Volunteers help Miami’s unhoused prepare for cold snap
As South Florida braces for a rare cold snap, community groups are stepping up efforts to help those living without a reliable shelter.
Miami Fire Rescue Battles Blaze in Overtown Apartment, 12 Displaced Including Infant and Cat
A fire that erupted in Miami's Overtown neighborhood has left several residents without a home, according to city officials. The blaze, which began in an apartment building at 48 Northwest 8th Avenue, was reported around 3:52 p.m. yesterday, as described by NBC Miami. The City of Miami Fire Rescue team arrived to...
Trio zip-tied victims in Little Havana home invasion robbery, cops say
MIAMI — Miami police arrested three men accused of a home invasion robbery in the city’s Little Havana neighborhood. Officers arrested Augustin Hernandez, 46, Rogelio Espina, 54, and Yoamil Napoles, 50, on Monday. Arrest forms say the three men forced their way into a home in the 3100...
Key Biscayne woman scammed out of $950K, police turn to FBI for help with...
Key Biscayne police have turned to the FBI for help as residents continue to fall victim to scammers. The latest local victim: a 74-year-old woman was swindled out of nearly $1 million, according to police. But as investigations rarely recover funds, police have also begun to hold seminars to educate...
Popeyes offers $5 Faves Menu with four popular choices
Popeyes is starting off the year strong with lots of value for diners on a budget. The new limited-time value menu makes it easier for customers to enjoy the popular chicken restaurant’s bold flavors without breaking the bank. From Jan. 5 to Feb. 15, 2026, Popeyes is offering a...
South Florida families cut the ribbon on new homes as part of affordable housing...
MIAMI (WSVN) - Two families got to cut the ribbon outside of their new homes in one neighborhood as part of an affordable housing program. The Wilson and Lott families are now neighbors at new homes in Buena Vista. They were joined by Miami Commissioner Christine King and other city officials to commemorate the...
Miami psychiatrist fined for prescribing controlled substances to her lover
Almost four years of prescribing her lover psychiatric drugs will cost a Miami psychiatrist $10,000, part of her punishment from the Florida Board of Medicine. Dr. Ana Marietta Castellanos, also an FIU assistant professor for psychiatry and behavioral health, will pay a $5,000 fine, $5,000 in Florida Department of...
‘Non-Accidental’: Florida Woman Jailed After Girlfriend’s Son Hospitalized With Multiple Fractures
A 34-year-old Broward County woman is facing a felony charge after police allege she is responsible for severe injuries sustained by her girlfriend’s young son in September. Miramar Police took Deniqua Yvonne Lovett on Sunday, charging her with child neglect causing great bodily harm. The investigation began after...
South Florida welcomes first babies born in 2026!
South Florida hospitals were celebrating the births of the first babies born in the new year on Thursday. Isaiah was born at 12:16 a.m. at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood. The healthy baby boy weighs 6 pounds, 1.7 ounces and is 19 inches long. And over at South Miami Hospital,...
Miami Grocery Stores Open on New Year’s Day
If you’re a true Miamian who waited until the very last minute to restock café Cubano, grab bubbly for the post-midnight toast, replace the croquetas you already polished off, or pick up snacks for your New Year’s Day hangout — trust us, we’ve all been there.
