BY HAL FELDMAN Jill Lerner had been attending Pinecrest Village Council meetings for two years when frustration inspired her to run. She felt residents were learning about major spending proposals too late to meaningfully weigh in. “They want a meaningful voice before major decisions are made,” expl
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State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle concluded that Sgt. José Cabrera, Sgt. Javier Herbello, and Officer Dorian Acosta were legally justified in using deadly force in connection with the June 14, 2025, incident....
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The arrest report raises a question as to whether the suspect in this case was helped by anyone. The report said a witness described a male wearing a face cover and carrying a firearms and running westbound. The report said “The unknown male ran in to what he believed to be the r...
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Gus Ormo, a Venezuelan singer and composer known for his romantic songwriting and piano skill, was found dead face down in his backyard pool, surrounded by a long cord, Friday morning, authorities said.The Broward Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call regarding a possible drow...
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Gov. Ron DeSantis faced backlash at a press conference in Milton on Friday morning from local residents over the state's response to Hurricane Isaias, a Category 2 storm that slammed the Panhandle on Oct. 9."You should be ashamed of yourself," unidentified hecklers told DeSantis....
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FCC International Miami-FIU Forum 2026: Bringing together business leaders, industry experts and community members to discuss global opportunities, economic growth and the future of international collaboration in South Florida. https://communitynewspapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2...
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A vision for progress, safety, and a stronger future! Mayor Christi Fraga delivered the 2026 State of the City Address on October 15 at Trump National Doral, highlighting major achievements and the city’s future. From a reported 60% reduction in overall crime to improvements in p...
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A man cleared of attempted murder says he was wrongfully arrested, and now he’s filing a lawsuit against the City of Opa-locka and its local officials. The case of Anthony Mitchell began in 2024 when he was arrested for the alleged attempted murder of then-Opa-locka’s vice mayor ...
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Miami police announced Thursday that an arrest has been made just over one year after beloved community activist Dwight Wells was shot and killed outside of his Liberty City restaurant.Wells was the founder of "Bikes Up, Guns Down," and his October 2025 killing shook the communit...
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The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 89-year-old man who suffers from Alzheimer’s. Detectives say Byron Davalos was last seen Oct. 15 around the 1000 Block of NE 203 Street. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing. Officers say he has gray, balding hair ...
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Miami-Dade State Attorney announced that they will not be filing any charges against the officers involved in a shootout that took the life of a 28-year-old bystander. The victim, Evelyn Valdes, was killed in the crossfire between Miami Police and an armed subject outside of a cl...
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The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office announced Friday that three City of Miami police officers would not be facing any criminal charges after a 2025 shooting outside a Wynwood nightclub that left an armed man and an innocent female bystander dead. State Attorney Katherine Ferna...
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From Underworld and Flying Lotus to Honey Dijon, Parcels and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, these are the acts worth catching at the Wynwood festival this weekend....
