Florida'da 10 yıl sonra ilk kez aynı gün iki idam cezası uygulandı. 68 yaşındaki James Aren Duckett ve 80 yaşındaki Dominick Anthony Occhicone ceza infaz edildi.
SpaceX prepares for Starship's 13th test flight, India's Vikram-1 achieves first private orbital launch, and the US considers offshore oil platforms as launch pads.
DEEP's Vanguard, the first US open-ocean subsea habitat in 40 years, is deployed in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, enabling long-duration underwater research for up to 4 aquanauts, focusing on marine science, human health in extreme environments, and astronaut training.
Connor Read, a 29-year-old British man living in the US since age nine, was detained by ICE in Florida after a green card interview and faces deportation. Separated from his wife and twin sons, Read's detention stems from minor convictions and expired DACA status, with an appeal decision potentially taking six months.
Firefighters in Bonita Springs, Florida, with Turtle Time Inc. volunteers, rescued 14 sea turtle hatchlings trapped in storm drains near Mediterra Beach Club. Disoriented by artificial lights, the hatchlings were safely released into the Gulf of Mexico, highlighting conservation challenges from coastal development.
A Florida pastor, Scott Winters, has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT's medical advice, which included religious references, repeatedly discouraged him from seeking emergency treatment for serious symptoms. This allegedly led to a near-fatal pulmonary embolism, causing him to lose his home and career.
A new housing development in San Antonio, Florida, Mirada, is experiencing a real estate boom driven by America's largest 15-acre Crystal Lagoon. The man-made pool offers resort-style amenities, attracting buyers seeking an inland waterfront lifestyle.
Florida scientists' efforts to use captive female pythons and rabbit scents as lures to detect invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades have largely failed, according to recent studies. Despite these setbacks, removal programs using radio-tagged male scout snakes and paid hunters show progress in reducing python populations.
Florida scientists from the University of Miami have moved 30 fragments of critically endangered elkhorn coral from underwater nurseries to a land-based hatchery. This emergency relocation aims to protect the coral's genetic diversity from an anticipated intense marine heatwave this summer, following devastating bleaching events in 2023 and 2024 that left the species functionally extinct across much of South Florida.
Residents in Hernando County, Florida, are protesting hyperscale data center construction, pushing for a ban despite a temporary moratorium. The bipartisan backlash, driven by environmental, social, and national security concerns, is influencing local politics and the gubernatorial race, with some Republicans threatening to vote Democrat.
New research indicates that using captive female pythons or rabbit scent as lures to detect invasive Burmese pythons in Florida's Everglades has been largely ineffective. Despite these setbacks, state agencies and conservation groups continue to make progress through hunting and radio-tracking programs, aiming to restore native wildlife populations.
Authorities rescued 92 animals—80 cats and 12 dogs—from a Florida home in Stuart after complaints, finding them in extreme heat and unsanitary conditions. The homeowner, 77-year-old Gail Giustino, was arrested on animal cruelty charges, while many animals received veterinary care and some were reunited with owners.
A Florida teen, RKC, dropped his lawsuit against Meta alleging its platforms caused his depression and anxiety, days before trial. This follows settlements with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap, and other recent verdicts against social media companies for addictive products.
A 77-year-old Florida woman was arrested after 80 cats and 12 dogs were found in her Stuart home living in extreme hoarding conditions, including high temperatures and a foot of faeces. A hazmat team was needed for rescue, and the woman faces animal cruelty charges.
Inter Miami has signed midfielder Casemiro to a one-year contract, but Major League Soccer is investigating the club for potential tampering in acquiring his discovery rights from LA Galaxy. The league will release settlement terms after the review is complete.
A new book, 'Gullah-Geechee Diasporas,' challenges the static view of Gullah Geechee culture, revealing its widespread influence across the US South and beyond. Editors Muhammad Fraser-Rahim and Elizabeth J West discuss how essays explore the community's dynamic history, language, music, and religion, emphasizing its significant contributions and ongoing evolution.
Authorities rescued 80 cats and 12 dogs from the squalid Stuart, Florida home of 77-year-old Gail Giustino, a mail carrier, who was charged with animal cruelty and confinement. The animals were found in extreme conditions, with up to a foot of feces, and Giustino is believed to be suffering from mental health issues.
A 15-year-old Florida plaintiff, R.K.C., dropped his addiction lawsuit against Meta, having previously settled similar claims against TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. He sought accountability for social media's harm to young people.
Israeli-American reality TV personality Yakir Levi, 45, died after falling from the 28th floor of a luxury hotel in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami. Authorities are investigating the incident as an unclassified death, with his family expressing shock and seeking answers.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has amassed a vast residential portfolio over two decades, including properties in Washington, California, Washington D.C., New York, Florida, and Hawaii. His buying pattern often involves acquiring neighboring properties to expand existing compounds, with recent purchases totaling $234 million on Indian Creek Island, Miami.
Tropical Storm Bertha is forecast to bring flooding and strong winds to the U.S. Gulf Coast from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana, prompting communities to distribute sandbags and close beaches. Bertha is expected to make landfall Wednesday night southeast of New Orleans.
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28 tuổi, người Mexico, đã tử vong ở Florida sau khi bị xe đầu kéo đâm trúng lúc chạy trốn đặc vụ ICE và An ninh Nội địa Mỹ tại một trạm xăng. Anh này sang Mỹ bằng visa du lịch, và cái chết của anh là trường hợp thứ ba trong một tuần liên quan đến chạm trán với ICE.
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, a 28-year-old Mexican tourist with a valid visa, died in Florida after being struck by a truck while fleeing federal immigration officers. His death, the third in a week involving ICE encounters, has prompted the Mexican government to request a review of migrant deaths.
Florida recycled over 500,000 tonnes of oyster and clam shells from restaurants into the Gulf of Mexico since 2007. Initially doubted, this effort successfully restored damaged marine habitats, improved water quality, boosted fish populations, and protected coastlines, inspiring similar programs across several US states.
