68-year-old man accused of groping 11-year-old girl at Miami Beach hotel pool, police say
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A 68-year-old man was arrested after police said he groped an 11-year-old girl who was swimming at a Miami Beach hotel pool. According to the arrest report, Osvaldo Diaz was charged with burglary with assault or battery and lewd and lascivious battery on a child between 12 and 16 years old...
FBI searching for suspect accused of importing cocaine into U.S., South Florida
The FBI is seeking the public's help in finding a suspect accused of importing large quantities of cocaine into the U.S. and South Florida. Rodolfo Mantilla was charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances; possession with intent to distribute controlled substances; and...
One dead after head-on collision between a Honda and Tesla in Miramar, cops say
A driver of a Honda Civic traveling the wrong way caused a fatal head-on collision with a Tesla in Miramar early Monday morning, police said. It’s not clear what time the crash took place, but Miami Gardens police were first on the scene at the 7000 block of County Line Road, and officers determined it happened...
Florida Woman Shot at 75th Birthday Party by Angry Neighbor Looking for Person Who...
Miami, FL – A Florida woman celebrating her 75th birthday at a family gathering was shot along with her son and a 26-year-old patron by an angry neighbor who was looking for someone he believed had offended him. The shooting unfolded early Friday morning in Miami, according to police.
Miami Beach Police and FBI arrest Las Vegas human trafficking fugitive: Cops
A man wanted on human trafficking and other charges in Las Vegas was arrested in Miami Beach with the help of the FBI, police said. Dshante Styles, 35, was was taken into custody Friday, Miami Beach Police said in a news release Monday. According to police, Styles is a known...
Miami mother accused of abusing 9-year-old son, leaving 2 other children unsupervised, police say
MIAMI (WSVN) - A Miami mother is facing child abuse and neglect charges after police say she beat her 9-year-old son and left her two younger children, including a 3-month-old baby, home alone for hours. According to the arrest report, 29-year-old Anni Gomez was taken into custody Saturday after City...
Victim of Miami birthday party shooting speaks out on harrowing experience; suspect faces judge
MIAMI (WSVN) - A man accused of opening fire on a birthday party celebration is facing a judge while one of the victims recalls what happened after leaving the hospital. Thirty-eight-year-old Angelo Garcia faced a judge on Monday after he was arrested by Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies, who say he shot three...
Surveillance video captures man savagely beating, robbing tourist in Miami Beach; suspect in custody
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A tourist who was visiting from Chicago says he was viciously attacked and robbed by a man while walking down the sidewalk in Miami Beach. Security cameras outside the Sherbrooke Hotel captures a man wearing a pink hoodie and pants viciously attacking the alleged victim on Ninth Street,...
Florida becomes home to America’s most expensive ZIP code
A Florida ZIP code claimed the top spot as the most expensive ZIP code in the United States this year.
South Florida seniors, veterans could be greatly impacted by loss of SNAP benefits
MIAMI — Amid a government shutdown, come Nov. 1, The U.S. Department of Agriculture says no benefits will be issued for the food stamp program known as SNAP. It stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Deb Dolson is the director of outreach for the Coconut Grove Crisis Food Pantry.
