The City of Miami Springs is entering a new chapter in its law enforcement leadership. Following the departure of Police Chief Matthew Castillo, who recently accepted the position of Chief of Police for the City of Doral, Miami Springs has turned to one of its own. Deputy Chief Albert Sandoval has officially been appointed as the new Chief of Police, effective June 13, 2026. For many longtime residents, the name Albert Sandoval is synonymous with the Miami Springs Police Department. I can still remember being a teenager at Miami Springs Senior High School, driving around in my souped-up Honda Accord, complete with over-sized rims and an exhaust system that announced my arrival long before I pulled into a parking...