Toughest restrictions for spring break begin in Miami Beach. What to know
Miami Beach is pulling back on some of its harshest spring break measures this year, as officials look to ease the burden on businesses that felt the effects of the city’s “breakup” with spring break chaos. But visitors will still be met with elevated parking rates, checkpoints and modified traffic patterns. This...
Catch restaurant bringing upscale dining, rooftop brunch to Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A popular restaurant known for blending seafood, sushi and steak is drawing diners from across South Florida to its location in Miami Beach. Catch is one of seven locations nationwide for the Catch Hospitality Group brand, offering a high-end dining experience in a sprawling 23,000-square-foot...
Cops Say Miami Woman Busted for Running Living Room Dental Clinic
That quick trip to someone’s house for cheaper dental work just landed one Miami woman in front of a judge. Police say 54-year-old Karim S. Cordova appeared in bond court Thursday after investigators accused her of performing dental work out of her home. An arrest report lists counts of practicing dentistry without a...
After Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Vote, Former Starbucks CEO Announced He’s Moved From Seattle to...
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, whose vision shaped the coffee giant’s growth into a global brand, has departed his longtime home of Seattle for sunny Miami. Schultz, who served as CEO three separate times at the Seattle-based company, announced the tandem decision with his wife, Sheri, on LinkedIn on Tuesday...
3 hospitalized after car crashes into bus stop in Miami Beach, officials say
Three people were hospitalized after a car crashed into a bus stop in Miami Beach and struck pedestrians on Friday, officials said. The crash happened shortly before 11 a.m. at the intersection of 38th Street and Collins Avenue. Miami Beach Fire Department officials said crews responded and found a male...
Meet Grandpa Max, who went from engineer to successful pie baker!
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — South Florida is shaped by immigrants. They are our coworkers, our neighbors, our friends, and members of our own families. And for many, coming here means rebuilding their lives from the ground up. One Venezuelan man knocked on door after door, looking for work, only...
Midair Chaos: Woman Arrested After Allegedly Punching Elderly Passengers on Flight
Miami, Florida – A flight headed from Puerto Rico to Atlanta was forced to make an emergency diversion after authorities say a passenger allegedly assaulted multiple travelers, including elderly passengers, during a midair disturbance. According to officials, 31-year-old Ebony Shyteria Harper of Alabama was taken...
Miami commissioners want millions back from Joe Carollo
MIAMI — Miami city commissioners voted Thursday to pursue legal action against former Commissioner Joe Carollo in an effort to recover taxpayer money spent defending him in legal battles while he was in office. The civil action was approved during a commission meeting at Miami City Hall, where commissioners...
Miami man arrested in diesel fuel fraud at Fort Pierce truck stop
FORT PIERCE — A Miami man was arrested Thursday after deputies said he used fraudulently encoded gift cards to obtain diesel fuel at a truck stop in St. Lucie County. Deputies with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau responded around 2:30 p.m. March 12 to Love’s Truck Stop, 200 S. Kings...
Chipotle’s Friday the 13th freebie gets those with tattoos a BOGO deal
Your tattoo can get you a deal at Chipotle on Friday the 13th. Actually, you don't even have to have a real tattoo. Visit Chipotle with any temporary tattoo or drawn-on tattoo on March 13 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. local time and you can buy one entrée and get one free. The tattoo BOGO deal has some timely inspiration....
