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Miami-Dade’s Perrine moves closer to having hundreds of new jobs with Costco

Miami-Dade County’s Perrine area moved a step closer to having hundreds of new jobs related to a new Costco.

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Miami-Dade man pleads guilty to killing 21-year-old son: ‘I am the one who has to live with it’

David Contreras is accused of killing his son Eric in 2023.

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Miami man changes plea to guilty in killing of his 21-year-old son

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Pet kangaroo on the run safely returned to owners in Wisconsin

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Man caught on I-75 with nearly $2M in iPhones stolen from Doral warehouse, cops say

A man is facing three felony charges after authorities say he and a co-conspirator impersonated legitimate shippers and made off with nearly $2 million worth of iPhones from a Doral FedEx warehouse.

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Police: Men defraud EDM fans outside Factory Town in Hialeah

A man from North Carolina and a man from California stand accused of trying to defraud Electronic Dance Music fans outside of Factory Town in Hialeah, according to police reports.

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Colombian drugged, defrauded older, wealthier South Florida men he met through Grindr: Feds

A Colombian national already facing state charges in the Miami and Orlando areas is now facing several federal charges ― including kidnapping and fraud ― after authorities said he was part of a scheme to drug and defraud older, wealthier men he met, with others, through the online dating application Grindr.

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Man accused of stealing about $100,000 worth of valuables from west Miami-Dade home

A 52-year-old man was arrested over the weekend in connection with a burglary in west Miami-Dade, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

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South Florida gas prices climb again as global oil disruptions push costs higher

Gas prices in South Florida ticked up again over the past week, continuing a sharp upward trend driven by global supply concerns.

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Loved ones seeking justice following fatal Fort Lauderdale crash

An intense crash was caught on surveillance cameras along Broward Boulevard and Northwest Seventh Avenue in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday.

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Smooth travel returns to Fort Lauderdale airport as TSA lines ease after spring break rush

Travelers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport were met with short lines and a smooth experience Saturday afternoon.

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Theo, an 8-year-old poodle, awaits forever home at Humane Society of Broward

An 8-year-old standard poodle named Theo is looking for a new home at the Humane Society of Broward County.

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‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular arrested by Fort Lauderdale police

Online influencer Clavicular is a regular in front of a livestream camera. But on Thursday, the 20-year-old posed for the mugshot camera at the Broward County jail.

Humane Society of Broward seeks loving home for Shadow the hedgehog, other furry friends

Shadow, a one-year-old hedgehog, is looking for a forever home, Cherie Wachter of the Humane Society of Broward said Thursday.

New details released after reported hit-and-run turned into fatal fight in Broward

New details were released after deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office arrested a 57-year-old man after a deadly confrontation this past weekend following reports of a hit-and-run.

Broward deputies arrest 66-year-old woman for fatal hit-and-run crash

A 66-year-old woman was behind bars on Thursday, accused of running over a 61-year-old woman who died at the hospital on Monday.

Coral Springs supports Greek restaurant after vandal uses smoke bomb, rubber hammer

A vandal recently used a smoke bomb to prevent surveillance cameras from recording clear video of the recent destruction at a beloved Greek restaurant in Coral Springs, police said.

Coral Springs man cuffed after trying to meet with boy, 15, to film foot fetish videos: FBI

Federal agents arrested a Coral Springs man over the weekend after they said he tried to meet with who he thought was a 15-year-old boy to sexually abuse him ― namely, paying him to record foot fetish videos with him in which he would then sell online.

Coral Springs restaurateur celebrates 50 years of bringing authentic Italian food to South Florida

At 21, John Flora was hunting for real pizza in Miami. Fifty years later, he’s serving up authentic Italian with a side of showmanship at Flora’s Italian Eatery.

DNA database helps Broward deputies identify 2015 sexual battery suspect

A Coral Springs man who was born in Miami faced charges on Tuesday for a sexual battery that happened more than a decade ago in Broward County.

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SpareZ, a family-friendly bowling alley in Davie, closes after $17.5 million sale

SpareZ, a family-friendly bowling alley in Davie, has officially closed.

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Nova High School seniors to attend free prom thanks to Becca’s Closet, donors

With spring break winding down and prom season approaching, seniors at Nova High School received a surprise gift this week — one they didn’t see coming.

Police arrest 2 men after overnight car break-in spree near NSU in Davie

Davie police arrested two men earlier this week after an overnight spree of breaking into vehicles and stealing thousands of dollars of items around neighborhoods near Nova Southeastern University.

Davie police: 19-year-old duo stole from 16 cars, fled in stolen car, crashed

Two 19-year-old men with criminal records faced dozens of charges on Thursday in Broward County after police officers accused them of breaking into parked cars in Davie, records showed.

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BSO: Domestic stabbing involving woman, teen leads to pursuit, man’s arrest in Pompano Beach

A domestic-related stabbing that began late Friday night in Deerfield Beach led to a deputy pursuit and arrest in Pompano Beach, with two victims hospitalized on Saturday, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Pedestrian fatally struck by Brightline train in Deerfield Beach

One person has died following a collision between a Brightline train and a pedestrian.

Rally in Deerfield Beach shows support for freedom in Iran

Dozens of people waving the pre-revolution Iranian flag -- the one with the lion and sun -- gathered in Deerfield Beach on Sunday.

BSO fires detention deputy following sexual battery arrest

A Broward Sheriff’s Office detention deputy has been fired after he was arrested this week on sexual battery and false imprisonment charges, the agency confirmed Friday.

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Man caught on I-75 with nearly $2M in iPhones stolen from Doral warehouse, cops say

A man is facing three felony charges after authorities say he and a co-conspirator impersonated legitimate shippers and made off with nearly $2 million worth of iPhones from a Doral FedEx warehouse.

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Women turn shoplifting into family affair in Doral, chief says

Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez said Arlena Menendez Perez and Raquel Azcárraga Galí recently turned shoplifting into a family affair.

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Doral police officer’s video shows Miami-Dade Deputy Leonard Cantave’s heroism

A Doral police officer’s body cam video shows Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Deputy Leonard “Leo” Cantave’s heroism.

Nearly 3 months after saving Doral police officer, Miami-Dade deputy uses wheelchair to receive awards

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Deputy Leonard Cantave used a wheelchair to get on stage during an award ceremony on Thursday in Doral.

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Police: Men defraud EDM fans outside Factory Town in Hialeah

A man from North Carolina and a man from California stand accused of trying to defraud Electronic Dance Music fans outside of Factory Town in Hialeah, according to police reports.

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Police investigate after man found dead in Hialeah

The Hialeah Police Department is investigating a homicide that they say occurred early Saturday morning.

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Black Coffee to perform at LIV and Hialeah Park Race Track

South African DJ Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, better known by his stage name Black Coffee, will be the headline of a concert on Saturday at the Hialeah Park Race Track.

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Factory Town offers Ultra Music Festival afterparty until dawn

A former mattress factory in Hialeah, about three miles away from Miami International Airport, is home to Factory Town, an open-air industrial music venue.

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.

Woman arrested after hit-and-run crash injuring 2 in Homestead

A 20-year-old woman appeared in Miami-Dade County court on Tuesday morning after police officers accused her of a hit-and-run crash with injuries that was caught on video in Homestead.

Police: Man barricades himself inside Homestead apartment after domestic battery reported

A 43-year-old man was arrested Sunday by Homestead police after a domestic battery was reported, authorities said.

Police: Homestead man accused of armed burglary prompts school lockdown

A Homestead man accused of an armed burglary that led to a nearby school lockdown is facing a litany of charges, authorities confirmed.

Rainy weekend floods Homestead farms

A rainy weekend led to flooding in Homestead.

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Miami-Dade father on fatally shooting son: ‘I have to live with that, judge’

David Contreras, the father who confessed to fatally shooting his 21-year-old son in Kendall, appeared in court on Monday morning in Miami-Dade County.

Miami-Dade trainer helps young athletes chase their next big opportunity

With March Madness underway and Division I athletes back in the spotlight, the level of training it takes to compete at the top of college sports is getting plenty of attention.

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office hosts Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Saturday morning in support of Special Olympics Florida, bringing together deputies, professional staff, athletes and supporters to promote inclusion and opportunity for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

M-DSO honors slain Deputy Devin Jaramillo at Kendall District Station

On Monday, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office honored the late Deputy Devin Jaramillo with a memorial boulder.

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Police: Apparent mental health crisis leads to stabbing in Lauderhill

Three people were hospitalized Monday morning following what appears to be a mental health crisis that led to an altercation between a woman and another woman and her teenage daughter, police said.

Police: Ex-Lauderhill cop arrested in Davie hit-and-run that left motorcyclist injured

A former Lauderhill police officer was arrested Thursday in connection with a hit-and-run investigation conducted by the Davie Police Department, authorities confirmed.

Lauderhill PD: Man taken into custody after firing shots through bathroom door, barricading himself inside home

A man was arrested Tuesday night after firing shots inside a home in Lauderhill and then barricading himself inside, authorities said.

Pembroke Pines votes in 2 new commissioners, Lauderhill passes 3 referendums

Elections were held in Broward County on Tuesday.

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Colombian drugged, defrauded older, wealthier South Florida men he met through Grindr: Feds

A Colombian national already facing state charges in the Miami and Orlando areas is now facing several federal charges ― including kidnapping and fraud ― after authorities said he was part of a scheme to drug and defraud older, wealthier men he met, with others, through the online dating application Grindr.

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Fans celebrate closing day of Ultra Music Festival in Miami

The 26th Ultra Music Festival continues Sunday, concluding at 10 p.m. with thousands enjoying the beats on closing day. The festival has another year left on its current agreement to use Bayfront Park, a location many of the estimated 150,000 attendees say makes Ultra unique.

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Ultra Music Festival begins with EDM DJ sets on 7 stages for 3 days in Downtown Miami

At 55 years old, Scott Smith is among the local Ultra Music Festival veterans who were at the first one in 1999: A one-day beach party at Collins Park.

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Black Coffee to perform at LIV and Hialeah Park Race Track

South African DJ Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, better known by his stage name Black Coffee, will be the headline of a concert on Saturday at the Hialeah Park Race Track.

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Sinner tops Lehecka for Miami Open men’s singles title, completes ‘Sunshine Double’

Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win the Miami Open men’s singles title after rain delays totaling nearly three hours at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

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Sabalenka defeats Gauff to defend Miami Open crown, earns Sunshine Double

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday to win the Miami Open women’s singles title and complete the prestigious Sunshine Double.

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Miami Gardens fire impacts 2 homes, sparks large response

A house fire in Miami Gardens spread to a nearby home early Friday morning, prompting a large response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

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Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office divers pull body out of Miami Gardens canal

A team of Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office divers pulled out a body from a canal on Thursday in Miami Gardens.

Video shows women brazenly stealing from Miramar Target

Police in Miramar are searching for several suspects who were caught on camera sealing from a Target store.

Feds arrest 5 after $16,000 undercover fentanyl deal ends 2-year probe in Broward, records show

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives special agents and Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies started to investigate two brothers two years ago for distributing fentanyl, according to an arrest warrant.

Broward man considering move abroad with wife over her immigration status issues

In 2023, Sousa came to the United States from Venezuela under something called Humanitarian Parole, essentially allowing her to stay in the U.S. for two years.

Family of man killed in wrong-way wreck surprised by suspect’s guilty plea

The Urrutia family was relieved to hear Sunshine Pérez, charged in the wrong-way wreck that killed their son Ezequiel Urrutia, is owning up to her actions.

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Heart of South Florida: How cardiac rehab helps patients after surgery

Michelle Doyle said she has been giving it her best during cardiac rehab workouts at Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines.

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Pembroke Pines man gave children Roblox ‘Robux’ to expose themselves online, police say

An 18-year-old Pembroke Pines man is facing a felony child solicitation charge after he was accused of engaging in lewd conduct with children he interacted with on the online game Roblox.

South Florida mothers helping families with newborns diagnosed with Down syndrome

Saturday was World Down Syndrome Day and two South Florida moms are on a mission to erase the stigma around the genetic condition.

Feds arrest 5 after $16,000 undercover fentanyl deal ends 2-year probe in Broward, records show

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives special agents and Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies started to investigate two brothers two years ago for distributing fentanyl, according to an arrest warrant.

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2 dogs rescued from Plantation apartment fire

Two dogs were rescued Sunday after a fire erupted inside an apartment unit in Plantation, first responders confirmed.

Man killed 1 in 100 mph crash on Sunrise Boulevard, cops say. He’s now charged nearly 6 years later

One day before his 41st birthday, a Miami Gardens man turned himself in to face a vehicular homicide charge on Tuesday in connection with what police said was a deadly high-speed crash in Plantation nearly six years prior.

‘My heart dropped’: Plantation family distraught after crook caught on camera snatching chihuahua mix

A South Florida family is heartbroken after their beloved pet chihuahua was stolen.

Plantation PD: Subject bails from vehicle, leaving child behind

Plantation police are assisting Florida Highway Patrol troopers after a subject bailed from a vehicle, leaving a child behind, authorities said.

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BSO: Domestic stabbing involving woman, teen leads to pursuit, man’s arrest in Pompano Beach

A domestic-related stabbing that began late Friday night in Deerfield Beach led to a deputy pursuit and arrest in Pompano Beach, with two victims hospitalized on Saturday, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Pompano Beach principal uses social media to go above and beyond for her students

A South Florida school principal plays a huge role in her school, overseeing both administrative and educational functions.

BSO: Man accidentally shoots woman while firing at thief in Pompano Beach

A 26-year-old man has been arrested after he accidentally shot a woman Monday night while firing at a thief who stole from him in Pompano Beach, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said.

Pompano Beach woman accused of leaving dog without food or water for nearly 2 weeks

A 38-year-old Pompano Beach woman was arrested earlier this week after deputies said she left a dog alone in an apartment without food or water for nearly two weeks.

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Body cam video shows woman, 79, describing attack at Sunrise Walmart, cops say

Newly-released body camera video shows the aftermath of what police said was an attack on a 79-year-old woman at a Sunrise Walmart.

Panthers rally past the Kraken 5-4 in a shootout after blowing a 3-goal lead

The Florida Panthers gave up a three-goal, third-period lead but recovered for a 5-4 shootout win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night on Vinnie Hinostroza’s goal.

Broward felon facing attempted murder charge after Sunrise shooting

Deputies in Broward County arrested a man for allegedly trying to shoot another man.

Sunrise police: Woman attacks 79-year-old woman at Walmart

A 34-year-old woman said she was defending herself and her baby from a 79-year-old woman while at a Wal-Mart in Broward County, but surveillance video showed her as the attacker, according to deputies.