Suspect, 18, arrested after woman killed in shooting outside Little Havana store
An 18-year-old is facing a murder charge in the shooting death of a woman outside a convenience store in Little Havana, according to arrest reports. Desiree Gonzalez died after the shooting in December at Habibi Mini Market on Southwest Third Street, Miami Police officials said. In the surveillance footage, Gonzalez...
‘You took everything from me’: Hialeah man accused of beating ex-girlfriend with bat
HIALEAH, Fla. — Police say a Hialeah man ambushed his ex-girlfriend with a bat Thursday afternoon, striking her multiple times and taking her phone and purse, just days after their relationship ended. Hialeah police identified the suspect in an arrest report as 35-year-old Alberto Turino Hernandez. The incident...
Family of doctor found dead in Miami Dollar Tree freezer sues business for $50...
MIAMI — The family of a 32-year-old doctor who was found dead last year inside the freezer of a Dollar Tree in Miami is now suing the business and a store manager for damages in excess of $50 million, Local 10 learned Friday. According to the wrongful death lawsuit...
Student accused of spitting on security guard after brawl at Carol City Senior High...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — An 18-year-old man was arrested Thursday afternoon following a fight at a Miami Gardens high school, authorities confirmed. Miami-Dade Schools Police said the incident happened around 2:20 p.m. at Carol City Senior High School, located at 3301 Miami Gardens Dr. According to an arrest report,...
Bugs in macaroni, swarms of flies among South Florida restaurant issues
Bugs and flies in bad places put five restaurants on the Sick and Shut Down List of South Florida eateries that failed state inspection. These Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach establishments were inspected by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. Restaurants can reopen after a failed...
Judge calls Palmetto Bay lawsuit a ‘fabricated’ controversy made up in councilman’s mind
A Miami-Dade County judge has thrown out a lawsuit from an embattled Palmetto Bay councilman against his own vice mayor — one that could local taxpayers thousands of dollars in legal expenses. Judge Jacqueline Woodward recently dismissed a complaint brought by Palmetto Bay Councilman Stephen Cody. He claimed Vice...
6 Spots for the Absolute Best Churros in Miami
Miami’s food scene is bursting with flavor, and one treat stands out above the rest: churros. These golden, crispy pastries dusted with cinnamon sugar have become a beloved snack for locals and tourists exploring the city’s vibrant neighborhoods. Whether you’re craving a classic Spanish-style churro or something wild...
Retired Miami Beach cop dies in multi-vehicle crash on I-75 in Weston
A retired Miami Beach police officer has been identified as the person who died in a multi-vehicle crash in Weston on Tuesday. “It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired officer and current reserve officer, Kenneth “Kenny” MacLeod,” the Miami Beach Police Department wrote...
Police officers arrest New Yorker 45 days after armed robbery in South Beach
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — After using license plate readers and surveillance video, Miami Beach police officers arrested a 38-year-old felon who was born in New York on Wednesday, 45 days after an armed robbery in South Beach, records show. Miami Beach police officers found William Johnson, a suspect in...
Family IDs woman killed in murder-suicide shooting at Aveda Institute in Davie
Family members have identified a young woman who was killed in a murder-suicide shooting outside the Davie beauty school she attended. Aileen Martinez, 20, was killed in Tuesday's shooting outside Aveda Institute South Florida, family members said in a news release Thursday. Martinez, of North Miami, was a student...
