Two Miami Men Arrested for Shoplifting at Sebastian Walmart, Linked to Statewide Theft Ring
SEBASTIAN — Two Miami men with a history of shoplifting across Florida were arrested Thursday at a Walmart store after police said they tried to steal nearly $4,000 worth of merchandise, capping a string of thefts that authorities linked to more than $78,000 in losses. Yasnier Rojas Castaneda, 30,...
Judge not stepping down from case of Hialeah teen accused of murdering mother
The judge overseeing the case of a Hialeah teen accused of brutally stabbing his mother to death is staying on the case after denying a motion by the teen's attorneys for him to remove himself. In a ruling issued Monday, Judge Richard Hersch said the motion filed by attorneys for...
Brother of man killed by officer at Aventura salon jailed after harassing workers there,...
AVENTURA, Fla. — The brother of a man killed in a police shooting at an Aventura salon in July was arrested Friday after he went to the salon to harass workers, according to an arrest report. According to an arrest report, Travis Cannata, 36, of Delray Beach, had been...
Sunrise Police officer gifts boy new PlayStation 5 after burglars stole his console
SUNRISE, FLA. (WSVN) - Sunrise Police officers are making a young boy’s birthday extra special by gifting him a new PlayStation 5 after burglars took off with his previous console. The burglary happened at the child’s home, but with his birthday just days away, responding officers collectively decided to...
Ancient food among the inspection problems at a Milam’s Market near Coral Gables
Food way too old, too warm, too cold and too old for safe serving and handwashing issues caused a West Miami-Dade Milam’s Market to fail an inspection. Though Milam’s calls the store at 5767 Bird Rd. “Coral Gables (West),” it’s actually in the Redbird Center strip mall across the street from Coral Gables. Whether or...
With lively service, county’s oldest Black church celebrates 130 years in Coconut Grove
MIAMI — A Miami church older than the city itself celebrated its 130th anniversary with a lively service on Sunday. Members at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood, say they love their church, its rich history and each other. For more than a century,...
Florida Businessman Indicted For Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Tax Evasion
Federal Grand Jury Charges Joseph Stewart with Evading Taxes on $6.8M in Income. A federal grand jury in Miami on Friday indicted a local businessman, Joseph Stewart, on charges of tax evasion and filing false tax returns. According to the indictment, Stewart allegedly evaded taxes on over $6.8 million in dividends...
Truck found in Sunrise pond may crack cold case from 1980s
SUNRISE, Fla. — A submerged truck pulled from a Sunrise pond Sunday may be linked to a missing person case that’s nearly four decades old. The vehicle was found 42 feet underwater in a canal off Shotgun Road by Sunshine State Sonar, a volunteer dive team assisting in the search.
Man wanted in double murder shot by off-duty deputy in Miami Gardens
Investigators said once the suspect is released from the hospital, he will be taken to jail on two first-degree murder charges.
Three Arrested Following Stabbing Outside Hollywood 7-Eleven on Sheridan Street
A confrontation near a Hollywood 7-Eleven on Sheridan Street resulted in three arrests following a stabbing incident yesterday, according to the local authorities. Hollywood Police Department reported that officers responded to a call around 10:30 a.m., which led them to the scene outside the convenience store at...
