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Deputies arrest Keys wanted fugitive asking for protection from drunk sword-wielding son
A mother called 911 to say her 31-year-old son was armed with a sword and threatening to kill her, and she ended up getting arrested, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
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Cold weather advisory in effect for South Florida
Lows this morning are in the 50s, with wind-chill temperatures in the 40s.
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Miami-Dade gunman claims self-defense; detective reports video shows ‘premeditation’
A 22-year-old man told the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office detective who arrested him that he had shot two people in self-defense, records show.
Homeland Security shutdown heads into week 2 without progress on ICE reforms
There is a stalemate in the U.S. Congress heading into the second week over billions for border security.
What a catch! Lower Keys captain snags 480-pound swordfish
A Lower Keys fishing captain recently reeled in a 480-pound swordfish measuring 86 inches during a charter trip this week after a five-hour fight offshore.
Camila Cabello on Cuba: ‘Many people are starving, looking for food in trash heaps’
Singer Camila Cabello raised awareness about the crisis in Cuba and asked her fans to support the Catholic Church’s social services work on the communist island.
Fort Lauderdale prepares for spring breakers with new alcohol rule, free Narcan dispensers
To help save lives during spring break, Fort Lauderdale will have free Narcan, a medication to reverse opioid overdoses. The city also has new rules on alcohol use.
Man convicted of sexually abusing boys in England and Germany awaits sentencing after conviction in Miami
A 60-year-old man who was convicted of crimes related to sexually abusing boys in Germany, England, and the U.S. was at the Federal Detention Center in Miami on Friday, records show.
Grieving dog owner issues safety alert over iguana risks in South Florida
Bridget Garrison said she is sharing her painful experience to help other dog owners be prepared for the risk of living near iguanas in South Florida.
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Survivor remembers Cuban Air Force shootdown of 2 Brothers to the Rescue aircraft killing 4 men
Sylvia G. Iriondo, a survivor of the Cuban Air Force shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue aircraft, stood before reporters on Thursday in Hialeah Gardens.
U.S. lawmakers urge Trump to seek Castro’s indictment for 4 Miami pilots killed
Mario de la Peña, Carlos Costa, Pablo Morales, and Armando Alejandre were flying in two unarmed Cessna 337 Skymaster light aircraft when they were killed on Feb. 24, 1996, over the Florida Straits.
Feds offer $1M reward for Haitian gang leader Johnson ‘Izo’ Andre
FBI Miami special agents asked the public for help on Wednesday with capturing a fugitive from Haiti.
Martin County beach attack leaves woman hurt, suspect behind bars, deputies say
A woman was attacked by a stranger while walking on a dark stretch of beach in Stuart on Thursday night, authorities confirmed.
Man accused of using a flagpole to hit a woman during Trump protest in Palm Beach
A 76-year-old man faced a criminal case on Monday after deputies accused him of hurting a woman when a protest got heated outside the Trump International Golf Course in Palm Beach County.
New astronauts launch to the International Space Station after medical evacuation
A new crew rocketed toward the International Space Station on Friday to replace the astronauts who returned to Earth early in NASA’s first medical evacuation.
CubaMax customers in Miami send aid to family struggling with shortages in communist island
CubaMax, a shipping company with offices in Miami-Dade County, was only allowing one box per customer, as Cubans in South Florida rushed to send aid to relatives on the communist island.
Pickleball brawl at Florida country club ends in couple’s arrest, deputies say
A dispute over a rule led to a brawl during a pickleball game at a central Florida country club this past Sunday, authorities said,
If voluntary water conservation fails in South Florida, an order with restrictions is next
The South Florida Water Management District, the government agency that manages water resources in 16 counties, met on Thursday in West Palm Beach.
NASA, SpaceX rocket launch could be visible from Florida to Maine early Friday. Here’s how to see it
Early risers across the East Coast may get a special pre-dawn show Friday morning as NASA and SpaceX prepare to launch the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station.