Miami Jury Convicts Ex-Transit Worker In Brutal 2009 Rape And Kidnapping
A Miami-Dade jury on Friday convicted former county transit worker Gregory Lamart Martin, 56, of attempted felony murder, sexual battery and kidnapping in the July 17, 2009 abduction and rape of an 18-year-old woman. Jurors deliberated for about an hour and a half before returning the verdict. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge
Man accused of using ‘check-kiting scheme’ in attempted $146k luxury boat purchase in Miami-Dade
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A South Florida man was arrested last week after authorities say he used a fraudulent check-kiting scheme in an attempt to purchase a luxury boat worth approximately $146,000 from a Miami-Dade dealership. According to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Angel Reyes, 47,...
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Florida
FLORIDA — A 17-year-old Miami boy has been reported missing, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children said Hector Manuel Hernandez-Navarro was last seen on May 14 in Miami. Authorities said Hector is currently listed as a missing child. Addition
5 nabbed in staged crash scam as Florida authorities cite nearly $31K insurance haul:...
MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (CBS12) — Five people have been arrested in connection with what investigators say was a staged motor vehicle crash scheme designed to fraudulently collect insurance payments, Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced. The arrests were announced by the Department of Financial Services’
Miami Comfort Food Staple Closes After 14 Years
Another beloved restaurant has closed its doors in Miami this year. Blue Collar served its last plate on Sunday, May 17, ending its longtime run on Biscayne Boulevard. Owner Danny Serfer announced the closure on Instagram on Friday, May 15. The post quickly sent shockwaves throughout the community. “There are...
Who Is the DJ Outside La Granja in Little Havana? We Investigated
A few weeks ago, we launched a new initiative: our Weekly WTF section. We know Miami is full of WTF moments — things that might feel normal to locals but are completely bizarre to newcomers, and things so strange that even natives of the Bermuda Triangle would find strange and unusual.
BrandsMart employee accused of stealing more than $16K through fraudulent return scheme
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — A BrandsMart employee in Miami Gardens was arrested over the weekend after police said he fraudulently processed thousands of dollars in fake return transactions and deposited the money onto his personal debit card. According to an arrest report from the Miami Gardens Police Department, officers..
Roaches in the onions! Brickell restaurant ordered shut
Roaches in the onions, rodent droppings near clean utensils, flies landing on food, and mold buildup inside kitchen equipment!. Those were just some of the conditions inspectors documented while shutting down several South Florida restaurants last week. Among the establishments ordered closed were Tacology in Brickell,
At Least Thirteen People Injured On Flight Forced To Return To Fort Lauderdale
Several Hospitalized After In-Flight Issue. BROWARD COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — At least thirteen people were injured on an Allegiant Air flight Monday morning that was forced to return to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shortly after takeoff. Allegiant confirm
Baptist Health West Kendall Hospital hosts a Splash Day helping families stay safe around...
CORAL GABLES, FLA. (WSVN) - Several South Florida families came together to make a splash in Coral Gables. Baptist Health West Kendall Hospital hosted a Splash Day on Sunday at their corporate offices on San Remo Avenue. The event featured raffles, swimming evaluations, and many different activities, while helping fami
