Attorneys for rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, are petitioning for his release from prison before his double murder retrial. Demons, who has been incarcerated since 2019 for the 2018 shooting deaths of two friends, was granted a mistrial in his 2023 trial. His...
Miami-Dade Urges USDA Action Over Miami Seaquarium Allegations
Miami-Dade County officials are pressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate serious allegations raised by two whistleblowers connected to the Miami Seaquarium. The claims include insufficient funding, food shortages for animals, and a...
Surfside Mayor Sparks Controversy with Latest Police Interaction
A new video has emerged showing Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett questioning police officers during a traffic detail on Thursday. In the footage, Burkett asks officers about their plans and suggests they should focus on heavy traffic, despite the officers explaining...
Cold Front Brings Chilly Temps to South Florida
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – South Florida residents are waking up to another chilly morning with temperatures in the 50s. Tuesday will see a breezy, sunny day, with highs only reaching the low 70s. The National Weather Service has issued advisories for beachgoers and...
Miami Man Arrested for Road Rage Shooting
A Miami Lakes man faces serious charges after a road rage incident turned violent. Danny Michel Casavilla-Garcia, 47, was arrested on Monday after allegedly shooting at two individuals who confronted him about taking photos of their cars. The incident occurred in a...
Mother Speaks Out as Person of Interest Arrested in Daughter’s Death
The mother of 22-year-old Nahomi Valentina Cittadini, whose body was discovered by I-95 in northwest Miami-Dade over the weekend, is speaking out as police confirm the arrest of a person of interest. Lorent Pion, 29, was taken into custody after a police chase in...
Warm-up Followed by Cool Down: Midweek Weather Shifts Ahead
After a cool and pleasant weekend, temperatures are warming up quickly. Monday starts with mild temps in the mid-60s to near 70, reaching close to 80 by afternoon. By Wednesday, highs will push into the low to mid-80s. A cold front arrives late Wednesday, bringing a...
Heroic Rescue Amid Fort Lauderdale Fire Leaves Two Injured
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A man and a woman were hospitalized for smoke inhalation after a dangerous house fire in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday afternoon. The fire, located on Whale Harbor Lane near Riverland Road, was reportedly sparked by multiple explosions. According...
Gunshots Prompt Panic at Florida City Walmart
FLORIDA CITY, Fla. – Chaos erupted at a Walmart Supercenter in southern Miami-Dade County on Saturday after shoppers heard gunshots while inside the store. Witnesses said they fled in panic, running to the back of the store and exiting through the rear. Videos from...
Woman Found Dead Along I-95 Ramp, Suspect in Custody After Pursuit
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A woman was found dead Saturday morning along an I-95 ramp in northern Miami-Dade County. Police discovered her body near Ives Dairy Road, covered by a yellow tarp, after responding to a homicide investigation at Northeast 203rd Street. The...
Investigation Ongoing in Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO in NYC
NEW YORK — Investigators are still searching for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel on November 29. The suspect, believed to have left the city shortly after the shooting, was last seen riding a bicycle into Central...
Coast Guard Seizes $183 Million in Cocaine Offloaded in Fort Lauderdale
The U.S. Coast Guard has offloaded nearly 16,100 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $183 million in Fort Lauderdale. The massive drug bust took place at Port Everglades on Monday. The cocaine, seized during operations in international waters off the coasts of South...