High-rise projects would add more than 27,000 new residential units in Fort Lauderdale
If the fiercest critics of Fort Lauderdale’s evolving skyline had their way, they might just shut the door on new development, lock the deadbolt and throw away the key. That’s not happening. They know it and so do the developers. In today’s economic climate, construction has hit a slowdown — a fact of life celebrated...
Missing Utah teen found alive as Miami man faces charges tied to her disappearance
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah – A Utah teenager has been found alive as a South Florida man faces charges in connection with her disappearance. Alisa Petrov, 15, had been missing since April 21. Salt Lake City ABC affiliate KTVX reported Monday that Petrov “is in good health and safe.”
Mark Greene, the Moments lead singer, dies
MIAMI – R&B legend Mark Greene, lead singer for The Moments, died on May 20, according to reports. Greene’s bandmate and friend Eban Brown confirmed the death. “I would like to send Heartfelt Condolences to the family of Mark Greene,” Brown said. “Mark was a great man and an awesome singer. He was the original voice...
Man accused of dragging dog by leash, throwing it on stairs in North Miami
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. – A North Miami man was arrested last week after he was captured on surveillance video abusing his dog, authorities said. According to an arrest report obtained Monday by Local 10 News, the incident occurred around 3 a.m. Friday at an apartment complex in the area of 14897 NE 18th Ave.
Former Hialeah Police Chief Sergio Velazquez arrested
HIALEAH, Fla. – The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office is holding a news conference Monday afternoon to discuss the arrest of former Hialeah Police Chief Sergio Velazquez. Jail records show he was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Monday on charges of money laundering, organized fraud and...
Father of four dies after Memorial Day boat explosion off Fort Lauderdale
Joshua Fifi, a 29-year-old father of four, died after a boat exploded off Fort Lauderdale.
Jackson Julian Sagesse Arrested For Fatally Stabbing Glamorous Hairstylist Hailey Hosford
A 21-year-old man named Jackson Julian Sagesse has gotten caught up in some serious trouble. He was arrested for fatally stabbing this Florida super stylish and glamorous hairstylist named Hailey Hosford in the parking garage of her fancy apartment. Like, what the heck was he thinking? It’s just unbelievable that...
Man charged with animal cruelty after being caught on video beating rooster in Fort...
A man who was caught on camera beating a rooster in Fort Lauderdale was arrested on Monday, police said. Marshall May, 30, is facing seven counts of aggravated animal cruelty. Jamie Carr, who owns the rooster named Roger, said he took him in as a pet when the bird showed up on his doorstep two years ago.
Stalled front over Florida fueling heavy rain, flash flooding could gain tropical characteristics this...
Florida is forecast to get soaked with days of heavy rain this week, prompting an elevated risk of flash flooding as an area of low pressure fueled by tropical moisture from the Gulf and Caribbean develops over South Florida.
Stormy Skies Ahead, Miami to Expect a Week of Showers and Thunderstorms, Risk of...
Miami residents should brace themselves for a spate of inclement weather, beginning today and potentially stretching into the next week. According to the National Weather Service, South Florida will see a high chance of showers and thunderstorms, with today's forecast showing a 60% chance of precipitation. The skies...