1 detained after home erupts in flames in Miami’s Shenandoah neighborhood, police say
MIAMI — A home caught fire Wednesday morning in Miami’s Shenandoah neighborhood, sending heavy smoke into the air as firefighters worked to bring it under control. The fire happened near the 1300 block of Southwest 10th Street, just west of Brickell, according to Miami Fire Rescue officials. Sky...
Chef Olivia Ostrow Launches Maison Baguette, A Kosher Artisan Sandwich Concept In Miami
Chef Olivia Ostrow, the Miami-based chef and restaurateur behind Maison Ostrow in North Bay Village, announces Maison Baguette, a new kosher artisan sandwich concept reimagining sandwiches through a French lens all served in signature house-baked baguettes available via pickup at Maison Ostrow (1666 79th Street Causewa
$5M in drugs found in Miami Gardens home after fatal robbery attempt, cops say
The victims of a robbery attempt in Miami Gardens that ended with the suspect fatally shot are now facing charges after $5 million worth of drugs and $1.4 million in cash were found in their home, police said. Anthony Enrique Gordon, 50, is facing charges related to trafficking in cocaine,...
‘It’s gone too far’: Black community in Opa-locka expresses outrage over new voting map
On a recent evening, community members waited in the pews of the New Generation Missionary Baptist Church in Opa-locka — but not for a regularly scheduled service. They were there for an emergency meeting about Florida's congressional redistricting and its effects on Black representation. The concerns stem from the...
Miami Gardens robbery victim, girlfriend arrested after search warrant uncovers over $6M in cash...
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - The man at the center of an overnight armed robbery that ended with an intruder shot dead by a neighbor has been arrested, after investigators say the incident was drug-related and a search warrant turned up more than $6 million in cash and narcotics combined.
FBI accuses 6 of armed Margaritaville kidnapping involving blowtorch torture, extortion
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Six men are facing federal charges in connection with an armed kidnapping and robbery that began in the parking garage of the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, involving torture with a blowtorch, a gunshot and extortion, according to court documents made public on Wednesday. One of...
4 people flee scene after rollover crash in West Park, BSO says
Four people fled the scene after a rollover crash in West Park on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The two-vehicle crash happened around 3:25 p.m. in the area of Southwest 26th Street and 44th Avenue. Aerial footage from Chopper 6 showed a dark-colored SUV on its side and a sedan with...
Miami Gardens man arrested after fleeing Florida Keys deputies at 125 mph, sheriff says
A Miami Gardens man is facing DUI and other charges after he allegedly drove as fast as 125 mph while fleeing deputies in the Florida Keys, authorities said. Jefry Julian Chaucanes Vasquez, 23, is facing charges of DUI, fleeing and eluding, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, reckless driving,
Victim identified following fatal shooting outside Sandbar in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Authorities have identified the victim who died after a shooting outside a Miami Beach sports bar. Police said 31-year-old Diego Pereira is who lost his life during the shooting that occurred shortly before 5 a.m. Friday outside the Sandbar sports bar, located at 6752 Collins Ave.
‘It’s been crazy’: Crowds are flocking to this Italian restaurant in Coral Gables
These days, busy is a way of life for Marcelo Chopa. The chef and restaurateur, who just opened Casa Vialetto on Alhambra Circle in Coral Gables, can’t quite believe the flurry of diners flocking to his new restaurant. “It’s been crazy,” he admits. “It’s been nonstop. I need to catch up on paperwork! But I’m happy, so
