Miami Beach condo property manager arrested in alleged kickback scheme: State Attorney
A Miami Beach condominium property manager and a maintenance worker are facing charges in an alleged kickback scheme involving hundreds of thousands of dollars, authorities said. Francisco Obispo, 38, is facing 18 counts of receiving a kickback and one count of organized scheme to defraud, while Jose Luis...
Man caught trying to break into home, vehicles in Hialeah, police say
HIALEAH, Fla. — A man was caught on video using a rock and a table to try to break into a Hialeah home early Monday morning, then trying to burglarize two vehicles, authorities say. According to the Hialeah Police Department, the incident happened just after 1 a.m. in the...
Trinity Investments moves headquarters to Florida
Hospitality-focused investment firm Trinity Investments has moved its headquarters to Miami. The new headquarters are meant to reflect Trinity’s long-term commitment to Florida as a strategic hub for its business, providing proximity to key hospitality markets, global capital and a growing network of institutional...
Local leaders in South Florida call for end of company licenses that sell luxury...
MIAMI (WSVN) - As the fuel crisis continues in Cuba, with drivers waiting months to fuel their cars, South Florida leaders have called for an end to spending on luxury goods being sent to the Cuban government. At PortMiami, U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, alongside members of the Cuban exile community,...
2 arrested after Hollywood Police use grappler to stop stolen Jeep from Jacksonville
Two suspects accused of driving a stolen Jeep from Jacksonville were arrested in Hollywood after officers used a grappler to stop the car. Rebekah Everhart, 44, was charged with grand theft, and Michael Kennedy, 45, was charged with driving without a license. According to Hollywood Police, on Feb. 10, an...
From Ventanitas to New-School: The 10 Best Cuban Sandwiches in Miami
Miami’s Cuban sandwich scene hits differently, from ventanita legends to chef-y riffs that still honor the original. This list zeroes in on spots locals actually debate over, the kind you plan a detour for and brag about later. Expect crisp press marks, punchy mustard, and pork that tastes like...
Miami woman accused of child neglect after cops report ‘poor’ living conditions, no food
MIAMI — Miami police arrested a 36-year-old woman this past weekend after officers said they found her and her 3-year-old daughter naked outside an Overtown home in what authorities described as “poor” living conditions. Police said Roslain Arabi Perdomo was taken into custody just before 8 p.m....
New York man arrested in Miami Beach with stolen truck, 7 dogs in ‘inhumane...
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A New York man is facing multiple charges after Miami Beach police said he was found driving a stolen rental truck with seven dogs living in “unsanitary conditions” inside. Police identified the suspect as 39-year-old Micheal Freeman, of Long Island City, New York.
Suspect apprehended after getting locked in van while trying to steal from it
A would-be thief’s golden ticket to pricey lawn care gear inside a landscaper’s vehicle became a ticket to jail when he found himself stuck inside. Nercy Toledo’s doorbell camera captured the attempted theft in front of her Hialeah, Florida, house on Wednesday afternoon, while landscapers were at work. The suspect,...
Teatro Miami opens its doors
The inaugural production at Teatro Miami felt like witnessing the birth of a much-needed cultural home for our community. As someone deeply invested in Miami-Dade County’s cultural life, I personally attended the opening of Teatro Miami, and I left genuinely moved—by the space, the performance, and what this new...
