Miami Artist Antonia Wright Awarded $50,000 Knight Foundation Grant
Tucked underneath the overpass and adjacent to the Miami River is artist Antonia Wright's studio. She shares the space with longtime collaborator Ruben Millares; its exposed concrete floors and tall ceilings housing treasures upon treasures of art, both past and future. The multidisciplinary Miami artist works with...
How the rooster became one of Miami’s iconic birds
Flamingos, pelicans, herons and parrots are just a few of the wild birds that call Miami home, but it’s the roosters, hens and baby chicks that have come to rule the roost in recent years. (AP video by Daniel Kozin)
All clear given at Ransom Everglades High School after reports of potential nearby shooting
COCONUT GROVE, FLA. (WSVN) - Officials gave the all clear after a high school in Coconut Grove was reported to have locked down following an emergency situation. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene of Ransom Everglades School, where police responded to reports of a possible shooting in the area of Main Highway and Royal...
Police: ‘Swatting’ call prompts lockdown at Coconut Grove schools
MIAMI – A swatting call prompted lockdowns at multiple schools in Coconut Grove Wednesday morning, Miami police confirmed. “Swatting” is the action of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to dispatch a large number of police officers to a particular location. According to authorities,...
Multiple gun, drug arrests in FBI-Miami Beach Police operations ‘Viper’ and ‘Starlight’
Multiple arrests involving guns and drugs were made during joint operations involving the FBI and Miami Beach Police over Memorial Day weekend, officials said. Operations "Viper" and "Starlight" focused on violent crime from May 23 to 25 and involved a team of agents and intelligence analysts, officials said. The...
Cuban rapper Chocolate MC promoted bounty for El Taiger’s accused killer: Prosecutors
Prosecutors have filed charges against a Cuban rapper for allegedly promoting a murder-for-hire plot to kill an inmate charged in the 2024 murder of singer El Taiger in Miami. The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office officially filed the charges against Cuban rapper "Chocolate Mc," whose real name is Yosvani...
MDSO: Miami-Dade mother arrested after 4-year-old son found alone in parking lot
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A woman was arrested Tuesday after her 4-year-old son was found alone in a parking lot in northwest Miami-Dade, authorities said. According to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the boy was found alone around 2 p.m. Tuesday in the 18000 block of Northwest 68th Avenue.
The Coral Castle of Miami: A One-Man Mystery That Still Baffles Scientists
Imagine stumbling upon a sprawling castle made not of brick or wood, but of solid coral rock—each block weighing as much as a small car, yet crafted and assembled by just one man, working in secret under the cover of night. The Coral Castle of Miami isn’t just a marvel of architecture; it’s an unsolved ... Read more ...
Search underway for 14-year-old reported missing from Miramar
MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in their search for a juvenile reported missing from Miramar. 14-year-old Mbaqangaie Anderson was last seen getting into a Hyundai SUV near the 3100 block of Southwest 64 Terrace in Miramar at around 10:30 a.m., Tuesday. She stands at...
This Florida Seafood Spot Serves Some of the Freshest Catch in the State
Imagine biting into seafood so fresh it tastes like it was just pulled from the ocean. This place is a gem for anyone who loves fish, shrimp, and all things from the sea. It’s not fancy, but that’s the charm. You get honest, delicious food served up in a laid-back setting that feels like a mini-vacation. People flock here for the quality, the views, and the no-frills vibe that makes every meal feel special.