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Residents across South Florida report ash, poor air quality amid brush fires

Candidates clash over representation at District 20 political forum

Broward County pushes master plan as waste crisis nears tipping point

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A city's push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy

Officials in Kansas City, Missouri, are preparing to equip some public buses with facial recognition cameras capable of detecting whether a passenger appears on a list of banned riders or missing persons.

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A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer

LONDON (AP) — Keir Starmer isn’t on the ballot, but the U.K. prime minister’s future is on the line in a special election on Thursday.

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Residents across South Florida report ash, poor air quality amid brush fires

Two large brush fires burning in Miami-Dade have blanketed parts of South Florida in smoke, driving down air quality and affecting communities across the region.

Miami-Dade

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Wildfires prompt evacuations and road closures in South Florida

As two wildfires continued to burn on Wednesday in western Miami-Dade County, the Florida Forest Service teamed up with Florida Highway Patrol troopers, firefighters, and deputies.

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Pan Am’s iconic ‘Taj Mahal’ headquarters becomes swanky MIA private terminal

A piece of aviation history is getting a first-class makeover. The iconic former headquarters of the gone-but-not-forgotten Pan American World Airways, better known as Pan Am, has been reimagined for a new generation of travelers.

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Miami-Dade school board unanimously votes to close multiple schools, redraw boundaries

Miami-Dade Public School Board members voted unanimously to move forward with a major overhaul that includes the closure of multiple schools and the establishment of new school boundaries.

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WhatsApp feud leads man to fire warning shot that hits Miami-Dade bus, injuring passenger, cops say

Deputies took a man into custody after he fired warning shots from his apartment balcony, with one of the bullets hitting a bus and causing glass injuries to a passenger, according to investigators.

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Fire chief warns Miami-Dade smoke pollution keeps moving to Broward

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah warned on Wednesday afternoon that the smoke pollution from two burning wildfires was moving to Broward County.

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Hillsborough jail deputy arrested by Hialeah police, accused of child molestation

A 42-year-old corrections deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office became an inmate in a South Florida jail early Wednesday morning, facing multiple felony charges after authorities accused him molesting a girl in Hialeah.

Broward

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Candidates clash over representation at District 20 political forum

Candidates for Congressional District 20 debated issues ranging from voting rights to property insurance affordability Wednesday night.

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Fire chief warns Miami-Dade smoke pollution keeps moving to Broward

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah warned on Wednesday afternoon that the smoke pollution from two burning wildfires was moving to Broward County.

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2 wildfires burn 16,400 acres in western Miami-Dade

As a gray cloud of smoke expanded to pollute the air in South Florida, two active wildfires had burned 13,900 acres by Wednesday afternoon in western Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Fire Service.

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Police: 2 women attack mother and 3 kids in Fort Lauderdale

Two women faced charges on Wednesday in Broward County after police officers accused them of attacking a mother and her three kids, records show.

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2 wildfires burn 8,000 acres in western Miami-Dade, pollute air quality in South Florida

Two active wildfires had burned 8,000 acres on Wednesday in western Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Forest Service.

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Man accused of trying to kill sister’s boyfriend in Miami Beach, records show

A 38-year-old man stands accused on Wednesday of trying to kill his sister’s boyfriend outside of a bar in Miami Beach, records show.

Monroe County

Man injured during shark encounter off Florida Keys

A man was injured on Saturday during a shark encounter off the Florida Keys.

Expect a sizzling summer weekend in South Florida

It’s a sizzling, summer weekend for South Florida and the Keys!

Rental boat stolen from the Florida Keys ends up in Cuba

A boat rented in Key West crossed international waters and was found in Cuba.

South Miami mayor hopes lawsuit will help cities decide ‘without fear’ if ICE agreement works

South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández said he was disappointed that Key West officials had decided to allow an immigration law enforcement partnership.

Did you know that catching butterflies can get you in trouble with the law?

A Washington man used a net to catch butterflies at a park in Key Largo, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced on Monday.

WPLG-TV President & CEO Bert Medina inducted into Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame

WPLG-TV President and CEO Bert Medina has been inducted into the Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Miami

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Cuba humanitarian aid deal puts Catholic Church in control as regime teeters

The need for food, medicine and other basic essentials across Cuba is the most dire it has ever been -- and it’s one reason why a crucial meeting took place Wednesday on the island between Cuban religious organizations and U.S. diplomat Mike Hammer, aimed at getting supplies to the people.

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Firefighters battle dangerous brush fires in West Miami-Dade, impacting residents and traffic. Stay updated on the latest developments.

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Pan Am’s iconic ‘Taj Mahal’ headquarters becomes swanky MIA private terminal

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Florida Republican gubernatorial primary deals with typo and ‘participation trophy’

It’s “achievability,” not “achieveability,” but that was the typo on a sign that was on display when U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds recently unveiled his new “Read to Succeed” education initiative in Jacksonville.

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‘Seems to be business as usual’: Activity continues at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ after detainees moved

A variety of vehicles filtered in and out of the “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention facility on Wednesday, including Florida Highway Patrol cruisers and trucks with equipment and supplies. Even UPS made a stop.

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Mother speaks out after daughter, 5, attacked at Sunny Isles Beach park

A mother is speaking out after her 5-year-old daughter was attacked at a Sunny Isles Beach park earlier this month -- and it was all caught on camera.

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Miami-Dade school board unanimously votes to close multiple schools, redraw boundaries

Miami-Dade Public School Board members voted unanimously to move forward with a major overhaul that includes the closure of multiple schools and the establishment of new school boundaries.

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WhatsApp feud leads man to fire warning shot that hits Miami-Dade bus, injuring passenger, cops say

Deputies took a man into custody after he fired warning shots from his apartment balcony, with one of the bullets hitting a bus and causing glass injuries to a passenger, according to investigators.

Fort Lauderdale

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Police: 2 women attack mother and 3 kids in Fort Lauderdale

Two women faced charges on Wednesday in Broward County after police officers accused them of attacking a mother and her three kids, records show.

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Man accused of trying to kill sister’s boyfriend in Miami Beach, records show

A 38-year-old man stands accused on Wednesday of trying to kill his sister’s boyfriend outside of a bar in Miami Beach, records show.

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Restaurant ordered shut after years of training violations. Plus, roaches at a South Beach Argentinian grill

Two South Florida restaurants were ordered shut last week by inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

40th annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge raises funds for Ann Storck Center in Pompano Beach

More than 100 people braved the South Florida heat Saturday to take part in the 40th annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge, a fundraising event benefiting the Ann Storck Center.

Humane Society of Broward seeks loving, permanent home for Madeline, other furry friends

The Humane Society of Broward County is hoping to find a forever home for Madeline, a 3-year-old dog described by shelter officials as friendly, well-behaved and eager to be someone’s loyal companion.

Pulse survivor reflects on tragedy 10 years later, calls on others to be allies

A decade later, Patience Murray says she feels called to speak about June 12, 2016.

Barricaded suspect taken into custody after SWAT standoff in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale police and SWAT officers responded Friday afternoon to a barricaded man believed to be inside a business after authorities say entered an unauthorized area and refused to leave.

Broward native Alex Freeman set for World Cup debut with US men’s national team

Alex Freeman grew up playing soccer on fields across Broward County, dreaming of one day representing his country on the sport’s biggest stage. Now, the 21-year-old defender is on the verge of making that dream a reality.

Coral Springs

Coral Springs family displaced after apartment fire destroys home

A week ago, a large fire coming from a first floor apartment unit in Coral Springs caught the attention of neighbors.

Crash involving tractor-trailer blocks Sawgrass Expressway lanes near Sample Road in Coral Springs

A crash involving a flatbed tractor-trailer and a dump truck shut down multiple lanes of the Sawgrass Expressway in Broward County early Wednesday morning after drywall and concrete barriers spilled across the highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Traffic alert: Colombians turn out to vote for 7 days in Coral Gables

Colombians will be casting their ballots for a new president from Monday to Sunday in Coral Gables, and police officers expect traffic and deep political divisions.

Coral Springs shooting survivor hopes to help others after alleged attack by ex-boyfriend

A month after surviving a shooting in Coral Springs, Mirtha Sanchez-Teran said she is staying positive as she continues her recovery and hopes to help others facing domestic violence.

Davie

Davie firefighters, police wrangle gator after responding to water main break

Davie firefighters and police wrangled an alligator early Friday morning that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission has been trying to capture for two years now over ongoing concerns by residents in the area, Davie Fire Rescue officials said.

Miami Gardens pastor convicted of grand theft has community control changed to probation

A Broward County judge has granted convicted felon and Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon’s request to end his community control sentence early, converting the remaining portion of his sentence to probation and removing him from the most restrictive form of court supervision imposed in the case.

Millions for child advocacy could disappear in Broward under DeSantis property tax plan, CEO warns

The Children’s Services Council of Broward County is funded by property taxes.

Temple Beth Emet starts Holocaust Survivor Day celebration early with nearly 130 stories in Cooper City

Hana Altarac, whose Jewish family, including her father and sister, died at the Dachau concentration camp in Germany, marked her 106th birthday on Jan. 31.

Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach commissioners approve resolution to potentially take legal action against BSO

Deerfield Beach commissioners meet on Tuesday night, and their agenda includes a resolution to take “all necessary actions” against the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

South Florida teacher sought to ‘bait’ students ‘into sending nude pictures,’ feds say

FBI agents arrested a South Florida teacher following a raid at his Deerfield Beach home on Thursday, accusing him of sending and receiving videos of children being sexually abused ― and discussing attempts to get explicit photos of his students.

Woman killed, 3 others hurt in Deerfield Beach crash

Authorities in Broward County are investigating a fatal crash that involved three vehicles.

Deputies ID suspect accused of stabbing man in Deerfield Beach

A 28-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a stabbing that occurred Tuesday night, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Doral

Dirty 30! Restaurants in Hialeah, Key Biscayne, Doral cited for 30 or more violations

This is where we call out restaurants that rack up 30 or more violations on a single inspection because if you hit 30 or more, consumers need to know. This week, we have three.

‘A wound that will never heal:’ Family of slain Doral woman, 2 girls releases statement

The family of a Doral woman who was slain alongside her daughters in what police said was a murder-suicide carried out by the girls’ father released a statement this week to the media.

Mother pleads for answers as detectives seek new leads in 2021 Miami cold case

Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for killing Terrance Willis in 2021.

Man accused of striking parking enforcement specialist with vehicle while fleeing citation in Doral

A man was arrested Thursday after police said he struck a parking enforcement specialist with his vehicle while attempting to avoid a parking citation in downtown Doral.

Hialeah

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Hillsborough jail deputy arrested by Hialeah police, accused of child molestation

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Know your numbers: No-cost breast, heart screenings taking place at Westland Mall

In honor of National Pink Day, The Women’s Breast and Heart Initiative (WBHI) is hosting its annual Summer Breast Cancer Awareness event this Saturday. It will take place at the Macy’s in Hialeah’s Westland Mall, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dirty 30! Restaurants in Hialeah, Key Biscayne, Doral cited for 30 or more violations

This is where we call out restaurants that rack up 30 or more violations on a single inspection because if you hit 30 or more, consumers need to know. This week, we have three.

‘You just left him’: Father of slain cyclist wants justice after man arrested in Hialeah hit-and-run

A 21-year-old man accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Hialeah voluntarily turned himself in to police and identified himself as the driver of the vehicle involved, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Friday.

Hollywood

Woman, 66, reported missing in Hollywood

A 66-year-old woman has been reported missing, Hollywood police confirmed Wednesday.

1 injured in stabbing near Hollywood food hall

One person was injured in a stabbing early Friday morning near a food hall in Hollywood, authorities confirmed.

Local couple brings taste, vibes of Haiti to Broward County

A local couple is bringing the taste and vibes of Haiti to Broward County.

Guardians of the Reef: South Florida nonprofit fights to save, restore our reef tract

Right now, our planet is in the grips of the most devastating mass coral bleaching event ever in recorded history, affecting a staggering 84% of the world’s coral reefs.

Homestead

Homestead police search for missing, possibly endangered 16-year-old girl with bipolar disorder

Police asked for the public’s Saturday help in locating a missing and possibly endangered 16-year-old girl who they say was last seen Thursday morning in Homestead.