Cherney Amhara

2 weeks ago | nbcmiami.com | Cherney Amhara

A man was killed in what authorities are investigating as a hit-and-run crash in North Miami on Thursday. It happened just before 11:30p.m. Wednesday, along Northwest 119th Street near 1st Avenue. Investigators said they are notifying the victim's family of his death. They have not yet released his name, saying only that he was 54 and homeless. NBC6 crews saw shoes and debris on the road. A yellow tarp covered what is presumed to be a body nearby.

2 weeks ago | nbcmiami.com | Cherney Amhara

A Miami-Dade School teacher, accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student, appeared before a judge on Wednesday. Misael Gonzalez, 55, is facing several charges, including lewd and lascivious battery, child abuse, molestation and unlawful sexual activity with a minor. During his court appearance, a judge denied Gonzalez' bond. According to an arrest report, Gonzalez started the alleged relationship with the student when they were 15 years old.

3 weeks ago | nbcmiami.com | Cherney Amhara

South Florida residents and visitors can enjoy the vibrant flavors and sounds of the Caribbean-no passport required-with the return of the Food, Wine & Fête to Historic Virginia Key Beach. Now in its third year, the festival scheduled for May 17 is billed as an authentic celebration of Caribbean culture set against the backdrop of a Miami sunset. "It's food, wine and fête.

1 month ago | nbcmiami.com | Cherney Amhara

A proposal that aimed to streamline Miami's tree permitting process has been withdrawn following months of public outcry and community protest. The decision by Commissioner Miguel Gabela, who sponsored the proposal, marked a dramatic conclusion to a months-long debate that saw environmental activists, residents, and civic groups rallying together in defense of the city's tree canopy. Gabela officially pulled the ordinance during a Thursday morning commission meeting.

1 month ago | nbcmiami.com | Cherney Amhara

Students at Florida State University on Monday are gearing up to study as finals start soon, but the university is still in mourning after the mass shooting that left two people dead and six others injured. But as the campus continues to process, it's also working toward getting back to a sense of normalcy, including returning to classes, but school officials say there will be some notable changes.