First Haitian American elected in Miami Gardens says her heritage informs her passion for...
May is Haitian Heritage Month, a time to honor the culture and contributions of the Haitian community. One South Florida leader says her story is deeply rooted in that legacy — and she hopes it inspires the next generation to persevere through any obstacle. Linda Julien says service is...
South Florida weather could bring thunderstorms, increased flood risk
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across much of South Florida today, according to the National Weather Service, with the risk of flooding increasing on Thursday along the east coast metro areas. An “unsettled weather pattern” will bring growing chances of thunderstorms and showers to the region, beginning on May
Jurors could step aboard developer’s boat linked to deadly 2022 Boca Chita crash
As a prominent South Florida real estate developer's trial nears, the Miami Dade State Attorney's Office is hoping a judge allows future jurors to be transported out of court to view the damaged boat involved in the 2022 Boca Chita Key crash that killed one teen and left another permanently disabled.
Miami Beach to reduce towing of residents’ cars. Here’s how it will work
Miami Beach residents will get some relief from one of their biggest headaches: towing. Under a new policy taking effect July 1, residents won’t immediately be towed for non-safety violations when they’re parked on public property. The Miami Beach City Commission unanimously approved the change at its May 20 meeting. T
Coral Gables pub calls for mayor to resign over World Cup spat
The owner of Fritz & Franz Bierhaus is calling on Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago to resign after a dispute over the venue's desire to host World Cup watch parties. Why it matters: The public call is the latest escalation in the monthlong dispute between the two parties. It also comes just days after owner Harald Neuweg
Boat captain avoids jail in 2024 death of teen wakeboarder in Biscayne Bay
A boating captain admitted he broke two Florida navigational rules in connection with the death of a 15-year-old who was struck and killed by a passing boat after falling into Biscayne Bay while wakeboarding two years ago. The incident happened during what began as a fun day on the water...
‘I was scared’: Victim of Miami Beach knife attack recalls Memorial Day incident
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A 18-year-old man from Miami-Dade County is facing charges after police said he chased a woman around with a knife. The incident happened Sunday on the sand in Miami Beach as many were enjoying the Memorial Day holiday. According to police, a group of friends...
Woman accused of taking $60K in valuables from a man at a Brickell hotel
MIAMI (WSVN) - A 20-year-old woman is accused of stealing about $60,000 worth of jewelry, designer clothing and other personal items from a man she met at a Brickell nightclub before accompanying him back to his hotel room, according to Miami Police. Deziree Hood was arrested on a second-degree grand...
Carnival Passenger Loses Both Legs After Catamaran Propeller Strikes Her During Bahamas Excursion
Carnival Cruise Line is named as a defendant in a federal lawsuit filed by a 22-year-old woman who lost both legs after a catamaran propeller struck her during a shore excursion in Nassau, Bahamas, on May 12, 2025. Hannah Smith, a passenger aboard the Carnival Celebration, had booked the “Sun...
Police: Duo caught placing skimming device at supermarket in West Miami
WEST MIAMI, Fla. — Two men who were born in Ukraine and live in New York were caught setting up a card skimming fraud on Monday in West Miami, according to police. Pylip Vionov and Anton Levkun “placed a skimming device on a credit card point-of-sale machine” at Sabor Tropical Supermarket in West Miami’s Alameda area,
