Miami Gardens senior hospitalized after early morning house fire
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — A Miami Gardens woman in her 70s was hospitalized after neighbors say she suffered burns in a house fire that tore through her longtime home early Tuesday morning. Leer en español. Firefighters responded to the home on Northwest 157th Terrace around 5 a.m., and...
Body of 18-year-old woman found in canal after series of crashes: Miami-Dade Sheriff
The body of an 18-year-old woman was found in a canal in northwest Miami-Dade after a series of crashes that left three other people critically injured, authorities said. Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office officials said deputies had responded to the area of Northwest 72nd Avenue and Northwest 58th Street in Doral around...
South Miami employee accused of raping woman at public works building: Sheriff
A South Miami employee accused of raping a woman who was cleaning at the city's public works building was arrested on Monday, deputies said. Nelson Gomez, 47, was charged with sexual armed battery. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, the victim was assigned to clean at the City of South...
Family remembers woman murdered just days before her 25th birthday
A family is speaking out about the death of a young woman who was shot to death in Pembroke Pines last week, just days before her 25th birthday. Michelle Richardson is heartbroken over the death of her niece, Tiara Belizaire-Young. “Terrible thing, it’s a heinous crime, just terrible,” Richardson said...
Assistant head of South Florida school arrested after allegedly stealing from Pembroke Pines mall
PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - The assistant head of school at Chaminade–Madonna College Preparatory was arrested after she allegedly stole apparel from a store inside Pembroke Lakes Mall. Raiza Echemendia, 48, is accused of entering the Pembroke Pines store on Sunday and stealing clothing and shoes, 11 items total,...
Sunrise man accused of shooting roommate over car dispute
SUNRISE, Fla. — A 40-year-old Sunrise man is facing charges after police say he allegedly shot his roommate during a dispute over a shared car this past weekend. The suspect, identified by Sunrise police as Jabbar Guy Amonaa, faces one count each of attempted murder, illegal possession of a weapon as a convicted...
Animal advocates struggle to keep up with pets left homeless after deportations
MIAMI — The increase in migrants’ deportations has resulted in more pets needing new homes in South Florida, and animal advocates are asking for help. Samantha and Daymi Blain, of the Adopt & Save a Life Rescue Mission, said that is the case of Mr. Mario, a dog who was separated from his family.
Body found in Doral canal as authorities probe missing person case
Authorities said the discovery remains tied to an active investigation with limited information available.
Rodent dung among reasons inspectors closed a popular Miami restaurant
Rodents using an area near the kitchen as their restroom were the lead violation on inspections that kept a popular Miami restaurant closed for two days last week. If management at Berries in the Grove is looking for a little feelgood about this inspection, spurred by customer complaint, there’s this: The three High...
State removes $180,000 art crosswalks by Venezuelan artist in Coral Gables
While two South Florida cities take part in hearings this week seeking to preserve their rainbow crossings, the state removal of two art crosswalks in Coral Gables happened without a fight — and went almost unnoticed. " It’s in a location that not a lot of pedestrians see it. So,...

















