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‘Deeply disheartened’: Haitians living in South Florida brace for change in legal status
Read full article: ‘Deeply disheartened’: Haitians living in South Florida brace for change in legal statusMiami-Dade County Commissioner Marleine Bastien stood with a group of activists Friday to advocate for Haitians in South Florida whose immigration status is going to change.
Marlins open spring training slate vs. Cardinals
Read full article: Marlins open spring training slate vs. CardinalsWhen the Miami Marlins take the field Saturday for a 1:10 p.m. battle vs. the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, it will be fans’ first look at the new club led by first-year Manager Clayton McCullough.
Miami man accused of attacking ex with machete, breaking into home days later
Read full article: Miami man accused of attacking ex with machete, breaking into home days laterA Miami man is facing multiple charges after police say he attacked his ex-girlfriend and her partner with a machete, attempted to force her into his truck, and later broke into a home in a separate incident less than a a week later.
Man accused of stealing from Miami-Dade senior in $99K Apple tech support scam
Read full article: Man accused of stealing from Miami-Dade senior in $99K Apple tech support scamA South Florida senior fell victim to a nearly six-figure tech support scam, but an undercover sting led to the arrest of a man from Florida’s Space Coast who came to her southwest Miami-Dade home to pick up cash, deputies said.
Police: Music teacher arrested after smoking marijuana with teen at Miami Gardens park
Read full article: Police: Music teacher arrested after smoking marijuana with teen at Miami Gardens parkA music teacher in Miami-Dade County was arrested Thursday after he met a teenage girl at a park in Miami Gardens on Valentine’s Day and smoked marijuana with her, authorities said.
‘He grabbed me’: Girl, 16, speaks after suspected kidnapping attempt in South Miami
Read full article: ‘He grabbed me’: Girl, 16, speaks after suspected kidnapping attempt in South MiamiLocal 10 News spoke with the victim of a suspected kidnapping attempt in South Miami, who described what happened Thursday morning.
Miami Gardens police ID man accused of fatally shooting victim on Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Miami Gardens police ID man accused of fatally shooting victim on Valentine’s DayA man has been arrested in connection with a fatal Valentine’s Day shooting outside a Miami Gardens convenience store that police say was caught on camera.
Ex-firefighters arrested in deadly, unauthorized Virginia Gardens training catastrophe
Read full article: Ex-firefighters arrested in deadly, unauthorized Virginia Gardens training catastropheTwo former Miami-Dade firefighters were booked into jail Friday morning on manslaughter and negligence charges in connection with the death of one of their sons during an unauthorized training exercise in the summer of 2024.
MDSO: Miami-Dade child porn suspect vocalized desire to adopt ‘little girl’ for his sexual desires
Read full article: MDSO: Miami-Dade child porn suspect vocalized desire to adopt ‘little girl’ for his sexual desiresA 27-year-old man from Miami-Dade County was arrested Thursday in connection with a child pornography investigation that began in 2023, authorities confirmed.
What do 2 Wendy’s, 2 Taco Bells, and 2 Wingstops have in common?
Read full article: What do 2 Wendy’s, 2 Taco Bells, and 2 Wingstops have in common?Below is a list of places recently inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation that got ZERO VIOLATIONS on the unannounced routine food safety inspection.
Amid bankruptcy reports, Miami Seaquarium owner says company will ‘restructure’ debt
Read full article: Amid bankruptcy reports, Miami Seaquarium owner says company will ‘restructure’ debtThe head of The Dolphin Company, the Mexican parent company of the troubled Miami Seaquarium, stridently denied media reports in the country that it is filing for bankruptcy — but did say it is beginning “a process to restructure its financial liabilities.”
PIT maneuver ends wrong-way chase of stolen SUV on Palmetto Expressway in Miami-Dade
Read full article: PIT maneuver ends wrong-way chase of stolen SUV on Palmetto Expressway in Miami-DadeA Florida Highway Patrol trooper used a precision immobilization technique (PIT) maneuver to stop a wrong-way driver in a stolen SUV on the Palmetto Expressway in northwest Miami-Dade Thursday night, leading to the arrest of a 39-year-old man, authorities said.
Arrest made after home of Canes QB Carson Beck burglarized, 3 luxury vehicles stolen
Read full article: Arrest made after home of Canes QB Carson Beck burglarized, 3 luxury vehicles stolenAn arrest was made Thursday night, hours after the home of University of Miami quarterback Carson Beck was burglarized and three luxury vehicles were stolen from outside it, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office announced Friday morning.
Sizzling flavors and star power return to South Beach Wine & Food Festival
Read full article: Sizzling flavors and star power return to South Beach Wine & Food FestivalThe South Beach Wine & Food Festival made its return this week, bringing a feast of incredible flavors and culinary experiences that are sure to satisfy every foodie’s cravings.
2 Miami-Dade detectives hospitalized following crash involving 18-wheeler
Read full article: 2 Miami-Dade detectives hospitalized following crash involving 18-wheelerTwo detectives with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office were hospitalized overnight following a crash involving an 18-wheeler, authorities confirmed Friday morning.
Woman suspected of stealing $800K in ‘Trump coin’ cryptocurrency from Miami ex
Read full article: Woman suspected of stealing $800K in ‘Trump coin’ cryptocurrency from Miami exA Tunisian woman who Miami police say stole her ex-boyfriend’s American Express card and spent $4,200 on an Airbnb is also being investigated as a suspect in the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cryptocurrency.
Police: Teenage girl fights New York man who tried to kidnap her in South Miami
Read full article: Police: Teenage girl fights New York man who tried to kidnap her in South MiamiPolice officers accused a 32-year-old man of trying to kidnap a 16-year-old girl who fought back early Thursday morning in South Miami.
NAACP Black Consumer Advisory aims to help shoppers make their money count
Read full article: NAACP Black Consumer Advisory aims to help shoppers make their money countCivil rights activists with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People called on consumers to choose companies that share their values on social justice.
‘The epitome of evil’: Hungarian suspected in at least 2 South Florida murders
Read full article: ‘The epitome of evil’: Hungarian suspected in at least 2 South Florida murdersA Hungarian national is facing two counts of second-degree murder in connection with at least two separate South Florida homicides. Police said the killings, in Miami Beach and Miami, occurred just a few months apart.
Trump’s DHS halts humanitarian immigration processing for migrants fleeing dictators
Read full article: Trump’s DHS halts humanitarian immigration processing for migrants fleeing dictatorsThe U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has halted the processing of certain parole program applications, affecting thousands of immigrants already in the country.
Georgia man arrested at airport for Miami-Dade shooting killing 2, injuring 1
Read full article: Georgia man arrested at airport for Miami-Dade shooting killing 2, injuring 1About seven months ago, a 22-year-old gunman shot three people in Miami-Dade County, according to police. Two died in a mobile home. A woman was shot in the head in the kitchen and a man in the living room.
Police: Man in stolen Mercedes follows woman to Miami Springs from Miami International Airport
Read full article: Police: Man in stolen Mercedes follows woman to Miami Springs from Miami International AirportA 24-year-old Cuban man remains at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on an immigration hold after he followed a woman who was leaving Miami International Airport on Wednesday, authorities said.
Canes athletes recover stolen Mercedes and Land Rover, but not Lamborghini
Read full article: Canes athletes recover stolen Mercedes and Land Rover, but not LamborghiniThree vehicles were stolen outside the home of Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck, authorities confirmed Thursday morning.
Attorney: Trans woman denied rights after being held at all-male South Florida ICE facility
Read full article: Attorney: Trans woman denied rights after being held at all-male South Florida ICE facilityAn undocumented transgender woman detained by immigration officials last week is being held at a male-only detention facility in South Florida after being transferred from Maryland, sparking criticism from her attorney and LGBTQ+ advocates.
Some Opa-locka, Miami Gardens residents left without water after water main break
Read full article: Some Opa-locka, Miami Gardens residents left without water after water main breakResidents and visitors in Opa-locka and Miami Gardens are demanding answers after officials said a water main break left many without running water Wednesday.
Police: Fearful Miami undercover agent uses fentanyl under threat during operation to catch drug dealer
Read full article: Police: Fearful Miami undercover agent uses fentanyl under threat during operation to catch drug dealerA 39-year-old convicted felon felt suspicious, so he forced a Miami undercover agent to use fentanyl, police officers reported.
Trump speaks at Saudi investment conference in Miami Beach
Read full article: Trump speaks at Saudi investment conference in Miami BeachPresident Donald Trump arrived at Miami International Airport Wednesday and after stopping at Trump National Doral spoke at a conference at the Faena Hotel in Miami Beach.
Food safety violations, including roaches, prompt re-inspection at Bird Road French Bakery
Read full article: Food safety violations, including roaches, prompt re-inspection at Bird Road French BakeryAtelier Monnier, a retail bakery owned by Treat of the Day Inc., is facing a re-inspection after health inspectors identified multiple violations that pose a risk to public health.
FDOT reopens Dolphin Expressway after closure to inspect overhead bridge
Read full article: FDOT reopens Dolphin Expressway after closure to inspect overhead bridgeAn emergency inspection of an overhead bridge on the Dolphin Expressway in Miami-Dade County led to a temporary partial closure on the highway Wednesday afternoon.
Miami-Dade commissioners postpone new incinerator vote, discuss Trump opposition
Read full article: Miami-Dade commissioners postpone new incinerator vote, discuss Trump oppositionMiami-Dade commissioners will not be making any decisions about the controversial solid waste incinerator on Wednesday, but it was still a topic of conversation.
‘He killed 5 people’: Judge says Miami Gardens crash suspect ‘a great danger,’ orders no bond
Read full article: ‘He killed 5 people’: Judge says Miami Gardens crash suspect ‘a great danger,’ orders no bondA Miami-Dade judge called the man suspected of killing five people, four of them children, in a Miami Gardens crash in which authorities said he was driving nearly 100 mph, “a great danger” on Wednesday, ordering he be held without bond.
South Florida gets needed rain as moderate drought plagues much of Broward, Miami-Dade counties
Read full article: South Florida gets needed rain as moderate drought plagues much of Broward, Miami-Dade countiesAfter 25 consecutive days of no measurable rain, Miami received .51 inches of rain on Tuesday, while Fort Lauderdale received .03 inches.
State shuts down Homestead assisted living facility over neglect, unqualified staff
Read full article: State shuts down Homestead assisted living facility over neglect, unqualified staffA South Florida assisted living facility has been shut down by the state following alarming allegations of neglect and unqualified staff.
Report shows decrease in Miami-Dade County homelessness
Read full article: Report shows decrease in Miami-Dade County homelessnessThe results of the 2025 January Point-in-Time (PIT) Census revealed a 17% year-over-year reduction in unsheltered homelessness in Miami-Dade County, according to The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.
Victim’s family seeks harsher charge in fatal Miami Gardens crash: ‘No justice’
Read full article: Victim’s family seeks harsher charge in fatal Miami Gardens crash: ‘No justice’Family members of a man who was struck and killed by a Miami Gardens driver say late last year not enough is being done. The woman police say was behind the wheel has now been formally charged, but they want that charge upgraded.
Police: Man managed to slip evidence by police and in and out of jail after Miami murder
Read full article: Police: Man managed to slip evidence by police and in and out of jail after Miami murderA detective reported a killer was wearing the same clothes he wore during a murder in Miami and had the victim’s stolen wallet with identifications when he was arrested and jailed just hours later, but no one noticed until years later, records show.
The Caring Place: More than just a name on Valentine’s Day, everyday
Read full article: The Caring Place: More than just a name on Valentine’s Day, everydayFor those who celebrate Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 usually consists of loving expressions and a dinner date. For the homeless, it’s another day of loneliness and fear, wondering where their next meal will come from.
Man, 62, drives wrong way during high-speed chase on Ives Dairy Road, troopers say
Read full article: Man, 62, drives wrong way during high-speed chase on Ives Dairy Road, troopers sayAn attempted afternoon traffic stop on Interstate 95 led to a high-speed, wrong-way chase down Ives Dairy Road in northeast Miami-Dade Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A Miami Gardens man is now facing a felony charge.
Charges dropped against Virginia man accused of ‘Hispanophobic’ Miami Beach bar attack
Read full article: Charges dropped against Virginia man accused of ‘Hispanophobic’ Miami Beach bar attackProsecutors dropped all charges Tuesday, including a hate crime count, against a man who police said was caught on camera hurling “Hispanophobic” language during a January attack at a Miami Beach bar over an unpaid tab.
Video of attempted car burglaries in Miami Shores lead to police chase, arrest in Broward
Read full article: Video of attempted car burglaries in Miami Shores lead to police chase, arrest in BrowardA police chase across Miami-Dade and Broward counties on Monday ended in an arrest after a series of attempted car burglaries, with newly obtained surveillance video shedding light on the suspects’ actions.
Fontainebleau in Miami Beach faces lawsuit following 2021 sexual assault case
Read full article: Fontainebleau in Miami Beach faces lawsuit following 2021 sexual assault caseA new lawsuit has been filed in Miami-Dade County by Horowitz Law on behalf of a victim who authorities said was sexually assaulted during a massage at the Lapis Spa inside the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach back in 2021.
South Florida pet owner claims groomer negligence after dog goes blind
Read full article: South Florida pet owner claims groomer negligence after dog goes blindA South Florida woman is devastated after her dog went blind in one eye following a visit to a Miami Gardens grooming salon, but the business owner claims the injury was caused by the dog’s sibling.
Man accused of attempted murder with baseball bat outside Pizza Hut in Miami Gardens
Read full article: Man accused of attempted murder with baseball bat outside Pizza Hut in Miami GardensMiami Gardens police arrested a 40-year-old man on an attempted murder charge Friday after they said he delivered a severe beating with a baseball bat outside of a Pizza Hut.
Man once accused of posing as security at Taylor Swift concert in trouble again
Read full article: Man once accused of posing as security at Taylor Swift concert in trouble againA man once accused of impersonating a security guard to get into a Taylor Swift concert at Hard Rock Stadium found himself back in jail over the weekend facing even more serious charges.
DEVELOPING: Deputies, troopers chase Dodge Durango from Miami-Dade to Broward
Read full article: DEVELOPING: Deputies, troopers chase Dodge Durango from Miami-Dade to BrowardMiami-Dade deputies and Florida Highway Patrol troopers are chasing a suspect in an attempted burglary on Monday along Interstate 95.
Girl power: South Florida high school weightlifting teams bring home top marks
Read full article: Girl power: South Florida high school weightlifting teams bring home top marksTwo South Florida high school weightlifting teams have made history, bringing home top marks in this weekend's state championships.
South Florida native slugger ‘Danny Dingers’ hopes to help get Canes back to Omaha
Read full article: South Florida native slugger ‘Danny Dingers’ hopes to help get Canes back to OmahaThe Miami Hurricanes baseball team is confident of making it back to the College World Series in Omaha for the first time in almost a decade. A big reason why is their slugging third baseman who is one of the best players in the country and has one of the best nicknames to go with it.
Man opens fire on vehicle in Miami Beach after saying he ‘saw 2 Palestinians,’ cops say
Read full article: Man opens fire on vehicle in Miami Beach after saying he ‘saw 2 Palestinians,’ cops sayA Miami Beach man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly opening fire on another vehicle and striking two people inside.
Boy nearly drowns in Dania Beach pool marking 4th incident in Broward in just over a week
Read full article: Boy nearly drowns in Dania Beach pool marking 4th incident in Broward in just over a weekA boy was hospitalized Saturday afternoon after nearly drowning in a Dania Beach pool, marking the fourth such incident in Broward County in just over a week, authorities said.
Feeding South Florida hosts annual Outrun Hunger 5K at Tropical Park
Read full article: Feeding South Florida hosts annual Outrun Hunger 5K at Tropical ParkHundreds of runners, families, and community leaders laced up their sneakers Saturday morning for Feeding South Florida’s Annual Outrun Hunger 5K at Tropical Park in Miami’s Olympia Heights neighborhood.
South Florida’s peak season: Art, boats, and big crowds this weekend
Read full article: South Florida’s peak season: Art, boats, and big crowds this weekendTwo of South Florida’s biggest events are set to bring massive crowds — and traffic congestion — this weekend, as the Coconut Grove Arts Festival and the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show take over key areas of Miami-Dade County.
Miami Beach police recover $5.3M in luxury cars stolen in ‘new crime trend’
Read full article: Miami Beach police recover $5.3M in luxury cars stolen in ‘new crime trend’Miami Beach police recovered millions of dollars in exotic luxury cars after they said they disrupted a nationwide theft scheme. One of the vehicles was a Rolls-Royce.
Miami-Dade Schools police officer ‘appears to be OK’ after West Kendall crash
Read full article: Miami-Dade Schools police officer ‘appears to be OK’ after West Kendall crashAn officer with the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department was hurt after a crash in the county’s West Kendall area Friday afternoon.
For one last time, couples tie knot on Valentine’s Day at historic Dade County Courthouse
Read full article: For one last time, couples tie knot on Valentine’s Day at historic Dade County CourthouseOn Valentine’s Day, 20 couples tied the knot on the steps of the historic Dade County Courthouse for one last time.
Miami-Dade man accused of invading home with gun before leading cops on chase
Read full article: Miami-Dade man accused of invading home with gun before leading cops on chaseA 21-year-old man from Miami-Dade’s Gladeview neighborhood was arrested after police linked him to an armed home invasion and a chase that ended with his arrest on Thursday, authorities said.
Miami man had 6,500 files of child sexual abuse material, police say
Read full article: Miami man had 6,500 files of child sexual abuse material, police sayA tip about a Miami man’s massive collection of child sexual abuse material — 1,481 files — just scratched the surface, according to police. They say it led them to discover 6,500 disturbing and illicit images and videos on his cellphone.
Cops say Santeria ritual preceded deadly Hialeah shooting
Read full article: Cops say Santeria ritual preceded deadly Hialeah shootingA religious ritual in Hialeah took a deadly turn Wednesday night, ending in a fatal shooting and the arrest of a 48-year-old man, police confirmed in an arrest report Friday.
Arrest made after 1 killed, 2 injured during ‘heated dispute’ at Hialeah home
Read full article: Arrest made after 1 killed, 2 injured during ‘heated dispute’ at Hialeah homeA man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting and stabbing incident that left one person dead and two others injured during a dispute at a Hialeah home on Wednesday, authorities confirmed Friday.
Miami-Dade deputies arrest man accused of masturbating in front woman at Dollar Tree
Read full article: Miami-Dade deputies arrest man accused of masturbating in front woman at Dollar TreeA Miami man was arrested Thursday night after deputies said he exposed himself and engaged in inappropriate behavior inside a Dollar Tree store earlier this week.
Mexico’s Rosa Negra expands to South Florida with 1st US restaurant
Read full article: Mexico’s Rosa Negra expands to South Florida with 1st US restaurantA popular restaurant brand from Mexico has made its U.S. debut in Miami, bringing its signature fusion of Mexican and Latin American flavors to the heart of Brickell.
South Florida heats up on Valentine’s Day as warm streak continues
Read full article: South Florida heats up on Valentine’s Day as warm streak continuesLove isn’t the only thing in the air this Valentine’s Day — so are heat and humidity, as South Florida remains locked in an extended warm spell with no sign of cooler temperatures ahead.
Man shot in Miami Gardens drives to Hollywood gas station for help
Read full article: Man shot in Miami Gardens drives to Hollywood gas station for helpA man driving a white Nissan Altima was shot near Northwest 14th Place in Miami Gardens late Thursday night before managing to drive to a gas station in Hollywood for help, authorities said.
Video shows moments Miami-Dade deputy was shot by ex who stalked him, authorities say
Read full article: Video shows moments Miami-Dade deputy was shot by ex who stalked him, authorities sayNewly obtained surveillance video shows the moments a former Miami-Dade Schools police officer shot her ex-boyfriend, a Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputy, in what investigators describe as a premeditated attack.
Prominent Miami defense lawyer charged in DEA bribery scheme
Read full article: Prominent Miami defense lawyer charged in DEA bribery schemeFederal prosecutors have charged a prominent Miami defense attorney with orchestrating a bribery conspiracy involving two former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisors who leaked confidential information about drug investigations.
Miami man accused of running from crash that left victim an amputee
Read full article: Miami man accused of running from crash that left victim an amputeeTwo days after DNA analysis from his vehicle’s airbag conclusively pinned him as the driver, a 30-year-old Miami man turned himself in Wednesday to face a felony charge in a 2023 hit-and-run crash just north of the Dolphin Expressway that rendered another man an amputee, police said.
Miami-Dade Parks spring camps to open for registration
Read full article: Miami-Dade Parks spring camps to open for registrationParents looking for spring break activities for their children will soon be able to register for Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces spring camps, which run from March 24-28.
Commissioners approve $20M in funding for Miami Freedom Park
Read full article: Commissioners approve $20M in funding for Miami Freedom ParkA contentious proposal to allocate $20 million in city funds exclusively for the development of a park at the Miami Freedom Park stadium site passed in a 4-1 vote during a heated Miami City Commission meeting Thursday, drawing backlash from critics who called it a taxpayer-funded giveaway to billionaires.