Miami Readers Sound Off on Miss Universe Cuba Controversy
It's been a week since Miami model Lina Luaces was crowned Miss Universe Cuba in a pageant held in Hialeah. Almost immediately after the coronation, social media erupted with negative commentary about the win. New Times took notice of the brouhaha and asked the question: Why is Miami freaking out about the new Miss...
Officers with long guns swarm Aventura high-rise after false shooting reported
A large police presence was seen at an apartment building in Aventura on Tuesday morning after officers received a false shooting call, officials said. According to Aventura Police, officers arrived at the El Dorado Condominium, located at 3675 N. Country Club Drive, after receiving a report of a shooting in the...
New surveillance shows Las Vegas woman running from hotel room following ‘bad date crime,’...
MIAMI (WSVN) - Authorities released new surveillance footage that shows a Las Vegas woman running out of a hotel room after allegedly drugging and robbing a man she went out on a date with earlier that night. Twenty-four-year-old Rachel Marie Warner was arrested by police on May 8 after she...
Pastor Eric Readon taken into custody despite last-minute plea withdrawal
MIAMI – Miami Gardens pastor was taken into custody Friday morning after a judge declined to delay his surrender or rule immediately on his last-minute motion to withdraw his guilty plea. Readon, who had agreed to serve 364 days in the Miami-Dade County Jail, followed by 15 years of...
Man accused of pushing woman into Miami River facing new murder charge
A Miami man is now charged with murder in connection to the woman who was found unconscious and floating in the Miami River last month. William Bill Youmans Jr., 47, appeared in court Tuesday to learn Miami-Dade State Attorneys planned to prosecute him on a second-degree murder charge. Last month,...
Yacht stewardess, 20, murdered onboard in Bahamas; boat now docked in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – On July 3, 20-year-old Paige Bell was found murdered inside the engine room of a luxury yacht while it was docked near Harbour Island in the Bahamas. According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Bell, of Johannesburg, South Africa, was working as a stewardess on the boat and went missing for a...
Broward woman calls 911 for help, ends up getting arrested instead, records show
WEST PARK, Fla. – A 62-year-old woman called 911 for help in West Park, and Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputies ended up arresting her, according to records released on Tuesday. Deputies met Elizabeth Hixson, who weighs about 500 pounds, on July 8 at her home when she accused...
Discover This Tropical Zoo Where You Can Hand Feed Giraffes And Stroll Through Lush...
Looking for a day out that feels equal parts adventure, relaxation, and surprise? Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens is a not-so-hidden gem where you can wander among towering giraffes, watch playful otters splash around, and stroll through vibrant botanical gardens—all in one sun-soaked visit. It’s a place where nature and imagination intertwine, inviting you to experience wildlife up close while soaking in the beauty of Florida’s landscapes.
Regalado to host meeting on free home repairs for qualifying Miami-Dade homeowners
The Office of Miami-Dade County District 7 Commissioner Raquel Regalado, in partnership with Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade, will host a free community meeting to inform residents about the Residential Rehabilitation Program, which provides critical home repairs for eligible low-income homeowners. Eligibility...
Miami Couple Sentenced in $20 Million Health Care Fraud, Over $6 Million Recovered by...
A Miami couple, Magaly Travieso and Yudorki Ramirez, have been sentenced in connection with a multi-million dollar health care fraud and money laundering scheme. According to a press release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, evidence presented in court showed that Travieso, 54, an...