Roaches and food mold at a Coral Gables restaurant that failed 2 inspections
A Coral Gables restaurant with “Contemporary Mediterr-Asian Cuisine” was shut down Monday and Tuesday by filth, mold and roaches. That’s what a state inspector chronicled about the visits to Sawa, 360 San Lorenzo Ave., in Coral Gables’ Shops of Merrick Park. Monday’s routine inspection found 15 total violations, includ
Burger King manager in Miami steals over $700 after fraudulent transactions, report says
A Burger King manager accused of stealing money from the fast-food eatery in Miami was arrested on Monday, authorities said. Regina Deshazior, 33, was charged with organized fraud of $20,000 or less. During her court appearance on Tuesday, a judge set Deshazior's bond at $2,500. Authorities said that an officer...
Man riding scooter killed in Miami hit-and-run, police say
MIAMI — A man in his 30s died after he was struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter early Tuesday morning in Miami’s Spring Garden neighborhood, police said. According to the Miami Police Department, officers responded to the area of Northwest Seventh Avenue and Northwest Seventh Street at approximately 4 a.m. after
Heartbreak as boy, 13, found lifeless on Miami playground as screw causes freak death
WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: A 13-year-old boy was killed in a freak accident at a park, says his mother, as she warns other parents about the hidden danger on the slide that caused the incident
Man accused of attacking victim with machete, setting couch on fire in Opa-locka
OPA-LOCKA, Fla. — A 43-year-old man was arrested Monday after Opa-locka police said he set a couch on fire and repeatedly attacked another man with a machete before later returning to the scene while still armed. Opa-locka police identified the suspect in an arrest report as Arlande Delius Sylvestre.
King Tides return to South Florida. See the schedule for peak times
We're not done with King Tides quite yet, South Florida. This is the next round of the phenomenon that last week flooded roads and residences. The City of Fort Lauderdale says "water levels are currently forecast to be lower than in late September, but minor flooding is still possible." Remember,...
Airbnb renter opens fire on home invasion suspect
A home invasion suspect sustained a gunshot wound after he and an accomplice forced their way into a South Florida Airbnb and engaged in a fight with the individual renting the property. Per CBS News, Fort Lauderdale police said the September 24 shooting occurred at an Airbnb on Northwest 19th Avenue and 8th Street. Th
8 beloved Broward restaurants that closed in 2026
South Florida has seen a wave of restaurant closures, and Broward County felt its share. Big City Tavern closed September 30 after 25 years on Las Olas Boulevard, adding another longtime restaurant to Broward’s list of losses this year. Foxy Brown ended service on Mother’s Day, while La Torretta’s...
Man abducted in North Miami shooting found dead in South Miami-Dade
Witnesses reported seeing two men in shirts marked "police" beat a man and forced him into a vehicle, and a burned car matching the suspects' was later found near Eddrick Bethune's body.
Inside Byron Donalds’ campaign to court Black voters in Florida
Donalds could be the first Black governor of the state. But he’s working on peeling away a voting bloc that has traditionally been the backbone of the Democratic Party.
