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
Suspect in custody after fatal shooting at Sunrise apartment building, cops say
A suspect was taken into custody after a fatal shooting at an apartment building in Sunrise early Wednesday, police said. According to Sunrise Police, officers responded to the building in the 8800 block of Sunrise Lakes Boulevard at around 12:18 a.m. after receiving reports of shots that were fired. When...
The Oldest Ice Cream Shop In Florida Is Still Serving Smiles
Some restaurants in Florida serve food. Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor has been doing both for generations. The moment you walk through the door, it feels like stepping into a different era. The décor is delightfully nostalgic, the portions are famously oversized, and the excitement in the room is impossible to miss.
Traffic Alert: Accident on Hwy 98 in Miramar Beach
MIRAMAR, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - An accident on Hwy 98 is blocking westbound traffic near Forest Shore Dr. in Miramar Beach on Tuesday afternoon. Walton County Sheriff’s Office is at the scene. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution. To stay up to date on all the latest news as...
Miami Sunset Senior High grad becomes NASA Artemis III astronaut
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Dr. Frank Rubio, born in Los Angeles, grew up in El Salvador and Miami-Dade County. NASA announced on Tuesday that the Miami Sunset Senior High School graduate, who went on to become a NASA astronaut and U.S. Army Colonel, had been selected for the Artemis III mission.
Miami Walmart Showdown: Deputy Cleared in Fatal Parking Lot Shooting
Prosecutors say a Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputy was legally justified when he shot and killed an armed shoplifting suspect outside a southwest Miami-Dade Walmart, according to a close-out memo from the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. The confrontation began on Nov. 6, 2025, after loss-prevention staff reported an all
Steve Gallon III leaves Miami-Dade school board to run for county commission seat
Miami-Dade County School Board member Steve Gallon III resigned from the seat Tuesday as he prepares to serve as a county commissioner starting next year. He won the District 1 county commission seat after no other candidates filed to run before Tuesday's noon deadline to qualify. Miami Gardens Councilwoman Linda Julie
Days after ousting her port director, Miami-Dade mayor loses another one
Less than a week after ousting her PortMiami director , Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is also losing the port deputy she promoted to the top job. Frederick Wong, who was announced as interim PortMiami director on June 4, turned in his resignation letter on Tuesday, telling Levine Cava he was retiring eff
