Felon faces new charges after Overtown armed carjacking, police say
A 37-year-old Homestead man is behind bars after police said he carjacked a man in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood earlier this summer.
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Man accused of assaulting woman with umbrella in Overtown
A 41-year-old man from the western Panhandle area of Florida is accused of attacking a random woman with an umbrella in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, leaving her with a facial injury that required medical treatment, according to an arrest report.
From Chicago to Overtown: Pastry chef turns passion into growing dessert business in Overtown
A leap of faith brought pastry chef Tracey Marionneaux from Chicago to South Florida, and today she’s turning Overtown into a destination for handcrafted desserts inspired by family, tradition and a little tropical flair.
Teen accused in Overtown child gang rape case will stay locked up ahead of trial
A 15-year-old accused of helping restrain a 12-year-old girl while she was raped at a Miami community garden will remain locked up as he awaits trial, a judge ruled Friday.
Boy, 15, facing adult charges in Overtown child gang rape case jailed in Miami-Dade
One of three boys who was charged as an adult in the alleged gang rape of a 12-year-old girl in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood is now in custody, according to jail records obtained by Local 10 News.
‘Surreal’ surprise: Miami high schoolers blindsided by full rides to college
Two students at Booker T. Washington High School in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood were surprised on Tuesday with full four-year college scholarships.
Judge grants release for boy, 12, in Overtown child rape case, but 13-year-old to stay jailed
A 13-year-old boy accused of raping a young girl in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood will stay locked up ahead of his trial, a judge ruled Monday. But he allowed the release of a 12-year-old boy accused of shoving rocks in her mouth to keep her quiet during the alleged half-hour assault.
Boys, 12 and 13, back in court as judge decides on detention in Overtown child rape case
Two of the three young boys being charged as adults after being accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood were back in court Thursday as a judge weighs whether they should stay locked up.
Judge to rule whether Miami boys accused of half-hour rape of 12-year-old stay jailed
The three boys accused in the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood faced a judge on Wednesday.
Miami mother arrested after beating autistic son for kissing classmate’s cheek: Police
During a recent child protective services interview, a 7-year-old boy, who was diagnosed with autism, described abuse that was so scary that it caused him to wet himself, according to police.
Boys, 12 through 15, charged as adults in connection with rape of 12-year-old in Overtown: Officials
Miami police say a group of boys took a 12-year-old girl to a community garden in the city’s Overtown neighborhood as one of them raped her for 30 minutes.
‘Most Welcoming Space:’ Historic Overtown restaurant Red Rooster turns upstairs area into club
After dinner, you already know it’s time to hit the dance floor, and one restaurant in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood has turned its upstairs area into a club!
Miami woman accused of child neglect after cops report ‘poor’ living conditions, no food
Miami police arrested a 36-year-old woman this past weekend after officers said they found her and her 3-year-old daughter naked outside an Overtown home in what authorities described as “poor” living conditions.
Man accused of stabbing outside Overtown church 5 days after leaving prison
Records show Stephen Ennis left state prison on Sept. 2 after serving time on a grand theft auto conviction out of the Jacksonville area. Five days later, police say he was in Miami and stabbed another man multiple times outside a church in the city’s Overtown neighborhood.
Man faces charges years after 2 murders in Miami’s Overtown
A 28-year-old man appeared in Miami-Dade County court on Thursday to face charges in two murders that happened when he was 25.
MLK Day: Remembering how Martin Luther King Jr. is a part of Miami’s history
Martin Luther King Jr. is a part of Miami history. The civil rights activist born in Atlanta was a regular at The Hampton House, a small hotel for Blacks, Latinos, and Jews during segregation.
Mother accused of shooting son after Christmas brunch at Red Rooster in Overtown
What was supposed to be a nice Christmas Day brunch turned into gunfire when Miami police say a mother shot her son outside a popular Overtown restaurant.
Students in Miami Heat program volunteer at Lotus House
The Miami HEAT’s season of giving event on Tuesday focused on the Lotus House in Overtown.
Miami police: Armed masked robber stole from man he knew in Little Havana
An 18-year-old man was wearing a ski mask when he used a handgun to hit a victim on the head at a park and steal his phone, according to Miami police.
Activists continue fight against Miami Dade College land transfer to state for Trump library
Activists’ fight against Miami-Dade College’s land transfer to the state for the home of The Donald J. Trump Presidential Library next to the Freedom Tower in Downtown Miami continued.
Man pulls knife on victim in Miami Publix bathroom because he ‘really needed to use’ stall, cops say
A 72-year-old man had to go to the bathroom so badly that he committed a violent felony to gain access to a stall, according to Miami police.
Man arrested for kidnapping, robbery at 17th-floor apartment in Miami
A 29-year-old man accused of an armed kidnapping and robbery in a 17th-floor apartment in Miami appeared in court on Friday in Miami-Dade County.
Police: Man smelled like alcohol after crashes killing 1, injuring 2 in Miami
A 23-year-old man who turns 24 on Tuesday faced charges for two crashes killing one person and injuring two others on Sept. 18 in Miami, records show.
Overtown shooting victim describes how he survived ruthless gunman, Miami police records show
A 40-year-old survivor told a Miami detective how he had survived a ruthless gunman who he said had aimed to kill him in the Overtown neighborhood, records show.
Miami Heat official DJ co-hosts ‘Back-to-School Bash’ in Homestead
Michael "DJ M DOT" Hankerson, the Miami Heat's official DJ, hosted an event at the Overtown Youth Center to help children get what they need to go back to school.
Police: Miami ‘sweep’ in Overtown, Model City, Little Haiti reacts to ‘troubling increase’ in shootings
Miami detectives approached James Williams and two other men after seeing them in a dark street on Wednesday night in the Overtown neighborhood.
Man injured during shooting in Miami’s Overtown
Police officers were investigating a shooting early Saturday morning that injured a man in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood.
Miami serial burglar arrested after continually stealing from vending machines, cops say
Miami police arrested a man on a litany of charges Tuesday after they said he was responsible for a string of burglaries on college campuses in which he pried open vending machines and stole money.
Jackie Robinson mural vandalized at Miami’s Dorsey Park
A mural honoring African American history has been vandalized at Dorsey Park in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood.
Police: Overtown man helps homeless mother to later take advantage of her
Miami-Dade prosecutors filed a sexual battery case Monday against a 63-year-old man after a woman told police officers that he had attacked her, records show.
Police: Man fatally shoots ‘friend’ in parking lot of Miami restaurant
A 40-year-old man was arrested over the weekend after he fatally shot his own friend after they got into an argument in the parking lot of a restaurant in Miami, authorities said.
Man, 30, critically wounded in Overtown shooting
A man was critically wounded after being shot in the chest in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood overnight, according to police.
Dispute turns violent at women’s homeless shelter in Miami
Witnesses reported a woman couldn’t breathe when Christian Hernandez-Diaz grabbed her by the neck, raised her off the floor, and pushed her against a wall, police said.
Florida Highway Patrol: Driver injures trooper investigating Miami-Dade crash
The Florida Highway Patrol reported that a trooper was injured after several collisions set up a domino effect on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County.
NAACP Black Consumer Advisory aims to help shoppers make their money count
Civil rights activists with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People called on consumers to choose companies that share their values on social justice.
Police: Man managed to slip evidence by police and in and out of jail after Miami murder
A detective reported a killer was wearing the same clothes he wore during a murder in Miami and had the victim’s stolen wallet with identifications when he was arrested and jailed just hours later, but no one noticed until years later, records show.
Man shot, arrested after woman he pistol-whipped, fired at in Overtown shoots back, police say
A woman who was pistol-whipped through an open car window in was fired at by the assailant after she went back to the scene to meet with Miami police, an arrest report states. But authorities say she had a gun, too — and turned the tables on the suspect.
Urban Film Festival brings back free screenings to Miami’s Overtown
The Urban Film Festival returns Friday to Miami’s Overtown neighborhood with over 150 free screenings.
Body found floating in Miami River
Police investigated Thursday morning after a body was found floating in the Miami River.
Traffic alert: State Road 836 eastbound to close Saturday night in Miami
State and local officials dealing with construction on State Road 836 warned drivers that the eastbound lanes are set to close two nights later this month in Miami from Little Havana to Overtown.
Gang member lied about being robbed after shooting man in Overtown, police say
Miami police said they arrested a gang member Monday on an attempted murder charge after they said he shot a man in the city’s Overtown neighborhood in April — and ended up shot himself.
Most of 2023 unsolved homicide flyers in Miami were from cases in Model City, Little Haiti
As of Sunday morning, the Miami Police Department had released 12 flyers for unsolved homicides in 2023.
Miami grieving family asks for help with 2022 unsolved murder in Overtown
Phil Phillips was in tears on Friday at the Miami Police Department’s headquarters.
Miami man accused of domestic violence after woman shows up to hospital bleeding
A 37-year-old woman showed up at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s emergency room on Saturday with a swollen jaw and bleeding. She told police she had experienced horrific domestic violence at the hands of Kenneth Hubert, according to a Miami police report released on Tuesday.
Miami-Dade high school student arrested over shooting threats, judge orders mental health evaluation
A student was in the custody of Miami-Dade corrections on Saturday morning after he threatened to commit mass murder at Booker T. Washington Senior High School in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, records show.
Overtown businesses celebrate rich history during Black History Month
There is so much rich history in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood. Many of the buildings and businesses are where great musicians played and partied in the days of segregation, and this weekend, some of those same places are holding special events and deals to honor that legacy, including Red Rooster.
New addition to Overtown mural dedicated to legacy of Dana Albert Dorsey
A new addition to a mural in Miami’s Overtorwn neighborhood is dedicated to the legacy of Dana Albert Dorsey, who is known as the first Black millionaire of Miami.
Crews prep for Interstate 395 demolition with noisy excavators in downtown Miami
Detour signs were going up to keep drivers away from the demolition of Interstate 395, which runs east to west in Miami.
Miami police: Romantic relationship with crack cocaine user ends violently in Overtown
A romantic relationship with Tony Cain took a violent turn in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood after nine months, a woman told police officers.
As Miami skyline soars, developers footing bill to accommodate new students
As high-rise towers go up across several Miami neighborhoods, the Miami-Dade school district is working to ensure developers pay for the school expansions needed to serve the students who will be living in the new developments.
Miami police accuse pair of hate-fueled beating, robbery of transgender women
Police arrested two men Monday after accusing the pair of attacking and robbing a group of women in Miami after finding out they were transgender.
Miami attempted rape suspect was also investigated at hospital job
A man accused of attempting to sexually batter a Miami homeless woman worked at two local hospitals and was under investigation at one of them after a similar allegation, Local 10 News has learned.
Man offered homeless woman ride, then tried sexually battering her at gunpoint, Miami police say
Miami police arrested a 32-year-old attempted armed sexual battery suspect Wednesday who they think may have targeted multiple homeless women.
Miami man’s collection of child rape videos showed victims as young as 1, police say
Police arrested a Miami man Wednesday on more than a dozen felony charges after they said he uploaded a number of child sexual abuse videos to the messaging app Kik.
New York photographer exhibits portraits of grief after gun violence in Miami
A photographer captured 44 grieving mothers forever impacted by gun violence. Many of them have turned their pain into activism.
Miami man accused of shooting man at Overtown store
A 44-year-old man stands accused of shooting a man in July at a market in Miami’s Overtown area.
Miami girl who had vanished in December turns up in Mexico, police say
A 34-year-old mother and her four-year-old daughter vanished in Miami and the law enforcement community was searching for them on Wednesday.
Court order: Miami ‘gerrymandered’ its commission map again, judge chooses new one
In response to a lawsuit, a federal judge ruled Sunday that the city of Miami commissioners’ proposed district map, purportedly drawn to address issues of racial gerrymandering present in the current boundaries, failed to make significant enough changes to fix the problems he originally identified.
Miami police ask for help with Overtown case involving vehicle theft, child abductions
Detectives asked the public for help on Wednesday with an open case that they said involves vehicle theft and child abductions in Miami.
3 injured during shooting in Miami
Three people were injured during a shooting on Monday night in northeastern Miami-Dade County, police said.
Man accused of masturbating in front of 10-year-old girls in Miami
A 59-year-old man was at a correction center in Miami-Dade on Monday afternoon after spending Saturday and Sunday nights behind bars because police officers accused him of intentionally exposing his penis to two 10-year-old girls in Miami.
Firefighters free man trapped in overturned car after crash injures 2 in Miami
Two men were injured after two vehicles crashed on Friday morning on Interstate 95 in the area of Miami’s Overtown, according to Miami Fire Rescue personnel.
Overtown apartments’ property manager blames city’s delay for lack of electric service
More than a week later without electricity, a property manager in Miami said the repairs couldn’t move forward because of pending permits with the city.
Security guard shoots Metrorail patron at Overtown station
A security guard shot and wounded a rider at the Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Metrorail station Friday afternoon.
Forum held to discuss crime issues following weekend shooting in Overtown
Several dozen yellow evidence markers were seen out in front of shops in Miami's Overtown neighborhood following a shooting over the weekend.
Miami police investigating after man shot in Overtown
Police say that a single person was shot around 9 a.m. on Saturday
‘The Underdeck’ planners dream of green Overtown-Downtown Miami connection
A 33-acre public space project will use the shade of Interstate 395 in downtown Miami.
A new interactive mural on display in Miami just in time for Juneteenth
The Historic Ward Rooming House in Overtown houses some of the most precious Black art from local artists like Marvin weeks to historic pieces that embody the Black culture.
Thankgiving Day prep: About 300 families benefit from food giveaway in Overtown
Carrying on with Alonzo “Zo” Mourning’s annual 33 Thanksgiving tradition, volunteers distributed food on Tuesday at the Overtown Youth Center in Miami.
Residents of Overtown apartment facing eviction despite paying their rent
Tenants, many who have lived in the complex more than a decade, are working with the Miami Workers Center.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs helps distribute gift bags to Overtown residents in need
Media mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was in Overtown on Tuesday to spread some joy for families in need.
PortMiami team helps to fight hunger in Miami’s Overtown area
Meka Hamilton Beasley helps to load and unload cargo onto ships at PortMiami where cargo activity has been doing well while its cruise terminal faces devastating limitations.
Coronavirus recession in Miami’s Overtown: ‘People still need food’
Amid the coronavirus recession, many families in Miami are struggling to put enough food on the table. Dozens of them lined up on a Wednesday during a food giveaway at the Gibson Park in Overtown.
Police believe two separate shootings in Miami are related incidents
A double shooting in broad daylight leaves two people injured in Miami.
Man found shot outside Overtown Market
A man was found with a gunshot wound Thursday morning after collapsing outside a store in Miami's Overtown neighborhood.