Edwin Lopez sworn in as new Miami Police chief, pledges to lead from the...
MIAMI (WSVN) - A new top police officer is taking over the City of Miami Police Department. A swearing-in ceremony for Edwin Lopez was held at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday morning. Lopez’s ceremony was attended by a who’s who of Miami-Dade County area leaders...
Judge wins fight to open a Miami mental-health center as an alternative to jail
A long-stalled mental health center for criminal offenders on Tuesday won approval to open from the Miami-Dade County Commission, which opted to put off decisions on how to pay for the facility once one-time revenue sources are exhausted. Championed by Steve Leifman, a retired judge, the Miami Center for Mental Health
Miami-Dade commission votes to seize PortMiami’s fuel yard in court fight
Miami-Dade County will try to seize the privately owned fuel yard that keeps PortMiami running and hope a jury will decide the 10-acre property on luxe Fisher Island is worth far less than the $400 million acquisition deal on the table from the condo developers that now own the land. In an 11-1 vote, the County Commiss
This Massive Florida Thrift Store Is A Dream Destination For Bargain Hunters
Tucked away at 2121 NW 21st St in Miami, Florida, the Goodwill Outlet is one of the most exciting thrift destinations in the entire state. Shoppers come from all over to dig through giant bins packed with clothing, furniture, housewares, and hidden treasures sold by the pound. With a 4.1-star...
Century-old Miami River landmark to become new surf and turf spot
Renowned Miami restaurateur Roman Jones‘ newest Miami River property might be his most historic yet. House Kiki, Jones’ hospitality group, has just signed a lease at 28 and 90 NW North River Dr., a century-old Miami River landmark. If the address sounds familiar, it was the former home...
Man accused of slashing ‘giant inflatable FIFA ball’ in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday on accusations that he slashed a “giant inflatable FIFA ball” that was on display in Miami Beach, authorities said. According to an arrest report, Jorden Stephen Perozo, of Miami Beach, was arrested on a criminal mischief charge.
Large Miami-area wildfire causing far-reaching smoke
A large brush fire has grown to 600 acres in west Miami-Dade County since it started on Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Forest Service. The Quarry 2 Wildfire has currently burned 600 acres and is 30% contained, according to a map of active wildfires provided by the Florida Forest Service, which was updated a
Police officers chase naked man after burglary in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Police officers recently arrested a 21-year-old man who was naked during a chase on Monday in Miami Beach, records show. Cristian Diazmore was “completely nude” when police officers found him at 7610 Harding Ave, a police officer wrote, according to an arrest report.
Doral mother accused of battering deputy during DUI investigation with 3 children in SUV
DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) - A Doral mother was arrested Monday night after police said she showed signs of impairment and battered a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy during a DUI investigation while three children were riding in her SUV. Angelica Francis Perdomo, 36, was charged with battery on a law...
Charges dropped against Miami karate instructor accused of molesting girl
A Miami karate instructor arrested for allegedly molesting one of his 9-year-old students back in 2023 is no longer facing charges. Darwin DeJesus Rojas-Frias had been charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 12 but the case was closed on Monday as his trial was set to begin, court records showed.
