South Florida crypto money launderer sought grisly kidnappings involving amputations: FBI
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The subject of a South Florida federal money laundering sting asked two informants posing as cocaine traffickers for a gruesome and violent favor, according to court documents. Leer en español. According to the FBI, Shlomo Akuka had a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency debt with a Brazilian...
Miami reptile community is getting more exotic
The abundance of nonnative species in Miami-Dade County is increasing rapidly. Visiting Invasive Species Brewing in South Florida can give you a pretty good idea of the kind of wildlife you’re going to encounter in the larger Miami area. In fact, patrons may step over curly-tailed lizards on their way in for a beer....
Fire engulfs at least 3 homes on Miccosukee Reservation, officials say
People living in the area said the fire broke out around 8:30 p.m.
Man arrested after attacking woman with hammer at NW Miami-Dade bus stop: Sheriff
A man has been arrested after he brutally attacked a woman with a hammer at a bus stop in northwest Miami-Dade, authorities said. Bryant Renardo Rose, 29, is facing an attempted murder charge in Friday's attack, jail and court records showed. According to an arrest report, the incident happened in...
Driver crashes Tesla into Sunny Isles Beach canal; couple rescued by Good Samaritan
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. — A driver plunged his car into the water in Sunny Isles Beach on Sunday, and a witness who saw it all happen jumped right in to save a couple who was trapped inside. Water poured out of the Tesla as crews pulled it from...
Video shows Miami-Dade deputy shoot, kill man in West Little River
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Newly-released body camera footage shows the moments a veteran Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed a man outside of an apartment complex in the county’s West Little River area on June 17. According to MDSO, Deputy Kelvin Cox shot and killed Kristofer...
These Are Florida’s Wealthiest Suburbs
Can you guess which Florida cities have the largest number of wealthy suburbs? According to an in-house GOBankingRates study, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach are home to 50% of Florida’s wealthiest suburbs: 12 suburbs out of the 24 to rank. GOBankingRates determined The Sunshine State’s wealthiest suburbs...
Golden Beach vending-machine mogul sentenced to 2-1/2 years for tax evasion
A wealthy Golden Beach woman who owns the Gilly vending machine business was sentenced on Friday to 2-1/2 years in prison after agreeing to pay $1.9 million in back taxes to the federal government for failing to report a vast sum of income hidden for years in foreign bank accounts. Gilda B. Rosenberg, 60, was ordered...
Miami Zoo’s iconic lion, Jibari, euthanized
Jibari, a male lion who was a true symbol of the Miami Zoo, has died, leaving those who cared for him, and thousands of fans, in mourning. Zoo officials confirmed that Jabari, who was 17 years old, had to be euthanized late last week after years of battling chronic arthritis and mobility issues.
Maria Luna becomes newest Key resident
Maria Luna Servalli was born July 13, at South Miami Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. The baby is the daughter of Amparo Velez and Alejandro Servalli, who has not been seen around as much as Maria Luna is keeping him busier than his “day job” as Key Biscayne liaison to Miami-Dade...