Hialeah Daily Brief: La Lunita raid updates, senior tax rebates, and a cocaine bust arrest
Hialeah, FL – February 27, 2026 – Police details emerge from the La Lunita raid, plus senior tax-rebate plans and a new cocaine bust arrest.
La Lunita raid: new names released
Authorities provided new details Friday about the recent crackdown at La Lunita in Hialeah, including the identities of seven of the 14 people taken into custody. The operation centered on allegations of drug activity, prostitution, and illegal gambling, and officials signaled the investigation is still active as they sort out charges tied to what was happening inside the business.
For residents nearby, the latest update matters less for the headlines and more for what comes next: whether the location stays closed, what violations stick, and whether enforcement expands to other unlicensed gaming rooms that neighbors say can bring late-night traffic and disorder.
Business license pulled after the bust
In a separate update linked to the same location, the city has revoked the café’s business license following the earlier bust that led to 14 arrests. The revocation is a key administrative step that can keep the doors shut even as criminal cases move through court, and it often triggers additional inspections and compliance reviews before any reopening attempt.
Senior property-tax rebate plan moves forward
City leaders also advanced a one-time property-tax relief program aimed at qualifying senior homeowners. The plan would send rebate-style checks that reflect the city portion of 2025 property taxes for eligible residents, with the proposal framed as being paid from surplus city funds. The measure still needs final approval, and residents will want to watch for the exact income threshold, application steps, and timeline for checks.
Cocaine bust at a Hialeah home ends in arrest
On the public-safety front, a minor-league baseball pitcher was arrested following a search at a Hialeah residence as part of a narcotics investigation. Deputies reported finding suspected cocaine along with firearms and cash, and the arrest was booked on trafficking-related allegations.
Sources
- https://www.univision.com/local/miami-wltv/identifican-a-7-de-los-arrestados-en-redada-de-bar-la-lunita-de-hialeah-video/
- https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hialeah-caf-gets-business-license-235812029.html
- https://www.aol.com/articles/hialeah-approves-senior-property-tax-161905649.html
- https://hoodline.com/2026/02/hialeah-hurler-nabbed-in-cocaine-raid-at-home/
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