Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsChris Gothner MIAMI – Two men are facing a slew of felony charges after Miami police said they were involved in armed cocaine trafficking Leer en español police conducted a controlled drug buy in the parking lot of the Air Park Plaza shopping center located at the corner of Northwest Seventh Street and 57th Avenue in the city’s Flagami neighborhood Police said they then searched Reyes’ home in the 2300 block of Northwest 31st Street in the Allapattah neighborhood and discovered 10 rifles along with 181 grams of cocaine and 484 grams of marijuana were on probation at the time of their arrests: Reyes for attempted murder and Corujo for battery on a law enforcement officer Court records show Reyes’ attempted murder case stemmed from an arrest by what was then the Miami-Dade Police Department when he was 19 but he received withheld adjudication and probation and was designated a “youthful offender,” court records show Records show Corujo’s probation stems from an April 4 where a city police officer caught him drinking alcohol at a public park while on a skateboard His arrest report states that he ignored and later slapped the officer and eventually had to be shocked with a Taser after he fled The officer later found a bag of cocaine in his pocket Both Reyes and Corujo were being held in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as of Friday with bonds listed in online jail records as “to be set.” Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Chris Gothner joined the Local 10 News team in 2022 as a Digital Journalist TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. Allapattah is on the cusp of major change after city leaders signed off on the official redevelopment plan for one of Miami’s most historic yet overlooked neighborhoods The Miami City Commission approved the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Plan for Allapattah paving the way for long-term investment in affordable housing which now heads to Miami-Dade County for final action revitalize public spaces and promote sustainable financial growth so the area flourishes well into the future At the heart of the redevelopment plan are four key goals: ■Economic Development: Promote local businesses and job creation focusing on workforce training and small business incubation Encourage mixed-use development that brings retail Develop assistance for long-standing businesses in the heart of Little Santo Domingo ■Housing (Residential Life and Quality of Life): Increase the supply of affordable and mixed-income housing units and prevent displacement of low-income residents through rent stabilization measures and community land trusts ■Infrastructure and Public Improvements: Upgrade infrastructure Focus on long-term growth and sustainability for the community ■Community Engagement: Involve residents and local stakeholders in decision-making to ensure that redevelopment meets the needs and desires of the community Encourage inclusive participation in both planning and implementation phases The plan includes priority projects for each goal projects like enhancing the Northwest 17th Avenue commercial corridor with streetscape improvements lighting upgrades and pedestrian amenities are designed to help solidify Allapattah’s “downtown” district Other initiatives include the Small Business Stabilization and Commercial Ownership Program which supports local businesses by offering a Commercial Acquisition Fund and storefront improvement grants The Main Street Coordination and Downtown Activation project is to promote cultural events and activities ensuring the neighborhood remains vibrant and full of life Housing-related priority projects include an Allapattah Senior Housing and Infrastructure Initiative to develop senior-specific housing and a Resident Stabilization and Anti-Displacement Program to offer direct support through home rehabilitation grants eviction prevention and other measures to prevent displacement due to redevelopment A workforce housing initiative is to provide affordable options for employees in nearby health and court districts and the development of the GSA Site Mixed-Income Residential Project is to create a new community center with both residential and retail spaces Infrastructure and public improvements are critical elements of the redevelopment strategy A community-wide street lighting program aims to enhance safety in both residential and commercial areas while security measures such as cameras and traffic calming devices are to help ensure public safety A Neighborhood Clean-up and Beautification Initiative would target vacant properties improve landscaping and enhance streetscapes particularly in areas of high visibility like gateways and commercial streets the Parks and Open Space Improvement Program would create and upgrade public parks to promote gathering and leisure including developing a new Allapattah Community Park Transportation improvements are integral to the redevelopment plan The Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Infrastructure Support project aims to enhance connectivity around Allapattah’s three Metrorail stations Another priority project is the Community Parking and Mobility Management initiative to ease congestion and enhance transportation access through new strategies and infrastructure including the construction of multi-use community parking garages This would be complemented by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity Program to create safe and accessible pedestrian routes new bike lanes and connections to key areas like schools and employment centers Revitalization of Allapattah would be in phases over the next decade would focus on quick wins and foundational steps This includes launching early programs like small business grants and façade improvements cleaning and greening efforts and studies such as infrastructure assessments the community should begin to see cleaner streets renovated storefronts and job training programs The mid-term phase for the fourth through seventh year would advance more capital-intensive projects including the construction of new streetscapes on Northwest 17th Avenue and the first phase of affordable housing projects the redevelopment of the GSA site is expected to begin and key community facilities like parks and centers to be completed Transit improvements such as upgrades to Metrorail stations and introduction of a circulator shuttle would come in this phase along with private-sector projects catalyzed by CRA incentives contributing to job creation and service availability in the neighborhood Funding for the Allapattah redevelopment would come from a combination of public and private sources leveraging tax-increment financing (TIF) and partnerships with the City of Miami The CRA’s budget under the plan would be fueled by increased property tax revenues from the area studies and financing development projects By on April 27, 20257 Comments In what seems like an obvious case of political retaliation, Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo — who is still butt hurt over being stripped from the Bayfront Park Management Trust — tried in vain Thursday to stop the Allapattah Community Redevelopment Agency from moving forward He used to support Allapattah getting its own CRA when he and Commissioner Miguel Gabela were pals for a short while since both of them were mad at Commissoner Damian Pardo But then Gabela dropped his lifetime pensions idea and Carollo — who is accused of abusing his post and mismanaging funds at the Bayfront Trust — was removed as chairman and has been fighting to get his own CRA for more than a year Read related: Compromise may be reached at Miami commission on Omni/Allapattah CRAs He said Thursday that the funds for the CRA were the same dollars “we use every day for police there’s only two ways to resolve it: You have to make cuts or you have to find new money.” Staff tried to explain the CRA projects would be funded by any tax revenue greater than the amount collected on the base year They can receive 50% of this tax increase or 95% and Miami Chief Financial Officer Larry Spring recommended the Allapattah CRA be funded with 50% That means $281.4 million would be diverted to the CRA over 30 years It would have been $534.5 million at the higher percentage But it’s like shouting into a vast void Carollo also said that it would take more than five years for enough money to accumulate to make a difference And if “we’ll assume and make believe he gets re-elected,” then Gabela “won’t even be around when the real money comes in to make an impact.” Maybe he thinks it’s like the Bayfront Trust “This is not money that is being taken from the general fund It doesn’t exist yet,” explained Pardo adding that CRAs work with the city and sometimes pay the city’s debts like the Omni CRA — the extension of which was held hostage while Gabela fought for his Allapattah one — is doing with the port tunnel “It is not us against them,” Pardo said Read related: Fight over Omni CRA causes new rifts, alliances on Miami City Commission Call the question.” He must have said “call the question” five or six times It wasn’t as good as the meeting April 10 where the two yelled at each other and Gabela banged on the dais and demanded to know what Carollo had cost the city in legal fees “I want the figure. I want it one my desk,” Gabela told City Attorney George Wysong. “I expect, please, an answer to the question I’ve been asking for a year now How much has Joe Carollo cost the city in legal fees?” which was establishing the business plan and setting boundaries It still need to get approval from the county before a CRA can be officially established who always seems to be looking down when he talks was also able to pass a resolution so the the city attorney is informed any time legal fees for outside counsel reach $500,000 in any new case where they are retained to represent an elected official who has cost the city close to $10 million in legal fees for different cases “You know the gentleman over there has a truck record a very bad track record,” Gabela said He had originally wanted it to be a $150,000 threshold but changed it to $500K to get the needed vote from Chairwoman Christine King “Something is better than nothing,” Gabela said I know cases don’t wrap up in a few months Cases sometimes take years,” King said adding that the rule would now apply to future commissioners as well “I am not going to legislate based on personalities because this doesn’t only affect us.” But the measure only calls for the city commission to be informed much as it is informed when another city department is going spend more than $25,000 on something “I think we’re talking about transparency and having a threshold where it’s disclosed,” Pardo said   , , Miami Commission moves forward with Allapattah CRA — sans Joe Carollo added by on April 27, 2025View all posts by Ladra → LUCIE — A 41-year-old man identified as a teacher at Allapattah Flats K-8 was arrested after an alleged violent encounter involving sexual battery Ryan Zakrajsek was arrested Monday and faces charges including two counts false imprisonment and single counts each of cruelty to child/aggravated child abuse; aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill; domestic battery by strangulation; simple battery/domestic violence; and sexual battery An arrest affidavit identifies Zakrajsek as a teacher at Allapattah Flats K-8 school stated via text he is a fifth grade teacher there "The investigation is ongoing and the teacher will not be returning to the classroom," Martin stated None of the alleged incidents happened at or involved the school Mesiti said Zakrajsek had been at a friend’s home on Sunday “and apparently did get intoxicated to the point where the friend had to take him back to his own home.” A woman identified by police as the victim stayed at a different location The alleged criminal incidents reportedly happened after the woman woke Zakrajsek Zakrajsek is accused of putting the woman in a choke hold to the extent she felt as if she was going to die according to statements in the arrest affidavit Zakrajsek is accused of grabbing a kitchen knife before telling the woman he didn’t need a gun to kill her He reportedly told her to engage in a sexual encounter with him which she said she did “because she believed that would get her out of this violent situation,” an affidavit states Zakrajsek said he didn’t remember what happened He said he went to a friend’s home to watch a game and drank beer and then rum and coke “Ryan stated he remembers they were wrestling but is unsure what caused it,” an affidavit states “Ryan said this was the worse (sic) he has ever been.” Police petitioned the court to require that Zakrajsek surrender any firearms and ammunition he has An attorney for Zakrajsek was not listed on the St (This story has been updated with additional information) Golf cart crash injury: 63-year-old man critically injured after crash in Tradition community St. Lucie County Sheriff's election: PSL PD top cop, former corrections deputy run to be next St. Lucie County Sheriff Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm Follow Will on Twitter @OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926 Written by on January 28 The Miami City Commission is fast-tracking the creation of the Allapattah Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) directing the city manager to complete all necessary approvals and secure funding for initial priority projects by Feb commissioners reinforced their commitment to establishing the CRA with Commissioner Damian Pardo sponsoring the measure and assuring District One Commissioner Miguel A “Allapattah has an eclectic and rich history known for its culture shoppes and marketplaces,” the directive states but it also cites persistent challenges such as crime homelessness and a lack of affordable housing that have displaced longtime residents and businesses The push for an Allapattah CRA follows a July 2023 commission resolution that accepted a finding of necessity report that justified creating a CRA for the area commissioners debated folding Allapattah into the Omni CRA – an agency established in 1987 to revitalize parts of Miami – but later determined a separate agency would better serve the neighborhood’s needs The proposed boundaries of the Allapattah CRA stretch from Northwest 39th Street to the north Northwest Seventh Avenue to the east and the Miami River to the south commissioners anticipate revisiting the final steps toward launching the Allapattah CRA in coming weeks 15 resolution that first tasked City Manager Arthur Noriega with securing funding and engaging consultants commissioners also agreed to defer extending the Omni CRA’s duration until a comprehensive plan for Allapattah was in place Gabela emphasizing the need for a unified approach “We’re going to do a global deal… we’re going to approve [this directive] to look at the possibility of doing an Allapattah CRA already identifying where the funds are going to come from what we would do is defer [the Omni CRA time extension] till all this gets settled as one deal,” Mr I’m here and thank you for your leadership on this Noriega pulled a related resolution on the Jan 23 agenda to claw back $2 million in tax increment financing revenues from the Omni CRA for the next five fiscal years for capital improvements infrastructure repairs and affordable housing projects in Allapattah for discussion during the meeting in the press of time the item was ultimately deferred until Feb Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsRyan Mackey MIAMI – A 31-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal fentanyl overdose that police say occurred outside a business in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood last year who is listed as homeless in his arrest report was arrested by officers with the Miami Police Department and is accused of unlawfully distributing a narcotic substance that led to the October 2024 death of a man who collapsed after ingesting drugs laced with fentanyl First responders were called to a home near the 2900 block of Northwest 17th Avenue around 8:30 a.m after police said an unresponsive man was found outside a storefront in the area where he was pronounced dead shortly after 9 a.m Detectives said surveillance video from the scene showed the victim speaking with Rivera before sitting on a chair and appearing to ingest an “unknown quantity of narcotics,“ an arrest report stated police said the victim fell from the chair and lost consciousness They said Rivera was then seen taking something from the victim’s pocket and walking away Officers processing the scene said they found a small plastic baggie containing white residue A be-on-the-lookout alert was issued for a suspect matching Rivera’s description which investigators said included a distinctive hat They said he was located later that same day near Northwest 16th Avenue and 21st Street and agreed to speak with investigators The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office later ruled that the victim died from acute combined drug toxicity who was already in custody at Metrowest Detention Center on an unrelated charge gave a recorded statement on Wednesday that was redacted from the publicly-released report investigators said Rivera admitted he was at the scene and claimed the victim asked him for a “hit” of his narcotics following an argument Authorities determined that Rivera knowingly distributed a pill containing fentanyl investigators said they found probable cause to charge Rivera with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance causing death — a first-degree felony under Florida law Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG By on February 10, 20254 Comments After several months of holding the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency hostage Miami Commissioner Miguel Gabela — who has pushed for its expansion into Allapattah the heart of his District 1 — looks like he is ready to compromise with a CRA all his own Miami Commissioners last month directed City Manager Art Noriega to expedite the establishment of an Allapattah Community Redevelopment Agency and secure funding so that they can begin “priority projects” by the end of February The proposed boundaries are Northwest 39th Street to the north That’s guaranteed seed money of $10 million that can be leveraged to get more He has previously said help like that is too little too slow and that he wants to leverage the future TIF monies an expanded Omni CRA could generate for Allapattah Allapattah is known for its diverse population of Central Americans and Caribbean immigrants it has become “plagued in recent years by crime which as resulted in the displacement of many longtime residents and businesses,” the resolution states This should also pave the way for the extension of the Omni CRA That will allow it to continue funding some projects that are already in the works Read related: New shady deals found at Miami Omni CRA, tied to Alex Diaz de la Portilla Gabela called it a “global deal” and said that once the Allapattah CRA is established and funding is identified then he would support extending the time for the Omni CRA “What we would do is defer [the Omni CRA extension] till all this gets settled as one deal,” Gabela said in an October meeting where the manager was directed to study the establishment of the Allapattah CRA Holding the Omni CRA hostage got Gabela what he wanted How much does anybody want to bet he’ll do it again   , , , Compromise may be reached at Miami commission on Omni/Allapattah CRAs added by on February 10, 2025View all posts by Ladra → MIAMI – Miami police have arrested a suspect in connection with an October shooting in the city’s Allapattah neighborhood that left a man hurt Police said officers were initially dispatched on Oct 24 to a home near the 1800 block of Northwest 42nd Street after a report of gunfire where they found a man suffering from a graze wound on his right elbow Detectives said the victim declined medical transport but he shared his account of the incident with officers describing an encounter he said left him “fearing for his life.” A Miami police officer who responded to the scene reported that the victim was sitting in the passenger seat of a car outside the residence when he noticed a white or beige pickup truck speeding toward him identified by police as 23-year-old Rolando Noel Canales The victim told detectives that he quickly exited his vehicle and ran to the rear of the property to avoid being hit Detectives said they later found six spent shell casings that belonged to a .380 caliber gun A 2017 red Buick parked nearby had been struck three times Investigators searched the area and found surveillance footage from a nearby Ring camera at a home where the shooting was reported Police later confirmed that the Ring camera did not capture the shooting itself they said a second victim reported hearing several shots and running toward the back of the property The second victim later mentioned that Canales might’ve been linked to a woman named “Meche,” a mutual acquaintance whose ex-boyfriend was incarcerated police said the second victim and his incarcerated friend had been on a three-way call with Meche when an unidentified man crime scene technicians photographed the scene and recovered a black iPhone from near the victim’s vehicle which authorities believe belonged to Canales The second victim reported seeing Canales exit the vehicle and begin firing multiple shots toward him forcing him to duck beneath the dashboard for cover He said he briefly saw the truck speed away after the gunfire stopped police said the victim explained that his friend’s former girlfriend was acquainted with the shooter and had recently visited their residence The victim believed Canales might have acted out of jealousy suspecting that his friend and the woman were spending time together while he was at work detectives presented the victim with a photo lineup where he identified Canales as the shooter Police said Canales was taken into custody without incident around 11:30 a.m detectives read Canales his Miranda rights before conducting an interview Police said he denied the allegations but did not provide additional details about his whereabouts during the shooting Jail records show he is facing one count of attempted murder with a firearm Canales is being held without bond at the Metrowest Detention Center A motive for the shooting remains unclear at this time More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Copyright 2024 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Written by on April 9 Miami is moving forward with its promise to create a community redevelopment agency (CRA) in Allapattah with officials set to approve a study identifying signs of slum and blight laying the legal groundwork for the revitalization plan City commissioners are to vote on a resolution today (4/10) to formally accept a finding of necessity study for the proposed Allapattah CRA declaring the historically underserved neighborhood meets statutory requirements for establishing a dedicated redevelopment agency the plan will be sent to Miami-Dade County for final approval unlocking the potential for significant investment and infrastructure improvements The push for an Allapattah CRA follows a July 2023 commission resolution that accepted an initial finding of necessity that justified creating an agency for the area After much debate about folding Allapattah into the existing Omni CRA commissioners later determined a separate agency would better serve the neighborhood’s needs the commission directed the city manager to hire consultants to prepare an updated finding of necessity with new specified boundaries The proposed Allapattah CRA would span 1,661 acres bounded on the north by State Road 112/Airport Expressway on the east by Interstate-95 and Northwest Seventh Avenue on the south by the Miami River and on the west by Northwest 19th Avenue Roughly 89% of the area falls within District One represented by Commissioner Christine King the city undertook a comprehensive analysis to evaluate the establishment of the proposed Allapattah CRA Prepared by consulting firm BusinessFlare LLC the study concluded that Allapattah meets the state’s criteria for both a slum and blighted area under Florida statutes a critical step in determining the area’s eligibility for CRA designation and subsequent redevelopment initiatives the study found that parts of the neighborhood show slum conditions that “endanger life or property,” while the broader area exhibits at least seven signs of blight including defective or inadequate infrastructure deterioration of site or other improvements increased emergency calls and public property with adverse environmental conditions “The presence of multiple qualifying factors highlights the urgent need for intervention to address economic distress and physical degradation; and the establishment of the Allapattah CRA would provide the legal and financial framework to promote targeted redevelopment attract private investment and improve the quality of life for residents,” the finding of necessity reads Key subdistricts within the proposed CRA include the Miami Health District the historic Main Street corridor known as “Little Santo Domingo,” and the Allapattah Industrial Area was also flagged in the report as a critical but undermaintained asset the area suffers from cracked and flooded roadways aging housing and illegal dumping in public spaces The report also cites elevated crime rates and frequent emergency calls as indicators of underlying social and economic instability the study emphasized the neighborhood’s strengths: proximity to the airport and the river and a deeply rooted immigrant community with vibrant Latin American and Caribbean cultural traditions If the proposed CRA plan is accepted by the commission today the next step is for the city to send the legislation to Miami-Dade County collecting revenue and pursuing redevelopment initiatives tailored to Allapattah’s needs MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – A crash in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood on Saturday morning left three people in hospitalized Leer en español Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said the crash occurred just after 9 a.m near the intersection of Northwest 27th Avenue and Northwest 31st Street prompting a swift response from emergency crews Authorities said all three victims were classified as trauma alerts and were taken to a local hospital via ground transport The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation Officials have not released the identities conditions of those involved and have yet to disclose how many vehicles were involved in the incident A Local News crew was at the scene where police officers were assessing the damage and conducting traffic in the area Local 10 Assignment Desk Editor Joyce Ortega contributed to this story Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Allapattah is the center of Miami’s Dominican community. So yes, it’s still the best place in Miami to get chimichurri sandwiches and buttery slices of bizcocho. But the food options here are diverse, featuring subs, Roman-style pizza, Honduran fried chicken, Mexican gorditas, and one of Miami’s best conch salads. FL 33142">.css-56eu0z{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;line-height:1em;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray100);vertical-align:middle;fill:currentColor;}3114 NW 17th Ave Miami-Dade County Plaza Seafood is on Miami’s seafood Mount Rushmore It's been around since 1980 and still serves some of the city's best fish—in soups They also have an adjacent seafood market that smells like a fishing pier go order the fried shrimp and fried fish butterfly from the counter Get a side of tostones and rice and whisper a small prayer of gratitude to Poseidon while you dip all of the above into the house pink sauce 8.1Slab Daddy BBQBBQ Allapattah Slab Daddy’s location is still a work in progress the barbecue spot is operating out of a food truck in an empty lot But you could eat their spare ribs in a swarm of venomous snakes and feel your worries slip away as easily as the meat does off the bone But you can also have rice and beans or make little tacos with flour tortillas 8.0Casa Roma.css-k1dteb{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;gap:var(--chakra-space-2);background-color:#ffffff;border:2px solid #bf2600;border-radius:6px;padding:var(--chakra-space-4);}This spot is Temporarily Closed Pizza This tiny spot makes excellent Roman-style pizza You can't go wrong with anything on the counter but we really like the amatriciana and the funghetto The ingredients are top quality—real pancetta You won’t need to mess with these nearly perfect slices with shakers of garlic powder but there are a couple of tables and a counter to sit at inside 7.4Subs On The RunSandwiches Subs On The Run is the affordable lunch place everyone needs in their life You can get anything from a cheeseburger sub to a breakfast sub with pastrami A large part of their menu is devoted to hot sandwiches on fluffy rolls that do a great job of soaking up various juices and sauces you can customize pretty much anything on the menu so go ahead and get ketchup on your chicken cordon bleu sandwich 7.6Jon & Vinny’sItalian Commit to one and always start with the spicy gem lettuce salad 7.7Ranchito Mi Peru 2Peruvian Ranchito Mi Peru 2 is a true huarique—a typical Peruvian restaurant serving hearty dishes Weekends are the best time to come here for the specials Saturday is when you might find them making chanfainita a stew of chopped cow lung with diced potatoes in a spicy ají panca sauce Sunday specials include another classic—pachamanca a la olla a dish of various meats marinated in herbs and slightly sweet humitas steamed together in a pot 7.9Gregs CookoutHaitian Jackson Memorial Hospital is probably the last place you’d expect to eat great food But that’s where you’ll find Gregs Cookout on the south side of Jackson’s Allapattah campus We like ours with a glossy mango habanero sauce that’s sweet and buzzing with heat They also have a fantastic griot that comes with your choice of rice 8.3Conch Town UsaSeafood This is the best place to get conch cooked however you like it Every preparation is great—from their conch fritters and fried conch to their spicy conch salad that’s the perfect post-beach snack The conch isn’t tough or chewy and tastes like they just plucked it straight from the sea Even their hot sauces are special: made locally and featuring tropical fruits This is a to-go restaurant—there’s no seating inside—but you’ll be digging into your order before you even get to the door 7.7Club Tipico DominicanoDominican This classic Dominican restaurant and nightclub has been around since the ‘80s El Típico functions as a restaurant and serves solid versions of Dominican staples And while it definitely looks like you’re dining in a nightclub It’s actually an ideal place to enjoy a quiet when they may have a live music act straight from DR the vibe feels more like being at a house party than a club—and you can still get something tasty to eat 7.8Mexico 1810 TaqueriaMexican Mexico 1810 is where you want to go for overstuffed quesadillas The dining room has a colorful abstract mural and strings of papel picado hanging from the ceilings There’s a separate bar in the back where you can sip a michelada while vibing to banda or cumbia and eating a huge pile of nachos but they have a small display of Mexican snack cakes like gansitos which taste best after spending some time in your freezer 8.0Nitin BakeryBakery/Cafe and it wouldn’t be a classic Dominican bakery without super buttery Dominican bizcocho with pearlescent meringue frosting They also make a fantastic habichuelas con dulce a Dominican dessert soup with red beans and a mix of sweet spices like cinnamon so you can sit down and enjoy that delicious combination of pastries and air conditioning there are savory baked goods as well—croquetas 7.3Chicken House #2Honduran There are several locations of this casual Honduran restaurant in Allapattah An order includes about a quarter fried chicken that soaks up an avalanche of toppings: mantequilla a cabbage salad with diced tomatoes and cilantro Things can get soggy if you take this to-go 8.2Tipico HondureñoMiami BakeryHometown BarbecueJacqueline's Fried ChickenPapo Llega Y Pon on October 22 After extensive debate on adding Allapattah to the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) city commissioners reached a consensus to create a separate the Miami City Commission unanimously instructed City Manager Arthur Noriega to find funding and hire consultants to spearhead the establishment of an Allapattah CRA the issue is to return to the commission for a formal vote alongside another measure concerning extending the Omni CRA’s lifetime to ensure continued support for redevelopment efforts in both districts established in 1987 to revitalize areas within its jurisdiction the agency is seeking an extension until 2047 to fully capitalize on its funding and continue its projects business support programs and other services A key point of contention during discussions about the Omni CRA’s extension was a proposal to expand it to include Allapattah This proposal emerged from a July 2023 commission resolution that extended the life and boundaries of the Omni CRA to cover 2,730 acres of Allapattah A “finding of necessity” study had determined that Allapattah met eight of the 15 criteria for slum and blight under Florida’s CRA statute commissioners deliberated whether including Allapattah in the Omni CRA was viable considering both the financial implications and the challenge of managing such a large CRA the consensus was that a separate agency dedicated solely to Allapattah would better serve the area’s specific needs Noriega is to begin securing funding and engaging consultants to study formation of a new Allapattah CRA The commission deferred the resolution to extend the Omni CRA’s duration pending the full plan for Allapattah and they anticipated revisiting it in the new year “We’re going to do a global deal as it was and … look at the possibility of doing an Allapattah CRA what we would do is defer [the Omni CRA time extension] till all this gets settled as one deal everything’s ready and we’re all ready to vote you get your extension and we get our Allapattah CRA with the funding and all the terms,” said Commissioner Miguel A Commissioner and Omni CRA Chair Damian Pardo expressed strong support MIAMI – A 33-year-old Pompano Beach man is facing attempted murder charges after police said he stabbed his mother and brother in separate attacks back in March Leer en español Jail records show Ezechiel Jeune is facing two counts of attempted murder Miami police said the first incident happened on March 18 at a home near the 1400 block of Northwest 26th Street in the city’s Allapattah neighborhood Jeune’s brother told police he was attacked after answering a knock at his door A witness told investigators he intervened by striking the ground with a shovel Police said Jeune walked away and placed the knives on the sidewalk as officers arrived The arrest report also detailed a prior incident involving Jeune’s mother on March 11 Police said they found her lying in a pool of blood on the kitchen floor of her home Both victims were critically injured and taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center and arrested Jeune in connection with both incidents Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the stabbings Jeune is being held without bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center MIAMI – Authorities confirmed that a hit-and-run crash in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood early Tuesday morning left two motorcyclists hospitalized Leer en español Police have since announced the arrest of 41-year-old Isaac Desmond Florence in connection to the incident Authorities said the crash occurred around 3:24 a.m near Northwest Seventh Avenue and 36th Street Miami police said officers arrived at the scene to find a male and a female motorcyclist injured They said Both were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center broke down near the scene and he took off on foot officers in the area observed a man running around barefoot before getting in another vehicle Florence is now facing multiple felony charges and was booked into jail on Tuesday afternoon He is expected to make his first court appearance on Wednesday Anyone with additional information about the incident is urged to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 MIAMI – Miami police are investigating after they say two women were stabbed Monday morning in the city’s Allapattah neighborhood Leer en español to the 3600 block of Northwest 20th Avenue where they found two women suffering from apparent stab wounds Miami Fire Rescue crews transported both victims to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center or conditions have not been released at this time where five police cruisers were parked outside what appeared to be an apartment building in the area Detectives said they’re working to determine whether the stabbing was domestic-related They also confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing Neology Development Group (NDG), a lifestyle-driven, vertically integrated residential and commercial real estate firm, is pleased to announce the closing of a $63.5 million bridge loan from Starwood Property Trust to pay off the construction loan for Fourteen Main Street Residences “As we begin a new partnership with Starwood Property Trust we are excited about the potential for this to be the first of many fruitful collaborations between our two organizations,” said Lissette M Founder and CEO of Neology Development Group “The project’s successful loan payoff with Starwood Property Trust underscores Neology’s financial strength and commitment to delivering high-quality attainable urban living spaces accessible to working professionals and families in South Florida.” The 14-story mixed-use development features 237 apartment units across both buildings Ground retail space spans between 1,450-4,600 square feet The Highrise tower tops out at 14 stories with 180 apartment units and the Midrise tower is 5 stories high with 57 sophisticatedly designed residential units It is on track to achieve its Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) in Q1 2025 NDG remains committed to delivering on its promise of excellence and curating lifestyle communities one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 450 to 1,000 square feet floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Miami’s downtown skyline and Florida’s native tree canopies Apartments feature European-inspired cabinetry within walking distance from the Allapattah Metrorail Station five minutes north of Miami’s Health District and ten minutes east of the Miami International Airport Fourteen Main Street Residences is within a federally designated Opportunity Zone-and on the other side of the causeway of Mid-Beach offering seamless access to the city and its attractions Neology’s current ownership portfolio consists of over 1,000 apartments completed another 1,345 units in the permitting or predevelopment phase and a pipeline of 3,155 additional units in South Florida in addition to building and selling over 2,000 condominium units 404Page Not FoundLooks like we can't find this page his weight shifted to one leg while his opposite hand is raised to his shoulder He mimics Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture almost perfectly It was blown off when he stepped on a landmine The black-and-white photographs by Colombian artist Miguel Angel Rojas currently on display at Allapattah art space El Espacio 23 “It’s a very strong image of this young man but also the resilience of the human figure,” she said The human experience is difficult to capture in words “Mirror of the Mind,” takes a solid crack at it through 150 artworks from over 120 artists The show aims to capture the complexity of the human experience through figuration a type of art that depicts real objects and the human figure annually displays exhibitions entirely comprised of works from the collection of real estate developer Jorge Pérez After last season’s textile exhibition featuring mainly abstract works co-curators Hanna and Anelys Alvarez went the opposite direction this time around Pérez has championed figurative artwork “even when it was not as trendy as it is now.” The more time the co-curators spent sifting through artworks the more they encountered pieces that would shape the show’s overarching themes One of those pieces was the late Mexican artist Julio Galan’s self-portrait painted on mother of pearl who died six years after he painted the work in 2000 READ MORE: Miami Beach approves funding boost for arts and culture groups to cover state funding shortfall “A lot of his work was embedded in his identity and his own personal experiences He was quite ahead of his time,” Hanna said “There are key pieces along the way that always speak to us.” The end result is an exhibition that feels like an emotional rollercoaster lows and plateaus of life through sculptures The show is divided into six sections meant to take visitors on a journey: Perception “Those experiences are paradoxical in a way but many times they coexist in life,” Alvarez said but we have the capacity to heal and be resilient and enjoy pleasure.” The show opens with a familiar yet anonymous figure bronze sculpture by Spanish artist Fernando Sanchez Castillo depicts the unidentified man who was famously photographed standing in front of a line of tanks in protest at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on June 5 The sculpture stands straight up at the entrance of the main gallery space “to confront the viewer,” Hanna said “It’s this notion of how you perceive history and how history has been told to you,” Alvarez said He remains in history as this mythical figure of this tank man The “Perception” section of the exhibition deals with several images of historical figures But when artist Larry Rivers saw a famous portrait of the French emperor standing in an “effeminate” pose he painted his version of Napoleon’s portrait called “The Second Greatest Homosexual.” (Which begs the question Other works blur the lines of who -- or what -- we perceive to be as familiar faces A series of Spanish artist Jorge Ribalta’s black-and-white photographs line the wall of a hallway like an up-close image of a grimacing Gene Simmons from Kiss Those aren’t real people in the photographs Several artists throughout the show play with the use of figurines dark room beside the Ribalta images stands a towering sculpture called “The Cellist” by Miami-based artist Reginald O’Neal which Pérez purchased from last year’s Art Basel Miami Beach is based on kitschy musical souvenirs O’Neal bought in New Orleans The giant musician has his back turned to the viewer a critique of racial disparities that persist in America today called “Trauma,” references and reflects on the darkest parts of history and humanity a body -- either dead or asleep -- lies in a desolate field nestled in dried flowers It’s called “Pietà” by artist Anselm Kiefer who grew up in post-World War II Germany and often confronts his country’s history in his work Across from it are 23 close-up images of Jewish students taken from an old yearbook just before World War II “It’s these haunting images of the past,” Hanna said The themes of the “Trauma” section are perhaps best summed up with Ethiopian artist Aida Muluneh’s photographed self-portrait The artist is almost entirely painted in white “It addresses the impact of trauma on the body It doesn’t matter how much white you use to cover,” Alvarez said the suffering is still there haunting her.” The heaviness dissipates as visitors move through “Introspection,” with works that depict moments of solitude and into “Belonging,” a section dedicated to community you think about it and then you of think about your place within the community,” Hanna said the moments of the everyday and really a sense of belonging.” Several works are displayed on the wall salon style almost like how they would appear as decoration in someone’s living room One bundle of artworks includes a colorful painting of a Haitian carnival by artist Philome Obin alongside neon-painted steel drums by Alvaro Barrington women gossip while doing laundry and a Jewish family enjoys a Passover Seder called “A Bond at the Edge between Solid and Liquid,” shows two women in bathing suits at the beach Photographed portraits show families from around the world in their homes In “Les amis à la chaussée,” a photograph by Malick Sidibé of Mali that translates to “the friends on the road,” a group of young people smile and embrace The following “Healing” section is meant to feel especially cathartic Several works show people with their arms stretched upwards like in Yael Bartana’s “Redemption Now,” a neon light sculpture of two female figures raising their fists to the sky Elizabeth Catlett’s “Webbed Women” sculpture of a female figure reaches upwards an angel painted by Portia Zvavahera flies to the heavens like in Didier Williams’ “Kisa n’ap fe ansamn,” a painting inspired by his desire to start a family with his husband like in Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons’ Polaroid triptych “Above All Things,” which depicts elements of a cleansing ritual in honor of the Yoruba orisha The three photographs show three sections of her body dressed in white: Her head with the outline of a house drawn on her face her hands holding a plate of meringues and her feet surrounded by cracked coconuts Water is a common symbol of spiritual cleansing Dual images by iconic photographer Carrie Mae Weems show two women situated in between the “Healing” and “Trauma” sections is pitch black besides two projectors that show “The Fury,” a haunting double-channel video installation by Iranian artist Shirin Neshat showing the same scenes from different perspectives The film follows the journey of a young Iranian woman now living in the United States who remains traumatized by her time as a political prisoner The co-curators created a loop within the exhibition representing how moments of trauma and redemption happen simultaneously in peoples’ real lives If you enter the video room through “Healing,” you exit into the “Trauma” section The building’s second floor is dedicated to “Flesh,” the exhibition’s final section focused on the human body itself in its most primal -- and usually naked -- form The artists featured in this section were unafraid to explore the body in all its weird glory “Here we’re seeing the materiality of the body On the floor is Brazilian artist Vera Chaves Barcellos’ “Epidermic Landscapes,” photographs of skin zoomed in so up-close they look like landscapes of an alien planet Several artists in this section pushed the envelop on depicting social taboos in their work Perhaps chief among them is artist duo Gilbert & George Their bold 1996 work “Blood and Piss” sets the tone for this portion of the exhibition a pop artist best known for her sculptures embraced the female form with her drawing “Woman from Paris.” Next to it is Jim Dine’s “9 Little Flesh Paintings” of simple nipples Painted in hues of pinks and fleshtones is Marta Minujin’s work of a reclining nude woman whose back is turned away from the viewer “What are the cultural connotations of a body Whether it’s a sexual connotation or talking about the carnal nature of the body the exhibition will inspire viewers to “dig deeper” as they reflect on themselves and others I feel like a show like this will bring you back down to who we are as humans,” Hanna said and how that affects how you act going forward I think that’s an important question for the future.” the same week as a particularly divisive Election Day adds to viewers’ interpretation of the show and people go through different experiences depending on their context but there are some things or emotions or experiences that we can all share,” Alvarez said IF YOU GO What: Mirror of the Mind: Figuration in the Jorge M Visit www.elespacio23.com to reserve a viewing time or guided tours TrendingDevelopmentSouth FloridaABarry Sternlicht’s Starwood provides $64M refi for Lissette Calderon’s Allapattah projectBridge loan is secured by Fourteen Main Street Residences a nearly completed 237-unit apartment building Lissette Calderon’s nearly completed multifamily project in Miami’s Allapattah scored a $63.5 million refinancing from billionaire Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Property Trust Miami Beach-based Starwood provided the bridge loan to Calderon’s Miami-based Neology Development Group. The new mortgage pays off a previous $57.5 million construction loan from Churchill Real Estate to build Fourteen Main Street Residences at 1470 Northwest 36th Street A Berkadia team led by Charles Foschini and Christopher Apone arranged the financing Neology secured the loan on the heels of last week’s 25 basis point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve Forbes pegs Sternlicht’s net worth at $2.8 billion Fourteen Main Street Residences consists of a 14-story tower and a five-story lowrise building with a combined 237 apartments and roughly 6,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space which are set to receive temporary certificates of occupancy in the first quarter of next year SIGN UPThe project will feature a mix of one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 500 square feet to 1,000 square feet Monthly rents are starting between $2,152 to $3,081 Fourteen Main Street Residences marks the third multifamily project developed in Allapattah by Neology, which Calderon founded in 2017. Her firm also completed The Julia a 14-story building with 323 apartments at 1625 Northwest 20th Street; and No a 13-story mid-rise building with 192 apartments at 1569 Northwest 17th Avenue Neology owns Pier 19 Residences & Marina The site was previously a failed condominium project called River Oaks Tower & Marina when Neology acquired the property for $61 million in 2018 In May, New York-based Apollo Asset Management provided a $54.5 million fixed-rate loan to Neology that refinanced a previous $52 million mortgage secured by the Pier 19 project Last year, Neology bought a Miami River development site for $32.2 million where Calderon is planning a three-building complex with 1,250 apartments TrendingCommercialSouth FloridaAUniversity of Miami beefs up commercial portfolio with $68M Allapattah purchaseSchool purchased a strip mall former bank building and parking lot in three separate deals The University of Miami expanded its real estate portfolio near its Allapattah medical school campus picking up three commercial properties for a combined $68 million An affiliate of the Coral Gables-based university bought a strip mall with medical offices at 1050 Northwest 14th Street for $28 million; an adjacent parking lot for $34 million; and a former bank building at 1000 Northwest 14th Street for $6 million records and real estate database Vizzda show The assemblage is in the Miami Health District which is anchored by the 153-acre UM/Jackson Memorial Medical Center complex In 2020, an affiliate of Boston-based Taurus Investment Holdings, the seller of the strip mall and the bank building, paid $26 million and $4.5 million for the properties An affiliate of Toronto-based Peakhill Equity Partners and Boston-based Congress Group the strip mall was completed in 2015 on a nearly 1-acre site Tenants include Dunkin’ and Quest Diagnostics The vacant bank building was completed in 1976 Last year, Peakhill, Congress Group and Taurus filed a site plan application with the city of Miami to develop a 380-unit apartment project on the parking lot after abandoning plans for a medical office development the joint venture renovated Shops of Civica with 20,000 square feet of retail on the ground floor and 40,000 square feet of medical offices in the upper two floors University of Miami officials have not revealed any plans for the three-property assemblage In late June, the University of Miami dropped $40 million for a Macy’s furniture store in Pinecrest The school may be planning to convert the building into medical offices but university officials have not commented on any specific plans Last month, the school opened UHealth Doral Medical Center, a six-story medical office building at 8375 Northwest 53rd Terrace in Doral, within the Downtown Doral mixed-use complex The medical center was built and is owned by Coral Gables-based Codina Partners Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Miami without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 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Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterAbout us Contact us Time Out magazine Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsAnnaliese Garcia Andrea Torres – Children were among the injured during a fire on Tuesday morning in northwestern Miami-Dade County Leer en español two children and an adult suffered smoke inhalation during a house fire in Brownsville A man who is a neighbor said in Spanish that the fire had affected a family that lived in a unit at a one-story gray house at Northwest 41 Street Fire rescue personnel took the three injured to a nearby hospital An investigator with MDFR questioned a man who was wearing a red T-shirt The county’s active calls record showed fire rescue personnel responded shortly after 8:45 a.m. and there were nine units at work at 9:35 a.m Deputies and a Red Cross team were also at the home at about 10:35 a.m There was damage near the entrance of the until Tuesday afternoon Local 10 News Photojournalist Lani Yasuk-Carrier and Senior Assignment Desk Editor Kelly Davis contributed to this report The Emmy Award-winning journalist joined the Local 10 News team in 2013 She wrote for the Miami Herald for more than 9 years and won a Green Eyeshade Award MIAMI – A man arrested by Miami police Tuesday after police said he stabbed his former landlord is also suspected of “several cases” of real estate fraud in South Florida Leer en español Youssef Megahed was booked into jail on a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon The 39-year-old was out on bond at the time of his arrest on charges in connection with an August burglary case in northwest Miami-Dade Megahed’s latest arrest report lists his home address as a business in an industrial section of Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood; his August arrest report listed his home address as a since-demolished Miami Subs Grill in Riviera Beach The latest crime the Egyptian national is accused of happened Monday at a business in Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood The Miami Police Department arrest report states that the victim arrived at the business to do renovation work “when he noticed the front door was open.” the victim stated he was stabbed in his left eye at which time he was able to wrestle the weapon away from the suspect,” police wrote “The victim further stated that he recognized the suspect as a previous tenant of the property.” “who was bleeding profusely from his left eye,” to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment The building’s property manager gave the suspect’s name as “Youssef Samir” and police were able to determine Megahed’s identity A detective canvassing the area “discovered a grey and blue screwdriver in the rear easternmost side of the parking lot” of a neighboring business Police said surveillance video showed a “scuffle” and Megahed fleeing “as he carried a blue container or bucket.” police said they went to Megahed’s listed address at 1565 NW 28th St A search of the address conducted pursuant to a warrant revealed a key clue “A multi-colored checkered shirt matching the description observed on the surveillance footage of the clothing article worn by (Megahed) on the date of the incident was located inside,” the report states “The shirt has suspected dry blood on it.” Megahed’s statements to police were redacted from his arrest report He was previously arrested in August by officers of what was then the Miami-Dade Police Department after he was accused of breaking into a business he apparently once rented at 3045 NW 62nd St in the unincorporated Gladeview area and removing a fridge claiming he had “the misconception that he he still had rights to the property due to the business name still being on the property” and said he was “given permission” to be there by the previous owner and was out on bond at the time of his arrest Tuesday Miami police didn’t elaborate on the nature of the real estate fraud allegations and it does not appear that Megahed is yet facing charges of that nature “urge anyone who’s had interactions with Megahed” to call the agency’s Economic Crimes Unit at 305-603-6280 he was being held in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with a bond listed as “to be set.” A developer plans a mixed-use residential project on city-owned property bringing workforce and affordable housing to Allapattah together with a new public library in the same building the contract purchaser and developer of the site at 1785 NW 35th St. plans to build eight-story Dulce Vida Allapattah that will be home to 230 residential units includes an adjacent parking garage for up to 372 vehicles will be replaced by a new 8,494-square-foot library The city’s Urban Development Review Board unanimously recommended approval with two conditions: Reevaluate the design of the entrance to the library on the northeast corner of the building to enhance and celebrate the library entrance and ensure the treatment of the garage façade conceals all internal elements The developer needs a special warrant approval to build a “community facility”; the public library The site is between Northwest 36th and 35th streets and east of Northwest 18th Avenue It consists of nine separately platted lots that are under developed with a one-story library constructed in 1963 and approximately 109 off-street parking spaces The site has vehicular access on Northwest 18th Avenue and Northwest 35th Street said the overall development will include 310,664 square feet of floor lot ratio In a letter to the city she wrote: “The project responds to the existing context of the area which is surrounded by a variety of uses and is in close proximity to Miami Jackson Senior High School Many students currently utilize the library’s services and will be able to continue to take advantage of the library in close proximity through approval of this warrant “The project contributes to the area’s pedestrian experience with improved streetscape and beautiful new “The proposed structure will enhance the area increase pedestrian activity and encourage use of a beautiful new library … Project will beautify the pedestrian experience and provide sufficient parking and maneuverability within the site,” she wrote the Miami Parking Authority has confirmed that there will be 15 on-street spaces available to the project told the review board the City of Miami owns the property the city commission approved a development plan for the site that requires workforce and affordable housing The commission recently approved $15 million for the project from the city’s affordable housing bond program The apartments will be marketed as follows: ■40% of the units at 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) The project is designed by architectural firm Behar Font & Partners described some of the details of the overall project to the board The new structure will rise on the long and narrow property and the library will be built into the corner of the main structure with some studio units on the ground floor as well Font said the U-shaped building helps to create a great courtyard in back with all amenities at the ground floor facing the courtyard area He said the project includes “a ton of balconies,” screening for the garage levels and artistic murals including an eight-story tall mural on one side The main entrance includes the leasing offices “Very thorough presentation,” said board member Agustin Barrera “It’s good to see projects like this built in these neighborhoods This is one of the areas that really needs this type of housing We keep hearing about all the shortages for workforce and affordable housing so it’s good to see projects like this,” he said “For such a long project I like the way the massing is broken up The fact there are distinct entrances from where the library is happening and the residences “The only thing I think is a little challenging is the location of the elevator core It’s such a long walk from one end to the other because you’re at one extreme … you basically have to walk the whole length of the building to get to the units,” he said I think it’s a good project and really needed in that area.” and the treatment of the corner was very successful “I wish you would have carried a little more of the detail into that lobby entrance It just seems like an afterthought … for the library It was just like a voided corner there that’s been chamfered and not really thought out as detailed as you’ve delineated the rest … if you could maybe revisit that entrance,” she said you’ve shown it on the rest of the project “I really like to see these types of projects come before us; very much needed “This is a very special place that should be celebrated more and articulated more maybe you take that language from the entrance to the library and add more glazing Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsRoy Ramos MIAMI – A surveillance camera recorded video showing an arsonist in action Wednesday in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood The fire prompted an evacuation shortly after 2:30 a.m. of a one-story apartment building at 2021 NW 31 St. just west of Maya Angelou Elementary School Walter Muñoz said neighbors woke him up when they knocked on his door don’t let him out because this was dangerous,” Muñoz said in Spanish adding that his car was destroyed The two other cars parked on each side of Muñoz’s Toyota were charred in the blaze The flames spread into the apartment building where the cars were parked A part of the ceiling in an apartment facing the cars caved in after the windows blew out Detectives asked anyone with information about this or other cases to call Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018 Roy is a South Florida native who grew up in Florida City He attended Christopher Columbus High School Homestead Senior High School and graduated from St located in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood has achieved lease-up stabilization in record time Reflecting the high demand for attainable luxury living the $140 million 14-story residential tower features 323 apartments with exceptional amenities and 13,000 square feet of street-level retail space “We are thrilled to have leased-up The Julia Residences in such a short period of time,” said Lissette Calderon founder and CEO of Neology Development Group and Neology Management Group “This rapid success underscores Neology Management Group’s commitment in providing exceptional resident care and the strategic use of artificial intelligence to enhance the resident experience we also honor a significant milestone — 128 years since Julia Tuttle laid the foundations of this incredible city the only major American city established by a woman in 1896,” Calderon said By integrating AI into the leasing process Neology Management Group streamlined lead qualification for both applicants and staff allowing the leasing team to dedicate more time to in-person prospects rather than managing a high volume of emails and phone calls Key drivers of the rapid lease-up included strategic staffing the cultivation of strong resident relationships and a dedicated focus on Miami’s multilingual demographic through the use of bilingual property managers and leasing agents This dynamic team has successfully led a curated residential curriculum that includes hosting lifestyle events like pool parties These initiatives create a vibrant community for both residents and prospective tenants that goes beyond just residency The amenity-rich The Julia features a signature ninth floor “Sunset Sky Lounge” with a resort-style pool deck an indoor club lounge known as The Julia Lounge The property also boasts private co-working areas The Julia embodies a “tropics-meets-urbanism” aesthetic infusing tropical elements into city environment highlighted by numerous murals painted by local Miami artist Carlos Navarro The design of The Julia pays homage to Miami’s cultural richness The Julia seamlessly blends Miami’s tropical climate with a vibrant urban lifestyle 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Neology, Miami’s residential lifestyle brand, proudly announces that The Julia Residences Founder and CEO of Neology Development Group and Neology Management Group we also honor a significant milestone—128 years since Julia Tuttle laid the foundations of this incredible city the only major American city established by a woman in 1896.” highlighted by numerous murals painted by local Miami artist The Julia seamlessly blends Miami’s tropical climate with a vibrant urban lifestyle just blocks west of the main entrance to Jackson Memorial Hospital and the new Transplant Institute The Julia offers residents convenient walking access to the Civic Center Metrorail Station and popular attractions such as Marlins Park and play near the Health District and Downtown Miami,” said Calderon which is expected to receive TCO and welcome its first residents by Q1 of 2025 The firm is also leading the revitalization of the Palmer Lake District with a 1,350-unit Groundbreaking for this project is slated for Q1 2025 Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsAndrea Torres MIAMI – A 34-year-old married man made gestures at two teenage girls as he masturbated in public view in Miami Adrian Ojeda was in a white 2015 Jeep with his windows open when he exposed himself to the girls Ojeda was in a parking lot at about 5:50 p.m. and police officers arrested him about three hours later some three blocks away denied the accusations and told police officers that he was in the parking lot smoking with his windows down after a marital conflict Correctional deputies booked Ojeda at 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center where he remained Thursday afternoon Ojeda faces two charges of lewd or lascivious exhibition in the presence of someone 16 or younger MIAMI – Police say an 18-year-old Miami man was apologetic after carjacking a woman at gunpoint after trying to carjack another in the city’s Allapattah neighborhood Friday night into custody on six felony charges a few hours later Ramirez first approached a woman getting out of her car in the 2000 block of Northwest 27th Street and told her (Ramirez) kept asking for the vehicle’s key which she had left in the center cupholder area,” an arrest report states Authorities said the woman went inside her home to tell her father what happened Police said as he went outside and got in his daughter’s car Ramirez pulled up in another woman’s vehicle and told him The report states that he had carjacked that woman at gunpoint as she went to the area to drop off her 18-month-old son at her sister-in-law’s house pointed a pistol at her and demanded her vehicle Police said she pleaded with Ramirez to let her get her daughter out of the car first Authorities said they located Ramirez in the 700 block of Northwest 56th Street in Liberty City and took him into custody just after 2:30 a.m Ramirez is facing two counts of armed carjacking four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of resisting an officer without violence The Honduran national was being held without bond in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as of Monday afternoon PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A teacher at a Port St. Lucie school has been arrested and faces multiple felony offenses, according to police. Ryan Zakrajsek, 41, who taught at Allapattah Flatts K-8 School in Port St. Lucie, was arrested Monday. Port St. Lucie Police said the victim alleged Zakrajsek struck her, strangled her and committed sexual battery. Then, Zakrajsek would not let the victim leave and stated if she left, he would kill her and everyone in the home with a gun, while also threatening her with a knife. According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department, Zakrajsek faces the following charges: View this post on Instagram A post shared by WPTV NewsChannel 5 (@wptv) Zakrajsek was not arrested at the school and was not acting as an employee of St Lucie Public Schools at the time of arrest The school's roster shows Zakrajsek is a fifth-grade teacher WPTV was told by the school district that Zakrajsek has been removed from the school and placed on temporary duty assignment Bridgette Matter MIAMI – Officers arrested a Miami daycare teacher’s assistant after a co-worker — and a surveillance camera — caught her subjecting a 6-year-old boy to a barrage of abuse Monday Miami police said before Marlene Carballo was even put in handcuffs she had already been fired from her job at Interamerican Learning Center she had only been on the job for nine days and passed all background checks shows Carballo trying to force the boy to sit on a chair “by pushing his shoulders down multiple times and flicking his ear.” An arrest report states that the video shows Carballo then pulling the boy by the arm forcibly sitting him on the ground “while she sits on a chair behind him and wraps her legs around him so he can’t move.” (Carballo) hits the victim three times with her right hand and once with her left hand,” police wrote “(She) then grabs the victim’s wrist and forces his hand to hit himself approximately ten times (Carballo) is then seen grabbing the victim’s arms and forcing them down in between his legs.” Police said Carballo then stood up and pulled the boy up pushed him “against a cabinet” and hit him again the boy’s therapist saw what was happening and intervened Police said she went into the daycare director’s office holding the boy and told her that “she needs to get rid of that teacher,” and the daycare director called Carballo into her office and fired her Police said they went to Carballo’s home to bring her to the Miami Police Department for an interview The arrest report states that Carballo claimed “she was just holding” the boy so he didn’t hit her she continued to deny hitting him,” it states Authorities said she “finally” made an admission had nothing to say to Local 10 News when she posted her $3,000 bond to get out of the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center A Local 10 photographer asked him about the abuse allegations that Miami police say were caught on camera staff at Interamerican Learning Center said in part “One of our newly hired employees was observed physically abusing a child in our elementary school The act was witnessed by several therapists who were working in the classroom at the time and who reported it to the director.” The center’s director told Local 10 News that the boy is doing better and has been coming to the center since he was a baby Bridgette Matter joined the Local 10 News team as a reporter in July 2021 Indiana and spent six years in Jacksonville as a reporter and weekend anchor MIAMI – A dispute over an electric vehicle parking space somehow devolved into an armed robbery at the River Landing complex in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood early Monday evening leading to the arrest of a man who lives there Police said a woman reported that she drove up to the fourth floor of the complex to park her electric vehicle in an EV-only parking space and ended up parking next to David Rodriguez An arrest report doesn’t state whether the woman also lives in the building Authorities said a verbal argument ensued and escalated after Rodriguez pointed it at the woman and demanded her backpack The report states that Rodriguez “snatched the backpack” from her at gunpoint as the woman held her hands up left and flagged down a Miami police officer on the street The report states that as she gave her statement to the officer Officers detained Rodriguez and the report states he was armed with a Glock 43 pistol Authorities said Rodriguez spoke to detectives and made a confession After his arrest on an armed robbery charge Rodriguez was being held without bond in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as of Tuesday afternoon photo credit: Cleveland Jennings / @eatthecanvasllc Mariana Trabanino These are our favorite places to eat in Allapattah Little Havana It would be awkward if La Casa De Las Baleadas didn’t make good baleadas Mariana is a Hialeah native who uses her degree in French studies to discover Miami’s best croissants TrendingCommercialSouth FloridaASelf-storage facility owner backed by Easton faces $22M foreclosureLender alleges SpareSpace Storage defaulted on loan secured by seven-story warehouse in Miami’s Allapattah A self-storage facility owner backed by Doral-based Easton Group is in danger of losing a seven-story warehouse in Miami’s Allapattah tied to a $22.1 million mortgage An affiliate of Uniondale, New York-based Acres Capital filed a foreclosure complaint in Miami-Dade Circuit Court on Tuesday against Howard Pryor president of Miami-based Forge Real Estate Acres Capital alleges that Pryor and his entities defaulted on a 2021 loan by failing to repay $20.6 million remaining on the mortgage on a Jan Pryor and the entities also owe $1.5 million in interest and fees a self-storage facility at 650 Northwest 30th Street owned by Pryor’s entities SIGN UP“Forge Real Estate is actively working to refinance the existing loan The Easton Group,” Pryor said in an emailed statement “Given the continued strength of rental rates and occupancy fundamentals in the self-storage sector I am confident that the project will be refinanced shortly.” SpareSpace Storage offers self-storage units ranging from five-feet by five-feet to 10-feet by 15-feet ranging in price from $65.50 to $199.75 a month Another entity managed by Pryor that is not named in the lawsuit paid $2 million for the 0.5-acre property in 2017 Its ownership was transferred to the defendant entities a year later In October, Easton and Miami-based Cayon Development Group dropped $16.8 million for a Homestead shopping center anchored by a Walmart Neighborhood Market Prime Planet Tostones is hitting the streets for the Festival del Plátano on September 22 Miami’s favorite maker of delicious green plantain snack chips is bringing the crunch to the heart of Allapattah hosted by the award-winning Allapattah Collaborative is set to light up Juan Pablo Duarte Park with a celebration of culture As the neighborhood of Little Santo Domingo prepares to welcome thousands during Hispanic Heritage Month Prime Planet is proud to be a part of this festive event “We’re passionate about connecting with our community and there’s no better way to do that than by sharing our irresistibly crunchy Tostones with festival-goers right where it all happens,” says Marie Gonzalez Business Development Manager at Prime Planet Sourced from the jungles of Ecuador and crafted with care our crunchy plantain chips will be the perfect locally-distributed snack to enjoy at the festival or sampling dishes from the festival’s curated lineup of plantain chefs Be sure to stop by the Prime Planet booth for a taste of our five signature flavors: Original “Whether you’re in the mood for something classic or a little spicy we’ve got the perfect chip to satisfy your cravings And don’t forget to try them in creative dishes like our fan-favorite Mexican Street Corn dip with Tostones or even Tostones nachos—a festival twist on a classic favorite,” Gonzalez added Prime Planet isn’t just about delicious flavors—it’s about healthy They pack a satisfying crunch that’s heartier than standard plantain chips making them a versatile snack for every family member you can feel good about indulging in a snack that’s not only flavorful but better for you “We can’t wait to join the Allapattah community in celebrating the neighborhood’s rich cultural heritage and the incredible work of the Allapattah Collaborative we believe in building communities through the love of good food and what better way to do it than with Miami’s favorite plantain chips,” she continued at Juan Pablo Duarte Park (1776 NW 28th St. FL 33142) and be part of this incredible celebration of culture Don’t miss your chance to experience the crunch of Prime Planet Tostones while enjoying a day filled with music For more information on becoming a distributor or to learn more about Prime Planet, visit www.primeplanet.net Christina Vazquez MIAMI – Two men confronted a 40-year-old burglar on Thursday morning in Miami’s Allapattah area According to the arrest report in the case Authorities said the owner was alerted to the break in thanks to a Ring camera notification “I looked inside and saw he was throwing things around and stuffing items in a bag,” said Silvia Batista She said they invested in the Ring cameras after a burglary back in December when the family vowed they would never be victims again Police officers reported arresting Morales and seizing his black backpack and the two screwdrivers that police believe he used to remove the door lock before police officers arrived there was a fistfight that left the restauranteur with injuries to his face who has a history of unoccupied burglaries an Allapattah favorite and member of the Eater 38 announced it will close its location at the end of the month The restaurant announced on Instagram over the weekend: “As we mark the fourth anniversary of Leku Restaurant in Miami we are filled with profound gratitude for the support and love you have shown us It is with heavy hearts that we announce our decision to close our doors but it is one we have made with thoughtful consideration.” The post thanked the community and confirmed June 30 as their last day at the current location According to the Miami Herald Leku is searching for a new location as its current spot in the primarily industrial Allapattah area's anticipated development has not occurred at the expected pace “We don’t want it to be a negative view of Allapattah—we enjoyed being a part of the community,” the Leku team said in a statement to Eater Miami They added they are looking for a place in Miami to accommodate their growth needs receiving rave reviews for its Basque cuisine in a predominantly outdoor setting attached to the modern art museum Rubell Collection with chef Carlos Garcia leading the kitchen “We have adored seeing our guests become our loyal ambassadors and friends in the past several years We look forward to bringing Leku back to South Florida in the future