Driver crashes Tesla into Sunny Isles Beach canal; couple rescued by Good Samaritan
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. — A driver plunged his car into the water in Sunny Isles Beach on Sunday, and a witness who saw it all happen jumped right in to save a couple who was trapped inside. Water poured out of the Tesla as crews pulled it from...
Video shows Miami-Dade deputy shoot, kill man in West Little River
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Newly-released body camera footage shows the moments a veteran Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed a man outside of an apartment complex in the county’s West Little River area on June 17. According to MDSO, Deputy Kelvin Cox shot and killed Kristofer...
These Are Florida’s Wealthiest Suburbs
Can you guess which Florida cities have the largest number of wealthy suburbs? According to an in-house GOBankingRates study, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach are home to 50% of Florida’s wealthiest suburbs: 12 suburbs out of the 24 to rank. GOBankingRates determined The Sunshine State’s wealthiest suburbs...
Golden Beach vending-machine mogul sentenced to 2-1/2 years for tax evasion
A wealthy Golden Beach woman who owns the Gilly vending machine business was sentenced on Friday to 2-1/2 years in prison after agreeing to pay $1.9 million in back taxes to the federal government for failing to report a vast sum of income hidden for years in foreign bank accounts. Gilda B. Rosenberg, 60, was ordered...
Miami Zoo’s iconic lion, Jibari, euthanized
Jibari, a male lion who was a true symbol of the Miami Zoo, has died, leaving those who cared for him, and thousands of fans, in mourning. Zoo officials confirmed that Jabari, who was 17 years old, had to be euthanized late last week after years of battling chronic arthritis and mobility issues.
Maria Luna becomes newest Key resident
Maria Luna Servalli was born July 13, at South Miami Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. The baby is the daughter of Amparo Velez and Alejandro Servalli, who has not been seen around as much as Maria Luna is keeping him busier than his “day job” as Key Biscayne liaison to Miami-Dade...
Protesters decry ‘multi-system failure’ of Miami-Dade Animal Services after dog dies at Medley shelter
DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) - Animal advocates came together to speak out about an animal shelter in Miami-Dade that is facing controversy over its care for its dogs and cats. 7News cameras captured demonstrators holding up signs across from Miami-Dade Animal Services in Doral, Sunday afternoon. At least one driver honked in...
Miami officials announce subsidized citizenship classes after school district cuts program
Miami District 4 Commissioner Ralph “Rafael” Rosado, in partnership with Mayor Francis X. Suarez, has announced their joint effort to subsidize enrollment for City of Miami residents in the “Fast Track to Citizenship” course. This initiative ensures continued access to naturalization preparation following recent...
Miami Beach approves pilot program to allow alcohol on beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Rules are changing on Miami Beach as city officials have now deciding that you will be able to relax on the beach with an alcoholic beverage. “We are just trying to emulate where the great beaches are in the world, that’s part of our vision,” said Miami Beach Commissioner Kristin Rosen Gonzalez.
Judge sets $10,000 bond for man accused of attacking man at Miami Walgreens
A man who was arrested after being accused of attacking another man inside a Miami Walgreens appeared before a judge on Saturday. Guillermo Zaldivar, 59, was arrested Friday for aggravated battery on a person 65 or older in the May 18 incident at the Walgreens at 200 Southwest 13th Street, an arrest report said.