Investigation into Alberto Carvalho may involve Miami-Dade Schools foundation
Details of the federal investigation into Alberto Carvalho are still scarce as the affidavit is still sealed. On Wednesday, FBI agents searched the home and office of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s superintendent. Carvalho took that job four years ago after 14 years leading Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Cohiba Introduces Serie M Reserva Plata, Sixth Miami-Made Collaboration
Cohiba has unveiled the newest installment in its Miami-produced Serie M line with the introduction of the Cohiba Serie M Reserva Plata, a limited-edition release crafted at the historic El Titan de Bronze factory in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. The Reserva Plata marks the sixth collaboration between Cohiba...
Beloved Coconut Grove Convenience Store Closes After 30 Years
Another piece of old Coconut Grove is disappearing as redevelopment reshapes the neighborhood’s familiar corners. After three decades serving Coconut Grove, Grand 7th, the longtime convenience store many locals still called Kwik Stop, has closed its doors. Owner Firas Hussain confirmed that February 19 marked the...
Miami Influencer Reports Ferrari Stolen From Garage in Early Morning Burglary
A Miami-based influencer reported that his black Ferrari was stolen from his home garage during an early morning burglary on Feb. 14. The Miami Police Department confirmed it is investigating the incident, which occurred at approximately 4:16 a.m., after two suspects entered the property and drove away with the...
Drone Tech And Quick Perimeter Snares Miami Man After Early Morning Florida Keys Break-In
A 39-year-old Miami man is behind bars today following a high-tech game of hide-and-seek with law enforcement in the Florida Keys. Williams Alonso was taken into custody in the early hours of Thursday morning after a reported vehicle burglary turned into a foot pursuit through a Key Largo neighborhood. The...
New Orleans Fried Chicken Spot Opens First Florida Location in Miami
South Beach just got a taste of the French Quarter. Willie’s Chicken Shack, the New Orleans-born fast-casual restaurant known for fried chicken, frozen daiquiris, and late-night energy, has officially opened at the corner of Washington Avenue and Española Way, marking the brand’s first Florida location and its only...
2 arrested in 25-car, $1.5 million ‘credit bust out’ fraud in Miami-Dade: Sheriff
A former car dealership finance manager and an alleged straw buyer and money mule are facing charges after authorities in Miami-Dade said they uncovered a large "credit bust out" fraud scheme involving more than two dozen vehicles worth over $1.5 million. Deinier Dominguez, 39, of Cutler Bay, and 49-year-old...
Meltdown At Miami’s WLRN As Staff Warn Station’s Future Is On The Line
Miami’s flagship public radio station is in open revolt, with most of WLRN’s newsroom staff warning that the station’s future is in serious jeopardy after a tense internal meeting with the board’s top leader. In a letter signed by a large share of employees, staffers say...
Man facing felony charges after allegedly throwing rock through Miami-Dade bus window
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A Miami man is facing charges after allegedly throwing a rock at a county bus. It happened around 7 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Northeast First Avenue and 36th Street. According to police, officers responded after receiving reports of a man who had thrown...
South Florida residents and leaders worried about impact of state’s property tax bill
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Vicki Lopez said essential services would remain the top priority, but added that the debate could push governments to reevaluate their responsibilities.
