Cutler Bay resident Emma Watunya-Flink was born March 15, 1919. She turned 100 on Friday and her family members are sharing stories of Emma’s life. Emma was born in Wilpen, … Click to Continue » ... Read More
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He pulled a toy gun on a cop, police say — and the officer had a close call
This was one close call for both a Key West police officer and a teenage suspect. An officer on Wednesday nearly fired on an 18-year-old who pulled out a black … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Inter Miami wants to play first two seasons at Lockhart Stadium, awaits Fort Lauderdale’s approval
If David Beckham and Jorge Mas get their wish, Inter Miami CF will play its first two seasons at a newly constructed $60 million Lockhart Stadium soccer complex in Fort … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Miami-Dade officer suspended after rough take-down of woman who had called the police
A Miami-Dade police officer was relieved of duty last week after video circulated on social media of three officers taking a woman to the ground, then handcuffing and arresting her … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Miami Beach rejects restaurant tax to fund homeless and domestic violence programs
An effort to expand a food and beverage tax that funds countywide homeless and domestic violence programs to Miami Beach, Surfside and Bal Harbour stalled on Wednesday night. The Miami … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Jewelry store owner and staff thwart robbery by beating up man, video shows
When the would-be robber walked behind the jewelry counter, the owner of the store jumped into action. He threw a punch. Then another. And his staff joined in for the … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Miami commission vote on Little Haiti mega-development pushed back to March 28
A controversial Miami commission vote on a massive $1 billion real-estate development in Little Haiti has been delayed another two weeks until March 28. On Feb. 28, a tumultuous commission … Click to Continue » ... Read More
UM’s new architecture studio is “cool as s—.” And it’s the U.S. Building of the Year.
The new architecture studio building at the University of Miami doesn’t scream “design,” but it has one hard-to-miss bravura gesture: an overhanging raw-concrete roof shaped like a gentle wave that … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Bill named after Parkland victim Jaime Guttenberg puts background checks on bullets
Last month, Democrats in the House of Representatives passed a plan to expand background checks on gun purchases. Now, Parkland parent Fred Guttenberg and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz are offering … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Miami-Dade ethics board dismisses lobbying complaint against Beckham group
Miami-Dade’s ethics board has dismissed a complaint against David Beckham and associates trying to launch a Major League Soccer team in Miami. Attorney David Winker had filed a complaint alleging … Click to Continue » ... Read More