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Jordanish Torres-Garcia appeared in court, accused of a deadly Florida carjacking and claiming he was paid to abduct the victim.

Chantal Osborne is named the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Principal of the Year, receiving a new car and a cash prize.

Fire ripped through a Cooper City home early Friday morning, sending firefighters scrambling to contain the flames that had taken hold of the structure's garage and attic. The inferno was first reported just after 7:40 a.m. at 11523 SW 53rd Place. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue crews arrived on the scene to find the garage, which was converted into a bedroom, engulfed in flames, with the fire quickly spreading to the attic space above, According to WSVN.

Two men were arrested in Sacramento, California, for a fatal shooting that occurred outside a Florida bar, which resulted in one death and one injury.

A 39-year-old woman faced a judge in Broward County Friday, standing accused of violent conduct within the confines of a domestic partnership, with allegations including an injured face sustained by the victim and property damage, specifically a car. Erica Gomez made her appearance in bond court, where the victim, speaking through the tremors of fear and the weight of responsibility for a young child, laid bare their ordeals before Circuit Judge Michele McCaul Ricca, stating, "First, obviously, I am afraid," as reported by

Bookworms and researchers take note: the Palm Beach County Library System is slated to press pause on its in-person services come May 2. According to an announcement on the county's official website, all branches will to temporarily shut down to embark on a full day of staff development, aptly dubbed "LEAD."

Miami's free resource fair hosted by Commissioner Bastien offers various services on April 27 at Oak Grove Park.

A Palm Beach restaurant manager is under fire for the alleged sexual abuse of a 16-year-old employee, with accusations spanning several months. Juan Carlos Trujillo, 54, was arrested after a troubling series of events culminating in the victim's car accident while under the influence of alcohol. Currently lodged in Palm Beach County jail without bond, Trujillo faces a tally of 13 charges, including sexual assault and child abuse, according to law enforcement officials and a report furnished by WFLX.

The City of West Palm Beach is turning its spotlight on the locally-owned businesses that line its streets, by joining the national Small Business Week celebration from April 28 to May 4. This annual tradition is dedicated to acknowledging the significant contributions that small businesses make to both the economy and the social framework of communities across the country.

Shots rang out in West Palm Beach Saturday night at a trailer park, with Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputies responding to a scene of violence. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a man was found with a gunshot wound at Casa Del Monte mobile home park, located near Forest Hill Boulevard and Jog Road, WPTV reported.