Miami FL

Federal agents say a slick refinance play on one of Miami’s priciest streets ended in handcuffs instead of a wire transfer, after two men allegedly tried to use a $10 million vacant lot in the gated Gables Estates community as collateral for a $6 million cash‑out loan. The alleged scheme fell apart when the lender’s...

The mystery buyer behind a $46 million Venetian Islands sale is no longer a mystery. Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp has been identified as the purchaser of a waterfront mansion on Miami Beach’s San Marino Island, tying the tech executive even more closely to South Florida just as his company shifts its corporate...

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...