Man busted in Fort Lauderdale with 50,000 fentanyl pills hidden in a toy: feds
A Mexican national who authorities say had been deported five times from the U.S. was arrested in Fort Lauderdale on a charge of trafficking about 50,000 fentanyl pills hidden inside a Sesame Street-style school bus toy. Guillermo Higuera German, 37, was ordered detained on Friday by a federal magistrate judge after...
Miami priest attacked woman after argument over donations, records show
Father Jesus Gabriel Saldana, 72, is facing multiple charges, including battery and criminal mischief, for an incident that took place on Nov. 6.
‘Pillowcase rapist’ convicted in 1980s cases sentenced to life in prison in testy hearing
MIAMI (WSVN) - A man convicted in a string of rapes that took place in South Florida during the 1980s has been sentenced to life in prison in a hearing that went off the rails after he was given the opportunity to speak in court ahead of his sentencing. Wearing...
Miami and developers appear to be rushing big land deal before a change of...
It was clear from watching the Miami City Commission’s Thursday meeting that commissioners were confused about the proposed sale of public waterfront land on Watson Island to developers. The commission did the wise thing: postpone the vote on the $29 million deal with IG Luxury, a subsidiary of developer BH3...
SNAP suspension leaves FIU students facing rising food insecurity
Shutdown-driven pause in federal benefits increases demand at the FIU student pantry. This year’s government shutdown has come to an end. On Nov. 9, the Senate reached an agreement to reopen the government, followed by its approval in the House on Nov. 12. At 43 days long, the shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, has...
Data Shows Miami Lost 67,000 Residents Due to Costs, Flooding
A recent study from Redfin real estate revealed that Miami-Dade County lost approximately 67,000 residents from 2023 to 2024. Two of the leading factors cited for relocation were costs and flooding from hurricanes and major thunderstorms. Several factors are cited by Redfin and local agents as contributing to the...
Woman accused of injuring boyfriend with machete in South Miami, records show
SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. — A 49-year-old woman was in jail on Monday morning after police officers accused her of domestic violence with a machete in South Miami, records show. Police officers met with a man at the South Miami Hospital Emergency Department after he suffered a “deep laceration” to his right elbow,
Eileen Higgins lands backing from police, firefighters
Unions representing local police and firefighters are supporting Eileen Higgins for Mayor. The Miami Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 20, which represents officers protecting Miami neighborhoods, and the Miami Association of Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 587, are each endorsing the former Miami-Dade Commissioner for Miami...
A Free 50-Foot Rotating Library Is Lighting Up The Sands Of Miami Beach For...
You’re never too far away from an art installation (or two) here in the city, especially with Art Basel and Miami Art Week approaching. And this year, Faena Art is celebrating a decade in the city by adding yet another spectacular display to check off of our never-ending list of unmissable artworks.
Hialeah among the worst cities to celebrate Thanksgiving, report reveals
Thanksgiving is just days away and a new survey revealed some not so great news for people living in South Florida.

















