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Wednesday marked day three of the vessel homicide trial of South Florida real estate mogul George Pino, following emotional testimony and opening statements earlier in the week.
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Driver hospitalized after crash sends car into home near Design District
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Opening statements are continuing Tuesday in the vessel homicide trial of South Florida real estate mogul George Pino after his “emotional behaviors” derailed the first day of his trial.
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Father testifies about son’s final call as suspect seeks bond in Miami Beach high-rise murder case
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Miami police officer injured after vehicle was T-boned by SUV, cops say
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Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for killing Terrance Willis in 2021.
Police investigate after person shot in Coconut Grove
A person was shot early Saturday morning in Coconut Grove after Miami police responded to reports of a large crowd, authorities confirmed.
Uber driver shot, passenger possibly grazed in Miami, cops say
An Uber driver was shot and a passenger was possibly grazed by a bullet Friday night in Miami’s Buena Vista West neighborhood, police said.
County plans eminent domain to acquire Fisher Island fuel depot
Miami-Dade County says it will pursue eminent domain to acquire the fuel facility that supplies PortMiami.
George Pino trial judge sternly denies last-minute delay request: ‘We are not delaying this trial’
Jury selection is expected to be finalized Friday in the vessel homicide trial of real estate developer George Pino. But not before a Miami-Dade judge tersely denied last-minute requests to delay the trial.
Iconic Los Angeles restaurant Yamashiro debuts first-ever East Coast location in Miami
For the first time in its 100-plus-year history, the legendary Yamashiro is expanding beyond California — and it has chosen Miami as its first destination.
Cuba faces mounting economic pressure as companies exit island
Cuba’s government continues to hold out despite facing fuel shortages, declining tourism and mounting pressure from the United States.
Miami-Dade mayor announces leadership shakeup amid Fisher Island fuel depot dispute
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced a shakeup at County Hall as residents of one of the county’s wealthiest enclaves sue to stop the sale of a fuel depot critical to cruise and cargo operations at the seaport.
Judge hears last motions for George Pino trial; opening statements could start Monday
Opening statements in the manslaughter and vessel homicide trial of South Florida real estate mogul George Pino could start as early as Monday.
Man tried to kidnap employee during Cricket Wireless robbery in Little Haiti, police say
A man who tried to kidnap a Miami wireless store employee as he robbed the business of several cellphones was identified after his own cellphone seemingly fell out of his pocket as he took off, authorities said.
‘I got hands and bullets’: ‘Irate’ mother caught with gun at Miami Northwestern, cops say
A 33-year-old South Florida mother is facing a felony charge after authorities said she brought a gun to her daughter’s school.
Man accused of trying to open plane door, choking off-duty flight attendant on flight diverted to MIA
A 51-year-old man is accused of choking an off-duty flight attendant aboard a Frontier Airlines flight that was diverted to Miami International Airport after a series of disturbances in the air, according to authorities.
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Residents of a condominium building in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood are upset after a crash outside the building that occurred over the weekend.
Inside Maalik Meets, the book club rewriting book clubs
What started as a few friends swapping book recommendations has become one of South Florida’s most diverse social communities.
Former Heat radio voice David Halberstam dies, reports say
David Halberstam, the Miami Heat’s original radio play-by-play announcer, has died after a yearlong battle with brain cancer, according to multiple reports.
Jury selection continues in fatal boat crash trial of South Florida real estate mogul George Pino
A new group of prospective jurors was questioned Tuesday in the trial of South Florida real estate mogul George Pino, who is charged in connection with a 2022 boat crash that killed a teenager in Miami-Dade County.
Man accused of Miami Beach high-rise murder appears in court, seeking bond
A man suspected of throwing another man 25 stories to his death from a high-rise in Miami Beach briefly appeared in a Miami courtroom on Tuesday, as he seeks bond while facing a murder charge.
Hurricanes WR Malachi Toney lands on College Football 27 cover after historic freshman season
Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney’s breakout season just landed him on the cover of a popular video game.
Miami police seek girl, 17, reported missing from Little Haiti
The Miami Police Department’s Special Victims Unit asked for the public’s help Tuesday in locating a 17-year-old girl who they say has been missing for nearly two weeks.
Florida sets records in human trafficking, child predator arrests, attorney general says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is scheduled to hold a news conference Tuesday morning in Miami-Dade County.
Construction worker killed, another injured in accident on top floor of Downtown Miami condo
A construction worker has died and another was badly injured following an accident while on the job in Downtown Miami.
Judge cuts wife with butter knife at their Miami home, police say
A man identified in an arrest report as a judge cut his wife of 14 years with a butter knife at their home in Miami’s Shenandoah neighborhood, leading to his arrest on Sunday, according to police.
Jury selection begins in fatal boat crash trial of real estate mogul George Pino
Shortly before jury selection was set to take place Monday, a Miami-Dade judge ruled that statements real estate mogul George Pino made to investigators following a deadly 2022 boat crash will be allowed at trial.
Deputies arrest Miami Fire Rescue veteran for domestic violence
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Miami Fire Rescue 16-year veteran on Saturday after accusing him of domestic violence, records show.
Celebrity stylist Sean Donaldson brings glamour to Miami Swim Week
Every summer, Miami becomes the epicenter of global swimwear fashion as hundreds of thousands of visitors descend on South Florida for Miami Swim Week.
French rapper shines spotlight on Cuba’s crisis with new song
The spiraling crisis in Cuba is getting new attention -- this time through music.
Colombia awaits results in highly polarized presidential election
Colombians waited Sunday night for the results of a presidential election widely considered the most polarized in recent history after a day of voting across the country.
Miami police, firefighters face off in World Cup prep soccer match
A little rain didn’t dampen spirits Saturday as the city of Miami’s police and fire departments faced off in a friendly soccer match at Curtis Park, part of the city’s buildup to the FIFA World Cup.
Dog lovers, soccer fans unite at ‘World Pup’ event at Haulover Park
South Florida’s World Cup excitement got a furry twist Saturday morning as dogs and their owners gathered at Haulover Park for the “World Pup.”
Boy, 15, facing adult charges in Overtown child gang rape case jailed in Miami-Dade
One of three boys who was charged as an adult in the alleged gang rape of a 12-year-old girl in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood is now in custody, according to jail records obtained by Local 10 News.
US likely to ‘tread lightly’ with any Cuba military conflict, analysts say
As high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Cuba appear to stall, U.S. leaders continue to make the case for intervention while leaders on the communist island say they are prepared to defend themselves should the U.S. strike.
‘I was fighting for my life’: Woman describes homeless man’s brutal attack in downtown Miami
Caitlin Dydzuhn said she thought she was going to die when a stranger attacked her while she walked with her dog in downtown Miami.
City Furniture credit card fraud probe nets arrests in Miami-Dade and Broward
After a City Furniture credit card with the stolen identity of a man in Torrance, California, was approved, a woman in Miami went shopping, according to deputies.
Pair arrested in connection with armed home invasion robbery in Miami, cops say
Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion robbery in Miami last month in which investigators say masked suspects entered a home, pointed a gun at a victim and repeatedly demanded money before searching the residence.
3 arrested, nearly $7M in cocaine seized off Miami coast
Federal authorities seized approximately 900 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $6.7 million and detained three suspected smugglers during a maritime drug interdiction operation off the coast of Miami, the U.S. Coast Guard announced Friday in a news release.
Man accused of package thefts in Miami arrested; police seek possible additional victims
A 22-year-old man accused of stealing Amazon packages from a Brownsville-area home last month has been arrested, and Miami police believe he may be connected to additional unreported thefts.
Man accused in Facebook Marketplace rental scam says he was set up by another person
A man accused in a Facebook Marketplace rental scam says he’s not the one responsible, even as investigators say multiple victims lost thousands of dollars in the scheme.
Miami Swim Week The Shows brings the heat to South Beach
South Beach is the epicenter of fashion as Miami Swim Week The Shows brings the heat.
US closely watching Cuba after drone acquisitions
Potential drone danger out of Cuba is being monitored closely by the United States.
Miami commission postpones vote on 6-figure Carollo pension settlement
The Miami City Commission postponed a vote Thursday on a proposed $770,000 pension lawsuit settlement with Joe Carollo, a two-time mayor and three-time commissioner.
Family of detainee fears conditions inside Alligator Alcatraz as new lawsuit targets facility
Yesenia Perez says she hasn’t seen her brother in 76 days.
Judge won’t toss vessel homicide case against real estate mogul George Pino
Miami-Dade Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez heard motions for a second day in the vessel homicide case against real estate mogul George Pino, including a motion to toss the case. But she ruled that the trial will go forward.
Nearly a year later, MDSO sergeant cleared in deadly West Little River shooting
A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office sergeant has been cleared nearly a year after he shot and killed a suspect following a pursuit that ended in the county’s unincorporated West Little River area.
Miami scammer’s rigged street game cost unsuspecting victims thousands, police say
A Miami man is facing several felony charges after police said he was involved in an illegal, rigged street gambling game in the downtown area that led victims to lose thousands of dollars.
Miami family loses thousands in alleged Facebook Marketplace rental scam
What looked like the perfect temporary rental on Facebook Marketplace turned into what Miami police call a convincing rental scam -- and the man accused is under arrest.
Judge weighs motions in case against real estate mogul George Pino in vessel homicide case
A hearing was held Wednesday for prominent real estate developer George Pino, who is asking a judge to move his criminal case out of Miami-Dade County in connection with a deadly 2022 boating crash.
Deputies: Help find 34-year-old woman who vanished 17 days ago in Miami-Dade
A 34-year-old woman vanished 17 days ago in Miami-Dade County’s Gladeview neighborhood, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Miami man accused of stealing nearly $2M in Bitcoin from ex-employer
A Miami man is accused of stealing nearly $2 million in cryptocurrency from a former employer and laundering the proceeds through multiple digital wallets, exchanges and bank accounts, investigators said.
20 years later, Rick Ross returns to reimagine ‘Port of Miami’ with full symphony experience
For the first time in his illustrious hip-hop career, Rick Ross is hitting the road with a full orchestra and a celebration of the album that changed everything: “Port of Miami.”
Boat captain takes plea deal, avoids jail in case of girl, 15, killed near Key Biscayne
Edmund Hartley stood beside his lawyer as a judge learned the 33-year-old would plead guilty Tuesday to two misdemeanors for his role in the 2024 boat crash that killed teenager Ella Adler.
The ‘ultimate loyalty test’: Why local power players are offering to back $7M bond for David Rivera
Questions are swirling over a who’s who of South Florida figures offering to come up with a $7 million bond for disgraced former U.S. Rep. David Rivera: Why would Miami-Dade’s supervisor of elections and other prominent officials place their homes, money and reputations on the line for a convicted lawmaker with “ties to Venezuela?”
Wisconsin ‘escort’ targets men for 5-figure thefts in Virginia Gardens, Miami, cops say
A Wisconsin woman is facing grand theft and false imprisonment charges in South Florida after police said she stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and valuables from men. In one case, police said she drugged one of her victims and posted a Facebook photo with his stolen Rolex.
Miami firefighters, police officers to face off in soccer friendly ahead of World Cup
Miami Fire Rescue is inviting the community to a family-friendly soccer event this weekend as firefighters and police officers face off ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Little Haiti celebrates 10 years since official Miami designation
A cultural hub and cornerstone for Miami’s Haitian community is celebrating a milestone anniversary.
Prominent figures offer to cover convicted former Rep. David Rivera’s $7 million bond
After former Republican South Florida U.S. Rep. David Rivera was convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela, prominent members of the South Florida community, including Miami-Dade’s supervisor of elections and former Florida International University presidents, are offering to help him post his $7 million bond.
South Florida activist, politician Ruth Shack dies at 94: Report
Community leader and LGBTQ+ ally Ruth Shack has died at 94, the Miami Herald reports.
Messi, Suarez lead Inter Miami to wild 6-4 victory
Inter Miami CF beat Eastern Conference rival Philadelphia Union 6-4 in the final game before the FIFA World Cup break Sunday night.
Police: Driver dead after crash in Miami’s Little Havana
A driver died after a car crash on Sunday morning in Miami’s Little Havana, police said.
4th annual Paint Walk for Teen Mental Health held in Miami
Hundreds gathered Saturday morning at D.A.S.H. High School in Miami for the fourth annual Paint Walk for Teen Mental Health, an event honoring the life and legacy of Kennedy Bailey while raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health resources for teens.
Bam Adebayo earns NBA Social Justice Champion honor, named to All-Defensive Second Team
The NBA on Friday announced that Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has been selected as the league’s 2026 Social Justice Champion, recognizing his efforts to promote equality and support underserved communities.
South Floridians react as protests erupt in Havana over Raúl Castro indictment
Thousands gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana on Friday to protest the Justice Department’s indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro, while people across South Florida reacted to the demonstrations and the renewed tensions between Cuba and the United States.
Woman pardoned by Trump now helping South Florida women rebuild lives after prison: ‘I have to help’
Topeka Sam went from federal prisoner to a national advocate for women reentering society after incarceration.
Miami man accused in Facebook Marketplace apartment rental scam involving multiple victims
A Miami man is accused of running a months-long rental scam through Facebook Marketplace that police say targeted multiple victims and stole thousands of dollars in deposits.
Ex-paymaster accused of stealing $1.5 million from Miami doctor’s office
Police said a woman named Rachel Lynne Poor seriously enriched herself by stealing more than $1 million from the Miami doctor’s office where she worked as a payroll manager. But they said her replacement uncovered what was amiss.
Gov. DeSantis signs ‘Teddy Bridgewater Act,’ allowing coaches to financially support athletes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a pair of bills into law that change rules governing high school athletics, including legislation inspired by former Miami Northwestern Senior High School football coach Teddy Bridgewater.
Co-defendant listed in Raúl Castro’s indictment takes plea deal in separate case; sister of Cuban official arrested in Miami
New developments are unfolding in the federal case against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro as political and legal pressure on Cuba intensifies.
Miami Fire Rescue prepares for busy Memorial Day weekend on South Florida waters
What looks like a perfect day on the water can change in an instant.