This Cuban-Caribbean spot from a famous Miami chef just opened in Miami Beach
There’s a new La Cañita restaurant open on Miami Beach. The energetic Cuban-and-Caribbean spot from James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein and hospitality partners David Martinez, Davide Borgia and Orestes Pajon is opening up at 12th Street and Ocean Drive. Bernstein, who also operates Sra. Martinez in...
Woman accused of injuring boyfriend with machete in South Miami, records show
SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. — A 49-year-old woman was in jail on Monday morning after police officers accused her of domestic violence with a machete in South Miami, records show. Police officers met with a man at the South Miami Hospital Emergency Department after he suffered a “deep laceration” to his right elbow,
Eileen Higgins lands backing from police, firefighters
Unions representing local police and firefighters are supporting Eileen Higgins for Mayor. The Miami Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 20, which represents officers protecting Miami neighborhoods, and the Miami Association of Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 587, are each endorsing the former Miami-Dade Commissioner for Miami...
Hialeah among the worst cities to celebrate Thanksgiving, report reveals
Thanksgiving is just days away and a new survey revealed some not so great news for people living in South Florida.
Tampa photojournalist arrested outside ICE detention center in Miami
More than 30 people were arrested outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Miami last Saturday afternoon—including Tampa photojournalist Dave Decker. The post Tampa photojournalist arrested outside ICE detention center in Miami appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Miami-Dade priest arrested after fight over photos of ‘politically-inclined poster’ at church: Cops
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A 72-year-old Roman Catholic priest is facing two felony charges after deputies said he got into a violent dispute with a senior during a donation drive at his church in southwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies took Father Jesus Saldaña into custody on Saturday, but...
‘Violated’: Masked burglars hit SellToBobby.com CEO’s home, steal Porsche
MIAMI, Fla. (CBS12) — A well-known South Florida real estate CEO says his family feels "violated" after masked burglars broke into his Miami home, stealing valuables and his Porsche. According to WSVN, two masked men entered Bobby Suarez's residence on Friday near Northwest 78th Avenue and 181st Street in...
Mother says son was violent before she shot him in Hialeah Gardens: Police
A mother was arrested after she shot her son in Hialeah Gardens on Sunday, according to police and a relative of the woman. According to an arrest report for 63-year-old Grisel Perez, the shooting happened on Northwest 88th Avenue and Northwest 113th Street. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they responded to...
Discovered on the Sidewalk: Could This Be What I Believe It Is?
An intriguing discovery was made on the sidewalk recently, sparking a flurry of speculation and discussion on social media. The item in question? A panda-themed bag filled with an unidentified white substance. The original poster was left wondering if the contents were what they suspected.
Coalition of South Florida parents, educators say Schools of Hope law creates ‘shadow school...
A coalition of parents, educators, and community leaders is protesting what it calls an "unfunded mandate" and the "unprecedented surge of 'Schools of Hope' charter operators" who seek to open programs inside hundreds of South Florida's public schools. The groups — including the United Teachers of Dade, NAACP...

















