Man arrested after saying he had bomb in bag at MIA: Miami-Dade Sheriff
A man was arrested on Saturday after he said he had a bomb at Miami International Airport, deputies said. Jose Francisco Camacho-Martin, 22, was charged with making a false report of having a bomb. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived at MIA and spoke with an Avianca Airlines...
Pair embroiled in drug feud both jailed after 1 tries to set home on...
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Both sides of a week-long feud over a drug payment were arrested Friday after a case of arson and a drive-by shooting in northwest Miami-Dade, according to arrest reports obtained by Local 10 News on Monday. Deputies said Gyasi Weir, 33, of Miami, lit the...
Will Florida’s new condo law help ease an affordability crisis? See the changes
The statewide reckoning that followed the 2021 collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside revealed plenty of cracks in the infrastructure of Florida’s condos — and the regulations around them. The tragedy led to one of the most aggressive overhauls in condo safety policies in the country. The new legislation took...
Fort Lauderdale man accused of siccing dog on, then brutally killing iguana
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A man was arrested on more than half a dozen animal cruelty charges on Friday after police said he “excessively and repeatedly inflicted pain and suffering” while killing an iguana on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The seven felony animal cruelty charges against Dennis Joseph...
The steakhouse that took Fort Lauderdale by storm is opening in Coral Gables
When the owner of Fiola in Coral Gables announced in May that the restaurant was closing , longtime customers were surprised. The restaurant was considered one of the best Italian spots in town, known for its impeccable service, consistently good menu and an award-winning wine list. Now, diners will get the chance to...
Dead rodent found in Papa John’s; Pizzeria among 14 kitchens ordered shut!
Last week, Florida state inspectors ordered 14 South Florida restaurants shut for serious health violations, including the discovery of live and dead roaches, rodent droppings, fly infestations, improper food storage, and mold in ice machines. Among those temporarily closed: a Papa John’s in Miami where a dead rodent...
Sunny and hot Sunday on Key Biscayne
Weather forecast ideal for an Island. Some passing clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. It will be warm, with today’s high reaching 87 degrees and E winds at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, a few clouds, low of 82 degrees with winds...
Waste incinerator back in plans for Miami-Dade. Here are 5 takeaways
Here’s a quick summary of the situation around Miami-Dade’s plan for a new waste incinerator. The county agreed to move forward with building a modern facility, but the location is still undecided and controversial. FULL STORY: Miami-Dade gets back on track to build waste incinerator. But where? Miami-Dade needs a...
Police officer hit by off-road vehicle in Miami-Dade, cops say. Man is locked up
A man was arrested after hitting a police officer while driving an off-road vehicle in Miami-Dade, officials said Sunday. Adolfo Denis Jr., 24, is facing an attempted second-degree murder charge after the vehicle crashed into Pinecrest officer Andres Garcia and pinned him to his patrol car, according to Cpt. Ivan...
Key Biscayne’s Greenest 4th: aluminum can recycling curbs plastic use
As an avid kitesurfer, Karen Beber Futernick has seen more than her share of plastic bottles and beer cans floating aimlessly in the waters of Biscayne Bay. Now, six months after being appointed to Key Biscayne’s Sustainability Advisory Board, Futernick has made a big impact, piloting an aluminum canned water...
