Growth lives just outside your comfort zone
Stepping outside the comfort zone: Why growth begins where familiarity ends. At Calle Ocho News, we believe in shining a light on the people, places, and stories that make our community unique. But sometimes, to tell the best stories, you have to step beyond the familiar. That's not just true in journalism—it's true...
Search underway for 84-year-old man reported missing from Flagami area
MIAMI (WSVN) - Police seek the public’s help in their search for an 84-year-old man who was reported missing from Miami. According to City of Miami Police, Angel Fernandez Rivas was last seen in an unspecified part of the Flagami area on Thursday. Fernandez Rivas stands 5 feet, 7...
Iconic Grove Playhouse ‘stabilized’ after partial floor collapse during interior demolition
An independent structural engineer has been brought in to ensure the building is stable.
New Affordable Housing Development Begins in Miami with Rainbow Village/Rhapsody Apartments Groundbreaking
Miami is getting a boost in affordable housing options with the groundbreaking of Rainbow Village/Rhapsody Apartments, set to offer 310 residences across a range of sizes. The development, situated in the City of Miami, kicks off with an official event on June 5. The ceremony is expected to draw Miami-Dade County...
Judge throws out jury death recommendation for man found guilty of woman’s murder in...
After allegations of potential jury misconduct and court errors, a Miami-Dade judge ruled on Thursday that a jury's death recommendation will be thrown out for a man found guilty of killing a woman in Hialeah. In October, jurors found Ronald Lopez Andrade guilty of raping and later killing 30-year-old Yaimi...
Miami market manager ‘hijacked’ $313K in food stamp fraud scheme, authorities say
MIAMI – Authorities arrested the manager of a South Florida food store Thursday morning after accusing her of hatching a scheme where she impersonated other merchants and “hijacked” their food stamp payments. Investigators said Fidelina Othman Mohamad, 52, the manager of 7 Star Market at 1502 NW...
Man accused of hitting neighbor with tire arrested again after appearing at victim’s front...
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A neighbor is causing more problems for an elderly man in Miami Beach after he appeared on their doorstep, one month after he was arrested for a brutal beating of the victim. Surveillance video captured 47-year-old George Horton, shirtless and wearing an ankle monitor, as...
PSL police arrest Uber driver after she was accused of pulling gun on Miami...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) has released body camera footage of officers arresting an Uber driver who was accused of pulling out a firearm on her passenger, later revealed to be a Miami rapper. Jennifer Benitez was arrested in mid-May after...
Video captures shows RV and shed on fire, MDSO investigating as arson
An arson investigation is underway after a fire ripped through an RV and shed in Goulds early Thursday morning.
Man hospitalized after officer-involved shooting at Bayfront Park Music Festival appears in bond court
MIAMI (WSVN) - A man accused of causing panic at a Miami music festival appeared in front of a judge from his hospital room, less than a week after police say they were forced to fire. 21-year-old Menelek Emmanuel Clarke faces several charges, including battery of an officer, resisting an...