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Miami-Dade police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after five people were found shot dead in a home in Miami Lakes Friday morning, according to the department.

Miami-Dade police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after five people were found shot dead in a home in Miami Lakes Friday morning, according to the department.

Police in South Florida were investigating five deaths Friday in what they believe to be a murder-suicide. Miami-Dade police officers responded to a Miami Lakes home Friday morning after a relative requested a welfare check because she had been unable to contact the occupants, a news release said. Inside, they found three females and two males dead from apparent gunshot wounds, officials said.

Miami-Dade police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after five people were found shot dead in a home in Miami Lakes Friday morning, according to the department.

Nearly 1 million people in the U.S. are living with multiple sclerosis, or MS.

A man was rushed to a hospital Wednesday morning after accidentally shooting himself in the leg, authorities confirmed.

Police are investigating after a man was caught on camera vandalizing a church in Miami.

A South Florida woman was arrested last week after she confronted her husband outside an ice cream shop and bashed him over the head with a cement rock, authorities said.

A gang of crooks is targeting unlocked vehicles in a Miami Lakes neighborhood, leaving residents feeling uneasy.

A Miami-Dade woman is starting the year off $5 million richer, after claiming the top prize for a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket.

Authorities in Miami-Dade County arrested a man they said was practicing medicine without a license.

Two Miami-Dade County residents are millionaires after winning $1 million from the 500X The Cash Scratch-Off game from the Florida Lottery.

A man driving the wrong way on a busy South Florida highway crashed into another car, killing all five women in the other vehicle

A man driving the wrong way on a busy South Florida highway crashed into another car, killing all five women in the other vehicle

A former real estate agent whose license had been revoked by the state operated a real estate scam out of Hialeah, pretending to be an agent and “selling” the same property to multiple victims and stealing their deposits, police say.

The Beverly Hills Café shut its doors for the last time on Monday, after being in business for 43 years.

A Miami Lakes man faces multiple felony charges after prosecutors accused him of misrepresenting himself as a lawyer to two prospective clients and the state, taking money for legal services he never provided and, in an expletive-laden text message, threatening at least one victim who complained to the state bar.

The global semiconductor shortage is still vexing the auto industry.

Miami-Dade police arrested a woman Wednesday on multiple felony charges after detectives determined she was operating an unlicensed post-operative surgery recovery facility out of her Miami Lakes home, according to an arrest report.

An inspector with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services was at the Vicky Bakery in Miami Lakes Tuesday and issued a “stop use” order on the expresso machine, a mixer, a microwave, a juicer and the oven.

Federal agents are searching for information about an 85-year-old man from Miami-Dade County who was neglected and exploited in a scheme to defraud Medicare.

One by one, people have been paying their respects at the scene of a family tragedy in Miami Lakes.

Family tells Local 10 News that the gun a father used in a murder-suicide was stolen from the place he worked.

A photo posted under an hour before a murder-suicide shows a smiling father and his two children.

A woman desperately tried to save her 9-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter after they had been shot by their father Tuesday night in Miami Lakes, a witness told Local 10 News.

According to police, a 12-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy were shot by their father.

Legendary Dolphins coach Don Shula’s name has been removed from multiple buildings in Miami Lakes, such as the hotel and golf club, after gracing them for decades.

The most famous name in Miami Lakes is slowly becoming a part of history.

A Miami Lakes teacher is accused of inappropriately touching female students during a chess club meeting and during extra-credit math class.

South Florida traffic may move a little slower Monday morning as the community honors slain Hollywood Police Officer Yandy Chirino. Here are the roads to avoid.

The retired officer was struck in the lower extremity, police said.

Neighbors told Local 10 News the driver of a Lexus was speeding and slammed through a fence along the 8700 block of Northwest 141st Terrace on Friday night.

At a Taco Bell in late September, the robber is seen winding up and throwing a boulder into the drive-thru window. Another angle shows him slither through the window and start rummaging through the restaurant.

Miami Gardens police said the latest incident happened in the early morning hours of Sept. 24.

It’s a good month before Halloween, and there is already a burglar who is playing dress-up to wreak havoc on businesses in Miami Gardens and Miami Lakes.

A Miami-Dade Police Schools officer was arrested on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County.

The driver of a vehicle, possibly a Subaru sedan, fled after being involved in a three-vehicle collision Tuesday morning on the Palmetto Expressway, authorities said.

Florida's 7-day moving average for new COVID-19 cases has dropped under 21,000 for the first time since Aug. 9, according to the latest CDC data on Tuesday

At last check, more than 10,000,000 Floridians had completed their two-dose regimen of vaccine shots, or one shot of Moderna or Johnson & Johnson.

Gov. Ron DeSantis made an appearance in South Florida Thursday, alongside other leaders from Miami-Dade County, to call on the Biden administration to help restore internet access to Cuba.

Many organizations are collecting donations to help their efforts on the ground in South Florida.

New Miami restaurants this week include La Traila Barbecue in Miami Lakes, Kaori in Brickell, Vinya in Key Biscayne, and Chick-fil-A in River Landing.

Residents and businesses can now pay for permits, licenses, and town services in Miami Lakes using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

4 pop-up sites will have 400 one-dose COVID-19 vaccines to distribute Saturday.

MIRAMAR, Fla. – South Florida real estate agents agree that they’ve never seen a market this crazy. Anyone looking to buy right now in the current real estate market knows the feeling. A five bedroom, four bathroom home, priced at $589,000, had three offers as soon as it went on the market. “Offer to pay for some of the shortfall between the appraisal and contract price,” Gutierrez with Coldwell Banker Real Estate, said. “And if all else fails, I have seen people offer to send a food truck to the seller’s move out party.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A woman who was refusing to wear a face mask resorted to shouting about “the freedom and the right of an individual” on Wednesday in Miami-Dade County. Starting Feb. 2, the CDC required people to wear face masks when riding planes, buses, trains, or other forms of public transportation. How to wear a face mask correctlyWash your hands or use hand sanitizer before putting on a face mask. Handle a face mask only by the ear loops or ties. Make sure the face mask covers your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin.

That’s now changing as restrictions are lifted and programs like Silver Sneakers can welcome participants back to class. “I tried to do some exercise using the TV, but wasn’t the same -- no,” Maggie Cruz, 69, said. The fitness program was started back in 1992 to help seniors become more active and independent and reduce the risk of illness. Cruz, one of the newer members of the class, joined in 2019 after noticing pain in her arms and legs. AdThe Silver Sneakers program is available at more than 13,000 gyms and fitness centers across the country and cost is covered by most Medicare and private insurance policies.

MIAMI – Miami Lakes’ Yurisbel Garcia has an American Idol golden ticket to go to Hollywood. He said he owes it all to his Cuban “abuela” who still lives on the island. And while other competitors made the judges cry, “El Yuri” had them all on their feet dancing. Garcia, 25, didn’t win Katy Perry’s heart, but he had the vote of Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. He performed Pittbull’s “Fireball” and taught Luke Bryan some reggaetón moves.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – Yurisbel Garcia, also known as “El Yuri,” said he wants to be the first Cuban “American Idol” to show the country how “El party” is done. Kelly Clarkson was the first “American Idol” in 2002 when Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, and Simon Cowell were the judges. Carrie Underwood won season four of "American Idol" in 2005. Ruben Studdard won season two. Fantasia Barrino won season three, Jordin Sparks won season six, and Candice Glover won season 12.

New York City red-sauce sensation Carbone opened in Miami Beach, while a South Beach favorite, Red South Beach, got a new home. 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach; 305-514-1949; baiabeachclubmiami.com. 143 NW 23rd St., Miami; 1800Lucky.com. 163 SE First St., Miami; mromakase.com. 252 NW 25th St., Miami; uchimiami.com.

^ Keep New Times Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Miami and help keep the future of New Times free. Support UsA dream team of Miami hospitality professionals is opening Chela's, a Mexican-themed beer garden complete with massive outdoor patio, in Miami Lakes. Lacayo, a partner at Cafe La Trova, also co-owns the Bend Liquor Lounge in Miami Lakes in partnership with Lamas. "We know the neighborhood and we know there's a local crowd that appreciates good cocktails and craft beer," Lacayo says. Cabrera, who lives in Miami Lakes, was an easy sell when he saw the restaurant's layout, which was designed to look like a house and courtyard.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic comes another crisis that’s pushing parents of kids with special needs to the breaking point, but specialized programs are helping families cope in these trying times. Mothers like Yesinia Molina face daily challenges, but hers are far greater because each one of her four children has special needs. There’s good days, there’s bad days, there are days that are very hard and then there are days that are OK,” she said through tears. Pedrido and her colleagues work directly with the kids’ schools to close the loop between their general education and their special needs. Data shows that one out of five households in the U.S. includes at least one child with special needs.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A crash that involved multiple vehicles Tuesday morning shut down all lanes of the Palmetto Expressway off Northwest 154th Street in Miami Lakes. Sky 10 was over the scene at 6 a.m. as one of the vehicles was on top of the median, fully engulfed in flames. Authorities shut down all northbound and southbound lanes as firefighters extinguished the flames. Scene of Tuesday morning crash on Palmetto Expressway. Camacho said the Ford drove over the barrier wall and struck three other vehicles that were heading south.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the lives of people across the country, it’s important to support small businesses that have been struggling. Small Business Saturday provides the perfect day to do just that. It was designed to encourage customers to support local stores and stop at small businesses in their communities. Aside from finding unique products, it’s also a great way to help out neighbors and fellow residents during the holiday season. One example of the special day’s festivities is in downtown Miami Lakes, where music and beautiful, New York-style holiday window displays will greet shoppers as they move from store to store.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A disturbing encounter between a student and a substitute teacher was captured on cell phone camera. Due to this, the substitute teacher told the student he would have to wait until another classmate got back. The video begins with the student trying to force his way out the door, and the teacher can be heard asking him to go back to his seat. The student pushed the door open and the substitute teacher grabs him, pulling him back in. The two stumble into a podium that was just inside the classroom door, before the teacher slams the student onto the ground.

MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Storm Eta’s flooding forced officials to close 40 public schools in South Florida, but some believe more schools should have been closed to give parents, students, and teachers a chance to recover from the storm. Miami-Dade County Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and Broward County Superintendent Robert Runcie are dealing with issues of water penetration, power loss, and flooding. There were 17 schools closed in Miami-Dade and 23 schools in Broward. MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLSStudents in 17 flooded Miami-Dade schools return to online learning17 schools closed: 5 in Hialeah, 5 in Miami Gardens and 3 in Miami Lakes. BROWARD COUNTYFlooding rampant in Lauderhill following impact of Tropical Storm Eta23 schools closed: 4 in Davie, 4 in Miramar, 3 in Weston, 3 in Pembroke Pines, 2 in Pompano Beach, 2 in Hollywood, and 2 in Lauderhill.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Students from 17 Miami-Dade County public schools couldn’t return to their classrooms on Tuesday after Tropical Storm Eta caused flooding. Ten of the schools on the list are in areas of Miami Gardens and Hialeah. Three are in Miami Lakes, and the rest are in Opa-locka, Kendall, Key Biscayne, and Golden Glades. School administrators will be notifying parents and guardians if the school campuses will reopen on Thursday or if classes will continue only online. Milam K-8 Center at 6020 W 16th Ave., Hialeah Miami Carol City Senior at 3301 Miami Gardens Dr., Miami Gardens North County K-8 Center at 3250 NW 207th St., Miami Gardens Westland Hialeah Senior at 4000 W 18th Ave., Hialeah\PHOTOS

MIAMI – An intense rain band developed Monday morning over Miami-Dade County, causing flash flooding in certain areas, including downtown Miami, Hialeah, Opa-locka and Miami Lakes. Local 10 News reporter Parker Branton was in Brickell Monday morning as the streets were impassable, with the water going nearly to his knees. Several cars that had stalled out surrounded him at the intersection of Southeast 12th Terrace and Brickell Avenue. The area is just a block away from Biscayne Bay, so the area is known to flood, but the flooding was even more significant than normal Monday due to Tropical Storm Eta. “We’re just helping everybody get out of here for free.”Check the Local 10 Weather Authority page for the latest updates on Tropical Storm Eta.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A water main break caused flooding that prompted traffic and water service disruptions on Tuesday west of the Shula Golf Club in Miami Lakes. Hobbit Forrest, an area resident who was stranded, said her neighbor reported the flooding at about 7 a.m.“It looks like a sinkhole,” Forrest said. Jennifer L. Messemer-Skold, a spokeswoman for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, said an 8-inch pipe at Gage Place and Cow Pen Road was to blame. About a dozen households reported disruptions in water service during the repairs. Miami-Dade Water and Sewer crews are working to fix a water main break in Miami Lakes (@MiamiLakesNews).

Florida House ratings give bad grades to Miami-Dade, citiesWritten by Miami Today on August 18, 2020AdvertisementA $117,000 website that grades cities and counties based on spending, crime and education was rolled out by the state House last week. Miami-Dade County cities got mixed reviews, while the rankings for the county itself were weak at best. House members in March approved a bill that included a similar proposal, but the measure died in the Senate. The local-government grading proposal also drew opposition from the Florida League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties. Miami-Dade County did only slightly better than Miami Beach, ranking B for education and D for everything else.

Gloves are strewn about nearly everywhere in store parking lots in Aventura and Hialeah, and on the streets and sidewalks of Miami Lakes, Miami Beach, and Homestead. "It's pissing me off," says Mike Gibaldi, a longtime Miami Beach environmental activist and member of the city's sustainability committee. Disposable gloves and masks are being disposed of improperly in Miami Lakes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maude-Laure Audet, a resident of the North Shore neighborhood in Miami Beach, has been photographing the discarded gloves she encounters on her daily "sanity walks." But Algarra says some people who've previously volunteered are picking up discarded masks, gloves, and wipes in parking lots when they make grocery runs.

C-SPAN recently announced that students in South Miami and Miami Lakes are winners in C-SPANs national 2020 StudentCam competition. Sophia Bacallao, Victoria Cepero and Scarlett Luis received $250 as honorable mention for the documentary, Global Warming Crisis: Sea Level Rise. C-SPAN received over 2,500 submissions on a variety of topics. In South Miami and Miami Lakes, C-SPAN is available locally through Comcast. C-SPAN is awarding one grand prize, four first prizes, 16 second prizes, 32 third prize winners and 97 honorable mention prizes.

It is very possible that an employer does not know of a persons sexual orientation," said Oliva, R-Miami Lakes. Then you could get in an event where somebody could lose their job and then they might claim it is based on something that somebody did not know to begin with.

1 of 2Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida is grateful for sweet partners like the Graham Companies who donated use of an available retail storefront on Main Street in Miami Lakes to use as a Girl Scout Cookie cupboard. Troops in north Miami-Dade county can now replenish their cookie inventory more quickly, saving gas and money. The Girl Scout Cookie Program runs Jan. 11 through Feb. 17, 2020, in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Visit www.girlscoutsfl.org to find a Girl Scout cookie booth near you, or to learn more about the worlds largest girl-led business, the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Raychel Lean | October 25, 2019From broken to restored: "It really was every little thing. Every tragedy. Every setback. Every personal hurt. All that stuff then comes together to make you as powerful as you can be to help serve other people in the community," said Miami Lakes attorney Greg Ward, who went from "just trying to keep going" to building a thriving, 50-strong personal injury firm.

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Raychel Lean | October 25, 2019From broken to restored: "It really was every little thing. Every tragedy. Every setback. Every personal hurt. All that stuff then comes together to make you as powerful as you can be to help serve other people in the community," said Miami Lakes attorney Greg Ward, who went from "just trying to keep going" to building a thriving, 50-strong personal injury firm.

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Grocers celebrate contributions made by Hispanic Americans with free events showcasing Hispanic cultureFLORIDA Winn-Dixie and Fresco y Ms are proud to announce the launch of a Hispanic Heritage Month program taking place now thru October 15 throughout select Winn-Dixie and Fresco y Ms stores in Florida. After its inaugural success last year, the Hispanic Heritage Month Domino Tournament series, in partnership with Domino USA, returns to select Fresco y Ms stores. First-, second- and third-place team winners will receive a Fresco y Ms gift card valued at $500, $200 and $100, respectively, with the top team also taking home two Fresco y Ms branded domino tables. Student ContestsElementary school students in close proximity to participating Winn-Dixie and Fresco y Ms stores will be invited to compete in a coloring contest. Fresco y Ms will award a $25 gift card to the student who best interprets the mural created by artist Marlon Pruz.