by Michael Wilkins | Nov 24, 2024 | Miami News
Miami-Dade Police are investigating an accidental shooting that occurred Friday night at a McDonald’s in Miami. Authorities responded to a shooting report at the fast food restaurant on NW 7th Avenue around 10 p.m. and discovered that Melissa Valbrum had accidentally...
by Michael Wilkins | Nov 24, 2024 | Miami News
Florida, long a retirement destination, is facing a growing crisis as its senior population surges. By 2050, South Florida will see a 55% increase in residents aged 65 and older, with many living on Social Security alone, often below the poverty line. The challenges...
by Michael Wilkins | Nov 21, 2024 | Miami News
Zoo Miami’s success in eliminating single-use plastics has inspired Miami-Dade County to expand similar initiatives across public venues. After a 10-3 vote by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, a new resolution mandates that county facilities,...
by Michael Wilkins | Nov 21, 2024 | Miami News
A chaotic scene unfolded on Southwest 41st Street and 72nd Avenue in Miami on Wednesday as Kevin Paul Prater, wanted for charges including threats against police, extortion, and stalking, smashed into several cars while fleeing from authorities. Miami-Dade Police...
by Michael Wilkins | Nov 20, 2024 | Miami News
Miami Gardens is set to enhance its cultural scene with the construction of a new Performing Arts Center (PAC), slated to open alongside a new city center. Located next to City Hall, the PAC will span 74,000 square feet across three levels. The ground floor will...
by Michael Wilkins | Nov 20, 2024 | Miami News
Miami-Dade County Commissioners are poised to vote on a resolution that would ban single-use plastics and Styrofoam at county-owned venues, including Miami International Airport, PortMiami, and local parks. The measure, championed by Commissioner Eileen Higgins, aims...
by Michael Wilkins | Nov 19, 2024 | Miami News
A routine UPS delivery turned into a deadly ordeal in December 2019. Delivery driver Frank Ordonez was kidnapped by two fleeing felons, Ronnie Hill and Lamar Alexander, after a botched jewelry store robbery. A high-speed police chase ensued, culminating in a shootout...
by Michael Wilkins | Nov 19, 2024 | Miami News
A motorcyclist died Saturday morning in a crash on a ramp from the southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike near Hard Rock Stadium in Miami-Dade County. The incident occurred around 8:10 a.m. on the exit ramp to Northwest 199th Street in Miami Gardens. Florida Highway...
by Michael Wilkins | Nov 18, 2024 | Miami News
Hallandale Beach police responded to a disturbing domestic violence incident that resulted in the tragic death of Delfina “Lily” Perez, a 41-year-old pregnant mother of two. After Perez failed to pick up her children from daycare, concerned family members...
by Michael Wilkins | Nov 18, 2024 | Miami News
A shooting outside a Florida City apartment complex on Saturday night left a 9-year-old boy dead, according to Miami-Dade police. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. at Southpoint Crossing Apartments on Lucy Street. Police responded to reports of gunfire and found...
