A woman who was “hanging out” of a car window, fell out and died when she was run over by a hit-and-run driver early Sunday, according to Florida Highway Patrol. … Click to Continue » ... Read More
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Spring breakers to face severe rip currents, rain and colder weather
As rainy weather and cooler temperatures approach South Florida, so will dangerous rip currents meteorologists say. According to the National Weather Service, a severe rip current warning will be in … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Sunday afternoon shooting in Miami sends boy to the hospital
A shooting in Liberty City on Sunday afternoon sent a boy to the hospital, according to Miami police. Miami police said officers responded to a shotspotter alert in the 1400 … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Visionary business leader, former commerce secretary Sidney Levin dies at 83
Sidney Levin could sell wind to a hurricane — or, more accurately, sell a hurricane to the world. Just weeks after Hurricane Andrew devastated South Miami-Dade in 1992, the chairman-elect … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Those threatening phone calls from ‘the DEA?’ The DEA says don’t worry about them
Phone scammers have adopted a new persona, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration: the DEA. The arm of the Justice Department felt the need to put out a warning after … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Where has the corned beef gone? At these old Miami delis, the taste is just a memory
Looking for a good place to get some corned beef today? In the Miami area, it probably won’t be at a deli. In the last two decades, South Florida has … Click to Continue » ... Read More
He owes over 2,100 fraud victims $19.7 million. And feds think he’s trying to hide money
A South Florida lawyer helped pull off a $19.7 million fraud — a pump-and-dump stock scheme involving shell companies. Now, federal prosecutors thinks James Schneider of Hillsboro Beach is trying … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Remember Ralph Renick? He was a legend on local TV, and then he suddenly quit on air
He was the Walter Cronkite of Miami. Ralph Renick’s booming baritone rumbled across the airwaves for more than three decades. He was the first anchor for the first TV station … Click to Continue » ... Read More
How a pioneer of the musical ‘Rent’ still does it after two decades
Adam Pascal has been performing on stage for more than two decades. But he says he’s in better shape now, except for a few aches and pains. “I’m better, stronger, … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Too much green beer? There’s a backup plan.
While it may be St. Patrick’s Day, AAA Auto Club and Budweiser know the green beer and Irish whiskey will likely be flowing all weekend. To help curb drunk driving, … Click to Continue » ... Read More