‘El Enano’ awaits sentencing in Miami after ‘Operation Boujee Bandits’
MIAMI — On Saturday afternoon, Leroy Ortega, known as “El Enano,” Spanish for “The Dwarf,” was at FDC Miami, a federal administrative detention center in downtown, according to inmate records. Ortega, 43, was awaiting sentencing after investigators and prosecutors identified him as being part of...
HGreg Opens Sixth HGreg Lux Dealership
HGreg announces the opening of its newest HGreg Lux dealership at 8505 NW 12th St., Doral, Florida. This marks the sixth HGreg Lux location for the company, with other sites in Miami, West Palm Beach, Pompano Beach, Orlando and Costa Mesa, California. New Location and Inventory. HGreg Lux Doral features...
Bond denied for charged with premeditated murder after shooting neighbor in Pembroke Pines
A man accused of shooting his neighbor in Pembroke Pines after an argument escalated appeared before a judge on Saturday. Ariel Oden De Los Santos, 35, was charged with premeditated murder and burglary with assault or battery. During his court appearance, a judge denied Los Santos' bond. According to Pembroke...
Miami man pleads guilty in $5 million jewelry heist operation
MIAMI, Florida - A Miami man has pleaded guilty for his involvement in a transnational robbery crew that targeted jewelry couriers, resulting in losses exceeding $5 million. Leroy Ortega, also known as "El Enano," 43, of Miami, was the last of 11 defendants indicted in connection with Operation Boujee Bandits, an...
Frankie & Wally’s Lasagna Pop-Up to Open Deli in Coral Gables
One of Miami’s favorite pandemic success stories is finally ready to plant roots in Coral Gables. Frankie & Wally’s Gourmet Market & Deli has set a soft opening date for Wednesday, Feb. 18, ending a year-long wait for the fans who followed their food truck from Allapattah to the Gables to snag its hit lasagna. (For...
13 Best Pizza Spots in Miami, That Locals Swear By
The first bite hits before the slice even cools – molten cheese, blistered crust, sauce that refuses to be subtle. You tell yourself you’ll wait, you won’t scorch your tongue this time, but the aroma wins and suddenly you’re juggling a paper plate and laughing at your own impatience.
Miami man, 98, arrested for allegedly stabbing caregiver: Police
A 98-year-old Miami man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed his caregiver, police said. Juan Perez, who turns 99 later this month, was arrested Thursday on a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, Miami-Dade jail records showed. According to an arrest report, Miami Police had responded to a...
This seafood shack in Florida serves stone crab like nowhere else in the country
If you think you’ve had stone crab, think again. At Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach, Florida, the claws arrive fresh, perfectly chilled, and cracked just enough to reveal the sweet, briny meat inside. The restaurant has been serving these legendary crabs for decades, and every bite tells a story of ocean, sun, and...
USPS clerk accused of stealing over $2M worth of Treasury checks, police say
The USPS clerk is charged with over 400 counts of fraudulent use or possession of personal information, with police believing there are more suspects in his crime.
Sarasota Shooting Suspect Brought 2 Handguns, 5 Knives and More Weapons to Crime Scene
Three days after multiple people were found killed in Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale homes in related shootings, police in Florida have revealed that the suspect showed up to the Sarasota residence with two handguns, five knives and other weapons. Russell Kot, 51, is suspected of killing Larisa Blyudaya, 46, and Ben...
