Driver Arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl and Cocaine During Traffic Stop in Plantation, Florida
A traffic stop in Plantation, Florida escalated when police discovered a significant quantity of illegal drugs in a driver's car. According to NBC Miami, the individual, whose name has not been released, ran a stop sign in the 700 block of South State Road 7, which led to the traffic stop.
Missing man found dead Sunday in Margate lake, police say
A missing person was found dead Sunday afternoon in a Margate lake, according to police. Lucas Hobandy Carmelo-Rios had been missing since about 11 p.m. Saturday, police said. His body was found in the lake near 471 Banks Rd. in the area he was reported missing. His friends last saw him leaving on foot, and he had...
North Miami roommate dispute turns violent with machete, police say
A North Miami man is accused of attacking his roommate with a machete and liquor bottle during a Christmas Day argument, investigators say.
Palatka kidnapper sentenced to 20 years after high-speed chase
A man convicted of kidnapping a mother and her two children was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday after a dramatic police chase across two counties.
Woman accused of posing as caregiver to steal thousands from seniors
Jamisha Shamari Sylvain is accused of impersonating a professional caregiver and gaining access into victims' apartments, where she allegedly stole their debit cards.
Uncle Luke calls out Miami assistant and sends a message to Jeremiah Smith
The former frontman of 2 Live Crew and longtime volunteer coach for various Miami-Dade County high schools and youth leagues, has a few axes to grind.
Surveillance shows moments woman was killed outside Little Havana market
Surveillance footage shows the moments before and after a woman was shot and killed outside a convenience store in Little Havana over the weekend. Desiree Gonzalez died after the shooting on Saturday before midnight at Habibi Mini Market on Southwest Third Street, Miami Police officials said. In the surveillance...
Florida’s Landlord-Tenant Act is harsh and strictly applied
Everyone deserves a safe and steady home, but rising rents in Miami are forcing many families out. Long-time tenants are losing their homes when buildings are sold and replaced with newer and more expensive units. Low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and single parents—who already struggle to afford rent—are...
Dream car turns into $30,000 nightmare for South Florida man
MIAMI — He found and bought the car of his dreams, only to have the dealership lure him back and take it away. Today, 21-year-old Christian Mobley says he is out $30,000 and an investigation into what happened is now underway. “It’s the car I’ve always wanted and I...
Classic Weston Italian Restaurant to Close After 35 Years
For 35 years, La Torretta has been a cornerstone of Weston life, a cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant where neighbors gathered after Little League games, families marked milestones, and regulars ordered their favorite dishes so often the staff knew them by heart. Now, the beloved staple at 308 Indian Tr. is...
