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South Florida
Newton, MA
News
Ryan Routh Reportedly Tries To Stab Himself After Verdict In Trump Assassination Attempt Trial
There was chaos in court moments after a jury found Ryan Wesley Routh guilty in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the defendant reportedly tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen, triggering a chaotic scene as marshals rushed the defense table. The verdict was returned Tuesday, Sept. 23, in a South Florida courtroom overseen by US District Judge Aileen Cannon after the jury deliberated two hours. She described the courtroom commotion as an “outburst,” and Routh was forcibly removed before being brought back in shackles to be told he will be sentenced on Thursday, Dec. 18, ac…
Southampton, NY
Weather
First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Predicted To Form: Here's Timing
The Atlantic hurricane season is about to heat up, with forecasters predicting the first hurricane of 2025 will form this week and could intensify into a major storm as it churns westward across open waters. Now a tropical rainstorm, the system developed near the Cabo Verde Islands in the central Atlantic Ocean over the weekend. New Update: Major Hurricane Possible As Atlantic System Likely To Rapidly Strengthen On Sunday, Aug. 10, AccuWeather became the first source to issue a track and intensity forecast for the system, which is projected to strengthen late in the week and could reach …
East Hampton, NY
Weather
Coastal Concerns Grow As Atlantic Tropical Activity Ramps Up
The Atlantic hurricane season is ramping up, and forecasters are urging caution as several areas of tropical activity could impact the US Southeast and the Caribbean in the coming days. “The tropics were unusually quiet last August and into the start of September," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva. "The activity we’re seeing in the Atlantic basin right now is typical, not unusual. Every season is different." From Friday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 10, meteorologists are closely monitoring conditions near the Southeast coast, where a medium risk of tropical development could b…
Arlington, VA
Politics
Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney's '
Hottest
' Ad After Learning She's Registered Republican
President Donald Trump is celebrating actress Sydney Sweeney and her American Eagle jeans after learning she's a registered Republican. Trump posted about the "Euphoria" star on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday, Aug. 4. Sweeney has most recently gained attention for her American Eagle advertising campaign that some have accused of promoting eugenics. The 27-year-old registered as a Republican in June 2024, according to voter registration data in Monroe County, Florida. Sweeney's registration came shortly after she bought a mansion in the Florida Keys, The Guardian reported. …
Atlantic City, NJ
Business
Spirit Adding Flights From Atlantic City Airport To Miami: Here's What To Know
Jersey Shore travelers will soon have a new way to reach South Florida. Spirit Airlines is launching nonstop flights from Atlantic City International Airport to Miami International Airport, a spokesperson said to the Daily Voice on Friday, June 13. The seasonal service starts Wednesday, Aug. 13. The flights will be offered four times a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. "We know many of our Atlantic City guests enjoy traveling to South Florida, and we're excited to make it easier to visit Miami and enjoy the city's beautiful beaches, unique culture and exciting ni…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Business
JetBlue Adding Second Nonstop Service At PHL, Restoring Route After Three-Year Gap
JetBlue is restoring nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale — nearly three years after stopping service to the South Florida hub. JetBlue Airways will resume service between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the airline announced on Thursday, April 10. The move gives JetBlue its only other nonstop route from Philadelphia besides Boston. The twice-daily service to FLL will begin on Thursday, July 3. "As JetBlue continues to build the best East Coast leisure network, we are offering customers …
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Arrest Made In Miami Killing Of Man Week Before NJ Wedding
An arrest has been made in last February's Miami killing of a 39-year-old man just a week before he was set to get married in Lakewood, NBC Miami reports. Hershy Schwartz was found shot dead in North Miami Beach on Feb. 19 in a strong-arm robbery, police said. A suspect in the killing, Louis Antuwn Redmon, 23, was arrested Wednesday, May 17 by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, NBC said. Redmon was being held in connection with Schwartz's death on charges of first-degree murder, armed robbery, armed carjacking, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, records show. Update: Po…
Newark, NJ
Sports
Golf Cart DUI Briefly Lands NJ Devils Associate Coach In Florida Jail
NHL All Star Game Week proved to be unforgettable for NJ Devils Associate Coach Andrew Brunette, who was arrested for driving a golf cart while under the influence last week in Florida, various news outlets are reporting citing authorities in Broward County. It all started early Wednesday, Jan. 25 when a sheriff's deputy was apparently writing a ticket for Brunette's illegally parked golf cart outside of a Deerfield Beach bar, according to local10, who first reported the incident. SLATER SCOOP: New Jersey Devils associate coach Andrew Brunette was arrested for DUI in South Florida on We…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Fake Nursing Degrees Sold For $15K, Pair Arrested In South Jersey: Feds
A large-scale scheme to sell fake nursing degrees has been busted up by federal authorities. Two South Jersey men were charged in the scheme that allowed thousands of prospective nurses to skip time-consuming training and licensing by purchasing credentials for up to $15,000. Those indicted collected more than $100 million peddling the bogus licenses, federal officials said. HHS-OIG, the FBI and Justice Department worked jointly on the operation, dubbed "Operation Nightingale," named after Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The overall scheme involved the distribut…
Edison, NJ
Sports
Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins Of NJ Killed By Dump Truck On Florida Highway: ESPN
Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback and New Jersey native Dwayne Haskins died after being struck by a dump truck while walking on a Florida highway early Saturday, April 9, ESPN reports. He was 24 years old. ALSO SEE: Dwayne Haskins Had Chilling Final Instagram Story Haskins was trying to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 when he was struck, Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Indiana Miranda told ESPN. The Highland Park native had been training in South Florida with his teammates, the outlet said. Statement from Head Coach Mike Tomlin: pic.twitter.com/hI5QaKzBUq — Pitts…
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
This Food Savings & Rewards App Lets You Save At 1500+ Restaurants!
A food savings & rewards membership committed to alleviating hunger is offering a free 12-month trial for Daily Voice readers. Foodie Card established a presence on Long Island, expanded to the Tri-State area, South Florida, and recently increased its footprint in Westchester. Restaurant lovers can enjoy 10% off their entire bill at over 1500 participating establishments (valid for both dine-in and pickup). One reward point is earned for every dollar saved, which can be later redeemed for gift cards to popular retailers like Amazon, Target, VISA, HomeGoods, and more! Would you like t…
Massapequa, NY
News
New Airline Coming To Long Island MacArthur
It'll be a breeze to get a flight at MacArthur Airport after an upstart airline added the Long Island destination to its growing list of routes. “Breeze Airways,” which was founded by David Neelman, the mind behind JetBlue and other major airline start-ups, is set to begin flying in and out of the Ronkonkoma airport as soon as early 2022. Eight new routes will be added in February from MacArthur and Palm Beach International Airport in Florida as Breeze's 17th and 18 destinations, expanding the airline's network to 42 routes. "Breeze’s business model is to add ‘nice, new nonstop’ flights on…
Torrington, CT
News
Covid-
19: CDC Survey Reveals Percentage Of CT Residents Who've Had Virus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) teamed with commercial laboratories to find the percentage of those who have tested positive for COVID-19 in 10 specifically targeted regions, including Connecticut. Other regions included in the survey were the New York City metro area (the five boroughs, Long Island and Westchester County), Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Philadelphia, San Francisco, South Florida, Utah, and Western Washington State. The survey includes people who had blood specimens tested for reasons unrelated to COVID-19, such as for a routine or sick visit dur…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: CDC Reveals Percentage Of NYC, Long Island, Westchester Residents Who've Had Virus
A significant percentage of residents living in the Metro New York area have had COVID-19, according to a newly released study. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) teamed with commercial laboratories to find those who have tested positive for the virus in 10 specifically targeted regions. Regions included in the survey: Connecticut, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, South Florida, Utah, and Western Washington State. The survey includes people who had blood specimens tested for reasons unrelated to COVID-19, such as for a routine or…
