MIAMI, FL — The iconic Mandarin Oriental Hotel was demolished Sunday in a dramatic implosion, marking the largest building demolition in Miami in over a decade and paving the way for a major new luxury development. Massive Implosion Brings Down 23-Story Landmark in Seconds The 23-story structure collapsed in just 20 seconds, with residents on … Read more
MIAMI, FL — A late-night shooting at the popular Taste of Miami Karnival in Little Haiti left one person dead and two others injured, sparking an active investigation by the Miami Police Department. Gunfire Erupts Near Main Stage Police said the violence unfolded shortly before midnight on Sunday near Northeast 2nd Avenue and 62nd Street, … Read more
The Miami Beach has introduced a new rainbow-colored pedestrian installation, months after state officials ordered the removal of its iconic LGBTQ+ crosswalk. A New Symbol Replaces Removed Crosswalk City leaders revealed the redesigned space near 12th Street and Ocean Drive, just steps from where the original rainbow crosswalk once stood. Officials clarified that the new … Read more
Authorities in South Florida are searching for a man accused of assaulting a woman and committing indecent exposure in a disturbing incident caught on surveillance video. Attack Reported in Weston The Broward Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened around 4:39 p.m. on Wednesday near the 16500 block of Gulf Club Road in Weston. According to … Read more
MIAMI, Florida — Authorities are investigating a shooting in Liberty City that left a man hospitalized and led police to examine two separate locations connected to the incident. According to the Miami Police Department, the shooting occurred Wednesday evening, with officers first alerted just before 7:30 p.m. through a ShotSpotter detection system. Two Locations Linked to … Read more
MIAMI, Florida — As excitement builds for UFC 327, a South Florida martial arts academy is shaping the next generation of fighters—while teaching lessons that go far beyond the mat. At John Wai Martial Arts Academy, students—some as young as three years old—are learning not only self-defense techniques but also discipline, confidence, and emotional control. More … Read more
A Miami mother has been arrested after her 6-year-old son was found wandering alone late at night, prompting concerns about child safety and neglect, authorities said. Child Found Alone in Allapattah According to the Miami Police Department, the boy was discovered around 11 p.m. Wednesday near Northwest 7th Avenue and Northwest 17th Street in the … Read more
An active investigation is underway in Fort Lauderdale after a police pursuit ended in a violent rollover crash Thursday morning, authorities said. Suspect Flees Traffic Stop, Sparks Chase According to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, an officer attempted to stop a vehicle, but the driver refused to pull over and fled, triggering a pursuit through city … Read more
A brief tornado touched down in northwest Miami-Dade County Tuesday afternoon as strong thunderstorms moved across South Florida, according to the National Weather Service. Tornado Confirmed Near Miami Lakes Meteorologists confirmed the tornado after a storm survey team assessed damage in the Palm Springs North community, located near Miami Lakes. The EF-0 tornado, the weakest … Read more
A man convicted in the fatal shooting of a Hollywood police officer has been sentenced to life in prison without parole, bringing closure to a high-profile case that has deeply impacted the law enforcement community in South Florida. Life Sentence Handed Down in Officer’s Killing Jason Banegas received a life sentence on Wednesday for the … Read more