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Sweetwater police: Dolphin Mall is safe after ‘no evidence of shots fired’
Read full article: Sweetwater police: Dolphin Mall is safe after ‘no evidence of shots fired’After reports of a shooting prompted stores to close at Dolphin Mall on Sunday in Miami-Dade County, police officers reported the mall was safe
Man gave 11-year-old ‘marijuana gummy,’ raped her at Dolphin Mall, police say
Read full article: Man gave 11-year-old ‘marijuana gummy,’ raped her at Dolphin Mall, police sayPolice arrested a southwest Miami-Dade man Monday on a felony charge after accusing him of giving a girl drugs and raping her in a bathroom at the Dolphin Mall in Sweetwater.
Employee accused of stealing $43,000+ of merchandise from Dolphin Mall store
Read full article: Employee accused of stealing $43,000+ of merchandise from Dolphin Mall storeAn assistant manager at the True Religion store inside the Dolphin Mall was arrested last week on accusations that he stole tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise from the store over a nearly year-long period, authorities said.
Miami-Dade offers free pediatric COVID vaccines at 8 locations for 5 days
Read full article: Miami-Dade offers free pediatric COVID vaccines at 8 locations for 5 daysMiami-Dade County is distributing free vaccines for children who are six months old or older from Saturday to Wednesday at eight locations.
Man accused of peeking through crack of bathroom stall at Dolphin Mall, exposing buttocks
Read full article: Man accused of peeking through crack of bathroom stall at Dolphin Mall, exposing buttocksA 42-year-old man was arrested Monday on accusations that he peered through the crack of a bathroom stall inside Dolphin Mall as another man was sitting on the toilet, authorities said.
Caught on camera: Man jumps into store’s giant fish tank at Dolphin Mall
Read full article: Caught on camera: Man jumps into store’s giant fish tank at Dolphin MallCaught on camera, a man is seen climbing up along the side of the giant fish tank at Bass Pro Shops before jumping in and making a big splash. Bass Pro Shops told Local 10 that the stunt was to draw attention saying that “we are deeply concerned about attempts to promote and sensationalize incidents of this nature. This incident is illegal, dangerous and highly discouraged. We work with law enforcement to investigate all individuals who personally attempt or are involved with such activities. Bass Pro Shops referred our questions to local law enforcement.
Driver dies after pickup truck plunges into canal near Dolphin Mall in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Driver dies after pickup truck plunges into canal near Dolphin Mall in Miami-DadeSWEETWATER, Fla. – A pickup truck plunged into a canal on Wednesday night just outside of Dolphin Mall in Miami-Dade County. Police officers responded to the area of Northwest 12th Street at the Florida Turnpike, according to Detective Lee Cowart, a spokesman for the Miami-Dade Police Department. Police officers were searching for survivors after a car plunged into a canal on Wednesday near Dolphin Mall. Officers closed Northwest 12th Street near Dolphin Mall on Tuesday in Sweetwater. Officers blocked Northwest 12th Street after a car plunged into a canal on Wednesday night near Dolphin Mall.
Last-minute shoppers wait in line at area stores in pandemic-era holiday
Read full article: Last-minute shoppers wait in line at area stores in pandemic-era holidayPEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – A pandemic didn’t seem to affect the procrastinators waiting in a long line to get into Best Buy in Pembroke Pines. Around 11 a.m. Thursday, the line was moving, but it was wrapped around the building. Miguel Figueroa picked up some last minute Christmas gifts at Target in Pembroke Pines Thursday. One last minute shopper told us that everything is practically sold out on line, so she was ready to get in line at Best Buy. Many of the stores were trying to limit how many people were indoors at one time, so shoppers were finding long lines outside of stores waiting to get in.
Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin, shoppers shift online
Read full article: Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin, shoppers shift onlineCrowds at stores were dramatically diminished as shoppers shifted online. Holiday sales have averaged gains of 3.5% over the past five years. Black Friday is projected to generate $10 billion in online sales, a 39% bump from the year ago period, according to Adobe. And Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, will remain the biggest online shopping day of the year with $12.7 billion in sales, a 35% jump. At a popular shopping area in St. Petersburg, Florida, several storefronts were empty, and the only line was at a plasma donation center.
Dolphin Mall reopens, but don’t expect it to look the same
Read full article: Dolphin Mall reopens, but don’t expect it to look the sameSWEETWATER, Fla. – When you walk through the doors at Dolphin Mall, things will look a little different. And for those inside, social distancing signs serve as a reminder to avoid getting shoulder to shoulder with somebody else. Mall officials say cleaning will be done around the clock, focusing on high-touch, high-traffic surfaces. But managers say it’s for your safety as they work on getting Dolphin Mall back up and running. Miami-Dade shoppers can note that Aventura Mall is set to reopen Thursday at 11 a.m.
Drivers started to line up for Monday morning’s food distribution on Sunday night
Read full article: Drivers started to line up for Monday morning’s food distribution on Sunday nightMore than 1,000 drivers picked up free Farm Share groceries on Monday morning at Dolphin Mall in Miami-Dade County. Florida House Rep. Ana Maria Rodriguez, of Doral, was among the dozens of volunteers at the drive-through food distribution event at the city of Sweetwater. Sweetwater Police Department Chief Placido Diaz said many of the drivers started to line up on Monday night. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz has been volunteering at food distribution events for weeks. For more information about how to help sponsor a Farm Share food load, view this page.
COVID-19 patient reports visiting Miami-Dade’s Dolphin Mall Sunday
Read full article: COVID-19 patient reports visiting Miami-Dade’s Dolphin Mall SundayMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Dolphin Mall will remain open even though a COVID-19 patient reported visiting the center on March 8, a spokesperson for the mall announced on Friday. The mall’s public relations firm also claims there are no known COVID-19 cases of workers at the mall, which has some 240 retail outlets at 11401 NW 12th St., in Sweetwater. Aside from deep cleaning, placing hand sanitizer stations and closing the children’s play area, the mall also canceled events through the end of March, including the popular Bunnyville Easter Experience. For more information about COVID-19 in your area, call The Florida Department of Health’s hotline at 1-866-779-6121. These efforts supplement the additional efforts we had already taken after the COVID-19 situation emerged and will help to ensure the health and safety of our customers, employees and community.
Multiple people arrested by officers at Dolphin Mall on Black Friday
Read full article: Multiple people arrested by officers at Dolphin Mall on Black FridaySWEETWATER, Fla. – It’s the busiest shopping day of the year, and at Dolphin Mall, that means Sweetwater police have been busy, too. Officers confirmed they arrested four people on Black Friday -- three for shoplifting and one person for inappropriate touching. Body camera footage shows officers approaching a man in the mall. “The subject took off on officers, actually pushing one of our officers out of the way so that he can flee,” Officer Jonathan Arche said. After trying unsuccessfully to find parking at Sawgrass Mills on Friday morning, they regrouped and came to Dolphin Mall, hoping crowds would be minimal after so many got an early start on Thanksgiving.
Police make multiple arrests at Dolphin Mall on Black Friday
Read full article: Police make multiple arrests at Dolphin Mall on Black FridayPolice make multiple arrests at Dolphin Mall on Black FridayPublished: November 29, 2019, 11:21 pmSouth Florida shoppers hit the malls looking for those Black Friday deals. For many, it's the unofficial start to the holiday season, but police say several people were looking for merchandise with no plans to pay.
Police use drones to keep watch at Dolphin Mall
Read full article: Police use drones to keep watch at Dolphin MallSWEETWATER, Fla. – Sweetwater police officers are using drones to keep a watchful eye on shoppers at the Dolphin Mall this Thanksgiving weekend. “It’s a major advantage," Officer Jonathan Arche said. "I mean, we’re using it to the full capacity that we can to ensure the safety (of shoppers).”The main purpose of the drones is to look for people waiting in the parking lots for an unsuspecting target as carefree shoppers drop off their hauls. “What they don’t know is that a lot of the times they’re being watched,” Arche said. Police will also have uniformed and undercover officers inside the mall, looking for potential shoplifters.
Man accused of pulling out knife on woman at Dolphin Mall
Read full article: Man accused of pulling out knife on woman at Dolphin MallSWEETWATER, Fla. - A Miami man was arrested Sunday after he assaulted a kiosk employee at Dolphin Mall in Sweetwater and then pulled a knife on her, authorities said. Police said the woman continued to attend to Yera and asked if he was going to purchase the watch. According to the arrest report, Yera handed a card to the woman and then pressed his genital area against her backside as she tried to ring up his purchase. Police said the woman told Yera she knew he had the watch, at which time he pulled out a kitchen knife and threw the watch on the counter, saying, "What watch? Police said the victim identified Yera as the man who touched her and pulled out a knife on her.
Shipping company organizes donation drive for Bahamas
Read full article: Shipping company organizes donation drive for BahamasMIAMI - Shipping company Betty K Agencies organized a donation drive this week for those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, as many of their employees and clients were born there. "Like I said, our headquarters is located in Nassau, Bahamas, and we see these people. We know them, so this is really just a different level of hurt that's hitting us, as well. The Miami River Commission is making sure the ships don't encounter any last-minute delays upon departure or arrival in the Bahamas. "These ships don't draw much water.