Miami murder suspect caught in Hillsborough County
TAMPA, Fla. – A 60-year-old suspect wanted in Miami for a fatal shooting earlier this month was awaiting extradition Friday in Hillsborough County. Deputies reported arresting Juan Vera, a convicted felon, shortly before 4:10 p.m., on Thursday, after finding his car parked in Tampa. “When someone is wanted for...
ANF Celebrates the Completion of South Pointe Mixed-Use Project in Miami Lakes
ANF, a leading full-service construction and development firm, announces the completion of South Pointe, a new mixed-use residential and commercial community in the Town of Miami Lakes, located in northwest Miami-Dade County. Developed by The Graham Companies, the project brings a blend of thoughtfully designed...
Miami Lakes Weighs Lawsuit Over Florida’s Blasting Protection Law
For decades, Miami Lakes residents have grappled with large blasts that mirror earthquakes, thanks to the explosions at the nearby rock quarries in northwest Miami-Dade County west of the Florida Turnpike. As miners extract limestone for construction projects, plates shatter, picture frames fall off the walls, and...
Police arrest 19-year-old in fiery Hollywood crash that killed barber
Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a fiery crash in Hollywood that killed a well-known Miami Gardens barber back in May. According to Hollywood Police, Gerson Alette Jr. was charged with one count of vehicular homicide, six counts of reckless driving causing property damage, two counts of unlawful...
Three Arrested in Miami Drug Trafficking Operation Near Schools; Two Are Illegal Aliens
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has announced the arrests of two illegal aliens and one legal permanent resident in Miami as part of a drug trafficking investigation under the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) initiative. Carlos Alberto Sexto, 52, an illegal alien, faces charges of...
Opa-locka woman’s “HELP ME PLEASE” note leads to ex-boyfriend’s arrest, police say
According to the police report, the incident began at around 10 a.m. on June 12, when Talmadge Newry allegedly pulled a gun and ordered the victim into her vehicle.
South Florida “No Kings” protest organizers stress safety
The protest is part of a wave of nationwide demonstrations, with local officials preparing for increased crowds and prioritizing safety.
This Tiny 4lb Chihuahua Mix Seeks Forever Home After Rescue from Bushes
Florida dog lovers and pet parents, meet Luisin, an 8-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing just 4 pounds, who is looking for a loving family after being found scared and hiding in bushes several weeks ago in Hollywood, Broward, Florida.
Why it’s still so hard to get from Brightline to Aventura Mall
When Miami-Dade County paid $76 million to build a Brightline station in Aventura, the idea was that riders would be able to easily cross Biscayne Boulevard to get to Aventura Mall. But more than two years after the station opened, the privately operated train company has yet to install the...
BSO deputy fired after alleged ‘violent incident’ with girlfriend
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy was fired last week on the same day he was arrested in connection with a domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend, the agency confirmed to Local 10 News Friday. A spokesman for BSO confirmed that Michel Quinones, 40, was...