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‘Deeply disheartened’: Haitians living in South Florida brace for change in legal status
Read full article: ‘Deeply disheartened’: Haitians living in South Florida brace for change in legal statusMiami-Dade County Commissioner Marleine Bastien stood with a group of activists Friday to advocate for Haitians in South Florida whose immigration status is going to change.
Marlins open spring training slate vs. Cardinals
Read full article: Marlins open spring training slate vs. CardinalsWhen the Miami Marlins take the field Saturday for a 1:10 p.m. battle vs. the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, it will be fans’ first look at the new club led by first-year Manager Clayton McCullough.
Miami man accused of attacking ex with machete, breaking into home days later
Read full article: Miami man accused of attacking ex with machete, breaking into home days laterA Miami man is facing multiple charges after police say he attacked his ex-girlfriend and her partner with a machete, attempted to force her into his truck, and later broke into a home in a separate incident less than a a week later.
Arrest made in theft of luxury cars from Miami athletes Carson Beck, Hanna Cavinder
Read full article: Arrest made in theft of luxury cars from Miami athletes Carson Beck, Hanna CavinderAuthorities have made an arrest in the theft of three luxury cars from a home where Miami quarterback Carson Beck and basketball player Hanna Cavinder were staying.
Amid bankruptcy reports, Miami Seaquarium owner says company will ‘restructure’ debt
Read full article: Amid bankruptcy reports, Miami Seaquarium owner says company will ‘restructure’ debtThe head of The Dolphin Company, the Mexican parent company of the troubled Miami Seaquarium, stridently denied media reports in the country that it is filing for bankruptcy — but did say it is beginning “a process to restructure its financial liabilities.”
Woman suspected of stealing $800K in ‘Trump coin’ cryptocurrency from Miami ex
Read full article: Woman suspected of stealing $800K in ‘Trump coin’ cryptocurrency from Miami exA Tunisian woman who Miami police say stole her ex-boyfriend’s American Express card and spent $4,200 on an Airbnb is also being investigated as a suspect in the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cryptocurrency.
NAACP Black Consumer Advisory aims to help shoppers make their money count
Read full article: NAACP Black Consumer Advisory aims to help shoppers make their money countCivil rights activists with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People called on consumers to choose companies that share their values on social justice.
Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors'
Read full article: Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors'Florida’s new attorney general has filed a federal court lawsuit against Target, claiming the discount store chain “misled investors” by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Police: Fearful Miami undercover agent uses fentanyl under threat during operation to catch drug dealer
Read full article: Police: Fearful Miami undercover agent uses fentanyl under threat during operation to catch drug dealerA 39-year-old convicted felon felt suspicious, so he forced a Miami undercover agent to use fentanyl, police officers reported.
‘He killed 5 people’: Judge says Miami Gardens crash suspect ‘a great danger,’ orders no bond
Read full article: ‘He killed 5 people’: Judge says Miami Gardens crash suspect ‘a great danger,’ orders no bondA Miami-Dade judge called the man suspected of killing five people, four of them children, in a Miami Gardens crash in which authorities said he was driving nearly 100 mph, “a great danger” on Wednesday, ordering he be held without bond.
South Florida gets needed rain as moderate drought plagues much of Broward, Miami-Dade counties
Read full article: South Florida gets needed rain as moderate drought plagues much of Broward, Miami-Dade countiesAfter 25 consecutive days of no measurable rain, Miami received .51 inches of rain on Tuesday, while Fort Lauderdale received .03 inches.
Victim’s family seeks harsher charge in fatal Miami Gardens crash: ‘No justice’
Read full article: Victim’s family seeks harsher charge in fatal Miami Gardens crash: ‘No justice’Family members of a man who was struck and killed by a Miami Gardens driver say late last year not enough is being done. The woman police say was behind the wheel has now been formally charged, but they want that charge upgraded.
Police: Man managed to slip evidence by police and in and out of jail after Miami murder
Read full article: Police: Man managed to slip evidence by police and in and out of jail after Miami murderA detective reported a killer was wearing the same clothes he wore during a murder in Miami and had the victim’s stolen wallet with identifications when he was arrested and jailed just hours later, but no one noticed until years later, records show.
Charges dropped against Virginia man accused of ‘Hispanophobic’ Miami Beach bar attack
Read full article: Charges dropped against Virginia man accused of ‘Hispanophobic’ Miami Beach bar attackProsecutors dropped all charges Tuesday, including a hate crime count, against a man who police said was caught on camera hurling “Hispanophobic” language during a January attack at a Miami Beach bar over an unpaid tab.
Fontainebleau in Miami Beach faces lawsuit following 2021 sexual assault case
Read full article: Fontainebleau in Miami Beach faces lawsuit following 2021 sexual assault caseA new lawsuit has been filed in Miami-Dade County by Horowitz Law on behalf of a victim who authorities said was sexually assaulted during a massage at the Lapis Spa inside the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach back in 2021.
Boy nearly drowns in Dania Beach pool marking 4th incident in Broward in just over a week
Read full article: Boy nearly drowns in Dania Beach pool marking 4th incident in Broward in just over a weekA boy was hospitalized Saturday afternoon after nearly drowning in a Dania Beach pool, marking the fourth such incident in Broward County in just over a week, authorities said.
Feeding South Florida hosts annual Outrun Hunger 5K at Tropical Park
Read full article: Feeding South Florida hosts annual Outrun Hunger 5K at Tropical ParkHundreds of runners, families, and community leaders laced up their sneakers Saturday morning for Feeding South Florida’s Annual Outrun Hunger 5K at Tropical Park in Miami’s Olympia Heights neighborhood.
South Florida’s peak season: Art, boats, and big crowds this weekend
Read full article: South Florida’s peak season: Art, boats, and big crowds this weekendTwo of South Florida’s biggest events are set to bring massive crowds — and traffic congestion — this weekend, as the Coconut Grove Arts Festival and the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show take over key areas of Miami-Dade County.
For one last time, couples tie knot on Valentine’s Day at historic Dade County Courthouse
Read full article: For one last time, couples tie knot on Valentine’s Day at historic Dade County CourthouseOn Valentine’s Day, 20 couples tied the knot on the steps of the historic Dade County Courthouse for one last time.
Miami-Dade man accused of invading home with gun before leading cops on chase
Read full article: Miami-Dade man accused of invading home with gun before leading cops on chaseA 21-year-old man from Miami-Dade’s Gladeview neighborhood was arrested after police linked him to an armed home invasion and a chase that ended with his arrest on Thursday, authorities said.
Miami man had 6,500 files of child sexual abuse material, police say
Read full article: Miami man had 6,500 files of child sexual abuse material, police sayA tip about a Miami man’s massive collection of child sexual abuse material — 1,481 files — just scratched the surface, according to police. They say it led them to discover 6,500 disturbing and illicit images and videos on his cellphone.
Feds accuse South Florida men of smuggling aircraft parts to Russia
Read full article: Feds accuse South Florida men of smuggling aircraft parts to RussiaTwo South Florida men working for a company with offices in Hallandale Beach and Ohio are facing several charges in Cincinnati federal court after authorities accused them of illegally exporting aircraft parts to Russia.
Mexico’s Rosa Negra expands to South Florida with 1st US restaurant
Read full article: Mexico’s Rosa Negra expands to South Florida with 1st US restaurantA popular restaurant brand from Mexico has made its U.S. debut in Miami, bringing its signature fusion of Mexican and Latin American flavors to the heart of Brickell.
Prominent Miami defense lawyer charged in DEA bribery scheme
Read full article: Prominent Miami defense lawyer charged in DEA bribery schemeFederal prosecutors have charged a prominent Miami defense attorney with orchestrating a bribery conspiracy involving two former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisors who leaked confidential information about drug investigations.
Miami man accused of running from crash that left victim an amputee
Read full article: Miami man accused of running from crash that left victim an amputeeTwo days after DNA analysis from his vehicle’s airbag conclusively pinned him as the driver, a 30-year-old Miami man turned himself in Wednesday to face a felony charge in a 2023 hit-and-run crash just north of the Dolphin Expressway that rendered another man an amputee, police said.
Commissioners approve $20M in funding for Miami Freedom Park
Read full article: Commissioners approve $20M in funding for Miami Freedom ParkA contentious proposal to allocate $20 million in city funds exclusively for the development of a park at the Miami Freedom Park stadium site passed in a 4-1 vote during a heated Miami City Commission meeting Thursday, drawing backlash from critics who called it a taxpayer-funded giveaway to billionaires.
Miami man arrested in connection with armed carjacking of Uber Eats delivery driver
Read full article: Miami man arrested in connection with armed carjacking of Uber Eats delivery driverA Miami man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the armed carjacking of an Uber Eats delivery driver that occurred last year.
FIFA staffer reportedly arrested in Miami in alleged underage sex case
Read full article: FIFA staffer reportedly arrested in Miami in alleged underage sex caseA staffer at FIFA has reportedly been arrested in Miami on suspicion of having sex with an underage boy while on a work trip from Zurich last year.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32, and the Thunder rally from 21 down to beat Heat 115-101
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32, and the Thunder rally from 21 down to beat Heat 115-101Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and nine assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 21-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 115-101 on Wednesday night.
‘Horrible mistake’: Environmentalists trash talk of ditching recycling in Miami
Read full article: ‘Horrible mistake’: Environmentalists trash talk of ditching recycling in MiamiWith a controversial decision looming on whether Miami-Dade County will build the world's largest waste to energy incinerator, a potential move by the city of Miami to completely eliminate recycling could impact how the county manages waste moving forward.
Marlins pitchers, catchers report for spring training as Sandy Alcantara returns to mound
Read full article: Marlins pitchers, catchers report for spring training as Sandy Alcantara returns to moundMiami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara returned to the mound Monday, marking a key moment in the team’s spring training as pitchers and catchers reported for camp.
Miami police arrest man accused of committing series of rooftop burglaries
Read full article: Miami police arrest man accused of committing series of rooftop burglariesA Miami man was arrested this week in connection with a series of business burglaries throughout the city, authorities announced Wednesday.
Suspects accused of smuggling Chinese migrants in Coral Gables appear in federal court
Read full article: Suspects accused of smuggling Chinese migrants in Coral Gables appear in federal courtThree of the four defendants named in a grand jury indictment appeared in federal court Wednesday, pleading not guilty to charges related to Chinese migrants found in vans in Coral Gables last month.
Miami stalking suspect has arrest history for rape, exposing himself
Read full article: Miami stalking suspect has arrest history for rape, exposing himselfAn accused stalker had been accused of terrifying women at the Avalon Apartments in Miramar and raping a woman in Miami’s Little Haiti, records show.
Freedom Park funding plan raises concerns over public green space promises
Read full article: Freedom Park funding plan raises concerns over public green space promisesA last-minute agenda item for Thursday’s Miami City Commission meeting is raising concerns over a proposed shift in public benefit funds tied to the controversial Freedom Park development deal.
Miami man accused of entering stranger’s home, trying to sexually assault woman
Read full article: Miami man accused of entering stranger’s home, trying to sexually assault womanA homeless man was arrested by Miami police Monday after he entered a woman’s home and tried to sexually assault her, authorities said.
Man threatened disabled child, crew on ‘harrowing flight’ from Miami, feds say
Read full article: Man threatened disabled child, crew on ‘harrowing flight’ from Miami, feds sayFBI agents said a 27-year-old man started a three-hour flight from Miami to Newark, New Jersey by threatening violence on a disabled child and mocking Jewish passengers. But it’s his threats towards crew members that have him facing up to 20 years in prison, they said.
Jayson Tatum scores 33, Celtics hold Heat to 34% shooting and roll to 103-85 win
Read full article: Jayson Tatum scores 33, Celtics hold Heat to 34% shooting and roll to 103-85 winJayson Tatum scored 33 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 17 and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Miami Heat 103-85 on Monday night.
Man cut woman’s throat while raping her in abandoned Overtown apartment, cops say
Read full article: Man cut woman’s throat while raping her in abandoned Overtown apartment, cops sayMiami police arrested a man Friday after they said he cut a woman’s throat twice while raping her in the city’s Overtown neighborhood in late January.
Ex-car dealer gets 8 years for carjacking customer near MIA after autopay hiccup
Read full article: Ex-car dealer gets 8 years for carjacking customer near MIA after autopay hiccupA federal judge handed down an eight-year sentence to a former car dealer convicted of carjacking a customer near Miami International Airport over a single missed payment.
Miami-Dade man sentenced to nearly 4 decades in prison over crimes against teens
Read full article: Miami-Dade man sentenced to nearly 4 decades in prison over crimes against teensInvestigators reported that a Miami-Dade County sexual predator thought that he was meeting a teenage victim at a McDonald’s restaurant, but a law enforcement team was waiting to arrest him instead.
South Florida nonprofit Laces for Lil Ones gives back to children through power of fitness
Read full article: South Florida nonprofit Laces for Lil Ones gives back to children through power of fitnessIn Local 10’s latest “My Future, My Choice” report, we are being reintroduced to an organization that is giving back to children in our community through the power of fitness.
Video of man appearing to whip dog with leash in Brickell sparks outrage
Read full article: Video of man appearing to whip dog with leash in Brickell sparks outrageA video circulating on social media showing a man who appeared to strike his dog with a leash in Brickell has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for authorities to investigate.
Dolphins' Tyreek Hill says he wants to stay in Miami and regrets comments made after season finale
Read full article: Dolphins' Tyreek Hill says he wants to stay in Miami and regrets comments made after season finaleTyreek Hill wants to stay in Miami and he regrets his comments after the Dolphins’ final game of the season that suggested he wanted out.
Man arrested in connection with Miami triple shooting
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with Miami triple shootingPolice arrested a man on four attempted murder charges Thursday in connection with a drive-by shooting in Miami’s Omni neighborhood that injured three people earlier in the week.
Hialeah teen pleads guilty to killing 3 in joyride
Read full article: Hialeah teen pleads guilty to killing 3 in joyrideSixteen-year-old Maykoll Santiesteban may not leave prison until well into his senior years after pleading guilty Friday to killing three women in a crash during an April 2024 joyride in Hialeah.
Teen appears in Miami-Dade bond court following fatal crash
Read full article: Teen appears in Miami-Dade bond court following fatal crashA 17-year-old boy appeared in bond court in Miami-Dade County Friday morning, days after he was accused of stealing a car and then crashing it into a motorcycle, killing the motorcyclist.
South Florida celebrates Reggae Month with Bob Marley’s legacy and new events
Read full article: South Florida celebrates Reggae Month with Bob Marley’s legacy and new eventsAs Reggae Month heats up in South Florida, residents and visitors alike are immersing themselves in the rhythms of Jamaican culture, food, and music.
Nonprofit crucial for health of many in Haiti could be losing funding due to Trump administration policy
Read full article: Nonprofit crucial for health of many in Haiti could be losing funding due to Trump administration policyFor decades, Project Medishare has maintained a significant presence in Haiti, providing critical care, medicine, trauma services and even operating maternal health centers.
Judge elevates house arrest for teen accused of fatally stabbing ex-boyfriend in Miami
Read full article: Judge elevates house arrest for teen accused of fatally stabbing ex-boyfriend in MiamiSeventeen-year-old Jahara Malik was allowed to return home Thursday, but this time under total lockdown house arrest.
Teen faces more charges after motorcyclist killed in crash involving stolen vehicle
Read full article: Teen faces more charges after motorcyclist killed in crash involving stolen vehicleA 17-year-old boy who was arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly stealing a car before being involved in a crash with a motorcyclist is back behind bars Thursday as he’s facing more charges.
Miami Heat acquire guard Davion Mitchell in trade with Toronto Raptors
Read full article: Miami Heat acquire guard Davion Mitchell in trade with Toronto RaptorsThe Miami Heat have made a move to bolster their backcourt, acquiring guard Davion Mitchell from the Toronto Raptors in a trade reported Thursday by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Miami man accused of exploiting disabled elderly neighbor for condo, cash
Read full article: Miami man accused of exploiting disabled elderly neighbor for condo, cashA Miami man is facing charges after prosecutors say he exploited an elderly neighbor, draining her finances and taking ownership of her condominium.
Florida Lt. Gov. Nuñez expected to be named next FIU president, sources say
Read full article: Florida Lt. Gov. Nuñez expected to be named next FIU president, sources sayFlorida International University’s board of trustees is set to hold a special meeting Friday to discuss appointing a new president, with reports indicating that Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez may be named interim president.
Miami gangster spared from death sentence after judge calls out prosecutorial misconduct gets 30 years
Read full article: Miami gangster spared from death sentence after judge calls out prosecutorial misconduct gets 30 yearsCorey Smith, the John Doe Gang leader during the ’90s in Miami’s Liberty City, has been fighting in state and federal courts for over three decades.
Miami police ID suspect, victim in fatal Edgewater trolley stabbing
Read full article: Miami police ID suspect, victim in fatal Edgewater trolley stabbingMiami police identified the man accused of stabbing another man to death on a city trolley in the Edgewater neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. Investigators said it all appears to have started after the suspect felt the victim got too close to him as they were about to get off the bus.
Miami youth basketball coach accused of exposing himself to boy, engaging in inappropriate text messages
Read full article: Miami youth basketball coach accused of exposing himself to boy, engaging in inappropriate text messagesA Miami youth basketball coach was arrested Tuesday on accusations that he exposed himself to a 10-year-old boy and had the boy send him photos of his penis, authorities confirmed.
Dúo de madre e hija de baile del sur de la Florida regresa con títulos de campeonato nacional
Read full article: Dúo de madre e hija de baile del sur de la Florida regresa con títulos de campeonato nacionalTres programas de baile de escuelas secundarias del sur de la Florida se han ganado el derecho a presumir después de traer a casa títulos de campeonato nacional.
Miami woman accused of beating daughter with guitar after waiting more than 10 minutes for her after school
Read full article: Miami woman accused of beating daughter with guitar after waiting more than 10 minutes for her after schoolA Miami woman was arrested Monday after she beat her daughter with a metal guitar and a wooden broom stick, leaving the girl seriously injured, authorities said.
Victim’s family hopes teen girl stays locked up in Miami manslaughter case: ‘She’s going to pay’
Read full article: Victim’s family hopes teen girl stays locked up in Miami manslaughter case: ‘She’s going to pay’Family members of 17-year-old Yahkeim Lollar rallied together in a Miami courthouse Tuesday as prosecutors sought to keep his ex-girlfriend, facing an adult manslaughter charge in his stabbing death, behind bars.
Heat’s Duncan Robinson has personal connection to charity padel event supporting stroke victims
Read full article: Heat’s Duncan Robinson has personal connection to charity padel event supporting stroke victimsFor Caroline Nava and her long-time boyfriend, Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson, a game of padel brings out the smiles and the fun.