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WATCH: Firefighters respond to blaze at southwest Miami-Dade warehouse
Read full article: WATCH: Firefighters respond to blaze at southwest Miami-Dade warehouseA total of 17 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to a warehouse fire early Friday morning in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities confirmed.
3 rushed to trauma center after crash along Palmetto Expressway; portion of road closed
Read full article: 3 rushed to trauma center after crash along Palmetto Expressway; portion of road closedMedics rushed three people to a local trauma center after a crash along the Palmetto Expressway in Miami Gardens late Friday morning, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
Cops say man found dead in truck on Palmetto Expressway was shot: ‘We are treating it as a homicide’
Read full article: Cops say man found dead in truck on Palmetto Expressway was shot: ‘We are treating it as a homicide’Police released new information Tuesday morning on a death investigation on the Palmetto Expressway in Hialeah the day prior.
‘Criminal investigation’ underway after man found dead in truck on Palmetto Expressway
Read full article: ‘Criminal investigation’ underway after man found dead in truck on Palmetto ExpresswayAn “active criminal investigation” was underway Monday afternoon after state troopers found a man dead in a truck parked along the Palmetto Expressway in Hialeah, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Police: Woman killed in crash after driving wrong way on Palmetto Expressway
Read full article: Police: Woman killed in crash after driving wrong way on Palmetto ExpresswayA woman is dead after a wrong-way crash that occurred Friday morning on the Palmetto Expressway in Hialeah, authorities confirmed.
Multiple people detained after police chase ends on Palmetto Expressway in Miami-Dade County
Read full article: Multiple people detained after police chase ends on Palmetto Expressway in Miami-Dade CountySky 10 is live over the end of a police chase Wednesday on the Palmetto Expressway in Miami-Dade County.
Morning traffic in South Florida: SB Palmetto crash in Miami-Dade; SB I-95 crash in Broward
Read full article: Morning traffic in South Florida: SB Palmetto crash in Miami-Dade; SB I-95 crash in BrowardA crash caused southbound traffic delays on Monday morning on the Palmetto Expressway in Miami-Dade County.
New Holiday experience set to open at Tropical Park next month
Read full article: New Holiday experience set to open at Tropical Park next monthIf you’ve driven past Tropical Park in Westchester on the Palmetto Expressway during the Holidays over the last few years you may have missed the Christmas lights, but a new Holiday experience is bringing Christmas back for 2023.
Family, police hold news conference seeking justice in 2022 Palmetto Expressway killing
Read full article: Family, police hold news conference seeking justice in 2022 Palmetto Expressway killingThe family of Timothy Starks is scheduled to join Miami-Dade police in holding a news conference Wednesday pleading for justice in a fatal shooting last year on the Palmetto Expressway.
Dump truck rolls over, spills load on SR-836 entrance ramp to Palmetto Expressway
Read full article: Dump truck rolls over, spills load on SR-836 entrance ramp to Palmetto ExpresswayThe driver of a dump truck lost control of his vehicle Friday morning, causing the truck to overturn in Miami-Dade County.
What a mess! Spilled paint snarls traffic on Palmetto Expressway
Read full article: What a mess! Spilled paint snarls traffic on Palmetto ExpresswayThe southbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway looked a bit like a Jackson Pollock painting Thursday afternoon after a truck spilled white paint all over the highway.
Driver ejected from Mini Cooper after it flips multiple times on Palmetto Expressway
Read full article: Driver ejected from Mini Cooper after it flips multiple times on Palmetto ExpresswayA man who was driving a black Mini Cooper on the Palmetto Expressway Tuesday morning is in critical condition after his car flipped over several times, authorities said.
FHP: Tractor-trailer involved in rollover crash on Palmetto Expressway ramp in Doral
Read full article: FHP: Tractor-trailer involved in rollover crash on Palmetto Expressway ramp in DoralA container fell off a tractor-trailer during a rollover crash in Miami-Dade Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man injured during shooting along Palmetto Expressway in Miami Lakes
Read full article: Man injured during shooting along Palmetto Expressway in Miami LakesA man was injured during a shooting along the Palmetto Expressway on Saturday in Miami Lakes, police said. Investigators suspect it was a road rage incident.
1 airlifted to hospital after fiery crash on Palmetto Expressway
Read full article: 1 airlifted to hospital after fiery crash on Palmetto ExpresswayOne person was airlifted to a hospital Tuesday morning following a fiery crash involving multiple vehicles on the Palmetto Expressway near Interstate 75, authorities confirmed.
FHP: Driver dies in Palmetto Expressway crash after another driver loses control of vehicle
Read full article: FHP: Driver dies in Palmetto Expressway crash after another driver loses control of vehicleThe Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday morning on the Palmetto Expressway.
Troopers impound Lamborghini involved in Palmetto Expressway shots fired incident
Read full article: Troopers impound Lamborghini involved in Palmetto Expressway shots fired incidentTroopers with the Florida Highway Patrol located and impounded the green Lamborghini involved in a shots fired incident on the Palmetto Expressway last week, the agency announced Thursday morning.
Troopers arrest man accused of firing gunshots from Lamborghini on Palmetto Expressway
Read full article: Troopers arrest man accused of firing gunshots from Lamborghini on Palmetto ExpresswayState troopers arrested a man Monday morning they say was seen on social media firing gunshots from a moving Lamborghini on the Palmetto Expressway this past week.
Dashcam footage shows large truck slam into vehicle on Palmetto Expressway and just keep going
Read full article: Dashcam footage shows large truck slam into vehicle on Palmetto Expressway and just keep goingDashcam video captured a hit and run on the Palmetto Expressway that has left the victim shaken.
Man charged in wrong-way wreck that killed 5 people will wait for trial behind bars
Read full article: Man charged in wrong-way wreck that killed 5 people will wait for trial behind barsThe man accused of driving the wrong way on the Palmetto Expressway and causing a deadly crash faced a South Florida judge on Tuesday.
Driver arrested following wrong-way crash on Palmetto Expressway that killed 5 people
Read full article: Driver arrested following wrong-way crash on Palmetto Expressway that killed 5 peopleA 30-year-old man has been arrested on five counts of vehicular homicide after he drove the wrong way on the Palmetto Expressway early Saturday morning and crashed his car into another vehicle, killing the five people inside, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
Passenger in Palmetto Expressway shooting killed less than an hour after jail release
Read full article: Passenger in Palmetto Expressway shooting killed less than an hour after jail releaseThe passenger in a car that was shot into on the Palmetto Expressway had just been released from jail less than an hour before he was killed.
Survivor of Palmetto Expressway shooting had just picked up friend at jail, mother says
Read full article: Survivor of Palmetto Expressway shooting had just picked up friend at jail, mother saysThe passenger who died at the scene after a car is shot up on the expressway had just been picked up from jail by the driver, the mother of the driver says.
Driver flees scene after rollover crash on I-95 entrance ramp to Palmetto Expressway
Read full article: Driver flees scene after rollover crash on I-95 entrance ramp to Palmetto ExpresswayThe Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred Friday morning on the northbound Interstate 95 entrance ramp to the Palmetto Expressway.
Miami-Dade police officer involved in 4-vehicle crash on Palmetto Expressway
Read full article: Miami-Dade police officer involved in 4-vehicle crash on Palmetto ExpresswayA Miami-Dade police cruiser was one of four vehicles involved in a crash Friday morning in the southbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway in northwest Miami-Dade.
FHP: Driver flees scene following crash on Palmetto Expressway in Miami Lakes
Read full article: FHP: Driver flees scene following crash on Palmetto Expressway in Miami LakesThe driver of a vehicle, possibly a Subaru sedan, fled after being involved in a three-vehicle collision Tuesday morning on the Palmetto Expressway, authorities said.
SOS Cuba protesters march in Hialeah ‘for Cuba to be free, just like we are’
Read full article: SOS Cuba protesters march in Hialeah ‘for Cuba to be free, just like we are’Miami-Dade County’s SOS Cuba protesters have been demonstrating in support of U.S. intervention during the late afternoons and evenings after the uprising Sunday on the communist island.
Miami-Dade ‘SOS Cuba’ protesters on Palmetto Expressway: US needs to end communism
Read full article: Miami-Dade ‘SOS Cuba’ protesters on Palmetto Expressway: US needs to end communismThe Palmetto Expressway is closed in both directions between Coral Way and Southwest 8th Street as a group of protesters has taken to the streets in solidarity with the people of Cuba.
Chain-reaction crash involving 10 cars on Palmetto Expressway latest incident caused by reckless drag racers and donut makers
Read full article: Chain-reaction crash involving 10 cars on Palmetto Expressway latest incident caused by reckless drag racers and donut makersThe reckless rolling roadblocks are only happening more and more, from the Palmetto Expressway to the streets of Miami Beach, and beyond.
Major crash shuts down all lanes of Palmetto Expressway in Miami Lakes
Read full article: Major crash shuts down all lanes of Palmetto Expressway in Miami LakesMIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A crash that involved multiple vehicles Tuesday morning shut down all lanes of the Palmetto Expressway off Northwest 154th Street in Miami Lakes. Sky 10 was over the scene at 6 a.m. as one of the vehicles was on top of the median, fully engulfed in flames. Authorities shut down all northbound and southbound lanes as firefighters extinguished the flames. Scene of Tuesday morning crash on Palmetto Expressway. Camacho said the Ford drove over the barrier wall and struck three other vehicles that were heading south.
18-wheeler goes off side of Palmetto Expressway in Miami Gardens
Read full article: 18-wheeler goes off side of Palmetto Expressway in Miami GardensMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – A truck driver trying to make his way through the stormy weather Monday morning accidentally drove his 18-wheeler off the side of the Palmetto Expressway in Miami Gardens. A witness told Frazier that they heard heavy wind and rain before hearing the crash. An employee from a nearby restaurant said the driver took about 7 or 8 minutes to get out of the truck before walking over to the business with an umbrella. The employee said they called 911, but the driver luckily was not injured. It doesn’t appear that any other vehicles were involved in the incident.
Palmetto Expressway shooting investigation causes traffic delays
Read full article: Palmetto Expressway shooting investigation causes traffic delaysMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Detectives are investigating a shooting on the Palmetto Expressway’s northbound lanes near Flagler Street in Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A Miami-Dade police officer reported witnessing how the driver of a black Honda Acura fired several shots at another driver during a road rage incident. The victim sped away from the scene. The officer stopped the Acura and arrested the driver. Local 10 News Assignment Desk Editor Wilson Louis contributed to this report.
Fatal wrong-way wreck shuts down part of Palmetto Expressway
Read full article: Fatal wrong-way wreck shuts down part of Palmetto ExpresswayMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – A fatal wrong-way wreck shut down part of the Palmetto Expressway Monday morning. Authorities said the driver of a Mazda was heading south in the northbound lanes when the car crashed into a Dodge Ram. The other driver, Josh Harrigan, 23, was taken to a hospital, where he spoke to Local 10 News reporter Parker Branton. Surveillance video shows Thompson’s car heading in the wrong direction before the vehicles collided, causing a fire. If I was in another vehicle, it would’ve been 10 times worse,” Harrigan said.
3 dead after crash on Palmetto Expressway in Doral
Read full article: 3 dead after crash on Palmetto Expressway in DoralDORAL, Fla. – A deadly crash left three people dead early Sunday morning near northwest 58th Street in Doral. The crash shut down the northbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway for several hours. Two passengers were ejected and died at the scene, along with a third victim who was found inside the wreckage. The victims have been identified by authorities as Diego Ortiz, 21, Shelly Rapp, 20, and Daniela Hernandez, 21. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Palmetto Expressway drivers to face new construction projects, officials say
Read full article: Palmetto Expressway drivers to face new construction projects, officials sayMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday drivers on the Palmetto Expressway will be facing three new construction projects and two are related toLt. Ron DeSantis approved are a way to “responsibly solve” the Palmetto Expressway congestion difficulties. Project 3: Drivers will have an access point to the Express Lanes from Northwest 122nd Street. The new plan offers some financial relief for drivers during the construction phase. Officials said there will be a reduction of the minimum 50-cent toll rate to a zero toll rate during the duration of the projects.
Police chase on Palmetto Expressway ends with multi-car crash
Read full article: Police chase on Palmetto Expressway ends with multi-car crashMIAMI - A police chase on the Palmetto Expressway ended with a multi-car crash on rainy Miami streets Wednesday. The chase ended at West 69th Avenue and Flagler Street after the suspect exited the highway. A Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson says the chase began when troopers responded to a call of an SUV hitting other vehicles on SR-826 near 25th Street. When the suspect saw police, he took off on the Palmetto before heading east after exiting on Southwest 8th Street. "He wasn't able to get out of the car once he hit that pole," said Isabel Montoya, the driver of the gray SUV.
Police detain man armed with gun walking along busy Palmetto Expressway
Read full article: Police detain man armed with gun walking along busy Palmetto ExpresswayMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - Miami-Dade police are investigating after detaining a man who was walking along a busy South Florida highway while armed with a gun. The scene began to clear shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday just off the Palmetto Expressway on Southwest Eighth Street. Police found a vehicle on the west side of the Palmetto Expressway with heavy damage that was believed to have dropped off an individual carrying a rifle. A search took place and police located the man, taking him into custody. Police said the man was shooting iguanas with a BB gun on the bank of a canal just off the highway.
Police arrest man armed with rifle walking along busy Palmetto Expressway
Read full article: Police arrest man armed with rifle walking along busy Palmetto ExpresswayMIAMI - Police in Miami are investigating after arresting a man who was walking along a busy South Florida highway while armed with a rifle. The scene began to clear shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday just off the Palmetto Expressway on Southwest 8th Street. Police found a vehicle on the west side of the Palmetto with heavy damage that was believed to have dropped off an individual carrying a rifle. An active search took place and police located the man, taking him into custody. Investigators are working to determine why the man was walking around with a rifle.
Fatal crash closes northbound lanes of Palmetto Expressway for hours
Read full article: Fatal crash closes northbound lanes of Palmetto Expressway for hoursMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - Northbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway were closed for several hours Monday morning after a fatal crash involving five vehicles. The crash occurred about 6 a.m. in the northbound lanes at Interstate 75. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at least one person was killed. Northbound traffic was being diverted off the highway. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Pedestrian walking on Palmetto Expressway struck, killed
Read full article: Pedestrian walking on Palmetto Expressway struck, killedMEDLEY, Fla. - Northbound traffic on the Palmetto Expressway near Northwest 74th Street in Medley was down to one lane after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle at 4 a.m. on Friday morning. The pedestrian, an unidentified male, was pronounced dead on the scene by Florida Highway Patrol. According to an FHP spokesman, the driver of a Toyota sedan was traveling northbound in the far right lane and struck the pedestrianThe driver of the vehicle remained on scene with authorities. The reason the pedestrian was walking towards oncoming traffic is unknown. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
FHP: Altercation between drivers leads to shooting
Read full article: FHP: Altercation between drivers leads to shootingAn altercation between two drivers leads to a road-rage shooting on the Palmetto Expressway exit to Southwest Eighth Street. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
FHP: Man recovering after accidentally shooting himself while driving in Doral
Read full article: FHP: Man recovering after accidentally shooting himself while driving in DoralAlex Gomez was holding a gun while driving on the Palmetto Expressway. The 21-year-old driver of a Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck told Florida Highway Patrol troopers that he accidentally shot himself in the leg while driving in Miami-Dade County's city of Doral. Gomez is recovering from the injury to his right leg on Saturday. Troopers found him wounded about 5 p.m., Friday, near Northwest 58th Street. Troopers said they don't believe the shooting is related to a road rage incident.
Truck drivers' protest causes delays on Okeechobee Road
Read full article: Truck drivers' protest causes delays on Okeechobee RoadLocal 10 News is told the two truck drivers in Tallahassee remain in jail. Most of the drivers are independent contractors who lease or own their trucks, according to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association. The companies that contract the truck drivers don't have to pay their insurance, according to the American Trucking Association. The cost of the logging device would also fall on the truck drivers, who need to have one running by Dec. 16, 2017, according to the rule. "It's sad because a lot of people are losing their trucks," trucker Randy Avila said.