Little Havana

Cubans in Miami held a Liberation Day rally in Little Havana to commemorate the five-year anniversary of nationwide protests against the Cuban Communist regime. The event featured a documentary about Havana's San Isidro neighborhood protesters and an art exhibit. Secretary Marco Rubio condemned the regime's suppression of the 2021 protests and ongoing detentions.

South Florida’s Cuban exile community held a rally in Little Havana to commemorate the fifth anniversary of a historic protest against the Castro communist regime, demanding freedom for Cuba and the release of political prisoners. The event occurred amid an island-wide blackout in Cuba, where hundreds remain detained for advocating basic rights.

A Miami woman, already out on bond for prior theft charges, is accused of enlisting her teenage son to steal a purse from a jewelry store. Police arrested Linda Maria Palacio on three new charges, including burglary and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, after surveillance video showed her and her son stealing items from an employee's purse.

A Miami man was arrested after allegedly attacking a security guard with a perfume bottle during a confrontation near Little Havana, resulting in charges of aggravated battery and battery on a security officer. Both the suspect and the guard were injured and hospitalized, with a $7,500 bond set and a stay-away order issued.

Hundreds of people received food and hygiene product boxes from volunteers at Jose Martí Park in Little Havana. Amigos for Kids distributed 800 boxes to families in need, aiming to provide immediate relief in South Florida.

A Miami Police officer was hospitalized after their cruiser was struck by another vehicle in Little Havana while responding to a call. The officer sustained possible fractures but remained conscious and stable, with the incident occurring near Southwest Seventh Street and 12th Avenue. It is unclear if the driver who caused the collision was arrested.

About 200 residents of Silver Court mobile home park in Little Havana face eviction due to a change in land use. They were offered up to $10,000 to move early, but some residents, including park president Joseph Madera, rejected the offer, seeking instead a $60,000 minimum and a three-year extension. The final deadline to vacate is Sept. 30, with an extended deadline for relocation payments until 5 p.m. on Monday.

Ashley Almeida and Kevin Kattoura were arrested in Miami-Dade and Broward for credit card fraud involving stolen identities linked to City Furniture accounts. Almeida used a fake identity to lease a townhouse where stolen furniture was delivered, while Kattoura submitted fraudulent applications for commissions.

Dutch Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander spent the night at the White House before playing dominoes in Little Havana. The visit highlights cultural exchange between the Netherlands and the United States.

Dutch Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander spent the night at the White House before visiting Little Havana, where they engaged in a dominoes game. The royal couple's activities highlight cultural interactions during their U.S. trip.