Historic Coconut Grove Playhouse Partially Collapses During Demolition
A contractor’s error during demolition work severely compromised the roof of the historic Coconut Grove Playhouse. Engineering assessments found the front wall facing Main Highway became unstable, posing a serious risk of collapse. Main Highway and nearby streets were closed for emergency stabilization efforts expected to take eight days. The playhouse has been vacant since 2006 and underwent partial demolition in preparation for renovation.
FWC Investigation into Fatal Boat Crash Questioned Amid Deleted Footage and Alcohol Test Concerns
A state lawmaker called for an independent probe into the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s investigation of a 2022 boat crash that killed a 17-year-old girl. Four FWC officers’ body camera footage from the crash scene was deleted. A Miami-Dade detective suggested the FWC could test the boat operator for alcohol. The boat operator, George Pino, initially faced misdemeanor charges before being charged with felony vessel homicide.
Prosecutor Exit, Bodycam Footage Revealed in OnlyFans Model’s Murder Case
Courtney Clenney’s defense team pushed for disqualification of Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office following lead prosecutor’s exit. Prosecutors accessed privileged defense communications violating legal standards. Police bodycam showed officer being shot during 2024 CityPlace Doral shooting that killed two people. The shooter indiscriminately opened fire and was killed by police.
Miami Shooting Charges for Teen Sister, Man Convicted in Vehicle Theft Ring
Rae’quan Smith, 20, was shot and killed. His teen sister Deashia Smith, 17, and Elton Hightower, 19, were arrested for his murder. Deashia Smith possessed the murder weapon. Hightower was identified as the shooter through witness testimony and cell phone data. Oscar Gomez Guerra led a Miami-based theft ring that stole over $550,000 worth of vehicles. He was convicted and faces deportation after serving his sentence.
Siblings charged in murder case, 1975 cold case teens’ murders solved
Teen charged with brother’s murder. 17-year-old girl and 19-year-old man charged with second-degree murder. Victim found with gunshot wounds at hospital, died. Evidence links girl’s gun to shooting. Witnesses say both suspects shot victim, fled scene. Detectives solve 1975 cold case murders of two 14-year-old girls in Broward. Bodies found after being sexually assaulted, shot in Everglades. DNA links two suspects with criminal histories. One suspect died in 2019, other in 2005. Case remained unsolved for decades until new DNA testing.