Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Liane Morejon Rosh Lowe Samiar Nefzi Andrea Torres Saira Anwer MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said three people were shot on Thursday afternoon in the Glenvar Heights neighborhood’s warehouse area Leer en español the relatives of the victims at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital said a troubled man -- who had made threats before -- shot and killed his maternal brother Cordero-Stutz later confirmed the victim was the half-brother of the shooter was in stable condition while the gunman was in critical condition the shooter was identified as 49-year-old Roberto Leyva Deputies said at one point there was an exchange of gunfire and that a long rifle and a pistol were recovered at the scene A witness shared a video showing a man who was bleeding in the back of a pickup truck and later sitting outside with fire rescue personnel who wearing bullet-proof vests Related story: What we know about the shooter Lidia Amoretti-Morgado said she was driving her daughter to IDOL Cheer a gymnastics center for kids at 7310 SW 45th St. Children could be seen frantically searching for shelter on a business surveillance video as sirens blared and gunshots rang out in the latest outbreak of violence in what family members say is a long-standing dispute There’s a shooter over there,” one child is heard asking in patio surveillance footage provided by All About the Wow Florida Highway Patrol troopers also responded MDFR active call records show fire rescue dispatched 29 units including a helicopter that landed at the nearby Tropical Park Stadium The shooting and the massive law enforcement response that followed frightened parents with their children during Take Your Child to Work Day Related story: Mother describes fear during Miami-Dade active shooting on Take Your Child to Work Day: ‘I just ran’ a batting cage center; and All Purpose Training Alec Hyde said he was working nearby when he heard the gunshots and ran into a bathroom to hide with his coworkers who were in fear “We didn’t really have any control of the situation,” Hyde said “We locked the doors and just kind of sat there.” “It’s a lockdown situation,” said Gil Machado “I get a phone call from a former police officer — he says ‘You’ve got a live shooter in your neighborhood.’” the Glenvar Heights warehouse district remained on lockdown as deputies carrying long rifles moved cautiously between units a man was seen being dragged away by law enforcement SWAT came and busted down the door and got us out,” said Alec Hyed Witnesses said the terror unfolded quickly and felt dangerously close Related story: Deputies set up reunification center To help children meet with their parents after the shooting and during the investigation deputies set up a temporary reunification center at 7391 SW 44 St Deputies temporarily closed a neighboring area of Bird Road and Miller Drive near the Palmetto Expressway Local 10 News Assignment Desk Managing Editor Alissa Gross and Assignment Desk Editors Mercedes Cevallos and Joyce Ortega contributed to this report Breaking news coverage on Facebook Live after deputies report active shooter situation ended Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Liane Morejon is an Emmy-winning reporter who joined the Local 10 News family in January 2010 Liane has a unique perspective on covering news in her own backyard Reporter Rosh Lowe has been covering news for nearly two decades in South Florida 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. AT least three people were shot after a gunman stormed a Florida car dealership and started shooting on Thursday afternoon Cops raced to the scene after a man wearing a face mask opened fire with a rifle at a business in a warehouse area in Miami-Dade The gunman was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz confirmed on Thursday were transported to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital for treatment after the shooting The conditions of the injured people are unclear Initial reports after the shooting indicated the suspect was killed Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office officers rushed to the scene shortly after. Video captured tense moments as deputies moved in with shields raised and weapons drawn, approaching a warehouse unit. Graphic footage from the scene showed a person lying motionless on the floor inside the car repair shop. several individuals were seen sprinting out of the building with their hands in the air as law enforcement evacuated the area A gun could be seen lying on the floor of the shop Special response team swept through the complex clearing buildings and guiding people to safety Witness Taryn Leighton said she was returning from lunch when law enforcement vehicles began speeding past her "I pulled over, thinking it was just an accident," she told NBC affiliate WTVJ "Then I saw officers suiting up with tactical gear and armor so I quickly parked across the street." Another witness described seeing the shooter draw both a handgun and a rifle before opening fire on an officer The witness then fled into a nearby warehouse for safety SWAT officers were also seen inspecting vehicles parked outside Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office didn't immediately respond to a request for comment by The U.S A massive police presence remains at the active scene "This is still active and you could stay out of this area we would really appreciate it,” Cordero-Stutz said Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Terrell Forney Ryan Mackey Leer en español just east of the Palmetto Expressway and south of Bird Road Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said three people were shot during the incident including the suspected shooter who has not been identified by police as of Thursday evening One of the two victims has since been pronounced dead told Local 10 News that he was killed in the shooting His brother told Local 10 News that Rivero was among at least three people rushed to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital’s trauma center following the shooting before he was pronounced dead “He killed my little brother,” the man said the shooter was identified as Roberto Leyva Cordero-Stutz confirmed the victim was the half-brother of the shooter The hospital’s emergency room remained on lockdown Thursday night due to the sensitive nature of the case — both the injured victim and the suspected shooter are believed to be receiving treatment at the same facility “This is still active and if you could stay out of this area we would really appreciate it,” Cordero-Stutz said just after 3 p.m including a helicopter that landed at a nearby football field in Tropical Park deputies stood guard as emotional family members waited for word on their loved ones The shooting frightened parents with their children at nearby businesses during Take Your Child to Work Day No other details about the shooting or a possible motive were immediately released SPECIAL REPORT: Coverage on Facebook Live after deputies report active shooter situation ended Terrell Forney joined Local 10 News in October 2005 as a general assignment reporter but a desire to escape the harsh winters of the north brought him to South Florida Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. although his death has yet to be officially confirmed By CiberCuba Editorial Team Three people were injured by gunfire —including the suspected shooter— during a shooting that occurred this Thursday at a car dealership in the Glenvar Heights area of Miami-Dade according to details confirmed by the county sheriff In statements reported by Local 10 Cordero-Stutz detailed that three people were shot Chaos erupted in the afternoon in the Glenvar Heights area when a man armed with a gun opened fire inside a warehouse where the dealership Priced Right Motors Authorities indicated that the shooter may have turned the gun on himself after injuring two other individuals the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Department (M-DCSO) has not officially confirmed the death of the assailant including SWAT and Florida Highway Patrol patrols arrived at the scene to contain the situation The emergency mobilized over 29 units from the fire rescue service one of which landed in a nearby soccer field at Tropical Park The police also temporarily closed adjacent areas such as Bird Road and Miller Drive while the operational response was underway The shooting occurred on a day when many families were participating in Take Your Child to Work Day “I just ran,” recounted a mother who was with her daughter at a nearby establishment to Local 10 Other businesses were also forced to immediately shut their doors and people became very nervous," said Rosie Riguero who witnessed how the police took control of the intersection at Southwest 72nd Avenue and 48th Street Among the businesses in the area are a gardening equipment store (Lawnmowers R US) and an exclusive gym (All Purpose Training) Several men were seen exiting with their hands raised and later sitting on the grass while being watched by armed officers M-DCSO detectives conducted interrogations of witnesses and official statements with more details about the event are expected to be released in the coming hours Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area while forensic and investigative work is underway The incident took place at the dealership Priced Right Motors and it is believed that the attacker took his own life after opening fire Authorities have not yet officially confirmed the death of the assailant The authorities quickly responded to the shooting in Miami-Dade mobilizing tactical units such as SWAT and the Florida Highway Patrol and more than 29 rescue units were deployed to the scene including helicopters that landed in a nearby field The police temporarily closed adjacent streets while securing the area and conducting evacuations and interrogations The shooting caused panic in the local community especially as it coincided with Take Your Child to Work Day The police urged residents to avoid the area while the investigation was underway A team of journalists committed to reporting on Cuban current affairs and topics of global interest we work to deliver truthful news and critical analysis and injured at least four people at the Southwest 45 dealership and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol were among investigating authorities A helicopter was on hold near the Tropical Park football field With Thursday marked as "Take Your Child to Work Day," the news outlet reported the shooting scared children in the area Little information was known around 3 p.m. Patch will update this breaking news story Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Andrew Perez – Detectives believe a surveillance video shows a 49-year-old murder suspect holding a long rifle about 30 minutes before a recent shooting in a warehouse area in Miami-Dade County Detectives believe the video shows Roberto Leyva getting on his motorcycle before he headed to the Glenvar Heights neighborhood Deputies later found he was also armed with a gun Deputies accused Leyva of also injuring Armando Yadro Alea The massive law enforcement response to a report of an active shooter caused panic in the area Leyva was injured and fire rescue personnel took him to the HCA Florida Kendall Hospital Detectives asked anyone with information about this or other cases to call Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 to remain anonymous Andrew Perez is a South Florida native who joined the Local 10 News team in May 2014 Some features on this page require the use of a different browser The links on this page will redirect you to the OCULUS database where you can use the "PUBLIC OCULUS LOGIN" button to access the database and retrieve the desired document(s). Return to the Florida Brownfields Area and Site Documentation page There are currently no Events/Public Notices that match the selected criteria Andrea Torres a gymnastics center in Miami-Dade County’s Glenvar Heights area Thursday when deputies and fire rescue personnel responded to a shooting nearby Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office deputies set up a reunification center nearby at 7391 SW 44 St Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz later said 3 were shot Related story: Sheriff says gunman, 2 victims shot at Miami-Dade warehouse area There was a massive law enforcement response The shooting frightened parents with their children during Take Your Child to Work Day The area is also home to the Lawnmowers R US Rosie Riguero said she was in a store at her desk working when she saw deputies take over the area at Southwest 72 Avenue and 48 Street “We started shutting all our doors, telling our clients -- our store was full of clients -- ‘Please do not go outside!’ People got nervous,” Riguero said Men walked out with their arms raised and sat on the grass as deputies stood guard and a SWAT team has been deployed in the area A mass shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon left at least four people injured in a warehouse area of the Glenvar Heights neighborhood in Miami-Dade County The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. at the facilities of Priced Right Motors, Inc., a car dealership located at 7321 SW 45th Street, where other businesses such as batting centers, gardening stores, and gyms also operate, as reported by Local 10 the owner of one of the businesses in the area and a witness to the events at least four people were shot during the attack The victims were attended to by teams from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue who quickly arrived along with agents from the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office The police reported that the shooter has not been captured and remains at large prompting the deployment of a SWAT team and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) personnel in the surrounding area Authorities have not yet confirmed the motive for the shooting or the identities of the injured and are investigating the incident as an active case of armed violence The area, usually frequented by workers and clients of businesses such as Hitting .365, Lawnmowers R US, and the All Purpose Training gym, was cordoned off by the police while search and evidence collection efforts were underway Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area and to cooperate by providing any information that may lead to the suspect's whereabouts At least four people were injured in the mass shooting that took place at a car dealership in the Glenvar Heights neighborhood of Miami-Dade The authorities quickly responded to the shooting deploying Miami-Dade Fire Rescue teams and Sheriff deputies from the county a SWAT team and Florida Highway Patrol officers were mobilized in the area The shooter has not been captured and remains at large prompting an intense search by the authorities The police have cordoned off the area of the shooting and have urged the public to avoid the area and assist with any information that could help locate the suspect Search efforts and evidence collection have been intensified Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Saira Anwer Liane Morejon the chaotic outcome of what authorities say was a long-simmering family feud that turned deadly Leer en español Eduardo Rivero Jr.,34. identified by relatives as a family member involved in the dispute, was shot and killed by his half-brother, Roberto Leyva Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said the shooting occurred just before 1 p.m outside the Priced Right Motors dealership in the Glenvar Heights neighborhood’s warehouse area was critically injured during an exchange of gunfire with Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputies who responded to the active shooter situation who deputies identified as Armando Yadro Alea was hospitalized and is in stable condition as of Friday afternoon Business surveillance footage captured the terrifying moments as children darted across a parking lot searching for safety as sirens blared in the background showed people ducking behind parked vehicles and calling for help as chaos unfolded “This family problem has been going on for years,” said Rosie Cordero-Stutz with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Sources told Local 10 News that Rivero had recently inherited the dealership from his late father — a development that may have fueled the tension Related story: Miami-Dade man inherits car dealership — then is killed by half-brother, sources say Law enforcement sources said shots rang out just before noon in a warehouse area off Southwest 74th Avenue including SWAT teams and deputies armed with rifles clearing each business unit one by one “I get a phone call from a former police officer who says ‘You’ve got a live shooter in your neighborhood — it’s a lockdown situation,’” said Gil Machado Nearby shops and warehouses were placed on lockdown for several hours Employees described hiding in bathrooms and back rooms as police searched for the shooter “We were hiding in the shower,” said Alec Hyed “SWAT came and busted down the door and got us out.” “It was scary because of the sound of the shooting,” said Dax Gonzalez Joaquín Cortez told Local 10 News that he and others hid inside a gym bathroom until deputies broke through the glass to help them evacuate Law enforcement officers were seen detaining at least one person dragging a man across the pavement as gunfire was still echoing in the background Rivero’s family members returned to the dealership Friday but declined to speak about the shooting Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and have not yet announced whether any charges have been filed Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 Saira Anwer joined the Local 10 News team in July 2018 Saira is two-time Emmy-nominated reporter and comes to South Florida from Madison where she was working as a reporter and anchor Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Annaliese Garcia Leer en español Thursday near Bird Road and Southwest 72nd Avenue “He killed my little brother — he’s deceased!” a man named Michael one of Rivero’s brothers cried out outside HCA Florida Kendall Hospital Authorities said the suspected shooter, who deputies identified Thursday as Roberto Leyva Investigators said he is believed to have shot himself after the incident and was transported to the hospital in critical condition A photo obtained by Local 10 News shows Leyva strapped to a stretcher his chest exposed and marked by a large tattoo Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz confirmed that deputies believe the attack was deliberate and personal a family problem that had been going on for years,” she said “The subject went there specifically to confront his half-brother.” who spoke briefly with Local 10 News outside the hospital Thursday said Leyva had a troubled past both with the courts and within the family Video from Sky 10 showed a medical helicopter landing at Tropical Park to airlift the victims on Thursday afternoon Nearly a dozen Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputies secured the emergency room entrance as emotions flared outside the hospital Police continue to investigate the shooting as relatives grapple with the tragedy and the loss of a man they say was trying to carry on his father’s legacy More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsPublished: October 6 Most of them require an identification for proof of residency and have a limit of bags per household Here is a list of sandbag distribution locations: Copyright 2024 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Chris Gothner – A former Boy Scouts troop leader is facing a sexual battery charge in Miami-Dade County after police said a man came forward to report that he abused him as a young boy five decades ago was taken into custody in Clay County under an Oct 1 arrest warrant and transferred to the Miami-Dade jail system Friday morning told investigators the abuse began when he was roughly 8 to 10 years old and a member of a Boy Scouts troop in what was then Dade County According to an arrest warrant from the Miami-Dade Police Department, detectives began looking into Motes, “a long-time leader within the organization,” in 2022 after the victim filed claims with the Boy Scouts of America amid a “nationwide appeal” from the organization for victims of sexual abuse to come forward Police said BSA requested that its South Florida Council forward the claim which “documented multiple instances of sexual abuse,” to MDPD The warrant states that detectives interviewed the victim in November 2022 veteran MDPD Special Victims Bureau Detective Paul Espana wrote that the victim was part of Troop 272 while in elementary school and Motes “fostered a close relationship” with the boy while serving as a leader used that relationship to “manipulate and sexually abuse” the young boy Authorities said the victim was able to “recall and describe certain incidents in detail,” including a specific incident in which Motes abused him while parked in a vehicle at Twin Island Lake in the unincorporated Glenvar Heights area The victim told police that Motes “would provide him with tokens related to his military service as gifts or rewards,” which he kept and was able to show detectives The warrant states that police found probable cause to have Motes jailed on a count of sexual battery on a child he remained held without bond in the Metrowest Detention Center Chris Gothner joined the Local 10 News team in 2022 as a Digital Journalist Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Andrea Torres MIAMI – Detectives noticed two men wearing ski masks and a hooded sweatshirt on a hot sunny day in Florida City and suspected they were getting ready to commit a robbery A detective reported starting to follow the stolen silver Honda CRV on Wednesday when they were near Southwest 344 Street and 177 Avenue It ended in the area of State Road 826 near Northwest 47 Avenue in the Glenvar Heights neighborhood Miami-Dade detectives later reported the Honda CRV had been stolen on May 24 in Opa-locka was at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Thursday near Doral facing five charges on the new case after the chase and two charges on warrant cases Payne appeared in court facing charges of battery against a police officer fleeing and eluding a police officer at high speed The warrant cases are for driving with a suspended license and leaving the scene of an accident had been arrested earlier this year for possession of a controlled substance he faced two misdemeanor charges of loitering or prowling and trespassing of an occupied structure Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Christine Hernandez was set to preside over Payne’s case and Judge Lizzet Martinez over Joseph’s case Copyright 2023 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved 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 – Authorities arrested PGA Tour golfer Erik Compton on felony and misdemeanor charges after police accused him of committing domestic violence against his wife at their southwest Miami-Dade home over the weekend Police said the incident happened just after 9:30 Saturday evening at the couple’s home in the 6800 block of Southwest 70th Avenue in the Glenvar Heights area According to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Police Department Compton and his wife were having a verbal argument over “relationship issues” when things escalated after she took out her cellphone and began recording grabbed the phone out of his wife’s hand and threw it into their pool then grabbed her by the shoulders and threw her into a wall leaving her with small bruises on her left arm The report states that Compton’s wife left drove to a friend’s house and called police Compton invoked his right to an attorney and declined to speak with police about the incident who was born and raised in the Miami area and graduated from Miami Palmetto Senior High School was arrested on a strong-armed robbery charge — a second-degree felony — and a misdemeanor battery charge Compton was taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center and later bonded out Add South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández to the list of elected officials backing Miami-Dade School Board member Lucia Báez-Geller’s bid to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District Báez-Geller’s campaign this week announced an endorsement from Fernández, a former state lawmaker who won the South Miami mayoralty in 2022 Fernández was effusive in an accompanying statement “Lucia Báez-Geller consistently prioritizes people over politics She has demonstrated courage by advocating for the rights of the voiceless and marginalized within the School Board In an era characterized by congressional gridlock we require a public servant who prioritizes the interests of (CD 27) constituents,” he said “This is why I am proud to endorse Lucia Báez-Geller for Florida’s 27th Congressional District.” Bay Harbor Islands Council member Molly Diallo and North Miami Council member Scott Galvin “I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández for my candidacy for Congress,” she said in a statement “Mayor Fernández’s commitment to public service and tireless advocacy for our community exemplify true leadership I am grateful for his support and look forward to working together to serve the people of our district.” Báez-Geller is running to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar. She faces one Democratic Primary opponent, former Key Biscayne Mayor Mike Davey, who raised $314,000 in just five weeks last quarter Both trailed Salazar, who collected $474,000 in the first three months of 2024 to lead Primary challenger Royland Lara, who reported no first-quarter campaign finance activity but qualified for the race, according to state records CD 27 covers a large portion of Miami-Dade County West Miami and the unincorporated neighborhoods of Coral Terrace Analyses of CD 27 show it is now safer than before for Republicans but still the most closely divided congressional district in Florida the highest percentage for the voting age population anywhere in the state Jesse Scheckner has covered South Florida with a focus on Miami-Dade County since 2012. His work has been recognized by the Hearst Foundation, Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Society of News Editors, Florida MMA Awards and Miami New Times. 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STAFF LOGIN The family of a man killed in a May 2019 motorcycle crash with a Miami-Dade County bus will receive $950,000 through legislation Gov the county was able to pay $300,000 without action by the Legislature Jason Sanchez, 33, was traveling on his 2009 Yamaha motorbike on Southwest 107th Avenue in West Miami-Dade on May 13, 2019, when a Metrobus driver improperly advanced into an intersection Sanchez took all necessary precautions that day He wore a helmet and traveled “at or below the posted speed limit.” But he did not have enough time to react when the bus driver failed to stop at the marked intersection at Southwest 176th Street and 107th Avenue Sanchez sustained “fatal blunt force injuries,” the lawsuit said For the $950,000 balance of the settlement to reach Sanchez’s family, a lawmaker had to take up the cause. Doral Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez and Miami Rep. Juan Carlos Porras did so through legislation (SB 6) that received near-uniform support in both chambers of the Legislature Only Gainesville Sen. Keith Perry, a fellow Republican, voted “no.” He explained while discussing separate but similar legislation that while he sympathizes with the aggrieved parties seeking recompense he believes bypassing governmental payout caps circumvents rather than adheres to state law SB 6 and measures like it are classified as “claims bills” or “relief acts” and are a means of compensating a person or entity for injuries or losses caused by the negligence or error of a public officer or agency They arise when appropriate damages exceed what is allowable under Florida’s sovereign immunity laws which protect governments from costly lawsuits by limiting what can be paid without legislative action Currently, the Legislature must approve settlements higher than $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident. 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Email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @JesseScheckner Show Breaking News BarCloseNewsAmy Viteri – Neighbors living in Miami-Dade County's Glenvar Heights community compare it to a real-life version of the movie "Neighbors," in which a suburban family's peaceful street is invaded by a fraternity house Except people living here said this is their reality "The students are constantly having these late-night parties walking drunk aimlessly," neighbor Jessica Cruz said Cruz told Local 10 News investigative reporter Amy Viteri the neighborhood has become in many ways an extension of the University of Miami campus They all belong to a fraternity," she said referring to a large home in the 5500 block of Southwest 67th Avenue Cruz said a handful of developers have bought up properties and some are building large multi-bedroom homes that are essentially off-campus dorms Neighbors complain of late-night speeding and drunken behavior particularly at the home on Southwest 67th Avenue several school buses took people to the home for a party there are several similar student rentals nearby Photographs show cars parked haphazardly in yards and on the street trash piles attracting rodents and even portable bathrooms in one yard Police have been called to at least one of the homes several times and Local 10 found several noise violation citations have been issued and paid Cruz and other neighbors have joined together to hire an attorney They have sent petitions to the county and written letters expressing their frustrations "One of the neighbors was actually approached by the students and they kind of threatened him and said Our landlord is well-connected with the county and nothing is going to happen to him,'" Cruz said The home on Southwest 67th Avenue is owned by Julio Del Rey own several properties in the area and the family is also politically connected District 7 Commissioner Xavier Suarez told Viteri there is no special treatment in this case "We're not influenced by any powerful person," Suarez said Local 10 learned the Del Rey brothers contributed $10,000 each to the campaign of the commissioner's son Commissioner Suarez told Viteri he was not aware of any contributions and said the county has taken action the county sent a cease-and-desist letter to Julio Del Rey threatening a lawsuit saying the county has never defined the term "one-family residence." "People should have the expectation if they move into a residential neighborhood that they're not going to have frat houses next to their home," Commissioner Suarez said that the house "was legally built and legally leased to the current tenants Please note the honorable Marcia Del Rey has no ownership or stake in this property." 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Annette Taddeo, a small business owner who made history in 2017 as the first Latina Democrat to win a seat in the chamber Both have roots in Latin American countries overrun by Marxist oppressors West Miami and a slew of unincorporated neighborhoods compose CD 27 The district has alternated blue and red since longtime Republican Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen retired in January 2019 It remains the most closely divided congressional district in South Florida Both candidates performed strongly in the Aug Salazar took 81% of the vote against a lone opponent while Taddeo knocked off two adversaries with 68% of ballots cast in her favor Salazar was born in Miami to Cuban expatriates who escaped Fidel Castro’s communist regime while Taddeo fled Colombia as a teenager to escape communist terrorism produced an ad painting Taddeo in a similar light for participating in an April 2018 panel discussion on expanding health care access alongside several other local politicians and groups including the Miami chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America entered politics in 2018 to succeed Ros-Lehtinen but lost that year to Democrat Donna Shalala a former cabinet member in President Bill Clinton’s administration Fighting “leaders in Congress on the left (who) want to implement socialism in this country” is the top platform issue listed on her website establishing term limits for federally elected officials environmental protection and broadening access to education Taddeo, 55, leaned into her personal story this election cycle she underwent 19 surgeries to correct a cleft lip she fled to America — first to Alabama — after the Marxist guerilla group FARC kidnapped her father For nearly 30 years, she’s run LanguageSpeak a Miami-based translation services company when she unsuccessfully tried to unseat Ros-Lehtinen a moderate Republican with some liberal leanings She also ran as former Gov. Charlie Crist’s running mate during the 2014 gubernatorial race. She ran this year against Crist and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in the Democratic Primary for the Governor until June, when she switched to the CD 27 contest Her platform this election prioritizes access to affordable education and health care supporting measures to improve Florida’s water cleanliness protecting the environment and strengthening American democracy After reports arose of a voter registration scam in which Spanish-speaking Miami residents were tricked into switching their party affiliation from Democratic to Republican Taddeo led an effort to determine who was responsible She later convinced her Republican colleagues in Tallahassee to include language raising financial penalties for organizations whose employees alter voting registration forms without a person’s knowledge in legislation that will go into effect next year Taddeo has also been unafraid to criticize her own party at the local and federal levels. In February, she and Republican Miami Sen. Ileana Garcia teamed up to lead the Senate in opposing Biden’s removal of FARC from the U.S The vote cost her with the National Rifle Association, which gave her a “D” rating in September the lowest ranking the organization gave any member of the GOP The following month, she was among six Florida Republican members of Congress to vote for the Respect for Marriage Act to preserve national marriage equality She also earned praise for supporting a bipartisan resolution reinstating federal limits on methane emissions from oil and gas producers Her signature bill is the Dignity Act a 532-page package that would create a pathway to citizenship for migrants living in the country illegally The measure would create multiple programs through which undocumented residents can stay and work in the U.S The money collected would fund retraining programs for U.S workers and strengthen the southern border The bill has yet to gain any traction in the House which included a $12 million set-aside for DeSantis’ migrant-relocation program the authorizing language specified the funds were for moving migrants out of Florida Salazar also has perpetuated Trump’s false narrative there was systemic voter fraud in the 2020 election. Speaking on Miami station Radio Mambi on Jan. 11, 2021, she referenced a widely discredited conspiracy theory involving voter discrepancies in Pennsylvania Two years after Americans elected Biden as President, there is still no evidence of voter fraud widespread or systemic enough to have swayed the outcome of the election Taddeo raised $1.6 million and spent all but $45,000 of it by the beginning of November. Outside PACs provided assists, including actress Eva Longoria’s progressive PAC, Latino Victory Fund a PAC targeting vulnerable Republicans across the country Salazar carries into Election Day endorsements from most of her Republican peers in Congress, as well as nods from DeSantis the South Florida Council of Firefighters and National Association of Police Organizations Taddeo, meanwhile, has the backing of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Leader Steny Hoyer Eric Swalwell and Debbie Wasserman Schultz Her most newsworthy endorsement came from former Florida GOP Chair Al Cárdenas on Oct He said it was the first time in four decades he was backing a Democrat for Congress that’s now a precondition for supporting anyone running for office: Is your country more important than your particular career Jesse Scheckner has covered South Florida with a focus on Miami-Dade County since 2012. His work has been recognized by the Hearst Foundation, Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Society of News Editors, Florida MMA Awards and Miami New Times. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @JesseScheckner The four-way race for Miami-Dade County Commission’s open seat representing District 6 heated up last month with two rivals raising six figures — and in a virtual dead heat for fundraising Coral Gables Commissioner Jorge Fors raised more than $231,000 in May for his race to represent District 6 on the Commission Between his personal account and his political committee, NextGen Florida Leadership They are up against business owner Dariel Fernandez and Miami Springs Councilman Victor Vazquez Cabrera Thursday received the endorsement of Hialeah Mayor Steve Bovo and four members of Hialeah’s City Council “Hialeah needs courageous leadership on the County Commission to address issues like traffic our quality of life and the affordability crisis,” Bovo said Bovo was joined by Council President Carl Zogby “He has my full backing and endorsement,” Bovo said Fors, however, started the race with the endorsement of Rebeca Sosa West Miami and Virginia Gardens; parts of Coral Gables Hialeah and Miami; and several neighborhoods in Miami-Dade’s unincorporated area Fors received his single biggest May donation — $10,000 — from Ortus Engineering in Miami The real estate sector accounted for the largest sector of Fors’ support he received $73,070 from real estate interests Lawyers and law firms accounted for the second-largest category of donations Four political committees also donated $1,000 each: New Leadership Network Hialeah Fire PAC; Basic Principles in Miami; and Reform Government in Tampa Conservative Choice political committee in Tallahassee sent $5,000 Fors sent most of the money out of his $43,339 in May expenses to Marin & Sons He paid them $48,475 for a variety of items with the largest being $20,950 for mailers Fors’ donor list also shows $1,000 refunds given to his now-rival for the seat, Cabrera, and to the political committee of Cabrera’s wife, Republican Rep. Demi Busatta Cabrera Commission candidate Cabrera received his biggest, single donation of the month from a Coral Gables political committee. Conservatives for a Better Florida sent him $60,000, which is future House Speaker Daniel Perez’s political committee. Republican Rep. Anthony Rodriguez’s committee political committees sent him a total of $139,000 The biggest checks went to Miranda Advocacy in Cutler Bay The Berthier Group in Coral Gables was paid $10,000 for political communications and social media consulting Fernandez, a business owner, meanwhile, netted a total of $15,136 in May for his campaign and has $26,488 to spend between his personal account and his political committee, Integrity in Government holds a total of $20,597 in his campaign account The campaigns were facing a deadline June 10 to report all financial activity through May 31 After months of mutual name-calling and accusations of impropriety María Elvira Salazar has won the right to serve for another two years in Florida’s 27th Congressional District With all ballots tallied by early Wednesday morning Salazar had 57.3% of the 237,345 votes cast compared to 42.7% for Democratic state Sen The outcome caps the costliest and what many predicted to be the most closely contested congressional race in South Florida this election cycle It also marks the first time in eight years a political party retained control of CD 27 which encompasses all or part of the Miami-Dade County municipalities of Miami The district also contains the unincorporated neighborhoods of Coral Terrace The General Election race for CD 27 pitted Salazar, a decorated former TV journalist with two years of lawmaking experience, against Taddeo, a small business owner who made history in 2017 as the first Latina Democrat to win a seat in the chamber Both candidates have long lived in Miami-Dade County Taddeo fled Colombia as a teenager to escape communist terrorism The move was an attempt to flip the script on the incumbent, who since her first run at public office has applied the “socialist” label to Democrats this year produced an ad painting Taddeo in a similar light for participating in an April 2018 panel discussion on expanding health care access alongside several other local politicians and groups entered politics in 2018 by running to succeed longtime Republican Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen She lost that year to Democrat Donna Shalala But she won their rematch two years later. As she continued to do this election cycle, Salazar targeted the district’s Spanish-speaking population frequently by radio, likening her opponent’s policy proposals to those of the Cuban oppressors and tying her to U.S Fighting “leaders in Congress on the left (who) want to implement socialism in this country” was the top platform issue listed on Salazar’s website this cycle She was also former Gov. Charlie Crist’s running mate during the 2014 gubernatorial race. Before switching to the CD 27 contest in June she ran this year against Crist and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in the Democratic Primary for Governor Taddeo’s platform this election prioritized access to affordable education and health care After reports surfaced of a voter registration scam in which Spanish-speaking Miami residents were tricked into switching their party affiliation from Democratic to Republican Taddeo spearheaded an effort to determine who was responsible Taddeo was also unafraid to criticize her own party. In February, she and Republican Miami Sen. Ileana Garcia teamed up to lead the Senate in opposing Biden’s removal of FARC from the U.S Her signature legislation is the Dignity Act Salazar also perpetuated Trump’s false narrative that there was systemic voter fraud in the 2020 election. Speaking on Spanish-language Miami station Radio Mambi on Jan. 11, 2021, she referenced a widely discredited conspiracy theory involving voter discrepancies in Pennsylvania Taddeo raised $1.6 million and spent all but $45,000 of it by early November. Outside PACs provided assists, including actress Eva Longoria’s progressive PAC, Latino Victory Fund Taddeo, meanwhile, had backing from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Leader Steny Hoyer The website FiveThirtyEight offered a less sunny forecast for the challenger it gave Taddeo an 8% chance of winning based on 40,000 simulations of the election Early voting in Miami-Dade didn’t help to brighten matters for Taddeo as more Republicans than Democrats casted ballots ahead of Election Day Jesse Scheckner has covered South Florida with a focus on Miami-Dade County since 2012. His work has been recognized by the Hearst Foundation, Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Society of News Editors, Florida MMA Awards and Miami New Times. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @JesseScheckner Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInUPDATEFire officials say that a house fire that happened in the Glenvar Heights area of Roanoke County has been deemed accidental and caused by combustibles too close to a heat source. Officials say smoke alarms were working and alerted occupants to the fire. No one was injured in a structure fire Monday on Glenvar Heights Boulevard in Roanoke County. According to a news release, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to the report at about 3:45 p.m., in the 5000 block of Glenvar Heights Boulevard in the Fort Lewis community. First arriving crews from Fort Lewis found heavy smoke inside the first floor of the two-story home, but the fire was brought under control in about 15 minutes, the release stated. The home was occupied by one adult and one teenager at the time of the fire, but they and the family's three dogs made it out safely. One other adult was not at home at the time of the fire, the release added. There was light smoke damage to the home, but the family likely will be able to remain there tonight, the report stated. Units from Fort Lewis, the City of Salem, Masons Cove and North County responded to the fire, the release added. The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the scene to estimate damage. Transform your house into a happy green space with plants, trees and shrubs of all sizes at these garden centers and nurseries. 🪴 Whether you’re looking to refresh your backyard garden with some potted trees or add some color to your living room with flowers, plants can make a huge difference to a space. And no matter what size or variation you’re on the hunt for, there’s certainly a plant out there that suits you and your home. Here are some of the best plant shops in Miami to turn your home into your very own urban jungle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mimo Garden Center (@mimogardencenter) Escape the hustle and bustle of the city life and become one with nature at this garden oasis. With pots and plants of every size, check out which ones best suit your needs. They offer both indoor and outdoor plants, from small succulents to shaded ones, and even self-watering pots are available! Not only can you come to purchase plants here, but you can also hang out under their tree canopies and grab a bite to eat next door at the newly opened Sunny Side Cafe & Eatery. Where: 7238 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Midtown Garden Center (@midtowngardencenter) Tune into the nooks and crannies of this urban jungle-esque’s enclaves where there is nothing but good vibes. The garden carries a huge selection of indoor and outdoor plants, as well as succulents, cacti, orchids and more. The coolest thing about this spot is that you can indulge in their onsite food trucks and sit down in one of their many garden tables! View this post on Instagram A post shared by kreativegardens (@kreativegardens) This dreamy, unique shop is the perfect place to fall in love with one of their many plants and flowers, but they also teach you how to understand your plants’ needs for the best possible care. 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There’s even a greenhouse filled with shade and interior plants, and several outdoor areas filled with gorgeous flowers. Annuals, perennials, shrubs, hanging baskets, palm trees – you name it and they have it. As you walk around, recharge, connect and become one with nature in the ambiance of their beautiful garden. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Galloway Farm Nursery | Miami (@galloway_farm_nursery) Serving the community for over 40 years, all two and a half acres of this flora and fauna paradise is a great place for a stroll among beautiful blooming plants and dancing butterflies, or a rest under the shade of a tiki hut by the koi pond. Marvel at their incredible selection of orchids, bromeliads, butterfly garden plants — like wild coffee, beauty berry, golden shrimp, and firebush — as well as all kinds of flowering and fruit trees and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Casaplanta Garden Center 🌴 (@casaplantamiami) If you’re looking to design the perfect look for your living room, office, patio or garden, this massive nursery features trees and plants for just about every occasion. Browse through hundreds of planters, palm trees, topiaries, citrus trees, succulents and everything in between. And then cool off in a shady room where you’ll see hundreds of other species ranging from begonias to Birds of Paradise. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Perfect Choice Nursery (@perfectchoicenursery) Searching for your ‘perfect choice?’ There’s so much to see at this plant lover’s oasis and you’ll love the vibrant colors that you’ll be able to bring to your home and yard. They have something for everyone, from large trees to beautiful fiddle leaf figs, and even have a greenhouse where they keep their more rare and special varieties. Where: 4700 SW 186th Ave, Southwest Ranches, FL 33332 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Living Color Garden Center (@livingcolorgardencenter) you won’t get enough of walking around this serene garden offering 5 acres of ever-evolving plants They actually grow all of their plants right next door at their sister nursery Make sure to stop by and experience the tranquility Check out this interesting new listing in Glenvar Heights Here’s a pleasant two-story townhome built on stilts on a lake in Miami that just listed for $699,000 Located in Glenvar Heights at 5000 Southwest 69th Place the corner residence offers three bedrooms and over 2,900 square feet of living space and a large terrace overlooking the water with a private floating dock which includes amenities like a 1.5-mile jogging trail MIAMI – Two Cuban-American Republicans will be walking into the U.S House next year after unseating two Democratic incumbents who outspent them during their campaigns a political science professor at Florida International University said it’s not surprising this happened as Miami-Dade County played a key role in President Donald Trump’s victory in Florida The swing state represents 29 electoral college votes Trump needs 270 to win in a tight race against former vice president Joe Biden “I think it was a real repudiation of Democrats and that progressive wing and to see these kinds of numbers that Trump has won and to see the flipping of these tw congressional seats is a pretty powerful message to be sending,” DePalo-Gould said “I think this was actually a surprise,” DePalo-Gould said District 27′s area also includes the town of Cutler Bay and the villages of Palmetto Bay Shalala’s predecessor, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen represented the district until she announced she was not going to be running for reelection in 2018 Miami-Dade County’s Supervisor of Elections has yet to announce the official results since voters overseas have until Nov Both districts were among the top three Florida congressional races that raised the most funds. The Federal Election Commission reported District 26 candidates raised about $8 million and District 27 candidates raised about $6.5 million, according to the Center for Responsive Politics Copyright 2020 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved The dining room at Glenvar where total accommodation extends to 2,325 sq ft Celine NaughtonFri 29 Apr 2022 at 03:30Glenvar the population of Naas more than doubled from 10,017 to 21,393 to become the second largest town in County Kildare When this year’s census figures are counted you can bet the numbers will have jumped yet again given that demand for housing here now far outweighs supply favoured by priced-out Dubliners as a place where they could afford to put down roots and still be within driving distance of the city In light traffic you can be at the airport in half an hour and the city centre in 40 minutes it’s no surprise that local property prices have lifted This is especially so in sought-after developments like Rathasker Heights a leafy enclave of detached bungalows on the Kilcullen Road with the sales agent reporting plenty of interest from would-be buyers seeking a foothold in the town Glenvar (as No47 is known) is more than twice the size of an average three-bed semi it’s been maintained and upgraded over the years with double-glazed windows Set on a corner site overlooking a communal green the C2 BER-rated house has a big entrance hall five bedrooms (one ensuite) and a family bathroom There’s a good-sized back garden and patio while an adjoining garage could be converted to add further living space No47 Rathasker Heights is for sale at €770,000 with Sherry FitzGerald O’Reilly: (045) 866 466 Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Authorities responded to a shooting that occurred in a warehouse area located in the Glenvar Heights neighborhood Authorities responded to a shooting that occurred in a warehouse area located in Glenvar Heights (Miami-Dade County Initial reports indicate that three people sustained gunshot wounds and the alleged shooter was shot The wounded were transported to a nearby hospital The shooting occurred at a confined area between SW 72 Avenue and SW 45 Street in the early afternoon The Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office reported that the area is closed to traffic and asks anyone who needs to go through the area to seek alternate routes to their destinations and not put themselves in danger "Due to heavy police activity on an active investigation Stay out of the area and seek alternate routes," authorities communicated via X Cuba in Miami was born in 2008 with the purpose of being a space for news and information for Cubans in Miami and around the world CubaenMiami.com serves as a space for Cubans to express their opinions and be informed about what is happening in Cuba and the world Thanks to a loyal group of collaborators and editors CubaenMiami.com is today one of the preferred sites for the Cuban community in Miami CubaenMiami.com is owned by Miami Web Marketing with headquarters at: 1101 Brickell Ave South Tower #8 A shooting was reported a few hours ago at a used car dealership in the Glenvar Heights neighborhood prompting a large deployment of law enforcement in the area The shooting took place at 7321 SW 45th St. which was surrounded by officers from the Miami-Dade Police Department and the city's Fire Department to deal with the incident the area was filled with emergency equipment within minutes including 29 firefighting units ready to assist those affected Rescue helicopters also arrived on the scene as the incident unfolded just before 1:30 p.m. An official on the scene reported that at least four individuals were struck by gunfire although an M-DCSO representative has not yet verified this information Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) officers and a SWAT team arrived to assist at the scene The area with access from 45th Street and Southwest 74th Avenue is a bit crowded it is home to the All Purpose Training gym the Lawnmowers R US store and Hitting .365 the motive that led this person to shoot others has not been determined Authorities recommended residents avoid transit through this area until the incident is contained Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value"