Sunny Isles Beach Police Department Turns Awareness Into Action, Achieves Certified Autism Center™ Designation
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) has designated the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department and Ocean Rescue Division as a Certified Autism Center (CAC), recognizing their commitment to better serving and engaging with autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals in the...
Man charged with hate crime after threatening family, calling them ‘dirty people’
A man is behind bars after police say he threatened a father and his children in a Miami Beach park in what authorities are calling a hate-motivated incident. According to Miami Beach Police, the incident happened Thursday just before 2 p.m. at Stillwater Park. Investigators said the suspect, identified as...
🐱 Sweet Cats Waiting for Adoption in Doral, Florida
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? These adorable cats at Miami Dade Animal Services in Doral are ready to meet you. Each one has a unique charm and is hoping for a loving home.
Miami-Dade tax collector office clerk accused of issuing temporary driving permits for money
MIAMI — A clerk for the Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector was arrested Thursday after he issued multiple temporary driving permits to people in exchange for money, authorities said. According to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, a supervisor at the tax collector’s office notified...
Broward judge grants murder suspect’s motion for immunity under ‘Stand Your Ground’ law
WEST PARK, Fla. — A man charged with murder argued self-defense in a Broward County courtroom, and an order filed Thursday shows the judge agreed with him, citing Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law. Darrell Rose was arrested for second-degree murder in connection to a fight that...
‘Grateful to be alive’: Broward native back at home after lightning strike recovery
When James Fernandez was wheeled into his March 28 homecoming party at his house in Clearwater, he expected to see a handful of loved ones who’d cheered him on through his spinal cord injury recovery. The turnout of over 150 guests took the Pembroke Pines native by complete surprise.
Are malls open on Easter Sunday in South Florida? Here’s a rundown
Is your favorite South Florida mall open on Easter Sunday? It depends on your favorite. Some of the major malls in Miami-Dade and Broward are running on the holiday — and others aren’t. Here’s a look at what South Florida malls are open and closed on Easter Sunday, April 5: Shopping malls Here are the malls that are...
5 men, including rapper, accused of selling fentanyl to undercover cops in Pembroke Pines
Five men, including a rapper, are facing charges after they were allegedly caught selling fentanyl pills to undercover officers out of a Pembroke Pines apartment building, according to court documents. The documents details that investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) along...
Kung Fu Chicken in Miami Beach offers delicious chicken steak, sandwich
Some people hit the gym. Others train their taste buds. And in Miami Beach, one spot is offering up serious flavor gains. We’re talking crispy, bold, and anything but basic fried chicken. Yum, yum!. On Miami Beach. Fried chicken has just gotten a black belt. Kung Fu Chicken, the...
Operation Trigger Lock: 100+ drug, gun arrests made over spring break in Miami Beach
The Miami Beach Police Department said its Operation Trigger Lock led to more than 100 drug and firearm-related arrests during the spring break period this year. The operation was a "coordinated, multi-unit enforcement initiative designed to prevent gun violence and reduce violent crime," officials said. The arrests...
