Anti-Trump 'No Kings' day sees thousands take to the streets in South Florida

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — On President Donald Trump's birthday, demonstrators marked 'No Kings' Day with protests across Palm Beach County, drawing thousands to the streets within minutes of his home. Organizers have declared 'No Kings'...

Luigi Mangione, Diddy and SBF walk into a jail: Wild musical about UnitedHealthcare assassination debuts in San Francisco

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Blake Dowling: All that jazz

The first time I heard the term “jazz” was at a Neil Diamond concert. The “Jazz Singer” tour, supporting the album of the same name, hit Atlanta on March 1, 1982, and that was my official first concert at the old Omni Arena. There wasn’t a lot of...

Florida sheriff warns 'No Kings' rioters: 'We will kill you.' What about Jacksonville?

Jazz Jennings debuts 100-lb. weight loss in a sexy see-through swimsuit on ‘hot’ beach day

JAZZ Jennings showed off her 100-lb. weight loss in a sexy see-through swimsuit on ahead of graduating from Harvard University. The TLC star, 24, shared photos on the beach as she enjoyed a well-deserved break as she gears up for her final...

Harwich musical stars Cape Cod sea captains: Where can…

"O Captain! My Captain!" is a play about the lives of local sea captains in Harwich. The play incorporates video projections of waves and sea shanties. Performances run from June 20-29 at the South Harwich Meetinghouse. If you are prone to...

Welcome, FX Music

JonFX (right) and Mykal Rose . Producer JonFX officially launched his FX Music Group on June 1 at the Blue Martini club in Fort Lauderdale. He said the company is “committed to providing artistes with the highest calibre sound and musical...

“All for publicity”— Netizens react as photos of Taylor Swift visiting a children’s hospital in Florida take over the internet

Taylor Swift paid a surprise visit to a children's hospital in Florida on Friday, June 13. She was seen visiting the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and interacting with the children and the staff in various photos and videos. As per Billboard,...

The Weeknd and beyond: A summer South Florida concert spotlight

Traditionally, as the summer started heating up in South Florida, the concert scene would start chilling down. Now? Not so much. CourtesyKeith Hinson, marketing manager for Broward Center for the Performing Arts. “There would be a slower season...

No Kings protest rallies confirmed in 14 locations here in Central Florida

By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer LAKE MARY, Fla. -- There are 14 confirmed locations in Central Florida where "No Kings" protests are planned for Saturday. Apopka: Edwards Field, 279 E. 1st Street, from 10 am to 12 pm Casselberry: Corner of...

Conor McGregor reacts to Miami honor, set to host BKFC at Hard Rock in July

Former UFC double champion Conor McGregor, who is a part-owner of the BKFC, is set to host BKFC 78 on July 12 at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Ahead of another fight night, 'The Notorious' took to Instagram stories and shared a...

Taylor Swift turns heads in VIP suite while Travis Kelce nearly steals the spotlight with daring outfit choice at Panthers versus Oilers game in Florida

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift may have just meant to enjoy a low-key night at the Stanley Cup, but the spotlight followed them anyway—especially one particularly revealing moment that sent Swifties into a mild panic online. The power duo,...

Taylor Swift Visits Patients at Florida Children's Hospital, Poses with Chief of Surgery: 'Such an Amazing Day'

NEED TO KNOW Taylor Swift surprised kids at a children's hospital in Florida After the pop megastar attended the NHL’s Stanley Cup Final with Travis Kelce on Thursday, June 12, she spent time with patients at the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital...

Here's what makes 16-year-old Florida convicted felon feel 'like Superman': Sheriff

Jonathan Granados — a 16-year-old from Lakeland, Florida — is not an unfamiliar face to law enforcement in the area. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the youngster has a carjacking conviction under his belt and was on a conditional release...

Alert the Democrats: Haitian National With a Long Rap Sheet Gets Busted for Two Voter Fraud Crimes in Florida (VIDEO)

Credit: HSI Miami X Screenshot Democrats always love to boast that voter fraud is a complete myth invented by ‘right-wing extremists.’ However, the Trump Administration put these silly assertions to bed by making a major bust in Florida earlier...

Taylor Swift visits children’s hospital in Florida, photos go viral

Taylor Swift has been super busy for the past few weeks. The singer has been spotted out and about with boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce recently, including at the finals of the Stanley Cup 2025. Apart from that Taylor has also...

50 years of melody: The musical journey of Hal ‘Reggaeman’ Anthony

His career could be likened to an album of tunes that serve as life’s very tutorials — for over a 50-year musical odyssey, vital lessons have been learned, and the melody maintained remains a key theme in the story of personal resolve and...

“Definitely not country rock”: the Eagles song that defies genre

(Credits: Far Out / Alamy) The entire Los Angeles rock scene seemed bathed in sunshine as soon as it came on the radio. As much as people claim that there’s a diversity to the sounds of California, it’s a lot easier to tell when someone’s from the...

Gulf Coasting: Luke Bryan making history with first concert at JetBlue Park

Gulf Coasting: Luke Bryan making history with first concert at JetBlue Park DESANTIS YET. >> LUKE BRYAN IS MAKING HISTORY HERE IN THE GULF COAST. HE IS THE FIRST CONCERT HERE IS THAT LEADING THE FIRST CONCERT TO HIT THE ACTUAL FIELD AT JETBLUE...

Summer in Central Florida: Activities To Do With Your Kids

Central Florida is often characterized by its theme parks and popular summer camps, but for parents seeking alternative, enriching, and often more affordable ways to spend quality time with their kids this summer, a wealth of options awaits. From...