Miami Springs 2025 Year in Review

As we prepare to welcome 2026, we take a look back at the biggest stories impacting Miami Springs in 2025.

COYOTE IN MIAMI SPRINGS

By far, the most viral story of 2025 was the Coyote in Miami Springs.  It went national reaching over 700,000 people on Instagram alone.

While the Coyote story went viral, there were far more important matters that happened in 2025.  Let’s recap some of the biggest news stories of 2025:

NEW POLICE CHIEF

Miami Springs Police Chief Jimmy Deal retired opening the door for Matthew Castillo to take the helm as the new Police Chief.

Matthew Castillo the New MSPD Police Chief

POLITICS

Cabrera out.  Natalie Orbis in at County.

Cabrera resigns after selling Springs property.

New Commissioner:   Natalie Orbis

New City Council takes shape.

2025 Miami Springs Election Results

Monument for Glenn Curtiss.

Proposal for Glenn Curtiss Memorial Monument

RV parking…

City Passes New Recreational Vehicle Code

Council Expands Uses for Gateway Overlay District after Lack of Retail and Restaurants

FPL Agrees to Alleyway Installs

Zoning Changes at Fair Havens Deferred

CRIME

Adrian Cotera Arrested on Child Porn Charges

SWAT Raid on Falcon Avenue

Woman Accused of Murder in Miami Springs Hotel

Ex Firefighters Arrested after Fatal Virginia Gardens Fire

Springs Man Arrested for Harvesting Alligator

Man Arrested After Fleeing Police in Canal

March Madness Recap: Operation NW 36 St.

Armed Robbery at Miami Springs Hotel

Man Arrested, Charged with Kidnapping & Aggravated Battery

Springs Crime Drops Significantly Thanks to Enhanced Enforcement

62 Year Old Charged with Lewd and Lascivious Molestation of a Child

Miami Springs Police Department Apprehends Suspect in Home Robbery and Assault

Video: Man Sniffing Couch at Young Girl’s Dance Studio in Miami Springs

Police Arrest Two…Rescue Mom and Toddler

Arrested Again – Charged with Burglary

TRAFFIC / ACCIDENTS

 

Accidents on the Circle up 37%

Fatal Accident on 36 Street and LeJeune this Morning

Man Arrested for Leaving Scene of Miami Springs Crash with Bodily Injury

MS Police Enforcing Circle Traffic Offenses

MSPD Sustains Traffic Campaign at Hook Square

Springs Police Cracks Down on Speeders

Automated Speed Traps Activated

Report: Automated Speeding Tickets Averaging Nearly $5,000 per School Day

Garbage Truck Fire at Public Works

 

OBITUARIES

Remembering Mark A. Trowbridge

Betty Dunn Obituary

Remembering Paul O’Dell: A Legacy at Miami Springs Golf & Country Club

Former City Manager Ron Gorland Has Passed Away

Beloved Local, Altagracia Suggs, Has Passed Away

Remembering the Legend: Don Mazzone

Family Sets Up GoFund Me Page for Estuardo Ordoñez who Died in Ohio Car Accident

Obituary: Karen Stevens Bruener

Obituary: César A. Leonard Bellmas

Obituary for Juan Antonio Fajet

 

COMMUNITY

Miami Springs Begins 100 Year Celebration with Jazz Festival

GFWC Miami Springs Woman’s Club’s Second Annual Jail & Bail Raises $6,000 for Childhood Cancer

Miami Springs Shines Brightly for the 4th of July

SCHOOLS

Video Surfaces of Substitute Teacher Confronting Students with a Belt

MSSH Baseball Wins District Championship

Congratulations to MSSH Hawks Baseball your new State Champions!

Golden Hawks Championship Parade Celebration Video and Photo Gallery

Official 2025 Miami Springs School Grade Comparison

Edible at Miami Springs Elementary Hospitalizes Student, Leaves Others Sick

BUSINESS

Ray’s Taekwondo Shutting Down After 40+ Years in Miami Springs

EB Hotel Rated #1 Airport Hotel, #15 in Miami

Golf Director Wants You to Enjoy the Jewel of Miami Springs

New Development Approved for Canal Street

Burger King Property Sold for $3.7 Million – What’s Next?

Miami Springs Apartments Sold for $3.55 Million

Talkin’ Tacos Coming to Miami Springs

Fun and Magical Grand Opening at Aerialbatics