Miami-Dade County

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Miami commissioner wants to fix the abandoned shopping carts’ eyesore

In some areas of Miami, there are so many shopping carts on streets and sidewalks that the city’s removal crew sometimes can’t keep up.

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How many public school students in Miami-Dade have connections to Haiti? We now know

More than 4,000 Miami-Dade County Public Schools students were born in Haiti or have ties to the country, according to district data obtained by Local 10 News on Friday, as families grapple with renewed uncertainty over immigration policy and the future of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.

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Homestead police crack down on illegal parking in disabled spaces

The Homestead Police Department is cracking down on drivers parking illegally in disabled spaces.

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South Florida college student wins Grammy for Latin jazz album

Eighteen-year-old saxophonist Joey Calveiro is making history — not just for himself, but for the city he calls home.

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Do you think finding love is hard? Try a job finding bugs in tons of Valentine’s Day flowers at MIA

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Tractor-trailer rollover crash leaves 1 hospitalized, road closed in Brownsville

A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Miami-Dade County’s Brownsville area left at least one adult hospitalized on Friday afternoon, authorities confirmed.

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FIU unveils Ronald Reagan statue honoring anti-communism legacy

Florida International University unveiled a statue of former President Ronald Reagan on Friday, marking what would have been his 115th birthday.

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Miami police: Human trafficker threatened to kill victim with Haitian Vodou

Some of the threats that a 37-year-old man made to force a 20-year-old woman into prostitution included killing her with Haitian Vodou, according to Miami police.

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Miami-Dade babysitter acquitted of brutally beating 7-year-old girl

Jurors found Leonor Garcia, the Miami-Dade babysitter accused of giving a 7-year-old girl a brain bleed by brutally beating her, not guilty on charges of aggravated child abuse and child abuse Friday afternoon.

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Illinois man accused of assaulting manager, cops at Mango’s Tropical Café in Miami Beach

Miami Beach police arrested a 27-year-old man after they said he punched a restaurant manager and later assaulted multiple officers at Mango’s Tropical Café on Thursday evening.

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Man arrested after armed robbery, shooting leave 1 dead in northwest Miami-Dade

A suspect has been arrested nearly eight months after an armed robbery and fatal shooting in northwest Miami-Dade.

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Miami man arrested in vicious group attack that sent victim to ICU, cops say

Miami police have arrested a man in connection with a violent attack that they said left another man critically injured last month.

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Speeding, drunken Cybertruck driver killed woman in Miami-Dade crash, deputies say

A man was going nearly 100 mph in a Tesla Cybertruck ― while drunk ― seconds before he ran a red light and crashed into two vehicles, killing one of the drivers, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

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All driver’s license tests in Florida now only offered in English

All driver’s license tests in Florida are now solely being administered in English, and without translation or interpreter services.

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Miami Beach launches new spring break campaign, eases some restrictions

Miami Beach is rolling out a new advertising campaign ahead of spring break, signaling a shift in tone two years after the city went viral for publicly “breaking up” with rowdy spring breakers.

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Suspect arrested after being caught on camera using hammer to break into slot machines

Authorities have arrested a man who was wanted to breaking into a slot machine.

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Miami Gardens woman accused of damaging Taco Bell drive-thru monitor during robbery attempt

A drive-thru at a Miami Gardens Taco Bell erupted into chaos Tuesday afternoon when police said a customer grabbed a computer monitor and damaged a card reader before fleeing.

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Join Local 10’s Jenise Fernandez for ‘Heart of South Florida’, make an impact for heart health

WPLG’s own Jenise Fernandez is on a quest to save lives. Go Red for Women, supporting the American Heart Association, has nominated Fernandez as a Woman of Impact.

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Woman testifies in her own defense in Miami-Dade after 10-year-old brain bleed survivor testifies about abuse

A 7-year-old girl had a buildup of blood on the surface of the brain, a black eye, a bruised shoulder, and swelling on the right side of her face, according to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies.

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Immigration concerns prompt travel alert ahead of World Cup matches in Miami Gardens

A broad coalition of civil rights and immigrant advocacy groups has issued a travel alert warning international visitors ahead of upcoming World Cup matches in South Florida, citing concerns about immigration enforcement and civil liberties.

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Critic of Miami Beach mayor speaks at commission meeting after police visit over Facebook comment

A Miami Beach Commission meeting took a tense turn during the public comment period on Thursday.

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Holy Smokes! Teen faces multiple felony charges after allegedly robbing Miami Springs smoke shop

An Opa-locka teenager is facing charges after police said surveillance video captured him robbing a smoke shop.

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Teen suspect arrested after armed carjacking of Corvette in Miami

An investigation is underway following an armed carjacking of a Corvette that occurred in Miami.

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‘English only’ policy sets new limits on Florida driver’s license testing

Starting Friday, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will have the driver’s license exams only in English. Translators won’t be allowed.

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Miami man used hostages as ‘meat shield’ during armed robbery involving drugs, cops say

A Miami man was arrested after a violent incident early Monday that involved gunfire, an armed robbery, and the use of hostages as a “meat shield,” police said.

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Man faces murder charge after Miami detectives accuse him of beating woman to death

Detectives reported video from a surveillance camera in Miami’s Little River neighborhood captured Natasha Brittaney Lampley’s last seven cries for “Help!”

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MDSO: 2 men facing felony charge for battery on Miami-Dade Code Enforcement officer

Two South Florida men are facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting a Miami-Dade County code enforcement officer.

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USPS worker accused of stealing, cashing rent money orders from South Miami apartment tenants

A United States Postal Service employee working out of the South Miami area has been arrested for allegedly stealing and cashing multiple rent money orders from apartment dropboxes, South Miami police confirmed in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday.

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Gastrointestinal outbreak reported on Regent Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship out of Miami

A gastrointestinal outbreak affected passengers and crew aboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner during its voyage from Miami to Honolulu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Wednesday.

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Cold front brings scattered storms and overnight chill to South Florida

A cold front moving through South Florida on Thursday is expected to bring scattered storms, increasing winds and a sharp drop in temperatures by nightfall, followed by a Cold Weather Advisory early Friday.

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Jury convicts former Li’l Abner mobile home resident after rough arrest in Sweetwater

A 62-year-old woman couldn’t convince a group of jurors in Miami-Dade County that she was the true victim.

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Loved ones remember Surfside victims as permanent memorial nears

A rabbi gave a personal prayer on Wednesday in front of rubble that was salvaged from the 2021 Surfside building collapse as families and leaders continue working toward a permanent memorial.

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Girl testifies against woman whose alleged abuse sent her to Miami-Dade emergency room

A Spanish-to-English translator helped a girl in a Miami-Dade County courtroom to testify against her alleged abuser on Wednesday.

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Man faces 18 Miami-Dade charges over domestic violence, child sex abuse images, records show

A man alleging to be a domestic violence victim arrived at the Miami Police Department’s headquarters on Tuesday with hundreds of images of child sex abuse -- some involving babies and toddlers, records show.

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Questions remain as officials drop charges against brother of man killed in Aventura police shooting

It’s has been more than six months since a deadly shooting outside an Aventura nail salon.

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Dolphins introduce 3 new coordinators hoping to revitalize franchise

The Miami Dolphins introduced three new coordinators on Wednesday as part of head coach Jeff Hafley’s efforts to help a franchise that finished 7-9 last season and fired previous head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier.

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Deadline nears as Florida shifts driver’s license tests to English only

Thursday is the final day people from Florida can take a driver’s license test in a different language that isn’t English.

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Miami Beach prepares for next waves of tourists on spring break, boat show

Miami Beach residents know that the “I live where you vacation” flex takes a whole different meaning every year during spring break. It’s what gave birth to the city’s “quality of life” committee.

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Police: Man’s Washington Avenue encounter with ‘Delilah’ ends with 2 injured, 2 arrested

When a 21-year-old Texan woman walking along Washington Avenue in South Beach flirted with a man and offered to go to his apartment, the man said he thought he had gotten lucky, according to police.

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FHP: Dump truck tire ruptures on Dolphin Expressway, killing driver

A dump truck driver was killed Wednesday morning when a tire on the truck ruptured on the Dolphin Expressway in Miami-Dade County, authorities confirmed.

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MDSO releases body cam video of fatal deputy shooting tied to child sex case

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday released body camera video showing a deputy-involved shooting that they said left a 21-year-old man dead during a SWAT raid tied to a child sexual exploitation investigation.

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MDSO: All clear given after hoax call of armed suspect prompts lockdown at 2 Miami-Dade schools

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies have given the all-clear at Christopher Columbus High School and nearby St. Brendan Elementary School after responding Wednesday morning to a report of a potential armed suspect.

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Miami mother facing felony charge after child arrived for therapy session with black eye

A Miami mother is facing a felony charge of child neglect after her daughter made some disturbing allegations to police.

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Bahama Breeze to close all locations this spring

Bahama Breeze is closing its doors after 30 years in business.

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Legendary Miami Heat music mixer DJ Irie joins 2006 NBA Championship celebrations

The Miami Heat are celebrating their first NBA Championship this week.

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Video shows driver backing Camaro into G-Wagon before running away

Deputies in Miami-Dade County are seeking the public’s help in locating the driver responsible for a hit-and-run crash.

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Haitians in fear of losing Temporary Protected Status meet with supporters at North Miami City Hall

Farrah Larrieux, who was born in Haiti, has been living in the U.S. for two decades with Temporary Protected Status that remained in limbo even after a federal judge sided with about 350,000 others like her.

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Cold temperatures may be helping get rid of invasive iguanas, but only temporarily

When the temperatures dropped in South Florida, so did the iguanas.

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Marlins announce fan giveaways and theme nights for upcoming 2026 season

The Miami Marlins are kicking off the 2026 season at loanDepot park with a lineup of fan giveaways and themed game nights designed to enhance the in-stadium experience.

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South Florida leaders applaud judge’s ruling to pause attempted removal of Haitian TPS

Local advocates for Haitians receiving TPS are calling Monday’s ruling a victory for humanity while warning that the fight is not over.

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February 2026 Community Events Calendar

Our Local 10 Community Calendar is your one-stop shop for information about free or low-cost events happening in your community.

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Video shows arrest of delivery driver accused of stealing while on the job in Doral

Video obtained by Local 10 News shows Doral police arresting a man authorities say stole packages while working as a delivery driver in Miami-Dade County.

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Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick pleads not guilty in $5M FEMA funds case

Nearly three months after U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted on charges that she stole $5 million in FEMA funds, a new attorney entered a plea of not guilty on her behalf Friday in a Miami federal courtroom.

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Man accused of Uber attack, causing crash remains behind bars in Miami-Dade

A 26-year-old man accused of sexually battering an Uber driver and causing her to crash remained behind bars on Tuesday afternoon in Miami-Dade County.

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MDSO: Man, 3 teens arrested in connnection with shooting in Miami-Dade’s Gladeview area

A man and three teenagers were arrested Monday following a shooting that left a person wounded in the county’s Gladeview area, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

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Miami-Dade man arrested in sexual assault, human trafficking investigations, deputies say

A southwest Miami-Dade man has been arrested in connection with multiple sexual assault cases and a human trafficking investigation involving separate victims, authorities confirmed Tuesday.

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MDSO: Man steals up to $2.5 million worth of memory cards; sells them to pay for TikTok livestreams

A 33-year-old man was arrested Monday on accusations that he stole up to $2.5 million worth of memory cards from a business he worked at and then sold the memory cards to pay for TikTok livestreams, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said.

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Man accused of pulling gun during dispute at FIU Biscayne Bay campus

A Hollywood man is accused of pulling out a gun and making threats during a heated argument this past weekend at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay campus, the school’s police department confirmed in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.

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‘I’m overfilled with joy:’ South Florida Haitians grateful as federal judge blocks TPS expiration date

The protests have been loud and emotional in recent weeks, and now, a federal judge has stepped in, ordering that roughly 350,000 Haitians can stay in the U.S. legally, at least for now.

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Opa-locka police release video showing arrest of FMU sexual battery suspect

Newly released video shows the moments a sexual battery suspect was taken into custody.

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Miami family displaced after garage, carport scorched in fire

A Miami family of five has been displaced following a house fire early Tuesday morning.

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Cold weather advisory still in effect, but temps to warm up this afternoon

Tuesday morning marked another chilly start to the day, but temperatures will be rising in the afternoon.

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Jackson brothers perform at Miami Heat gala

The annual Miami Heat Gala not only brings out Miami’s basketball elite, but the event also brings out legends every year to light up the stage.

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Miami-Dade man in ‘horrific’ video, outraging animal advocates, defends himself

Carlos Casas said he was getting threats over a video showing him shouting and kicking his five dogs during fireworks on New Year’s Eve in Miami-Dade County.

Visitors expecting fun in the sun instead bundle up during South Florida chill

Many visitors expecting to get South Florida’s warm sunshine instead had to don heavy jackets as the area experienced a cold snap.

South Florida advocates, healthcare sector brace for impending Haitian TPS revocation

Tens of thousands of South Floridians from Haiti with Temporary Protected Status are on the cusp of losing their deportation protections and work permits. Many of these individuals are employed in Miami-Dade’s healthcare sector, including local nursing homes.

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‘I panicked’: Uber driver describes being groped by passenger, causing Little Havana crash

Severe damage was left behind on two vehicles in Little Havana after a serious crash involving an Uber driver and another vehicle.

Homestead farmer reports ‘tiresome’ and ‘stressful’ Florida freeze

Farmers in southern Miami-Dade County’s Homestead area reported on Monday that the Florida freeze had damaged some crops.

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Several tourists arrested at PortMiami before ‘world’s biggest gay festival at sea’

Instead of having fun during the parties that Atlantis Events marketed as the sold-out “world’s biggest gay festival at sea,” several tourists faced charges on Monday afternoon in Miami-Dade County.

WATCH: White Hot Night with the Heat

The “White Hot” carpet was rolled out at the Kaseya Center Monday night as the Miami Heat hosted its annual gala -- all for charity.

Punxsutawney Phil’s track record — and the coldest Groundhog’s Day ever recorded for parts of South Florida

Every Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil emerges to predict whether winter will stick around or spring will arrive early.

Miami-Dade deputy released from rehab more than a month after Turnpike crash

Monday marked a major milestone for Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Deputy Leonard Cantave.

Man arrested at MIA; accused of having more than 81 pounds of drugs in luggage

A 28-year-old man was arrested over the weekend at Miami International Airport after he tried to board a flight to Brazil with more than 81 pounds of drugs in his luggage, authorities said.

Miami man held without bond after roadside attack on woman, authorities say

A judge ordered a Miami man held without bond on Monday, one day after his arrest on allegations that he punched and kicked a woman seated in her car.

Man accused of stabbing outside Overtown church 5 days after leaving prison

Records show Stephen Ennis left state prison on Sept. 2 after serving time on a grand theft auto conviction out of the Jacksonville area. Five days later, police say he was in Miami and stabbed another man multiple times outside a church in the city’s Overtown neighborhood.

Woman pronounced dead after being pulled from pool outside Miami Shores home

A death investigation is underway after a woman was pulled from a pool Monday morning outside a home in Miami Shores, authorities confirmed.

Russian man faces felony charge over alleged anti-semitic road rage incident in Miami-Dade

A 71-year-old man faced a felony charge on Monday over an alleged anti-semitic road rage incident outside of a Slavic foods market in Miami-Dade County.

Driver dies, 2 passengers critically injured after car crashes into canal in southwest Miami-Dade

A driver died and his two passengers were hospitalized Sunday night after he crashed his vehicle into a canal in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said.

Anthony’s Coal Fired lined with repeat violations and insects

FLORIDA FREEZE: Coldest weather in years brings mid-30s temps, mid-20s wind chills

South Florida was in the midst of its deepest cold snap in more than a decade on Sunday morning, with temperatures in the mid-30s and wind chills in the mid-20s.

Nursery owner works to save tropical plants as temperatures drop

With a cold snap hitting South Florida, this plant nursery owner is doing everything he can to protect his tropical plants.

Noem makes stop in South Florida as judge allows immigration agents to continue Minnesota operation

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made a stop in South Florida on Saturday as a federal judge in Minnesota refused to block an expansive immigration enforcement operation, allowing federal agents to continue their work in the state.

Cold snap sends local farmers scrambling to protect plants

South Florida nurseries are rushing to protect their plants as a rare cold snap threatens temperatures not seen since 2010, when significant cold damage devastated inventory across the region.

South Florida airports see hundreds of delays, dozens of cancellation as Winter Storm Gianna hits

Winter Storm Gianna caused widespread flight disruptions at South Florida airports Friday, prompting a weather advisory from Miami International Airport as delays and cancellations mounted.

How FPL is preparing for cold snap across South Florida

Florida Power & Light says it is closely monitoring the unusually cold weather sweeping across the state and is taking steps to ensure electricity stays on for customers.

Off-duty corrections officer involved in shooting in southwest Miami-Dade

A shooting investigation is underway after gunfire erupted during a confrontation early Saturday morning in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said.

Miami Gardens marks Trayvon Martin’s legacy with annual peace walk and talk

Dozens of people gathered Saturday morning in Miami Gardens to honor the life of Trayvon Martin, coming together for the city’s annual peace walk held in his memory and calling for unity, justice and an end to gun violence.

Rare arctic cold front brings rain, cold weather advisory to South Florida

An arctic cold front is crossing South Florida on Saturday, bringing rain, gusty winds and a sharp drop in temperatures, with a cold weather advisory in effect for much of the region and freeze warnings posted for inland areas.

Alleged unlicensed contractor arrested after El Portal scam probe

An alleged contractor accused of scamming homeowners is off the streets following an arrest tied to a months-long investigation in El Portal.

South Florida farmers get one last chance to protect crops from impending cold snap

Friday was the last opportunity for South Florida farmers to protect their crops ahead of an impending cold front.

Zoo Miami closes after ‘unforeseen water main break’

Zoo Miami was closed Friday due to an “unforeseen water main break,” the organization wrote in a post on X.

Men arrested in connection with murder of woman walking out of Little Havana food store

Miami police say a woman walking out of a food store got caught in a hail of gunfire during a violent dispute between two groups, who all left her dying on the sidewalk after she took a bullet to the neck. Now, four men are facing charges in connection with the late-December killing.

Family of doctor found dead in Miami Dollar Tree freezer sues business for $50 million+

The family of a 32-year-old doctor who was found dead last year inside the freezer of a Dollar Tree in Miami is now suing the business and a store manager for damages in excess of $50 million, Local 10 learned Friday.

Felon faces charges for allegedly shooting at 3 in car in Opa-locka

Detectives saw evidence that someone shot at a 35-year-old Opa-locka resident’s home. There was a bullet hole in a door and damage on the walls.

‘You took everything from me’: Hialeah man accused of beating ex-girlfriend with bat

Police say a Hialeah man ambushed his ex-girlfriend with a bat Thursday afternoon, striking her multiple times and taking her phone and purse, just days after their relationship ended.

Man’s winks expose Hialeah woman’s plot to pay him $4,000 to take fall for boyfriend’s robbery: Cops

Authorities say a little more than a month after her boyfriend’s arrest for robbing a food store with a sledgehammer, a Hialeah woman walked into a police station with another man to announce she found the guy who actually did it. But they say she paid the man she brought with her to get him to take the fall.