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Key Largo man faces kidnapping, sex crime charges after teen found in dryer, deputies say

A 53-year-old Key Largo man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies said they discovered a teenage girl being held inside of a clothes dryer at his home. They said there had been "ongoing sexual activity" between the two.

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Ex-FHP trooper accused of identifying himself as active law enforcement during Miami traffic stop

A Miami police officer initially gave a speeder who claimed to be a Florida Highway Patrol trooper a break — but it was a kindness that he came to regret and quickly corrected, records show.

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Cruise passenger caught with child sexual abuse videos at Port Everglades, feds say

A Pittsburgh man is facing federal charges in South Florida after federal agents said he was caught with child sexual abuse videos on his cellphone after disembarking a cruise ship at Port Everglades over the weekend.

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Victims identified following double homicide in rural Miami-Dade

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office on Monday released the identities of a man and a woman who were killed last week in southwest Miami-Dade.

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Closing arguments to begin in George Pino vessel homicide trial

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Closing arguments begin in George Pino vessel homicide trial

Closing arguments will begin Monday in the trial of real estate mogul George Pino, who is accused of causing a boat crash in 2022 that killed his daughter’s 17-year-old friend and left another teen disabled.

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Air quality alert issued for Miami-Dade as brush fires continue to burn

An air quality alert is in effect for Miami-Dade County Monday as two brush fires that erupted last week continue to burn.

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Air quality alert issued for Miami-Dade as brush fires continue to burn

An air quality alert is in effect for Miami-Dade County Monday as two brush fires that erupted last week continue to burn.

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Cruise passenger caught with child sexual abuse videos at Port Everglades, feds say

A Pittsburgh man is facing federal charges in South Florida after federal agents said he was caught with child sexual abuse videos on his cellphone after disembarking a cruise ship at Port Everglades over the weekend.

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Man now faces federal charges after cruise ship voyeurism incident, authorities say

A 25-year-old Illinois man arrested in early June at Port Everglades after being accused of cruise ship voyeurism is now facing federal charges, according to court documents filed on Thursday.

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2 arrested in connection with thefts from commercial mailboxes in Davie

Two men were arrested Thursday in connection with the thefts of mail from several commercial mailbox clusters in Davie, authorities confirmed.

Fort Lauderdale couple accused of killing cat through ‘involuntary heat exposure’

A Fort Lauderdale couple is accused of killing their pet cat through “involuntary heat exposure,” their arrest affidavits stated.

4 displaced after tiki hut, home catch fire in Fort Lauderdale

Four people have been displaced from their home after a tiki hut and home caught fire Thursday morning in Fort Lauderdale, first responders confirmed.

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.

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.

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Election in Colombia: Iván Cepeda reacts to ‘not official or binding’ preliminary vote count

During a speech on Sunday night in Bogotá, Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda said the preliminary vote count result was “not official or binding” and vowed “to challenge” it.

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Historic day for Colombians: Trump-backed De la Espriella heads for narrow presidential win

Colombians made history on Sunday as they voted for the country’s 48th president in a runoff election between left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

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Historic day for Colombians: Polls close after polarized runoff to elect 48th president

Colombians made history on Sunday as they voted for the country’s 48th president in a runoff election between left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

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1 killed in crash involving SUV, motorcycle in Coral Springs, police say

One person has died following a traffic crash that occurred Thursday afternoon in Coral Springs, authorities confirmed.

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Drunken driver, 74, had headlights off before killing 1 in Stirling Road crash, police say

A 74-year-old drunken driver killed a person in a crash in Davie on June 11, leading to his arrest on Friday, according to the city’s police department.

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Davie firefighters rescue petting zoo animals after I-75 crash

A crash on Interstate 75 in Davie on Friday led to an unusual rescue involving some four-legged and feathered travelers, authorities confirmed.

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2 arrested in connection with thefts from commercial mailboxes in Davie

Two men were arrested Thursday in connection with the thefts of mail from several commercial mailbox clusters in Davie, authorities confirmed.

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.

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Deputies seek missing Deerfield Beach woman with mental illness

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s help in locating a 58-year-old woman who they say was reported missing.

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.

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.

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Uber driver confesses to woman’s kidnapping in Miami Beach and rape near Miami Lakes, records show

After waking up in a hospital, a woman said she remembered going out on June 3 and walking out of a nightclub on June 4 in Miami Beach, records show.

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Election in Colombia: Iván Cepeda reacts to ‘not official or binding’ preliminary vote count

During a speech on Sunday night in Bogotá, Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda said the preliminary vote count result was “not official or binding” and vowed “to challenge” it.

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Historic day for Colombians: Trump-backed De la Espriella heads for narrow presidential win

Colombians made history on Sunday as they voted for the country’s 48th president in a runoff election between left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

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Historic day for Colombians: Polls close after polarized runoff to elect 48th president

Colombians made history on Sunday as they voted for the country’s 48th president in a runoff election between left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

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 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.

Detectives: Homestead homeowner says drunk man trying to have sex with tree fell from ladder — it turned out to be murder

An 11-year-old girl lived a horrific nightmare for months in 2024 while living in a house near Redondo Elementary School in Homestead, records show.

12 nabbed in child sex trafficking sting ahead of World Cup, police say

Two Homestead men are facing felony charges in connection with an undercover child sex trafficking sting “in preparation for the FIFA matches scheduled to take place in Miami-Dade County,” authorities said.

Homestead teen who made ‘concerning statements’ before vanishing found safe, FDLE says

A 16-year-old boy from Homestead who was reported missing was found safe on Thursday, authorities confirmed.

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Election in Colombia: Iván Cepeda reacts to ‘not official or binding’ preliminary vote count

During a speech on Sunday night in Bogotá, Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda said the preliminary vote count result was “not official or binding” and vowed “to challenge” it.

14 hours ago

Historic day for Colombians: Trump-backed De la Espriella heads for narrow presidential win

Colombians made history on Sunday as they voted for the country’s 48th president in a runoff election between left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

19 hours ago

Historic day for Colombians: Polls close after polarized runoff to elect 48th president

Colombians made history on Sunday as they voted for the country’s 48th president in a runoff election between left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

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. 

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Detectives investigate man’s drowning in Lauderhill

Detectives were investigating a man’s drowning on Saturday afternoon in Lauderhill.

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Lauderhill condo fire sparked by pot left on stove displaces family, sends child to hospital

A 9-year-old child was taken to a hospital for evaluation after possible smoke inhalation following a residential fire caused by a pot left on a stove that displaced a mother and two children in Lauderhill, authorities said.

Boy, 5, struck by car in Lauderhill suffers minor injuries, cops say

A 5-year-old boy was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after being struck by a sedan in Lauderhill on Friday, police confirme

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.

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Uber driver confesses to woman’s kidnapping in Miami Beach and rape near Miami Lakes, records show

After waking up in a hospital, a woman said she remembered going out on June 3 and walking out of a nightclub on June 4 in Miami Beach, records show.

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Miami Beach police officer remains hospitalized; video shows crash in South Beach

A Miami Beach police officer remained at Jackson Memorial Hospital on Thursday after suffering injuries during a crash, according to police.

Man swinging knife at people on Ocean Drive says he was ‘just trying to get girls’ numbers’: Cops

Miami Beach police say a 25-year-old man caused a scare on Ocean Drive on Tuesday night, swinging a knife and “harassing patrons” in the popular tourist area on South Beach.

Miami Beach police officer critically injured in crash, officials say

A Miami Beach police officer was critically injured after a crash Wednesday evening, officials said.

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Shuttles offer fast, free way to get to Miami Stadium’s World Cup match

Millions of fans are expected to travel to Miami for the World Cup. With that kind of crowd, getting to and from the stadium is a big concern.

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Detectives work to identify body found in Miami-Dade canal

A body in a canal underneath a bridge prompted a death investigation on Saturday afternoon in northeastern Miami-Dade County.

Police: Man accused of sexual battery on FMU campus faces added charge after contacting victim from jail

A man who was arrested earlier this year for allegedly sexually battering a Florida Memorial University student on campus is now facing another criminal charge after he contacted the victim from jail, authorities said.

Doña Paulina serves FIFA World Cup spirit to Uruguayans in Miami-Dade

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have four games on Monday, as group-stage matches continue.

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Police: Driver faces charges in Hollywood crash that killed scooter rider, injured 2 others

A 19-year-old Miramar man was arrested Thursday in connection with a crash in Hollywood that killed a scooter rider and injured two others after investigators said he was driving at speeds of up to 85 mph in a 45 mph zone late last year.

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.

Miramar residents with parked RV homes may face fines if commission passes new ban

Some Miramar residents who use recreational vehicles as parked homes could face an initial fine and a daily fine if a new ban passes on Wednesday night.

Memorial Healthcare System to open new emergency room in Miramar

The Memorial Healthcare System plans to open a new freestanding Emergency Room on June 8 in Miramar.

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Video shows aftermath of plane crash that injured 2 in Pembroke Pines

Police officers’ body-cam videos released on Thursday show the aftermath of the crash of a Cessna C172P that injured two women in Pembroke Pines.

Police: DUI driver travels more than double the speed limit before causing Pembroke Pines crash

A 29-year-old man was arrested Sunday, months after he caused a car crash in Pembroke Pines that seriously injured himself and another driver, authorities said.

4 hospitalized after helicopter crash at North Perry Airport, cops say

Four people were transported to a hospital on Saturday after a helicopter crash occurred at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, authorities confirmed.

1 in custody after SWAT standoff in Pembroke Pines community

A suspect was taken into custody Thursday morning following a SWAT standoff in Pembroke Pines, authorities confirmed.

Police seek 15-year-old boy reported missing in Plantation

The Plantation Police Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old boy who they say was last seen Wednesday night in Plantation.

Police search for missing 15-year-old girl last seen at Plantation High School

Authorities in Plantation are searching for a 15-year-old girl who they say was last seen last week at her school.

Plantation residents fed up over yearslong, ongoing mail thefts

Residents in a Plantation neighborhood say they’ve been the victims of mail theft for several years.

Fight, pistol-whipping outside Plantation Publix leads to 2 arrests, cops say

A fight involving a pistol-whipping outside of a Publix in Plantation led to two arrests Wednesday night, according to the city’s police department.

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.

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.

Deputy’s video shows ‘incredible rescue’ from sinking car in Pompano Beach

The Broward Sheriff’s Office released a video on Friday showing a woman’s rescue from a sinking car.

‘It was Vic in the orange Buick’: Pompano Beach Citgo shooting leads cops to ‘well-known’ felon

Broward County deputies arrested a convicted felon after a weekend shooting at a gas station in Pompano Beach.

From food to fan zones, South Florida businesses embrace World Cup fever

From arenas to clubs, businesses across Broward and Miami-Dade counties are finding creative ways to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event.

Police: 1 arrested after shooting leaves senior amputee dead at Sunrise apartment complex

A suspect was taken into custody after police say a shooting at a Sunrise apartment complex left an elderly man dead overnight Wednesday.

Broward’s free FIFA World Cup watch parties will be at in-door arena for 18,000

There will be four free FIFA World Cup watch parties at the Amerant Bank Arena, an indoor arena that can host 18,000 guests in Sunrise.

Driver hospitalized after crashing into Sunrise retirement community apartment

Three people were taken to the hospital after a driver crashed into an apartment at a retirement community in Sunrise on Friday morning.