Probation violation leads to grenade scare and weapons bust near MIA, police say
Austin Michael Denton Davis was arrested Wednesday morning after Miami Police and a state probation officer acted on a tip that he was violating the terms of his probation.
El Churrascaso Grill opens in Miami Lakes
Miami Lakers who want to experience a quality steakhouse without high prices will enjoy El Churrascaso Grill, which opened July 15 in the Cypress Village Shopping Center. A Brazilian-Latin fusion concept, it serves grilled beef, chicken, pork and seafood dishes. The open space designed by partner Jorge Gomez has...
Police: 2 found dead inside Hialeah apartment unit
HIALEAH, Fla. — Hialeah police are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were discovered Tuesday afternoon inside an apartment unit. According to police, the victims’ lifeless bodies were discovered around 12:30 p.m. at the Atlantico at Aquabella apartments, located at 11181 W. 35th Way. Officer...
Medley police announce pair of mail theft arrests
MEDLEY, Fla. — Police in Medley announced the arrest of two men allegedly connected to crimes including mail theft. Officers arrested 23-year-old Marcos Peraza and 40-year-old Alberto Davila just after 4 a.m. on Tuesday. According to police, officers pulled over a vehicle in the area of Northwest 70th Street...
Aventura founder Don Soffer laid to rest at his beloved golf course
AVENTURA, Fla. — Those walking the Don Soffer Exercise Trail, much like the rest of South Florida, had no idea where the man who founded, built and named Aventura will be forever laid to rest. Soffer’s forever resting place is set for the unveiling, with flowers on top.
Police investigating after 2 people found dead in Hialeah apartment
Police are investigating after two people were found dead in a Hialeah apartment on Tuesday. The discovery was made around 12:30 p.m. when officers responded to an apartment at the Atlantico at Aquabella complex along W. 35th Way, Hialeah Police officials said. The two people were found lifeless inside the...
What did Collins Avenue look like before the hotels and condos? Take a look
Collins Avenue, A1A, is one of the most famous streets in South Florida. It runs from the tip of South Beach, north through the city of Miami Beach, then into Surfside, Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach. The street is named for developer John Collins, who helped build up Miami Beach and connect it to the mainland....
Law enforcement prepares for Miami-Dade students’ return to class
MIAMI — Police officers and deputies met for active-shooter training on Tuesday ahead of Miami-Dade County Public Schools students’ return to class on Aug. 14. Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Chief Ivan Silva and Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office Assistant Sheriff Eric Garcia talked to reporters. “We take all...
Miami chess teacher arrested after molesting 6-year-old student: Police
A Miami chess teacher was arrested on Wednesday, accused of molesting a student, police said. Christopher Stormont, 50, was charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of a child. According to Miami Police, on Tuesday, the victim, a 6-year-old, went to Stormont's chess class, and after leaving his class, he told...
Miami man arrested in over $100K fraud scheme targeting TJ Maxx and Marshalls: Cops
A Miami man has been arrested in a large-scale refund fraud scheme that bilked Marshalls and TJ Maxx stores out of tens of thousands of dollars, authorities said. Eduardo Rodriguez, 47, was arrested Tuesday on charges of grand theft over $100,000, attempted organized scheme to defraud, records showed. According to...
