Girl, 15, critically hurt after being struck by vehicle in South Miami Heights
A child was airlifted to the hospital Friday afternoon being struck by a vehicle in southwest Miami-Dade, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
Homelessness
Man injures Miami Beach police officer while on probation for impersonating an officer: Police
A 46-year-old man was armed with a knife and walking in and out of traffic on Saturday morning in Miami Beach, police said.
Cold snap spurs outreach to homeless in Broward County, fire safety warnings issued
As temperatures drop across South Florida, Sean Cononie and his team at The Homeless Voice are ramping up efforts to assist those living on the streets.
Miami-Dade approves Miami Beach plan to fund homeless initiatives
Miami-Dade commissioners approved a proposal from the city of Miami Beach Wednesday to fund mandatory initiatives addressing homelessness.
Miami Beach commission approves partial funding for homeless services amid county dispute
The countywide issue of curbing homelessness has fallen on the doorstep of Miami Beach.
Miami-Dade approves hotel-to-housing conversion for low-income Cutler Bay seniors
Miami-Dade commissioners approved converting hotel rooms at the La Quinta Inn in Cutler Bay into housing units for low-income seniors on Tuesday.
‘Futile effort’: Homeless advocates decry proposed Miami Beach camping ban
Miami Beach city leaders are considering a no-camping ordinance, a proposal which says if someone who is homeless does not accept shelter, police can arrest them.
Miami commissioners approve plan to house homeless on Virginia Key after initially voting it down
In a 3 to 2 vote, the Miami City Commission rejected a plan that would have built 50 to 100 mini homes on Virginia Key as a homeless shelter community.