Carlos Mendez

Yesterday, a serious multiple-vehicle crash occurred in Port St. Lucie, inciting an active investigation by local authorities. As reported by CBS12, the Port St. Lucie Police Department responded to the scene at Northwest St. James Drive and Charleston Oaks Drive at around 7:05 p.m.

South Ocean Boulevard, the prominent thoroughfare that runs alongside former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, has once again opened to traffic. This event, as reported by CBS12, comes after nearly six months of a security-oriented closure that saw residents and service providers needing to provide proper identification to gain passage. The prolonged restriction, which extended to the bridges and marine pathways in proximity to the estate, was implemented due to security concerns involving "Mar-a-Lago and U.S. Secret Service-protected" individuals.

In a swift move following the inauguration, the Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as the nation's top diplomat, making him the 72nd Secretary of State and the first Latino to secure this position. The unanimous vote, an emphatic 99-0, came as President Donald Trump begins his term with Republican majorities in Congress, eager to set his Cabinet swiftly in alignment with his reclamation of the Oval Office, according to information obtained by NBC Miami.

As President Donald Trump secures his second term, South Florida braces for the impact of stringent border policies that have already begun to resonate throughout immigrant communities. According to a report by CBS News Miami, Margelis Tinocco, along with over 30,000 migrants, felt the immediate sting of change when her immigration appointment was canceled following the termination of the CBP One app. Immigration attorney Willie Allen voiced his concern, stating, "I'm concerned if we militarize the border, what will happen next."

A Miami teen was transported to the hospital following a shooting incident in Liberty City, local law enforcement agencies have confirmed. The shooting occurred yesterday around 8:15 p.m. in the vicinity of Northwest 13th Avenue and 60th Street.

Three individuals were transferred to local hospitals following a collision involving a tour bus and multiple vehicles in downtown Miami. As reported by

On Monday, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders that have stirred controversy as they address gender identification and diversity initiatives within the federal government. The first order asserts that the government will only recognize "two sexes, male and female," reversing policies that allowed for more inclusive identification options on federal documents. According to NBC News, Trump's administration will “require that government-issued identification documents, including passports, visas, and Global Entry cards, accurately reflect the holder’s sex."

Miami-Dade Public Schools have taken a significant stride towards enhancing the educational landscape for its students at J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High School with the announcement of a major renovation project. The ceremony to mark the beginning of construction was covered by WSVN, which reported that the school district is pumping $36.2 million into the overhaul of the existing facilities and the addition of new infrastructure.

Yesterday evening, East Oakland Park Boulevard experienced a disruption in its usual flow of traffic when a vehicle crashed into a streetlight, leading to significant delays and road closures. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue swiftly responded to the incident which occurred west of Federal Highway, WSVN reports. The force of the crash was such that the pole toppled, ending up atop the car in question.

To the editor — When Jimmy Carter was president, you probably could not get a mocha in this town. You could, however, get an Orange Julius with a raw egg