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14-year-old boy shot while walking in Southwest Miami-Dade, deputies say

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old boy injured Saturday evening.

Body camera video shows deadly confrontation after Miami woman was shot by ex-husband

Newly released body camera footage from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office shows the tense moments leading up to a deadly shootout between deputies and a man accused of shooting his ex-wife in the chest.

‘Beyond Links’ marketplace empowers students with special needs

The Beyond Links Marketplace opened its doors to a packed house, celebrating handcrafted goods made by students from Learning Links Academy, a school for those with special needs.

Motorcycle crash on Krome Avenue leaves 1 dead, 1 critically hurt

The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that one person died after a motorcycle crash in Miami-Dade County on Sunday afternoon.

1 critical following West Miami 4-vehicle crash

Officers from the West Miami Police Department and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a four-vehicle crash in West Miami Sunday evening that left one person in critical condition.

Encuentran un roedor muerto en Papa John’s; Pizzería entre 14 cocinas cerradas

La semana pasada, los inspectores del estado de Florida ordenaron el cierre de 14 restaurantes del sur de la Florida por graves violaciones de salud, incluido el descubrimiento de cucarachas vivas y muertas, excrementos de roedores, infestaciones de moscas, almacenamiento inadecuado de alimentos y moho en máquinas de hielo.

Dead rodent found in Papa John’s; Pizzeria among 14 kitchens ordered shut!

Last week, Florida state inspectors ordered 14 South Florida restaurants shut for serious health violations, including the discovery of live and dead roaches, rodent droppings, fly infestations, improper food storage, and mold in ice machines.

Candlelight vigil held for landscaper fatally struck by car in Cutler Bay

Family and friends gathered Sunday night at a candlelight vigil to remember a father who was killed in a deadly crash by a distracted driver.

Police: 2 women arrested in connection with stabbing over seat at Miami lounge

Two women were arrested early Friday morning in connection with the stabbing of another woman at a lounge in Miami, police said.

Miami Heat dancers looking for some new talent to add to squad

The Miami Heat dancers are gearing up for a new season and they’re looking to add some new faces to the squad.

Police locate 87-year-old man reported missing in Miami

Miami police are searching for an 87-year-old man who has been reported missing.

Trump to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued what it calls a “VIP Movement Notification” for Tuesday in Ochopee, and we know the notification is specific to Air Force One.

Suspect in murder of El Taiger appears in Miami-Dade courtroom

The man suspected in the shooting death of popular Cuban reggaeton musician El Taiger is behind bars in South Florida after being arrested in New York.

Miami man wins $1 million prize playing Florida lottery scratch-off game

A Miami man is nearly $1 million richer, after playing a Florida Lottery scratch-off game, according to an announcement from the Florida Lottery on Monday.

Miami man arrested in sex trafficking case involving missing teen girl

Miami-Dade police announced the arrest of a man in a human trafficking case involving a teenage girl.

End of the road for landmark restaurant in South Miami-Dade

It's the end of the road for the landmark restaurant Wagons West in Pinecrest.

Heat players ready for ‘avalanche of noise’ as team returns home for Games 3 and 4

The Miami Heat returned to practice Tuesday, just one day before they will face the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

New area code coming to Miami-Dade County

This summer a new area code will be added for cell phone customers in Miami-Dade County.

Miami-Dade police, FHP urge road safety during MLK holiday weekend

Law enforcement agencies from all over South Florida are continuing the work they’ve been doing on Martin Luther King weekend for years, patrolling the roadway, and looking for those illegal riders.

Firefighters rescue 2 cats from Miami-Dade house fire

Flames were raging in a home when firefighters found two cats hiding under a bed on Friday in Miami-Dade County.

1 man dies in northeast Miami-Dade crash, police say

Police said a Mercedes driven by an 18-year-old was driving along Ives Dairy Road when the victim turned left in its path.

Face masks now optional in classrooms across Miami-Dade

The rollback on the policy is happening as COVID cases are easing in the Sunshine State.

Celebration of life held for woman who died in Miami-Dade car crash

1 person dead, 6 others injured in southwest Miami-Dade crash

One person is dead and six others are hospitalized after a crash in southwest Miami-Dade on Sunday.

Shooting leaves 1 injured in Opa-locka apartment complex

A shooting left a male injured on Thursday night in Opa-locka, according to the city’s police department.

Feds allege Miami man fraudulently received millions, bought Lamborghini with coronavirus relief money

A South Florida man is accused of buying a Lamborghini with some of the millions of dollars he accepted from the U.S. Government that was meant to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Enforcing reopening rules becomes team effort in South Florida

Authorities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties continue to face a great challenge, as some South Florida families are suffering from both grief and unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic.

State’s unemployment assistance still having difficulties

The number of people filing for unemployment in Florida is overwhelming the system and many people out of work are still trying to get relief.

Miami Beach joins list of Miami-Dade cities with stay-at-home order

As the new coronavirus continues to spread in South Florida, epidemiological investigators determined only about 22% of the confirmed COVID-19 cases are related to travel. The pandemic prompted travel restrictions and many hotels around the world have closed.