Doral police chief is a top candidate to lead Miami Police Department
With Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales headed for retirement later this year, the city is eyeing the top cop in another South Florida city to lead its police force. Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez is a lead contender to replace Morales, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. Miami District 4 Commissioner Ralph Rosado confirmed that Lopez was in the running. “Bringing in...
‘This is an act of war:’ Miami man accused of shooting at car, trying...
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A 33-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after he shot at a car and tried to remove an American flag that was attached to it, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said. According to the suspect’s arrest report, the incident occurred at about 12:40 p.m. in the...
Miami man accused of defrauding multiple victims through Facebook Marketplace rental scheme
MIAMI — A Miami man is accused of defrauding multiple victims through a months-long scheme involving fraudulent rental listings on Facebook Marketplace, police said. Officers with the Miami Police Department arrested 34-year-old Nathan Tyler Guy on Wednesday following an investigation that they say spanned from September 2025 through February 2026.
Miami business owner arrested in alleged vehicle and boat fraud scheme, authorities say
MIAMI (WSVN) - A Miami business owner was arrested on Tuesday after investigators accused him of orchestrating a months-long scheme involving the fraudulent transfer and resale of a pickup truck and boat, according to an arrest affidavit. Willy Fernando Perez, 66, was taken into custody April 29, 2026, at approximately...
Historic Miami BBQ Joint Closes After Unsafe Building Violations
Historic Miami BBQ joint Original Uncle Tom's Barbecue has closed after nearly 80 years due to unsafe building code violations. It looks like Uncle Tom’s Barbecue, Miami’s oldest barbecue pit, is closed for good. Miami-Dade County posted an “Unsafe Building” notice on the front door in September 2025. The restaurant has been dark ever since. Yet, nobody from the restaurant has said anything...
Loved ones of child allegedly beaten to death by man appear in court, demand...
MIAMI (WSVN) - A man accused of beating his girlfriend’s son to death made his latest court appearance on Thursday and was met by grief-stricken relatives who are determined to see justice. Daniel Romero appeared in court on Wednesday regarding the alleged abuse case. During the hearing, family members...
Man said victim made ‘his blood boil’ before stabbing him in Miami Gardens, cops...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — A Miami Gardens man is facing an attempted murder charge for a stabbing incident that occurred last month, according to police. Miami Gardens police took Harold St. Vil, 38, into custody on Wednesday. According to official documents, the victim and St. Vil were at the...
Judge allows release of FDLE report on Pinecrest police shooting after NBC6 intervenes
A judge denied the Miami-Dade State Attorney's request to prohibit the dissemination of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement report from being released to the public following a legal challenge by NBC6, Telemundo 51 and the Miami Herald. The legal challenge stemmed from an FDLE report on Pinecrest police officer...
The Ten Best Free Concerts Happening in Miami in April
You know what’s really expensive? A ticket to the F1 Grand Prix this weekend. You know what’s not expensive? Enjoying music around the city of Miami — if you know where to look. Yes, even Race Week brings some free-with-RSVP headline sets to the 305, but all...
Miami Philanthropy Powerhouse Nicole Wertheim Dies Aboard The World As Miami Honors Her Giving
Nicole Wertheim, a pillar of Miami’s philanthropic scene whose name is etched on university buildings across South Florida and beyond, died April 20 at age 82 aboard the residential ship The World. Her daughters learned of her death at almost the exact moment SocialMiami was honoring her as one of its Philanthropists of the Year at an awards dinner in Brickell, according to SocialMiami...

















