Lawyers for man who died after riding roller coaster discuss cause of death
Attorneys for the family of the a man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort believe he hit his head on a restraint.
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Attorneys for the family of the a man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort believe he hit his head on a restraint.
A total of four men have been arrested in connection to the investigation. Yancey, 3, was killed while at a birthday party at a Fort Lauderdale park in 2024.
Sean "Diddy" Combs appeared in court again Thursday, one week before he was scheduled to be sentenced for his July conviction on two prostitution-related charges.
Police are set to announce more arrests were made in the death of 3-year-old Rylo, who was at a playground when he was struck by a stray bullet.
Google flagged the teen's account, sending a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which alerted the Broward Sheriff's Office, finally sending a tip to Homestead police.
Authorities in Washington state have found human remains they believe are those of Travis Decker, the fugitive father accused of killing his three young daughters earlier this year before disappearing into the wilderness.
State officials approved the hunt in August despite strong opposition.
A Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife's sister and parents and setting their house on fire was put to death Wednesday.
A Miami-Dade County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Tuesday evening after responding to reports of an armed individual threatening people in the Goulds community.
The driver went into the hospital to admit a patient when the ambulance was stolen early Tuesday morning.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
City of Miami police are investigating a fatal shooting of a man who was pronounced dead at the scene outside ONE Gentleman's Club on NE 79 Street.
Police are investigating the suspicious deaths of two people found in a home and are seeking the public's help to locate the homeowner's missing grandson.
According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, the man was already classified as a "special status inmate due to prior arrests for battery on law enforcement and threats against a judge when the incident happened.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass says four arrests have been made in connection to the shooting of Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard.
Former State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book, who was a sexual-abuse victim, helped lead efforts to get the driver's license designation requirement.
Miami Dolphins linebackers coach Ryan Crow, arrested in Fort Lauderdale on a domestic battery charge, is set to appear before a judge Saturday morning as the team places him on administrative leave.
The families of the two children who were shot and killed early Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic Church in southwest Minneapolis spoke out for the first time Thursday afternoon.
A judge said in an order that it was "baffling" that the woman had been "detained in the first place."
Six men were arrested in Franklin County during a multi-agency undercover sting targeting online child predators in North Florida.
Deputies in Southeast Florida arrested a wanted traveling thief after finding more than $400,000 in stolen jewelry, luxury watches and cash, authorities said.
Authorities in Hillsborough County, Florida, arrested a 34-year-old man in Tampa after learning that he had an active fugitive warrant for a 2023 fatal shooting in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The girl said the attack happened as she tried to get into her apartment complex.
Donna Adelson is on trial for orchestrating the 2014 murder of her former son-in-law, Daniel Markel.
Authorities say a Bucks County resident sent explicit emails to a 14-year-old Florida influencer before showing up at her home.
The movie's inspiration is a multi-million dollar cash seizure in Miami Lakes in 2016. Filmmakers, though, set their crime thriller in Hialeah.
Interstate 95 south is closed near Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach after a pursuit, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
The Department of Justice said U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez imposed the sentence on 62-year-old Marcos Tomas Perez of Miami, who was charged with transporting and transferring stolen goods in interstate commerce in the summer of 2025.
An elderly lawyer was arrested at his home in Buffalo Grove and charged with fraud, money laundering in theft for allegedly stealing funds from the city of Tallahassee, Florida.
A Miami woman was arrested after posing as an immigration attorney and stealing money from a woman looking for help, police say.
The movie's inspiration is a multi-million dollar cash seizure in Miami Lakes in 2016. Filmmakers, though, set their crime thriller in Hialeah.
Interstate 95 south is closed near Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach after a pursuit, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
The Department of Justice said U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez imposed the sentence on 62-year-old Marcos Tomas Perez of Miami, who was charged with transporting and transferring stolen goods in interstate commerce in the summer of 2025.
An elderly lawyer was arrested at his home in Buffalo Grove and charged with fraud, money laundering in theft for allegedly stealing funds from the city of Tallahassee, Florida.
A Miami woman was arrested after posing as an immigration attorney and stealing money from a woman looking for help, police say.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
One year after President Trump announced it, the U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Infectious disease experts call the decision "scientifically reckless."
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.