Missing since 1999, from Punta Gorda, Florida: she was only 3 years old
Pilar Sophia Rodriguez was only 3 years old when she disappeared. She's been missing from Punta Gorda, Florida (Charlotte County), since January 30, 1999. Her home was with her custodial father in Hollywood, Florida.
5 sentenced in $3.5M credit card and money laundering scheme in South Florida
Five people who pleaded guilty in connection with a $3.5 million credit card fraud and money laundering scheme in South Florida have been sentenced to prison, officials said. Willan Pupo, 38, was sentenced to 132 months in federal prison, while 39-year-old Joel Castillo was sentenced to 58 months, 42-year-old William...
This Florida Bakery Is Home to Some of the Best Cinnamon Rolls in the...
If warm, gooey cinnamon rolls make you weak in the knees, this Miami favorite belongs on your bakery bucket list. Tucked in the Redland, Knaus Berry Farm has lines that stretch long and smiles that last even longer. You will taste why locals swear by the rolls, the shakes, and the seasonal u pick.
Skateboarder killed after falling onto A1A in Fort Lauderdale, police say
The man who was killed has so far only been identified as a 40-year-old who lived locally.
Two Injured in Early Morning Shooting Near Second Avenue in Miami
Two men were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning near Second Avenue and 60th Street in Miami, police said. According to the Miami Police Department, the shooting happened around 12:40 a.m., sending gunfire through the neighborhood and disrupting nearby businesses. Several businesses remained closed as crime...
Skateboarder fatally struck by hit-and-run driver in Fort Lauderdale; police shut down Sunrise Blvd....
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A skateboarder was fatally struck overnight in Fort Lauderdale by a driver who kept on going, triggering a search for the motorist responsible and leading officers to shut down a major intersection. Cameras captured a heavy police presence at the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and...
Dropbox Tip Leads Cops To Infant Abuse Images, Miami-Dade Man Charged
A Miami-Dade man is facing a stack of felony charges after a cloud-storage tip led detectives to what authorities say are graphic images of young girls, including at least one infant. Deputies arrested 23-year-old Joshua Phillips on Friday, booking him on 15 felony counts before he was later released on bond. The...
Tequila-fueled tryst ended with woman taking Miami man’s Cartier watch to-go, cops say
MIAMI — After a night of Don Julio tequila and a quick hookup, police say a Miami man realized his $9,000 Cartier watch had left the building ― along with his date. The incident happened at around 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2023, but the suspect wouldn’t be arrested until Saturday: Christina Nicole Nikitich, 35, of...
Attorneys clash during hearing over lawsuit filed against city of Miami; judge recuses himself
MIAMI — Tensions were high in a South Florida federal courtroom Monday during a hearing in a pending lawsuit filed against the City of Miami and several of its employees. The case stems from claims by two Little Havana businessmen, William Fuller and Martin Pinilla, who allege some city officials abused their power...
London Hotspot to Open First U.S. Location in South Florida
Hallandale Beach is about to get a dose of London glam when its most anticipated restaurant opening happens this month. Signor Sassi, the Italian favorite that has been a stalwart in London’s upscale Knightsbridge district for more than 40 years, will open its first North American location at 1006 E. Hallandale Beach...
