Miami-Dade County

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Man injured while trying to protect small dog from larger dog in Hialeah, police say

Miami-Dade Animal Services has opened an investigation into a dog attack that occurred on the Fourth of July, Hialeah police confirmed Monday.

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Police: Pantless man breaks into 2 Coral Gables apartments

A pantless man illegally entered two Coral Gables apartments that had been left unlocked early Sunday, apparently after a night of drinking on the Fourth of July, authorities said.

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Miami-Dade man claims ‘we were just kissing’ after stabbing other man over money, deputies say

A 49-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after stabbing another man who wouldn’t give him money, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

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Allapattah man faces charges over armed robbery after crash in Miami’s Liberty City

Christian Martinez was at the Metrowest Detention Center on Monday, facing charges for stealing three gold bracelets, a gold chain, a pair of shoes, and $100 at gunpoint after a crash in Miami, records show.

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Expired tofu and roaches on the menu - ordered shut!

Mr. Lee’s Chinese Restaurant, in the Country Club of Miami area, was ordered closed following a complaint-based inspection after state inspectors documented live roaches crawling in the kitchen, dead roaches, roach droppings, expired tofu, temperature-abused food and a series of sanitation violations.

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Deputy hurt after suspect launches ‘live firework’ at him during street takeover near Miami Lakes

A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy was hurt after someone launched a “live firework” at him following a street takeover near Miami Lakes overnight Sunday, an agency spokesperson said.

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Deputies seek suspect after overnight street takeover near Doral leaves 3 hurt

A “street takeover” in an industrial area east of Doral left three people hurt overnight Sunday, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

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Miami Beach studio turns yoga session into relief effort for Venezuela

A local yoga studio is turning movement into meaningful support for Venezuela with a donation-based class aimed at helping families in need.

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MDSO: Man killed in hit-and-run in northwest Miami-Dade; driver sought

A man was killed Friday night in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Miami-Dade, and detectives are searching for the driver responsible.

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South Florida under July 4 Heat Advisory as storms loom

South Florida residents and visitors celebrating the Fourth of July should prepare for dangerous heat and afternoon thunderstorms before conditions improve in time for evening fireworks.

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Answers sought as family gathers for candlelight vigil honoring woman found dead off Virginia Key

A candlelight vigil honoring the life of Keisha Jones is set to start at 6:30 p.m. in Dania Beach on Friday.

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Heat add ex-Hurricanes standout Tre Donaldson on 2-way contract

The Miami Heat on Friday signed former Miami Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson to a two-way contract, the team confirmed.

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Man hurt after lightning strikes tree, falls on moving Range Rover in North Miami

Medics rushed a man to a local trauma center after a tree fell on a Range Rover “due to severe weather” in North Miami on Friday morning, first responders said.

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Fitness influencer acquitted of most serious charges in cop hit-and-run case

A Miami-Dade jury acquitted a South Beach fitness influencer who faced multiple felony charges after being accused of running over a Miami Beach police officer and fleeing.

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Miami-Dade sheriff urges residents to celebrate Fourth of July safely

As South Florida prepares for a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents and visitors to celebrate responsibly.

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Miami-Dade woman accused of leaving dog in hot SUV in Key Largo

A 20-year-old Miami-Dade County woman was arrested Thursday after authorities said she left a dog inside a hot SUV without food or water in Key Largo.

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Taste the Gables returns with prix-fixe menus at more than 75 Coral Gables restaurants

If you’ve been looking for a reason to try some of Coral Gables’ most popular restaurants, July may be the perfect time.

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Man critically injured in Miami shooting

A man was critically injured in a shooting Thursday night in Miami.

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‘Deeply concerning’: Colleagues react after House Ethics Committee finds evidence of contempt of Congress by North Miami Beach mayor

North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph was not at City Hall on Thursday after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be held in contempt of Congress.

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House committee investigates South Florida company accused of promoting ‘birth tourism’

A South Florida company that markets services to foreign women seeking to give birth in the United States is under investigation by the House Oversight Committee, according to a letter sent to the company’s founder.

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Fitness influencer pleads guilty in Miami-Dade gym beating

Social media fitness influencer Wes Watson pleaded guilty Thursday to aggravated battery in connection with a violent confrontation at a Miami-Dade County gym last December.

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USMNT fans erupt at Bayfront Park as team defeats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in gritty battle

Thousands of fans packed Bayfront Park on Wednesday night, turning downtown Miami into a sea of red, white and blue as the U.S. men’s national team defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to the World Cup round of 16.

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Miami-Dade Animal Services highlights Tina, shares July 4 pet safety tips

Miami-Dade Animal Services is featuring Tina, a young mixed-breed dog, as she waits for adoption while also reminding pet owners to take precautions ahead of the July 4 holiday and fireworks.

Helping Venezuela: Flight to Caracas packed with 3 tons of supplies ― and even more hope

At Miami International Airport, one American Airlines flight carried more than people. The heaviest thing on board was hope.

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Investigation clears man seen with ‘long gun’ in Miami Shores neighborhood, cops say

Miami Shores police asked for the public’s help Thursday in identifying a man who they say was seen on home surveillance video carrying what appeared to be a long-barrel rifle or shotgun and approaching a home on Wednesday night.

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MDSO: Argument over ‘being too loud’ preceded IHOP shooting that left 2 wounded, 2 arrested

A Cutler Bay man and woman were arrested Wednesday in connection with a shooting outside of an IHOP that deputies say left two men wounded more than two months ago.

Man accused of grabbing teen, hitting her buttocks as she walked to Miami school

A 22-year-old man was arrested Wednesday, two days after he allegedly grabbed a 16-year-old girl and hit her buttocks as she was walking to school in Miami, authorities said.

Where to watch fireworks across South Florida this Fourth of July

Looking for the perfect place to celebrate Independence Day? From dazzling waterfront displays in Miami and Fort Lauderdale to family-friendly celebrations in Broward and the Keys, South Florida is lighting up the sky this Fourth of July.

Fans pack Bayfront Park for U.S.-Bosnia World Cup watch party

Despite the muggy weather, the FIFA Fan Fest was well underway, with fans gathering to watch Wednesday’s World Cup games.

Helping Venezuela: A week after quakes, reports of hurdles abound

A week after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes in Venezuela, the Global Empowerment Mission had dispatched more than $1 million in aid, according to the Doral-based nonprofit’s representatives.

Cops accuse 6 in South Florida child prostitution sting

The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, as well as state officials, have said since last month that they would be cracking down on human trafficking during the FIFA World Cup festivities and according to the reports that the arrests made in Miami on Tuesday night were examples of that.

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House Ethics Committee finds evidence of contempt of Congress by North Miami Beach mayor

The House Ethics Committee has recommended North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph be found in contempt of Congress, Local 10 News learned on Wednesday.

Bodycam video shows arrest of softball player accused of hitting opponent with bat in Aventura

Aventura police released new body-worn camera video showing the moments after officers responded to a softball game where they said a man attacked another player with a metal bat last month.

Massachusetts man assaults woman, 62, at Aventura bus stop for refusing sex, cops say

A Massachusetts man has been arrested months after police said he punched a 62-year-old woman in the face at an Aventura bus depot earlier this year.

Helping Venezuela: Doral-based nonprofit dispatches over $1 million in aid from community

Call about man masturbating in Nissan Altima spurs AR-15, cocaine discovery in Miami Springs: Police

A South Florida man with a gun in his pocket had his hand elsewhere on Tuesday, according to police. Authorities said a call about the 30-year-old publicly masturbating in a Nissan Altima outside of a Miami Springs hotel led officers to discover cocaine and a second weapon.

Bodycam video shows aftermath of Liberty City shooting that killed 2 brothers

Miami police body camera video released in connection with a deadly double shooting in Liberty City shows officers and paramedics rushing into an apartment building and desperately trying to save one of the victims moments after gunfire erupted.

Twin brothers just won’t stop dumping sewage on property near Everglades, deputies say

Deputies say a pair of twin brothers completed a pre-trial diversion program after they were caught allowing recreational vehicles to dump raw sewage on their property near the Everglades in 2023. But, according to arrest reports, it doesn’t seem like Juan Gonzalez-Osorio and Justo Gonzalez-Osorio learned much from it.

New Florida law allows trained volunteers to carry guns at houses of worship

A new Florida law taking effect Wednesday gives churches, synagogues and mosques the option to authorize qualified volunteers to carry guns as part of their security teams.

South Florida family rejoices after 12-year-old relative rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble

A South Florida family is eternally grateful after receiving word that their 12-year-old relative in Venezuela has been rescued after going missing following last week’s earthquakes.

FBI investigates after woman last seen at South Florida strip clubs found dead off Biscayne Bay

The FBI is investigating after they said a woman’s body was found in the waters off Biscayne Bay, as her family searches for answers about what happened in the days leading up to her death.

Donations from South Florida arrive in Venezuela as search for earthquake survivors continues

As the death toll from back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela continued to climb Tuesday, relief supplies collected in South Florida were already arriving in the country as rescue crews searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings.

Inter Miami, Marlins, Dolphins join relief efforts to help Venezuela earthquake victims

South Florida professional sports teams are stepping up to help communities in Venezuela after two back-to-back earthquakes recently left nearly 1,500 people dead and thousands more impacted.

MDSO: Man faces 20+ charges in Kendall Dodge burglary investigation; 2nd suspect sought

A Homestead man is facing more than 20 felony charges after investigators said he took part in two burglary sprees that targeted vehicles at a Miami-Dade car dealership, stealing expensive infotainment systems and causing thousands of dollars in damage.

Man accused of using fraudulent credit cards to stock up on fireworks in Hialeah ahead of Fourth of July

A 20-year-old man was arrested Monday after he used fraudulent credit cards to spend thousands of dollars on fireworks at a Hialeah business ahead of the Fourth of July, authorities said.

Family of 4 displaced after fire erupts at Miami home

A fire erupted Tuesday morning at a home in Miami, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News.

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Raw sewage in kitchen, live roaches found and P.F. Chang’s makes the Dirty Dining list

Six South Florida restaurants landed on this week’s Dirty Dining list after state inspectors ordered them temporarily closed for serious health violations.

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.

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.

Former Surfside commission candidate wants murder charge dropped

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

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.

Helping Venezuela: Food for the Poor welcomes investments in reconstruction

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.