South Florida Medical Providers Settle for $810K Over Allegations of Unnecessary Medicare Billing
A settlement of $810,301 has been agreed upon by South Florida medical providers, including Vascular and Interventional Specialists, LLC (VIS); Vascular and Spine Institute, Inc. (VSI); Dr. Oscar Sosa and Dr. Osmany DeAngelo, to resolve allegations of fraudulent Medicare billing. The U.S. Attorney's Office claims...
More young adults in South Florida are still living with their parents: ‘Local is...
About one of every four young adults in South Florida were still living with their parents in 2023, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. “I don’t have shame in telling people I still live at home,” said 27-year-old Cristina Torres. “I moved out once for college, and then came back because of covid and...
‘My neighbor’s son was shot up’: Miami Gardens residents shaken after overnight shooting
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – A residential street in Miami Gardens was the focus of an active investigation early Saturday following reports of a fatal shooting that sent emergency crews rushing to the scene around 11 p.m. Miami Gardens police have not confirmed details about the incident, including the number...
Can you bring your dog to the mall? Here’s what the rules say in...
One of South Florida’s biggest malls is a big fan of your dogs. Aventura Mall, ranked as the most popular mall in the country , not only welcomes dogs to stroll with their humans, it even offers two dog parks. “The guest is at the heart of the experience, and that means their best friends, too.” mall management said...
Georgia Woman Charged with Drugging Miami Man and Stealing Rolex in Nightclub-Linked Theft
A Georgia woman faces charges after Miami police say she drugged a Miami man and stole valuables, including a Rolex, from his apartment. According to Local 10 News, Bianca Thorpe, from Grovetown, Georgia, was arrested following an investigation that led detectives to a Dodge Durango connected to the crime. The...
Man accused of distributing fentanyl-laced crystal meth to dealers at Miami-Dade motels
OPA-LOCKA, Fla. – A 51-year-old man stands accused of distributing fentanyl-laced crystal meth to dealers at motels in Hialeah and Opa-Locka. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement identified the suspect as Jayram Ruiz Roche after arresting him on Wednesday. Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office inmate records showed...
Officer Uncovers Chilling New Details After Reopening Teen Homicide Case
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It can be expensive to live in South Florida. Here are some of the...
It can be expensive to live in South Florida. Here are some of the issues Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization This collection of stories focuses on Miami's struggles with high housing costs. The first article highlights the financial strain on Miami residents, with rising rents reaching...
Missing 9-year-old with autism found dead in canal, mayor says
OPA-LOCKA, Fla. (Gray News) – A 9-year-old boy with autism was discovered dead in a canal in Florida, according to the city’s mayor. Opa-locka Mayor John H. Taylor, Jr. made a post on Facebook Wednesday to share that the body of King Smith, who had been missing since Tuesday, was found in a canal.
Large city signs onto deal with ICE: ‘Keep the American people safe’
Miami commissioners voted to allow the city's police department to work with ICE, as many cities around the country face scrutiny for sanctuary policies.
