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Tamarac suspect held without bond after mother’s fatal stabbing

Manuel Farfan Cabello, 28, appeared in court Sunday after being accused of killing his mother at their Tamarac home. A judge denied bond and ordered him to undergo a mental health screening.

October 12, 2026

Politics

Appeals court voids Hope Florida report but leaves questions about $10 million transfer

A Florida appeals court overturned a grand jury report on how $10 million from a Centene settlement flowed through the Hope…

October 12, 2026

Politics

Federal court freezes remaining $20 million DHS ad campaign featuring Trump

A judge barred the administration from placing or expanding television ads funded with $20 million in Department of Homeland…

October 12, 2026

Politics

Six senators challenge Trump’s plan to bring Russian diesel into U.S.

Four Republicans and two Democrats say a proposed Russian diesel deal conflicts with laws restricting Russian energy imports and…

October 12, 2026

Local

Fatal crash reported near NW 21st Avenue and NW 79th Street

A man died Sunday after being struck by a vehicle in northwest Miami-Dade. The sheriff’s Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating…

October 12, 2026

Politics

Broward officials clash over scrutiny of sheriff’s $870 million spending plan

Mayor Mark Bogen says Broward County may pursue legal action unless Sheriff Gregory Tony provides detailed spending records for…

October 12, 2026