Sailor from Miami serves aboard Navy warship in Mayport
Petty Officer 2nd Class Lowinski Petidor, from Miami, Florida, serves aboard USS Billings, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Mayport, Florida. Petidor graduated from Miami Central Senior High School in 2022. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Miami. “Growing up in...
Officers search home in Pembroke Pines Special Victims Unit investigation: Police
An investigation was underway in Pembroke Pines on Thursday morning after officers executed a search warrant at a home, police said. According to Pembroke Pines Police, officers were searching a home inside of Pasadena Estates II, located in the area of Northwest 196th Avenue and Northwest 2nd Street. Police said...
CWV Group Proposes 104-Unit Apartment Complex for 1035 NW 36th St, Miami, FL
Miami-based CWV Group has proposed its first apartment complex in South Florida. The unnamed eight-story building would comprise 104 residences, with 42 designated as workforce housing for those earning up to 120 percent of the area median income (AMI). Public records note that Miami-Dade County’s median income is...
Miami ranked No.16 in dirtiest cities in North America, survey says
(WSVN) - A new survey revealed the 25 dirtiest cities in North America. San Bernadino, California tops the list followed by Los Angeles. Detroit, Michigan, Reading, Pennsylvania—and across the border—Ontario, Canada rounded out the top five. South Florida made the list with Miami coming in at 16. The...
Taser-wielding FHP trooper tackles suspected hit-and-run driver on I-95 in North Miami
NORTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) - A hit-and-run suspect got out of his car and took off running down Interstate 95 in North Miami following a confrontation with a trooper, setting the stage for a late night foot pursuit and a tough takedown. Cellphone video posted online by Only in Dade...
Police: Duo bilked Miami Beach homeowner out of $650K+ over Italian millwork that was...
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A man and a woman were arrested Wednesday by Miami Beach police on accusations that they took more than $600,000 from a victim for “high-end, authentic Italian millwork” to be completed at his home, but instead used the money to pay off their debts.
Miami Archbishop and Archdiocese calls Minneapolis shooting ‘tragic and senseless’
The Miami Archdiocese and Archbishop Thomas Wenski are mourning with the rest of the country after a gunman opened fire on students attending mass at a Catholic school in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, killing two children and leaving 17 other people injured. In a statement, the Archdiocese said they "join...
Shooter opens fire on I-95 in Miami, targets two vehicles before fleeing
Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a highway shooting involving a gray Mercedes SUV, a BMW, and a Dodge Ram pickup truck.
Miami-Dade officer seeks “stand your ground” defense in deadly UPS shootout
Body cam footage and emotional testimony highlight the chaos of a 2019 police chase that ended in tragedy on Miramar Parkway.
Miami Readers React to Our Unofficial Miami Dictionary. And, Yes, We Forgot “Dale”
Miami is one of the most unique cities on the planet. Some need a cheat sheet to get around in a global capital like this one, with its distinct blend of cultures and influences. That's just what New Times attempted to give you last week when we published our unofficial Miami dictionary, a glossary of words one needs...