With AI brains, cartoonish looks and relentless energy, food delivery robots are zipping past pedestrians and turning heads in the Grove — and perhaps offering a glimpse of the future for takeout meals.
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Suspect Arrested in Fatal Grove Shooting
Police have charged 33-year-old Keith Leebrooks Wilson in the Aug. 6 shooting at Ike’s Food Center in Coconut Grove that left one man dead.
14-year-old Arrested in Causeway Bike Death
A Sunny Isles teenager has been arrested and charged with causing the death this month of a 54-year-old bike rider on the Rickenbacker Causeway.
A Dramatic Car Chase and Manhunt Upends a Quiet Morning
A stolen-vehicle chase that began in Coral Gables and ended in Coconut Grove early Friday morning triggered a massive police response, alarming residents who found themselves caught in the middle of an unfolding crime scene.
Is New Construction in Coconut Grove Contributing to Flooding on Your Property?
The Coconut Grove Spotlight is examining reports of drainage problems and flooding that residents say may be tied to recent development projects built next to their homes. We are seeking input from property owners and tenants who have experienced flooding, runoff, or related water management issues since nearby construction began.[Read More…]
Lawsuit Targets Coconut Grove Garage Over Illegal Parking Rates
A Pinecrest resident is suing the owner and operator of a Coconut Grove parking garage, alleging years of overcharges in violation of a city covenant requiring rates to match municipal meters.
Grove Crocodiles: Finding Dinner at Dinner Key Marina
American crocodiles are a common sight at Dinner Key Marina these days. People can chill, experts say. Pets, not so much.
Bicyclist Killed on Causeway Raises Electric Vehicle Safety Concerns
A man was killed after a collision with a 14-year-old riding an e-bike on Rickenbacker Causeway, one of Miami’s heaviest—and most dangerous – cycling routes.
Demolition Crews Chew Away at Grove Playhouse
Local preservationists, who have been unable to stop the demolition through litigation, are mounting a letter-writing campaign to induce state officials to intervene.
Kingsway Property Sues City over Toxic Contamination
The West Grove property owner says the City of Miami should be held accountable for years of neighborhood contamination spread by the city’s former Old Smokey trash incinerator and its Fire Training Rescue Center.
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