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Miami, Fla. (WFLA) – Two Coast Guard crew members. Six suspicious containers. 18,290 pounds of cocaine and 2,585 pounds. Marijuana. $138 million in illegal drugs removed from the Caribbean. In May alone, the US Coast Guard, backed by other national and international teams, seized and deleted more than $138 million in cocaine and marijuana from six boats in the Caribbean. The crew were on two brave and active Coast Guard ships last week at Port Everglades and Miami Beach, Coast Guard Base. “We are incredibly proud of our brave team and how they illustrate America’s values,” Commander Matthew Press said.…
TALHASSEE — On Friday, a federal court of appeals withheld new Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants entering the state, denying the argument that at least temporarily permitted enforcement by Attorney General James Usmier.In April, US District Judge Kathleen Williams issued a preliminary injunction to block the law. Uthmeier appealed the injunction to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking Williams’s stay in the ruling.Such a stay could have led to the law being enacted while the legal struggle was taking place.However, on Friday, a three-judicial panel of judges in the Atlanta-based court refused a request for stay. The panel said…
A house with an aquarium is not unique. But what about the 650-gallon arched saltwater aquarium walking downstairs to enter the living room? “It was custom made for this space and I think it was a $150,000 aquarium that put it in,” said listing agent Khalif Hezera, along with Prime Minister Sotheby’s International Realty. “It’s definitely one of the most unique things I’ve ever seen in my home period. No bar.” According to GrowthSpotter, it offers five bedrooms, six bathrooms, six bathrooms, five bedrooms, six bathrooms, five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The living room features a 650-gallon arched saltwater aquarium,…
If the most fierce critics of Fort Lauderdale’s evolving skyline had a path, they might close the doors of new developments, lock deadbolts, and throw away the keys.That’s not happening. They know that, so does developers.In today’s economic situation, construction has hit a slowdown. This is a fact of life celebrated by critics. However, there are still many projects in Broward County’s most populous urban pipeline. Many of them are high rise towers filled with new homes when built.If all planned projects are approved and built, more than 27,000 new housing units will be available in Fort Lauderdale over the…
South Florida real estate doesn’t beckon foreign buyers like it used to be. According to a report by the Miami Realtor Association, the percentage of home property purchases by foreign buyers in South Florida fell sharply to 10%, a dramatic decline from 50% in 2018, 2024, and 2024, a decade low. The survey results were based on responses from around 2,400 real estate agents in Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Martin counties, and counties to an online survey sent to approximately 60,000 members. This survey measured purchases from August 2023 to July 2024. Bonnie Heatzig, executive director of South Florida…
Orlando is known for attracting famous artists from the Bad Bunny to the Rolling Stones, but a closer look at the city’s beautiful music scene reveals a diverse array of local bands and musicians who create vibrant sonic tapestry. Hannah Stokes is one of the recognizable names in Orlando’s local music scene. The 26-year-old singer-songwriter began writing music at the age of 12 and is preparing to release his debut full-length album. The title track to “Right Where I Belbing” is scheduled to be released on June 13th. Stokes will play her album release party at Tuffy’s Music Box in…
It is regaining its ability to comment on Tampa Bay Times subscribers later this week. The Times welcomes and supports constructive dialogue and discourse from subscribers regarding stories posted on Tampabay.com. The Comment Forum is intended to be a civic space where people can have meaningful, informed conversations about facts.Times staff retain the privilege to determine what is published on Tampabay.com. To that end, we hold comments published on Hiber along with our work, as we hold journalism to high ethical standards.I wanted to share some tips on how to return to comments and how to become an effective and…
The president sought the nomination of Jared Isaacman after reviewing his “previous association.”Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and former candidate for President Donald Trump’s NASA administrator, has been under scrutiny over past donations amid growing public tensions between Trump and Elon Musk.Trump highlighted Isaac Man’s past contributions, including a $100,000 donation to the Democratic Senate majority PAC in 2021 as a reason to draw out Isaac Man’s nominations.In announcing last week’s decision, Trump cited a “full review of previous associations” and said he would nominate individuals “in America the first to enter space.”Isaac Man was proposed in a top space…
The administration is escalating information and legal war campaigns to attack faith groups outside the border, experts say. WASHINGTON – On June 6, Empett and his supporters lit the spotlight on the invisible war of the Chinese regime, manipulating the West and restraining opposition outside the Chinese border.The panel, hosted by the Capitol Epoch Times, focused on the escalation of oppositional suppression in the US, targeting faith group Farn Gong.The spiritual practice, including meditative exercises, teaches the principles of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance, has been a major target of the Chinese communist regime since Beijing began extensive persecution 26 years…
Metallica’s James Hetfield will be on stage during the M72 World Tour at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Friday, June 6, 2025. (Lewis Santana|Times)Metallica bassist Robert Trujiro and James Hetfield jam out on the M72 World Tour at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Friday, June 6, 2025. (Lewis Santana|Times)Metallica drummer Suulich pays tribute to the crowd while performing on the M72 World Tour at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Friday, June 6, 2025. (Lewis Santana|Times)Metallica’s James Hetfield will be on stage during the M72 World Tour at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Friday, June 6, 2025.…