Multiple arrests made during Miami Hurricanes CFP Championship game events
Multiple arrests occurred around the Miami Hurricanes’ CFP National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. A Fontainebleau hotel employee was arrested for stealing a $3,500 Miami Hurricanes championship ring from the hotel lobby where the team was staying. Eddie Hudson, 65, was arrested for selling fake championship tickets to a woman for $5,000 outside the stadium. Alonzo McGill, 50, was arrested for jumping over a railing onto the field and taking items from the Hurricanes’ bench during the game. A 19-year-old student was arrested for battery on a deputy during crowd control efforts in the stadium parking lot.
Indiana defeats Miami 27-21 to win first College Football Playoff National Championship
Indiana defeated Miami 27-21 in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday night. The victory gave Indiana their first-ever football national championship and completed an undefeated 16-0 season. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza scored the decisive touchdown on a 12-yard fourth-down run in the fourth quarter. Miami quarterback Carson Beck threw a late interception that sealed Indiana’s victory, ending Miami’s hopes for their first title since 2001.
South Florida man’s U.S. citizenship revoked after obtaining it through fraud before child pornography conviction
A Peruvian-born man named Renzo William Alegre had his U.S. citizenship revoked after obtaining it through fraud. Alegre lied on his 2019 citizenship application and interview by denying he had committed any crimes. Less than a year after receiving citizenship in October 2019, he was arrested on child pornography charges and convicted of possessing over 600 images of child sexual abuse material. Authorities determined he had been downloading the illegal images for about a year before his arrest, which was during the period before his naturalization when he falsely denied criminal activity.
Broward prosecutors drop witness tampering charges against rapper YNW Melly
Broward County prosecutors dropped four charges against rapper YNW Melly, including witness tampering and criminal gang activity, one day before his trial was set to begin. The charges alleged that Melly tried to convince a key witness not to testify in his 2023 double murder retrial. Melly remains charged with murdering two friends in 2018 after his first murder trial ended in a mistrial with a deadlocked jury. His double murder retrial is scheduled for January 2027, where he could face the death penalty if convicted.
North Miami Beach Officers Save 6-Year-Old Autistic Boy from Severe Abuse
North Miami Beach police officers were honored for saving a 6-year-old autistic boy who was allegedly beaten nearly to death by his mother’s boyfriend. Officers found the child unresponsive and not breathing on January 9, then performed CPR for 20 minutes to revive him. The boy suffered severe injuries including brain bleeding, organ lacerations, and a broken arm. Daniel Romero, 34, was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse and remains jailed without bond.
Two minors airlifted to hospital after shooting in Opa-locka
Two minors were shot in Opa-locka’s Sailboat Cove neighborhood on Tuesday morning and airlifted to a trauma center in critical but stable condition. A third person was treated at the scene but refused hospitalization. Police detained several individuals attempting to flee and recovered multiple weapons from a vehicle linked to the incident. The cause of the shooting remains under investigation.
Florida Keys charter boat captain arrested for cocaine trafficking after selling to undercover detectives
Bradford Todd Picariello, a 65-year-old charter boat captain from Marathon, Florida, was arrested Monday on cocaine trafficking charges. Undercover detectives purchased one kilogram of cocaine from Picariello for $10,000. The arrest led to seizure of 23 kilograms of cocaine, a 38-foot vessel, $8,000 cash, and a handgun. The investigation involved Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, DEA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other agencies.
Broward County installs first motor vehicle registration kiosk at Sedano’s supermarket in Pembroke Pines
Broward County installed its first motor vehicle registration self-service kiosk at a Sedano’s Supermarket location on Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines. The kiosk allows residents to renew and print vehicle registrations within minutes without appointments. This marks the first Sedano’s location to host such a kiosk, expanding beyond the previous Publix-only supermarket installations. The initiative aims to provide convenient access to county services in high-traffic community locations.
Miami Beach launches permanent free water taxi service between Miami Beach and Miami
Miami Beach launched a permanent free water taxi service on Tuesday, January 20, after running a pilot program for over a year. The service operates between Maurice Gibb Memorial Park in Miami Beach and Venetian Marina in Miami, with 40-foot boats carrying up to 55 passengers. Water taxis run every 60 minutes on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., then every 30 minutes until 7:30 p.m., with no weekend service initially. The 20-minute ride connects to other transit options including trolleys, bikes, and the OMNI Station.
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South Florida Unemployment Rises to 2.5% as Conference Targets Women’s Career Recovery
South Florida unemployment rose from 1.6% to 2.5% over the past year, leaving over 34,000 people jobless across tech, media, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. The Envision ME Conference runs January 23-25 to help women navigate career transitions. Women who lost jobs in the past year can register for free. The three-day event focuses on professional growth, mindset changes, and practical career rebuilding strategies.
South Florida temperatures drop to 40s with cold conditions expected for CFP National Championship game
South Florida experienced unusually cold temperatures Monday morning with widespread readings in the upper 40s, including 47 degrees in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The CFP National Championship game will see temperatures in the low 60s with wind chill making it feel like the upper 50s. Strong north winds gusting up to 25 mph will continue through Wednesday, creating hazardous beach and boating conditions. Temperatures will gradually warm back into the 70s and 80s by the weekend before another front brings cooler weather and rain chances next week.
Miami-Dade Police Seize $21 Million in Cash from Miami Lakes Home in 2016 Drug Bust
Miami-Dade police raided a Miami Lakes home in June 2016, seizing over $21 million in cash hidden in five-gallon buckets in an attic compartment. Luis Hernandez-Gonzalez and his sister Salma Hernandez were arrested on drug and firearms charges related to marijuana trafficking operations. Hernandez-Gonzalez pleaded guilty in 2018 to money laundering charges and was sentenced to 65 months in prison. The case became the largest money seizure in Miami-Dade history and inspired the Netflix film “The Rip” starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
Miami Beach nightclub fires employees after antisemitic song played during white nationalist gathering
White nationalist influencers were filmed at Miami Beach’s Vendôme nightclub praising Adolf Hitler while a song titled “Heil Hitler” by Ye played in the background. Video also showed the group performing Nazi salutes and chanting lyrics in a car. Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner condemned the actions and called for a full investigation into how the individuals gained entry to the club. Vendôme nightclub fired three employees involved in the incident after releasing statements calling the videos “deeply offensive and unacceptable.”
16-year-old shot in Gladeview, hospitalized in critical condition
A 16-year-old was shot Monday in Gladeview and taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Deputies responded after receiving a ShotSpotter alert near Northwest 75th Street and 16th Avenue. An unknown vehicle pulled alongside the teen, someone inside shot him, then the vehicle fled the area. The teen ran after being shot and was found at Northwest 76th Street and 17th Avenue.