Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Amanda Batchelor HIALEAH GARDENS – A 37-year-old woman from Hialeah Gardens was arrested last week after she physically abused her daughter Leer en español Hialeah Gardens police were called to a school Friday by a school resource officer who reported that a girl had arrived at the school with visible marks on her face The age of the child and the name of the school were redacted from the publicly released report Police said officers spoke with a school counselor who had spoken to the girl She said the girl told her that her mother had hit her the previous night because she “ate all of her food.” the girl claimed that Flores grabbed her with both hands by the shirt and began shaking her from side to side digging her knuckles into her daughter’s chest Police said Flores then grabbed the victim by the neck pushed her to the floor and punched her in the face and head area the victim provided the same story when questioned by two law enforcement officials Police said she also told them that her mother had “violently hit her in the past.” Flores was arrested at her home that same day and denied the allegations against her despite the visible injuries on the victim’s body Police said Flores’ own father spoke to a detective at the police station that same day and informed the detective that his daughter has always treated the victim differently than her siblings and that he had told Flores in the past that he would like to take full custody of the victim the grandfather went back to the victim’s home to wait for the victim to come home from school so he could look after her The Florida Department of Children and Families was notified about the allegations however it’s unclear whether the grandfather will be granted custody of the girl Flores faces charges of child abuse without great bodily harm and battery Flores was no longer appearing in the online jail database Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com 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. Hialeah Gardens Elementary School Principal Idaniel Gonzalez Miami-Dade County Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez and community leaders gathered at Hialeah Gardens Elementary for a groundbreaking ceremony to symbolically break ground on a new $8M facilities enhancement project This project will significantly enhance the school’s infrastructure by adding more classrooms This project is made possible thanks to the community’s support through the 2012 voter-approved General Obligation Bond which is funding modernization and construction across the District These improvements aim to increase student capacity and provide essential technology upgrades for all schools “We had a great day celebrating this event with the students of Hialeah Gardens Elementary and our community This construction project will improve the school’s facilities and positively impact our students’ learning experiences,” said Board Member Alonso “I would like to thank the community for their generous support in making this project possible.” look no further than Miami Community Newspapers This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed With topics ranging from local news to community events Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area and local initiatives within its respective community Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. 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Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Chris Gothner – Medics airlifted a pedestrian to Jackson Memorial Hospital after a crash in Hialeah Gardens on Friday morning Leer en español at Okeechobee Road and Northwest 87th Avenue State troopers and Hialeah Gardens police were still at the scene just after 7:15 a.m Local 10 News has contacted the Florida Highway Patrol seeking additional information about the crash and the victim’s condition Chris Gothner joined the Local 10 News team in 2022 as a Digital Journalist El Car Wash is excited to invite families and businesses to the grand opening celebration of its newest location in Hialeah Gardens This public event will feature live music from some of Miami’s hottest DJs Guests can enjoy complimentary treats from local favorites like La Cafetera and limited-time special membership offers As part of the company’s commitment to the community they are honoring Hialeah’s Hometown Heroes by offering free washes to members of the City’s Police and Fire Departments a few lucky guests will win a free year of unlimited washes—just show up on the event day for the chance to win El Car Wash is also proud to give back on a larger scale The company is also announcing its $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region to support wildfire relief efforts furthering its mission to make a positive impact both locally and beyond Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Bridgette Matter – A Hialeah Gardens man is accused of killing his spouse by blowing up their vehicle Leer en español Neighbors like Miguel Hernandez say an explosion woke him out of his sleep earlier in February Nearby home surveillance video captured the explosion which Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said was caused by an “unknown incendiary device or improvised explosive device.” Hernandez said he heard screams as the victim was being burned alive 1 in the 8800 block of Northwest 114th Terrace in Hialeah Gardens outside of the home of suspect Noel Ruiz-Mestre Investigators say the couple got into a fight and the victim tried getting out of the car before it was intentionally set on fire Miami-Dade firefighters found the victim in the front passenger seat called 911 after stabbing himself in the stomach multiple times He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and also suffered burns from the explosion Ruiz-Mestre is facing second-degree murder and arson charges and remained hospitalized as of Tuesday The victim has not been publicly identified 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 Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Andrea Torres – Miami-Dade firefighters responded to a parked semi-trailer truck on fire on Wednesday in Hialeah Gardens Leer en español The truck was at the loading dock of a warehouse at 9700 NW 79 Ave 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 a senior exactly one month after a deadly New Year’s Eve crash at her Hialeah Gardens condominium complex Investigators said she was drunk behind the wheel when she drove into a lake was taken into custody on a DUI manslaughter charge at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Friday Leer en español According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office the crash happened in a lake behind the Vista Del Lago Condominium at 9915 W An MDSO arrest report states that Vega drove into the complex at around 11 p.m with 69-year-old Elsa Pintor in the passenger’s seat Deputies said as she went through the parking lot she “suddenly accelerated,” hitting a yellow pole and a chain link fence before plunging her vehicle into the lake Authorities said Vega began to escape the vehicle and an arriving Hialeah Gardens police sergeant encountered her “hanging out of the driver’s window screaming for help.” The sergeant tossed a rope to Vega and pulled her to safety But Pintor was still trapped inside the sinking vehicle Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews pulled Pintor out of the vehicle and took her to Hialeah Hospital with a “faint pulse.” But doctors would later pronounce her dead Vega was unharmed and was “slurring her words stumbling around on flat ground and (had) blood shot watery eyes” while investigators tried speaking with her at the scene After being told by a detective with what was then the Miami-Dade Police Department that a DUI officer was being called out to test her for impairment we only had wine at Cooper’s Hawk,” the report states Vega failed the sobriety tests and police obtained a blood draw warrant Investigators said the results came in Wednesday and showed that she had a blood alcohol content of nearly 0.15% She also tested positive for the prescription drug alprazolam Jail records show Vega was being held on a $50,000 bond as of Monday and ordered to be on house arrest if released She was not being held at a Miami-Dade County facility as of Monday afternoon This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Hannah Yechivi 565 drivers ignored reduce-speed flashing lights in a high school zone and 340 in elementary and middle school zones That is what a recent test revealed in Hialeah Gardens according to officials who warned the next violators will be getting citations Officials announced Altumint a Maryland-based automated traffic enforcement company is running the city’s visual technology and citation process Miami-Dade officials contracted BusPatrol 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Miller Construction Company, a statewide, privately-held construction firm, has completed a 134,267-square-foot warehouse for Gold Lake Investments, Inc. and Supermix, in Hialeah Gardens, Fla. It was delivered in the third quarter of this year. From its location at 14101 NW 112th Ave., the building offers tenants immediate access to Florida’s Turnpike, which connects the entire state, and a direct line into the heart of Miami via West Okeechobee Road. “The importance of industrial in Miami is huge given the amount of business done here along with the multiple ports and airports servicing the area,” said Brian Sudduth, President & CEO of Miller Construction. “Having the opportunity to support our client, Gold Lake Investments, through this process has been a pleasure.” The single-story, shell construction is ready for tenant buildouts and can support many large operations. The building is constructed of tilt-wall concrete panels, structural steel, joist and metal deck framing, and a TPO roof. “Beyond the exceptional service and quality work provided by Miller Construction, it was the integrity of their team that made our collaboration a truly rewarding experience,” Said Daniel Dias, Owner of Supermix. The project site had contaminated soil that the Miller team immediately contained during preconstruction and planning. The soil is blended with owner-furnished crushed concrete to serve as base material under the building pad and concrete paving throughout the site. The project team included Supermix, Arcadis Professional Services, Inc. as the Architects, Puga & Associates, Inc. (MEP), DDA Engineers (structural), and Thomas Engineering Group (civil). Miller Construction Company is a prominent statewide design/builder and construction services firm founded in 1973 with a far-sighted partnership approach based on fostering long-term relationships. Since then, Miller has completed nearly 600 commercial projects for the private sector in Florida, including office buildings, industrial, automotive, manufacturing & distribution, retail, healthcare, higher education, and hospitality. Millerconstruction.com. © Copyright 2012 - 2023 | citybiz | All Rights Reserved By CiberCuba Editorial Team A Cuban man is accused of murdering his wife in Hialeah Gardens, in Miami-Dade, by causing the explosion of his own vehicle with his partner inside Although the femicide has come to light now on February 1st in Northwest 114th Terrace The initial investigation revealed that the victim and the aggressor -50 years old and identified as Noel Ruiz Mestre- were married The couple's relationship had been marked by recent conflicts possibly related to an alleged infidelity on the part of the woman the vehicle stopped in the middle of the street It was then that a heated argument took place inside the car triggered the explosion of a device that was located inside the car who described the sound as a terrifying roar Security footage captured the exact moment when the car exploded The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) confirmed that the explosion was intentionally caused by a homemade explosive device or an unknown incendiary device When the firefighters arrived at the scene they discovered the charred body of the victim who was completely unrecognizable due to the severe burns he stabbed himself several times in the abdomen before calling 911 to report that he had injured himself The accused was immediately transferred to Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition where he continues to receive medical attention for his injuries and burns the authorities have already brought against them charges of second-degree murder and first-degree arson The identity of the victim has not yet been officially released by the authorities The residents of Hialeah Gardens were shocked by the incident Many described the couple as normal and friendly people Authorities continue to investigate the details of the case including the exact type of explosive used Ruiz Mestre is expected to be transferred to jail as soon as he is discharged from the hospital Noel Ruiz Mestre is a 50-year-old Cuban accused of murdering his wife in Hialeah Gardens causing the explosion of his vehicle with his partner inside after an argument He is facing charges of second-degree murder and first-degree arson Noel Ruiz Mestre triggered the explosion of a device inside the vehicle in which his wife was but then attempted to harm himself before calling 911 Noel Ruiz Mestre is hospitalized in critical condition receiving medical attention for his wounds and burns Authorities plan to transfer him to jail to face charges against him as soon as he is discharged The Hialeah Gardens community is shocked by the incident describing the couple as normal and kind people The case has generated a feeling of insecurity and dismay among the residents who never suspected that something like this could happen in their neighborhood 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 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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TrendingResidential South FloridaAPro baseball player finds buyer for Hialeah Gardens homePending sale of Yoán Moncada’s house is one of 13 resi contracts inked during Thanksgiving week in Miami-Dade A photo illustration of Yoán Moncada along with 9928 Northwest 133rd Street and Serhant’s Mariana Niro along with 250 West San Marino Drive in Miami Beach (Getty Major League Baseball third baseman Yoán Moncada is about to score a home run with the sale of his Hialeah Gardens home The pending sale of Moncada’s home was one of the 13 contracts marked in the Multiple Listing Service between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, according to the Eklund-Gomes report which tracks listings of properties asking $4 million and up in Miami-Dade The asking dollar volume for the nine single-family homes and four condos totals $104.3 million which is authored by the Douglas Elliman mega team led by Fredrik Eklund and John Gomes Though dollar volume fell compared to the previous week the number of homes and condos to find buyers rose last week a time period that included the Thanksgiving holiday Moncada, a Cuban baseball player who previously played for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox six-bathroom house at 9928 Northwest 133rd Street built in 1998 on a non-waterfront 1.1-acre lot The renovated house includes a home theater, pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, gazebo and a basketball court. A company led by Moncada paid about $1.4 million for the property in 2020, according to records. The sale will likely set a record for Hialeah Gardens At the top of the signed contracts report is the waterfront home at 250 West San Marino Drive in Miami Beach. The half-acre Venetians Islands property is asking $17.9 million with Serhant agent Mariana Niro Records show Colgate Darden owns the three-bedroom The 4,434-square-foot home was built in 1952 and expanded in 2014 SIGN UPThe second most expensive home to enter into contract last week is the waterfront assemblage at 932 and 940 88th Street in Surfside asking $17.5 million with Mick Duchon and Eloy Carmenate of the Corcoran Group Property records show Paul and Katelyn Warshaw own the two adjacent homes Paul Warshaw is chief operating officer of Bottom Line Concepts The 0.8-acre assemblage is marketed as a teardown and redevelopment opportunity The single-family homes that entered into contract last week had an average asking price of about $9.1 million and spent an average of 189 days on the market They totaled $82.3 million in asking dollar volume The condos had a combined asking price of $22 million and spent an average of about 165 days on the market They averaged about $2,000 per square foot The priciest condo to find a buyer last week was a unit at Oceana in Key Biscayne BHHS EWM Realty’s Giulietta Ulloa is listing unit 1206N at 350 Ocean Drive for just over $6 million four-and-a-half-bathroom condo spans 2,257 square feet The previous week buyers signed contracts for 10 properties in Miami-Dade Last week in New York, buyers signed contracts for 19 homes, according to the latest Olshan report Their combined asking price was $197.2 million and the typical home spent 613 days on the market Eklund-Gomes models its reports after Donna Olshan’s report Show Breaking News BarClosePoliticsPublished: October 16 Here is the list of locations for early voting and vote-by-mail drop boxes that open every day from 7 a.m Search this database online to look up voter information When is the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot The deadline in Florida is Oct. 24, 2024. 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Search this database to find the supervisor in your area. 14/11/2024 - 1:57pm (GMT-5) | was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of 31-year-old Frank Canet which occurred in February 2019 in front of his residence in Hialeah Gardens Despite claiming to have killed Canet in self-defense the jury did not accept his account of the events who was also tried in connection with the case for being present during the murder claimed during the trial that he acted in self-defense because he feared for his life and that of his brother He stated that Canet was under the influence of drugs and that he had threatened him with death the jury did not believe his claims and found him guilty of second-degree murder caught on video holding a metal pipe and assisting in restraining Canet Zandy asked the judge for mercy for his brother describing him as a "good brother and good father." highlighting her son's dedication to the family Judge Miguel De La O deemed that the brutality of the act was inconsistent with the claimed self-defense "You put your hand in your pocket to take out the knife And then it was a true atrocity what you did to this man," said the judge Despite the prosecutors' request for a life sentence as he is also facing charges for sexually abusing a girl The murder for which Zadier Rivero has been sentenced to 40 years in prison occurred on the night of February 11 in the parking lot of a house on the 8900 block of Northwest 112th Terrace According to images captured by a security camera in the area of the incident Rivero stabbed him around twenty times in the torso with a kitchen knife then proceeded to place his left leg and a metal pipe over the victim's body to ensure that it would not move When Canet finally managed to escape and get into his vehicle Dilaxy Madruga - who was 18 at the time - attempted to call Emergency services but the call was terminated when Rivero took her phone away The couple managed to escape and reached Mount Sinai Hialeah who will be around 70 years old upon completing his sentence as they now grapple with sadness over his conviction and relief at Zandy's acquittal HIALEAH – A 39-year-old man from Miami Gardens was arrested Thursday after he stabbed another man in Hialeah According to an arrest report from the Hialeah Police Department the stabbing occurred just before 7:40 a.m Leer en español Police said the victim told officers that he was sitting in his car with another person when Eddy Castillo walked up to his car and tried to stab him in the neck Police said the victim put his arm up and suffered a severe cut to his left arm that required 12 sutures the attack happened after the victim told Castillo to “get a job.” Police said they found Castillo a short time later at his home in Miami Gardens and he claimed that the victim and witness in the vehicle had been insulting him He said he also saw the victim displaying the tip of a blade while inside the car Further statements made by Castillo were redacted from the publicly released report Castillo was arrested on charges of attempted second-degree murder and armed burglary with assault or battery Castillo remained at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center where his bond had yet to be set The Cuban could be sentenced to life in prison The Cuban Zadiel Rivero was found guilty of the fatal stabbing of a man in Hialeah Gardens while his brother Zandy de la Osa was acquitted of the charge of second-degree murder for killing Frank Canet The sentence for the Cuban is expected to be delivered at the end of the year according to a report from NBC6 South Florida De la Osa was declared innocent and walked out of the courtroom as a free man But I hope they also let my brother out," he stated outside the court stated that "the jury's verdict demonstrated that it was justifiable as my client did nothing wrong," and added: "I regret that the final outcome was that someone died." Canet was murdered on the night of February 11 on the 8900 block of Northwest 112th Terrace he stabbed Canet 29 times in the torso with a kitchen knife according to images obtained from a security camera installed outside the accused's home De la Osa placed his left leg and a metal tube over the victim's body to prevent them from getting up Canet managed to escape and get into his car but she couldn't do it because Rivero took the phone away from her the couple managed to escape and reach the Mount Sinai Hialeah medical center the brothers did not contest the surveillance footage showing them killing Canet but they claimed that they were fighting for their lives That instinct and that fear to save my life and that of my brothers," Rivero declared at the trial trying to justify the crime before the members of the jury In response to the question from his lawyer about whether he wished it hadn't happened The defense lawyers did not deny the murder but argued that it was in self-defense because the victim was high and threatening Rivero Jordan relied on the positive result of Canet's methamphetamine toxicology test to claim that the drug caused him to have "superhuman" behavior Lehr stated: "My client was helping his brother to prevent a poisoned Superman from killing him." the prosecutors reminded the jury that the true victim of the case was Canet and not the brothers and they displayed a mannequin with more than two dozen pins in the areas where the victim was stabbed The stab wounds inflicted by Rivero were very deep This is not the only legal case for Rivero as he is also facing charges of sexual assault against a 16-year-old girl They both recorded the incident with the surveillance cameras from their home More Featured Topics visited students at Hialeah Gardens Elementary School in Miami-Dade County to round off Celebrate Literacy Week The annual weeklong event is designed to raise awareness about the importance of reading and to inspire students and families to make reading part of their daily routines 2025 Teacher of the Year State Board Members Tour Valencia College Semi-Conductor Manufacturing Lab 2024 Summer Literacy Institute 2024 Florida Civics and Debate State Championship Get the latest information on news, events, and more All rights reserved to Florida Dept. of Education 2025 © this week the trial began for Zadiel Rivero and Zandy de la Osa two Cuban brothers accused of fatally stabbing a man in Hialeah Gardens The crime took place on the night of February 11 had a violent confrontation with the victim According to images obtained from a security camera in the area of the incident Rivero stabbed Canet around twenty times in the torso with a kitchen knife then proceeded to place his left leg and a metal tube over the victim's body to prevent it from being lifted Dilaxy Madruga -who was 18 years old at the time- tried to call Emergency Services but the call was disconnected when Rivero took her phone away The couple was able to escape and managed to reach the Mount Sinai Hialeah Center the defense attorneys did not deny the murder but argued that it was in self-defense because the victim was allegedly intoxicated and threatening Rivero according to Telemundo 51 citing a judicial source said that the victim was intoxicated with methamphetamine a drug that supposedly gave him superhuman strength "My client was helping his brother to prevent a poisoned Superman from killing him," said Bruce Lehr as he also faces charges for sexually abusing a girl along with his wife Mariana Trabanino, Virginia Otazo & Ryan Pfeffer FL 33010">.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;}59 W 3rd St Hialeah 9.2La Viña Aragon Cuban Hialeah 8.0Breadman Bakery cuban sandwiches really well But what makes this morning spot a standout is its creative riffs on said classics They make a Nutella pastelito that’s so flaky bits of puff pastry somehow end up in your hair The pastel preparado is a revolutionary pastel version of a croqueta preparada they make corn and cheese croquetas that taste like a cachapa this city is still afloat (or at least too full to cause trouble) 7.7Shima Sushi Shima is the (twin) sister of Katana in North Beach you sit around a lazy stream and the sushi arrives on small boats Prices correspond to varying plate colors and they don’t take reservations the wait time won't have you fall into an existential spiral about how most of your life is wasted on waiting for things Order the spider roll with the server because it won’t appear via boat travel Shima is a reliable and casual sushi spot to come with your favorite group chat of two other people But it also works great for eating alone while contemplating the physics of buoyancy as salmon nigiri floats your way 7.9Trigo Café Tapas Wine Islas Canarias) A meal here can be as delightfully simple as cafe con leche with a tostada and croquetas But it can also be a nice piece of churrasco and a glass of wine from their wine and tapas bar right next door You can count on this place and its evening alter ego for when you need a good plate of croquetas with your Cuban breakfast Charlie's Ice Cream Ice Cream This ice cream shop was once a Dairy Queen, but it’s now our favorite place to get soft serve in Miami and the absolute nicest people working the windows You have three soft serve choices: vanilla or a twist of the two—plus 29 different toppings About half the menu is dedicated to soft serve and our favorite order is a small vanilla cone dipped in butterscotch It kind of tastes like pancakes and it’s just over $3 with tax Nicaraguan Take the heavy container to one of the tables and enjoy the quiet of solo diners around you doing the same Your fritanga here should also be paired with their rosa de jamaica that’s sour and sweet head to the freezer for a little baggie of their housemade ice cream with flavors like nancite 7.8La Bodeguita Spanish La Bodeguita is a Spanish tapas restaurant and bar They play live music almost every night and you might catch flamenco dancers on Saturday nights The yuca fries come with a side of lobster sauce that’s thick and creamy like a good clam chowder The patatas bravas are sliced thin and unlike standard patatas they drizzle a housemade pink sauce on them Anything breaded and fried is a safe bet here too The spinach croquetas and mahi mahi fish sticks are crispy and delicious Reserve this place for a Tuesday when tapas are half off 7.8Happy Vegan Bakers Café but not in Miami) And it’s making delicious bakery classics like croquetas made with chickpeas and incredibly flaky guava and “cheeze” pastelitos their lunch menu (available from 11am-2pm) is what you should really come for They make an excellent frita burger and an impressive selection of completas with vegan lechon you can shop for vegan groceries from local vendors 7.8Kush Hialeah Sandwiches Kush Hialeah was formerly known as Stephen’s you can expect the same good burgers found in other Kush restaurants—but you’re still coming here for the dishes this place served back when it opened in 1954 A meal here is incomplete without trying some cheesy “goy-ish” croquetas made with corned beef and pastrami that are deliciously Hialeah they have a little bar called La Cocina that's packed with Hialeah clichés and drinks with names like “ay que feo” and “mucho mucho mezcal.” 7.7Mi Fondita Colombian Mi Fondita is a casual Colombian spot where servers call you “mi amor” and you can have a filling meal for under $15 Sauces come in cafecito cups and the staff smiles at you with the same genuinity of a golden retriever and comes with a hefty side of fries for only about $13 We understand why lunch here might lead you to ponder spending the rest of your weekday afternoons at Mi Fondita 7.7Franky's Deli Warehouse El Rinconcito De Santa Barbara Puerto Rican You’re going to this casual spot for a massive plate of mofongo The Puerto Rican restaurant’s mofongo is topped with crispy pork rinds and pairs well with any meat But if you can tolerate double servings of pork get the one with a side of fried pork chunks El Rinconcito is open for 14 hours straight (from 8am to 10pm) It’s the kind of afternoon meal that is immediately followed by a two-hour nap 7.6S & N Vegetables Morro Castle Presidente Supermarket #2 Local News Jeff Weinsier BROWARD COUNTY – Several restaurants across Florida were ordered to shut down last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation due to serious health violations Leer en español Subway in Lauderhill was closed after inspectors found nearly 100 rodent droppings throughout the restaurant from under the cash register to food storage areas Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine in Miramar had over 45 rodent droppings including inside food storage bags and under kitchen racks Kwong Ming China Kitchen and China Hollywood were shut down due to live and dead roaches found in kitchen areas with China Hollywood requiring a re-inspection after additional roaches were discovered Fast Food Services by Sergio’s in Hialeah Gardens and Mahina in Marathon were also cited for roach activity with Mahina having approximately 15 live roaches under a hand wash sink on the cook line All the places ordered shut were allowed to re-open and serve you food again following an ordered clean up and then a re-inspection “Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found 1) Approximately 30 rodent droppings on floor under cash register 2) Approximately 20 rodent droppings in open cabinet space below and to left of cash register 3) 7 rodent dropping in cabinet space under cold line and along floor directly in front of cold line 4) 11 rodent droppings on floor and shelf unit at far end of make line closest to window 5) Approximately 25 rodent droppings along wall under dry goods shelves and soda syrup box rack in back hall area.” small flying insects found 1) 3 small flying insects around trash can near triple sink in back hall area behind main make line 2) 2 small flying insects on floor under soda box rack beside back door 3) 3 small flying insects under employee table at end of front counter closest to window None landing on food preparation areas or utensils.” “Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed Floor areas along entire back wall under dry goods shelf and reach in freezer in back hall area has food and dirt debris buildup.” “No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.” 1) 25 Rodent Droppings in get Reddi Food storage bag box on dry storage rack in kitchen 2) 20 Rodent Droppings under storage rack next to prep table in kitchen 3) 3 Rodent droppings under triple sink in kitchen.” “Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours Sliver Refrigerator- ; Cooked Rice (50-52F - Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight “Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease Employee eating and drinking while cooking.” “No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.” small flying insects found Observed: - 2 flying insect landing on clean pans on shelf next to hand wash sink in kitchen - Approximately 4 landing on clean utensil shelf - Approximately 3 flying around kitchen - 3 flying insects flying around storage area next to back exit - 1 landing on wall next to back exit - 2 flying insects landing on reach in cooler - 1 flying around slicer - 5 flying insects landing on shelf across from dis machine - 3 landing on shelf holding clean utensils next to dish machine - Approximately 60 flying insects landing on wall leading from reach in freezer to pizza oven in kitchen - 2 landing on wall next to pizza oven at front counter.” “Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food Observed no handle bowl used to portion rice in dry storage area.” “Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method Observed frozen shrimp not frozen before packaging stored in low boy freezer below cook line.” Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed: - in walk-in cooler meat sauce (45F - Cold Holding) Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours.” “Time/temperature control for safety food pack Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome Observed frozen shrimp not frozen before packaging stored in low boy freezer below cook lineaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date Observed unlabeled packs of cooked chicken and meat stored in walk-in freezer.” “Required employee training expired for some employees.” “Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found Observed approximately 5 live roaches in gap between cook line flip top and steam table on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach in gasket of cook line flip top cooler on cook line Observed 2 live roaches inside of front right wheel of cook line flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen.” Observed 1 dead roach on left side wheel of cook line flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen.” “Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food Raw chicken stored above cooked rice in walk in cooler.” Observed 1 live roach on ground under rice cooker shelf in kitchen Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Observed 2 live roaches inside of leg of wire shelf holding rice cooker Observed 3 live roaches on metal shelf above triple sink in ware washing area in kitchen Observed 5 live roaches on wood shelf above triple shrink in ware washing area in kitchen Observed 6 live roaches in between metal shelves and wall on right side cook line in kitchen Observed approximately 6 live roaches under prep table/ table mounted can opener on cook line in kitchen Observed 5 live roaches inside of notebook on shelving on right side cook line in kitchen.” Observed 3 dead roaches on ground on cook line in kitchen Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on ground under pork cooker on cook line in kitchen.” “Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly “Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.” “Observed approximately 6 live roaches under prep table/ table mounted can opener on cook line in kitchen Observed one live roach crawling on the preparation table located next to the ice machine at preparation area observed one live roach crawling under the ice machine observed 1 live roach crawling on the baseboard under the three compartment sink observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor by the storage area at back kitchen.” Observed one dead roach inside the hand wash sink located at storage/prep area Observed one dead roach on the floor by the reach in freezer located by the prep sink at preparation area observed one dead on the floor under the three compartment sink observed one dead roach behind the reach in freezer located at the preparation.” In a upright reach in cooler located at back kitchen observe raw salmon stored over cooked shredded chicken.” “Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin “Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing Observed a green bucket in the hand wash sink located at preparation area.” “No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.” Front counter: approximately 6 live flies landing on bottle tops of wines and on avocados inside a tray next to the wine; Ware wash area: 2 live flies flying throughout the kitchen; Dry storage area by the prep kitchen: approximately 4 flies flying by and landing on a can of tomato paste; Small cafeteria counter: approximately 6 live flies landing on a container with clean utensils.” “Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack counter: approximately 6 live flies landing on a container with clean utensils Observed operator place the container and the utensils inside the dish to be cleaned.” “Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation Front counter: flan prepared on 2/13/25 stored inside the stand up reach in cooler at the front counter.” “Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation Observed employee preparing sandwiches at the sandwich station without a hair restraint.” “Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.” Observed approximately 15 live roaches inside the cabinet under handwash sink on the cook line.” Observed 6 pieces of raw tuna vacuum packed and thawed in drawers on the cookline Observed Beef (59*F - Cold Holding); Fish (51*F - Cold Holding) in drawers overnight on the cook line.” “Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed fish and beef in drawers overnight out of temperature Beef (59*F - Cold Holding); Fish (51*F - Cold Holding).” “Cook line Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.” “No soap provided at hand wash sink at bar.” Observed 1 dead roach on floor in back of kitchen near exit door Observed 1 dead roach in under reach in freezer door in kitchen Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse Observed Chicken (67F - Cooling); Beef (60F - Cooling); Cheese (70F - Cooling); Blood Sausage (70F - Cooling) they were prepared around 10pm the previous day.” “Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired Observed reach in cooler not keeping food at appropriate temperatures All food in reach in cooler reaching 60F of above the food has been in the reach in cooler since 10pm last night.” “Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours Observed walls soiled with grease and old food debris throughout kitchen.” “Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.” Observed bucket of plantains stored on floor in back of kitchen.” Instructed employees to discontinue use until machine is repaired.” “Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions Observed employee unaware of correct sanitizer concentration Also observed employee unaware of thermometer calibration.” MIAMI – A man died after falling off a motorcycle on Friday in northwestern Miami-Dade County According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers the motorcyclist landed on the Palmetto Expressway’s southbound lanes in Hialeah Gardens Fire Rescue personnel responded to the Palmetto and took the man to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center FHP temporarily closed four lanes while investigating what caused the motorcyclist to lose control and fall at about 11:30 a.m There was a massive traffic backup at about 1:40 p.m the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the hospital Local 10 News Assignment Desk Editor Mercedes Cevallos contributed to this report Leer en español More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Show Breaking News BarClosePolitics Terrell Forney MIAMI GARDENS – Sunday was the last day of early voting at any of the 32 designated locations in Miami-Dade County According to the Supervisor of Elections Christina White, the county has nearly 1.54 million active eligible voters and over 856,000 had voted early as of Sunday night The precinct at the North Dade Regional Library had one of the longest lines Sunday. Election Day Tuesday requires voters to cast their ballots at an assigned precinct Here is the list of locations for early voting and vote-by-mail drop boxes that open until 7 p.m. 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 a subsidiary of global electrical equipment distributor Sonepar has significantly expanded its operations in Florida with the opening of a new 266,000-square-foot regional distribution center (RDC) in Hialeah Gardens This state-of-the-art facility represents a major step forward in the company’s ability to serve residential offering improved delivery times and specialized services The custom-built RDC boasts several advanced features and picking robots slated for implementation in early 2025 These technological enhancements are designed to streamline operations and increase efficiency in order fulfillment The facility’s capabilities extend beyond standard distribution encompassing a full line of color wire and parallel wire pulls as well as specialty services such as prefabrication and a logistics management solution called Pro Logistic Services emphasized the strategic importance of the new RDC ‘Our customers’ needs are growing increasingly complex They need an agile distributor partner that can expertly manage projects provide services such as kitting and prefabrication and offer depth of product and just-in-time capabilities.’ Livers highlighted that the company’s regional distribution strategy and focus on continuous improvement are crucial to delivering a superior customer experience is under the management of Rodrigo Aguilar Its strategic location and advanced capabilities are expected to significantly enhance World Electric’s service offerings in the region World Electric benefits from the global reach and resources of a company that achieved $36 billion in sales in 2023 Sonepar’s presence in 40 countries and its network of brands position World Electric to leverage international expertise while maintaining a strong local focus The opening of this regional distribution center underscores the growing importance of efficient technologically advanced distribution networks in the electrical supply industry facilities like the Hialeah Gardens RDC are likely to play a crucial role in meeting the complex needs of modern customers and supporting the ongoing electrification of various industries and commercial businesses in south Florida the new World Electric RDC promises to deliver improved access to a wide range of products and services potentially reducing lead times and enhancing project management capabilities This development may have ripple effects throughout the local construction and industrial sectors potentially accelerating project timelines and improving overall efficiency in electrical installations and maintenance © Copyright 2012 - 2023 | citybuzz | All Rights Reserved