Jury chooses life in prison for killer who stabbed and drowned Homestead woman in toilet bowl - Miami news - NewsLocker (2024)

This was the third attempt to convict Robert Holton in the killing of Kayla Gloster in 2013.

Rollover crash on Don Shula Expressway causes heavy traffic

Rollover crash on Don Shula Expressway causes heavy traffic.

Family in shock while customer still hospitalized after Miami gas station shooting

A family is in shock after a man was critically injured in a shooting that also killed two employees at a Miami gas station over the weekend.

Miami Seaquarium accused of ‘fear and intimidation' of employees, hindering USDA investigation: Report

A newly obtained USDA inspector’s report stemming from January inspections at Miami Seaquarium reveals allegations of willful delays to the investigation, investigation interference, and employee intimidation by management at the facility.

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Meth distributor working with feds remained free – until warrant says she lured Hialeah man to his execution

How an intercepted package of methamphetamine led to the death of a Hialeah man, allegedly at the hands of a Sinaloa cartel hitman. NBC6 found the woman — who police say led the hitman to his target — began working with federal prosecutors and drug agents years ago.

Broward school board agrees to pay charters in $80 million debt dilemma

Florida education officials on Wednesday acknowledged that the Broward County school board is complying with state law about charter school funding, after an investigation into whether the board had failed to share $80 million in tax revenue money with the schools.

Hollywood Police arrest ‘bank jugging' suspect, searching for vehicle that fled

Hollywood Police arrested a "bank jugging" suspect and are searching for a car connected to the crimes that fled from officers.

Heat's Bam Adebayo officially announced as Team USA member at Paris Olympics

USA Basketball studied every men’s basketball game it has played for about two decades and a clear trend eventually appeared. When the defense isn’t good enough, the Americans tend to get themselves into trouble. And the team for the Paris Olympics was built with that in mind. LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, Joel Embiid, Jayson...

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Parkland father teams with director for chilling childhood cancer-gun violence video

The father of a Parkland school shooting victim has teamed up with a famous filmmaker to produce a chilling short video highlighting childhood cancer and gun violence.

Life in prison for killer who stabbed and drowned Homestead woman in toilet bowl

This was the third attempt to convict Robert Holton in the killing of Kayla Gloster in 2013.

Life in prison for killer who stabbed and drowned Homestead woman in toilet

This was the third attempt to convict Robert Holton in the killing of Kayla Gloster in 2013.

New videos show arrest, father's shock, after frightening Miami Beach CVS abduction attempt

New police footage shows officers arresting a man who they said was caught on camera trying to abduct a young child inside a Miami Beach CVS back in February.

Viral video shows Miami-Dade Police cruisers apparently racing each other

A viral video where three Miami-Dade Police cruisers can be seen participating in what appears to be a race between each other is catching the attention of the Miami-Dade Police Department.

Charges dropped against Miramar Police officer accused of domestic battery

A Miramar Police officer who was arrested back in December after authorities said he choked his girlfriend during an argument is no longer facing charges.

The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami after a controversial move to Spain

The2024 Latin Grammyswill return to Miami — where the Latin Recording Academy is headquartered.

‘I beg you hurry!': 911 calls detail panic and chaos during CityPlace Doral shooting

New 911 calls detail the panic and chaos that unfolded at a bar at CityPlace Doral when a gunman killed a security guard before he was shot and killed by police earlier this month.

Teen on scooter injured in crash near Citrus Grove Middle School in Miami

A teen on a scooter was injured in a crash near a middle school in Miami Wednesday morning, police said.

Another Disney Cruise Line worker arrested on child p*rnography charges

Tirso Neri, 44, was arrested on Monday after an investigation that began in December 2023 concluded that there was probable cause that he was in possession of child p*rnography on two mobile devices.

WATCH: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Hialeah Gardens

Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference Wednesday morning in Hialeah Gardens.The conference will be held at Hialeah Gardens Museum at 10 a.m.

Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Hialeah Gardens

Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference Wednesday morning in Hialeah Gardens.The conference will be held at Hialeah Gardens Museum at 10 a.m.

DeSantis signs bill to teach history of communism in Florida's public schools

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday that will require Florida's public schools to teach lessons about the history of communism.

At least 29 bills sent to DeSantis, including teaching history of communism in schools

The Legislature on Tuesday formally sent at least 29 bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis, including measures about the use of artificial intelligence in political advertisem*nts and teaching public-school students about the history of communism.

Miami Seaquarium nearly $90k behind on rent amid eviction, lacks animal care resources: Records

A report by the USDA has brought to light the inadequate resources available to care for the Miami Seaquarium’s animals, particularly highlighting the tragic case of Bud the sea lion.

Miami Seaquarium approaches eviction deadline as new USDA report raises serious concerns

A report by the USDA has brought to light the inadequate resources available to care for the Miami Seaquarium’s animals, particularly highlighting the tragic case of Bud the sea lion.

Miami Seaquarium approaches eviction deadline as new USDA report raises concerns

A report by the USDA has brought to light the inadequate resources available to care for the Miami Seaquarium’s animals, particularly highlighting the tragic case of Bud the sea lion.

Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87

Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist attacks and opposed the Iraq invasion, has died. He was 87. His family announced the death Tuesday in a statement posted on X by his daughter Gwen Graham. Graham served three terms in the Senate and two terms as Florida's governor. He made an unsuccessful bid for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomination, emphasizing his opposition to the Iraq invasion.

Video shows woman knocking down menorah in front of Sunny Isles Beach Chabad

A woman was captured on surveillance cameras repeatedly pushing a large menorah outside of a Sunny Isles Beach Chabad in the latest antisemitic incident in South Florida.

Building president addresses long security gate lines at Pembroke Pines senior community

The president of the HOA of Century Village addressed the long security gate lines to get into the senior community.

Broward school board discusses plan to repurpose under-enrolled schools

The Broward school board Tuesday is discussing the highly contentious issue of repurposing or closing under-enrolled schools in the county.

Shooting at Lauderdale Lakes Dunkin' drive-thru involved father and son: BSO

A shooting at a Dunkin' drive-thru in Lauderdale Lakes on Monday involved a father and son, authorities said.