Mold in Classrooms Extends Holiday Break at Some Preschools
The winter break will be extended for about 800 preschool students in one Florida county after mold was found inside 11 Head Start centers. Classes have been pushed back to Jan. 13 and possibly later,...
View ArticleDriver Accidentally Backs Car Into Hotel Pool Near West Palm Beach
No one was injured when a driver accidentally drove into the pool at a Holiday Inn Express near West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon, police said. The driver of the black Hyundai backed through a gate...
View ArticleTornado Damages Buildings in Central Florida City
The National Weather Service said a tornado touched down in a central Florida community Saturday and caused around $20,000 in damage to city property. The National Weather Service confirmed the...
View ArticleRapper DaBaby Released From Miami-Dade Jail
Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby was released from jail Saturday evening after a warrant for his arrest was withdrawn, correction officials say. DaBaby, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk, was arrested on...
View ArticleOne Person Shot in Hialeah Armed Robbery: Police
Hialeah police are currently investigating a shooting and armed robbery Saturday night that left one person injured. According to authorities, the robbery occured at a T-Mobile store at 410 Hialeah...
View ArticlePolice Investigating North Miami Beach Homicide
Police are currently investigating a homicide that occurred in North Miami Beach early Sunday morning. In a tweet, North Miami Beach Police say the incident happened in an alley between Northeast 19th...
View ArticleHialeah Officer Taken to the Hospital After Crash
Police are investigating a crash that sent a Hialeah officer to the hospital Sunday night. According to Hialeah Police, the crash happened at the intersection of West Okeechobee Road and West 5th...
View ArticleOprah Reveals 2020 Vision Ahead of Tour Stop in South Florida
Oprah Winfrey is kicking off the new year in South Florida! The iconic host, producer, author and philanthropist is set to appear Saturday at the BB&T Center in Sunrise to launch her “2020 Vision:...
View ArticleCar Riddled With Bullets After Crash Leads to Shooting in Opa-locka
Police are investigating after a traffic crash led to a shooting in Opa-locka Monday, officials said. Officers responded to the area of Northwest 135th Street and Northwest 37th Avenue after shots...
View Article‘He Didn’t Deserve This’: Daughter of Cyclist Killed in North Miami Beach Speaks
Family members are mourning a South Florida cyclist who was shot and killed near a North Miami Beach bicycle shop over the weekend. Police are investigating the circumstances around the death of...
View Article126 Million Gallons of Sewage Spilled in Fort Lauderdale Neighborhoods: Report
A combined 126 million gallons of sewage spilled onto the streets of Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods after six sewer main breaks plagued the area in December, according to a report released by city...
View Article‘It’ll Never Leave My Mind’: Family of Woman Killed in I-95 Shooting Seeks...
The family of the 22-year-old woman who was shot while driving on Interstate 95 in Miami Friday are still coming to terms with her tragic death. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the driver,...
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Authorities Step Up Security at South Florida Landmarks Amid Middle East...
Iran’s message that payback is coming for the U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian general last week has South Florida law enforcement agencies tightening their lookout. “We’ve received...
View ArticleTeen Saves Children During NW Miami-Dade House Fire
A teen is being praised for his heroic actions after he saved his niece and nephew from their burning home Monday in northwest Miami-Dade. Ofonso Henry said he ran straight into his burning house in...
View ArticleSlightly Warmer Tuesday in South Florida Before Weak Front Arrives
After a cooler Monday started the work week, South Florida may be able to take the jackets off on Tuesday – but keep them around as a slight dip is in the forecast in the coming days. CLICK HERE FOR...
View ArticleCharging Stations Could be Stealing Your Data
The holiday travel season has arrived and so too has new warnings about using public USB charging stations to charge your mobile device in airports, hotels, and public places. The reason: A new scam...
View ArticleFormer Marine Lied to Get Past Security at President Trump’s Departure: Deputies
A former military member who was dishonorably discharged was able to lie his way past two various checkpoints at the South Florida airport where President Donald Trump departed from this past weekend...
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1 Dead After Stolen Car Flees from Police and Causes Crash in North Miami: PD
One person is dead and three others are injured after a stolen vehicle fled from police and crashed into a second car in North Miami Friday night, police say. According to Miami-Dade Police, a stolen...
View ArticleMacy’s in Pompano Beach, Bloomingdale’s at The Falls to Close
Two major South Florida department stores will be closing their doors for good in 2020 after decades in business. Macy’s announced Tuesday that they would be closing the store in Pompano Beach at the...
View ArticleFlorida Senator Proposes Making Day After Halloween a School Holiday
A Florida senator is trying to make the day after Halloween a school holiday in the state of Florida, meaning that kids would be free to stay at home after a long night of trick-or-treating. Senator...
View ArticleHeat Reveal Plans for Dwyane Wade Jersey Retirement, Documentary
The Miami Heat will celebrate Dwyane Wade’s career with a three-day series of tributes next month, including the retirement of his No. 3 jersey and a viewing of the documentary that chronicles his...
View Article‘It Just Hits Your Heart’: Locals Pray for Family Amid Puerto Rico Quakes
Puerto Rican natives have been watching from South Florida with heavy hearts after a series of damaging earthquakes hit the U.S. territory in recent days. Ariel Rivera, a native of Bayamon, said he...
View ArticleFormer Death Row Inmate Alleges Bias in Lawsuit Against Sheriff’s Office
A former death row inmate who was in prison for 14 years before prosecutors dropped charges that he murdered two neighbors sued a Florida sheriff’s office Tuesday, accusing it of conducting a biased...
View ArticleAlert Cancelled After Missing Child From Southwest Florida Found Safe
Officials have ended their search for a young girl who had been missing from her Southwest Florida home since Tuesday after she was found safe. Florida Department of Law Enforcement officials issued...
View ArticleFort Lauderdale Passes $65M Plan to Replace Piping After Sewer Main Breaks
Fort Lauderdale city commissioners passed a $65 million plan Tuesday to replace piping throughout the city after millions of gallons sewage spilled onto the streets from several sewer main breaks. In...
View ArticleSouth Florida First Responders Head to Puerto Rico After Earthquakes
First responders from South Florida have responded to Puerto Rico to give assistance after a series of strong earthquakes rocked the island. A task force with the South Florida Urban Search and Rescue...
View ArticlePompano Beach Woman Dies Days After New Year’s Eve Hit-and-Run, Driver Sought
Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 73-year-old woman on New Year’s Eve in Pompano Beach. The victim, Gracieuse Gallumette, was struck in the southbound lanes in...
View Article‘Ugly Betty’ Co-Creator Silvio Horta Dies in Miami at 45
Award-winning producer Silvio Horta, who was acclaimed for creating the hit series “Ugly Betty” with actress Salma Hayek, has died. He was 45. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner said Wednesday...
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Ponce Residents Seek Refuge Away From Homes After Strong Quake Hits PR
In a city on Puerto Rico’s southern coast, families planned to spend Tuesday night at shelters instead of their homes after a strong earthquake struck the island before dawn. The residents of Ponce,...
View ArticleGeek Squad Worker Finds Child Porn on Former Florida Teacher’s Laptop: PD
A former Florida teacher is behind bars after employees at a Best Buy found child pornography on his laptop, police say. According to an arrest report, 69-year-old William Crawford has been charged...
View ArticlePuerto Ricans Left Homeless After Biggest Quake in Century
Cars, cots and plastic chairs became temporary beds for hundreds of families who lost their homes in southwest Puerto Rico as a flurry of earthquakes struck the island, one of them the strongest in a...
View ArticleMan Accused of Killing Driver in Oakland Park Traffic Dispute Arrested
Authorities have arrested a man who they say shot and killed another driver during a traffic dispute in Oakland Park back in November. David McLean, 21, was arrested Tuesday on a second-degree murder...
View ArticleMiami-Dade Names New Police Director
Miami-Dade County has a new top cop, naming Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez the new police director at a news conference Wednesday morning. Ramirez has served as the department’s deputy director for the past...
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Florida Troopers Find $1.2 Million in Cocaine During Traffic Stop
A stop of a woman for driving with an illegal window tint ended with Florida Highway Patrol troopers discovering $1.2 million worth of cocaine hidden in her car, officials said. Florida Highway Patrol...
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Ukrainian Jet Crash Kills 176, Sets Off Mourning in Canada
The crash of a Ukrainian jetliner that killed 176 people in Iran touched off mourning Wednesday in both Ukraine and Canada — where many of the victims were from or were headed — and raised a host of...
View ArticleUS, Iran Step Back From the Brink; Region Still on Edge
The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of possible war Wednesday, as President Donald Trump indicated he would not respond militarily after no one was harmed in Iran’s missile strikes on two...
View ArticleUK Royals Scramble to Contain Harry, Meghan Announcement
Britain’s royal family scrambled Thursday to contain the fallout from the surprise announcement by Prince Harry and Meghan that they plan “to step back” from royal duties and pursue a new path that...
View ArticleFlorida Motorcycle Officer Dies in Crash
A motorcycle officer with the Lakeland Police Department was killed in a crash on Thursday morning, the agency said in a statement. Officer Paul Dunn, 50, died shortly before 6 a.m., according to a...
View ArticleFlorida Middle School Teacher Arrested After Video Shows Violent Grabbing of...
A middle school teacher in Central Florida found himself behind bars after video showed him grabbing and shoving a student inside a classroom. NBC affiliate WESH-TV reports that 47-year-old Jeffrey...
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Puerto Ricans Left Wondering After Quake Reduces Businesses, Schools to Rubble
In just a matter of minutes, a young Puerto Rican business owner’s years of hard work and sacrifice came crashing down. Genoveva Quinones owns Taco Maker and Antonino’s Pizza in Guánica, a southern...
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Game Plans to Mend Wounded Weekend Warriors
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View ArticleUS Officials: ‘Highly Likely’ Iran Downed Ukrainian Jetliner
Two U.S. officials said Thursday it was “highly likely” that an Iranian anti-aircraft missile downed a Ukrainian jetliner late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board. The crash came just a few hours...
View ArticleWoman Arrested for Allegedly Shaking, Slapping Baby In Miami Daycare
A Miami-Dade woman found herself behind bars after police say she slapped and shook a baby inside of a daycare in an effort to get the child to stop crying. Officers arrested 58-year-old Marta...
View ArticleSurveillance Footage Shows Attack, Shooting at North Miami Restaurant
One man is behind bars after a bizarre back and forth inside a popular South Florida restaurant led to a victim becoming a shooting suspect, police said. According to North Miami Police officials,...
View ArticleBroward Man Accused of Making Death Threats Against President Trump on Facebook
A South Florida man accused of making death threats against President Donald Trump on Facebook over the killing of Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani is facing federal charges, court records showed. Chauncy...
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Puerto Rico Earthquake Aftermath Deepens as Govt Seeks Help
More than 2,000 people in shelters. Nearly one million without power. Hundreds of thousands without water. The aftermath of a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that killed one person, injured nine others and...
View ArticleHuman Trafficking Increase Expected During Super Bowl in Miami
To combat an expected rise in sex trafficking during the Super Bowl, law enforcement officials said Thursday that they need hotel workers, ride-hailing service drivers and security personnel to be...
View ArticlePETA Erects ‘Go Vegan’ Billboard Near Miami Smokehouse
A Miami smokehouse is taking heat from animal rights group PETA, which has erected a “GO Vegan” billboard right down the street. PETA erected the giant billboard on Wednesday about 300 feet from Miami...
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Men Caught on Surveillance Punching, Robbing Tourist in Brickell
Police are looking for two men who were caught on surveillance cameras last week in Brickell assaulting a tourist and then returning to the scene to rob him. The incident happened after 5 a.m. on...
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House Approves Measure to Restrain Trump’s Actions on Iran
Reigniting a debate over who has the power to declare war, the Democratic-controlled House on Thursday approved a resolution asserting that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress...
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