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Coral Gables officials forced from City Hall due to structural issues
Read full article: Coral Gables officials forced from City Hall due to structural issuesReports of structural stresses at city hall in Coral Gables led to a commission meeting moving to a different location while repairs are being done.
Vote 2024: Republican Maria Elvira Salazar keeps U.S. House of Representatives seat for 3rd term
Read full article: Vote 2024: Republican Maria Elvira Salazar keeps U.S. House of Representatives seat for 3rd termU.S. House District 27, which covers areas of downtown Miami, Key Biscayne, Little Havana, Coral Gables, Kendall, and Cutler Bay
Man faces 10 charges after confessing to mail thefts in Coral Gables
Read full article: Man faces 10 charges after confessing to mail thefts in Coral GablesA 28-year-old man confessed to stealing checks from business mailboxes in Coral Gables to commit fraud, according to Sgt. Michelle Christensen, of the Coral Gables Police Department.
DeSantis visits South Florida as he continues use of taxpayer dollars to fight abortion measure
Read full article: DeSantis visits South Florida as he continues use of taxpayer dollars to fight abortion measureFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis used an official Coral Gables visit Monday to continue his use of taxpayer dollars to fight an abortion rights amendment.
Ahead of election, conservative activist says nature is nonpartisan
Read full article: Ahead of election, conservative activist says nature is nonpartisanScientists have warned that extreme weather events like the rapidly intensifying hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico are the direct result of climate change, which will only get worse unless we urgently reduce global heat-trapping gases that are warming our planet.
Families flee Milton with pets in tow, turn to South Florida for refuge
Read full article: Families flee Milton with pets in tow, turn to South Florida for refugeResidents of Florida’s west coast headed to South Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton, with the massive storm expected to devastate their hometowns.
Campfires to Cocktails: Annual fundraiser benefits Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida
Read full article: Campfires to Cocktails: Annual fundraiser benefits Girl Scouts of Tropical FloridaThe Girls Scouts of Tropical Florida is hosting its fourth annual Campfires to Cocktails event. The evening of glamping will be held at Camp Mahachee in Coral Gables on Nov. 9.
Police chase van stolen from Miami hospital; suspect in custody following crash in Coral Gables
Read full article: Police chase van stolen from Miami hospital; suspect in custody following crash in Coral GablesThe driver of a stolen van was taken into custody after a police chase ended in a crash in Coral Gables.
Woman rescued from dangling SUV in Coral Gables after crashing through parking garage wall
Read full article: Woman rescued from dangling SUV in Coral Gables after crashing through parking garage wallFirst responders were at the scene of a vehicle hanging out of a Coral Gables parking garage Monday morning.
Group of Miami men face federal civil and criminal cases over alleged insider trading scheme
Read full article: Group of Miami men face federal civil and criminal cases over alleged insider trading schemeThe Securities and Exchange Commission recently accused Federico Nannini of insider training while his firm consulted for Coral Gables-based MasTec a few years ago.
South Florida attorney, once a prosecutor, gets 15 years for child sexual abuse material
Read full article: South Florida attorney, once a prosecutor, gets 15 years for child sexual abuse materialA now-disbarred South Florida attorney — who once served as a prosecutor — is set to spend more than a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing child sexual abuse material, prosecutors announced on Monday.
Burglars cut off power at several Miami-Dade houses targeted on Labor Day weekend
Read full article: Burglars cut off power at several Miami-Dade houses targeted on Labor Day weekendDetectives are investigating several home burglaries during the Labor Day weekend in Coral Gables, South Miami, Pinecrest, and other Miami-Dade County neighborhoods.
Man dead, woman hurt following 3-vehicle hit-and-run crash in Miami
Read full article: Man dead, woman hurt following 3-vehicle hit-and-run crash in MiamiAuthorities are investigating after they said a man was killed and a woman was injured early Monday morning following a hit-and-run crash involving three vehicles in Miami.
Suspected South Florida serial burglar faces judge
Read full article: Suspected South Florida serial burglar faces judgePolice say Keomie Kenyard Johnson is a serial burglar. The 37-year-old North Miami man is facing a slew of burglary charges and more stemming from several cases in Miami, Coral Gables and unincorporated Miami-Dade.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell wins Democratic Primary for US Senate seat, will challenge Rick Scott in November
Read full article: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell wins Democratic Primary for US Senate seat, will challenge Rick Scott in NovemberFormer U.S. Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell will challenge Rick Scott in November for a U.S. Senate seat.
Orange Blossom Classic: Miami Carol City Senior High musicians prepare for battle of the bands
Read full article: Orange Blossom Classic: Miami Carol City Senior High musicians prepare for battle of the bandsKendra N. Bulluck-Major was at the Local 10 News studio Sunday to show off some talented local musicians preparing to compete during the upcoming Orange Blossom Classic’s battle of the bands.
‘Neglected’ Coral Gables senior ‘crying out for help’ leads to son’s arrest, police say
Read full article: ‘Neglected’ Coral Gables senior ‘crying out for help’ leads to son’s arrest, police sayA Florida Department of Children and Families investigator following up on an anonymous tip at a home in Coral Gables called 911 after hearing a woman “crying out for help,” according to an arrest report. Police said an officer would arrive, hear the same plea and go in with her permission ― only to find her living in squalor and showing numerous signs of neglect.
Creative classrooms await Miami-Dade students as new school year begins
Read full article: Creative classrooms await Miami-Dade students as new school year beginsAs Miami-Dade County public school students prepare to return to the classroom, teachers are hard at work transforming their learning spaces into vibrant and engaging environments.
Miami-Dade officers charged in deadly shootout arraigned, plead not guilty
Read full article: Miami-Dade officers charged in deadly shootout arraigned, plead not guiltyFour Miami-Dade police officers charged in connection to a shootout that killed an innocent bystander and a delivery driver were arraigned in Broward County court Monday.
Sergio Pino’s daughter heard in chilling 911 call encountering alleged hitman: ‘There’s a guy with a gun’
Read full article: Sergio Pino’s daughter heard in chilling 911 call encountering alleged hitman: ‘There’s a guy with a gun’Authorities have released 911 call recordings from the frantic moment an alleged hitman showed up at the Pinecrest home of developer Sergio Pino’s estranged wife.
Estranged wife wanted half of Sergio Pino’s fortune prior to murder-for-hire plot, according to complaint
Read full article: Estranged wife wanted half of Sergio Pino’s fortune prior to murder-for-hire plot, according to complaintThe estranged wife of South Florida developer Sergio Pino wanted half of her husband’s fortune in their divorce and refused to settle for an offered $20 million, according to a criminal complaint for one of the nine people arrested in a murder-for-hire plot.
FBI arrests 9 people in Sergio Pino murder-for-hire plot to kill his wife
Read full article: FBI arrests 9 people in Sergio Pino murder-for-hire plot to kill his wifeA total of nine people are facing charges related to a murder-for-hire plot the FBI says wealthy South Florida developer Sergio Pino orchestrated with the intent of having his wife killed.
Attorneys who represented Sergio Pino react to his death by suicide
Read full article: Attorneys who represented Sergio Pino react to his death by suicideAttorney Sam Rabin said the law enforcement response to the Coral Gables home of Sergio Pino, a prominent developer and philanthropist, was “unprecedented and unnecessary.”
Prominent developer Sergio Pino takes own life amid FBI raid at Coral Gables home
Read full article: Prominent developer Sergio Pino takes own life amid FBI raid at Coral Gables homeProminent South Florida developer Sergio Pino was found dead following an FBI raid “connected to an ongoing murder-for-hire investigation” at his home in Coral Gables Tuesday morning, officials said; his attorney says he took his own life.
Copa America final in Miami: Loyal Argentina-Colombia fans wait outside hotels for a chance to see their teams
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Loyal Argentina-Colombia fans wait outside hotels for a chance to see their teamsSoccer fans worldwide have their eyes on Miami ahead of the Copa América 2024 final on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium. Still, the most loyal local fans were in Dania Beach and Coral Gables — despite the high 106-degree peak heat index.
South Florida soccer fans amped up for Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia
Read full article: South Florida soccer fans amped up for Copa America final between Argentina and ColombiaSoccer fans in South Florida are getting very excited for this weekend's Copa America Final between Argentina and Colombia.
Police: Building engineer steals cash, credit card information from victims at Coral Gables senior living facility
Read full article: Police: Building engineer steals cash, credit card information from victims at Coral Gables senior living facilityA building engineer who worked at a senior living facility in Coral Gables was arrested Tuesday on accusations that he had been stealing cash and credit card information from some of the residents who live there.
‘Quite unprecedented’: DeSantis slashes arts and culture from state budget
Read full article: ‘Quite unprecedented’: DeSantis slashes arts and culture from state budgetIn a significant blow to Florida’s arts and culture community, Florida. Gov Ron DeSantis has vetoed over $70,000 in funding for GableStage, which accounts for 3-4 percent of their budget.
More than 50 synagogues in Florida receive bomb threats
Read full article: More than 50 synagogues in Florida receive bomb threatsMore than 50 synagogues received a bomb threat Tuesday in Florida. There were sweeps and precautionary evacuations. There were moments of tension for campers, parents, and staff.
PBA president reacts to Broward manslaughter cases against Miami-Dade police officers
Read full article: PBA president reacts to Broward manslaughter cases against Miami-Dade police officersOver four years after a fatal police-involved shooting in Broward County, Miami-Dade Officer Leslie Lee who was involved in the shooting surrendered to Broward Sheriff’s Office correctional deputies on Saturday after three of his colleagues surrendered on Friday.
Police officers surrender to face charges over shooting that killed 4 in Miramar after pursuit started in Coral Gables
Read full article: Police officers surrender to face charges over shooting that killed 4 in Miramar after pursuit started in Coral GablesFour Miami-Dade police officers have been indicted by a grand jury in connection with a fatal 2019 shootout involving police and two men who had hijacked a UPS truck, the Police Benevolent Association confirmed to Local 10 News Monday.
Customer complaint leads to inspection that temporarily closed longtime Coral Gables Chinese restaurant
Read full article: Customer complaint leads to inspection that temporarily closed longtime Coral Gables Chinese restaurantCoral Gables restaurant Canton Chinese has been a fixture in the Miami-Dade city for 28 years.
Police ID couple killed in Coral Gables murder-suicide
Read full article: Police ID couple killed in Coral Gables murder-suicidePolice have identified the woman shot and killed in a suspected murder-suicide in Coral Gables Thursday; they believe her boyfriend murdered her and shot her son before taking his own life.
Man kills girlfriend, shoots her son before turning gun on self in Coral Gables, cops say
Read full article: Man kills girlfriend, shoots her son before turning gun on self in Coral Gables, cops sayA large police presence was seen at a Coral Gables apartment building Thursday morning as police investigated a murder-suicide that left two people dead and another injured.
‘Incident’ between Coral Gables mayor, city manager under investigation
Read full article: ‘Incident’ between Coral Gables mayor, city manager under investigationCoral Gables police Chief Ed Hudak issued a cryptic statement Wednesday confirming that an “incident” happened at city hall this week, saying his department’s internal affairs unit is now investigating, but not saying who was involved.
Raul Masvidal, a Cuban-American banker and developer, dies at 82
Read full article: Raul Masvidal, a Cuban-American banker and developer, dies at 82Raul Masvidal, a banker and real estate developer who The New York Times referred to as a Cuban-American civic leader and The Miami Herald as “the most powerful Cuban in Miami” in the 1980s, died on Tuesday. He was 82.
Video allegedly shows Coral Gables boater after fatal collision off Key Biscayne
Read full article: Video allegedly shows Coral Gables boater after fatal collision off Key BiscayneSurveillance video allegedly shows Carlos Guillermo Alonso with his 42-foot Boston Whaler in Coral Gables after he unintentionally struck and killed Ella Riley Adler off Key Biscayne.
Police: Money laundering suspect’s phone has child sex abuse evidence
Read full article: Police: Money laundering suspect’s phone has child sex abuse evidenceA money laundering suspect detectives identified at the Miami International Airport had evidence of child sex abuse in his phone, according to police.
‘Pretty dangerous’: Yacht captain lends insights on area where teen killed in boat crash
Read full article: ‘Pretty dangerous’: Yacht captain lends insights on area where teen killed in boat crashA Key Biscayne yacht captain is sharing insight into the area where 15-year-old Ella Adler lost her life over the weekend.
Boater, 78, IDed in crash that killed teen off Key Biscayne; Lawyer: ‘He is absolutely devastated’
Read full article: Boater, 78, IDed in crash that killed teen off Key Biscayne; Lawyer: ‘He is absolutely devastated’Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation identified the boater they said was involved in a deadly crash off Key Biscayne over the weekend.
FWC locates boat of interest in hit-and-run that killed teen off Key Biscayne
Read full article: FWC locates boat of interest in hit-and-run that killed teen off Key BiscayneOfficials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Tuesday that they’ve identified a boat of interest in a fatal hit-and-run near Key Biscayne over the weekend. It’s since been taken into investigators’ custody.
Homicide detectives seek info on man found dead in Coral Gables
Read full article: Homicide detectives seek info on man found dead in Coral GablesMiami-Dade police are asking for the public’s help solving a Coral Gables death investigation and are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.
Man accused of using stolen identity to buy Porsche, McLaren from Coral Gables dealer
Read full article: Man accused of using stolen identity to buy Porsche, McLaren from Coral Gables dealerAn Orlando man drove down to Coral Gables Wednesday to pick up a 2018 McLaren 570S he bought at a dealership, but instead of leaving the lot in the front seat of a high-end sports car, he left in the back seat of a police cruiser.
Coral Gables caretaker accused of running up elderly victim’s Amex card
Read full article: Coral Gables caretaker accused of running up elderly victim’s Amex cardCoral Gables police arrested a 31-year-old woman Monday after she stole an elderly woman’s American Express card and racked up charges on it, authorities said.
JohnMartin’s is set to celebrate annual St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival in Coral Gables
Read full article: JohnMartin’s is set to celebrate annual St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival in Coral GablesJohnMartin’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival will be back for 2024, marking its 31st year celebrating Irish food, drink and traditions.
‘Like a nuclear bomb’: Tree crashes down onto Coral Gables family’s home
Read full article: ‘Like a nuclear bomb’: Tree crashes down onto Coral Gables family’s homeA Coral Gables family got a rude awakening overnight Wednesday as strong storms came through South Florida; a large tree fell onto their home and a car in their front yard.
Fraternity places UM chapter on ‘cease & desist’ following alleged hazing
Read full article: Fraternity places UM chapter on ‘cease & desist’ following alleged hazingSigma Alpha Epsilon has placed its chapter at the University of Miami on a “cease & desist” following allegations of hazing, a spokesman for the fraternity told Local 10 News Tuesday.
Coral Gables behavioral technician accused of harming 3-year-old: ‘No one is going to help him’
Read full article: Coral Gables behavioral technician accused of harming 3-year-old: ‘No one is going to help him’A non-verbal 3-year-old boy being treated at an early educational facility in Coral Gables sought help as his registered behavioral technician purposely inflicted pain on him, police said.
Coral Gables police motorcycle officer airlifted after crash
Read full article: Coral Gables police motorcycle officer airlifted after crashA Coral Gables police motorcycle officer was airlifted to a nearby hospital after he or she crashed with another vehicle Tuesday afternoon, authorities confirmed.
Coral Gables man’s home is surrounded by big development — here’s why he could soon lose it
Read full article: Coral Gables man’s home is surrounded by big development — here’s why he could soon lose itFor years, Coral Gables homeowner Orlando Capote has resisted attempts to buy him out, even as a new mixed-use development took over the rest of the neighborhood. But now, city officials say he has to come up with thousands of dollars or risk losing his home.
Man accused of selling phony insurance policies to Miami car buyers
Read full article: Man accused of selling phony insurance policies to Miami car buyersA South Florida man who thought he bought insurance on a recently-purchased car got a rude awakening when he discovered he wasn’t actually insured — and was instead sold a phony policy, according to state authorities.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital opens undiagnosed disease clinic
Read full article: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital opens undiagnosed disease clinicData from the national institutes of Health Rare Diseases Research shows that people with rare disorders can take years to properly diagnose, possibly losing precious time for treatment.
Studies investigate alternatives for treatment of major depressive disorder
Read full article: Studies investigate alternatives for treatment of major depressive disorderAccording to a recent global survey, nearly 25% of adults in 142 countries reported feeling lonely, with rates highest among young males.