Man arrested after online date ends in armed robbery: Miami-Dade Sheriff
A Miami-Dade man was arrested after authorities said his online date with a woman ended with him robbing her at gunpoint. Willie James Taylor, 19, is facing armed robbery and battery by strangulation charges in the Monday night incident that happened in Miami Lakes, an arrest report said. According to...
Property manager arrested in $600K theft from Pembroke Pines condo association: Cops
A property manager has been arrested in a massive theft scheme involving hundreds of thousands of dollars taken from a Pembroke Pines condominium association, authorities said. Michael Christopher Curtis, 38, was arrested on one count of grand theft and two counts of criminal use of personal identifiable information,...
8 Miami-Area Outdoor Restaurants Perfect for Dining Under the Sun (or Stars)
Miami is one of the best cities in the world for outdoor dining. With warm weather almost all year, stunning waterfront views, and a vibrant food scene, eating outside here is always a treat. Whether you want to catch a golden sunset over the bay or enjoy a starlit dinner...
Miami Commission approves transfer of management of Tower Theater
The City of Miami Commission approved a resolution to begin the negotiations of the transfer of the management of the iconic Tower Theater back to Miami-Dade College during the Jan. 8 commission meeting. The item was sponsored by Mayor Eileen Higgins and District 3 Commissioner Rolando Escalona. “The Tower Theater...
World’s best pizza chef from Italy opens first U.S. restaurant in Miami
Even the most passionate, pepperoni-addled fan might think twice before calling a pizza joint “fine dining.” But Francesco Martucci, the glamorous new restaurant in Wynwood from the world’s best pizza maker, could inspire you to rethink this assessment. Named for its Italian creator, Francesco Martucci Miami is now...
A 30th-Floor Miami Beach Condo With a Rotating Bed Lists for $5.2 Million
Want to take a walk on the wild side? Try “The Other Side,” a bonkers Miami Beach condo on the 30th floor of the Continuum’s South Tower, with views of Biscayne Bay and the downtown skyline. This One-of-a-Kind Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Just Hammered Down for $2.6 Million What the South Beach pad may lack in size—it’s...
Firefighters, teachers and police officers protect the city of Miami, but cannot afford to...
South Florida NPR affiliate, WLRN, is teaming up with FIU Caplin News, along with other local media outlets, to produce a series of stories that put a spotlight on South Florida’s housing crisis. Readers can find all the stories here. Para leer la versión en español de esta historia,...
Convicted killer Daisy Link, who got pregnant in Miami jail, now accused of attacking...
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Daisy Link, who was convicted of second-degree murder last year in the June 2022 killing of her longtime partner, is facing a new charge after she allegedly attacked a fellow inmate. According to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the attack occurred just...
Retired Miami PD asst. chief breaks down Alex Pretti shooting video
MIAMI — The situation remains tense in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal Border Patrol agents over the weekend. Retired Assistant Chief Craig McQueen spent 36 years with the Miami Police Department, leading high profile events and training playbooks for deadly force and non-lethal...
From guayaberas to a global brand: Meet the Cuban man behind Perry Ellis
George Feldenkreis’s constant smile keeps your eyes on the screen in the documentary “From Cuba to America,” which had its world premiere at the Miami Jewish Film Festival on Jan. 24, with two additional screenings on Monday and Wednesday. Feldenkreis (La Habana, 1935–Miami, 2025) speaks with a smile in his voice and...
