The first week of commercial broker George Pino’s criminal trial wrapped up last week. Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in the 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucia “Lucy” Fernandez and injured ten others. The crash also caused debilitating injuries to now 21-year-old
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The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Omar Artan will still be entitled to payment despite not officiating any games at the near six-week long
A South Florida man was arrested Friday after authorities say he fled from law enforcement in a stolen vehicle along U.S. 1 in the Florida Keys, marking his second fleeing-and-eluding arrest in less than a week.According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, 23-year-old Jefry Julian Chaucanes Vasqu
A Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office motorman was hospitalized due to injuries from a single-vehicle crash on Saturday, the MDSO said on Sunday.The accident happened just after noon near Southwest 248th Street and Southwest 112th Avenue in Princeton.MDSO said the deputy was turning westbound onto Southwest
The first week of commercial broker George Pino’s criminal trial wrapped up last week. Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in the 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucia “Lucy” Fernandez and injured ten others. The crash also caused debilitating injuries to now 21-year-old
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record as mayor of Miami Gardens and county commissioner makes him uniquely qualified to represent South Florida in Congress as he joins a crowded Democratic primary field seeking to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson.Seven candidates q
While races for governor and U.S. Senate often dominate election coverage, Florida voters this year will also decide several key statewide offices that play a major role in state government, including chief financial officer.The office oversees state finances and serves as a regulator of Florida's i
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert highlights his executive experience in the crowded race to replace Rep. Frederica Wilson, while former state Sen. Annette Taddeo says she is running for Florida CFO to tackle the state’s insurance crisis and hold insurers accountable.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his experience delivering results as mayor of Miami Gardens and on the county commission makes him uniquely qualified to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson in Florida’s 24th Congressional District.
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the healt
South Florida residents can expect another hot and humid day Sunday, with triple-digit heat index values developing across much of Miami-Dade and Broward counties before scattered afternoon and evening storms bring the threat of heavy rainfall and localized flooding.High humidity levels, ranging fro
A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office motorman is recovering after a crash in Southwest Miami-Dade. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon near the intersection of Southwest 248th Street and 112th Avenue. Video from the scene shows a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office motorcycle lying on the side of the stree
South Florida could see heat index values topping 100 degrees Sunday before strong afternoon and evening storms bring heavy rain and a Level 1 flash flood risk from Kendall to Pompano Beach.
Vice President JD Vance says that he and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, will discuss whether he should seek the 2028 Republican presidential nomination later this year, following the 2026 midterms. While he has not yet decided about entering the GOP race, Vance told "CBS Sunday Morning" that he e
A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway in Sunrise. Police said a gray SUV hit a woman who was crossing the road. The accident happened on West Commercial Boulevard near Northwest 102nd Avenue on Saturday. She was rushed to Broward Health Medical Center, but succumbed to h
NEW YORK (AP) — It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including gunshots in Times Square. Outside Madison Square Garden, a crowd watching on a big screen roared as th
Italian flavors make any dinner taste great, and we have a dish from Tuscany that you are sure to love! That’s what’s on the menu today as we grab a Bite with Belkys. Ingredients: Your favorite brand of frozen meatballs: beef, turkey or chicken 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, in oil 1 tablespoon tomato
President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened "immediately," once the memorandum of understanding is signed.
A hot and humid stretch of weather continues for South Florida but it will turn even hotter this week with feels-like temperatures surging into the triple digits most — if not all — of this middle week of June. Winds will take on more of a southerly component much of this week as fronts remain well
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament that started Thursday, June 11. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single
Officials with the City of Miami Police Department are trying to locate a blue car they think is related to a fatal hit-and-run on Saturday afternoon. Miami police released a flyer saying the driver of a possible 2023-2026 Blue Honda Accord is wanted for questioning in relation to the hit-and-run fa
A helicopter crash in Pembroke Pines Saturday morning sent two people to the hospital.The Pembroke Pines Fire Department said it responded to the crash on the grounds of North Perry Airport, which is on the eastern edge of the city near Broward College-South Campus. There were four people on board,
Miami police released a flyer saying the driver of a possible 2023-2026 Blue Honda Accord is wanted for questioning in relation to the hit-and-run fatality.
Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez announced legislation that will be considered by the Miami-Dade County Commission on June 16 to establish enhanced oversight, transparency, and accountability measures for the new Miami-Dade County Mental Health Center. While emphasizing his su
Mexican authorities are investigating how a corpse ended up outside a stadium in the border city of Tijuana, where Iran's national team has been training for its upcoming World Cup match against New Zealand.Officials said they found the corpse on Friday in a parking lot across from Tijuana's Estadio
As the World Cup is now underway, it was a fantastic day in downtown Miami. The official Fan Festival opened its doors on Saturday, transforming Bayfront Park into a massive 23-day soccer wonderland. It features free live match broadcasts, music, and different interactive activities uniting all socc
Rain chances will increase bringing humidity and increasing heat.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup. A semifinalist four years ago, Morocco dominated early, and Ismael Saibari put
FIFA Fan Fest has started in South Florida today
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch from Anthony Bender with the bases loaded in the eighth inning to bring in the go-ahead run and give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over Miami on Saturday, ending the Marlins’ six-game win streak. Bender (1-1) struck out the first two batters of
A neighbor's surveillance video captured a car veering off 22nd Avenue and crashing into a yard in northwest Miami-Dade at 8:16 a.m. Saturday.Sujey Lara, whose yard was damaged, said she was running late and was supposed to be parked in the spot where the crash occurred. "If not, I would have been p
It is unknown how many cars they stole throughout the city.
Fans came together for the world’s biggest soccer tournament in Boteco. “From Brazil,” said soccer fans. Boteco hosted a high-energy watch party as Morocco takes on Brazil in a highly anticipated World Cup matchup. “Let’s go,” said a soccer fan. “It’s gonna be good, they’re gonna beat Morocco, but M
A neighbor's surveillance video captured a car veering off 22nd Avenue and crashing into a yard in northwest Miami-Dade at 8:16 a.m. Saturday.
Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch from Anthony Bender with the bases loaded in the eighth inning to bring in the go-ahead run and give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over Miami on Saturday, ending the Marlins' six-game win streak.Bender (1-1) struck out the first two batters of the inning before
The Coast Guard made a save at sea after boaters found themselves in a sinking situation near Key Biscayne. The incident happened on Friday, seven miles off the coast. The boat can be seen at least half underwater. Officials said four people were rescued and taken to a nearby marina. According to au
A close call happened at a home in Northwest Miami-Dade after a vehicle collision. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a house at Northwest 22nd Avenue and 127th Street on Saturday morning. A Nissan was damaged, and the home’s carport was destroyed. Minor
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed. Trump said the Strait o
A deputy experienced trouble on the road after an accident in Southwest Miami-Dade. The incident occurred near the intersection of Southwest 248th Street and 112th Avenue. Video from the scene shows a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office motorcycle lying on the side of the street. There is currently no word
Miami Police are looking for information on a deadly hit-and-run. The incident happened on Saturday morning in the area of Northwest 17th Avenue and 43rd Street. Police said a 61-year-old man was crossing the street when he was hit by a vehicle that took off. The victim was pronounced dead at the sc
For more than two years, I have sponsored and championed one of the most important public health efforts of my time in office: opening the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery at 2200 NW 7th Avenue, a place that will treat people living with serious mental illness instead of warehousing them
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