Miami Feds Turn Up Heat In Wild $4.8 Million I‑95 Gold Heist Hunt
The FBI’s Miami field office is turning up the pressure in one of its flashiest cold cases: a 2015 armored truck gold heist that agents say stripped roughly 270 pounds of gold from a TransValue shipment. During a briefing for a Citizens Academy class on Friday, agents walked through the brazen robbery and said they are still seeking information on Pedro Santamaria, a person...
Bomb threat reported at southwest Miami-Dade school determined to be swatting call, deputies say
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said they responded to a reported bomb threat at Westwood Christian School in southwest Miami-Dade on Friday afternoon. Authorities said MDSO deputies were called to the area of Southwest 58th Street and Southwest 120th Avenue in the Kendale...
Miami Lakes woman faces multiple felony charges in alleged car loan scam
MIAMI LAKES, FLA. (WSVN) - Dunia Sierra is facing multiple felony charges, including organized fraud, grand theft and vehicle-related fraud, following an investigation into an alleged auto loan fraud scheme, authorities said. The arrest stems from an ongoing investigation by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Organized Crimes Bureau Auto Crimes Task...
Mayor says Plantation cop needs to ‘do better’ after confrontation with bystander caught on...
PLANTATION, Fla. — Newly released video obtained exclusively by Local 10 News of Friday shows a confrontation between a man recording police and a Plantation Police Department officer at a shopping center, prompting city leaders to acknowledge missteps and say officials will “do better.”. The officers, who are...
Carjacking suspect fled from officers, crashed in Fort Lauderdale, cops say
A Plantation carjacking suspect was taken into custody after fleeing from officers and crashing in Fort Lauderdale on Friday morning, authorities said. The carjacking happened around 7 a.m. when the victim said an ex-boyfriend had battered her and forcibly stolen her car in the 1100 block of N. University Drive, Plantation Police officials said.
HOA property manager on the run arrested after alleged six-figure embezzlement
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WPEC) — A former South Florida property manager accused of stealing nearly $200,000 from homeowners' associations to fund a lavish lifestyle was booked into the Martin County Jail early Thursday morning, jail records show. Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez, 46, of Miramar, turned herself in shortly after 2...
With Artemis II splashdown approaching, teachers take advantage of the occasion
The Artemis II mission has been a teaching moment from the start. That’s no surprise – generations of kids have been inspired by the space program, and some South Florida teachers are taking advantage of the occasion. “The Artemis II crew has been taking some amazing photos,” says...
A Trendy New Retailer is Planning Its South Florida Debut Despite Mall Uncertainty
In the sun drenched shopping corridors of South Florida a story is unfolding that blends commerce with culture in unexpected ways. The trendy retailer south florida has been anticipating is preparing for its debut at a major mall amid swirling questions about the long term health of traditional retail centers. This arrival is more than […] The post A Trendy New Retailer is Planning Its...
Multi-Location Med Spa Operator Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
A Fort Lauderdale-based medical spa is facing bankruptcy for the second time since 2024. Shining Way Esthetics, LLC currently faces unsecured claims of over $400,000, as per court filings. With operations across Texas, the business offers a range of body treatments, wellness services, and other aesthetic procedures. Shining Way Esthetics,...
Wayfair to Open Its First Physical Store in Florida
Wayfair, the global online marketplace known for selling furniture, home goods, holiday decor, bedding and kitchen appliances at low prices, announced that the company will open its first Florida store next year. The new location is one of four brick-and-mortar stores planned for the Boston-based online retailer. The company currently...
