Miami-Dade must fund mental health center to protect victims, prevent violence | Opinion
On Sept. 9, I drove into the Wendy’s chain near my home to pick up a mobile order. As I waited in line, I noticed a disheveled homeless man panhandling between cars. My chest tightened. Without thinking, I canceled my order, drove away and placed the same order at another Wendy’s two miles away. That decision wasn’t...
Official cat lady: FIU alumna leads Broward Animal Care
FIU alumna Alyssa Dazza ’15 has officially earned the title of “cat lady” — in the best way — as assistant director at Broward County Animal Care , Florida’s second largest municipal animal care operation. Under her direction, Broward Animal Care launched a new Working Cats Program last month for ones not suited for...
Miami seafood executive pleads guilty to $8M price-fixing scheme targeting FL Fishermen
MIAMI, Fla. (CBS12) — Something smelled fishy, and authorities went to investigate. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said a top executive at a Miami-based seafood wholesaler pleaded guilty Tuesday to orchestrating a multi-year price-fixing conspiracy that federal prosecutors say cheated Florida fishermen out of...
Boy, 14, arrested for swatting calls directed at Pembroke Pines school: Police
A 14-year-old boy accused of making a swatting call directed at a school in Pembroke Pines was arrested, police said Wednesday. The teen is facing several charges, including false report concerning the use of firearms in a violent manner and disruption of school function. According to Pembroke Pines Police, on...
New warrant details shocking murder of Hialeah man, arrest of suspect’s girlfriend
A woman arrested in connection with the murder of a Hialeah man who went missing last month allegedly helped her boyfriend accused in the killing clean the crime scene, according to a new warrant that details the investigation into the homicide. Ariela Alvarez-Cabrera, 27, is facing charges of accessory after...
Street homelessness down in Miami, Miami Beach, but up countywide: 5 takeaways
The recent Miami-Dade County Homeless Census highlighted notable changes in homelessness within Miami and Miami Beach. Both cities have seen declines in their street homeless populations, yet challenges persist in addressing the broader issue across the county. FULL STORY: Street homelessness is up in Miami-Dade,...
Daughter of Cuban exiles: Jenise Fernandez shares her family’s story as the Freedom Tower...
MIAMI — Like many Cuban exiles, the Freedom Tower holds special meaning for Jorge and Rita Fernandez, or as I call them, “mom and dad.”. “The Freedom Tower for all of us is hope. It’s freedom. And hope for the future,” said Rita Fernandez. Growing up,...
Could property taxes end in Florida? With $11 million at risk, Rep. Lopez tells...
Will you no longer have to pay property taxes in Florida?. That idea will be heavily discussed when the Legislative Session begins in January, said State Rep. Vicki Lopez, who addressed Village Council and the public Thursday night prior to Key Biscayne's first budget hearing. Lopez said property owners might...
Miami Beach Police release bodycam video of man with knife taken into custody after...
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Miami Beach Police released body camera footage showing the tense moments officers confronted a man armed with a knife and threatening to set himself on fire. The incident happened around 9 a.m. Saturday, along the 500 block of 41st Street, where officers said they encountered...
Local Rapper, Producer & Mentor Leo DaVincci Dies at 43
Leo DaVincci, a rapper, producer, and music mentor to teens who worked with Guitars Over Guns, died on September 4 after a long illness. Born Leonardo Mayorga in Nicaragua in 1982, his mother moved him to Miami when he was less than a year old. It wasn't long after that that he fell in love with hip-hop. "At age six,...
