HIALEAH – Two Hialeah men face felony charges after a man told police he was ambushed tied with a rope and dragged into a vehicle during a violent kidnapping on Saturday authorities confirmed in an arrest report on Tuesday Leer en español surrendered to Hialeah police and were arrested on one count each of kidnapping and aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony Police said the attack happened around 3:30 p.m Saturday at a business located near the 800 block of West 20th Street The victim told officers that earlier in the day had an argument that prompted her to call police called the victim and offered a job opportunity at his business police said he was met by Rivera when Moreno who police identified as Rivera’s brother-in-law According to a sworn statement given to detectives Rivera punched the victim in the face and then pistol-whipped him with a black handgun authorities said Moreno put him in a chokehold from behind while Rivera tied his feet with a rope Police said Moreno then dragged the restrained victim into a vehicle inside the business while still choking him Rivera reportedly tried to retie the victim’s legs and briefly set the handgun down — giving the victim a chance to grab it but Moreno struck the victim in the back of the head pointed it at the victim and searched his pockets They said the victim pleaded for his life and was eventually released outside the business marks on his ankles and a hematoma on his head — injuries consistent with his statement Both Rivera and Moreno were taken into custody and booked into jail Saturday Police said both suspects invoked their rights and did not provide statements to detectives Jail records show that both men are being held without bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as of Tuesday afternoon More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG 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. The city of Hialeah’s first woman mayor was sworn into office on Monday the former city council president took on the role as interim mayor following the resignation earlier this month of former Mayor Esteban Bovo who took a new job as a lobbyist in Washington In leading Miami-Dade County’s second largest city Garcia-Roves will serve until the end of Bovo’s term in November Garcia‑Roves said she will focus on four key areas: strengthening public safety no tax increases; reducing water bills; and “championing initiatives that promote sustainable growth and enhance the quality of life for all.” I will continue to serve with the dedication and integrity that our community deserves,” she said we will build on Hialeah’s momentum and work to ensure a bright future for every resident.” READ MORE: Hialeah looks to modernize while celebrating 100-year anniversary Corcoran Partners announced that former Hialeah Mayor Esteban “Steve” Bovo Jr. The move follows a distinguished public service career which saw Bovo serve as Mayor of Hialeah Chair of the Miami Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) President of the Hialeah City Council and as a state Representative “We are excited to have Steve joining our firm family,” said firm founder and CEO Michael Corcoran “The depth and breadth of Steve’s experience is not only an invaluable addition to our growing roster of talent but his integrity and dedication to serving others is second to none and of immeasurable value to us and to our clients across Florida and in Washington Steve Bovo brings a wealth of policy expertise to the firm he established a Policy Council to tackle critical local issues such as mass transit he passed anti-sexual predator ordinances and improved quality of life issues on behalf of city residents he secured support for the Brigade 2506 Library and Museum fought to reopen the historic Hialeah Park and served as Chair of the House Committee on Business Regulation and the Hispanic Legislative Caucus “We are honored to have Mayor Bovo join Corcoran Partners,” said Managing Partner Matthew Blair “He’s a seasoned professional with deep policy expertise and lifelong relationships across Florida Mayor Bovo has a proven track record navigating government at all levels to deliver results.” Bovo’s counsel and expertise has been relied upon for more than two decades by many of Florida’s Congressional leaders, including former U.S. Senator and now Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who recently shared a heartfelt message of congratulations to Bovo “Mayor Bovo has been a fearless and dedicated champion throughout his public service career,” said U.S and I am grateful for Mayor Bovo’s leadership I look forward to seeing his public service legacy live on and working alongside him in the future.” “Mayor Steve Bovo is a dear friend and an accomplished leader whose know-how Mayor Bovo has been an asset and incredible advocate throughout his career in public service and I look forward to continuing working with him in this new chapter.” Elected Mayor of the City of Hialeah in 2021 Bovo led the charge for greater accountability and transparency for taxpayers while strengthening public safety and improving the quality of municipal services without raising taxes and later as chair of the Board of County Commissioners secured the largest tax cut in Miami-Dade County history and was a tireless advocate for greater fiscal discipline and transparency in the county procurement process Bovo also championed key public transit legislation relating to Tax-Increment Financing and Transit-Oriented Developments Bovo credits his parents for instilling in him a profound commitment to justice and human dignity taught him the importance of compassion and service to others He has been a proud resident of Miami-Dade County for over 47 years holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida International University Benedict Catholic Church and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Drew Wilson covers legislative campaigns and fundraising for Florida Politics He is a former editor at The Independent Florida Alligator and business correspondent at The Hollywood Reporter covered the state economy and Legislature for LobbyTools and The Florida Current prior to joining Florida Politics I just received $6618 working off my Iaptop this month my divorced friend has twin toddlers and made 0ver $­15781 her first m0nth It feels so good making so much money when other people have to work for so much less Reply and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This platform and all of its content are owned by Extensive Enterprises Media Publisher: Peter Schorsch @PeterSchorschFL © Copyright by Extensive-Enterprises 2025. All rights reserved. STAFF LOGIN By Ladra on May 3, 20257 Comments You know who may not want Miami-Dade Commissioner Rene Garcia to be the next mayor of Hialeah Wolfe is president of the resource referral non-profit that Garcia founded and a government consultant who works out of the same building as the commissioner’s district office — and has hundreds of thousands in municipal contracts That includes a $150,000 contract approved by the Hialeah Council in March with Wolfe’s firm, NCGA Inc., which stands for New Century Government Affairs (Garcia is vice president at a different firm called New Century Partnership). It is a $50,000-a-year contract for three years — actually $49,992 for a total of $149,976 — basically to rub elbows with electeds and push the city’s federal legislative priorities And wouldn’t it be a conflict of interest if Garcia became the mayor of the city that has a $150,000 with his BFF Garcia was pretty insulted when asked about the potential conflict of interest and told Political Cortadito that in 27 years in government — he began as a Hialeah councilman and was a house rep and a senator for eight years each — he has never been accused of any wrongdoing except for that paper bag he delivered to Hialeah boletera Deisy Cabrera after her 2012 arrest for collecting ballots for several candidates which he said was a pan con bistec for the hungry old lady and not a cash payoff to keep her quiet Read related: Deisy Cabrera plea deal saves politicians tied to AB fraud he intimated that perhaps Wolfe wouldn’t have that contract if Garcia were to be elected “I’m not the mayor of Hialeah now,” Garcia told Ladra Wolfe also has a contract with Miami Lakes that won’t be at risk The $5,000 monthly payment that expires next March was approved last month But he’s been working for the town since 2023 and even helped Miami Lakes get its stand alone zip code — so it’s not confused with Hialeah — and at least $3 million in federal appropriations for the NW 59th Avenue project Town Manager Edward Pidermann wrote in a memo April 15 “NCGA has also assisted in the preparation of requests for new appropriations for the upcoming federal fiscal year,” Pidermann wrote recommending an extension of the contract that would give Miami Lakes time to issue a request for proposals and open a competitive process “while ensuring that the Town continues to receive the necessary federal support during this transition period without interruption.” who Ladra thinks is Secretary of State Marco Rubio‘s wife.) Wolfe is a respected lobbyist that also has contracts with many school boards across the state. He advocates for education and real estate interests. With an office in DC, Wolfe lobbied the U.S. House and Senate in 2023 on behalf of the Association of Builders and Contractors’ Florida East Coast Chapter he has donated to a number of Republican campaigns across the state and to Maggie’s List a federal political action committee founded in Florida in 2010 to get conservative women elected Read related: Hialeah Mayor Steve Bovo exits with pension, names Rene Garcia ‘successor’ There’s been a lot of attention lately to the $10 million in Medicaid settlement money that was diverted to (read: stolen by) The HOPE Florida Foundation the non-profit which aims to get Floridians off public assistance who is still mulling a possible run to succeed him Turns out that the non-profit then gave the money to two different political action committees that fought the legalization of marijuana last year that one of the PACs was run by James Uthmeier who was also chief of staff to Ron DeSantis at the time and appointed earlier this year to attorney general It’s only natural to wonder if our local H.O.P.E — it is a word used in a lot of non-profits — is also a conduit for funds to political committees or candidates But it’s financial records show that it operates on a much smaller scale H.O.P.E. Mission reported almost $138,000 in revenue in 2023 and spent just over $52,000 in wages, according to ProPublica. According to an IRS filing of the 990 form Mission reported a total of “contributions an grants” of $186,524 and wages of $45,767 The document expresses that the non-profit also had other expenses totaling $109,000 in 2022 and $85,790 in 2023 events (probably including backpacks and school supplies for distribution in August) and contracts Mission reported getting $648,846 in grants and contributions Ladra was unable to find any IRS filings or financial reporting for 2024 in the same building where Garcia has his District 13 office Garcia also had his district state senate office in that building and Esteban “Steve” Bovo who just stepped down as mayor of Hialeah to go lobby in D.C. had his office there when he was the county commissioner in that district It’s also the address for Wolfe’s consulting firm Former Hialeah Councilman Bryan Calvo has suggested that Garcia, if elected, will “continue covering up years of wasteful spending,” which he said includes this “shady $150,000 consulting contract handed to a close friend with zero transparency “This is how they do business — taking care of themselves while Hialeah families struggle to make ends meet,” Calvo wrote in an email to voters after Garcia announced But Garcia said Calvo is making baseless accusations because he has no track record to run on He said Calvo is “an immature child” who “has nothing on me,” so he has to make things up Calvo’s claim to fame is suing the city to get the 911 records and claiming issues with response times which Garcia calls a political stunt simply to go against Bovo “His narcissist behavior caused an unnecessary panic in the city of Hialeah “I have always been very clear and transparent about how I do my job since I’ve been in the legislature,” Garcia said seemingly hurt that it would even cross Ladra’s mind that he would grease the wheels to help a friend “You can never question my integrity,” Garcia said “Everything I’ve done in the public arena is in the interest of the people who I serve.”   Bryan Calvo, Esteban “Steve” Bovo, Hialeah mayoral race, Rene Garcia Miami-Dade’s Rene Garcia connected to lobbyist with $150,000 Hialeah contract added by Ladra on May 3, 2025View all posts by Ladra → By CiberCuba Editorial Team Two residents of Hialeah are behind bars after being accused of carrying out a chilling kidnapping and assault that left one victim with multiple physical injuries and deep emotional trauma which occurred in broad daylight this past Saturday is being investigated as a premeditated and brutal act with familial implications According to the police report accessed by Local 10 26—face serious charges including kidnapping and assault with intent to commit a felony Both voluntarily surrendered to the Hialeah Police shortly after the incident and remain detained at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center The attack occurred around 3:30 PM at a commercial establishment located near the 800 block of West 20th Street the events unfolded after an argument that occurred that same morning with her ex-partner The tension prompted the woman to contact the police which apparently ignited the spark for what was to come next Rivera -the woman's father- contacted the man with an apparent job offer at his business unaware that he was being lured into a carefully planned ambush while Moreno—identified as Rivera's brother-in-law—approached from behind and attacked him by surprise Rivera violently punched the man in the face and then used a black pistol to attack him Moreno immobilized him from behind with a chokehold while Rivera went on to tie his feet with a rope the victim was dragged by Moreno into a vehicle inside the establishment when Rivera briefly let go of the gun to adjust the rope he was once again struck by Moreno on the back of the neck was finally released from the establishment who confirmed multiple visible injuries: bruises on his head and other physical signs consistent with his account Rivera and Moreno voluntarily surrendered to the police although both invoked their right not to testify The case remains under investigation as prosecutors evaluate the next legal steps This incident has raised concerns in the Hialeah community where domestic violence and personal conflicts escalating to criminal levels pose an ongoing challenge for authorities The circumstances of the case—a trap set under the guise of a supposed job offer and an assault carried out with extreme violence—have made it one of the most disturbing recent episodes for the local police who are facing serious charges including kidnapping Both willingly surrendered to the Hialeah Police and are being held without bail at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center The kidnapping occurred following a supposed job offer that turned out to be a trap The victim was lured to a commercial establishment under the pretense of a job offer from Rivera who is the father of the victim's ex-partner who beat him and threatened him with a gun The victim suffered multiple visible injuries These injuries are consistent with the account of the attack and the kidnapping which was confirmed by the authorities after their release This case has raised concern in the Hialeah community due to the extreme violence and the familial implications of the incident Domestic violence and personal conflicts that escalate to criminal levels present a constant challenge for local authorities who continue to investigate the case to determine the next judicial steps 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 Organize Registered nurses at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah to highlight mistreatment of nurses and management’s refusal to listen to their patient safety concerns announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) “We’re rallying outside because HSA is not listening to us inside,” said Lazaro Garcia RN in the critical care unit at Palmetto General “Nurses are dealing with dangerous care conditions for our patients while our benefits and working conditions are under attack.” Who:    Nurses from Palmetto General Hospital What:   Rally for respect and patient safety Healthcare Systems of America (HSA) has reduced staff benefits and failed to safely staff and supply the hospital leading to high turnover and risks to patient safety Critical care RNs filled out five Assignment Despite Objection forms in March to document dangerous work assignments including a lack of staff to monitor patients who needed it HSA is also attempting to eliminate a negotiated agreement with nurses and their union that could result in the loss of tens of thousands of dollars annually for many nurses Nurses say broken promises will only worsen staffing at their hospital NNOC/NNU represents more than 500 registered nurses at Palmetto General Hospital CE courses are free to National Nurses United members See all classes If you’re interested in organizing a union at your facility Contact us See all issues © 2010 - 2025 National Nurses United    |    Privacy Policy – A lucky lottery player who bought a Fantasy 5 ticket at a Latin grocery store in Hialeah is now about $17,000 richer Leer en español the player bought Monday’s winning midday draw ticket at Fresco y Mas The winning numbers for the $17,273.51 prize were 7-8-18-23-26 Here’s how to claim a lottery prize The city of Hialeah submitted its operating budget to the Florida State Department of Government Efficiency said their decision to the state DOGE task force reflects the city’s “strong commitment … to transparency Ron DeSantis — Taking a page from billionaire Elon Musk’s push to cut federal spending — announced a new panel that will review about 900 state positions local government spending and the need for about 70 state boards and commissions The “state DOGE task force” will be an effort to “continue to streamline our government and continue to eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy,” said the governor in replicating the federal Department of Government Efficiency led my Musk Bovo and other city officials will present a resolution “reaffirming Hialeah's commitment to collaborating with DOGE highlighting the city’s leadership in complying with financial regulations and responsibly managing public funds.” READ MORE: Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo to leave office, relocate to Washington D.C. This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news As the City of Hialeah celebrates 100 years since its founding city officials are looking to stay true to the community's moniker: "The city that progresses." gathered with city council members and U.S Representative Mario Díaz-Balart to kick off a new infrastructure project in one of the city's eastern neighborhoods that will update roads sidewalks and storm drainage in an area that was plagued by flooding They've said that the west is the only neighborhood that gets attention and not the older part of our city in the east," Bovo said during the ribbon cutting ceremony "So there was a wish and a compromise in our budget to get the money to do this project in this neighborhood." READ MORE: South Florida cities are celebrating 100 years of history The project area runs from East 8th Ave to East 10th Ave Work crews have already begun to dig up existing asphalt on the residential streets to make way for wider ADA-compliant sidewalks new street lighting and an updated drainage system  During 2020 we got a lot of calls while there were heavy rainfalls and there was rain that went all the way up to their homes It was terrible," said Hialeah councilmember Monica Perez The unveiling was one of the last actions by Bovo as Hialeah's mayor, as he announced his intention to step down to take a job at a lobbying firm in Washington, D.C. His last day in office is this Sunday will become interim president for the remainder of Bovo’s term Hialeah will elect a new mayor in November The roadway improvements will be funded in part by a $3 million federal appropriation part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act signed by President Biden in 2022 "We're celebrating the 100th anniversary of this amazing community that is a big part of Florida and of the country," Díaz-Balart told WLRN The city followed the ribbon cutting with a street-naming ceremony, dedicating parts of East 4th Ave as "Lincoln Díaz-Balart Way" in honor of the Congressman's late brother and former U.S. Representative who died last month Construction on the infrastructure improvements is expected to last until November – A 49-year-old man from Hialeah was arrested Tuesday after he posed as an immigration attorney and scammed a woman from Alabama the victim traveled to South Florida from Alabama and went to Rafael Moreno’s office after an unidentified man in a grocery store in Hialeah had sold her relative Moreno’s business card for $500 claiming that Moreno was an immigration attorney who could help their family with asylum applications Police said the victim went to the “Moreno Insurance” office and Moreno identified himself as an attorney Moreno advised the woman that he could help her with an asylum application for $170 The victim told police Moreno also prepared and notarized all of her husband’s immigration documents without her husband being present which made her suspicious about whether he actually was a licensed attorney Police said after providing the victim with copies of the completed and notarized documents he prepared for her and her husband he told her to return in September with an additional $450 to continue the process the victim filed a police report on April 7 with the Hialeah Police Department telling detectives she was concerned about whether Moreno was a licensed attorney which confirmed that he does not have an active license in the state of Florida to practice law a permanent injunction was issued by the Florida Supreme Court on December 16 prohibiting the defendant from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law,” the arrest report stated an undercover detective went to Moreno’s office on April 16 and Moreno offered him “full legal assistance on an asylum claim,” and then prepared the detective documents for $100 Police said while meeting with the undercover detective Moreno claimed that he was an attorney with 15 years of experience and pointed to diplomas on the wall He was arrested at his office Tuesday on charges of practicing law without a license and unlawful use of notary commission Moreno was no longer appearing in the online jail database Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com presented a commemorative resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the City of Hialeah "I had the distinct honor of presenting a Congressional Resolution commemorating the City of Hialeah’s 100th Anniversary Incorporated in 1925 with a population of just 1,500 Hialeah has grown into the fifth-largest city and sixth-largest municipality in Florida It is home to one of the highest percentages of Hispanic residents in the United States Hialeah is one of the largest employers in Miami-Dade County known for its industrial strength and significant contributions to Florida’s economic vitality It also houses some of our community’s most cherished staples–Sedanos It is a city of hardworking families striving each day for the American dream and it is home to thousands of Cubans who were forced into exile by the brutal Castro dictatorship These families are some of the most patriotic Americans in our country It is a tremendous honor and privilege to represent Hialeah and I am proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary." "Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the city of Hialeah Whereas the city of Hialeah was incorporated in 1925 with a population of 1,500 and now has over 236,000 residents; Whereas the city's name comes from the Seminole phrase ``Haiyakpo Hili'' Whereas Hialeah was founded by Glenn Curtiss Amelia Earhart announced her intent to fly around the world at the former location of the Miami Municipal Airport and after supervising extensive repairs to her airplane Hialeah became a booming manufacturing center for the war effort producing crucial items from uniforms to airplane parts; Rene Sedanos opened a small bodega in East Hialeah called ``Sedanos'' which later expanded to serve communities across the State of Florida and has 34 store locations today; the Cao family opened the original Vicky Bakery in East Hialeah the band KC and the Sunshine Band was formed in a small studio in East Hialeah and became 1 of the most successful pop and disco bands of the 70s and 80s with 5 top number 1 hits and selling over 100,000,000 records worldwide; Bernard Cap was founded in Hialeah and remains a leading manufacturer of quality uniform headwear supplying United States and foreign military forces Gus Machado took over an old car dealership on 49th Street in Hialeah and later became the largest Hispanic-owned Ford dealership in the State of Florida; Whereas the city of Hialeah is home to hard-working families striving each day for their American dream; Whereas the Hialeah community is a unique blend of nationalities and cultures; Whereas Hialeah has historically been home to thousands of Cuban exiles who were forced into exile by the brutal dictatorship on the island; the Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart was sworn in as a Member of the 103rd Congress and became the first Cuban American to represent Hialeah in the United States House of Representatives; Whereas the Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart represented Hialeah until he retired from the United States House of Representatives in 2011 the city holds the rank of Florida's 5th largest city and the 6th largest municipality; Whereas 95 percent of the population identifies as Hispanic/Latino one of the highest percentages of Hispanic residents in the country; Whereas approximately 84.1 percent of Hialeah's residents are of Cuban descent the highest proportion in the United States; Whereas the city is known for its industrial strength contributing to Florida's overall economic vitality; Whereas the city is one of the largest employers in Miami-Dade County; and Whereas the city of Hialeah contributes to Florida's economy and history through its diverse and vibrant community: Now (1) congratulates the city of Hialeah on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; (2) recognizes and appreciates the significant economic and cultural impact of the city of Hialeah on the South Florida region and the United States as a whole; and (3) commends and honors the people of Hialeah for their unique and significant contributions to the prosperity MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – A 71-year-old man’s shopping trip at the Caliente Adult Superstore in Hialeah would lead to disaster earlier this month after a woman he met there offered him sex took him back to her hotel and then robbed him of his Rolex Leer en español Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested accused temptress-turned-thief Johnnika Alexander the senior met Alexander as he browsed the store Deputies said the man recalled seeing her pull up to the store with another person in a Mercedes-Benz The report states that she “approached (him) and offered to have a sexual encounter with him and invited him to her hotel room” and he accepted Video footage taken from the store showed her buying a pair of “black undergarments,” the report states Authorities said he allowed her to use his vehicle to drive him to MotelX at 7000 NW 27th Ave Near “the end of their encounter,” deputies said Alexander demanded that the senior remove his gold Presidential Rolex watch but she was able to “forcefully” remove it amid a struggle for the high-end timepiece Deputies said when the man got his cellphone out to call the police Alexander pepper-sprayed him and grabbed his phone and wallet which she would later leave behind in the parking lot as she fled Authorities said they were able to identify the Mercedes-Benz as one that Alexander rented from Enterprise at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and photos from previous arrests matched surveillance footage Cellphone data also placed her at the adult store and the crime scene deputies located Alexander at the Kompose Boutique Hotel Miami Airport at 3401 NW 25th St on Tuesday and arrested her on charges of armed robbery and battery on a person 65 or older she was being held without bond in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Chris Gothner joined the Local 10 News team in 2022 as a Digital Journalist – Hialeah police officers will soon be helping federal agents crack down on illegal immigration Leer en español It’s all part of new state immigration laws that were signed last month The cooperation with ICE is technically optional for police departments, but with the consequences of not participating still unclear, departments across South Florida are opting in Hialeah City Council members defended their support for signing a 287-G agreement “Many might want to go out and put fear mongering out there so that everyone gets nervous but tomorrow morning it will be business as usual in the City of Hialeah,” said Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo “The misinformation will be that now we will be actively separating families babies will be crying as we tear their parents out of their arms,” said Hialeah City Council Vice President Luis Rodriguez The city has become the latest in South florida to agree to assist federal immigration authorities Hialeah Police Chief George Fuente also supported the plan “This agreement will have me select however many officers I select to train to understand their protocols and what can and can’t be done when it comes to certain operations that they perform,” said Fuente The agreement provides that training as well as access to a database of undocumented people federal immigration lists as detainable It’s part of new agreement laws Florida Gov Immigration advocates fear police departments will use the agreement to specifically target immigrants “There’s no way we’re going to set up sweeps in neighborhoods,” said Tony Marcial Olivera but the 2011 Justice Department Investigation of Maricopa County found they did in fact do sweeps.” Palm Beach Gardens and Coral Gables in signing the agreement Florida leads the way on a federal list of departments who have signed on to the measure Sheriff’s departments from all 67 Florida counties have signed on – Police arrested a Hialeah mother after they said two good Samaritans found her toddlers walking naked by themselves on a sidewalk near her home Leer en español According to an arrest report from the Hialeah Police Department wandering near Diaz-Torres’ home in the 700 block of West 37th Street at around 3:30 Tuesday afternoon The women told police that one of the children was able to tell them where they lived and the women walked them to their home When one of the women went to the house and knocked on the window to try to alert Diaz-Torres officers witnessed the children walk outside unsupervised and the mother was not in sight,” the report states officers entered the residence believing the children could be in further danger (Diaz-Torres) was asked multiple times if she knew where her children were She did not answer and stated (redacted).” “appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance.” “Upon conducting a sweep of living conditions (a detective) observed two pipes with residue of suspected methamphetamine in plain view,” the report states Police said they called the Florida Department of Children and Families Diaz-Torres was being held in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on a $2,500 bond And that’s exactly what the Thoroughbred racing industry should be doing right now with Hialeah Park.For decades Hialeah was one of the crown jewels of American horse racing it’s sat idle while Gulfstream Park took the reins in South Florida and long-term viability as a racing-first venue are in question Hialeah sits in prime position for a comeback What does success in business come down to and serious financial incentives to back it up it could even be in the Breeders’ Cup rotation – bringing Florida back to center stage in the sport.This isn’t nostalgia This is about making the right bet for the long-term future of racing Where’s the Industry?Every winning business starts with a strong Hialeah has it.The surrounding community is one of the most densely populated Cuban and Caribbean markets in the U.S. a demographic that has long supported horse racing and gaming which leans more on tourists and high-rollers Hialeah is plugged into a local audience that turns out consistently the kind who don’t need to be courted with gimmicks.• They understand racing not just on weekends or big stakes days.• A properly marketed Hialeah Park could tap into this base and drive consistent attendance year-round.Think about it: If you had a strong predictable revenue base sitting right in front of you That’s exactly what’s happening right now Iconic statue of Citation at Hialeah Park Hialeah Has One Thing Gulfstream Never Will: StabilityLet’s get real: Gulfstream Park is always one real estate deal away from having racing pushed out.The property is too valuable The Hallandale Beach and Hollywood area in South Florida is a booming market where redevelopment pressures never go away You don’t have to be an insider to know that at some point the numbers will force racing to take a backseat Hialeah doesn’t have that problem.• The land value is lower.• The redevelopment pressure isn’t nearly as intense.• A strong ownership group could lock in a racing-first strategy without having to fight for survival every three years.You want long-term sustainability in South Florida The Neighborhood Has Improved – And That Changes EverythingWhen Thoroughbred racing left Hialeah, the surrounding area was in decline. That’s not the case anymore.• Crime rates are down.• Infrastructure investments have gone up.• Commercial development is picking up, making the area more attractive for new business. This isn’t the same Hialeah Park that closed two decades ago. It’s a far better investment now than it was back then.The industry made a strategic retreat when conditions weren’t right. That was smart. But in business, you also have to know when to make a strategic return. Now is the time. Florida’s Incentives Make It a No-BrainerA good business leader never leaves money on the table. Right now, there are serious financial incentives in Florida that make the Hialeah project even more attractive. Think Bigger: Hialeah Park as a Breeders’ Cup VenueA fully renovated Hialeah Park could be the Breeders’ Cup’s long-overdue Florida destination.Right now, the Breeders’ Cup rotates among five or six tracks:• Santa Anita• Del Mar• Churchill Downs• Keeneland• The soon-to-be renovated Belmont ParkFlorida? Not even in the conversation. That’s a huge mistake.A modernized Hialeah Park could fix that. Here’s the Play: Make It HappenHialeah Park isn’t just a comeback story – it’s a strategic move to secure racing’s future in South Florida. And if you’re serious about long-term success, you don’t walk away from an opportunity like this. You go all in.Final Word: Step Up, or Miss OutHialeah Park is the right bet, at the right time, for the right reasons.So, who’s going to step up and make it happen? By Keith P. LukeKeith P Luke is a longtime partner in Donegal Racing and a 30-year veteran in business development from Augusta and the debates surrounding trainer Bob Baffert – A 21-year-old woman was arrested this week nearly a month after she was involved in a physical altercation with another woman at a nightclub in Hialeah Leer en español the incident occurred early in the morning on Feb While the police department referred to the establishment as a strip club in the arrest report the company calls itself a Latin entertainment nightclub on its website and Instagram page Police said Yosnaydis Torres-Tosca and the other woman are acquaintances who got into a physical altercation that resulted in Torres-Tosca striking the woman in the head with a glass bottle the woman told a detective that she couldn’t recall the details that led to the fight the woman was transported to HCA Florida Mercy Hospital where she received five stitches to her head Police said the woman was unsure about how she sustained the bite mark detectives reviewed surveillance video from the club which showed that the alleged victim had actually initiated the fight by punching Torres-Tosca first but police said Torres-Tosca still used “excessive deadly force to thwart an attack that did not meet the statutory requirements to use such force.” who is a Cuban citizen currently living in Doral was arrested at her apartment Monday on a charge of aggravated battery with a weapon causing great bodily harm Police said she provided a statement to detectives Torres-Tosca remained held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on a $5,000 bond By Ladra on March 29, 20258 Comments As expected, Hialeah Mayor Steve Bovo is leaving the city for a job as a lobbyist in Washington, DC. The Miami Herald, which first broke the news about the rumored move in January, reported earlier this month that he is following his wife who has been a longtime right hand for Marco Rubio from the Florida House to the Senate and now the State Department Bovo’s office said he would be stepping down from Hialeah’s top post in April Las malas lenguas say he’s going to be making more than $190,000 in salary and paid expenses One of Bovo’s last acts as mayor was to make sure he got a cushy “deferred compensation plan,” which is a fancy He got it passed by the still Seguro Que Yes council earlier this month Read related: Steve Bovo’s parting gift: Retirement benefits for himself, Hialeah electeds Bovo has also suggested he would support Miami-Dade Commissioner Rene Garcia in the November election who did not return calls and texts from Ladra has said in the past that he would not speculate about stepping down to run for Hialeah mayor until Bovo announced his departure officially Former Council Member Bryan Calvo — who filed to run in February immediately after the rumors were first reported — blasted Bovo in an email to voters titled “Hialeah deserves better than corrupt politicians who take care of themselves while raising your taxes.” Calvo says the calculated vote for the taxpayer-funded pension was deliberately timed by Bovo with full knowledge he would be leaving he’s cashing out and heading to Washington the same Steve Bovo who raised your taxes and increased your water bill is now walking away with your money in his pocket,” the email says Calvo also suggests that Garcia will “protect Bovo’s pension and continue covering up years of wasteful spending.” He cites a “shady $150,000 consulting contract handed to a close friend with zero transparency.” Wolfe is also president at H.O.P.E. Mission Inc., the same non-profit resources referral agency (reported $138,000 in revenue in 2023, according to ProPublica) founded by Commissioner Garcia and who has remained involved with the organization through book bag giveaways and food distributions HOPE Mission had a reception and awards event “This is how they do business — taking care of themselves while Hialeah families struggle to make ends meet,” Calvo boldly writes in the email “Hialeah is being looted in broad daylight and these career politicians think they can get away with it Read related: Bryan Calvo becomes first candidate to file for November Hialeah mayor’s race fix our water problems without raising your bill I’m running for mayor to clean up the mess these insiders have made and put Hialeah back in the hands of its people “This election is about one simple question: Do you want more of the same corrupt “Let’s drain the Hialeah swamp and restore integrity to City Hall.” he’s going to have to do more than win just one race Hialeah Mayor Steve Bovo exits with pension, names Rene Garcia ‘successor’ added by Ladra on March 29, 2025View all posts by Ladra → 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 The city of Hialeah is naming a street after the late Lincoln Diaz-Balart.  The Cuban-American Republican politician and attorney from Havana Cuba died last month following a battle with cancer After representing Miami-Dade County in both chambers of the Florida Legislature, Diaz-Balart was elected to Congress in 1992 and remained until 2011 He was an advocate for immigrants and staunch critic of Fidel Castro’s Regime in Cuba The city was due to hold a dedication event Tuesday morning to recognize the intersection of East 45th Street and 8th Lane in Hialeah The event was also to be a ribbon-cutting for a major infrastructure improvement project — supported by $3 million dollars  in federal funding.  READ MORE: Memorial mass for former Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart to be held this weekend This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news Hannah Yechivi – One person was killed and two others were injured Wednesday night during a “heated dispute” that occurred at a home in Hialeah Leer en español According to Hialeah police spokesman Jose Torres officers responded to the home in the 3900 block of West 10th Court around 10:30 p.m A neighbor told Local 10′s Hannah Yechivi that she heard what sounded like a gunshot and then saw a body on the ground outside a man was running,” Yeika Castro said in Spanish Torres said officers discovered that during the dispute a male had armed himself with a knife and attacked a man who is in his 50s the victim’s 16-year-old son witnessed his father being attacked and intervened He sustained multiple cuts to his arms as a result Torres said the armed male then began to exit the home Torres said both victims were hospitalized after the attack The teen was transported to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and his father was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center where he is listed in critical but stable condition The person who shot the suspect was detained for questioning but it’s unclear whether he will face charges detectives were spotted at the scene searching for clues The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released Sign up to receive breaking news alerts from Local10.com Hannah Yechivi joined the Local 10 News team in May of 2024 – Detectives raided a Hialeah motel after accusing a family of selling drugs in front of two girls who were regularly around men with criminal records and relatives were staying in two separate rooms at the Star Motel The case involves an investigation with undercover officers who saw the two girls present when they bought crystal meth in the motel on Feb detectives were back to the motel with a warrant and reported rescuing the 4-year-old girl and finding more crystal meth was staying in another room at the same motel with her boyfriend Jose Cortez The 4-year-old girl told a police officer that Duran takes care of school rides; and their grandparents also watch over them when their mother can’t Records show Duran was out on a felony bond for possession of a controlled substance. Cortez, a convicted felon known as “King Chachi” who has been in and out of prison for decades Police officers reported picking up the girl’s 10-year-old sister from an elementary school in Hialeah and taking her to the police department’s headquarters where they questioned and arrested the five suspects Police officers took the five to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center and Cortez faced two counts of child neglect with no great bodily harm Cortez also faced charges of possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon; and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use William Nieves also faced charges of trafficking fentanyl and three counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell Jessica Nieves also faced three counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and possession of marijuana with intent to sell 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 – An 87-year-old woman reported missing was found dead in a canal in Hialeah on Friday morning Leer en español Hialeah police said officers responded to the area of West Fourth Avenue and 76th Street Authorities said no foul play is suspected at this time Video from Sky 10 showed detectives examining the scene as officers placed a black tarp over the body and yellow crime scene tape surrounded the area Police have not yet released the woman’s identity or further details about the circumstances of her disappearance HIALEAH, Fla. – A religious ritual in Hialeah took a deadly turn Wednesday night, ending in a fatal shooting and the arrest of a 48-year-old man police confirmed in an arrest report Friday Leer en español Hialeah police said officers responded to a home around 10:15 p.m but the location of the home was redacted in the report lying unresponsive outside the front door with blood covering his face police said officers found a man and his son injured Police said the boy suffered cuts on both arms and was taken to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital while his father had a knife lodged in the side of his head and was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center Hialeah homicide detectives launched an investigation and learned that the victims had been at the home for a Santeria ritual being performed on Milton Cao where police confirmed that a gunshot rang out police said Novar stumbled back inside the home and retrieved a knife before heading toward the bathroom The confrontation escalated further when Novar stabbed the boy’s father and the boy was injured while trying to intervene shooting Novar multiple times as he attempted to leave the home A woman inside the residence told police she witnessed Cao shoot Novar several times and immediately called 911 police said Cao made an unsolicited statement to officers which was captured on police bodycam video Authorities said Cao was taken to the Hialeah Police Department for questioning where he claimed he did not remember what happened and denied shooting anyone Jail records show he is facing one count each of second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm as a convicted felon Cao is being held without bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Records indicate that he also had a prior arrest for cocaine possession – 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 According to a judgement order from April 10 Kevin Felipe Valiente pleaded guilty to two counts of abuse on an elderly or disabled adult and was sentenced to probation He was initially arrested last summer on charges of lewd and lascivious molestation on an elderly or disabled adult and lewd and lascivious exhibition of an elderly or disabled adult Hialeah police said the 35-year-old victim suffers from an illness and uses a wheelchair Authorities said the woman spoke to police on June 15 and claimed that around midnight on May 25 Valiente entered her room at a home near the 3500 block of East Eighth Lane while she was asleep and woke her up to ask “if she’s ever had sex before.” Police said the woman and Valiente know each other The victim told Valiente “no” and said the conversation was making her uncomfortable The victim told detectives that shortly after Valiente pulled his pants down and exposed himself to her while asking “if she’s ever seen a penis before,” according to police “The victim replied ‘no’ while covering her eyes telling him (Valiente) to leave the room,” an officer wrote in the report The victim said while she was lying in her bed laid on top of her and touched her breasts with both of his hands Investigators said the victim then pushed Valiente off of him using her right hand and he then left the room Valiente returned to the victim’s room later in the night and “repeated the same offenses” on her The victim confirmed there was no penetration at any time Hialeah’s mayor has confirmed that he is stepping down and relocating with his family to the nation’s capital where he says he’s considering job prospects His current mayoral salary comes out to $150,000 Though he has not confirmed whether he will take that offer READ MORE: O Cinema will keep operating after Miami Beach withdraws eviction item MIAMI – A man used his Hialeah companies to launder nearly $2 million as part of a larger Leer en español was detained and questioned about the scheme before he boarded a flight to Cuba on Thursday the scheme involved fraudulent claims for durable medical equipment — or DME Authorities allege that three South Florida medical equipment companies billed Medicare a total of $41 million for equipment “that was never provided.” Investigators said none of the supposed beneficiaries of the equipment “had heard of the company that had purportedly provided them with DME nor had they heard of or had a relationship with the listed prescribing physician on the billing information provided by these companies as reflected in their Medicare claims data.” “Each of the beneficiaries interviewed stated that they did not need or receive the DME that was purportedly prescribed to them,” the complaint states a doctor listed by One Star as a prescriber said he “never heard of One Star,” hasn’t practiced medicine in One Star’s listed headquarters of Medley since 2014 “and did not prescribe DME to any of the patients he purportedly treated according to One Star’s Medicare claims data.” More than 95% of the billing was “for procedure billing codes related to skin grafts and the application of skin substitute grafts,” authorities allege but none of the supposed beneficiaries “needed or had suffered injuries requiring skin grafts.” “They prescribed so many skin grafts they must think I am a whale,” agents said one of them told investigators $1.9 million in funds from the scheme were laundered through Borges’ “shell companies”: RX Exclusive and GBT Max The DME companies all sent checks to Borges’ companies Authorities looked into Borges’ travel and found that he traveled between Cuba and Miami about 35 times in a two-year period concluding that some of the checks his companies received were likely cashed while he was on the island Agents said as they questioned him Thursday before he tried to board a flight to Varadero he “claimed that an individual approached him and offered him money to be the listed owner of two unrelated businesses” and “denied any knowledge of being the listed owner and denied cashing any of the approximately $2 million in checks,” despite having photos of blank One Star checks on his phone Borges claimed he had the photos “because he suspected that the individual was asking him to do could someday get him in trouble,” the complaint states “When asked about his country of residence (Borges) claimed that he lives in the United States but that he was spending significant time in Cuba due to the need to assist a family member,” it states Borges may now spend significant time in federal prison: His charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering carries a maximum 20-year sentence he was being held in the downtown Miami Federal Detention Center His online federal court file did not list bond information or upcoming court dates The case is being prosecuted in Miami federal court The City of Progress is earning top marks when it comes to safety in the state of Florida According to a comparison conducted by WalletHub Hialeah is the second safest city in the state Leer en español In order to determine the safest cities in which to live WalletHub compared 182 cities including the 150 most populated U.S plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state across three key dimensions: 1) Home & Community Safety Here is the criteria for home and community safety followed by the researchers on WalletHub’s website: One other South Florida city also earned a spot for safest city Pembroke Pines was also mentioned in the comparison Here are the rankings for Florida cities in the top 100 on the list: Copyright 2024 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Veronica Crespo writes for Local10.com and also oversees the Español section of the website she graduated from the University of Miami where she studied broadcast journalism and Spanish TrendingCommercialSouth FloridaACSL Partners Presidium buy 260-unit Hialeah apartment complex for $95M plan Live Local Act conversion Drew Dorsy of Miami-based Bindor and Dale Burnett of New York-based Big Equity also partnered on the purchase Listen to this article00:001xCSL Partners and Presidium scooped up the 260-unit Pura Vida Hialeah apartment complex for $95 million with plans for a Live Local Act conversion a joint venture between Benjamin Farkas and Brandon Chemtov and Dallas-based Presidium bought the property at 3051 West 16th Avenue in Hialeah from Coral Rock Development Group Drew Dorsy of Miami-based real estate investor and developer Bindor as well as Dale Burnett of New York-based private equity firm Big Equity also partnered on the purchase of RelatedISG Realty’s commercial division led by Tomas Sulichin and Alex Isaia of Compass represented the buyers and the seller Coral Gables-based Coral Rock completed the complex in 2022, records show. The firm scored a $12.8 million construction loan in 2019, and a $53.5 million construction loan in 2020 for Pura Vida Hialeah The development includes three commercial outparcels with a Wawa and other buildings Coral Rock is led by principals Michael Wohl Pura Vida Hialeah consists of three eight-story buildings with one- to three-bedroom apartments and about 11,000 square feet of ground-floor retail in one building according to websites for the property and Coral Rock The complex was 94.2 percent leased at the time of the sale Pura Vida was developed as a market-rate complex Its website shows monthly rents range from $2,195 to $3,220 This is expected to change under the buyers’ plan to convert the complex to workforce housing and land a property tax exemption granted under the Live Local Act Units will be switched to below-market rents as new leases are signed with the owners already converting some apartments SIGN UPThe Live Local Act a state law approved in 2023 and tweaked last year allows developers to build bigger projects than a site’s zoning permits if at least 40 percent of units are for households earning up to 120 percent of the area median income Some investors have seized on the law’s property tax exemption by switching completed or under construction market-rate complexes to workforce housing. In Miami Gardens, Asi Cymbal’s Cymbal DLT Companies did this with the 341-unit Laguna Gardens at 20775 Northwest 17th Avenue, allowing the firm to save about $1 million in taxes annually The Live Local conversion allows Pura Vida Hialeah’s buyers to meet “growing demand while creating long-term value,” Dorsy said in a statement Chemtov cited a “significant gap in housing options” for millennials who have “often been forced to look elsewhere for suitable rental opportunities.”  which Chemtov and Farkas started last year is a private equity firm that manages and invests in multifamily projects in the Sun Belt and Midwest Pura Vida Hialeah marked CSL’s second investment. In December, the firm paid $58.5 million for the 240-unit Avondale Hills apartment building at 750 Avondale Creek Drive in Decatur, Georgia, according to Traded Virginia-based multifamily investment syndicator Viking Capital partnered on the deal led by co-CEOs Cross Moceri and John Griggs investor and manager with $2.6 billion of assets under management South Florida multifamily deals are experiencing a resurgence Investment sales in the tri-county region hit $4.3 billion last year That’s a far cry from the $9.2 billion volume in 2022 and $15.4 billion in 2021 The deal flurry resulted from the influx of residents and the record rent hikes The Federal Reserve’s 11 aggressive interest rate hikes in 2022 and 2023 as well as skyrocketing insurance slowed activity in 2023 The Fed dropped the benchmark rate three times last year which decreased interest rates on short-term Investment sales last year outpaced the $3.8 billion in 2019 a benchmark year for normal times in South Florida – Police arrested a 54-year-old Hialeah man on four felonies Thursday after accusing him of abusing his octogenarian mother Leer en español Hialeah Police Department investigators documented two instances of abuse in an arrest report that they said were precipitated by the 87-year-old refusing to give her son Gonzalez-Estafani hit his mother in the head “several times” as she ate breakfast “The victim told (Gonzalez-Estafani) she was not going to argue with him stood up and began collecting her breakfast so that she could eat in her bedroom,” the report states “(Her son) then took ahold of the victim’s quad base walking stick Police said Gonzalez-Estafani took away his mother’s walking stick but she was able to make it to her bedroom on her own where she locked the door and remained until the next day She didn’t call police “due to prior incidents” involving her son She told investigators that Gonzalez-Estafani “has taken her phone and broken it” in the past and said calling police “has caused her too many problems and (she) feared (her son) would do it again.” Gonzalez-Estafani again abused his mother after she told him she couldn’t give her any money breaking her glasses,” struck her head and face several more times and grabbed her by the hair Authorities said she asked a clerk at the clinic to call police but officers never arrived The report states she went home on the clinic bus and again locked herself in her room Gonzalez-Estafani went to HPD headquarters to give a statement but ultimately requested an attorney telling detectives “he has been arrested before and did not want to make things worse.” Miami-Dade court records show that Gonzalez-Estafani has indeed been arrested before including by Hialeah police in June 2020 on charges including battery on a person aged 65 or over Court records also show a December 2012 aggravated battery case police took him into custody on charges of aggravated battery on a person 65 or older two counts of battery on a person 65 or older abuse of an elderly or disabled adult and criminal mischief Miami-Dade Judge Victoria Sigler found no probable cause for the most serious charge — aggravated battery — after Gonzalez-Estafani’s attorney argued the alleged actions didn’t rise to the level necessary to charge him find probable cause on the remaining counts ordering Gonzalez-Estafani held on a $12,650 bond He was jailed in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as of early Friday afternoon Leer en español “Let me see your hands!” officers are heard shouting in the footage as they respond to a domestic disturbance call at a home on West 53rd Street on July 19 53-year-old Ruben Manresa Ara had confronted his estranged wife Investigators say he put a gun to her chest and a hand over her mouth before the two struggled and the gun discharged They said she was able to run inside and call police Body camera video shows officers arriving and calling out to Manresa Ara bloodied from what investigators say appeared to be a suicide attempt The video freezes as three officers open fire The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office says the officers fired when Manresa Ara failed to comply with repeated commands and continued moving toward them with a gun in his hand and investigators confirmed he had purchased it just 11 days earlier detectives recovered a note written in Spanish that read “She used me and made fun of me after I brought her to this country.” According to a closeout memo obtained Thursday by Local 10 from the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office authorities said they found the use of deadly force to be “legally justified” in the shooting and continued moving forward with the weapon the three officers discharged their weapons Manresa Ara was pronounced deceased on the scene A search of the backyard revealed blood on the ground in what appeared to be a suicide attempt and a search of his home discovered a suicide note,” the memo stated in part “A firearm was recovered next to Manresa Ara’s body and a trace discovered he purchased the weapon 11 days earlier Pursuant to Florida Statutes 776.012 and 776.05 and a review of the facts and evidence in this investigation we find the use of deadly force used by Officers Pavon Christian De La Rosa joined Local 10 News in April 2017 after spending time as a reporter and anchor in Atlanta – A distraught South Florida pet owner never gave up hope of being reunited with her lost dog Leer en español Mia is a 13-year old Shih Tzu and a longtime member of the Borroto family She disappeared from her Hialeah neighborhood on Dec we had all kinds of things going on but we totally miss her we miss her craziness,” said owner Ines Borroto where someone delivered the news that they found Mia walking alone countryside that’s when I realized this was real,” Borroto said “And I could just tell on her face it was her.” Mia is set to return to her owners on Thursday which should lead to a paw-sitively emotional reunion that will have tails wagging in delight 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 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 HIALEAH, Fla. – A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting and stabbing incident that left one person dead and two others injured during a dispute at a Hialeah home on Wednesday, authorities confirmed Friday. Leer en español was taken into custody and is facing one count each of second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted person Wednesday at a home in the 3900 block of West 10th Court Officers responded to reports of a shooting and arrived to find one person dead and two others wounded told Local 10 News in Spanish that she heard what sounded like a gunshot before witnessing a man running outside the dispute inside the home escalated when the suspect armed himself with a knife and attacked a man in his 50s The victim’s 16-year-old son saw the attack and intervened sustaining multiple cuts to his arms in the process Police said as the attacker attempted to leave the home Authorities said paramedics transported the injured victims to local hospitals The teenager was taken to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital His father was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center and remains in critical but stable condition Detectives were seen combing through the scene late into the night as they worked to piece together what happened Police have not released a motive at this time but confirmed that Cao was taken into custody Cao is being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Jail records show Cao had a previous arrest on a cocaine possession charge