Air Force Jets Perform World-First Formation Over Miami Beach for Memorial Day

By Suzanne Blake, Reporter, Consumer & Social TrendsPublished May 26, 2025, 4:21 PM EDT A Historic Memorial Day Tribute Over Miami Beach The U.S. Air Force made history this Memorial Day with its first-ever “tri-bomber/fighter dissimilar formation” flyover over Miami Beach, commemorating those who gave their lives in service to the nation. The event, dubbed … Read more

Several People Hospitalized in Florida Following Separate Holiday Boating Incidents

By Stepheny Price, Fox NewsPublished May 26, 2025, 10:12 PM EDT Boating Explosion Near Fort Lauderdale Injures 13 Passengers A Memorial Day at sea turned into a disaster when a boat exploded and caught fire near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, injuring multiple passengers. The U.S. Coast Guard has launched an investigation to determine the cause of … Read more

New Video Shows Woman’s Brutal Fatal Beating on Busy Miami Beach Street

Incident Overview Key Details A new video has surfaced showing a brutal beating on a busy Miami Beach street, which resulted in the death of Anna Mathis and a second-degree murder charge for Zaria Liana Williams. Incident Description The fatal attack occurred on June 26 at the intersection of 5th Street and Ocean Drive. The … Read more

Hurricane Debby Makes Landfall in Florida

Overview By: Elizabeth Wolfe, Aditi Sangal, Antoinette Radford, Eric Zerkel, and Mary Gilbert, CNN Updated: 9:56 AM EDT, Mon August 5, 2024 Key Points Making Landfall Hurricane Debby, a Category 1 storm, made landfall Monday morning near Steinhatchee in Florida’s Big Bend area, with winds reaching 80 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. See … Read more

Swells and Floods Hit Florida Coast as Tropical Storm Debby Approaches

Major Swells in Fort Myers Tropical Storm Debby, currently near the Florida coast, is causing significant swells that are flooding low-lying areas in several cities. Meteorologist Matt Devitt shared images on social media showing swells between two and four feet high (approximately half a meter to 1.2 meters) in Fort Myers. “These are photos of … Read more

Destin vs. South Walton: Emerald Coast Junior Lifeguard Competition

Exciting Beach Day in Walton County Overview of the Event MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — The fourth annual junior lifeguard competition brought an exciting day to Walton County’s Miramar Beach. The event saw 50 kids of various ages splashing, swimming, and running, all vying for bragging rights between the Destin Beach Safety and South Walton … Read more

Flooding Threatens Florida as Excessive Rainfall Approaches

Flood Watch Issued Across South Florida The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a flood watch for several regions in Florida due to excessive rainfall from an approaching tropical storm system. The flood watch will remain in effect through Monday evening. Affected Areas The flood watch impacts the following areas: Southeast Florida: Broward County, … Read more

Miami’s Traffic Woes Highlight Growing Pains in the Booming South

Former reality TV star Fredrik Eklund zips up and down Miami in a lilac Rolls-Royce with a turquoise interior, hunting for multi-million-dollar homes for the rich and powerful. That is, when he’s not stuck in the gridlock. The Traffic Crisis Eklund, 47, is among the thousands who have moved to south Florida in recent years, … Read more

Top 3 Ash Spreading Locations for Floridians

A recent survey by Choice Mutual, an insurance agency specializing in final expense life insurance, asked 3,000 people where they would hypothetically choose to have their ashes spread if there were no restrictions. The results revealed the top choices for each state, with Floridians showing a preference for some of the state’s most iconic and … Read more

Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale Among Top U.S. Destinations for International Travelers

Florida Cities Dominate International Tourism Three Florida cities Miami, Orlando, and Fort Lauderdale rank among the most visited by international travelers in the United States, according to an analysis published on Monday by Luxury Link using data from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Miami: A Global Tourism Hub Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall was recorded as the second most … Read more