Miami-Dade County

7 hours ago

Body camera footage from arrest of NFL star James Pierce Jr. released

The Doral Police Department has released body camera video from the February arrest of Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce junior.

7 hours ago

Helping Venezuela: Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission runs distribution center in Valencia

After they stopped accepting donations on Monday afternoon in Doral, dozens of Global Empowerment Mission volunteers clapped because more help was on the way to the devastated coastal towns of Venezuela.

10 hours ago

Former Surfside commission candidate wants murder charge dropped

A former South Florida political candidate appeared in front of a judge on Monday.

11 hours ago

World Cup fans enjoy festive watch party during match between Brazil, Japan

Futbol fans flocked to Downtown Miami on Monday for what turned out to be an epic World Cup watch party.

11 hours ago

Helping Venezuela: Food for the Poor welcomes investments in reconstruction

13 hours ago

2 injured during apartment building fire in North Miami Beach

Two people were injured during a fire on Monday at an apartment building in North Miami Beach.

14 hours ago

Doral police accuse second Russian national of stealing high-value parcels for fraud group

A woman is facing a dozen felony charges after Doral police accused her of intercepting high-value FedEx and UPS packages on behalf of an online fraud group.

7 hours ago

Helping Venezuela: NFL star joins Global Empowerment Mission’s team; his message to South Floridians, ‘Do what you can’

14 hours ago

West Miami man commits gunpoint assault on sex partner angered by ‘fecal matter’ act in bed: Cops

A West Miami man is facing three felony charges after he pulled a gun on, beat and choked another man who was upset at him over a revolting act during a sexual encounter, according to police.

15 hours ago

Report: Heat forward Andrew Wiggins to sign 3-year contract to stay with Miami

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins will sign a three-year contract to stay in the Magic City in a whopping $64 million deal, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday.

15 hours ago

Deputies identify teen who drowned in Florida City lake

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office on Monday identified a 14-year-old boy who drowned over the weekend in a Florida City lake as Marcus L. Sanders.

15 hours ago

Fundraisers aim to help grieving parents of 5-year-old boy who died at park in Miami-Dade

Two fundraisers were ongoing on Monday to help support the grieving parents of a boy who died on Friday at the Krome Motocross Park in Miami-Dade County.

17 hours ago

Duo accused of pushing, ramming teen during Tesla Supercharger spat in Aventura

Two men attacked a teenager during a parking dispute at a Tesla Supercharger station in Aventura over the weekend, authorities said. One of the men is accused of pushing the 17-year-old boy while the other is accused of purposely backing into him.

21 hours ago

Award-winning Miami chef expands culinary vision with gourmet baguette delivery service

Chef Olivia Ostrow has already earned a reputation for elevating kosher fine dining in South Florida. Now, the award-winning restaurateur is taking her signature flavors beyond the dining room and directly to customers’ doors.

20 hours ago

‘The best news’: South Florida woman’s mother rescued from rubble after Venezuela earthquakes

A South Florida woman’s mother survived the Venezuela earthquakes after being pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building.

1 day ago

Miami-Dade deputies arrest Argentinian YouTubers at World Cup match

Argentinian YouTubers Beni Marmol and Pato Perrotta are facing felony charges in South Florida after deputies said they arrested them at the Colombia vs. Portugal World Cup match.

1 day ago

Silver Alert issued for 87-year-old missing from Kendale Lakes

Authorities issued a Silver Alert on Sunday for a senior missing from southwest Miami-Dade.

1 day ago

American Airlines flight aborts takeoff at MIA after business jet enters runway

An American Airlines flight to Bermuda aborted its takeoff after a business jet entered the same runway at Miami International Airport.

1 day ago

Fans line up to catch glimpse of World Cup trophy at Freedom Tower

A downtown Miami landmark played host to the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday morning.

1 day ago

Helping Venezuela: Donations continue to flow in Doral

South Floridians both within and outside the Venezuelan American community are stepping up to support relief efforts after devastating back-to-back earthquakes rocked the South American country.

15 hours ago

Teen dead, another critical after two separate lake incidents in Florida City

A teenager is dead and another is in critical condition after two separate water-related incidents in Florida City Saturday night, officials said.

2 days ago

Helping Venezuela: Physicians in Miami-Dade collect donations of medical supplies near Doral

Physicians with the Venezuelan American Medical Association asked the public on Saturday to drop off donations of medical supplies at a warehouse in northwestern Miami-Dade County.

2 days ago

Helping Venezuela: Meet Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Capt. German Leal

German Leal, a 46-year-old father of three who enjoys fishing and golfing in South Florida, returned to his native Venezuela on Saturday. He had not visited in about 15 years.

2 days ago

Rescue Ride Out aims to help Miami-Dade shelter dogs find homes

Miami-Dade Animal Services is hitting the road Saturday in an effort to help more shelter dogs find permanent homes.

2 days ago

New area of development possible off Southeast coast next week

A possible area of development is being monitored off the southeastern coast for next week.

2 days ago

1 detained after woman shot in northwest Miami-Dade, deputies say

A woman was rushed to the hospital after deputies said she was shot Friday night in northwest Miami-Dade.

2 days ago

MDSO: Boy, 5, killed after being struck by pickup truck at Krome Motorcross Park

A 5-year-old boy was killed Friday night after he was struck by a driver in a pickup truck while riding a motorbike in northwest Miami-Dade, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

3 days ago

Helping Venezuela: Miami search-and-rescue team prepares to deploy

Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins announced on Friday that the city’s fire rescue personnel were preparing to deploy to Venezuela’s disaster zone.

2 days ago

Helping Venezuela: Centro Comunitario AFE hosts collection drive in Miami-Dade

The Centro Comunitario Amor, Fe y Esperanza plans to host a collection drive on Saturday in northwestern Miami-Dade County to benefit the victims of the two earthquakes in Venezuela.

3 days ago

Helping Venezuela: Miramar to keep 6 aid drop-off locations open 24/7

To help the earthquake victims in Venezuela, Miramar officials announced on Friday that they will be accepting disaster relief donations from the public at six drop-off locations “24/7″ through July 31.

3 days ago

Helping Venezuela: Weston-based charity partners with local pharmacy

Programa de Ayuda Humanitaria Para Venezuela, a nonprofit organization based in Weston, announced on Friday that an existing effort to help first responders in Venezuela was intensifying.

2 days ago

Helping Venezuela: Altruism at El Arepazo feeds Global Empowerment Mission’s team effort

Andrea Brito was among the donors and volunteers who worked hard on Friday despite their pain after the devastating 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela.

2 days ago

‘Trust me, you’re gonna feel it’: Ending TPS for Haitians will have workforce fallout, leaders fear

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling clearing the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for more than 250,000 Haitians in the country is not only sparking outcry about the human impact, but the potential impact on the South Florida workforce.

3 days ago

Helping Venezuela: Miami Beach opens 4 new aid drop-off locations

Miami Beach announced on Friday that starting on Monday morning, four fire stations will accept donations for the disaster zone in northern Venezuela.

2 days ago

Helping Venezuela: Starlink offers free service through July 25, but a kit is $470

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue announced on Friday that the U.S. State Department “activated” the department’s search-and-rescue team to work in Venezuela after the two earthquakes.

3 days ago

Helping Venezuela: State Department deploys Miami-Dade search-and-rescue team

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue announced on Friday that the U.S. State Department “activated” the department’s search-and-rescue team to work in Venezuela after the two earthquakes.

2 days ago

Trio arrested in connection with multiple smash-and-grab vehicle burglaries in Pinecrest

Three men were arrested after Pinecrest police said they were scouting the town for smash-and-grab vehicle burglaries.

3 days ago

UPS driver accused of stealing $55K Rolex, opening packages during delivery route in Miami-Dade

A UPS driver is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he stole a luxury Rolex watch from a package and was later caught opening a bait package containing Samsung cellphones during a law enforcement sting in Miami-Dade County.

3 days ago

Alleged burglar found with BB gun inside North Miami Beach apartment mailroom, cops say

North Miami Beach police arrested an Opa-locka man early Thursday morning after they say they found him hiding inside an apartment complex mailroom with stolen packages, burglary tools and forged documents.

3 days ago

66 people become US citizens at Miami’s Freedom Tower during America’s 250th anniversary

Sixty-six people from 29 countries became United States citizens Friday during a naturalization ceremony at Miami’s Freedom Tower, a historic landmark that once welcomed Cuban refugees, as the nation celebrates America’s 250th anniversary.

3 days ago

Miami man accused of stabbing girlfriend 34 times over breakup

A Miami man stabbed his girlfriend 34 times not long after she told him she wanted to break up with him, according to police, leading to his arrest on an attempted murder charge.

3 days ago

Doral mother accused of child, animal neglect; cops say son ‘shares his food with the family dog’

A Doral woman is facing charges after authorities say her hungry 11-year-old son was found wandering the parking garage of their apartment building early Thursday morning trying to find her so he could eat.

3 days ago

Helping Venezuela: United Way Miami launches ‘Operation Helping Hands’

Dariel Fernandez was at the Global Empowerment Mission’s warehouse on Friday morning in Doral determined to help Venezuelans.

3 days ago

Helping Venezuela: Miami-Dade’s tax collector opens 11 drop-off locations

Dariel Fernandez was at the Global Empowerment Mission’s warehouse on Friday morning in Doral determined to help Venezuelans.

2 days ago

HOW TO HELP: South Florida donation drop-off locations to help Venezuelans after earthquakes

Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 920 people and left thousands injured.

3 days ago

Florida executes oldest death row inmate in state history as church leaders renew calls to end capital punishment

Florida executed its oldest death row inmate Thursday, carrying out the state’s ninth execution of 2026 as religious leaders continued urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to halt the use of the death penalty.

3 days ago

Miami Children’s Museum opens Planet Soccer during World Cup

As World Cup excitement continues to build across South Florida, the Miami Children’s Museum is giving children a chance to get in the game with its newest interactive exhibit.

3 days ago

Man killed in Miami-Dade crash on West Flagler Street, deputies say

A man has died after being struck by a car Thursday night in Miami-Dade County, authorities said.

3 days ago

South Florida TPS holders react to Supreme Court ruling, face legal uncertainty

A recent Supreme Court ruling is already being felt in South Florida, leaving thousands of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders in legal limbo.

Earthquakes in Venezuela: Site aims to help with painful search after loved ones vanish

Families in anguish hoped for reunions, as search-and-rescue operations continued on Thursday night in Venezuela. Some shared their “missing persons” posts online on new sites.

3 days ago

Helping Venezuela: Aid for earthquake victims starts to flow into El Arepazo in Doral

After the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck on Wednesday in Venezuela, Ana Alcantara said she felt overwhelming anguish — then she took action.

3 days ago

‘Doesn’t stop the pain’: Woman found not guilty by insanity in daughter’s drowning case speaks out

Precious Bland is a free woman, despite being accused of drowning her 1-year-old daughter.

Video shows felon pepper-spraying loss prevention worker during Aventura robbery, authorities say

Newly-released video shows a convicted felon pepper-spraying a loss prevention worker as she tried to steal from a Nordstrom Rack store in Aventura, authorities say.

3 days ago

Police: Man injured during Miami Gardens shootout after he attacked ex-girlfriend

A man was shot after he attacked his ex-girlfriend and fired at two men who defended her on Thursday in Miami Gardens, according to police.

Fake contractor scams Miami-Dade homeowner out of $9,200, deputies say

A man is facing theft and unlicensed contracting charges after deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office say he accepted thousands of dollars to install impact windows and doors but never began the work.

Personal watercraft crash off Virginia Key sends 2 to trauma center

Medics took two victims to the hospital after they crashed their personal watercraft into one another in Biscayne Bay Thursday afternoon, fire rescue officials said.

3 days ago

Helping Venezuela: Aid drop-off location opens in Homestead

An aid drop-off location opened on Thursday in Homestead after 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes hit northern Venezuela on Wednesday.

Police: Man drove from Broward to Miami-Dade — and he ran and swam, but he couldn’t get away

Jayden Aransevia was speeding in a stolen car before he ran and swam while trying to get away from law enforcement in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, according to a police officer’s arrest report.

Hundreds committed $6.5B in healthcare fraud, including Broward Ferrari fraud suspect: Feds

A man already accused by the Broward Sheriff’s Office of a $500,000 Ferrari fraud scheme is among 455 people accused by the federal government of committing a total of more than $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud, prosecutors announced on Thursday.

Miami immigration advocates urge city to end ICE partnership

Dozens of advocates, students and community members urged Miami commissioners Thursday to terminate the city’s agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying the partnership has created fear among immigrant residents.

Supreme Court ruling on Haitian TPS sparks outcry at Miami protest

Members of South Florida’s Haitian community reacted with grief and defiance after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 250,000 Haitians.

Mango Festival brings peak season celebration to Coral Gables

It’s peak mango season in South Florida, and whether you have the privilege of having your own mango tree or a connection to source your own fruit, Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden is the place to be to celebrate the tropical staple.

Duo uses fake credentials to charge for Miami Stadium access during FIFA World Cup match, deputies report

Despite the layers of security at the Miami Stadium during the FIFA World Cup, deputies reported finding two fraudsters who managed to run a scam during the match between Brazil and Scotland, records show.

Here are 4 drop-off Doral locations for donations to help Venezuelans after earthquakes

Four drop-off locations in Doral were receiving donations on Thursday after 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes hit northern Venezuela on Wednesday.

Former FedEx Freight employees accused of stealing scores of Apple products, Medley police say

Two former FedEx Freight employees are facing charges after being accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of Apple products in Miami-Dade County, authorities confirmed.

FHP: 2 women dead after driver crashes Tesla into flatbed truck in southwest Miami-Dade

Two women have died following a crash Thursday morning in southwest Miami-Dade that involved a Tesla sedan and a flatbed commercial truck, authorities confirmed.

Officials search for solutions to ongoing problem of sargassum

It’s being called the summer of sargassum.

Thousands of fans enjoy World Cup festival at Bayfront Park

Fans were out in large numbers at the FIFA World Cup watch party in Bayfront Park on Wednesday.

Sedano’s hosting soccer celebration, giving away pair of World Cup tickets

Soccer fans in South Florida have a chance to win tickets to a World Cup match.

About 30,000 FIFA World Cup fans join big Miami Bayfront Park watch party

After an odyssey from the United Kingdom and Boston to South Florida, hopeful Scottish fans were at the Miami Stadium on Wednesday morning, more than seven hours before the match against Brazil.

Feds give exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Miami Stadium security during FIFA World Cup

While FIFA World Cup fans were having fun, U.S. Customs and Border Protection used technology to protect the country’s border at the stadium.

3 days ago

Legal issues mounting against North Miami Beach’s new city manager

The city manager of North Miami Beach is facing mounting legal challenges just a few months into his role.

Over 65,000 FIFA World Cup fans celebrate love of soccer at Miami Stadium

Brazilian and Scottish fans celebrated their love of soccer on Wednesday at the Miami Stadium, even though only Brazil advanced to the FIFA World Cup’s Round of 32.

California man claimed to be FBI agent while causing disturbance at Miami Beach nightclub, cops say

A California man was arrested at a Miami Beach nightclub early Wednesday morning after police said he claimed to be an FBI agent during a disturbance that he allegedly caused.

Viral video: Marlins search for ‘very good boy’ who watched dog score hot dog at loanDepot Park

Miami Marlins posted a “wanted” poster searching for what they’re calling a “very good boy” — the dog who watched another pup score a hot dog in the stands during Tuesday’s game at loanDepot Park.

Investigation underway after man found dead inside SUV in Miami Gardens

Miami Gardens police are investigating after what appeared to be a body was found inside a vehicle Wednesday morning.

FIFA World Cup fans from Brazil and Scotland start to arrive at Miami Stadium ahead of Group C match

After an odyssey from the United Kingdom and Boston to South Florida, hopeful Scottish fans were at the Miami Stadium on Wednesday morning, more than seven hours before the match against Brazil.

Ex-Canes Rashaun Jones faces new case over K2 papers in Miami-Dade jail

Rashaun Jones, a former University of Miami Hurricanes player waiting for a retrial in the 2006 murder of UM Canes player Bryan Pata, appeared in Miami-Dade County court on Wednesday morning.

Hard Rock Cafe ending Bayside Marketplace run after more than 3 decades

A longtime Miami restaurant is preparing to close its doors.

What Heat and Bucks fans are saying about the Giannis blockbuster trade

Miami Heat fans across South Florida are celebrating after the team landed Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster trade, bringing one of the NBA’s biggest stars to South Florida.

Miami man accused of stabbing victim with steak knife, injuring woman at his home

A 27-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after Miami police said he allegedly stabbed a 21-year-old man and injuring a woman during an altercation at his home early Tuesday morning.

Boy on scooter collides with school bus in northwest Miami-Dade, deputies say

A boy who was riding a scooter collided with a school bus Wednesday morning in northwest Miami-Dade, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News.

Surfside marks five years since Champlain Towers South collapse

One by one, 98 names were read aloud early Wednesday morning as families, survivors, first responders and community members gathered in Surfside to honor the victims of the Champlain Towers South collapse, one of the deadliest building failures in U.S. history.