Subject:

Opa-locka

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2012

    Terence Pinder, Former Opa-locka Politico, Beats One Criminal Case, Two More To Go

    Terence PinderAn Opa-locka official booted from office six years ago won't be prosecuted for the crimes that got him thrown out in the first place. Banana Republican has learned that the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office has quietly dropped multiple grand theft and official misconduct felony charge ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2011

    Rapper Brisco Wanted for Beating Up Teenager

    ​Rapper Brisco is wanted for knocking a teenager unconscious and then fleeing in his white Range Rover last Thursday. North Miami Police though say they have no idea where the man born British Alexander Mitchell is. Right now he's more elusive than his debut album. 

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2011

    Shots Fired after Two People Tried to Run Over Police Officer

    ​A man and a woman traveling in a black Nissan Maxima were pulled over early this morning in Opa-Locka near 140th Street and Northwest 26th Avenue. Instead of complying with the officer, though, they tried to run him over with the car. The incident lead to a police chase that involved gun fire.&n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2011

    Opa-locka Police Sue City, Which They Allege is Run Like a Dictatorship (Complete Text of Suit Included)

    Following Riptide's disclosure of a review that cited massive corruption in the Opa-locka police force -- including sex with prisoners before releasing them -- four employees have sued the city in federal court alleging they suffered retribution for being interviewed.A civilian crime analyst, Tamika ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2011

    Opa-locka Cops Accused of Massive Corruption

    via NowPublic​State authorities are probing what could be the most significant police corruption in years in perpetually troubled Opa-locka.According to city memos obtained by Miami New Times and confirmed by manager Clarance Patterson, officers have told internal investigators that city cops: 1. ... More >>

  • Music

    April 28, 2011

    Miami Reggae Festival at Peacock Park April 30

    via NowPublic​State authorities are probing what could be the most significant police corruption in years in perpetually troubled Opa-locka.According to city memos obtained by Miami New Times and confirmed by manager Clarance Patterson, officers have told internal investigators that city cops: 1. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    We Global! Like Hasselhoff, Prunk TV Is Huge in France!

    The Hoff loves puppies like France loves Prunk.​Prunk TV is like David Hasselhoff. We are huge in France! OK, here's how it happened: I got an email from these French filmmakers who had seen my interview with Brisco right here on Prunk TV. Vive la France! They wanted to come to Miami and make a d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2011

    Betty Wright Preemptively Rips Black Eyed Peas Terrible Super Bowl Halftime Show

    ​Betty Wright is a legendary, Grammy-winning,  Miami-based singer-songwriter who has released 16 albums.She scored her first big hit in the '70s at the age of 17 with the million-selling "Cleanup Woman." Later, she became the first black woman to release a gold record on her own label. In hip ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2011

    Brisco Gives the President Some Career Advice

    Brisco says: "That rocked!"​"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of the dream." -- Willy Wonka "You can say to this mountain, 'May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. You can pray f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2011

    Natacha Seijas Teaches Jean Monestime How Things Work On The County Commission

    Natacha Seijas understands what it is like to drive through Opa-Locka.Yesterday, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natacha Seijas was feeling extra generous with taxpayer dollars. She promised to transfer $750,000 in affordable housing funds from her district to the district of green Commissioner Jean ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2010

    Miami-Dade Schools: More Than $2 Billion in Repairs Needed

    Alex Izaguirre​Way too much attention these days is heaped upon paying teachers. Look deeply into the Miami-Dade County Public Schools budget and you'll see that a potentially more disastrous problem lies in the condition of the buildings where our kids study.Later today, on our website and in thi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2010

    News Roundup: Heat Loses to Magic in Overtime

    Jackson Memorial Health System was granted an $80 million bailout from the city commission. [WSVN]A 19-year-old mother of two was shot in front of her children. Police are questioning the children's father and her brother. [Herald]South Florida lost nearly a third of its construction jobs ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2010

    News Roundup: Two Shot in Opa-locka

    A shooting injured two people in Opa-locka yesterday. Police have a person of interest in custody. [CBS4]A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed after a disagreement over a dice game in Miami Gardens Saturday. [CBS4]Even the crappy economy can't stop South Beach's hotel industry from expanding. [Heral ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2009

    Moron of the Week: South Florida's Creepiest "Pastor"

    We usually use this column to recklessly mock regional idiots who accidentally shoot their toes off or are busted for running pathetic Ponzi schemes. But this week, we're issuing a public service announcement.Lovelorn ladies of South Florida, do not date the man whose pictures you see here. Even ... More >>

  • News

    December 10, 2009

    At Florida Memorial University, surviving assaults is part of the curriculum

    We usually use this column to recklessly mock regional idiots who accidentally shoot their toes off or are busted for running pathetic Ponzi schemes. But this week, we're issuing a public service announcement.Lovelorn ladies of South Florida, do not date the man whose pictures you see here. Even ... More >>

  • News

    September 24, 2009

    North Miami's Funeral Store sells caskets for less

    We usually use this column to recklessly mock regional idiots who accidentally shoot their toes off or are busted for running pathetic Ponzi schemes. But this week, we're issuing a public service announcement.Lovelorn ladies of South Florida, do not date the man whose pictures you see here. Even ... More >>

  • News

    August 13, 2009

    Slumlord Millionaire

    Lawsuit claims landlord pocketed thousands while tenants died.

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2009

    State Sen. Frederica Wilson Hopes To Move Her Hat Collection to DC

    Frederica Wilson and her extensive hat collection have pretty much done everything they can in Tallahassee. The Miami democrat has served in both houses of the State legislature, and now she's made it official that she'll be seeking the congressional seat Rep. Kendrick Meek is leaving behind in his ... More >>

  • News

    February 12, 2009

    The Curse

    Six students in Carol City High's tragic class of 2006 were murdered. Hope survives.

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2008

    News Roundup

    Diaz says the cabinet rumors are just rumors. [Naked Politics] Unfortunately this isn't the first time we've heard something like this, but a 19-year-old in Broward committed suicide using drugs on webcam. [Local10] Condo sales in downtown might be rebounding, but not for long. [Herald] Gas prices ... More >>

  • News

    September 20, 2007

    Yo Quiero In!

    Bail bondsman Mike Suarez aims to unseat Angel Gonzalez

  • Music

    July 19, 2007

    Wykked Wytch and Kalakai

    Bail bondsman Mike Suarez aims to unseat Angel Gonzalez

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2007

    Ask the Food Critic: What's Up With Crabby's Smoke House?

    Bail bondsman Mike Suarez aims to unseat Angel Gonzalez

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2007

    Ask the Food Critic: What's Up With Crabby's Smoke House?

    Bail bondsman Mike Suarez aims to unseat Angel Gonzalez

  • News

    November 23, 2006

    An Uncertain Overture

    Xavier Spencer is one of Miami’s best young musicians, but you might never hear him play

  • Calendar

    September 29, 2005

    To the Rescue

    Xavier Spencer is one of Miami’s best young musicians, but you might never hear him play

  • City Life

    May 12, 2005

    BEST LOCAL PHANTASMAGORIA

    Xavier Spencer is one of Miami’s best young musicians, but you might never hear him play

  • Calendar

    April 28, 2005

    Football

    Xavier Spencer is one of Miami’s best young musicians, but you might never hear him play

  • News

    April 21, 2005

    The Bitch

    Tiffany > Timoney

  • Calendar

    March 27, 2003

    At the Viral Front

    The continuing war on HIV/AIDS

  • News

    September 5, 2002

    Strange Days at FIA

    A black charter school was supposed to lead African-American youth into a bright future. It hasn't happened.

  • News

    November 1, 2001

    Should These Three Firemen Go Back to Work?

    Plus: Ros-Lehtinen's strange name game

  • News

    October 18, 2001

    Everybody Party, Nobody Pay

    You can't put a price on the people's culture

  • News

    January 4, 2001

    Common Ground

    Miami garage sales are much more than shopping sprees for bargain hunters. They're also racial and ethnic safety zones where people can freely mix and mingle.

  • Dining

    October 26, 2000

    A Good Kinda Jerk

    Jerk Machine

  • News

    October 5, 2000

    Carnival!

    Miami's joyous Caribbean fete attracts hundreds of thousands of revelers each year. So why has it remained overlooked and underfunded? Let's put it this way: The event isn't held on Calle Ocho.

  • News

    November 25, 1999

    Winning Is Everything

    In Miami there's one sure way to build a championship high school sports team: Throw out the rule book and cheat like hell

  • Culture

    September 30, 1999

    Humor on Demand

    Laughing Gas Improv Group

  • Calendar

    October 8, 1998

    Islands Bash

    Laughing Gas Improv Group

  • News

    August 14, 1997

    Now Departing

    Two parts pragmatism and one part nostalgia keep Miami's last propeller-driven cargo planes skimming the skies

  • News

    July 17, 1997

    High Expectations, Low Pay

    Two parts pragmatism and one part nostalgia keep Miami's last propeller-driven cargo planes skimming the skies

  • Calendar

    May 1, 1997

    Calendar for the week

    Two parts pragmatism and one part nostalgia keep Miami's last propeller-driven cargo planes skimming the skies

  • News

    April 17, 1997

    The Fidel Fixation

    Exactly 36 years ago the Central Intelligence Agency blew it at the Bay of Pigs. For an encore it created the biggest commando operation in U.S. history -- right here in South Florida. It's time for a sentimental tour.

  • News

    February 6, 1997

    Life Sentences

    Forget Hiaasen, Balmaseda, and Steinback -- the Herald's weird, wacky "Police Report" is the prose by the pros

  • News

    May 23, 1996

    A CANF-Do Attitude

    When it comes to protecting Jorge Mas Canosa and crew, Cesar Odio's police force knows no bounds

  • News

    January 25, 1996

    Putting the Country in Country Club

    What better place than a golf course to hold an environmental conference?

  • News

    May 12, 1993

    Do The Knight Thing

    Short on the sides and leave a little on top today, please, Professor. And give me a little of that Sicilian Defense while you're at it.

  • News

    December 23, 1992

    To Catch a Cop: Part 2

    Janet Reno didn't file charges against Opa-locka cop Charles Jones, but the city manager fired him anyway. Guess who's smiling now.

  • News

    June 26, 1991

    White on Black

    Janet Reno didn't file charges against Opa-locka cop Charles Jones, but the city manager fired him anyway. Guess who's smiling now.

  • More >>
VOICE Daily Deals
for free stuff, news info & more!

Now Click This

About Us | Media Kit | Work for Miami New Times | Esubscribe | Free Classifieds | Miami New Times Advertising | National Online Advertising | Mobile | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Site Problems? | RSS | Site Map
© 2012 Miami New Times, LLC, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
avatar
Newsletters | Mobile
  • Voice Places

    Voice Places

    Discover restaurants, nightlife, travel, shopping...

  • VOICE Daily Deals

    VOICE Daily Deals

    Get 50 to 90% off every day on restaurants, movies, massages...

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    More than 10,000 of the BEST things to eat, drink, and experience

  • My Voice Nation

    My Voice Nation

    Join the Village Voice community and get exclusive deals and info

  • Happy Hour

    Happy Hour

    Your local Happy Hour guide at your fingertips

or

Log in or Sign up

Social Connect:

Use your favorite account to access My Voice Nation.


Use your My Voice Nation account to log in:





Forgot password?
or

Sign Up or Log in

Social Connect:

Sign up for My Voice Nation with your preferred network.


Sign up for a My Voice Nation account:



Privacy policy