing their appreciation, he received the game pack in the locker room after the victory. “An incredible guy…
South Florida real estate broker, accused of locking thousands of Florida homeowners in fraudulent contracts, is canceling those contracts in accordance with a February ruling from a Hillsboro County judge. Over 9,000 Floridians have signed “Homeowner Benefit Agreements” with MV Realty, giving the company the exclusive right to list their homes. Many people weren’t aware that these contracts would last for 40 years, allowing MV Realty to place a lien in their home if they were listed in another brokerage. The only way out of it was to pay a fee equivalent to 3% of the property’s value.After the Tampa…
I often walked to school in my second grade. I went to pick up my friend Mike and we two 7 year olds passed the wooden train bridge, down the hill, slid through the park, crossed a four-lane road to school.We were wearing our jackets when it rained. Sometimes we ran to make the early bells. I can still hear our mom’s notes: Exercise is good for you.Just stick together. You’ll be fine. And of course:Don’t be late!We made our own 25-minute pilgrimage. Many of our classmates have completed their independent journey to school. You may have done the same…
With nearly an hour and a half at Camp World Stadium at Camp World Stadium on Tuesday night, Post Malone sat on a shirtless stage, lit up his cigarette, looking as if all of his energy had been spent. After a while, he began a fiery production of his 2018 hit “Rockstar.” It featured a fire column that lit up all the corners of the outdoor venue and stage. Almost ten years after his music career, Malone, nearly 30, has proven that he can be a rock star, rap star, country star, or what he wants. His setlist featured several…