Firefighters reel in entangled pelican in rescue near Haulover. Take a look
A pelican almost went hook, line and sinker near Haulover Inlet, but Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews gave it a new lease on life after rescuing it from entangled fishing line Tuesday afternoon. Around 3 p.m., several reports rolled in of the pelican entangled in a fishing hook and line, fire rescue said. Firefighters...
Man accused of killing 15-year-old teen on Biscayne Bay to serve 6 months probation
MIAMI (WSVN) - The man accused of operating the boat that ran over and killed a teen has met his punishment. Carlos Guillermo “Bill” Alonso will serve six months’ probation and take a boater-safety course in an agreement reached between his attorneys and state prosecutors. The tragic...
Big 105.9 Extends The Paul Castronovo Show For Five Years
IHeartMedia Classic Rock “Big 105.9” WBGG-FM Fort Lauderdale/Miami has announced a new five-year contract extension with morning host Paul Castronovo. Castronovo has been a staple in the Miami market since 1990 when he and ‘Young Ron’ Brewer took over mornings at 103.5 WSHE. They would move to “Zeta 94.9” WZTA in...
This Beloved Local Spot Has Miami’s Best Cuban Sandwich
Miami can lay claim as the home of the delicious Cuban sandwich, but where in the city can you find the best one? Our expert has a pick for Miami's best Cubano.
$5K Reward Offered for Information on Suspect in Miami-Dade Street Takeover Arson Case
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a man accused of setting a white 2017 Dodge Shelby Charger on fire during a street takeover on December 28, 2025. The incident occurred at the intersection of Northwest 95th Street and Northwest 17th Avenue and is under investigation for arson, according to...
Florida residents indicted for smuggling firearms to Haiti
JACKSONVILLE, Florida - A federal indictment has been returned against Francesca Charles, a 28-year-old U.S. citizen residing in Florida, along with Jacques Pierre, 32, and his brother, Jeff Pierre, 34, both citizens of Haiti residing in Florida. The trio faces charges of conspiracy to smuggle goods and unlawfully...
Miami PD: Video taken minutes before doctor entered Dollar Tree freezer is key evidence...
MIAMI — The family of a woman who was found dead inside of a Miami Dollar Tree freezer last month has shared video with detectives that shows the victim minutes before she entered the freezer, a Miami police officer told Local 10 Tuesday. The officer said the victim’s family...
Hialeah Man Charged with Kidnapping and Domestic Battery After Alleged Abduction of Girlfriend
A 49-year-old Hialeah man, Jose Manuel Gonzalez, has been charged with kidnapping and domestic battery after allegedly abducting his girlfriend near West 27th Avenue and 52nd Street. Authorities arrested him last Saturday following a 911 call from a witness who saw Gonzalez forcibly push the woman into a vehicle, as...
More than half of Miamians cannot afford basic needs. We’re taking action | Opinion
When we discuss economic hardship in America, it’s easy to reduce the crisis to charts and percentages. But behind every number in the 2025 United Way ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report are families: cashiers working long shifts, childcare providers shaping young minds and essential workers...
Lost homestead exemption costing thousands of dollars
For many people, their homestead exemption makes it possible to afford the taxes on their house or condo, but one woman lost hers and her tax bill went up. Can she get that money back? Let’s find out in this Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser. Lenore has led...
