Ex-Sweetwater commissioner sentenced to federal prison in wire fraud case
A former Sweetwater commissioner has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud, court records show. Sophia Lacayo will also serve three years of supervised release after leaving prison, according to the court judgment filed Monday. According to court records, authorities said Lac
To help fans skip the 2026 World Cup traffic, Miami-Dade is rolling out FREE...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost upon us, with Miami getting ready to welcome a massive wave of visitors for the seven matches set to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium. Of course, this includes preparing for packed streets and heavy demand around the tournament. To keep things...
Miami Mom Stuns Courtroom, Vows to Mentor Son’s Killer
A Miami-Dade courtroom saw a moment of startling grace on Monday as a grieving mother publicly forgave the teen who killed her son and said she hopes to help guide his future, even as he was sent to prison for decades. Judge-imposed consequences were severe for 19-year-old Tavarus Williams, who...
An FTC suit called Aventura ‘Millionaire Mentor’ a fraud. Here’s the settlement
A Federal Trade Commission lawsuit said a Miramar woman was being “deceptive” with claims about her multi-level marketing business, such as creating 60 millionaires in 2026. Stormy Wellington doesn’t have to say the FTC was right. But Wellington does have to let everyone she recruited to Total Life Changes or Doral com
Blue Envelope Program: Michael Miller with Captain Ivan Osores of the Pinecrest Police Department
Pinecrest PD is highlighting the Blue Envelope Program this May for Mental Health Awareness Month, a voluntary tool to improve traffic stop safety for drivers with autism and other developmental disabilities. In this episode, Michael Miller with Captain Ivan Osores of the Pinecrest Police Department to discuss the prog
Miami native Danny Ramirez receives honorary doctorate degree at UM
Danny Ramirez is getting some hometown love. The Miami native and Marvel star was the guest speaker at the University of Miami’s graduation over the weekend where he also received an honorary doctorate degree!. The Captain America actor later took to Instagram to thank the school, as well as...
Miami and Mario Cristobal will soon learn their fate with high priority 4-star safety
Four-star Halls High School safety Jarrell Chandler will announce his commitment May 18 live on the Rivals YouTube channel. He will choose between Miami, Tennessee, Clemson and Vanderbilt.
Cheese Burger Baby evicted for South Beach hotel development
After 25 years in business, Cheese Burger Baby is being evicted to make way for a new hotel. Why it matters: As Miami continues to grow, another legacy business bites the dust — at least for now. Driving the news: The South Beach burger shop shared a copy of...
Miami’s rental crisis hits breaking point as housing costs skyrocket
The Miami real estate market reached a critical point, establishing itself as the least affordable city for renters in the entire United States according to the recent WalletHub report. With an average rent of $3,150 per month compared to a median income of $5,100, residents allocate more than 50% of...
Miami PD: Ex-Silverspot Cinema employee arrested after nearly $22,000 in cash deposits goes missing
MIAMI — A former employee of Silverspot Cinema in Miami was arrested Monday after investigators say he failed to deposit nearly $22,000 in company cash and later admitted he still had the money. According to an arrest report obtained Tuesday by Local 10 News, Aubrey Hackett Hunter, 41, of...
