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Miami-Dade woman accused of trafficking 15-year-old girl
MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — A woman who says she is a psychologist appeared before a Miami-Dade judge Monday, accused of trying to lure a 15-year-old girl into human trafficking in Southwest Miami-Dade. “I’m a psychologist, I’m a PhD. I will lose my license and my life. I need help....
Radio Station Beats Coral Gables Mayor's Defamation Lawsuit
The Coral Gables mayor took a loss in his defamation claim against a radio station where the politician sued over a dialogue between the host and a guest in a radio segment during which they said he was under investigation “for serious, deceitful, illegal and actionable behavior.”. Mason A....
Home community planned near TopGolf in Miami-Dade
Developer Kolter Group sent a letter to Miami-Dade County officials asking about a potential multifamily development behind the TopGolf entertainment complex in Sweetwater. Attorney Jorge L. Navarro, on behalf of Kolter Property Co., sent a request for comprehensive development master plan letter to county planning officials concerning the 20-acre vacant property west of the TopGolf at 11850 N.W. 22nd St. The vacant property is owned by Cimabian Inc.
Wet start to weekend as storms move across parts of South Florida
MIAMI — A wet start to the weekend with some showers and storms moving across parts of South Florida on Friday morning.A heat advisory has not been issued today because we will not meet the criteria, and it will not be quite as hot and humid due to more rain and cloud cover.The highs will climb to around 90 degrees for Friday and it will feel like the upper 90s in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties instead of the 100s like we have seen this past week. The Florida Keys will still feel like the triple-digits but the heat index will not be as high as the last few days.For Friday afternoon, scattered storms will be possible due to plenty of moisture around with some heavy downpours and localized flooding possible. The chance of rain decreases this weekend as drier air moves in.Though showers and storms will still be possible for the Keys on Saturday, it will be drier for Miami-Dade and Broward with just some spotty storms.Highs will stay seasonably hot with the low 90s and it will feel like the upper 90s.
Woman dead, man hospitalized after Miami-Dade mobile home fire
MIAMI — A woman is dead and a man was critically injured after a mobile home went up in flames in Northwest Miami-Dade late Thursday night.The fire broke out near NW 27th Avenue and 76th Street in Gladeview. Miami-Dade Police told CBS News Miami that one woman died at the scene and a man was taken to the hospital in critical condition.A witness told CBS News Miami that he and his friends saw the mobile home burning up and tried to open it, but couldn't.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
South Florida mayor, city council pass resolution supporting Israeli defense
Christi Fraga, the mayor of Doral, Fla., in Miami-Dade County, and the Doral City Council unanimously approved Resolution 24-5675, which advocates for Israel’s right to defend itself and urges for further U.S. military support. The measure also condemns Hamas and vows to protect the city’s residents from hate crimes....
Miami International Airport Launches Tech Innovations for Enhanced Travel Experience
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, flanked by officials from various economic and innovation departments, has revealed the winners of the latest Public Innovation Challenge, a showcase of technological initiatives set to enhance the sprawling travel hub that is Miami International Airport (MIA). In connection to the event, Miami-Dade.gov reports that solutions like RouteMe employing artificial intelligence for easier navigation, UK-based Signapse’s Generative AI for sign language translation, and Mapsted's accessible wayfinding will be tested at MIA through fall 2024.
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