by Michael Wilkins | Mar 9, 2025 | Miami News
A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operation in Miami led to the arrest of 14 individuals in South Florida, including suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The three-day operation was conducted under the Laken Riley Act, a law requiring the...
by Michael Wilkins | Mar 6, 2025 | Miami News
For the second time in less than three weeks, a South Florida man has been found not guilty of domestic violence-related charges. A Broward County jury acquitted 55-year-old Gayle Blount on Wednesday of battery charges for allegedly pushing his ex-girlfriend, Bridget...
by Michael Wilkins | Mar 6, 2025 | Miami News
As Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team, known as the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), claims billions in savings, their misstatements make verifying actual cuts nearly impossible. Some listed lease terminations hint at what’s on the chopping block in South...
by Michael Wilkins | Mar 6, 2025 | Miami News
Maria Benitez grieves daily, her daughter’s ashes in a pink urn beneath a Hello Kitty plushie. Nahomi Cittadini, 22, was found dead near I-95 and Ives Dairy Road on Dec. 7, her unclothed body abandoned. The suspect, 29-year-old Lorent Pion, was initially charged with...
by Michael Wilkins | Mar 6, 2025 | Miami News
A Sunrise man fatally shot his mother while experiencing a psychedelic-induced hallucination before stripping naked and fleeing, authorities said. Jorge Omar Torres, 29, was arrested for murder after the shooting Friday evening at Waterside Village Condos. Police...
by Michael Wilkins | Mar 3, 2025 | Miami News
Authorities are investigating the deaths of a man and woman following a “suspicious incident” in Dania Beach early Monday, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO). Deputies responded to a call around 1:45 a.m. in the 600 block of East Dania Beach...
by Michael Wilkins | Mar 3, 2025 | Miami News
Spring break is almost here, and if you’re searching for the perfect beach getaway, Florida has some of the best in the world! TripAdvisor recently ranked Siesta Beach as the best beach in the U.S. and fourth best globally. With over 8,500 reviews and a 4.5-star...
by Michael Wilkins | Mar 2, 2025 | Miami News
Living in Miami isn’t cheap, but a new study shows workers in the Magic City have seen some of the strongest wage growth in the country. According to work management experts Asana, Miami had the highest wage growth among large U.S. metro areas from 2020 to 2023 and...
by Michael Wilkins | Mar 2, 2025 | Miami News
Cash home purchases have declined nationwide, but Florida remains a hotspot. A Redfin report reveals that in 2024, 32.6% of U.S. home sales were all-cash—the lowest since 2021. Investors are pulling back, largely due to stagnant rent prices, leading to fewer cash...
by Michael Wilkins | Feb 27, 2025 | Miami News
Four men are facing charges for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 worth of cellphones and electronics intended for T-Mobile stores across South Florida. Authorities say the theft ring, which operated in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties, began...
