Report finds Miami to Orlando train has killed 182 people since 2017
The privately operated Brightline train system between Miami and Orlando has killed 182 people in collisions and strikes since 2017, according to a new report.
Dateline: Missing in America podcast covers the 2017 disappearance of Sophie Reeder from Fort...
Play the episode “Marked with an X” of the Dateline: Missing in America podcast below and click here to follow. It was 12:45 a.m. when Sophie Reeder started her journey, slipping out of her house and into a syrupy Florida night. At 2:16 a.m., a security camera recorded her walking along Davie Boulevard in South Fort...
Miami-Dade man accused of stabbing victim multiple times during violent altercation
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A 35-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after deputies say he stabbed another man multiple times during a violent confrontation that occurred in northwest Miami-Dade’s unincorporated Gladeview area last month. Jermaine Antonio Williams, of Miami Gardens, was arrested Tuesday...
Meet the robo-bunny: This tiny, furry robot is taking on invasive pythons in Florida
Among the cypress and sawgrass of South Florida , a new weapon in the state's fight to remove invasive pythons lurks, waiting to entice its prey. Yes, it's a mechanical rabbit. Just don’t call it the Energizer bunny. Researchers at the University of Florida have outfitted 40 furry, fake toy rabbits with motors and...
This Crystal Clear Paddle Adventure Through Cypress Forests At King’s Landing Florida
Tucked away in the lush heart of Apopka, Florida, there’s a place where glassy spring water winds through ancient cypress trees and wild Florida feels close enough to touch. Welcome to King’s Landing, a hidden gem that’s quickly become a must-do for paddlers, photographers, and nature lovers who want an easy escape into Florida’s wilder side.
Miami Man Arrested For Firing Handgun During Key Largo Domestic Dispute
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A 22-year-old Miami man was arrested Tuesday night in Key Largo after allegedly firing a handgun during a domestic disturbance. Gabriel Herrera Pesce faces charges of discharging a firearm at a residential property following the incident, which reportedly occurred on Dolphin Road. Deputies with...
Coral Gables Institution Caffe Vialetto to Close After 26 Years
Just one month after New Times named it one of the best restaurants in Coral Gables, a familiar institution must close its doors. Beloved Italian restaurant Caffe Vialetto has announced it will close its doors after "26 wonderful years." The team made the heartwrenching announcement to its loyal patrons on Instagram...
Overtown Music and Arts Festival returns after six-year hiatus
It’s been six years since the Overtown Music and Arts Festival graced the streets of Miami’s historic Black neighborhood. For those who have been anticipating its return, the wait is officially over. The festival, started in 2014, was last seen in 2019. COVID-19 and reluctance from city officials...
‘I Took His Camera’: Miami Police Investigate Carollo Fan’s Clash With Billy Corben
Documentary filmmaker and civic watchdog Billy Corben filed a complaint with the Miami Police Department (MPD) following a May incident where a Miami resident and Joe Carollo superfan allegedly snatched his phone during a sunshine meeting at Miami City Hall. At the meeting on May 30 inside the City of...
Aventura Condo Residents Shaken by Massive Police Response to Hoax Shooting Report
Witnesses and nearby residents were caught in a moment of panic at an Aventura condominium this morning following a considerable deployment of law enforcement in response to what was later discovered to be a hoax. According to NBC Miami, Aventura Police received a call reporting a shooting at El Dorado Condominium,...