Florida’s Property Tax Reform Could Undermine Communities Like Miami Springs
As a Councilman for the City of Miami Springs, I know how important responsible tax policy is. I also know how deeply rising costs are affecting families across our state. That is exactly why discussions about property tax reform in Florida deserve serious attention. But any proposal to significantly reduce or eliminate property taxes must be approached with caution, because for cities like Miami...
Deputies arrest Miami man accused of stealing $50K silver delivery in Wellington
WELLINGTON, Fla. (CBS12) — A Wellington man lost nearly $50,000 in silver after deputies say a suspect stalked a delivery truck for hours and posed as the homeowner to steal the shipment. Deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office say they received a call from the victim on...
Hialeah Christian school teacher accused of ‘forcefully slamming’ special needs student
HIALEAH, Fla. — A 29-year-old teacher who works at a Hialeah Christian school has been arrested after police said she abused a special needs student during multiple incidents captured on classroom surveillance video last month. Hialeah police said Nikol Marie Rodriguez, of Miramar, was taken into custody before 1:30...
Cuban Man, 27, Dies in Miami ICE Custody
An ICE officer looks out over the Miami skyline. We’re aiming to raise $7,500 by April 26. Your support ensures New Times can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. Another person has died of a presumed suicide...
Driver who crashed on a Miami highway died by suicide, deputies say
A driver whose pickup truck hit a barrier wall on the Palmetto and then crashed into oncoming traffic died by suicide on the highway, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Friday morning’s crash shut down the southbound lanes of State Road 826 near Doral for about seven hours. 8:05am Update The Palmetto Expy remains SHUTDOWN Southbound btwn 58th & 36th St due to...
Three Miami Men Arrested After Midnight Gunfire On Florida Keys Bridge
Handgun (Source: TFP File Photo, Unsplash) MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A late-night shooting at the...
Miami hosting promising FIU PF Eric Dibami as Jai Lucas continues building roster
Miami is hosting promising Florida International power forward Eric Dibami as Jai Lucas continues to build the 2026-27 Miami roster.
USCG: Nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine worth over $28M offloaded at Miami Beach station
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - The U.S. Coast Guard said thousands of pounds of cocaine were seized at sea and dropped off at their Miami Beach station on Thursday. Officials said nearly 4,000 pounds of the illicit drug was offloaded after they stopped two smuggling boats in the Pacific Ocean.
Crash shuts down SB Palmetto Expressway near NW 36th St. in Doral; at least...
DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) - A violent crash has shut down southbound lanes along the Palmetto Expressway in Doral, leaving at least one person dead and causing traffic delays during rush hour. 7 Drone Force captured first responders and both vehicles involved — a pickup truck and SUV with extensive damage...
Prices have gone up at this popular public golf course in Miami-Dade. Here’s why
Prices are up for everyone at the popular Granada Golf Course in Coral Gables as part of a plan by the city to clamp down on overcrowding, reduce wear and tear of the land, and make more money ahead of pricey renovations. Both residents and non-residents will pay up to 42% more to play golf at the public course, though a discount is...
