Joe Gorchow

Miami

Reporter and Anchor at WFOR-TV (Miami, FL)

My mission is to share stories that matter & make a difference w/in the community. ANF Anchor & Reporter. Orange alum🍊 Email: [email protected]

Articles

Federal immigration agents arrest 12 at nail salon in Georgia

3 weeks ago | walb.com | Joe Gorchow |Sarah Hammond

MARIETTA, Ga. - Federal agents escorted at least a dozen individuals out of a nail salon in Marietta as part of a nationwide effort to conduct about 3,000 immigration arrests each day. Homeland Security Investigations Atlanta posted a video on X, writing that its agents arrested 12 undocumented workers at Luxx Nail Lounge in Marietta.
Federal immigration agents arrest 12 at nail salon in Georgia

3 weeks ago | wrdw.com | Joe Gorchow |Sarah Hammond

MARIETTA, Ga. - Federal agents escorted at least a dozen individuals out of a nail salon in Marietta as part of a nationwide effort to conduct about 3,000 immigration arrests each day. Homeland Security Investigations Atlanta posted a video on X, writing that its agents arrested 12 undocumented workers at Luxx Nail Lounge in Marietta.
‘I’m very happy’: Dalton teen returns home after release from ICE custody

1 month ago | wrdw.com | Joe Gorchow |Jasmina Alston

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Dalton teen who has been in ICE custody for weeks was reunited with her family overnight. Ximena Arias-Cristobal, 19, was detained after being arrested during a wrongful traffic stop in Dalton in early May, which eventually led to the discovery of her undocumented status. Her charges have been dropped, and an immigration judge granted her bond on Wednesday.
Dalton teen to return home after release from ICE custody

1 month ago | wrdw.com | Joe Gorchow |Jasmina Alston

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Family and friends of a Dalton teen, who has been in ICE custody, prepared for her arrival home on Thursday. Ximena Arias-Cristobal’s friends decorated her bedroom with all of her favorite things ahead of her expected homecoming. “I know we all really miss her, and what really breaks my heart is when we’re out together and I know Ximena could be with us, but she’s somewhere where she wouldn’t want to be,” Emilie Meza, a friend, said.
Georgia voters react to Trump’s first 100 days

2 months ago | walb.com | Joe Gorchow

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - President Donald Trump’s allies continue to praise the administration and its efforts during his first 100 days in office. However, a CBS News poll indicates that most voters hold a different view. Tuesday marks the 100th day of Trump’s second term. Here in Georgia, opinions varied, from thumbs up to thumbs down, and others were more vocal about their feelings as Atlanta News First walked around Piedmont Park in Midtown on Monday evening.
Georgia voters react to Trump’s first 100 days

2 months ago | wctv.tv | Joe Gorchow

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - President Donald Trump’s allies continue to praise the administration and its efforts during his first 100 days in office. However, a CBS News poll indicates that most voters hold a different view. Tuesday marks the 100th day of Trump’s second term. Here in Georgia, opinions varied, from thumbs up to thumbs down, and others were more vocal about their feelings as Atlanta News First walked around Piedmont Park in Midtown on Monday evening.
Developer agrees to clean up Florida City construction debris after Miami-Dade County order

Mar 27, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Joe Gorchow

There are new developments in a CBS News Miami investigation. Last month, CBS News Miami reported on homeowners in a gated Florida City community concerned that a neighboring development project was damaging their land. CBS News Miami investigated and learned that Miami-Dade County issued the developer a 30-day notice to undo the damage.
Residents alarmed by spike in mail, car thefts caught on video in Miami-Dade neighborhood of Westchester

Mar 26, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Joe Gorchow

Westchester residents alarmed by spike in mail, car thefts caught on video A growing number of Westchester residents said their neighborhood is being targeted by thieves, with surveillance footage capturing mail thefts and car break-ins over the past two months. In February, several homeowners contacted CBS News Miami with videos of suspects breaking into cars. Now, new footage from March shows thieves stealing mail and even driving off with a resident's truck.
Miami Beach declares spring break crackdown a success, businesses feel sting

Mar 25, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Joe Gorchow

Miami Beach officials are celebrating what they call a successful breakup with spring break, crediting strict restrictions for curbing three years of chaos and violence. While city leaders claim victory, many local business owners see a different reality: empty streets, vacant restaurant tables and dwindling profits. A quieter, safer spring breakOn Tuesday afternoon, Ocean Drive was unusually calm for March, historically the busiest time of year.
Spring break surges in South Florida as tourists flock to Fort Lauderdale

Mar 24, 2025 | ourcommunitynow.com | Joe Gorchow

Share Spring break is in full swing across South Florida and early signs indicate a surge in tourism, particularly in Fort Lauderdale. According to AAA booking data, both Fort Lauderdale and Miami rank among the top 10 spring break destinations this year. Visit Lauderdale, the official tourism agency for Greater Fort Lauderdale, said overnight stays are seeing a notable increase, fueled in part by social media trends.