Jobless former Spirit Airlines employees march in Dania Beach
DANIA BEACH, Fla. — Milagros De León and William Roman are among the Spirit Airlines employees who were laid off. They were also among the dozens who put on their Spirit Airlines uniforms to march outside of the company headquarters on Monday in Dania Beach. “It wasn’t until...
Hollywood’s Federal Highway Braces for 25,100 Apartments and a New Skyline
Hollywood’s Federal Highway corridor could be on the verge of a massive growth spurt, with city commissioners weighing zoning changes that would clear the way for up to 25,100 mid-rise and high-rise apartments between Sheridan Street and Pembroke Road. The proposal would relax long-standing density caps along the busy transit route and smooth the path for projects already under construction or...
Jackson Memorial Hospital treats 2 ‘severe’ burn victims after Fort Lauderdale crash
MIAMI — Jackson Memorial Hospital was treating a man and a woman on Monday who suffered severe burns after a crashed car caught on fire on Sunday evening in Fort Lauderdale. According to Sgt. Patrick O’Brien, a spokesman for the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, a driver crashed into a tree at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday in the area of Southeast 15th Avenue and East...
Roaches, Flies And Mold Shut Down 4 South Florida Eateries
State inspectors temporarily closed four South Florida restaurants last week after finding what they described as active roach infestations, swarms of flies, mold and serious time-and-temperature violations. The shutdowns hit Tijuana Flats in Coral Springs, Iron Sushi in Dadeland, La Jato in Hialeah and Los Catrachos in Miami. All four were later allowed to reopen, but only after cleanups and passing follow...
Trina Celebrates Women With Annual Mother’s Day Brunch
South Florida rapper Trina hosted her second annual Motherhood & Mimosas brunch in Miami, celebrating mothers and women. South Florida rapper and TV personality Trina raised a glass to mothers from across cultures Saturday at her second annual Motherhood and Mimosas: She is Everything brunch. The event, presented by Trina...
One woman arrested after assaulting driver during road rage incident in Florida
FLORIDA — A 58-year-old woman was arrested last week after authorities say she assaulted a driver and damaged his vehicle during a road rage incident. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred Tuesday near Southwest Eighth Street and 87th Avenue. Investigators said Roxana Castaneda, of Miami, followed the victim’s vehicle for several blocks […] The post One woman arrested after assaulting...
Body recovered from the water in Miami Beach prompts police investigation
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Police made a deadly discovery in Miami Beach on Sunday. A body was recovered from the water in the area of Indian Creek Drive and 43rd Street. Police sealed off the side of the road and placed a yellow tarp over the person as they investigated.
A shooting in Miami Gardens sends a teenager to the hospital
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - A teenager is in the hospital after a shooting in Miami Gardens on Sunday night. Police said the shooting happened when a person was attempting to sell a watch to the teen in the area of Northwest 187th Street and 44th Avenue. According to officials,...
Broward Health Foundation hosts 8th annual Africk Family Foundation Spin-A-Thon in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Bikers came together in Fort Lauderdale to raise funds for those in need. The eighth annual Africk Family Foundation Spin-A-Thon in Fort Lauderdale, hosted by the Broward Health Foundation, brought high energy with its battle of the bikes superhero edition. The event featured 350 community...
Tijuana Flats flat out fails inspection; Iron Sushi ordered shut for the 5th time!
Tijuana Flats in Coral Springs, Iron Sushi in Dadeland, La Jato Restaurant in Hialeah, and Los Catrachos in Miami were all ordered shut after inspections uncovered issues ranging from roach activity and flies to mold, temperature violations and unsanitary food handling practices. Inspection records show Iron Sushi had multiple extended...

















