‘I’m going to f—ing shoot you’: Hialeah woman accused of pointing gun over parking...
HIALEAH, Fla. — A Hialeah woman is facing a felony charge after police said she pointed a gun at another woman over a parking space at her apartment complex on Thursday. According to an arrest report from the Hialeah Police Department, the victim parked in a public space at the complex, located at 525 W. 71st St.,...
Miami-Dade residents, nonprofits sound off on nearly $13 billion budget proposal
A marathon meeting at the Miami-Dade County Commission drew nearly 200 speakers Thursday night, as residents and nonprofit leaders voiced concerns about a proposed nearly $13 billion budget. The budget plan, which commissioners are debating after hours of public comment, has sparked criticism for slashing funding for...
Star-studded bash at Wynwood’s Sparrow Italia celebrates ABC Miami’s arrival on the airwaves
We’ll use any excuse to party and day drink — and party we did, when we celebrated our partnership with ABC in Wynwood. Some ABC stars were there, too. And so was Deco’s Alex Miranda, who was way too busy to party. He was interviewing celebrities, brought by ABC all the way from New York City and Los Angeles, to...
AI-powered schools arrive in Florida. Revolution or risk for kids? | Opinion
When I read that an AI-driven school recently opened in Miami — part of a growing network of “teacher-less” institutions nationwide — I immediately contacted its leaders to find out whether it’s the start of a revolution or just a fleeting fad. Before we get into what its critics say, let’s hear what the Alpha...
‘Cougar Cash’ helps promote positive behavior at one South Florida elementary school
MIAMI — Students at Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary in Miami-Dade County are doing their best every day and “cashing” in when it comes to showing off their positive attitude at school. “Cougar Cash” is this school year’s incentive for students demonstrating a good attitude and improvements in...
Massive 14-foot Burmese python found by construction crew on U.S. 1 in Pinecrest
Pinecrest police posted a photo of the unusual incident on social media.
Miami-Dade bail bondsmen arrested amid probe into armed kidnapping, other illegal activity
A group of bail bondsmen from Miami-Dade have been arrested amid an investigation into an armed kidnapping and other illegal activity, authorities said. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement on Thursday announced the arrest of four men for acting outside the legal authority of bail bondsmen. Alexander Michael...
Surveillance video captures gruesome stabbing incident at Miami Beach housing complex
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A stabbing incident in Miami Beach was caught on surveillance camera. According to police, 83-year-old John Gula brutally stabbed the manager of Rebecca Towers, located at 150 Alton Road and owned by the Miami Beach Housing Authority, back on Aug. 4. It was around 10:40...
Miami-Dade commissioner works for a nonprofit, pushes for wider charity funding
Local charities have a champion this year in Miami-Dade Commissioner Kionne McGhee, who recently proposed creating a new stream of government revenue to support nonprofits that use county money to help provide social services. That’s a category that includes his employer, Children of Inmates, a well-known charity...
Miami-Dade cop cleared in UPS truck shootout under Stand Your Ground: judge
A Broward judge on Thursday dismissed the case against a Miami-Dade police officer — charged in the death of a UPS driver during a 2019 shootout at a busy intersection — citing Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. Broward Circuit Court Judge Ernest Kollra ruled in favor of suspended officer Jose Mateo, who had argued...
