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Miami Lakes woman pleads for mausoleum elevator repair to visit late husband
Read full article: Miami Lakes woman pleads for mausoleum elevator repair to visit late husbandA 90-year-old woman in Miami Lakes is pleading for repairs to a broken elevator that has kept her from visiting her late husband’s grave in a mausoleum.
DeSantis says tax-funded site against abortion measure ‘above board’; critics call it ‘desperation’
Read full article: DeSantis says tax-funded site against abortion measure ‘above board’; critics call it ‘desperation’Taking questions from members of the media, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to critics of a taxpayer-funded website that appears to campaign against an upcoming ballot measure to put abortion rights in the state’s constitution.
Duo accused of running illegal post-op care homes in Miami-Dade; patients note ‘disturbing behavior’
Read full article: Duo accused of running illegal post-op care homes in Miami-Dade; patients note ‘disturbing behavior’A man and woman are accused of running at least three illegal post-operative cosmetic surgery recovery facilities in locations across Miami-Dade County. According to police, patients who complained about the care they received were subject to intimidation tactics and “disturbing behavior.”
Former employee of Beverly Hills Café set to open Hills Cafe in Hialeah
Read full article: Former employee of Beverly Hills Café set to open Hills Cafe in HialeahFans of the legendary Beverly Hills Café in Miami Lakes will soon have a new restaurant to visit in Hialeah, with many dishes that may remind them of the former restaurant on the new menu.
Remembering Bob Graham in Miami Lakes: ‘The real Florida has shown up’
Read full article: Remembering Bob Graham in Miami Lakes: ‘The real Florida has shown up’The Miami Lakes United Church of Christ hosted a celebration of life on Saturday in honor of Bob Graham, a two-term Florida governor and three-term U.S. senator who served in the Florida House and Senate.
Miami Lakes mourns Bob Graham, one of its founding fathers; family friend remembers ‘Mr. Florida’
Read full article: Miami Lakes mourns Bob Graham, one of its founding fathers; family friend remembers ‘Mr. Florida’The town of Miami Lakes flew its flags at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of the late Bob Graham the former Florida Governor and Senator.
Woman stole products, formulas from Miami Lakes cosmetics biz to sell at own company, cops say
Read full article: Woman stole products, formulas from Miami Lakes cosmetics biz to sell at own company, cops sayPolice say a woman stole trade secrets and raw materials from a Miami Lakes cosmetics firm for her own business, selling some of her now-former employer’s products under the name of her own company.
Driver airlifted to hospital after car collides with tractor-trailer in Miami Lakes
Read full article: Driver airlifted to hospital after car collides with tractor-trailer in Miami LakesThe driver of a car was airlifted to a hospital Tuesday morning after his vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer in Miami Lakes, authorities confirmed.
Man busted selling 40 pounds of illegal horse meat in Hialeah Gardens, cops say
Read full article: Man busted selling 40 pounds of illegal horse meat in Hialeah Gardens, cops sayA horse meat sting in a Hialeah Gardens Home Depot parking lot led to the arrest of a Miami Lakes man on a felony charge Wednesday, according to police.
Miami-Dade officials get earful from residents about ‘damaging’ blasts from nearby quarries
Read full article: Miami-Dade officials get earful from residents about ‘damaging’ blasts from nearby quarriesBlasting from rock quarries in northwest Miami-Dade has been a longstanding concern and annoyance for residents in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties; on Monday night, residents in had a chance to address Miami-Dade officials about the issues during a meeting.
Residents forced out of ‘unlivable’ Opa-locka apartments now have to leave their hotel
Read full article: Residents forced out of ‘unlivable’ Opa-locka apartments now have to leave their hotelFrom black mold to vermin, the residents of an apartment complex in Opa-locka said they’ve been forced to live with a plethora of unlivable problems for years and are now being forced to evacuate to a hotel that might be considered a health risk.
Miami Lakes man accused of armed rape of sex worker in Liberty City
Read full article: Miami Lakes man accused of armed rape of sex worker in Liberty CityMiami police arrested a 38-year-old Miami Lakes man Tuesday on multiple felony charges after they said he robbed and raped a sex worker at gunpoint in the city’s Liberty City neighborhood the week prior.
‘Justice has failed us’: Mother of Enrique Tarrio speaks on son’s prison sentence in Miami Lakes
Read full article: ‘Justice has failed us’: Mother of Enrique Tarrio speaks on son’s prison sentence in Miami LakesFormer Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for orchestrating a failed plot to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the 2020 presidential election.
His tattoo says ‘Greedy’ and cops say he stole a Lexus from a Miami Lakes home
Read full article: His tattoo says ‘Greedy’ and cops say he stole a Lexus from a Miami Lakes homeChristopher Anthony Spence has a tattoo that says “Greedy” on his left forearm and police accused him of getting greedy late last month in Miami Lakes, stealing a resident’s Lexus from right in front of their home.
DeSantis mentions ‘The Hill We Climb’ controversy at Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Read full article: DeSantis mentions ‘The Hill We Climb’ controversy at Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsDuring the official launch of his 2024 White House bid on Wednesday night, Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about the recent controversy around a poetry book at a Miami-Dade County Public Schools library.
Miami-Dade school moves Biden inauguration poem after parent complaint
Read full article: Miami-Dade school moves Biden inauguration poem after parent complaintThe Miami-Dade school district is responding to criticism over a decision to move a poem written by Amanda Gorman, the National Youth Poet Laureate, which was delivered at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, to a school library section aimed at older readers after a parent complained.
Man injured during shooting along Palmetto Expressway in Miami Lakes
Read full article: Man injured during shooting along Palmetto Expressway in Miami LakesA man was injured during a shooting along the Palmetto Expressway on Saturday in Miami Lakes, police said. Investigators suspect it was a road rage incident.
‘#DamianStrong’: Police officer shot in the head returns to Miami-Dade to continue treatment
Read full article: ‘#DamianStrong’: Police officer shot in the head returns to Miami-Dade to continue treatmentRecovery continues after a tumultuous relationship between two police officers who had a child together devolved into such violence last year that detectives reported one nearly killed the other in Miami-Dade County.
Florida’s ban of Chinese drones leaves local fire, police scrambling to rebuild fleets
Read full article: Florida’s ban of Chinese drones leaves local fire, police scrambling to rebuild fleetsFlorida has banned state and local government entities from using Chinese drones, grounding dozens of police and fire drones in South Florida and leaving agencies scrambling to find hundreds of thousands of dollars to replace them from the state’s new “approved” list.
Shooter kills his mother, 3 others in Miami Lakes murder-suicide, source says
Read full article: Shooter kills his mother, 3 others in Miami Lakes murder-suicide, source saysMiami-Dade police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after five people were found shot dead in a home in Miami Lakes Friday morning, according to the department.
Man says son, ex-wife were among 5 shot dead at home in Miami Lakes
Read full article: Man says son, ex-wife were among 5 shot dead at home in Miami LakesMiami-Dade police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after five people were found shot dead in a home in Miami Lakes Friday morning, according to the department.
Police: 5 dead in apparent murder-suicide in Miami Lakes
Read full article: Police: 5 dead in apparent murder-suicide in Miami LakesMiami-Dade police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after five people were found shot dead in a home in Miami Lakes Friday morning, according to the department.
Woman accused of bashing husband over head with cement rock outside Miami Lakes ice cream shop
Read full article: Woman accused of bashing husband over head with cement rock outside Miami Lakes ice cream shopA South Florida woman was arrested last week after she confronted her husband outside an ice cream shop and bashed him over the head with a cement rock, authorities said.
Commissioners want to rename section of NW 162 Avenue after slain Miami-Dade police officer
Read full article: Commissioners want to rename section of NW 162 Avenue after slain Miami-Dade police officerMiami-Dade commissioners want to rename a section of Northwest 162 Avenue from 56 to 72 streets after the 45th Miami-Dade police officer who died while on duty.
2 Miami-Dade residents win $1 million in scratch-off Florida Lottery tickets
Read full article: 2 Miami-Dade residents win $1 million in scratch-off Florida Lottery ticketsTwo Miami-Dade County residents are millionaires after winning $1 million from the 500X The Cash Scratch-Off game from the Florida Lottery.
Police: Fake Hialeah agent ‘sold’ same property to multiple people, stole deposits
Read full article: Police: Fake Hialeah agent ‘sold’ same property to multiple people, stole depositsA former real estate agent whose license had been revoked by the state operated a real estate scam out of Hialeah, pretending to be an agent and “selling” the same property to multiple victims and stealing their deposits, police say.
Legendary Miami Lakes restaurant The Beverly Hills Café suddenly shuts its doors after 43 years
Read full article: Legendary Miami Lakes restaurant The Beverly Hills Café suddenly shuts its doors after 43 yearsThe Beverly Hills Café shut its doors for the last time on Monday, after being in business for 43 years.
Warrant: Fake Dade lawyer scammed victims, told one ‘You will die today’ after complaint
Read full article: Warrant: Fake Dade lawyer scammed victims, told one ‘You will die today’ after complaintA Miami Lakes man faces multiple felony charges after prosecutors accused him of misrepresenting himself as a lawyer to two prospective clients and the state, taking money for legal services he never provided and, in an expletive-laden text message, threatening at least one victim who complained to the state bar.
Woman accused of running unlicensed post-op recovery facility out of Miami Lakes home
Read full article: Woman accused of running unlicensed post-op recovery facility out of Miami Lakes homeMiami-Dade police arrested a woman Wednesday on multiple felony charges after detectives determined she was operating an unlicensed post-operative surgery recovery facility out of her Miami Lakes home, according to an arrest report.
Inspector finds fly infestation at Vicky Bakery in Miami Lakes
Read full article: Inspector finds fly infestation at Vicky Bakery in Miami LakesAn inspector with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services was at the Vicky Bakery in Miami Lakes Tuesday and issued a “stop use” order on the expresso machine, a mixer, a microwave, a juicer and the oven.
Feds find 85-year-old man used in fraud nearly dead in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Feds find 85-year-old man used in fraud nearly dead in Miami-DadeFederal agents are searching for information about an 85-year-old man from Miami-Dade County who was neglected and exploited in a scheme to defraud Medicare.
Photo on social media shows father with 2 kids posted under an hour before alleged Miami Lakes murder-suicide
Read full article: Photo on social media shows father with 2 kids posted under an hour before alleged Miami Lakes murder-suicideA photo posted under an hour before a murder-suicide shows a smiling father and his two children.
Mother desperately tried to save her 2 children after they were shot by their father, witness says
Read full article: Mother desperately tried to save her 2 children after they were shot by their father, witness saysA woman desperately tried to save her 9-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter after they had been shot by their father Tuesday night in Miami Lakes, a witness told Local 10 News.
Miami Lakes teacher accused of touching female students, one during chess club meeting
Read full article: Miami Lakes teacher accused of touching female students, one during chess club meetingA Miami Lakes teacher is accused of inappropriately touching female students during a chess club meeting and during extra-credit math class.
Driver takes off after crashing through fence and into backyard of Miami Lakes home
Read full article: Driver takes off after crashing through fence and into backyard of Miami Lakes homeNeighbors told Local 10 News the driver of a Lexus was speeding and slammed through a fence along the 8700 block of Northwest 141st Terrace on Friday night.
New video shows spooky masked burglar strike again in Miami-Dade
Read full article: New video shows spooky masked burglar strike again in Miami-DadeAt a Taco Bell in late September, the robber is seen winding up and throwing a boulder into the drive-thru window. Another angle shows him slither through the window and start rummaging through the restaurant.
Officers search for burglar who uses spooky mask to target Miami-Dade businesses
Read full article: Officers search for burglar who uses spooky mask to target Miami-Dade businessesIt’s a good month before Halloween, and there is already a burglar who is playing dress-up to wreak havoc on businesses in Miami Gardens and Miami Lakes.
FHP: Driver flees scene following crash on Palmetto Expressway in Miami Lakes
Read full article: FHP: Driver flees scene following crash on Palmetto Expressway in Miami LakesThe driver of a vehicle, possibly a Subaru sedan, fled after being involved in a three-vehicle collision Tuesday morning on the Palmetto Expressway, authorities said.
Florida reports 18,608 new COVID-19 cases as trends inch downward
Read full article: Florida reports 18,608 new COVID-19 cases as trends inch downwardFlorida's 7-day moving average for new COVID-19 cases has dropped under 21,000 for the first time since Aug. 9, according to the latest CDC data on Tuesday
DeSantis calls on Biden to help restore internet access to Cuba as protesters continue to take to streets of South Florida
Read full article: DeSantis calls on Biden to help restore internet access to Cuba as protesters continue to take to streets of South FloridaGov. Ron DeSantis made an appearance in South Florida Thursday, alongside other leaders from Miami-Dade County, to call on the Biden administration to help restore internet access to Cuba.
With pandemic and people moving to South Florida, it’s a seller’s market
Read full article: With pandemic and people moving to South Florida, it’s a seller’s marketMIRAMAR, Fla. – South Florida real estate agents agree that they’ve never seen a market this crazy. Anyone looking to buy right now in the current real estate market knows the feeling. A five bedroom, four bathroom home, priced at $589,000, had three offers as soon as it went on the market. “Offer to pay for some of the shortfall between the appraisal and contract price,” Gutierrez with Coldwell Banker Real Estate, said. “And if all else fails, I have seen people offer to send a food truck to the seller’s move out party.
Video shows woman shouting about ‘freedom’ while refusing to wear face mask in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Video shows woman shouting about ‘freedom’ while refusing to wear face mask in Miami-DadeMIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A woman who was refusing to wear a face mask resorted to shouting about “the freedom and the right of an individual” on Wednesday in Miami-Dade County. Starting Feb. 2, the CDC required people to wear face masks when riding planes, buses, trains, or other forms of public transportation. How to wear a face mask correctlyWash your hands or use hand sanitizer before putting on a face mask. Handle a face mask only by the ear loops or ties. Make sure the face mask covers your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin.
Reduction in COVID-19 restrictions helps seniors stay healthy
Read full article: Reduction in COVID-19 restrictions helps seniors stay healthyThat’s now changing as restrictions are lifted and programs like Silver Sneakers can welcome participants back to class. “I tried to do some exercise using the TV, but wasn’t the same -- no,” Maggie Cruz, 69, said. The fitness program was started back in 1992 to help seniors become more active and independent and reduce the risk of illness. Cruz, one of the newer members of the class, joined in 2019 after noticing pain in her arms and legs. AdThe Silver Sneakers program is available at more than 13,000 gyms and fitness centers across the country and cost is covered by most Medicare and private insurance policies.
Miami performer makes Cuban ‘abuela’ proud on American Idol; he is going to Hollywood
Read full article: Miami performer makes Cuban ‘abuela’ proud on American Idol; he is going to HollywoodMIAMI – Miami Lakes’ Yurisbel Garcia has an American Idol golden ticket to go to Hollywood. He said he owes it all to his Cuban “abuela” who still lives on the island. And while other competitors made the judges cry, “El Yuri” had them all on their feet dancing. Garcia, 25, didn’t win Katy Perry’s heart, but he had the vote of Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. He performed Pittbull’s “Fireball” and taught Luke Bryan some reggaetón moves.
Miami Lakes’ Yurisbel hopes to become first Cuban ‘American Idol’
Read full article: Miami Lakes’ Yurisbel hopes to become first Cuban ‘American Idol’MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – Yurisbel Garcia, also known as “El Yuri,” said he wants to be the first Cuban “American Idol” to show the country how “El party” is done. Kelly Clarkson was the first “American Idol” in 2002 when Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, and Simon Cowell were the judges. Carrie Underwood won season four of "American Idol" in 2005. Ruben Studdard won season two. Fantasia Barrino won season three, Jordin Sparks won season six, and Candice Glover won season 12.
Center helps children with special needs during pandemic
Read full article: Center helps children with special needs during pandemicMIAMI LAKES, Fla. – In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic comes another crisis that’s pushing parents of kids with special needs to the breaking point, but specialized programs are helping families cope in these trying times. Mothers like Yesinia Molina face daily challenges, but hers are far greater because each one of her four children has special needs. There’s good days, there’s bad days, there are days that are very hard and then there are days that are OK,” she said through tears. Pedrido and her colleagues work directly with the kids’ schools to close the loop between their general education and their special needs. Data shows that one out of five households in the U.S. includes at least one child with special needs.
Major crash shuts down all lanes of Palmetto Expressway in Miami Lakes
Read full article: Major crash shuts down all lanes of Palmetto Expressway in Miami LakesMIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A crash that involved multiple vehicles Tuesday morning shut down all lanes of the Palmetto Expressway off Northwest 154th Street in Miami Lakes. Sky 10 was over the scene at 6 a.m. as one of the vehicles was on top of the median, fully engulfed in flames. Authorities shut down all northbound and southbound lanes as firefighters extinguished the flames. Scene of Tuesday morning crash on Palmetto Expressway. Camacho said the Ford drove over the barrier wall and struck three other vehicles that were heading south.
South Floridians supporting local shops on Small Business Saturday
Read full article: South Floridians supporting local shops on Small Business SaturdayMIAMI LAKES, Fla. – As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the lives of people across the country, it’s important to support small businesses that have been struggling. Small Business Saturday provides the perfect day to do just that. It was designed to encourage customers to support local stores and stop at small businesses in their communities. Aside from finding unique products, it’s also a great way to help out neighbors and fellow residents during the holiday season. One example of the special day’s festivities is in downtown Miami Lakes, where music and beautiful, New York-style holiday window displays will greet shoppers as they move from store to store.
Video captures Miami-Dade teacher slamming student to the ground
Read full article: Video captures Miami-Dade teacher slamming student to the groundMIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A disturbing encounter between a student and a substitute teacher was captured on cell phone camera. Due to this, the substitute teacher told the student he would have to wait until another classmate got back. The video begins with the student trying to force his way out the door, and the teacher can be heard asking him to go back to his seat. The student pushed the door open and the substitute teacher grabs him, pulling him back in. The two stumble into a podium that was just inside the classroom door, before the teacher slams the student onto the ground.
Some believe more than 40 schools should have closed as South Floridians faced flooding
Read full article: Some believe more than 40 schools should have closed as South Floridians faced floodingMIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Storm Eta’s flooding forced officials to close 40 public schools in South Florida, but some believe more schools should have been closed to give parents, students, and teachers a chance to recover from the storm. Miami-Dade County Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and Broward County Superintendent Robert Runcie are dealing with issues of water penetration, power loss, and flooding. There were 17 schools closed in Miami-Dade and 23 schools in Broward. MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLSStudents in 17 flooded Miami-Dade schools return to online learning17 schools closed: 5 in Hialeah, 5 in Miami Gardens and 3 in Miami Lakes. BROWARD COUNTYFlooding rampant in Lauderhill following impact of Tropical Storm Eta23 schools closed: 4 in Davie, 4 in Miramar, 3 in Weston, 3 in Pembroke Pines, 2 in Pompano Beach, 2 in Hollywood, and 2 in Lauderhill.
Flooding forces students in 17 Miami-Dade schools to return to online learning
Read full article: Flooding forces students in 17 Miami-Dade schools to return to online learningMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Students from 17 Miami-Dade County public schools couldn’t return to their classrooms on Tuesday after Tropical Storm Eta caused flooding. Ten of the schools on the list are in areas of Miami Gardens and Hialeah. Three are in Miami Lakes, and the rest are in Opa-locka, Kendall, Key Biscayne, and Golden Glades. School administrators will be notifying parents and guardians if the school campuses will reopen on Thursday or if classes will continue only online. Milam K-8 Center at 6020 W 16th Ave., Hialeah Miami Carol City Senior at 3301 Miami Gardens Dr., Miami Gardens North County K-8 Center at 3250 NW 207th St., Miami Gardens Westland Hialeah Senior at 4000 W 18th Ave., Hialeah\PHOTOS
Streets of Brickell, other Miami-Dade areas impassable due to flash flooding from Tropical Storm Eta
Read full article: Streets of Brickell, other Miami-Dade areas impassable due to flash flooding from Tropical Storm EtaMIAMI – An intense rain band developed Monday morning over Miami-Dade County, causing flash flooding in certain areas, including downtown Miami, Hialeah, Opa-locka and Miami Lakes. Local 10 News reporter Parker Branton was in Brickell Monday morning as the streets were impassable, with the water going nearly to his knees. Several cars that had stalled out surrounded him at the intersection of Southeast 12th Terrace and Brickell Avenue. The area is just a block away from Biscayne Bay, so the area is known to flood, but the flooding was even more significant than normal Monday due to Tropical Storm Eta. “We’re just helping everybody get out of here for free.”Check the Local 10 Weather Authority page for the latest updates on Tropical Storm Eta.
Water main break causes flooding in Miami Lakes
Read full article: Water main break causes flooding in Miami LakesMIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A water main break caused flooding that prompted traffic and water service disruptions on Tuesday west of the Shula Golf Club in Miami Lakes. Hobbit Forrest, an area resident who was stranded, said her neighbor reported the flooding at about 7 a.m.“It looks like a sinkhole,” Forrest said. Jennifer L. Messemer-Skold, a spokeswoman for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, said an 8-inch pipe at Gage Place and Cow Pen Road was to blame. About a dozen households reported disruptions in water service during the repairs. Miami-Dade Water and Sewer crews are working to fix a water main break in Miami Lakes (@MiamiLakesNews).
Miami Lakes chiropractor arrested, posts explicit videos after telling woman they were private, police say
Read full article: Miami Lakes chiropractor arrested, posts explicit videos after telling woman they were private, police sayMONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A Miami Lakes chiropractor has been charged with sexual cyberharrassment. Eduardo Alberto Montadas, 56, was arrested by Monroe County Sheriff’s office detectives Friday. Deputies said that when the videos were made and distributed, Montados was in that county. The woman learned that Montadas had posted the videos to websites after she said she began receiving disturbing messages on social media from people she didn’t know. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office detectives were able to corroborate the victim’s complaint.
License plate readers helping one Miami-Dade town catch crooks
Read full article: License plate readers helping one Miami-Dade town catch crooksMIAMI LAKES, Fla. – Stolen cars out of Broward County have been found in one Miami-Dade town — along with guns and drugs — and police are crediting some new technology for the busts. Authorities in Miami Lakes say they’re finding success catching crooks using license plate readers. Tucked away, off the roadways, these cameras catch every single license plate that passes by. They say the license plate readers are not tracking small-time violators, but stolen cars and wanted criminals. “We’ve seen a huge reduction in terms of crime in the town of Miami Lakes,” Ruiz said.
Family mourns after man, 28, is killed in Miami-Dade public bus
Read full article: Family mourns after man, 28, is killed in Miami-Dade public busGOLDEN GLADES, Fla. – Sergio Mario Guadron Conrado tried to use a Miami-Dade public bus and it cost him his life. On Friday evening, Miami-Dade detectives were still investigating why the security officer, Shalonda Bryant, decided to shoot him on Monday. Maria Guadron is grieving the death of her husband Sergio Guadron after a security officer shot him on Monday in a public bus in Miami-Dade. (Courtesy of Guadro's family)According to Detective Argemis Colome, the bus driver asked Guadron to get off the bus, called a supervisor and the supervisor called a security officer about 7:30 a.m. The bus driver and the supervisor said Guadron was argumentative and the security guard said there was a confrontation, police said.
Local tributes remember those lost in 9/11
Read full article: Local tributes remember those lost in 9/11PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Occasions around South Florida paid tribute to the victims on the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In Southwest Miami-Dade, the lives of those lost during 9/11 became part of a Salute to Healthcare workers sky dive by The Black Daggers, members of the Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team. In Miami Lakes, 2,977 flags were planted at Picnic Park West overnight creating a blanket of red, white and blue. Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid hosted a 9/11 Flag Memorial Ceremony on Friday morning along with town officials, police and the city’s fire department. And, in Fort Lauderdale, the city’s Fire Rescue draped an American flag across Broward Boulevard and Southwest 2nd Avenue using one of the department’s firetrucks.
Videos show porch pirates in Miami Lakes, Miami Gardens
Read full article: Videos show porch pirates in Miami Lakes, Miami GardensMIAMI GARDENS, Fla – Porch pirates recently targeted homes in Miami-Dade County and the victims want them caught. Surveillance video from a Marbella Park community home in Miami Lakes shows a thief who is wearing a red vest when he took a box that didn’t belong to him. Inside the box, there was a BBQ grill that was meant to be used with a family on the beach this weekend. In Miami Gardens, video shows a thief who was also wearing red. The victims are asking anyone with information about the thefts to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
Porch pirate spotted stealing from at least 2 South Florida homes
Read full article: Porch pirate spotted stealing from at least 2 South Florida homesMiami-Dade County, Fla. – The homeowner checked her surveillance camera to see a dark-colored car pulling into her driveway. A man in a red vest walked to the door, then returned to his car with a giant box before driving away. And it looks like the same guy with a red vest and a tattoo on the left arm. He’s taking things away from people that are working hard and buying their own stuff,” the homeowner said. If you have any information that could help catch the crook, you are urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
Family asks public for help after girl, 12, vanishes from Miami Lakes
Read full article: Family asks public for help after girl, 12, vanishes from Miami LakesMIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A family is asking the public for help with finding a 12-year-old girl who vanished from her home in Miami Lakes. Anastasia Vela-Fernandez was last seen wearing a red and pink shirt and black leggings. She is 5-feet 2-inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds. Anastasia was last seen on Saturday in the area of Cowpen Road and Simmons Street, near Miami Lakes Drive, police said. Miami-Dade Police Department detectives are asking anyone with information about Anastasia to call 305-715-3300 and Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
Conservative groups rally in Miami Lakes to have their voices heard
Read full article: Conservative groups rally in Miami Lakes to have their voices heardMIAMI LAKES, Fla. – Honks, waves, and plenty of red, white and blue were visible as dozens of Republican supporters of President Donald Trump gathered outside a Miami Lakes shopping center Sunday for a rally to have their voices heard and to mark Trump’s 74th birthday. There were several local conservative groups that came together for Sunday's rally. Arthur Spicer said "They're turning it into a black and white thing. There were some who showed up during the rally to voice their opposing views from the conservative demonstrators. Trump supporters were also celebrating the president’s birthday in Broward County, where we saw boats sailing by waving Trump flags near Fort Lauderdale.
Miami Lakes mayor says town willing to compromise over bridge issue
Read full article: Miami Lakes mayor says town willing to compromise over bridge issueMIAMI LAKES, Fla. – The town of Miami Lakes made a major announcement Tuesday about a bridge to Hialeah. Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid told Local 10 News that his town is willing to compromise on what’s turned into a legal fight with Miami-Dade County and Hialeah. It separates Miami Lakes and Hialeah and goes over Interstate 75. Miami Lakes officials said the street cannot withstand the traffic that will be unleashed by the opening of that bridge. The town claims Lennar contractors destroyed the Miami Lakes road without telling the town or getting the right permits.
Free job fair to open Thursday in Miami Lakes
Read full article: Free job fair to open Thursday in Miami LakesMIAMI LAKES, Fla. – About 30 companies including New York Life and Aflac will be offering hundreds of jobs during a four-hour Job News USA fair on Thursday in Miami Lakes. The list of hospitality industry employers includes Norwegian Cruise Line, the Biltmore Hotel and the Don Shula’s Hotel, where the job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Verizon and ENS Security are among the list of employers offering sales jobs, and Jiffy Lube and Maximus, Inc. are among the employers offering customer service jobs. Event organizers are asking job applicants to register online, develop tailored resumes for each company and prepare to meet the company’s recruiter. Admission to the fair and parking at the hotel, 6842 Main St., are free. For more information, call 954-252-6640, download the fair’s directory here or click here.
Man wearing sunglasses, bandanna robs Chase Bank in Miami Lakes, FBI says
Read full article: Man wearing sunglasses, bandanna robs Chase Bank in Miami Lakes, FBI saysMIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A man wearing sunglasses and a bandanna over his head robbed a Chase Bank branch Monday in Miami Lakes, the FBI confirmed on Tuesday. The robbery was reported shortly after 6 p.m. at the Chase Bank at 14045 NW 67th Ave. According to FBI spokesman Jim Marshall, the man entered the bank and demanded cash from an employee. Marshall said the FBI would not disclose how much money was taken at this time. Anyone with information about the robber’s identity is asked to call the FBI at 754-703-2000 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
Hundreds of Santa’s take part in Miami Lakes Jingle Bell Jog
Read full article: Hundreds of Santa’s take part in Miami Lakes Jingle Bell JogIt’s hard enough traveling the world in one night, but doing it in a fully loaded suit, and in Florida! Well, hundreds of Santa’s took a shot at it, jingle bell jogging across Miami Lakes, Saturday morning. Hundreds of Santa's participate in the Miami Lakes Jingle Bell Jog 5k. (WPLG)The Miami Lakes Jingle Bell Jog 5K is an annual event that champions all things associated with the festive winter holiday. All participants received a fully loaded Santa Suit, complete with a hat, coat, belt, beard, and, of course, jingle bells.
Family, friends, fellow drivers pay final respects for killed UPS driver
Read full article: Family, friends, fellow drivers pay final respects for killed UPS driverFrank Ordonez’s casket was carried to its final resting place at Vista Memorial Gardens as family, friends and fellow drivers paid their final respects. Ordonez’s mother, Luz Apolinario, spoke publicly for the first time since her son’s death as she left Vista Memorial Gardens. As the gunmen fired, law enforcement officials returned fire with officers and bystanders alike seeking cover as bullets flew in several directions, video showed. "The armed suspects engaged law enforcement, opened fire," said special agent George Piro, with the FBI Miami Field Office. Additionally, Ordonez’s family are looking into legal actions they can take to ensure better engagement procedure and training to prevent a similar tragedy in the future.
Marlins barber to give away turkeys for Thanksgiving
Read full article: Marlins barber to give away turkeys for ThanksgivingMIAMI - He's given haircuts to and styled some of the biggest names in baseball. Now, Hugo "Juice" Tandron is looking to give back for Thanksgiving at his Headz Up Barbershop in Miami Lakes. The man known to many as the "Marlins barber" is holding his first turkey giveaway at noon Sunday. Tandron has been cutting the hair of Marlins players for more than 20 years. He's since expanded to working with even opposing players who stop by for a cut when they visit Marlins Park.
Bridge stalemate leads to suit between Miami Lakes, Hialeah
Read full article: Bridge stalemate leads to suit between Miami Lakes, HialeahThe Miami Lakes Town Council has filled legal action against Miami-Dade County after officials witnessed unpermitted bridge construction by the City of Hialeah. MIAMI-DADE, Fla. - The Miami Lakes Town Council has filled legal action against Miami-Dade County after officials witnessed unpermitted bridge construction by the City of Hialeah. The Town of Miami Lakes fears that the new flow of traffic will bring congestion to its residents. Citing a 2003 transfer agreement between the town and Miami-Dade County, Miami Lakes feels it retains authority over its roads. A traffic study conducted by Miami-Dade County found no threat of increased congestion for Miami Lakes.
Former Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi wins court appeal to have town cover his legal fees
Read full article: Former Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi wins court appeal to have town cover his legal feesMIAMI - Former Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi had a big win in court Wednesday. Pizzi was eventually reinstated as mayor following a lengthy court battle with the town of Miami Lakes and former Florida Gov. Pizzi then sued the town for at least $2.5 million to cover his mounting legal fees. A Miami appeals court ruled Wednesday in Pizzi's favor, overturning a previous ruling that quashed his lawsuit against the town. Following his reinstatement as mayor, Pizzi ran for re-election in 2015 and lost.
Former Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi wins court appeal to have town cover his legal fees
Read full article: Former Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi wins court appeal to have town cover his legal feesMIAMI - Former Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi had a big win in court Wednesday. Pizzi was eventually reinstated as mayor following a lengthy court battle with the town of Miami Lakes and former Florida Gov. Pizzi then sued the town for at least $2.5 million to cover his mounting legal fees. On Wednesday, a Miami appears court ruled in Pizzi's favor, overturning a previous ruling that quashed his lawsuit against the town. Following his reinstatement as mayor, Pizzi ran for reelection in 2015 and lost.