Honoring José Milton: A visionary who helped build South Florida and the communities within...
A 50-year legacy rooted in resilience, purpose, and a profound commitment to shaping lives as much as skylines. José Milton’s story is not simply one of business success—it is the story of a man who helped define the trajectory of South Florida through vision, discipline, and an unwavering belief in the power of...
Miami Beach homelessness dropped as tactics got tougher. Here’s what to know
Miami Beach has ramped up enforcement of its outdoor sleeping ban, using tactics including drone surveillance and “hostile architecture” to drive down its homeless population. An overnight census in January found just 93 homeless people in the city — the lowest count since 1997 — but critics say the city is simply...
FIU Alzheimer’s breakthrough advances to national finals of science competition ‘STAT Madness’
Representing FIU in this year’s STAT Madness finals is a research team from the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work , led by Tomás R. Guilarte (right), dean of Stempel College, and Daniel Pérez Martínez, a doctoral candidate in biochemistry. Just as March Madness reaches its peak, FIU is making...
Hoax gun threat prompts lockdowns, large police response at 2 Miami-Dade schools
Hoax gun threats led to lockdowns and a large police response at two Miami-Dade schools on Wednesday, officials said. Kinloch Park Elementary School on Northwest 1st Street and Kinloch Park Middle School on Northwest 3rd Street were both placed on lockdown. Miami-Dade Schools Police said a call came in of...
Motorman injured in crash in southwest Miami-Dade, officials say
A motorman was rushed to a hospital late Wednesday morning after being involved in a crash, officials say.
Beloved Denny’s on Biscayne Closes After 55 Years for High-Rise
Another slice of 24-hour Miami history has been cleared off the table. The Denny’s located at 3600 Biscayne Blvd., a fixture for late-night diners and early-morning commuters for more than 55 years, officially closed its doors on Sunday, March 29. The closure was first reported by the local news Instagram account...
Judge scolds attorneys in Instagram model’s ‘pink cocaine’ manslaughter case
MIAMI (Court TV) — A displeased judge scolded attorneys in court on Wednesday, saying she may be forced to babysit future depositions in their case if they can’t work together. The issue came up at a status hearing for Maecee Lathers, 25, who faces a list of charges after allegedly killing two people during a ......
Son accused of killing former Knaus Berry Farm owner fit for trial, judge rules
MIAMI — A Miami-Dadge judge ruled that Travis Grafe is competent to stand trial Wednesday as he faces a murder charge in the killing of his mother, Rachel Knaus Grafe, the former owner of South Florida staple Knaus Berry Farm. Prior to ruling, Judge Laura Gonzalez-Marques heard, over the...
‘Do Your Magic on These Guys’: Florida Cops Muted Their Bodycams While Arresting 3...
Alquez Griffin, a 27-year-old Black man from Miami, had just clocked out from his warehouse job with a couple of friends late one night last […] ‘Do Your Magic on These Guys’: Florida Cops Muted Their Bodycams While Arresting 3 Black Men Under Questionable Circumstances, Then Cut‑and‑Pasted a Story That Fell Apart...
Miami’s ‘Dirty 30’ Exposed: Roaches, Mold and a Heap of Health Violations
A fresh batch of state inspection reports has dropped several Miami-area eateries onto Local 10’s “Dirty 30” list, after inspectors logged 30 or more violations in single visits. At the top of the not-so-coveted list are a Westchester bakery that drew 47 violations and a Hialeah barbecue joint with 46, while several...
