3 week ago.@POTUS on Maduro: "We have a massive armada formed, the biggest we've ever had. He could do whatever he wants, it's alright. If he plays tough, it'll be the last time he's ever able to play tough
Russia has begun evacuating the families of its diplomats from Venezuela, according to a European intelligence official. The move, which includes women and children, started Friday as Moscow assesses the situation in increasingly "grim" terms. Source: AP
Palm Bay driver dies in Melbourne traffic homicide, police say
Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash in Pembroke Pines that toppled a light pole and flooded part of a roadway. Officers have shut down westbound and southbound lanes near Pines Boulevard and Northwest 76th Avenue
Person dies in Daytona Beach two-story house fire
A Davie police officer fired at a driver who hit him while fleeing a traffic stop, officials say
Passenger dies in early morning semi-truck crash in Leesburg, troopers say
Authorities in Florida are accusing a 51-year-old woman of shooting and killing two ex-husbands on the same day this week
Dog killed, resident displaced in Orlando house fire on Emerald Lane
The tanker seized by the US near Venezuela was flying the Guyanese flag and is part of the Iranian regime's ghost fleet.
The US is pursuing a third oil tanker near Venezuela, according to Reuters.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: President Trump has been clear: the embargo on sanctioned oil tankers leaving or bound for Venezuela will remain in full force until the Maduro regime returns all stolen US assets
5 people, including a teenager, shot during a party in Arlington
3 week agoTanker Trackers: An update on SKIPPER (9304667): We are tracking her movements by satellite imagery (just to confirm the AIS data) and can see that she is about a day away from reaching GOLA (Galveston Offshore Lightering Area) where she will have to transfer her 1.85 million barrels cargo onto three smaller tankers in order to feed oil refineries in ports such as Houston
3 week agoIn a pre-dawn action early this morning on Dec. 20, the US Coast Guard with the support of the Department of War apprehended an oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela. The United States will continue to pursue the illicit movement of sanctioned oil that is used to fund narco terrorism in the region. We will find you, and we will stop you. Thank you to our brave men
A US Air Force B-52 bomber enters Ecuador for the first time, in a move reflecting a military buildup around Venezuela that goes beyond limited airstrikes and reinforces regional deployment points in the area.
Fire crews are working to get the upper hand on a raging fire that is burning through an apartment building in North Miami
Trump formally nominates Lt. Gen. Donovan, currently the Vice Commander of SOCOM, to lead U.S. Southern Command. Reuters first reported this last week
Today, Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned several family members and associates of the Maduro-Flores family. This action further targets the narco-corruption structure that sustains Nicolás Maduro’s illegitimate regime, namely the familial networks of Carlos Erik Malpica Flores and Ramon Carretero Napolitano.
3 week agoFour officials (two military and two police officers) were killed in Santa Cruz de Aragua, after an ambush
Woman hurt in shooting at Kissimmee-area home, deputies say
Asked if the US wants regime change in Venezuela, @SecRubio says, "Our goal is regional stability in the national interest of the US. Do we consider Maduro legitimate? - No
A three-car crash near Miami's Wynwood area left a 79-year-old man in critical condition early Friday morning, according to Miami Fire Rescue
3 week agoTrump said he is not ruling out war with Venezuela, telling NBC News, “I don’t rule it out.”
Panama's president announces that a direct flight to Caracas carrying Venezuelan migrants will take place next Monday.
Chevron proceeds with crude oil shipments from Venezuela despite tensions with the U.S., according to Bloomberg
Deadly crash shuts down stretch of road in Osceola County
3 week agoChinese Foreign Ministry: We support Venezuela's request for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council
6-year-old critically injured after being hit by car, troopers say
Maduro speaks by phone with the UN chief after escalating US threats and blockade announced by Trump
