MDSO motorcycle deputy hurt in crash in southwest Miami-Dade
A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office motorcycle deputy was hurt in a crash Saturday afternoon in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities confirmed.
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Police: 2nd victim accuses man of sexually assaulting teens at Hollywood motel
A 33-year-old man known as “Ghost” was re-arrested this week after being accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in 2024 at a motel in Hollywood, records showed.
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HCSO: Video shows Florida woman going berserk in backseat of deputy cruiser, spitting on deputy
A central Florida woman was arrested Tuesday after deputies said she caused multiple disturbances, removed most of her clothing in a mobile home park and spit on a deputy during her arrest.
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Consulate of Colombia in Miami makes changes in Coral Gables ahead of presidential runoff election
Registered voters in Colombia and around the world will soon select one of two candidates with opposing political ideologies to be their next president.
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US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando
ORLANDO (AP) — The nation’s Catholic bishops gathered Thursday afternoon in Orlando for a liturgy consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, drawing on a centuries-old devotion to mark the country’s 250th anniversary.
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Police: Man arrested in downtown Miami after woman falls for pop-up scam in Key Biscayne
Police officers arrested Wilmer Vasquez on Wednesday night in downtown Miami, more than four months after a woman reported that she was defrauded out of $20,000 in Key Biscayne, records show.
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Florida immigration arrests have quietly surged, with state and local agencies at the forefront
The surge in Florida immigration arrests during Trump’s second term has largely flown under the public’s radar, as many start as run-of-the-mill police traffic stops, the public seems more supportive of the initiative, and participating state and local agencies are roundly rejecting requests for arrest records and body camera video at the behest of the Department of Homeland Security.
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University of Florida trustees select Stuart Bell as next president
The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Dr. Stuart R. Bell as the university’s next president, according to an article posted Wednesday by UF.
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Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup
WASHINGTON (AP) — While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs.
Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meeting him a 'grave error in judgment'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing as the Microsoft co-founder faced hours of questioning from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier.
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Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Thousands of Southern Baptists overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to advance a formal ban on women pastors in the nation's largest Protestant denomination, sending a clear message that men alone should preach to these conservative evangelical congregations.
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FBI director: Counterterrorism to be a top priority during FIFA World Cup
FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Wednesday that law enforcement will prioritize counterterrorism operations during the FIFA World Cup.
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Video shows Pompano Beach firefighters rescue ducklings trapped in storm drain
A storm drain turned into an unlikely rescue scene this past Saturday night when firefighters stepped in to save a dozen trapped ducklings and reunite them with their mother.
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Feds warn against flying drones at stadium on 7 FIFA World Cup game days
Federal authorities warned against drone flights over and around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens during FIFA World Cup game days.
Epstein’s long-time administrative assistant testifies before House committee
Lesley Groff, who worked as an administrative assistant for Jeffrey Epstein, testified on Tuesday before the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Southern Baptists elect new president who decried 'drift' in conservative denomination
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Southern Baptists on Tuesday elected a new leader who has decried a “decline and drift” within the denomination and whose supporters include an outspoken faction seeking to move the solidly conservative body even further to the right.
Mom to Mom: Immunotherapy gives mother hope with son’s food allergy
More than 170 foods can cause immediate allergic reactions. The “Big 9″ are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. The symptoms can be anything from hives to swelling.
Some host cities are aiming to house, not arrest, homeless people ahead of the World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Just a mile from Atlanta's stadium, which will welcome tens of thousands of fans to World Cup games this month, dozens of people were camped out on a downtown sidewalk waiting for a homeless shelter to open.
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Miami Sunset Senior High grad becomes NASA astronaut chosen for Artemis III mission
NASA announced on Tuesday that a Miami Sunset Senior High School graduate who went on to become a NASA astronaut and U.S. Army Colonel had been selected for the Artemis III mission.
Broward detective releases video of 2 wanted for Oakland Park burglary
Broward Sheriff’s Office Detective Danny Perez asked the public for help on Tuesday with identifying two burglars who stole from All American Marine Service in Oakland Park.
Mother to judge: Fatal shooting in Lauderhill ‘could have been prevented’
Reginald Merisma had threatened Anthony Johnson before Johnson, 35, called 911 on Sunday, and police officers found Merisma, 35, dead, according to the Lauderhill Police Department.
Could another earthquake in the Gulf hit? Here’s the aftershock forecast
A rare magnitude 6.1 earthquake near western Cuba that was felt across parts of Florida on Monday could be followed by aftershocks in the days and weeks ahead, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Man admits to firing ‘warning shot’ at driver during red light argument in Miami-Dade, deputy reports
A 24-year-old man confessed to firing a “warning shot” at a driver during an argument on Monday afternoon in southwestern Miami-Dade County, according to a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy’s report.
Somali referee won't officiate in World Cup after being denied entry into the United States
Somali referee Omar Artan won't officiate in the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States.
Hulk Hogan died of natural causes Florida police report says in closing investigation
MIAMI (AP) — Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died of natural causes last year, according a report by Florida police that formally closes the investigation into his death.
Law enforcement warns of undercover operations during FIFA World Cup in Miami
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero Stutz and State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said on Friday that human trafficking and crowd control will be their priority during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Wildlife officers investigate raccoon attack in North Miami
Wildlife officers are investigating after a woman was reportedly attacked by three raccoons in North Miami.
Detectives identify Californian woman who died while snorkeling off state park in Broward
Kellie Williams, an experienced swimmer and American Airlines flight attendant who was born in California and lived in South Florida, died while snorkeling off Broward County. She was 30.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert resigns to run for Wilson’s seat
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert, a former two-term Miami Gardens mayor, is running for U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson’s seat.
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics
Soccer fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport's grandest stage, the World Cup. They'll pack bars and fan zones, singing chants and debating who is going to win it all.
Viral New Zealand soccer star meets Argentine social media influencer who boosted following to 5M
Tim Payne couldn't wait to give Valen Scarsini a big hug and tell him thanks a million.
Black bear spotted again in Port St. Lucie neighborhood, trap camera shows
A black bear that was first spotted roaming around Port St. Lucie has been seen again, this time by a local trapper in the Tradition community.
Police: Woman vanishes off Dania Beach, washes ashore dead in Hollywood Beach
A woman was snorkeling or diving in the ocean off Dania Beach when she vanished and later washed ashore dead at Hollywood Beach, according to the Hollywood Police Department.
University of South Florida student stabs 2 before being found dead nearby, deputies say
Two students were stabbed this week at a Tampa apartment complex near the campus of the University of South Florida, authorities confirmed.
U.S. Coast Guard search for Lynette Hooker continues in Bahamas
The search for a 55-year-old Michigan woman who vanished in the Bahamas while traveling with her 58-year-old husband continued on Thursday, as U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service special agents were investigating the case.
Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones to share ‘what comes next’ as Wilson resigns, Gantt seeks his seat
Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones asked his supporters on Thursday to meet him on Tuesday at the Koinonia Worship Center in Hollywood.