Florida

The family did not know of Pearson’s passing until the day before the Oct. 1 service , and by that time, the funeral home had invited the public to attend, saying he had no immediate family. … [Read more...] about Florida veteran who was buried with honors had kin after all

Bello sued in 2017, claiming he was promised a stake in a South Beach hostel that Falwell purchased in 2013 for $4.7 million. Bello claims he and his father, Miami builder Jett Bello, pitched Falwell on the hostel idea after being introduced by a high school friend of the younger Bello. … [Read more...] about Falwell settles lawsuit over Florida real estate venture

In July of 2018, Drejka confronted Markeis McGlockton’s girlfriend for parking in a handicapped space while McGlockton went inside a convenience store with his 5-year-old son. Security video recorded McGlockton leaving the store and shoving Drejka to the ground. Seconds later, Drejka pulled out a handgun and shot the 28-year-old McGlockton as he backed away. … [Read more...] about Florida man faces sentencing in fatal shooting of black man

The 50-year-old Wershe spent three decades behind bars in Michigan on drug charges. He was paroled in 2017 and sent to Florida to serve time for a 2006 conviction involving a car-theft ring while he was imprisoned. … [Read more...] about ‘White Boy Rick’ scheduled for early Florida prison release

This year I’ve been working with Marriott, The Americas to highlight different areas of the country I think make for fun and interesting getaway destinations. In the process I’ve been able to visit several spots that have long been on my own personal bucket list, most recently the Florida Keys. I think we all have a mental image of what the Keys are like, I know that mine was strongly influenced by the Beach Boys’ “Kokomo” and other pop culture references. Of course the reality is always different from our mental constructs, so before I start writing about my Keys experience in earnest, I first wanted to share my initial thoughts about visiting one of the country’s most unusual but remarkable vacation destinations. … [Read more...] about First Thoughts About Visiting the Florida Keys