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Teen on scooter injured in crash near Citrus Grove Middle School in Miami
A teen on a scooter was injured in a crash near a middle school in Miami Wednesday morning, police said. The crash happened around 7 a.m. in the area of Northwest 3rd Street and 22nd Avenue near Citrus Grove Middle School. Miami Police officials said a 16-year-old was on a...
Aggravated assault charge dropped against man left paralyzed following police-involved shooting in Miami
MIAMI (WSVN) - An aggravated assault charge was dropped Tuesday against a 47-year-old man who was left paralyzed after a police confrontation during a mental health episode. On March 7, at Northwest 58th Street and Seventh Court, Donald Armstrong, who was experiencing a mental health episode at the time of the police response, was filmed by bystanders during the confrontation.
Miami man accused of attacking two men with machete during argument over $80
A Miami man was arrested after police said he allegedly attacked two other men with a machete during an argument over $80. Orestes Romeu, 54, was arrested Monday on two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, records showed. The alleged incident happened at a home in the 2100...
Video shows triple shooting in Miami gas station that left 2 workers dead
Shocking surveillance video shows a man opening fire in a Miami gas station in a shooting that left two employees dead and a customer hospitalized over the weekend. The incident happened early Saturday at a Chevron station on Northwest 17th Avenue and 54th Street in Model City. The suspect, 23-year-old...
Florida’s housing market sees price cuts and shifting dynamics
A buyer's guide in a shifting landscape in Florida’s housing market. Florida’s housing market, once a scorching hotbed of bidding wars and skyrocketing prices, appears to be cooling down. The recent situation paints a picture of a market in transition, with experts divided on whether it's a cause for concern or a long-awaited correction.
Miami Residents Invited to Shape Future of Housing at Federal Funding Hearings
Miami residents, take note. The pathway to shaping the city's housing future is through your voices, and now is the time to be heard. The City of Miami Department of Housing and Community Development has started gearing up to turn on discussions surrounding the utilization of federal funding for the next five years in areas crucial to community development and support. According to a recent announcement on the city's website, a series of public hearings are set to take place, aiming to delve into community needs and establish priorities for federally funded activities within the city for the fiscal years 2024–2028.
Hollywood putting home up for sale, will pitch in up to half the purchase price
FORT LAUDERDALE - It's a deal that sounds too good to be true, but it is.The City of Hollywood is selling a recently renovated, remodeled home and will contribute substantial purchase assistance as part of its Home Buyer Purchase Assistance Program.The price of the 922 square foot two bedroom, one bath house on Cleveland Street, near Downtown Hollywood, is $350,000. The city will kick in up to $170,000 for a qualified, eligible homebuyer. The home features exterior impact doors and windows, central A/C and heat, completely updated kitchen cabinets with stainless steel appliances, a completely renovated bathroom, and a tankless...
Video shows woman knocking down menorah in front of Sunny Isles Beach Chabad
A woman was captured on surveillance cameras repeatedly pushing over a large menorah outside of a Sunny Isles Beach Chabad in the latest antisemitic incident in South Florida. Police said it happened at around 1 a.m. Saturday at the Chabad Lubavitch of Sunny Isles Beach. The video shows the woman rocking the menorah until she managed to topple it over.
Hialeah councilwoman wants to create law that bans smoking marijuana in public places
MIAMI - Months before Florida residents vote on state Amendment 3 to legalize marijuana use in Florida, Hialeah councilwoman Angelica Pacheco wants to pass an ordinance in the so-called City of Progress, like one that already exists in Miami Beach. "I want to prohibit smoking marijuana in public places, not just the parks but also parking lots, at shopping centers, and grocery stores," she said. But Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo said it's not necessary because that law already exists. Pacheco disagrees. She said what she's proposing is a wider ordinance. Currently, the Hialeah existing ordinance says, "It...
2 detained following carjacking in Miami
MIAMI – Two people were taken into custody Tuesday following a carjacking in Miami, authorities confirmed. According to Miami police Officer Kiara Delva, officers responded to the area of Northwest Eighth Avenue and 69th Street around 1:30 p.m. Former American diplomat sentenced to 15 years in prison after spying...
Leo Schofield Jr., subject of 'Bone Valley' podcast, to leave prison April 30
Leo Schofield Jr., the convicted murderer whose claim of innocence has gained international attention, will leave prison in less than two weeks. The Florida Commission on Offender Review voted Wednesday to grant Schofield parole after nearly 36 years in prison. A majority of the three-member panel agreed to his release on April 30...
Operation Green Light - Miami-Dade County offers driver's license reinstatement help
Save money and get back behind the wheel with the Operation Green Light program. Miami residents with suspended driver's licenses have a chance to get back on the road legally and affordably thanks to a new initiative from the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller's office. Operation Green Light, running from April 10th to April 30th, 2024, offers a way to clear outstanding court-related financial obligations and potentially reinstate suspended licenses.
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