by Michael Wilkins | Feb 24, 2025 | Miami News
Authorities in Fort Lauderdale are investigating a fire that broke out at a vacant hotel on Sunday. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to the scene along the 1000 block of N. Federal Highway, where they encountered heavy smoke pouring from the building. Video...
by Michael Wilkins | Feb 23, 2025 | Miami News
A simple heart-shaped cake from Walmart has ignited a viral controversy on TikTok, pitting budget-friendly shoppers against independent bakers. Walmart’s Victorian-inspired heart cakes, priced between $7 and $25, have gained traction on social media, especially around...
by Michael Wilkins | Feb 23, 2025 | Miami News
A South Florida man accused of sexually assaulting a German tourist in Miami Beach appeared before a judge on Friday, where he was denied bond. Thomas Joseph Fortman was arrested and charged with sexual battery and petit theft. According to police, the victim...
by Michael Wilkins | Feb 20, 2025 | Miami News
A Miami mother and daughter were arrested for allegedly operating an illegal post-surgery recovery house without a license. Monica Garcia, 47, and her daughter Laura Garcia, 24, were taken into custody Wednesday morning by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO)....
by Michael Wilkins | Feb 20, 2025 | Miami News
Former Hialeah police officer Lorenzo Orfila, accused of kidnapping and beating a homeless man, has failed to get his most serious charge—kidnapping—dismissed. Orfila, alongside ex-officer Rafael Otano, was arrested in early 2023 for allegedly kidnapping Jose...
