Kenneth K. Smith
The South Florida Bulls are set to clash with the UTSA Roadrunners in a captivating basketball showdown on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The Bulls, boasting a remarkable 19-5 overall record and a dominant 12-1 in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), will enter the game as 6.5-point favorites against the Roadrunners, who are struggling this season … Read more
In a striking deviation from the norm, Death Valley National Park, one of the driest regions in the United States, has recently become the site of a rare and fascinating phenomenon: the formation of a temporary lake. This occurrence has attracted kayakers and nature enthusiasts from across the nation, eager to witness and engage with … Read more
Nearly ten years ago, California led the United States in environmental action by becoming the first state to ban single-use plastic bags. This ambitious move aimed to address the growing plastic waste problem plaguing not only the state but the entire globe. However, the outcomes of this legislation have not been as successful as anticipated, … Read more
In an effort to combat rising gun violence among youth, Florida is poised to take a significant legislative step. The state is considering a bill that aims to impose stricter penalties on minors found in possession of firearms. This move is seen as a critical response to the growing concern over gun-related incidents involving children. … Read more
In Winter Park, Florida, an operation conducted by Seminole County sheriff’s deputies resulted in the arrest of 19 individuals this past Saturday. The arrests came after a covert investigation into a ‘pop-up’ business suspected of illicitly selling marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms. Adjacent to the scene of the sting, Jessie Santiago, an employee at a local … Read more
The trend of New Yorkers relocating continues unabated, with the Empire State witnessing the most significant population dip nationally. Between July 2022 and July 2023, New York saw over 100,000 residents depart, as estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau, marking a notable demographic shift. Heather Radzikowski, a lifelong resident of Buffalo, represents this migratory wave, … Read more
An outbreak of measles has prompted an investigation by the Florida Department of Health, centered around Manatee Bay Elementary School located in Weston, South Florida. The Broward County Health Department disclosed on Sunday that four cases have been confirmed at the educational institution. Initial reports emerged on Thursday with one case, and by Saturday, three … Read more
Eight distinguished pizza establishments in Florida have garnered national attention by securing their places on Yelp’s esteemed 2024 list of top pizza spots in the United States, as celebrated by the platform’s most discerning reviewers, the Yelp Elite Squad. Regrettably, for enthusiasts residing in or near Jacksonville, a local favorite has not made the cut … Read more
The small town of Livingston, located roughly 70 miles northeast of Houston, Texas, is grappling with the unsettling disappearance of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham. Last seen on Thursday morning, Audrii was expected to board her school bus but never arrived, sparking immediate concern and a wide-reaching search effort. The mystery deepened when a red “Hello Kitty” … Read more
In the face of a statewide decline in drug overdose fatalities, the Pensacola region remains the most afflicted area in Florida, recording the highest rate of drug overdose deaths, significantly surpassing the state average. Recent data from the Florida Attorney General’s Office, sourced from the Bureau of Vital Statistics, indicates a modest 3% reduction in … Read more