Rapper ‘Money Rod’ from North Miami admits to defrauding feds, waits for prison sentence
Rodney “Money Rod” McClain, also known as “$Rod,” has told his fans that he grew up with a single mother who struggled with poverty in North Miami, and he is known for the “Money” single, which samples The O’Jay’s 1974 classic “For The Love of the Money.” Prosecutors say money is why he will likely end up in federal prison.
North Miami and Broward left reeling from relentless flash floods
The metro and coastal communities of North Miami and Broward County were rocked by rounds of unforgiving tropical downpours on Wednesday which quickly transformed streets into rivers, stranding motorists and causing a cascade of delays and closures along southeast Florida’s bustling I-95 corridor.
As hurricane season begins, South Florida community foundations prepare permanent disaster funds
As climate change makes storms more frequent and intense, Florida community foundations are looking for new ways to make sure they have resources on hand to support the public before, during and after a disaster.
Memo sheds light on events leading to North Miami city manager’s firing
Following a 3-1 termination vote Tuesday night, it’s still unclear why a group of North Miami city councilmembers voted to fire City Manager Rasha Cameau. But Local 10 News has obtained a memo from the now-ousted top administrator that sheds light on her forced departure.
North Miami city council votes to fire embattled city manager despite public’s support
North Miami city councilmembers met Tuesday evening to consider firing City Manager Rasha Cameau, but not before a number of residents showed up to city hall with megaphones and signs to demand officials keep her in office.
North Miami residents praise ‘professional’ city manager — so why do some officials want her gone?
Through the doors at North Miami City Hall, City Manager Rasha Cameau has — by most accounts — righted the ship, reversed a decline, saved money and raised morale. So why do at least two of five city councilmembers want her gone?
‘Pimp’ trafficked 19-year-old in South Florida, beat her when she was ‘bad for business,’ cops say
A 46-year-old man from Georgia acted as a “pimp” for his 19-year-old girlfriend, bringing her to South Florida and keeping her here under duress until she got away from him over the weekend, according to police.
‘The next one won’t miss’: Man accused beating, firing gunshot at pregnant girlfriend in North Miami
A man who allegedly has a baby on the way with his pregnant girlfriend is now behind bars after police said he fired a gunshot at her after beating her inside an apartment in North Miami on Wednesday.
Home Depot tops expectations again, but signs of spending pullback by Americans continues to emerge
Home Depot topped profit and sales expectations in its most recent quarter, but sales continue to decline as inflation and soaring interest rates play a larger role in the spending choices made by Americans.