Miami-Dade schools enter a ‘new golden era,’ says school board chair
"A new vision is rising in public education in Miami-Dade schools." That was the sentiment from Honorable School Board Chair Mari Tere Rojas last week during her State of the School System district address, saying its commitment to redefining education is part of "a new golden era," one that focuses on "preparing...
Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing 400 Pounds Of Avocados
A Miami-Dade County man was arrested after deputies say he was caught in the act of taking a large amount of avocados from a private farm during an overnight patrol.
Which celebrities spent millions for Miami homes this year? See names and deals
It’s no secret that celebrities love Miami. South Florida real estate has attracted actors, athletes and singers for generations. And 2025 was no different as famous people including actor Mark Wahlberg and singer Enrique Iglesias acquired homes worth millions of dollars in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach...
Florida Cruise Altercation: Minnesota Mom Charged After Tackling Teen She Mistook for Son’s Attacker
Miami, Florida – A Minnesota woman is facing a child abuse charge after authorities say she tackled a teenage boy aboard a cruise ship docked in South Florida, believing he had attacked her son. According to police, Paetra Grandsberry, 38, was traveling with family on a Carnival Cruise Line...
15 Surprising Reasons Cubans Choose Florida as Their Home
Florida feels familiar the moment you land, from Miami’s Spanish on every corner to the music drifting through Little Havana. If you have ever wondered why so many Cubans choose the Sunshine State, the reasons go far beyond the beaches. History, opportunity, and community all converge here in ways that make starting...
Man arrested after smashing deli window, trying to pry open register in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Surveillance video from a deli in Miami Beach captured the moments officers took a man into custody after he broke through a window and attempted to steal money from the register. Cameras from the Fleisch Classic Jewish Deli on West 41st Street captured the shattered...
Search underway for 95-year-old man reported missing out of Hialeah
HIALEAH, FLA. (WSVN) - The Hialeah Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing elderly man. Authorities say Andres Felix Valles, 95, was last seen heading westbound on West 19 Street from West Third Avenue at approximately 9:00 a.m., Tuesday. Valles was last seen wearing...
Surveillance video captures young boys stealing Christmas package in Pembroke Park
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — A Pembroke Park mother says a group of young boys stole a Christmas package from outside her apartment just minutes after it was delivered, all of it captured on her home surveillance cameras. The woman said she received an alert about the delivery around 4:30...
Shepherd wrapped herself around her owner’s leg begging not to be left behind at...
This young German shepherd wrapped her paws gently around her owner’s leg at the shelter; she sensed she was to be left behind. Her confidence had been shattered. Her name is Georgia,(A2719505), and she is a three-year-old German shepherd whose life has been changed again. Back in August, 2025 she had been at the...
Flu surge threatens holiday traditions as cases rise across South Florida
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
