Miami

Man Faces Judge After Alleged Attempted Kidnapping at Miami Beach CVS

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Miami Beach, FL – A man accused of attempting to kidnap a child inside a CVS pharmacy in Miami Beach appeared before a judge for the first time on Sunday. The suspect, 26-year-old Nicolas Metternich Sternaman, had previously refused to appear in court last week. Sternaman has been charged with kidnapping a child under 13 and has been denied bond by Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Lourdes Simon. During the hearing, the state expressed their intention to review the surveillance video evidence to determine if it constituted an attempted kidnapping. Miami Beach Police reported that Sternaman had … Read more

Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo Loses Bid to Stop Collection of $63M Judgment in First Amendment Lawsuit

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Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s request to halt the enforcement of a $63 million judgement against him has been denied by a federal judge. The judgement was issued after Carollo lost a civil trial last year in which he was found guilty of violating the First Amendment rights of two Little Havana businessmen, William Fuller and Martin Pinilla, and using the city’s resources against them. The jury awarded the settlement to Fuller and Pinilla, leading to the seizure of Carollo’s home and property by U.S. Marshals in February. In addition to the seizure of assets, Fuller … Read more

Miami Beach Cracks Down on Spring Breakers and Reinforces Strict Marijuana Laws, Sending a Clear Message to Reckless Partiers

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Miami Beach, Florida – In anticipation of the upcoming spring break season, Miami Beach commissioners have made a move to tighten marijuana laws within the city. The commission recently voted to eliminate the optional civil penalty that had been in place for individuals found with 20 grams or less of marijuana. This decision was made in an effort to crack down on reckless behavior and create stricter consequences, effectively putting an end to the anything-goes party atmosphere. Commissioner Alex Fernandez, who sponsored the change, expressed his support for the decision, stating, “We’re shutting the door … Read more

From Riches to Rags: Miami Attorney Blames Dog Drugs for Financial Downfall

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MIAMI (AP) — A once prosperous Miami attorney has found himself in dire financial straits due to a devastating addiction to dog drugs. In a candid confession that highlights the dangers of substance abuse, the attorney revealed how his life took a dramatic turn for the worse. The downward spiral began when he discovered a network of underground dog drug dealers in Miami. Intrigued by the potential profits, he decided to venture into this illicit trade, confident that he could handle the risks. He started dealing drugs for dogs, providing them with prescription medications and … Read more