The former director of engineering at Jackson Health System was arrested Tuesday for allegedly accepting tens of thousands of dollars in cash and freebies that included airline flights and football … Click to Continue » ... Read More
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High-rise with workforce housing could come to Hollywood Beach. Some don’t want it
The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is lined with local eateries, quaint apartments and boutique hotels, some whose buildings have been around since the 1930s. The sweltering July heat beams down on … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Miami Beach to crack down on homeless residents sleeping outside in August
At a news conference Monday, Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner introduced Operation Summer Relief, a month-long homelessness initiative that drew criticism from some advocates who argue city and state laws … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Man shot his cousin after quarrel over a parking spot, Miami cops say. He’s locked up
A man was arrested after police say he shot his cousin multiple times during a dispute over a parking spot outside a Miami home. Elder Cruz faces charges of attempted … Click to Continue » ... Read More
A Florida Lottery game ticket bought at a Broward Publix won a $2 million jackpot
A Quick Pick turned out to be a $2 million right pick for a Publix shopper, according to the Florida Lottery. The Jackpot Triple Play ticket with numbers 3, 9, … Click to Continue » ... Read More
After a big drop, gas prices in Florida are on the way up again. See what’s changing
Gas prices are on the rise again. The price per gallon ticked up an average of 3 cents a gallon in Florida from last week. In Miami-Dade County, gas prices … Click to Continue » ... Read More
‘A new start’: Venezuelans in Miami hopeful as they await election results from afar
Draped in a Venezuelan flag, Amaga Garcia occasionally blared a yellow, blue and red horn as a crowd of more than 1,000 chanted for freedom. Garcia, 60, moved from Caracas … Click to Continue » ... Read More
It sure feels like the hottest July ever, but is it actually? Here’s what forecasters say
We know it’s been “hotter than July” in Miami to borrow a title from Stevie Wonder. That’s not just a general feeling of malaise whenever we’ve occasion to walk outside … Click to Continue » ... Read More
UM was just ranked one of the most scenic schools in the country. Should we believe it?
Three top things to know in this story: The University of Miami is named the ninth most “photogenic” U.S. campus by Immerse Education, which based the ranking on the number … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Trial date set in criminal corruption case against suspended Miami commissioner
The criminal corruption case against suspended Miami Commissioner Alex Díaz de la Portilla is scheduled to go to trial in December. In a Friday hearing, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Miguel … Click to Continue » ... Read More