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Retired MDFR firefighter takes down thief who snatched chain, mother’s ring while in Spain
MIAMI (WSVN) - A retired Miami-Dade firefighter is recounting his story after he caught a thief who stole his chain while on a trip to Spain. Speaking exclusively with 7News on Friday, former firefighter and mixed martial arts fighter John Kelley said that he was vacationing in Barcelona with his wife when he felt his chain being snatched by a thief.
Ex-Miami-Dade Detective Accused of DUI after On-Duty Crash
A former Miami-Dade detective's world spun out of control after he slammed into a fellow officer's car while allegedly driving under the influence during an on-duty mid-afternoon crash, police said. Victor Manuel Montalvo, 43, struggled to maintain his balance and was caught on body camera footage lying on the ground...
Customers furious after not being able to pick up clothes from popular local dry cleaner
MIAMI - Customers of a popular local dry cleaner are furious after waiting in line for hours to pick up their clothes after learning the business was abruptly closing their doors.But not everyone got their clothes back. At one point, things got so tense police had to be called. It's not how Iris Rivera expected to spend her Friday evening. She was pleading through a shut door for her clothes to be returned from her neighborhood dry cleaners. "I'm frustrated. I just want my clothes. I try to talk to them and they don't even respond," she said. She was among...
Joe Carollo and the horrible, terrible, no good, very bad day at Miami City Hall
Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo may as well just resign now. He can’t get anything done in his last year. All he can do is talk and talk and talk and he seems even bored with that option. He’s been effectively neutered. And he looks defeated. Carollo had a...
Memorial Day weekend activities, restrictions across South Florida
Amid patriotic fanfare, the night skies over Miami Beach dazzled with a display of red, white, and blue fireworks, complemented by a 3D mapping video projection that illuminated iconic Ocean Drive buildings. These visual spectacles were set to the harmonious backdrop of the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Orchestra, along...
These Florida cities are some of the healthiest places to live in the US
When moving to a new city, people may not always consider how their new home will support their health. But, choosing a place that prioritizes and promotes healthy living can truly affect longevity. To determine which areas prioritize residents' well-being, WalletHub created a list of the healthiest and unhealthiest places...
Cuban officials tour MIA, Overtown housing co-op scandal and BBL Drizzy
On the South Florida Roundup we examined why so many Miami politicians are up in arms – after the federal Transportation Security Administration hosted a tour at Miami International Airport for an official delegation from Cuba. We also looked at the controversy atTown Park Village, the Overtown housing cooperative whose neglect was exposed this month by WLRN. And we asked why King Willonius of Delray Beach and his popular track “BBL Drizzy” are the country’s latest AI music dispute. All that coming up right after the news.
FIU places police chief on leave amid allegations of groping and inappropriate behavior
Amid public concern about possible groping and inappropriate behavior, Alexander Casas, the police chief at Florida International University, was placed on leave, said Maydel Santana, a university spokeswoman, Friday.
Buyer of Record-Breaking $150M Palm Beach Island Revealed
Australian infrastructure investor named Michael Dorrell has been named as the person who bought Tarpon Island in Florida’s Palm Beach for a record-breaking $150 million, according to the Wall Street Journal. The property is the posh town’s only home on a private island and includes 11 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms and an entire wellness wing with a massage room, a hair and nail salon, a steam room, a sauna and a home gym, as well as a lighted tennis court and pavilion, two private docks, a pool and an outdoor kitchen. Dorrell is the chairman and CEO of Stonepeak, an infrastructure investment firm based in New York, and before that was working for Blackstone Group’s infrastructure arm. He also spent $34 million for a waterfront teardown in Coral Gables, Florida and $41 million for an Upper East Side townhouse he bought from billionaire David Koch’s widow, Julia Koch.Read it at Wall Street JournalRead more at The Daily Beast.
Miami Braces for Sweltering 90-Degree Heat, Scattered Thunderstorms on Busy Outdoor Saturday
Residents of Miami can expect a mix of sun and thunderstorms today, May 25, according to the National Weather Service and local forecasts. Today's high is expected to reach around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. A light breeze from the south at 10 to 15 mph should offer some relief from the heat. Perfect for those planning to spend their Saturday outdoors, though they should keep an eye on the sky.
Miss Peaches, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy's pitbull, raises money for U.S. shelters
MIAMI — This former shelter pitbull is stealing hearts. "People see her in the streets and have cried, not like one, like a lot….and tears," said Dave Portnoy, founder and owner of Barstool Sports. And, she's raising serious cash for animal shelters here in South Florida and across the country.So much so that Miami Mayor Francis Suarez made May 20 "Miss Peaches Day." "she hasn't let it get to her head yet," Portnoy said. It's not a coincidence she received the "bone" to the city on National Rescue Dog Day. She has truly transformed the rescue community and the Adopt Don't...
Man Arrested After Attempting to Flee South Beach Tow Yard in Towed Vehicle, Faces Multiple Charges
A chaotic scene erupted at a South Beach tow yard when an angry man, now identified as Wizdom Fripp, attempted a brazen escape with his towed vehicle without settling the bill, which led to his arrest on Saturday night. Miami Beach Police, ready for a high-stakes operation, made their presence known in SWAT gear, according to WSVN.
Miami Beach cop charged in 2021 tourist beating cleared after appeals court decision
A Miami Beach Police officer accused of beating a tourist inside a hotel in 2021 and lying on an arrest document is no longer facing prosecution. It’s been three years since five Miami Beach police officers were arrested after video showed multiple officers punching and kicking two tourists inside the Royal Palm Hotel.
Miami football post-spring two-deep CB depth chart appears set
The two-deep cornerback depth chart for the Miami football program appears set after the Hurricanes concluded spring practice last month and added depth in the transfer portal. Miami returns starting CBs Damari Brown and Daryl Porter Jr. reserve Jadais Richard and added Marshall transfer Dyoni Hill. Brown, Porter, Hill and...
Fired Pembroke Park police chief under investigation for taking confidential documents
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Local 10 News has learned that the former Pembroke Park police chief is now under investigation by her former department for entering town hall unauthorized and taking documents. Town officials are so concerned that they purchased identity theft protection for some employees. Days after she...
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