Miami-Dade Public Schools: We welcome hard truths, not half-truths | Opinion
In a recent op-ed published in the Miami Herald, a n incomplete narrative suggested that nearly six out of 10 students in Miami-Dade Public Schools (M-DCPS) are “falling behind” in reading. This framing overlooks a critical piece of the data: the category of students who are “on grade level” was completely excluded...
Man Hospitalized After Stabbing Linked to Narcotics Use in Fort Lauderdale as Suspect Remains...
Early this morning in Fort Lauderdale, a man was stabbed on the 1300 block of Northeast Fifth Terrace. NBC Miami reports police were called at about 1:56 a.m. and found the victim with non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to Broward Health Medical Center for treatment. According to Local 10, authorities...
Hollywood shooting leaves person hospitalized
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Police are investigating an early morning shooting Saturday that they said left one person wounded in Hollywood. Officers with the Hollywood Police Department said they responded around 5 a.m. to the 2200 block of Madison Street after receiving a 911 call. Upon arrival, police said they...
Deadly crash near Zoo Miami leaves at least 2 dead, others injured
Authorities said it happened on Quail Roost Drive and Southwest 117th Avenue, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
Five Florida school kids hospitalized after student shares mystery ‘food item’ with them, authorities...
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said the hospitalized students were intoxicated after consuming the mystery item Google Maps Five students were hospitalized Friday after consuming a “food item” that another student brought to Pinecrest Glades Academy in Miami . A spokesperson from the Miami-Dade Police Department...
Is son accused of killing mom, ex-Knaus Berry Farm owner, incompetent for trial?
Two psychologists had conflicting views whether the son of the former co-owners of Knaus Berry Farm — charged with beating his mother to death — was competent to stand trial. Ralph Richardson, a court-appointed clinical psychologist, said in a Friday court hearing there is “not a substantial likelihood” that Travis...
Video shows woman chasing man into Walgreens before her arrest in Miami
MIAMI — A witness’s video shows a woman chasing a man into a Walgreens in Miami before police officers arrested her. Roger Villamizar said he was the man who was running away from the woman. He said he had never met her when she vandalized his white 2024 Toyota Corolla at the Walgreens at 3103 Biscayne Blvd in...
Lucky Fish in Dania Beach offers live music and beachside bites
Live music is always on the menu at Lucky Fish Beach Bar & Grill. But it’s not just the live music that draws in the crowd, it’s the place to catch great ocean views, good vibes and a good mood. From bites, sips and music, Lucky Fish keeps the beach rocking every day.
Cousin names defendant as shooter in 2021 deadly robbery for gold chain
The trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a 21-year-old during a necklace robbery in North Miami Beach continued Friday, with dramatic testimony from the defendant’s own cousin. Prosecutors say Marcus Ealy and his cousin, Mario Fogler, targeted Malcolm Johnson Jr. in May 2023 to steal his...
Deputy fired over Parkland response won’t get job back
PARKLAND, Fla. — A former Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy will not be welcomed back to the force. In 2019, Deputy Edward Eason was fired for his inaction during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting the previous year that left 17 people dead. Instead of at MSD, Eason’s...

















