Notorious Broward triple murder was drug hit ordered by traffickers, new witness says
Attorneys for Pablo Ibar, a man convicted in a notorious 1994 triple murder case that has lingered in South Florida courts for decades and garnered international attention, say they have a new witness who claims that two other men — not Ibar — committed the killings as a drug-related hit. Ibar, 53, was convicted in...
Save the Olympia: Miami’s most historic theater is at risk | Opinion
The Olympia Theater is about to be given away by the Miami city commission this Thursday — quietly, with no input from cultural or downtown stakeholders, no public discussion of the options and certainly no transparent, charter-mandated procurement process. Instead of restoring one of Miami’s most iconic historic...
Could Rising Oceans Swallow Miami by Mid-Century?
Miami, with its vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, and iconic skyline, faces an existential threat that grows more serious with each passing year. The Magic City, built largely on low-lying limestone at the southeastern tip of Florida, stands at the frontline of climate change in the United States. Scientific...
Roofer recruited by developer Sergio Pino to plot hit job on his wife pleads...
A roofer who was working on Sergio Pino’s waterfront home when the Coral Gables developer recruited him to organize a hit job on his wife pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a murder-for-hire conspiracy and related charges. Fausto Villar, 43, an ex-felon known by the nickname “Cuba,” also pleaded guilty to stalking Pino’s...
Rosie O’donnell’s Former Star Island Estate Sells for $48 Million
Rosie O’donnell’s Former Star Island Mansion Sold for $48 Million If you’ve been following luxury real estate in Miami, you’ve […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
MDSO: North Miami teen has been missing for over 3 weeks
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. – Authorities asked for the public’s help Wednesday in finding a 16-year-old girl who they said has been missing for more than three weeks from the North Miami area. Zarihya Bryant was last seen around 6:52 p.m. on June 4, leaving the 17200 block of...
South Floridians file class action lawsuit against DMV for unsafe conditions, increased wait times
MIAMI LAKES, FLA. (WSVN) - The Department of Motor Vehicles is facing a $10 million class action lawsuit from South Floridians after, their attorney says, a lack of security and resources has left them open to unsafe conditions. Attorney Michael Pizzi held a news conference at around 10:00 a.m. on...
Latest findings may confirm our biggest fear about Surfside condo collapse | Opinion
The laws passed in the aftermath of the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside four years ago have been painful for condominium owners who are having to pay for mandatory inspections and financial reserves. These new rules have wreaked havoc in the condo market, with sales in Miami-Dade falling by 25% from last...
Venezuelan man accused of manufacturing, selling drugs out of Miami Beach apartment with toddler...
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – A Venezuelan man was arrested Tuesday after Miami Beach police said he was manufacturing drugs and selling them out of his apartment unit where he lived with his 3-year-old son. According to his arrest report, an undercover detective called Martin Andres Romero, 36, on June...
This Crystal-Clear Florida Spring Lets You Float Through a Jungle Paradise on a Giant...
Imagine gliding through a winding waterway so clear you can see every pebble beneath you, surrounded by lush greenery and the occasional turtle sighting. That’s not a tropical resort—it’s Kelly Park, one of Central Florida’s most beloved spring-fed escapes.