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Miami-Dade prison inmate sets his cell on fire, investigators say
Read full article: Miami-Dade prison inmate sets his cell on fire, investigators sayFlorida Department of Corrections officers recently asked Bureau of Fire, Arson & Explosives Investigations detectives to figure out how a 26-year-old prison inmate set his cell on fire.
Miami Heat celebrate Thanksgiving early by giving back to community
Read full article: Miami Heat celebrate Thanksgiving early by giving back to communityThe Miami Heat turned their focus to giving back, teaming up with their community outreach team for the 33rd annual Thanksgiving celebration at the Miami Rescue Mission on Thursday.
Man arrested over violent kidnapping in Miami
Read full article: Man arrested over violent kidnapping in MiamiA 24-year-old man was returning his ex-girlfriend’s belongings on Sunday in Miami when he hit her and dragged her into his car, pushed her out onto the street, and tried to run her over, police said.
Woman faces domestic violence charges in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Woman faces domestic violence charges in Miami-DadeA man with cerebral palsy suffered a cut on the right side of his head and the 25-year-old woman who confessed to the domestic violence was behind bars Thursday in Miami-Dade County, police said.
Miami Gardens shooting suspect later claims to have no idea where Miami Gardens is, police say
Read full article: Miami Gardens shooting suspect later claims to have no idea where Miami Gardens is, police sayA man known by the online handle “Say Less Peewee” is facing a dozen felony charges after authorities accused him of shooting up a Miami Gardens home with five people inside in February, injuring a man.
Alleged pimp accused of trafficking at least 2 women in Miami
Read full article: Alleged pimp accused of trafficking at least 2 women in MiamiA 28-year-old man was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges after he coerced at least two young women into a life of prostitution and then kept the proceeds, authorities announced Thursday.
Miami-Dade man arrested over rapper’s murder at Miami Beach nightclub
Read full article: Miami-Dade man arrested over rapper’s murder at Miami Beach nightclubA 38-year-old man with a “WOOPTY WOOP” face tattoo is the second arrest related to the murder of rapper Lowell “Lo” Grissom last year at the former GALA nightclub in Miami Beach.
Delta Air Lines ice rink set to open in downtown Miami for the Holidays
Read full article: Delta Air Lines ice rink set to open in downtown Miami for the HolidaysIt's like having a piece of the Rockefeller Center rink in the heart of South Florida for the Holidays as the Delta Air Lines ice rink is set to open in Miami.
South Florida real estate mogul George Pino surrenders in vessel homicide case
Read full article: South Florida real estate mogul George Pino surrenders in vessel homicide caseProminent real estate broker George Pino surrendered to police Thursday after being charged with felony vessel homicide related to a boating accident that claimed the life of a young passenger more than two years ago.
Feds seek to recover millions from father-son foreign corruption scheme linked to Miami-Dade real estate
Read full article: Feds seek to recover millions from father-son foreign corruption scheme linked to Miami-Dade real estateA former Merrill Lynch broker in Miami was awaiting sentencing in federal court while the Justice Department sought to recover millions associated with foreign corruption.
Students rally behind South Florida football coach accused of watching porn in classroom
Read full article: Students rally behind South Florida football coach accused of watching porn in classroomStudents at Miami Jackson Senior High School are rallying behind a prominent football coach after allegations surfaced accusing him of watching pornographic material on a school computer during work hours.
Give Miami Day: Miami’s largest giving event is underway
Read full article: Give Miami Day: Miami’s largest giving event is underwayGive Miami Day is an online fundraiser, hosted by The Miami Foundation that offers everyone the opportunity to give to 1,300 local nonprofits that address critical community issues on a daily basis.
Prosecutors: 9 caught laundering cash into cryptocurrency for drug cartels
Read full article: Prosecutors: 9 caught laundering cash into cryptocurrency for drug cartelsA grand jury indicted nine for conspiring to launder U.S. currency into cryptocurrency on behalf of drug cartels and for running an unlicensed money-transmitting business, prosecutors announced on Wednesday.
Man arrested in connection with string of armed robberies in Miami
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with string of armed robberies in MiamiA 46-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a string of armed robberies that occurred in the city of Miami, authorities announced Wednesday.
Miami woman accused of shooting 3 after ‘drinking, vibing and talking about the election’
Read full article: Miami woman accused of shooting 3 after ‘drinking, vibing and talking about the election’A chaotic election night in Miami took a violent turn when a verbal altercation in a parking lot escalated into gunfire, leaving three women hospitalized and a suspect in custody, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Charges dropped against former Miami Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla, attorney
Read full article: Charges dropped against former Miami Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla, attorneyMore than a year after announcing charges, Broward prosecutors have dropped the criminal case against former Miami City Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla and attorney William Riley.
Prominent South Florida high school football coach accused of watching porn in classroom
Read full article: Prominent South Florida high school football coach accused of watching porn in classroomMax Edwards is a successful high school football coach most recently assigned to the athletic department at Miami Jackson Senior High School.
Miami-Dade commmissioners set to vote on single-use plastics ban on county property
Read full article: Miami-Dade commmissioners set to vote on single-use plastics ban on county propertyMiami-Dade commissioners are expected to vote Wednesday on a measure aimed at reducing plastic usage countywide.
Video footage shows Miami officer shoot rifle-wielding suspect celebrating permitless carry law
Read full article: Video footage shows Miami officer shoot rifle-wielding suspect celebrating permitless carry lawIn July of last year, police raced to a Miami home after receiving reports of a man firing a gun into the air.
Man stopped in Chicago before boarding train to kidnap ‘little boy’ in Fort Lauderdale, feds say
Read full article: Man stopped in Chicago before boarding train to kidnap ‘little boy’ in Fort Lauderdale, feds sayFederal authorities arrested a man at Chicago’s Union Station over the weekend as he tried to board a Miami-bound Amtrak train, they announced Tuesday. Investigators said he packed toys and zip ties as he headed to South Florida to kidnap a young boy from a Fort Lauderdale private school for a $100,000 ransom.
Pair face attempted murder charges after shooting man in buttocks
Read full article: Pair face attempted murder charges after shooting man in buttocksTwo suspects were arrested after shooting a man in the buttocks in Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood over the weekend, authorities confirmed Monday.
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station breaks ground on new Miami home
Read full article: Pelican Harbor Seabird Station breaks ground on new Miami homePelican Harbor Seabird Station celebrated the groundbreaking of its new facility on Monday, marking a significant milestone in its decades-long mission to rehabilitate and protect South Florida’s wildlife.
Former Sen. Frank Artiles gets jail, probation after guilty verdict in ‘ghost candidate’ trial
Read full article: Former Sen. Frank Artiles gets jail, probation after guilty verdict in ‘ghost candidate’ trialFormer Florida Sen. Frank Artiles, R-Miami-Dade, received a 60-day jail sentence Monday after being found guilty of three of four counts against him in his “ghost candidate” criminal case in September.
Man shot, arrested after woman he pistol-whipped, fired at in Overtown shoots back, police say
Read full article: Man shot, arrested after woman he pistol-whipped, fired at in Overtown shoots back, police sayA woman who was pistol-whipped through an open car window in was fired at by the assailant after she went back to the scene to meet with Miami police, an arrest report states. But authorities say she had a gun, too — and turned the tables on the suspect.
Man charged in disappearance of daughter, her mother back in Miami federal court
Read full article: Man charged in disappearance of daughter, her mother back in Miami federal courtA 55-year-old man charged in the disappearance of his daughter and her mother was back in federal court on Monday.
‘He’s my binky’: Here’s what Dolphins’ coaches, players said after win vs. Raiders
Read full article: ‘He’s my binky’: Here’s what Dolphins’ coaches, players said after win vs. RaidersHere's what the Dolphins players and coaches had to say about the team's 34-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
Organic carrots E. coli outbreak turns fatal; recall includes Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, GreenWise, 365
Read full article: Organic carrots E. coli outbreak turns fatal; recall includes Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, GreenWise, 365Federal agencies warned an E. coli outbreak turned deadly, and the related recall nationwide involves over a dozen brands including Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, GreenWise, 365, Nature’s Promise, and Bunny-Luv.
Cruise passenger in Miami: Celine Dion’s Titanic song was playing when the ship tilted at sea during storm
Read full article: Cruise passenger in Miami: Celine Dion’s Titanic song was playing when the ship tilted at sea during stormA passenger who unboarded the Explorer of the Seas, a voyager-class Royal Caribbean cruise ship with a capacity for nearly 4,300 people, Sunday at PortMiami said Céline Dion’s theme song for The Titanic, “My Heart Will Go On,” was playing when suddenly everything started tilting, so he thought there were special effects.
Top 5 things to watch for Dolphins vs. Raiders showdown
Read full article: Top 5 things to watch for Dolphins vs. Raiders showdownMiami is looking to win back-to-back games for the first time this season, while Las Vegas hopes to snap a five-game losing streak, which is tied with the New York Giants for the longest active skid in the NFL.
Video shows barefoot thief swiping dog’s ashes from Miami home
Read full article: Video shows barefoot thief swiping dog’s ashes from Miami homeA barefoot intruder was caught on camera scaling a balcony and breaking into a Miami home early Monday, stealing two wooden boxes — one containing the ashes of a beloved dog named Charlie.
Caught with his pants down: Video captures Miami thief’s wardrobe malfunction at Subway
Read full article: Caught with his pants down: Video captures Miami thief’s wardrobe malfunction at SubwayAccording to arrest reports, Miami police have cracked the case of a man who’s burglarized businesses in the city’s Little Havana neighborhood, including a Subway restaurant where a surveillance camera captured an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction as he stole the restaurant’s cash register.
Miami man accused of sexting, trying to meet 12-year-old girl
Read full article: Miami man accused of sexting, trying to meet 12-year-old girlA mother’s suspicion about her preteen daughter’s behavior led her to discover that she had been exchanging explicit text messages with a 37-year-old man, according to Miami police.
Delta Air Lines ice rink set to open in downtown Miami for the Holidays
Read full article: Delta Air Lines ice rink set to open in downtown Miami for the HolidaysIt's like having a piece of the Rockefeller Center rink in the heart of South Florida for the Holidays as the Delta Air Lines ice rink is set to open in Miami.
Miami man claiming to be Lyft driver steals victim’s iPhone — and his money, police say
Read full article: Miami man claiming to be Lyft driver steals victim’s iPhone — and his money, police sayAccording to police, a Miami man who said he was a Lyft driver picked up a rider from Wynwood in early November but claimed he had a problem: his phone wasn’t working, so he needed to borrow the rider’s iPhone for GPS.
Miami police arrest suspect in connection with Allapattah shooting
Read full article: Miami police arrest suspect in connection with Allapattah shootingMiami police have arrested a suspect in connection with an October shooting in Allapattah that left a man hurt outside a residence in the area, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Woman stabs boyfriend in Little Havana for ‘implying she was a prostitute,’ cops say
Read full article: Woman stabs boyfriend in Little Havana for ‘implying she was a prostitute,’ cops sayA Miami woman is facing an attempted murder charge after police said she became “infuriated” over a comment her boyfriend of three years made to her, leading her to stab him in the chest at her home in the city’s Little Havana neighborhood.
South Florida man now charged with murder following wife’s disappearance in Spain
Read full article: South Florida man now charged with murder following wife’s disappearance in SpainDavid Knezevich is now facing charges in connection with the death of his estranged wife, Ana Maria Knezevich, after previously being federally charged with kidnapping after she disappeared in Spain in early February.
The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battle
Read full article: The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battleThe Atlantic Coast Conference finds itself fighting for respect from the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Real estate mogul George Pino ordered to surrender in vessel homicide case
Read full article: Real estate mogul George Pino ordered to surrender in vessel homicide caseProminent real estate broker George Pino appeared in court Wednesday via Zoom after being charged with felony vessel homicide related to a boating accident that claimed the life of a young passenger more than two years ago.
Miami ex-banker pleads guilty in $16 million international bribery scheme
Read full article: Miami ex-banker pleads guilty in $16 million international bribery schemeA former banker from Miami pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to participating in a $16 million international bribery and money laundering scheme, prosecutors said.
Haynes King leads Georgia Tech past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami, 28-23 to hand Hurricanes 1st loss
Read full article: Haynes King leads Georgia Tech past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami, 28-23 to hand Hurricanes 1st lossCam Ward and No. 4 Miami finally ran out of second-half comebacks as Haynes King led Georgia Tech to a 28-23 win over the previously unbeaten Hurricanes, giving the Yellow Jackets their first win over a top-five team in 15 years.
Jungle Island to close after voters approve development projects on Miami’s Watson Island
Read full article: Jungle Island to close after voters approve development projects on Miami’s Watson IslandThere are some serious changes coming to Watson Island after voters approved a plan that may lead to the closure of Jungle Island.
Preston Mattingly, son of Don Mattingly, promoted to Philadelphia Phillies general manager
Read full article: Preston Mattingly, son of Don Mattingly, promoted to Philadelphia Phillies general managerPreston Mattingly, a son of former star first baseman and manager Don Mattingly, has been promoted to general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies under president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.
Sergio Busquets, once ruled out, now may play alongside Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta United
Read full article: Sergio Busquets, once ruled out, now may play alongside Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta UnitedSergio Busquets was initially ruled out of Saturday’s Inter Miami game against Atlanta United.
Former Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez found guilty in corruption trial
Read full article: Former Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez found guilty in corruption trialJurors found former Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez guilty of two felony corruption charges Thursday after a trial that lasted a little more than a week.
Despite electoral loss, abortion rights advocates say 57% Amendment 4 vote sent ‘message’
Read full article: Despite electoral loss, abortion rights advocates say 57% Amendment 4 vote sent ‘message’Despite its failure to achieve a 60% supermajority at the ballot box, supporters of abortion rights said the 57% of “yes” voters on Amendment 4 show that Florida voters oppose the state’s direction on the issue.
Top North Miami Beach official jailed after investigation into child sexual abuse videos, cops say
Read full article: Top North Miami Beach official jailed after investigation into child sexual abuse videos, cops sayMiami police arrested a high-ranking North Miami Beach official Wednesday after they accused him of uploading more than two dozen child sexual abuse videos and images online.
Miami professor warns Trump’s deportation plans could impact Florida immigrants
Read full article: Miami professor warns Trump’s deportation plans could impact Florida immigrantsA Miami-based professor is warning that heightened deportation efforts under potential Trump administration policies could impact over a million immigrants in Florida alone, with local communities and families facing serious consequences.
No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoff
Read full article: No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoffThe ACC will be represented in the College Football Playoff, just maybe not by the usual suspects.
Payroll supervisor in Miami accused of stealing employees’ money
Read full article: Payroll supervisor in Miami accused of stealing employees’ moneyA woman who worked as a payroll supervisor at a business in Miami was arrested Tuesday after police linked her to the theft of thousands of dollars from the company’s employees.
Supermarket owner testifies in corruption case against Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez
Read full article: Supermarket owner testifies in corruption case against Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe MartinezOn day six of the corruption trial against former Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez, the owner of a southwest Miami-Dade supermarket took the stand Wednesday.
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
Miami police arrest man who left man critical after Little Havana shooting
Read full article: Miami police arrest man who left man critical after Little Havana shootingAuthorities arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with a shooting that they said left a man critically wounded early Tuesday morning.
Man accused of shooting fellow liveaboard boater at marina in Coconut Grove
Read full article: Man accused of shooting fellow liveaboard boater at marina in Coconut GroveMiami police arrested a 43-year-old liveaboard boater who they said was responsible for a vessel-to-vessel shooting at a Coconut Grove marina that left a fellow liveaboard injured.
Day of Giving: Local nonprofit helping feed families across South Florida
Read full article: Day of Giving: Local nonprofit helping feed families across South FloridaWith food prices rising 28% over the past five years, many families are struggling to make ends meet, and our local food pantries need your support to keep up with the demand.
Feds accuse Turkish man of conspiring to illegally sell Venezuelan oil, arrest him in South Florida
Read full article: Feds accuse Turkish man of conspiring to illegally sell Venezuelan oil, arrest him in South FloridaFederal agents arrested a Turkish national in South Florida over the weekend after they said he was involved in a multi-million dollar conspiracy to illegally sell Venezuelan oil in the U.S., in violation of sanctions against the regime of Nicolás Maduro.
Man accused of trying to set fellow Miami hospital patient on fire
Read full article: Man accused of trying to set fellow Miami hospital patient on fireA 63-year-old man was taken into custody Friday after starting a fire inside HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami, endangering other patients and staff, authorities confirmed in an arrest report Monday.
Canadian cruise passenger arrested at PortMiami for buying child sexual abuse material, cops say
Read full article: Canadian cruise passenger arrested at PortMiami for buying child sexual abuse material, cops sayA Canadian man disembarking a cruise ship ended up in a South Florida jail after authorities said he was “flagged for purchasing child sexual abuse material online.”
Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricane
Read full article: Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricaneForecasters say Tropical Storm Rafael has formed in the Caribbean and will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands before strengthening to a hurricane and likely hitting Cuba.
AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 13 SMU's 5-0 start in ACC is best ever for a first-year Power Four team
Read full article: AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 13 SMU's 5-0 start in ACC is best ever for a first-year Power Four teamThis move from a Group of Five conference to the Power Four is working out better than all right for SMU.
Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near Azores
Read full article: Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near AzoresA hurricane watch for the Cayman Islands and a tropical storm warning for Jamaica have been issued as a weather system in the Caribbean is expected to strengthen.
This Week In South Florida: Don’t Trash Our Treasure explains Miami-Dade incinerator controversy
Read full article: This Week In South Florida: Don’t Trash Our Treasure explains Miami-Dade incinerator controversyMiami-Dade County commissioners once again delayed a decision on the controversial trash incinerator that environmentalists worry will dump massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the hemisphere and residents just don’t want in their backyard.
Ward and Restrepo rewrite the record book, and No. 5 Miami rallies to down Duke 53-31
Read full article: Ward and Restrepo rewrite the record book, and No. 5 Miami rallies to down Duke 53-31Heisman Trophy hopeful Cam Ward threw for 400 yards and five more touchdown passes, three to Xavier Restrepo on a record-setting day for both of them, and No. 5 Miami erased a double-digit deficit for the third time this season to roll past Duke 53-31 and stay unbeaten.
Dozens without housing travel in buses from Camillus House to Miami Beach hostel
Read full article: Dozens without housing travel in buses from Camillus House to Miami Beach hostelRonald White was among the dozens of people without housing who traveled in buses from Camillus House in Miami to a hostel in Miami Beach.
UM med school professor accused of trafficking date rape drug
Read full article: UM med school professor accused of trafficking date rape drugPolice arrested a radiologist who serves as a faculty member at the University of Miami’s medical school on two first-degree felony charges after they said he trafficked a common date rape drug.
Miami club promoter accused of raping 2 women visiting from out of state
Read full article: Miami club promoter accused of raping 2 women visiting from out of stateA man was arrested Thursday after police said he is accused of raping a 21-year-old Maryland woman twice after she had traveled to Miami in July to celebrate her birthday.