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MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – A Miami man was arrested over the weekend, and detectives say he learned he was abusing his 6-year-old son-in-law in an unusual and violent way. Zachary Perez, 42, has been charged with aggravated child abuse that caused major physical harm following an investigation into the treatment of his son-in-law, according to a report by NBC 6 South Florida. Man killed by masked robbers at Lake Placid Motel in a set up involving five people: Sheriff Detectives at the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said they learned that Perez repeatedly punched the boy in his face. The six-year-old was…
US ambassador Pete Hextra said he hopes that tariff transactions between his country and Canada will be achieved soon, but suggested that some tariffs could remain in place after that.In an interview with Global News, which aired on May 11, Hoekstra pointed to the trade deal his country reached with the UK last week.Hoekstra said that US tariffs in Canada will “be “not sure” that US tariffs in Canada will be “fully removed” after asking whether achieving certain benchmarks or meeting certain criteria would lead to such outcomes.Canada is under three different sets of US tariffs. The first set will…
Kissimmee City Commissioners will move forward next summer with a road project that they hope to change downtown fabrics. The Connect-Kissimmee-Plan, approved on April 6, narrows almost two miles of downtown’s main road between John Young Parkway and Vine Street from four lanes to two miles. The $16.3 million project aims to make downtown pedestrian-friendly by expanding sidewalks and reducing vehicle traffic. The commissioner fought over the idea of a “road diet” for years. This reduces lanes and slows down speeds to improve safety, slow down speeds, and improve mobility for everyone, as business owners were concerned about the economic…
TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — State lawmakers have yet to pass the budget, and the July 1 deadline is fast approaching. Leadership in both homes is pushing back negotiations. Lawmakers are already working overtime and have originally extended the 2025 session until June 6th. But now, Florida homes and Senate leaders don’t have an end date to pass the state’s budget.House Speaker Daniel Perez (R-Miami) has issued a statement to members of the House that the Senate president is back to his words. We apologize for the delay in this update, but things have changed dramatically since we were together last…
The governor of Baja California and her husband did not say why.The governor of Mexican border states in Baja, California, said on May 11 that both her and her husband’s US visas had withdrawn.Carlos Torres, husband of Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Avila-Both are in the dominant Morena Party.-On Facebook, he wrote that a US consul official told him his US non-immigrant visa had been revoked.”My conscience is calm and I am confident that the situation will be resolved in a favorable way,” he said in the post, “I have contacted an international immigration law expert who is evaluating…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Gov. Ron DeSantis said the Florida Highway Patrol Troopers have more powers in immigration cases. FHP troopers are sworn as Special Deputy Deputy US Former to grant broader authority when special agents and even FWC officers illegally involve people in the country. Republicans announce sudden cuts to Medicaid in part of Trump tax bill The governor said this would allow Florida law enforcement officials to run business without the help of federal agencies and arrest illegal immigrants. “Early this week, we had over 100 FHP troopers sworn as special Deputy US ex-s. The head of FHP…
Dee-Ann Durbin McDonald said Monday that it plans to hire up to 375,000 US restaurant employees this summer. The Chicago Burger giant said the enhanced job openings were due to the expansion of the US. The company, which has more than 13,500 restaurants in the US, is planning to open another 900 by 2027. U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez Deremar joined McDonald’s President Joe Arlinger to announce his employment at a McDonald’s restaurant near Columbus, Ohio. “McDonald’s is causing ripple effects of prosperity for workers, communities and the economy,” Damer said. “By expanding the workforce, businesses will be pushing for…
Three years after handing over Primeland to the developer, the Fort Lauderdale commissioner asks him to prove he has the money to build the food hall, cultural center and arts park he has promised.At a public meeting Tuesday, developer Jeff John had not proven that funding was in place.The committee agreed to declare that John and his company will make FTL a one-stop by default on the contract. He now has 30 days to “fix” the default by proving that he has money.If he misses the deadline, Mayor Dean Trantalis told the South Florida Sun Sentinel he would recommend the…
Falun Dafa was introduced to the public in China in 1992 and is now spread to 159 countries around the world. Union Square in New York City was brought to life on May 11th with music, dance and vibrant colours. This is because more than 1,000 local Falun Gong practitioners gathered to celebrate Falun Gong Day around the world.This day marks the introduction of Falun Gong, which was observed annually on May 13th and was introduced in 1992 of spiritual practices published in China. This practice quickly gained popularity with millions of followers before the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recognized…
Just behind Montana, Florida is the second best state working to raise wages, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Florida recorded a 19.9% increase in wages between 2020 and 2023, marking the second-largest increase in wages (over the inflation). During that period, wage increases in Florida have averaged from $18.07 in 2020 to $21.67 in 2023, 66 cents per hour better than the overall increase in the US.Essentially, Floridians were 13 cents better per hour in 2023 than in 2020. This is because the median hourly wage in 2020 was $21.50 for $2023.The BLS figures also showed which…