Southeastern Florida county, a major political and economic hub north of Miami-Dade and Broward
Louisiana has documented nine Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, with five fatalities. All cases involve wounds exposed to seawater and occurred in people with underlying conditions. Florida reports 14 cases and two deaths in a parallel uptick. Authorities warn about risk from warm coastal waters, advise wound protection, and urge avoidance of raw shellfish.
Israeli Foreign Minister Sa’ar has travelled from Miami to Quito, marking the first Israeli foreign ministerial visit to Ecuador in 44 years. In Quito, he will meet Ecuador’s foreign minister and President Noboa, before heading to Colombia for the president-elect’s inauguration. The trip follows a shift in Colombia’s stance toward Israel and signals broader Latin American realignment.
Tiger Woods has appeared in a Martin County courtroom, agreeing to a reduced DUI charge and facing a five-year driver’s license suspension. He was involved in a beachside crash on Jupiter Island; police found pain pills but a Breathalyzer was negative. No injuries were reported.
Developing contests across the U.S. see heavy spending from national committees and super PACs. Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, and Kansas are among the states where ads and funding shifts aim to influence close races. The dynamic spending reflects a broader scramble to protect or seize Senate control as Election Day approaches.
Trump has proposed converting a Florida golf course into a US Presidential Golf Course with a dedicated lodge and free access for current and former presidents and visiting leaders. The plan emphasizes security and proximity to an airport, drawing comparisons to Camp David. Local officials are reviewing the proposal, which would require county approval and alignment with Secret Service needs.
Leslie Roberts has been sentenced to three years and 10 months in federal prison for wire fraud tied to a Warhol-forgeries scheme. He must repay about $2.6 million. Co-conspirator Carlos Melendez pleaded guilty and was sentenced to probation. The cases echo a broader wave of fake Warhol activity in South Florida.
A Learjet 60 headed to the Bahamas has crashed in Palm Beach County, killing all nine aboard. The aircraft departed Austin, Texas, and was descending amid ice and severe turbulence before a steep loss of altitude. Authorities say the crash occurred near a roadway, with no immediate reports of ground casualties; the FAA is supporting an NTSB investigation.