Hollywood police use ‘Grappler’ in arrest of suspect tied to attempted homicide case
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Hollywood police recently used a specialized vehicle-stopping device known as a “Grappler” to make an arrest in an attempted homicide investigation, authorities said. Police released video showing the incident, which occurred Dec. 6, when officers located a vehicle wanted in connection with a...
Historic Red Bird Shopping Center in Miami Sold for $62M
When Red Bird Shopping Center was sold in October for $62.1 million, the transaction initially landed as routine real estate news. Months later, the deal took on a second life online. Local real estate agent Lynley Ciorobea, who posts under @lynleyresidential, recently called attention to the sale in an Instagram...
Man accused of pleasuring himself outside Miami Gardens daycare arrested: Cops
A man was arrested after he allegedly pleasured himself outside a Miami Gardens daycare, police said. Antoine Johnleon Parks, 35, was arrested Tuesday on charges of lewd act in presence of child and indecent exposure, an arrest report said. According to the report, Miami Gardens Police responded to Excel Education...
Two Miami high school teachers living in fear after finding “death note” by student
A Miami-Dade Public School District spokesperson told CBS News Miami Tuesday afternoon that authorities found no credible threat.
Video shows woman going berserk in violent Miami road rage incident
MIAMI — Newly-released video shows an October road rage incident in Miami that led to an arrest. Authorities said Rocio Carrasco, 34, of Davenport, began assaulting another driver after a minor wreck near Coral Way. The incident happened on Oct. 18 at Southwest 22nd Terrace and 32nd Avenue. Authorities...
Stolen horses found in South Florida, Cuban migrant arrested, Volusia sheriff says
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Days after the Volusia Sheriff’s Office announced that four local horses were stolen, deputies now say that they’ve caught the suspect. In a release over the weekend, deputies originally said they were investigating the theft from a property in Osteen, offering a reward of $10,000 for...
Romeo Santos and Prince Royce Announce Miami Show
Bachata fans rejoice! The king and prince of the genre, Romeo Santos and Prince Royce, have officially announced their long-anticipated joint tour following the release of their collaborative album Better Late Than Never, a landmark project that unites two of bachata’s most influential voices over 13 captivating...
Miami man accused of collecting dead mother’s Social Security checks for years
A Miami man was arrested after authorities said he spent years collecting his dead mother's Social Security checks and pocketing tens of thousands of dollars. Baby Casseus, 62, was arrested Tuesday on charges of grand theft and organized fraud over $50,000, Miami-Dade jail records showed. According to an arrest...
A $250,000 grant, a DJ, and the Miami Mayor’s final days
The Miami City Commission last week approved a $250,000 grant requested by outgoing Mayor Francis Suarez in his final days in office, steering the bulk of his discretionary spending to a for-profit events and branding company based in California. The grant, approved unanimously and without discussion at Thursday’s...
SWAT standoff at Plantation hotel ends safely, police say
A SWAT standoff with a barricaded man inside a Plantation hotel has ended safely, police say.
