For Jordon King, a love of nature that began in Jamaica has grown into much more than a passion. It has become a career — and a mission to inspire others to see the natural world in a different way. King, a South Florida biologist, has built his work around exploring the region's wildlife and ecosystems while encouraging people to become more curious about the environment around them. His journey from Jamaica to the Everglades has given him a unique perspective on the importance of protecting...

A pastor is speaking openly about racism within his own church, challenging members to confront attitudes and behaviors that can be uncomfortable to acknowledge. Rather than addressing racism as an issue that exists only outside the walls of the church, the pastor's message turns the conversation inward — asking his congregation to examine how prejudice, bias and racial division can exist within a community of faith. Calling Out What Is Often Left Unspoken The pastor's remarks have sparked...

A Hialeah woman is facing felony animal cruelty charges after surveillance cameras allegedly captured her repeatedly striking and forcefully handling a dog she told police she was fostering. Miriam Yilian De La Rosa, 42, was arrested following an investigation at the Metro Parc Apartments in Hialeah, where authorities said several incidents involving the same dog were caught on camera. The investigation began after a tenant reported finding feces on a wall near an apartment-building elevator....