South Florida

Miami-Dade Deputy Arrested for Trafficking MDMA, Authorities Say MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) deputy has been arrested on charges of drug trafficking after an investigation revealed his involvement in the sale and smuggling of MDMA, authorities announced Friday. Deputy Francisco Javier Melo, 36, a six-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, was

How Dating Apps Are Shaping Non-Traditional Relationships in Miami Miami’s dating app demographic is largely geared toward younger users, with 44 percent of Tinder users falling between the ages of 25 and 34 and another 41.3 percent aged 18 to 24. Those aged 35 and above make up less than 15 percent of the user

Patrick Zarrelli of South Florida Media Featured on SoFlo Home Project Fort Lauderdale, FL — Patrick Zarrelli, CEO of South Florida Media, was recently featured on the popular TV show SoFlo Home Project. Hosted by renowned interior designer Alena Capra, the episode, titled “Loft Living,” highlighted Zarrelli’s stunning downtown Fort Lauderdale residence in the Avenue

Former Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Returns to Miami Following Presidential Pardon MIAMI — Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys, returned home to Miami on Wednesday after being released from federal prison following a presidential pardon from former President Donald Trump. Tarrio was one of over 1,500 individuals pardoned, who were

Man Charged in Violent Attack at North Miami Beach Massage Parlor MIAMI — A 25-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly attacking two employees at a North Miami Beach massage parlor in September 2024. According to police, Didier Gamble entered the establishment on the night of September 16, requesting a massage and was

Massive Yacht Fire Behind Miami Strip Club Leaves Vessel Sunk in Miami River MIAMI – A 95-foot yacht burst into flames early Sunday morning while docked behind the Booby Trap on the River strip club, located at 3615 NW S River Dr. The vessel, which was being rented by acclaimed music producer and recording artist

Police Search for Woman Using Fake $100 Bills at Coral Springs Businesses Coral Springs, Fla. – Authorities in Broward County are actively searching for a woman who has been caught on camera using counterfeit $100 bills at multiple small businesses in Coral Springs. On Wednesday, Local 10 News reported on the latest incident at 3

Suspect Arrested in Violent Fort Lauderdale Home Invasion Fort Lauderdale – Authorities have arrested a 48-year-old man, Joseph Soini, accused of brutally beating a 75-year-old man during an armed home invasion robbery on Banyan Street, Fort Lauderdale. Soini is now facing charges of grand theft auto and possession of cocaine. The incident occurred late Friday

Woman Shot in the Head While Driving on I-595, Florida Highway Patrol Investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting on Interstate 595 that left a woman hospitalized after being struck in the head by gunfire while driving. The incident occurred Tuesday evening in the westbound lanes of I-595. The victim, whose identity has

Two Bodies Found in JetBlue Plane’s Landing Gear at Fort Lauderdale Airport Fort Lauderdale, FL – Two bodies were discovered Monday evening in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue Airways plane during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline confirmed Tuesday. The Airbus A320 had departed New York’s John

Bodycam Footage Shows Miami Beach Police Chase Armed Sex Offender MIAMI BEACH — Police body camera footage captured the tense moments when officers chased and arrested 26-year-old Jerrod Floyd, an armed sex offender, on foot in the 600 block of Ocean Drive on December 17, 2024. The chase began after officers responded to a call

Detectives Seek Public’s Help After Mass Killing of Egyptian Geese in Cooper City COOPER CITY – Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) detectives from the Special Victims Unit are investigating a shocking case involving the killing of 30 Egyptian geese in a quiet Cooper City neighborhood. Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance to identify those responsible

Teens Run Over Flock of Geese in Cooper City, Leaving Residents Horrified COOPER CITY, Fla. – A tranquil canal-side neighborhood was shaken to its core when a group of teens, reportedly riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), intentionally ran over a flock of Egyptian geese as they rested on a berm. The disturbing scene has left

Human Smuggling Bust in Fort Lauderdale Leads to Over 10 Arrests FORT LAUDERDALE – A significant human smuggling operation was disrupted early Saturday morning, resulting in more than 10 arrests, authorities confirmed. Border Patrol agents were dispatched to the shoreline near North Ocean Boulevard, close to the Sea Watch Restaurant, where an overturned boat was

Gunman at Large Following Fatal Shooting in Lauderhill LAUDERHILL, FL – Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday night outside the Cypress Grove Apartments, leaving a man dead and the community on edge. The incident happened on December 28th at approximately 8:50 p.m. in the 2900 block of Northwest 19th Street. Authorities responded

As much of the children dreamed of Santa on Christmas Eve, the South Florida Bulls delivered one of the most unforgettable gifts of the college football season. In a game that will go down as an all-time classic, USF defeated San José State 41-39 in a five-overtime thriller in the Hawai‘i Bowl, marking the NCAA’s

Boat Explosion in Fort Lauderdale Leaves One Dead, Several Injured FORT LAUDERDALE – A fiery boat explosion at a Fort Lauderdale marina claimed the life of one man and injured several others, sparking chaos in the popular waterfront area. Authorities reported receiving multiple 911 calls just before 6 p.m. Monday about a large fire at

Westchester Man Tracks Down Stolen Cadillac Escalade, Two Suspects Arrested in Hialeah MIAMI — A Westchester man’s determination to recover his stolen SUV led to a 14-mile pursuit ending in Hialeah, where police apprehended two suspects and recovered the vehicle. The man, identified only as John, said the ordeal began shortly after 2 a.m. when

Controversy Surrounds Graffiti Art on 100 Biscayne Building The 100 Biscayne building in downtown Miami has become a battleground for local debate ever since a group of international artists used its walls as a canvas during Art Basel last year. What started as a vibrant display of colorful, bold graffiti has ignited a larger discussion

Grandson of Tennis Legend Bobby Riggs Charged in Federal Child Exploitation Case FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Daniel Riggs, the grandson of tennis icon Bobby Riggs, has been arrested and charged with enticing a minor and producing child sexual abuse material, according to federal authorities. The 31-year-old tennis coach from Fort Lauderdale allegedly engaged in explicit