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Miami Springs News
FDOT Meetings to Discuss Many 36th Street Options
The Florida Department of Transportation will have public meetings this week to discuss changes to the NW 36th Street corridor from the Palmetto interchange on the west to US-1 on the east. For the...
Deadly Intersection Changing this Summer
According to a Florida Department of Transportation memo sent to Virginia Gardens Mayor, Spencer Deno, the deadly intersection at NW 36th Street and Curtiss Parkway will see changes come to fruition this summer. According...
VGPD Searching for Carjacking Suspect: Campbell Dorvilier
The Village of Virginia Gardens Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding Campbell Dorvilier for allegedly car jacking a vehicle at the Chevron Gas Station located at the corner of Curtiss Parkway...
Water Bills Gone Wild: Over $60,0000!
Sandra Ruiz-Morales posted on the Miami Springs Community Facebook Group Morales that her Miami-Dade water bill had jumped from $49 to over $60,0000.00! In the same thread, Yoli Martinez posted that her bill had jumped...
Details Emerge in Miami Springs FBI Arrest
UPDATED June 17, 2021:
Theo Karantsalis reveals in an article published by The Miami Herald that the man who was recently arrested in the 500 block of Palmetto Drive was charged with Cyberstalking. According to...
2021 MSSH Frolics
Miami Springs Senior High shared the 2021 Frolics on their YouTube Channel. The annual talent and entertainment spectacle showcases some of the rising local talent from Miami Springs Senior High. Check out the video...
COVID-19 Cases Unexpectedly Increased Last Week
The State of Florida is no longer supporting the COVID-19 Dashboard and has ceased reporting detailed COVID data by zip code. So, we won't be able to share the detailed numbers within our zip...
Flood Watch Through 8pm Wednesday
Miami Springs (along with most of South Florida) is under a Flood Watch through 8pm Wednesday night. The National Weather Services is expecting another round of showers and storms today. Heavy rainfall, flooding, gusty...
Convicted Felon Arrested at 36 Street Hotel
Malik Smith, a 25 year old black male and convicted felon, was arrested by the Miami Springs Police Department on Friday, June 11, 2021. According to Miami Springs Police, they were called to a...
Golf Tournament to Help 12 Year Old Girl with Brittle Bone Disease
Amariah's Wings, a non-profit organization, has joined the OI Foundation for a special Golf tournament to be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the Miami Springs Golf and Country Club. The Golf Tournament...
A Tisket, A Tasket, A Costco Yellow Casket
It should have been a somber occasion. We found ourselves looking at caskets. We never expected to be looking at caskets but there they were. It was a beautiful display.
There were a lot people...
Arrested for Alleged Occupied Burglary
Nicholas Leonardi was arrested Thursday, June 10, 2021, for allegedly entering an occupied home located in the 200 block of Minola Drive. According to the Miami Springs Police Department, Leonardi entered through an unlocked...
Florida Representative, Bryan Avila, Running For County Commission Seat
Miami Springs resident, former Golden Hawk, and current Florida House Representative, Bryan Avila, has declared he's running for Miami-Dade County Commissioner District 6. That seat is currently held by Commissioner Rebeca Sosa.
In a post...
Flag Project Shares Miami Springs History
We would like to thank the Miami Springs Historical Society and all the volunteer Miami Springs residents for all the hard work they put into the Curtiss Parkway Flag project. Many of you have...
Community Thanks Father Alfaro
The Blessed Trinity Community came out in force last Saturday, June 5, 2021, to thank Father Alfaro for all he has done for the Blessed Trinity Parish and the Miami Springs Community. The special...
MSSH Alum Bring Back Bucks for Springs
Two former Miami Springs Senior High Golden Hawks have made us proud as they have ascended in their political careers. Those two Golden Hawks include Florida Senator, Manny Diaz, Jr. and Florida Representative, Bryan...
VIDEO: Miami Springs Alma Mater by the Golden Hawk Singers
The Miami Springs Senior High Golden Hawk Singer perform a beautiful online rendition of the Miami Springs Alma Mater. Watch the video below to enjoy this wonderful reminder of the MSSH Alma Mater.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pvjr971RmE
MSPD Arrest “Slime” Human Trafficker
According to the City of Miami Springs Police Department, alleged human trafficker, Sadiki "Slime" Spence, was arrested for trafficking a 14 year old girl in Miami Springs.
According to the release, "Slime" was located on...
COVID-19 UPDATE: Cases Continue Drop in Florida & Miami-Dade County
COVID-19 CASES IN FLORIDA
Cases continued to drop statewide last week. In the State of Florida, we had just 9,049 new cases of COVID-19 last week. That's the first time the State had less than...
Arrested: MSPD Nabs Violent Career Criminal
The Miami Springs Police Department reported that they arrested a violent career criminal on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. According to the Miami Springs Police Department, Celio Garcia was a wanted subject and his vehicle...
Hurricane Tax Holiday Ends Sunday, June 6
Folks, Hurricane season started on Tuesday, June 1st. The State of Florida wants you to be prepared in case of a storm. To help get you prepared, the State has a Tax Holiday on...
Alleged Home Invader Arrested
The City of Miami Springs Police Department arrested Jose Lazaro Sanchez for allegedly breaking and entering an occupied home on Miller Drive on the East end of Miami Springs (Near NW 36th Street). The...
Lowest Number of New COVID Cases in a Year
MIAMI SPRINGS COVID-19 CASES
Our zip code, 33166, had the lowest number of weekly new cases of COVID-19 last week since Memorial Day week of 2020. In Miami Springs, we estimate we had just 6...
40% of Police Calls Come from the Hotels
According to Miami Springs Police Chief, Armando Guzman, about 40% of all the Miami Springs Police calls for the uniformed patrol officers are for the hotels in Miami Springs.
50% of all Miami Springs Police...
Ashley Moon Wins Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon Valor Award
Congratulations to Miami Springs' own Ashley Moon for winning the Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon Valor Award. According to the Orange Bowl, "The award is designed to salute an outstanding South Florida student-athlete who exhibits valor...
Gun Confiscated in Miami Springs Linked to Homicide
The Miami Springs Police Department released a statement indicating that a firearm the Police Department confiscated earlier this year was linked to a homicide that had occurred in the City of Miami.
Here's the full...
Miami Springs Senior High Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to the Miami Springs Senior High Class of 2021 and all the MSSH Academic Awards winners! These Golden Hawks are truly deserving. They have overcome the challenges of COVID-19 to succeed and soar. ...
Mask Burning BBQ: A New Fuel for Memorial Day Holiday
Here’s an opportunity to rid ourselves of the mantle of pandem-onium. Memorial Day weekend is a mini holiday for the family and an extended weekend party combining BBQ with family games and brewskis with...
July 4th Parade is Back – Register Now to Participate
The City of Miami Springs wants you to join the 2021 July 4th Parade! The Parade will be held on Saturday, July 3rd at 10am. To register to participate, please call Caitlin Smith at...
Lowest Number of New COVID Cases Since October
Miami Springs COVID-19 Cases
Our zip code (33166) had only 40 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 7 days. That's the lowest number since late October, 2020. We estimate Miami Springs had 22 new...
What's the Buzz?
New Radio Programs Are Out Of This World!
Albert Einstein was once asked “What is the most important question facing humankind?” Einstein responded by asking another question: “Is the universe a friendly...
A Happy Humorous Thanksgiving to All
Scene: Two native Americans of the Wampanoag People, who had lived on the Eastern coast of America for about10,000 years before the Europeans arrived,...
When it Comes to Food, We Are What We Eat
Sitting outside a restaurant to dine is a welcome change from eating in. We adapt our lifestyle to fit the new norm and welcome...
Got Gas?
It’s getting hot out there, so stock up on those great summer coolers like ice tea and lemonade. You’re probably saying, but Buzz, what...
Want a major theme park adventure? Get ready for change
Content warning: your theme park characters will change.
Here we are knee deep in a stay at home world, trying to put together fun academic...
Politics
Florida Representative, Bryan Avila, Running For County Commission Seat
Miami Springs resident, former Golden Hawk, and current Florida House Representative, Bryan Avila, has declared he's running for Miami-Dade County Commissioner District 6. That...
MSSH Alum Bring Back Bucks for Springs
Two former Miami Springs Senior High Golden Hawks have made us proud as they have ascended in their political careers. Those two Golden Hawks...
List of City Projects: Which Should Stay? Which Should Go?
In preparation for a workshop meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 5 (Cinco de Mayo), the City Manager published his list of short...
It’s Official: Maria Mitchell Sworn in as 1st Female Miami Springs Mayor
Congratulations to Maria Mitchell for officially becoming the first female Mayor of Miami Springs! Mayor Mitchell was officially sworn in on Monday, April 12,...
Jacky Bravo & Victor Vazquez Win Seats to Miami Springs Council
Election Results:
Jacky Bravo wins the Miami Springs City Council Group II Seat!
Victor Vazquez wins the Miami Springs City Council Group IV Seat!
The tight race...
Story Archives
For Sale: 4 Bed, 2 Bath Pool Home $405,000
10/23/2015 0:00:00
For Sale: 650 Falcon Avenue
4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
Swimming Pool
PRICE: $405,000
DESCRIPTION: Beautiful...
City Hall Closing March 19 – April 3rd
The City of Miami Springs is making changes to its operations in response to COVID-19.
...
SebastianStrong Weekend
SebastianStrong Weekend!
The SebastianStrong weekend is almost here with TWO EVENTS:
5K & GALA
SebastianStrong 5k: Saturday, Nov...
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Hialeah Hospital Announces Safe, Virtual Visits to its Emergency Departments Via Tele-ER Option
Hialeah Hospital will now be offering patients a new option for care with Tele-ER. This...
ARRESTED: 2 Students Arrested for Threat Against Miami Springs Middle School
ARRESTED!
According to multiple local TV reports, two students were arrested for making the threats to...
JAIL UPDATE: Discussion Deferred to June
During Tuesday's Miami-Dade County Board of County Commission Meeting's discussion over the proposal to expand...
Virginia Gardens
VGPD Searching for Carjacking Suspect: Campbell Dorvilier
The Village of Virginia Gardens Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding Campbell...
Deadly Intersection Changing this Summer
According to a Florida Department of Transportation memo sent to Virginia Gardens Mayor, Spencer Deno,...
PFC Bruce Carter’s Remains Transferred to Arlington National Cemetery
PFC Bruce Carter was the Virginia Gardens war hero who gave his life to save...
