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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 Nicolรกs 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 โflagged for purchasing child sexual abuse material online.โ
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.
AP Top 25: Oregon a unanimous No. 1 ahead of 1st CFP rankings, followed by Georgia, Ohio State
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon a unanimous No. 1 ahead of 1st CFP rankings, followed by Georgia, Ohio StateOregon is a unanimous choice for No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll.
This Week In South Florida: Donโt Trash Our Treasure explains Miami-Dade incinerator controversy
Read full article: This Week In South Florida: Donโt 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 donโt 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 Miamiโs 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.
Miami native 'Cuban Cowboy' Orlando Mendez returns home for Country Bay Musical Festival
Read full article: Miami native 'Cuban Cowboy' Orlando Mendez returns home for Country Bay Musical FestivalCountry Bay Music Festival is returning to Miami for its second year, with organizers hoping the event can earn a permanent spot in the city's music scene alongside events like Ultra and Rolling Loud.
Florida faces $315 billion cost if Trumpโs mass deportation plan comes to pass, study finds
Read full article: Florida faces $315 billion cost if Trumpโs mass deportation plan comes to pass, study findsThe threat of mass deportation under a potential new Trump administration looms large, with a new report indicating that hundreds of thousands of Floridians might be expelled from the country if the plan is enacted.
Man lives with a bullet in his brain for nearly a decade after teen shoots him in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Man lives with a bullet in his brain for nearly a decade after teen shoots him in Miami-DadeJunior Roberts lived with a bullet in his brain for nearly a decade after a teenage boy shot him during an argument in Miami-Dade County.
Miami-Dade commissioners once again postpone vote on new incinerator
Read full article: Miami-Dade commissioners once again postpone vote on new incineratorMiami-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 donโt want in their backyard.
Shopping center owner takes stand in corruption trial of Miami-Dade ex-Commissioner Joe Martinez
Read full article: Shopping center owner takes stand in corruption trial of Miami-Dade ex-Commissioner Joe MartinezTestimony continued Thursday in the corruption trial of former Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez.
Real estate mogul George Pino facing homicide charge in 2022 boat crash
Read full article: Real estate mogul George Pino facing homicide charge in 2022 boat crashMiami-Dade prosecutors have filed a vessel homicide charge against George Pino Thursday in connection with a 2022 boat crash near Boca Chita Key that killed a 17-year-old girl and left another person seriously injured over two years ago.
Baby powder recall over possible asbestos contamination expands to Florida
Read full article: Baby powder recall over possible asbestos contamination expands to FloridaThe Dynarex Corporation recently announced that its earlier recall of Dynacare Baby Powder, initiated in September, expanded from 12 states to 35 โ including Florida.
A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New York
Read full article: A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New YorkSomeone asked New York coach Tom Thibodeau before Wednesdayโs game what else heโs looking to get from Karl-Anthony Towns as this season goes along.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107
Read full article: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night.
Incinerator impacts polarize Miami-Dade mayor, environmentalists ahead of commission vote
Read full article: Incinerator impacts polarize Miami-Dade mayor, environmentalists ahead of commission voteA consequential vote is happening next week that will impact all of South Florida, and not just the general election.
New details released after man arrested in connection with murder of Cuban rapper El Taiger
Read full article: New details released after man arrested in connection with murder of Cuban rapper El TaigerAuthorities announced Wednesday that a man who was known to be friends with Cuban rapper El Taiger has been named the primary suspect in his murder, marking a significant development in the high-profile case.
Elderly man recounts being attacked by neighbor near Shenandoah bus stop before early voting
Read full article: Elderly man recounts being attacked by neighbor near Shenandoah bus stop before early votingMiami police arrested a suspect Monday morning after he allegedly attacked his elderly neighbor at a bus stop in Shenandoah, leaving the victim hospitalized, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
Police: Miami arsonist destroys 3 cars, displaces apartment buildingโs residents
Read full article: Police: Miami arsonist destroys 3 cars, displaces apartment buildingโs residentsA surveillance camera recorded video showing an arsonist in action Wednesday in Miamiโs Allapattah neighborhood, police said.
Man out on bond for threatening to leak exโs nude photos now accused in deadly shootout, cops say
Read full article: Man out on bond for threatening to leak exโs nude photos now accused in deadly shootout, cops sayA man out on bond for threatening to leak his ex-girlfriendโs nude photos unless she bought him new clothes is now facing murder and attempted murder charges, according to police.
Suspect arrested in disappearance of South Florida mother, daughter appears in federal court
Read full article: Suspect arrested in disappearance of South Florida mother, daughter appears in federal courtEight years after Liliana Moreno and her daughter Daniela vanished without a trace, the childโs father is in custody.
Miami police looking into whether medical issue led to fiery, deadly Little Haiti crash
Read full article: Miami police looking into whether medical issue led to fiery, deadly Little Haiti crashMiami police are looking into whether the driver in a fiery crash in the cityโs Little Haiti neighborhood suffered some type of medical emergency before crashing his car Monday.
Miami police arrest man accused of beating elderly neighbor at Shenandoah bus stop
Read full article: Miami police arrest man accused of beating elderly neighbor at Shenandoah bus stopMiami police arrested a suspect Monday morning after he allegedly attacked his elderly neighbor at a bus stop in Shenandoah, leaving the victim hospitalized, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
Hialeah police arrest 2 in separate shootings possibly targeting same victim
Read full article: Hialeah police arrest 2 in separate shootings possibly targeting same victimPolice announced the arrests of two 22-year-old men Tuesday who they said were wanted for firing multiple gunshots at two individuals in a Hialeah parking lot earlier this month. Authorities say the incident may be connected to a separate shooting involving the same victim in Miami.
Butler scores 23, Rozier adds 20 and Heat pull away in 4th to beat Pistons 106-98
Read full article: Butler scores 23, Rozier adds 20 and Heat pull away in 4th to beat Pistons 106-98Jimmy Butler had 23 points and seven assists, Terry Rozier added 20 points and the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 106-98 on Monday night.
'We welcome that': Artists behind Dwyane Wade statue pleased with work, appreciate criticism
Read full article: 'We welcome that': Artists behind Dwyane Wade statue pleased with work, appreciate criticismThe big reveal of Dwyane Wadeโs big bronze statue outside Kaseya Center in Downtown Miami left some fans wondering how much it resembled the former Miami Heat superstar.
Miami man accused of handing loaded gun to son, 12, during dispute with daughterโs companion
Read full article: Miami man accused of handing loaded gun to son, 12, during dispute with daughterโs companionA Miami man was arrested Friday after entering his estranged wifeโs home without permission, armed with a gun, and threatening his 17-year-old daughterโs companion during a heated confrontation, authorities confirmed Monday.
CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round
Read full article: CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st roundOregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4.
AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10Miami has climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, its highest ranking since 2017.
This Week in South Florida: Lucia Bรกez-Geller
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Lucia Bรกez-GellerEvery member of Congress was up for election this year. Of the seven South Florida districts, six lean Democrat or Republican, but one is so evenly split that voters have flipped the district a few times over the last decade.
Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark Fletcher
Read full article: Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark FletcherMark Fletcher Jr. never considered not playing in Miamiโs rivalry game against Florida State, for the simple reason that his father would have wanted him out there.
Man convicted of murdering high schooler over Yeezy sneakers gets life sentence after outburst
Read full article: Man convicted of murdering high schooler over Yeezy sneakers gets life sentence after outburstA judge gave a 23-year-old man convicted of murdering a Miami-Dade high schooler during a sneaker sale in 2020 a life sentence Friday. But Adrian Cosby went on the attack before learning his fate.
In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flicker
Read full article: In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flickerThe last Kmart on the U.S. mainland sits alone at the west end of a suburban Miami shopping center, quiet and largely ignored.
Woman accused of trying to run over ex pleads no contest to 1 charge; all others dropped
Read full article: Woman accused of trying to run over ex pleads no contest to 1 charge; all others droppedA Miami woman accused of trying to run over her ex-boyfriend in 2023 pleaded no contest to a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and received probation, court records show.
Miami commissioner urges rethink on Live Local Act projects
Read full article: Miami commissioner urges rethink on Live Local Act projectsA developerโs mixed-use proposal for the Sears property site adjacent to Miamiโs Coral Gate neighborhood is stirring up concern from some single-family homeowners. Itโs one of nearly two dozen projects being considered in the city under Floridaโs Live Local Act.
Man shot by Miami cops reflects on incident as prosecutors decide not to pursue charges
Read full article: Man shot by Miami cops reflects on incident as prosecutors decide not to pursue chargesMiami-Dade prosecutors announced Thursday that they will not pursue charges against Donald Armstrong, who authorities said was tased and shot multiple times by Miami police officers back in March.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez vetoes lifetime pensions for city commissioners
Read full article: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez vetoes lifetime pensions for city commissionersCity of Miami commissioners recently voted โyesโ to lifetime pensions for themselves, but Miami Mayor Francis Suarez vetoed that decision this week amid an onslaught of public criticism.
Cuban American support for Trump at record levels, according to poll
Read full article: Cuban American support for Trump at record levels, according to pollA record number of Cuban American voters in Miami-Dade County said they were voting for Trump, according to a poll released by Florida International University on Wednesday.
Coral Gate residents concerned over Sears redevelopment plan under Floridaโs Live Local Act
Read full article: Coral Gate residents concerned over Sears redevelopment plan under Floridaโs Live Local ActLongtime residents of Coral Gate, a close-knit community, are voicing concerns about a potential surge in large-scale development driven by Floridaโs โLive Local Act.โ
Ohio mom left 3 kids home alone while she went to South Florida for liposuction
Read full article: Ohio mom left 3 kids home alone while she went to South Florida for liposuctionA mom from suburban Cleveland left her kids home alone for three days while she took a trip to South Florida for cosmetic surgery.
14-year-old arrested in connection with double shooting in Miamiโs Little Haiti neighborhood
Read full article: 14-year-old arrested in connection with double shooting in Miamiโs Little Haiti neighborhoodA 14-year-old boy was arrested by Miami police in connection with a double shooting that occurred earlier this month, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Police: Miami man arrested years after forensic evidence, surveillance video links him to fatal shooting
Read full article: Police: Miami man arrested years after forensic evidence, surveillance video links him to fatal shootingYears after a fatal shooting killed a man in Miami, police have arrested a suspect connected to the crime through forensic analysis, video surveillance and cellphone data, bringing closure to a 2021 homicide investigation, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Read full article: Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownershipShohei Ohtaniโs 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.
WATCH: Man wrestles dog that attacked his smaller dog at Brickell coffee shop
Read full article: WATCH: Man wrestles dog that attacked his smaller dog at Brickell coffee shopA trip to a coffee shop in Miamiโs Brickell neighborhood took a chaotic turn when a manโs dog was suddenly attacked by a larger dog. The owner of the smaller dog described how he โfought like a Spartanโ to save his beloved pet.
โThank God Iโm hereโ: Man shot during Miami apartment fire reflects on road to recovery
Read full article: โThank God Iโm hereโ: Man shot during Miami apartment fire reflects on road to recoveryFeder Biotte spoke exclusively to Local 10 News Monday after surviving a shooting that nearly claimed his life back in June.
Miami man accused of stealing $10K+ worth of cigarettes from semi-truck
Read full article: Miami man accused of stealing $10K+ worth of cigarettes from semi-truckA Miami man was arrested Sunday after he was caught red-handed stealing boxes of cigarettes from a semi-truck while the truck was stopped at a red light, authorities said.
Swifties invade Hard Rock Stadium: Taylor Swift performs last Eras Tour concert in Miami Gardens
Read full article: Swifties invade Hard Rock Stadium: Taylor Swift performs last Eras Tour concert in Miami GardensMany mothers and daughters plan to make unforgettable memories on Sunday night. They went shopping for outfits, traveled far to Miami, and added shimmer to be ready to sing and dance with Taylor Swift during her last Eras Tour performance at The Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
How man went from federal prison in Miami to a powerful job overseeing a countryโs industrial system
Read full article: How man went from federal prison in Miami to a powerful job overseeing a countryโs industrial systemIn a bizarre turn, a 52-year-old Colombian businessman with friends in high places went from sleeping in a federal prison in Miami to recently celebrating his appointment as Venezuelaโs new minister of industry and national production.
Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 win
Read full article: Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 winAjay Allen followed Cam Wardโs fourth touchdown pass with a 2-yard, go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, Damien Martinez added a 30-yard insurance TD run with 4:05 remaining and No. 6 Miami held off Louisville for a wild 52-45 victory.
Florida U.S. Senate race: Mucarsel-Powell and Scott depict each other as extremists
Read full article: Florida U.S. Senate race: Mucarsel-Powell and Scott depict each other as extremistsFive candidates are challenging the Republican incumbent, Rick Scott, including Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a Democrat who was born in Ecuador and lives in Ecuador.
Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continues
Read full article: Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continuesThe online auction for Shohei Ohtaniโs 50th home run ball has just four days remaining, with the highest bid now at $1.8 million.
October supermoon causes king tides: Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach offer free parking to residents in low-lying areas
Read full article: October supermoon causes king tides: Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach offer free parking to residents in low-lying areasMiami Beach and Fort Lauderdale offer free parking, at some garages, to residents in low-lying areas.
Miami-Dade police: Sex abuse victims were as young as 5 years old
Read full article: Miami-Dade police: Sex abuse victims were as young as 5 years oldMiami-Dade detectives recently described the sex abuse victims in the case as two boys between the ages of 5 and 8 years old, and a boy between the ages of 7 to 10 years old.
Woman accused of beating, dragging senior in random Little Havana attack
Read full article: Woman accused of beating, dragging senior in random Little Havana attackA 29-year-old woman is facing a first-degree felony charge after Miami police said she viciously attacked a senior walking in the cityโs Little Havana neighborhood Thursday.
South Florida businesses embrace the Taylor Swift craze for Eras Tour weekend
Read full article: South Florida businesses embrace the Taylor Swift craze for Eras Tour weekendAs Taylor Swiftโs highly anticipated Eras Tour takes over Hard Rock Stadium this weekend for three consecutive nights, South Florida businesses are embracing Swiftie fever with special fan-focused experiences.
King tides could bring rising water levels to flood-prone areas of South Florida
Read full article: King tides could bring rising water levels to flood-prone areas of South FloridaKing tides have arrived in South Florida, and if you couple that with offshore winds and rainfall, there could be serious flooding issues.
Miami auto shop owner accused of kidnapping, beating man
Read full article: Miami auto shop owner accused of kidnapping, beating manThe owner of a Miami body shop is facing three felony charges after police said he kidnapped a man from a northwest Miami-Dade apartment, forced him to strip to his underwear and then beat him in August. Police said he then took thousands of dollars from the man.