The fruit that changed Miami’s food scene forever

The untold story of the Mango Gang and how one fruit helped put Miami's food scene on the national map.
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Michelle Muslera, Miami New Times · · 1 min read

The untold story of the Mango Gang and how one fruit helped put Miami's food scene on the national map.
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In Miami Beach, police are investigating what caused an early-morning Miami-Dade County transit bus to crash into a building and a gas pipe. Two people were hospitalized, and a building was evacuated as a precaution. The investigation remains ongoing.
Police arrested Mauro Lopez for shooting Ryan McGowan several times after the two men got in a heated argument.
A sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms that had tested positive for cyclospora was a false positive, the Food and Drug Administration said Sunday. But the FDA said Monday that its investigation and data "continue to converge on shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms locations in central Mexico."
Miami-Dade County plans to ask commissioners to consider a plan that would allow the county to clean more Sargassum hot spots without seeking new approvals. CBS Miami's Manny Bojorquez reports from Miami Beach.
New details emerge in the Cyclospora outbreak. As the U.S. sees over 9,000 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, with 17 confirmed in Miami, new evidence reveals that a test confirming Cyclospora's origin in iceberg lettuce may have been a false positive. CBS Miami's Najahe Sherman breaks down the late
A Miami Gardens man is charged with attempted murder after shooting at his neighbor. The gunshot only grazed the victim. The man says the other man shot at him because of a smile. In Broward County, police are still searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run motorcycle accident. Anyone with info
In Broward County, a Coconut Creek homeowner is dealing with a tragedy. An early morning house fire destroyed large parts of his home, injuring him and killing 7 of his cats. CBS Miami's Joan Murray reports on the aftermath.

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s World Cup-winning soccer team returned home on Monday and an estimated crowd of almost two million was on hand to greet the squad through the streets of Madrid. The 26 players and their coaching staff met with the country’s royals, and then with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, af
56-year-old Lucretia Cardozo was found dead Monday morning after falling from a mango tree. Police say it was an accident and don't expect foul play. A neighbor called police after finding Cardozo's body lying beside a mango tree outside of her house. CBS News Miami's Peter D'Oench brings you the la
Social media influencers, brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, are held in a Miami federal detention facility after being arrested in Miami. The two brothers are wanted for several charges of rape and human trafficking in the UK. Today, their lawyer says they will fight their extradition, calling it "p
As sargassum continues to wash up along South Florida beaches, one county is considering asking commissioners for flexibility in cleaning up more beaches.A memorandum filed before the Miami Dade County Board of Commissioners would instruct the county to ask the Florida Department of Environmental Pr

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Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking, their lawyer said Monday, suggesting their arrest in Miami was politically motivated.The Tates appeared in federal court Monday for the first time

The former home of boxing champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. traded hands for $18.5 million, a loss compared to the property’s previous trade in 2024. An LLC tied to Black Spruce Management’s Josh Gotlib sold the 10,818-square-foot home at 288 South Coconut Lane in Miami Beach, according to prope
A Hillsborough County deputy is recovering at home after the sheriff's office said he was shot in the face during an ambush in Ruskin that saw the suspect killed by law enforcementDeputy Sopharmony Muon spoke in a video shared by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office on social media over the week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman running for Florida governor, on Monday announced legislation intended to prevent artificial intelligence data centers from driving up utility costs, the latest sign of a political backlash over the new technology. The proposal, if passed by
An area near a Fort Lauderdale stormwater pump station was shut down Monday morning after city officials said a large yacht crashed into a dock.The city government said the yacht hit the city's dock, located at the station along North New River Drive, causing significant damage to the dock and its s

Stonerock Capital parted with its two downtown Miami office buildings in a foreclosure auction, despite its efforts to postpone the proceeding while it appeals the case. The lender on the properties, an affiliate of Atlanta-based Ardent Companies, won the foreclosure auction on Monday morning with a

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A suspect is in custody after the Broward Sheriff's Office said an argument between two men in Deerfield Beach escalated into a deadly shooting Sunday night.Deputies said they were called to a reported shooting along the 5100 block of East Lakes Drive around 7 p.m. They arrived and found 25-year-old

Miami-Dade County leaders touted the success of the FIFA World Cup as one of the host cities for the soccer tournament, saying the event brought more than 500,000 people to South Florida. Seven of the 104 matches that took place during this year’s World Cup were held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Ga

The Southern Poverty Law Center has designated "Fresh & Fit" a male-supremacy hate group.

A Miami Gardens man is facing an attempted murder charge after police said he chased another man through an apartment complex parking lot and shot him following an argument that allegedly began because he believed the victim smiled at him. According to a Miami Gardens Police arrest report, officers

A planned Fisher Island mansion asking $32 million led last week’s signed contract activity in Miami-Dade County. Buyers signed nine contracts totaling $79.8 million in asking dollar volume between July 13 and July 19, according to a weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The report t

A yacht that was being towed veered off course and crashed into dock in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The 130-foot vessel, named “Determination,” crashed into a dock along the New River, near Andrews Avenue, Monday morning. South Florida radio personality Mobile Mike shared the video he recorded of the
A Miami-Dade County transit bus hit a building early Monday morning, causing a gas leak that also forced an evacuation and traffic adjustments.Miami Beach Police said it happened around 4 a.m. along the 8600 block of Harding Avenue near 86 Street. The department said the preliminary investigation re
A Miami man is facing a slew of charges after investigators claim he possessed several videos that showed children being sexually abused.An arrest affidavit filed by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said officers were alerted that 40-year-old Douglas Algaba had allegedly uploaded 21 files online. A s
The NEXT Weather Team continues to monitor the Gulf as Tropical Depression Two is expected to become Tropical Storm Bertha later on Monday. A Tropical Storm Watch currently extends from the Florida Panhandle through the Alabama coastline.
Ted Scouten shares a preview with how much of a boom some businesses saw when soccer fans from across the globe descended upon South Florida.
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will face a federal judge in Miami. They're wanted on a litany of charges from the UK. Larry Seward has the latest.

A first-grade teacher at a Homestead private school was arrested after she scratched her boyfriend, took his cellphone and then swiped a knife at him during a domestic dispute, authorities said. According to an arrest report, Ada Caballero faces charges of aggravated assault and battery. Investigato

A first-grade teacher at a Homestead private school was arrested after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said she scratched her partner, took his cellphone and then allegedly swiped a knife at him during a domestic dispute. According to an arrest report, Ada Caballero, 44, and the victim had been
Broward Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that helps them solve a now decade-old homicide case that unfolded in Davie.The $10,000 reward is on the table for information in the case of Daniel Padilla. A flyer from Broward Crime Stoppers notes he was found shot to death inside his be

Stetson University is joining the higher education trend of investing in mixed-use districts, with the redevelopment of its Tampa Law Center. Stetson is partnering with New York-based Bromley Companies on plans to develop 670 apartments, 300 hotel keys, 37,500 square feet of retail space and 440,000

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He’s 101 years old, and somehow is still dancing circles around the rest of South Floridians Video shared by Only In Dade shows Manuel showing that he still has the salsa moves. Hundreds commented on the the video, expressing their astonishment at Manuel’s energy and at how great he looks. Speaking

The developers of two projects at opposite ends of Lincoln Road are betting they can kickstart a major revival for the iconic Miami Beach retail corridor. What was once the city’s most coveted pedestrian strip peaked almost 10 years ago with rents at $300 per square foot, leading to the exit or down

“Interstellar," Colombian Heritage Night at Nu Stadium, Summer Sweat Series at PAMM, and more can't-miss events in Miami this week.

NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than “Oppenheimer” and marking the filmmaker’s best opening since 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” Nolan flexed

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