Miami FL

Miami is gearing up for a break with its long love affair with plastic cups and takeout containers. The city's mayor has introduced a proposal to phase out single-use plastics from city contracts, concession stands and special events held on city-owned property. The measure, sponsored by Mayor Eileen T. Higgins, is...

According to an arrest form, detectives went to the apartment and saw Maria Otero, 42, walking inside with a patient who was wearing a black robe and compression socks.

Zoo Miami abruptly closed Saturday afternoon after a bomb threat for the second day in a row, according to a social-media post from the zoo. In an abundance of caution, Zoo Miami is currently closed to the public following an anonymous phone call reporting a bomb threat. We appreciate the public’s patience and...

Dust off your dancing shoes because Brightline is once again announcing a unique way to travel to Ultra Music Festival, but this time with a silent disco!. During Miami Music Week, the high-speed rail operator has become known for holding raves directly on the tracks, complete with live DJs and drinks. But on Friday,...

A man was shot and killed early Wednesday morning outside his home in Hialeah, and newly surfaced surveillance footage shows the chilling moments leading up to the attack. Police said they began receiving emergency calls around 6:18 a.m. reporting multiple gunshots near West 19th Avenue and West 56th Street, close to...

A 21-year-old man is behind bars after detectives accused him of gunning down a well-known North Miami Beach barber while the victim was out rollerblading near his home last fall. The shooting happened on Oct. 1, 2024, and left 36-year-old Wilton “Frieza” Mena dead, surviving him are his wife and two young sons.

Florida is home to some seriously amazing coffee shops, and the pastries at these spots are so good they sell out before lunchtime. From flaky croissants to glazed donuts, these bakery treats are baked fresh every single day. If you want to snag one, you better show up early because...

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and other local government leaders r6ecently gathered at Miami International Airport to unveil a new wall mural honoring pioneering aviator and land developer Glenn Curtiss, who founded the cities of Hialeah, Miami Springs and Opa-locka – each currently celebrating...

Ryan Sutton, 21, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Wilton Mena, who was killed in the early morning hours of Oct. 1, 2024.

A recent Tax Collector ribbon-cutting ceremony and statewide legislative action signaled continued modernization efforts across South Florida. Miami-Dade County residents witnessed important developments in both local service access and statewide vehicle registration policy. As South Florida continued to grow, public...