Convicted felon from Minnesota arrested in Miami Beach after fleeing from officers, police say
A convicted felon from Minnesota was arrested on Saturday in Miami Beach after being accused of fleeing from officers during a traffic stop, authorities said. Jirell Thomas, 38, was charged with possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, eluding/fleeing police, and resisting an officer without violence. During his...
Hollywood neighborhood on edge after series of robberies caught on camera
Neighbors say the suspect, caught on security cameras, has targeted at least three people in the past five weeks—sometimes in broad daylight.
Man sentenced for lying during fraud trial testimony
A former Western New York resident was sentenced to probation after being convicted of perjury related to testimony given during a federal fraud trial. Michael W. Luehrsen, 41, of Miami, Florida, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to three years of probation. Luehrsen was also ordered to...
Rick Ross Announces Port of Miami 20th Anniversary Tour
MIIXTAPECHIICK Rick Ross Announces Port of Miami 20th Anniversary Tour Rick Ross is taking Port of Miami on the road. Twenty years after dropping his debut studio album, Ross announced thePort of Miami 20th Anniversary Tour, a black-tie experience featuring the Renaissance Orchestra and the Sainted Trap Choir....
Zoo Miami breaks ground on new animal hospital
Zoo Miami recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new, state-of-the-art animal hospital, marking a major step forward in its mission to provide exceptional animal care, strengthen conservation efforts, and deepen public engagement through education and transparency. The new 25,000-square-foot facility will be...
South Florida’s community shares hope for Cuba’s future at Calle Ocho
As Calle Ocho fills with music and celebration, South Florida's Cuban community expresses optimism for Cuba's future.
Review: FKA Twigs Turns Factory Town Into a Surreal Dance Ritual
The anticipation for FKA Twigs’ show could be felt around Miami many hours before door time. Earlier in the day, when I went to a popular vintage store on Biscayne Boulevard to pick up the last piece to complete my outfit, I was told that several people had visited throughout the day for the same reason: everyone...
Pitbull wants to replace his old Miami home with music HQ. Here’s what to...
Pitbull’s plan to replace one of his early Miami homes in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood with a new headquarters for Mr. 305 Records has cleared a key design review. The proposed eight-story office building would rise on the small lot. FULL STORY: Pitbull’s plan to replace his old home with music office gets OK. See...
Loved ones remember victims killed 8 years ago in FIU bridge collapse
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Eight years ago Sunday, at 1:47 p.m., a pedestrian bridge being built to link Sweetwater to Florida International University’s main campus came crashing down. The horrific accident that claimed six lives would leave a painful scar on the families of the victims and the...
Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter after stabbing boyfriend during argument in Miami
A teen who fatally stabbed her boyfriend during an argument in Miami in 2024 pleaded guilty during her court appearance on Monday. Jahara Malik, 18, was charged with manslaughter for stabbing and killing her boyfriend, 17-year-old Yakheim Lollar, after the two got into an argument near Northwest 6th Court and 61st...
