3 arrested after 13 shots fired into home in Miami, cops say

Three suspects were arrested after 13 shots were fired at a home in Miami, authorities said. Tanyiah Jones, 21, and Jamarea Harris, 21, were both charged with attempted murder with a deadly weapon, while James Williams, 21, was charged with attempted murder with a deadly weapon and tampering with physical evidence while armed.

Man accused of stealing hundreds of gallons of gas from Pembroke Pines 7-Eleven pumps using modified pickup truck

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — A 24-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police said he used a modified pickup truck to steal hundreds of gallons of gasoline from gas stations in Pembroke Pines. According to an arrest report from the Pembroke Pines Police Department, Rodolfo Molina Conde, of...

Go inside a Miami mall that was once a haven for wealthy shoppers

When the Omni International Mall opened in 1977, it changed the way we lived. On breaks, downtown workers dashed in to make a quick purchase or have lunch at one of the restaurants or the food court. Teenagers from Little Havana, Overtown and Miami Beach descended on the mall after school and on weekends to see the latest movie at the multiplex, hang out in the record store or take a spin on the carousel. People who lived in Mid-Beach and South Beach now had a relatively close place to shop and eat with just a quick ride over one of the causeways. Wealthy Venezuelans bought lots of big-ticket items during a boom in the Latin American economy. Customers headed to the bakery to buy some cinnamon bread, browse through the bookstore, search for the latest sales. The Omni, lording over Biscayne Boulevard between 14th and 15th streets, was modern, weather-proof, convenient and fun. It was anchored on one side by J.C. Penney and the other by Jordan Marsh, which became Burdines in the mall’s later years. The mall opened in 1977 along with a hotel, also called the Omni International. Before the mall and hotel were built, the free-standing

Miami Springs Jiu Jitsu Celebrates Grand Opening of New Home on Ludlam Drive

The local martial arts and fitness community has a major milestone to celebrate! Following years of hard work, dedicated training, and enthusiastic support from students and families, Miami Springs Jiu Jitsu is officially opening the doors to its brand-new, expanded home on Ludlam Drive. What started as a passionate dream...

Mom caught on video biting her 4-year-old son inside supermarket because he 'wanted a toy' that she couldn't afford to buy him: Police

A Florida mom told cops she bit her 4-year-old son on the ear because he "wanted a toy" and she didn't have any money to buy it for him, according to police. The post Mom caught on video biting her 4-year-old son inside supermarket because he 'wanted a toy' that she couldn't afford to buy him: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .

Driver captured on video dumping basket of cats into floodwater in North Miami Beach

The search is on for the person who threw more than a dozen cats and kittens out of a car and into a flooded parking lot at the humane society in North Miami Beach. Surveillance video shows the moment the driver of a white car throws more than a dozen cats and kittens out of their car and into floodwater outside of the Humane Society of Greater Miami on Nov. 1.

Miami Hurricanes Share Malachi Toney News After Notre Dame Loss

Malachi Toney’s injury will sideline him for the near future, and Miami publicized a new development involving the star receiver.

Popular Doral food hall abruptly closes after four years

From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Miami one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. City Food Hall Doral – the food hall many locals knew as...

NYC man accused of 3 Central Park rapes arrested at Miami Burger King

A suspect was working at a Miami Beach Burger King when local police and U.S. Marshals arrested him over three alleged rapes reported in Central Park.

North Miami Shelter at 12221 W. Dixie Hwy Seeks OK to Add 16 Residents Without New Parking

North Miami's Mia Casa shelter at 12221 W. Dixie Hwy seeks permission to add 16 residents (118→134) without adding required parking.

Miami Springs Police Officer Jorge Capote Celebrates 25 Years of Service

The City of Miami Springs and the Miami Springs Police Department (MSPD) are celebrating a major milestone as Officer Jorge Capote officially marks 25 years of dedicated public safety service to the Miami Springs community. For a quarter of a century, Officer Capote has been a steadfast fixture in law...

Driver seen on camera dumping kittens at humane society

Miami-Dade Deputies Stage Fake Crashes to Trap Scammers Preying on Drivers

Florida Highway Patrol troopers and Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies staged a series of fake car crashes across Northwest Miami-Dade, sending undercover officers to pose as crash victims in hopes of luring in the scammers who prey on real ones. The sting ended with two men detained after they showed up to one of the scenes with police scanners in their car.

At least 8 injured in Florida's Turnpike crash in southwest Miami-Dade, FHP says

The crash, the FHP said, involved a black SUV and a white work van.

Woman in custody after allegedly stealing car from dealership, leading officers on pursuit

NORTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) - A woman has been taken into custody after police said she stole a vehicle from a dealership and then fled away from authorities. Miami Gardens Police officers said the woman asked to test drive a car at a local dealership and never returned with the car.

Miami sheriff entered into controversial, lucrative deal with attorney who swore her into office

In early January 2025, when Republican Rosie Cordero-Stutz got sworn into office as Miami-Dade's new sheriff, it was an historic occasion: the first time in nearly 60 years that voters got to elect a top law enforcement leader. The elected position had been abolished by voters in 1966, in rejection...

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Sees Two Big Winners over Weekend

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Florida highlighted two recent wins that totalled $ 3.6 million in jackpots paid out to Dragon Link players. Players at the property were playing the Aristocrat Gaming slot machines when good fortune struck, the casino said in a press release. The first lucky event occurred on Friday , November 6 , when a local guest scooped a $1,378,618.74 jackpot on a Dragon Link slot machine, playing with a $50 bet at the $2 denomination. The jackpot immediately reset to $1 million and was ready for the next winner who was to follow only a day or so after. On Sunday, November 8, another local guest scooped a major $2,267,169.50 payout on a $500 bet at the $2 denomination. The jackpot was reset once again, with the property’s total jackpot payouts across both games at 3,645,788.24 . Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood features more than 150,000 sq ft of gaming space with 2,700+ slot machines, along with video poker, electronic roulette, and craps, including a dedicated non-smoking gaming room.

Sting In The Florida Glades: Chinese National Nabbed At Hotel After Drive To Meet ‘15-Year-Old’

FBI (File) A 40-year-old Naples man made the long trek along Alligator Alley toward South...

Coast Guard: Illegal charter voyage terminated near Florida beach town

The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday that it terminated an illegal charter voyage near a Florida beach town over the weekend.

Driver accused of offering Miami Shores police officer $2,000 to avoid arrest after reckless driving stop

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. — A 22-year-old Minnesota man was arrested Monday evening after police said he drove recklessly through Miami Shores and then offered an officer up to $2,000 to let him go. According to an arrest report from the Miami Shores Police Department, Mekhi Elijah Butcher, of Hugo,...