Sergeant opens fire on suspect outside Home Depot in west Miami-Dade
A female sergeant from the Miami-Dade Police Department was patrolling the area when a Home Depot employee told her someone had been stealing items.
Events commemorating Juneteenth take place across South Florida
From a bike ride in Miami Gardens to a parade in Deerfield Beach, events were held commemorating the day when enslaved Blacks in Galveston, Texas were finally freed.
Judge sides with Florida’s opposition to CDC rules on cruise lines
Gov. Ron DeSantis is celebrating a victory in his ongoing fight against federal COVID rules on cruise ships departing from Florida.
Scott meets with entrepreneurs in Doral, blames Biden for inflation
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Miami middle school students study STEM, robotics during summer vacation
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2 hit by truck, 1 killed at Pride parade in Wilton Manors
Two people were run over by a pickup truck as the LGBTQ Pride parade in Wilton Manors was just getting started around 7 p.m. Saturday night.
Events commemorating Juneteenth take place across South Florida
From a bike ride in Miami Gardens to a parade in Deerfield Beach, events were held commemorating the day when enslaved Blacks in Galveston, Texas were finally freed.
Family locates 73-year-old man who disappeared after doctor appointment in Hollywood
According to authorities and family members, 73-year-old Winston Williams has not been seen since Friday morning.
Immunocompromised patients may need additional COVID-19 vaccination
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South Florida organization helps at-risk children from birth through adulthood
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What are our COVID-19 vaccination rates now in South Florida?
South Florida’s counties are inching closer to 70% of eligible residents being vaccinated, while the state remains below 60%, according to the latest numbers from the Florida Department of Health released Friday.
What are our COVID-19 vaccination rates now in South Florida?
South Florida’s counties are inching closer to 70% of eligible residents being vaccinated, while the state remains below 60%, according to the latest numbers from the Florida Department of Health released Friday.
Boynton Beach Police need your help finding the parents of a boy found wandering naked
Boynton Beach police need help locating the parents of a young boy found wandering the street naked, early Friday morning.
Man surrenders after video shows vandal in truck with Trump flag damaging Pride mural
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Publix shooter’s ex-wife says she warned authorities about his mental health
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Couple wins $1 million lottery prize after just moving to Florida
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Want to live in a beach town? 4 of the top 10 are in Florida
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What are our COVID-19 vaccination rates now in South Florida?
South Florida’s counties are inching closer to 70% of eligible residents being vaccinated, while the state remains below 60%, according to the latest numbers from the Florida Department of Health released Friday.
South Florida storms bring flooding, damage to area
A flood watch issued for South Florida Wednesday by the National Weather Service expired on Thursday morning.
Coyotes spread in Florida and ‘they’re going to eat just about anything’
Wildlife officials encourage residents to use foghorns and motion lights to keep coyotes away and keep pets from roaming free.
Food ‘contaminated by flying insects’ at Pollo Tropical, rodent issues at Ankari 51
A state inspector was at the Pollo Tropical in Margate last week based on a complaint and noted 14 violations before ordering the place shut.
Florida gas prices are the highest since 2014
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Bartender arrested for video voyeurism after woman finds camera
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Royal Caribbean releases new COVID policies
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Man accused of waving gun at Starbucks over cream cheese released from jail
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Miami middle school students study STEM, robotics during summer vacation
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South Florida couple fined for displaying small gay pride flag
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Police: Gunman’s accomplice arrested following shootout outside The Licking in Miami Beach
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Suspected Sweetwater shooter was a fugitive, records show
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Police: Tenant shoots at landlord’s dog in southwest Miami-Dade
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DeSantis signs bill allowing police K-9s to be transported in ambulances when injured in line of duty
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Boynton Beach Police need your help finding the parents of a boy found wandering naked
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3 arrests made after woman’s Coconut Grove property sold without her knowledge
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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on I-95 in Fort Lauderdale
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Man surrenders after video shows vandal in truck with Trump flag damaging Pride mural
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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar to Nicaraguan president: ‘You cannot oppress your people’
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Rep. Frederica Wilson on facing opposition over Juneteenth: ‘We need to be more tolerant’
Rep. Frederica Wilson witnessed history on Thursday at the White House. The congresswoman from Miami-Dade County did her part to help turn the freedom of Black slaves in the United States into a national day of celebration.