Seven more victims of an alleged porch pirate in the Model City area have come forward, bringing the total number of cases against the suspected thief, Jeyner Francisco Monzon, to 10.City of Miami Police Spokesperson Mike Vega said the investigation began after a single person reported a package sto
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The mother of a 17-year-old girl is speaking out exclusively to CBS News Miami after a $20 million lawsuit has been filed against her daughter's former private school after a security guard was charged with engaging in an unlawful sexual act with the teenager.The mother and her attorney, Bernardo Pi
The interview is a part of an event David Jolly and his running mate, Gwen Graham, held in FIU.
The mother and her attorney, Bernardo Pimentel II, announced the lawsuit against My Life My Power Alpha Foundation Academies following the arrest of a school security guard.
🤝✨ Me and My Twin Brother Serving Our Community with Miami-Dade County Proud to be working alongside my twin brother while serving the residents of Miami-Dade County. From community events and local initiatives to connecting with residents and supporting important causes, it’s an honor to be part o
Florida now leads the country in the number of foreclosures, according to ATTOM, a property data and real estate company. However, behind those numbers are real people struggling in South Florida, and most of them are seniors. One of those residents is Janor Farthing, 67, who bought a modest condo f
Uruguay is set to face Saudi Arabia for the World Cup in Hard Rock Stadium on June 15th.
Welcome to Get Your Life, where we empower you to live with purpose and move in your power. This episode features Marquitta Robinson. Marquitta is the owner and founder of Robinsons Quality Care and Haven Independent Home, serving seniors and adults in need of supportive living and non-medical care
A lawsuit challenging the proposed property tax exemption ballot language in Florida was filed against Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Attorney General James Uthmeier. The complaint, filed by the nonprofit Save Our Voters from Misleading Ballot Language and former South Florida mayors Thoma
(CNN) — Imagine a huge scorpion the size of a baseball bat, scrambling over mossy rocks and around large, treelike structures before slipping into a nearby stream. That’s how a team of scientists describes what the largest ever known scorpion would have looked like as it prowled its environment roug
Seven more victims of an alleged porch pirate in the Model City area have come forward, bringing the total number of cases against the suspected thief, Jeyner Francisco Monzon, to 10.City of Miami Police Spokesperson Mike Vega said the investigation began after a single person reported a package sto
A grateful South Florida veteran got to enjoy a new set of wheels. Former U.S. Marine Sergio Hernandez and his wife were gifted a 2018 Toyota Rav4 thanks to the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program, which partnered with Allstate, body shop Crash Champions and the Wounded Warriors Foun
The father of a 37-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hialeah early Thursday is speaking out for the first time, demanding justice for his son.Kenneth Wimbley Sr. said he is devastated by the loss of his son, Kenneth Wimbley Jr., who was struck and killed while riding a bicycle across a b
Thousands of people made their way to Miami Beach for a free concert celebrating the official start of the FIFA World Cup. Several fans enjoyed the sunny weather at Lummus Park on South Beach as they tuned in for the opening match for the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. “I love the game.
Michael Stern’s JDS Development Group is nearing a deal to bring on Jeff Soffer’s Fontainebleau Development as a partner and secure an over $1 billion loan for the Mercedes-Benz Miami condo project, The Real Deal has learned. The deal, which has not yet closed, will replenish the project’s capital s
Surveillance video captured a hit and run in Hialeah that left a 37-year-old man dead and led to the arrest of the 21-year-old driver. According to Hialeah Police, the deadly crash occurred at the intersection of Southeast Fourth Avenue and Okeechobee Road early Thursday morning. Video captures firs
Kenneth Wimbley Sr. said he is devastated by the loss of his son, Kenneth Wimbley Jr., who was struck and killed while riding a bicycle across a busy roadway before dawn.
As the Mexican national soccer team took the field in their capital city to open the World Cup, fans in South Florida gathered at a watch party to show off their pride. Fans erupted in cheers at Thrōw Social Miami’s watch party in Wynwood after Mexico scored the first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Miami Police say seven more victims of an alleged porch pirate in the Model City area have come forward. Those new victims now bring the total to ten cases against this one alleged thief: Jeyner Francisco Monzon.
A man is in custody after police say he was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Hialeah, killing a man riding his bike early Thursday morning. Hialeah police said that around 4:11 a.m., a dark-colored vehicle was traveling near the intersection of Southeast 4th Avenue and East Okeechobee Road when it
As summer break gets underway in South Florida, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Ocean Rescue lifeguards want swimmers to stay safe. Officials held a rip current rescue demonstration in North Miami Beach on Thursday to highlight the dangers of the swirling surf. The demonstration simulated a swimmer getting c
Two former local elected officials and a nonprofit group filed suit Thursday in Leon County Circuit Court against the property tax cut amendment placed on the November ballot by lawmakers, alleging it is misleading.The group is called Save Our Voters From Misleading Ballot Language and the two offic
A man accused of stealing several packages from homes in Miami appeared in court, Thursday. Twenty-two-year-old Jeyner Monzon stood before a judge facing charges of petit theft and burglary of unoccupied dwellings. According to police, Monzon stole several packages from as many as eight homes across
The City of Miami Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing elderly man. According to authorities, 74-year-old Juan Luis Wiese Garcia was last seen in the downtown area of Miami, Thursday. He was last seen wearing a hospital gown and a hospital wristband. Garcia stands
The biggest World Cup tournament in history has arrived in North America, and soccer fans across the globe are buzzing with excitement for the opening matches and star-studded ceremonies on Thursday and Friday. From Mexico City to New York to Toronto, millions of spectators draped in their country's
The redevelopment fate of the marinas on Virginia Key will be in the hands of voters in November after a lively, more than 30-minute discussion among Miami commissioners over a referendum. Miami commissioners unanimously approved two measures tied to an $80 million proposal by Virginia Key LLC, a jo
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday to pay $4.1 million to a Miami-Dade County man who lost a leg in 2021 when he was hit by a county bus.Known as a claims bill, the measure is tied to a legal concept called "sovereign immunity," which caps payouts from state and local government agencies in l
The step-grandmother of Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner who has been charged in her death and sexual assault, is calling for charges against Kepner's father and stepmother over alleged neglect during their cruise vacation.Kepner, an 18-year-old high school cheerleader, was
More than 30 hours per week at the facilities. For over the past five years, Ana Tainna Shepard has been one of the senior volunteers for Miami Dade County Animal Services. A realtor, mother and wife, and has served on several community boards, she spends a lot of time helping by caring for over 500
On this episode of Spotlight TV, host Emily Zubi welcomes guest Kavaja Sarduys. Kavaja is the Vice President of Operations for Chapman Partnership. Since their founding in 1992, Chapman Partnership has been dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome housing insecurity by addressing its r
Celebrating 30 years of hospitality excellence! 🏆✨ The GMBHA 30th Annual Inn Key Awards Luncheon brought together industry leaders, partners, and professionals for an afternoon of networking, recognition, and community. Honoring the individuals and organizations that continue to elevate hospitality
The Rubell real estate and art family sold another property in Allapattah to Neology Group in two deals totaling $24 million, the South Florida Business Journal reported. Neology paid $370 per square foot for the 46,870-square-foot warehouse sitting on 1.49 acres at 1090 Northwest 23rd Street. The p
Developers locked in a $134 million construction loan for the final apartment tower at a mixed-use megaproject that’s been a decade in the making near a Miami Metrorail station. Coconut Grove-based 13th Floor Investments and Charlotte, North Carolina-based Barings have started construction of the 37
The conservationist will continue to advocate for wildlife, albeit with less "red tape."
As the world’s biggest soccer tournament kicks off, Deli Lane and Sunset Tavern are inviting South Miami residents to come together for every match, every goal, and every unforgettable moment of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Throughout the tournament, all World Cup matches will be shown with game sound,
Great sports photography is a unique combination of luck, hard work, and skill. It’s not often that a high school student is the one who captures that shot, the one that is picked up by publication after publication, and it becomes an iconic image. During the University of Miami’s playoff run, Miami
It’s been a very warm and humid week so far and it’s going to get turned up another notch over the weekend into next week. Highs so far this month of June have been near to slightly below average overall, but highs are forecast to switch to above average levels going forward. That will translate to
Miami International Airport celebrated the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with two performances for travelers inside Concourse D by Brazilian & Latin Sounds Co., featuring electrifying Samba dancers, high-energy Batucada drummers, and gravity-defying Capoeira acrobats. Miami-Dade County Mayo
Ana Maria Rodriguez Launches 2026 Re-Election Campaign For years, Ana Maria Rodriguez has built her public service career around advocating for South Florida families. As a state senator, community leader, and working mother, Rodriguez has focused on issues she says directly affect residents’ daily
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match. Amid escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico’s capital, more than 80,000 fans made their way to Mexico City Stadium — better known as Azteca S
City of Miami Police are looking for a missing 24-year-old woman. Police said Alexandria Carmelle Anglade was last seen on May 20 from Miami’s Allapattah area. Detectives said Anglade stands 6 feet tall and weighs 240 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing an Army green
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