Nearly a year later, MDSO sergeant cleared in deadly West Little River shooting
MIAMI — A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office sergeant has been cleared nearly a year after he shot and killed a suspect following a pursuit that ended in the county’s unincorporated West Little River area. MDSO Sgt. Kelvin Cox shot and killed Kristofer Laboy, 24, outside of a building...
‘People have lost everything’: Trailer park residents protest Miami commissioner
With evictions looming for approximately 200 families living at a Miami trailer park, dozens gathered Wednesday to stage a protest outside City Commissioner Ralph Rosado’s office in the hopes that the city might intervene — or at least help buy them more time. With a September deadline to vacate their homes quickly app
Social Media Selfie Snaps Wisconsin Woman Accused Of Drugging, Robbing Men In Florida
A Wisconsin woman is facing multiple felony charges after Florida authorities accused her of spending several days drugging men she met at local establishments to steal tens of thousands of dollars in high-end jewelry and designer clothing. Deziree Nicole Hood, 20, was arrested on Saturday and charged with two counts..
Miami scammer’s rigged street game cost unsuspecting victims thousands, police say
MIAMI — A Miami man is facing several felony charges after police said he was involved in an illegal, rigged street gambling game in the downtown area that led victims to lose thousands of dollars. Police arrested Jordan Alexander Bustillo, 20, on Wednesday. Arrest reports from the Miami Police...
4 hospitalized after plane evacuation at Opa-locka airport, officials say
According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, they received a medical call regarding a heat-related illness. Four people were then transported to nearby hospitals.
Developer of Fort Lauderdale’s Galleria Mall megaproject shrugs off critics: ‘Idiots’
The Miami-based developer behind the sprawling, nine-tower redevelopment of Fort Lauderdale’s Galleria Mall says he’s excited about the project, but he has one major complaint: it’s taking too long. Russell Galbut, who’s real estate collective purchased the dying shopping mall last year, discussed his plans for the mal
Family says woman died after traveling to South Florida for plastic surgery
A husband says his family is shattered after his wife died following complications during a cosmetic procedure. An attorney representing the family says her death is one of two linked to the same clinic in just weeks. “Why her? A young woman, just 35 years old?” asked her husband, Jefferson...
Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against developer in deadly 2022 Boca Chita boat...
The trial against the prominent South Florida developer who was driving a boat during a deadly crash in 2022 is set to begin on Monday. It comes after another long day of arguing various motions, including what should and shouldn’t be admitted at trial. George Pino is facing second-degree...
The ACC seems to be trying hard to keep Miami out of the Saturday...
It's a weird schedule and the ACC is in a funky place right now because they are trying to establish Friday nights as their showcase night, but that doesn't necessarily work out well for Miami
Hard Rock Stadium to be renamed ‘Miami Stadium’ during World Cup matches
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — As part of agreements with FIFA, all stadiums being used for the World Cup will have to remove naming rights and certain sponsor logos before play begins. In South Florida, Hard Rock Stadium will be known as “Miami Stadium” during the tournament’s seven games....
