Man Arrested for Murder After Pocket-Dialing 9-1-1
A Pompano Beach man is being held without bond on homicide charges after he pocket-dialed 9-1-1 while talking to someone about his murder plans, police said. Scott Simon, 24, was arrested Tuesday for...
View ArticleChicago School Board Votes to Close 50 Schools
The Chicago School Board voted Wednesday to shutter 49 elementary schools and one high school in the nation's third-largest school system despite demonstrations and community outrage over the closings....
View ArticleMiami Beach Police Ready for Urban Beach Weekend
Urban Beach Weekend begins on Thursday and Miami Beach Police are ready for the influx of visitors to South Beach. "It's our Super Bowl," said Miami Beach Police spokesman Bobby Hernandez said. "It's...
View ArticleWoman Throws Roll of Toilet Paper at Court Camera
A woman who was recently convicted of stealing a banana showed her displeasure with a Broward judge’s bond decision by grabbing a roll of toilet paper and throwing it at the camera. Gerhonda Snell, 24,...
View ArticleDonation Dropoff Locations for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
South Floridians are coming together to help the tornado victims in Oklahoma by collecting non-perishable items. At a McDonald's restaurant off of Pines Boulevard and Flamingo Road, dozens stopped by...
View ArticleGiant Hairball Removed From Tiger's Stomach
Ty the tiger had surgery on Wednesday to remove a four-pound hairball. Ty, a 17-year-old 400-pound tiger, was brought to the veterinarian on Monday after refusing to eat to for about two weeks....
View ArticleSuspect in Custody After Search: Police
Miami-Dade Police said they have taken a suspect into custody after they established a perimeter during a search in northwest Miami Wednesday. The perimeter was established after an officer shot at but...
View ArticleNew Police Chief Appointed for Miami-Dade Schools
Miami Police Major Ian Moffett was appointed as the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department’s new chief at the Miami-Dade School Board meeting Wednesday. Moffett, 42, who has served with the schools...
View Article2 New Charges for Willie Dumel
In a special bond hearing Wednesday, accused Interstate 95 wrong-way driver Willie Dumel was handed two new charges, and saw his bond raised on four manslaughter charges he was already facing in the...
View ArticleMiami Steals Game 1 in OT, 103-102
The Miami Heat opened the Eastern Conference Finals with a dramatic overtime win, securing victory at the buzzer in overtime on a LeBron James layup. With 2.2 seconds to go, James took an inbounds pass...
View ArticleLeaky Ceiling Nothing New for Hallandale Beach Man
Ken Johnson says a big hole opened up in his kitchen ceiling after Monday's heavy rain. But it came as no surprise. Johnson lives in an apartment in Hallandale Beach and has been documenting his leaky...
View ArticleRoof Worker Bitten by Police Dog in Late-Night Encounter
A very late night on the job turned dangerous for a couple of laborers in Davie, reportedly victims of mistaken identity. Davie Police said they responded to a strip plaza at 6890 Stirling Road after a...
View ArticleConsumer Reports: Best and Worst Airlines
The peak travel season has begun, bringing with it crowded planes and higher fares. Consumer Reports has just released its latest airline ratings. They’re based on input from more than 16,000...
View ArticleThree Hurt in Rollover Crash in Davie
Three men were hospitalized after they were involved in a rollover crash in Davie Thursday morning. The crash happened around 4 a.m. on Davie Road between Griffin Road and Southwest 39th Street....
View ArticleBout With Burmese Python in Everglades Goes Global
NBC 6 was the first to bring you the story of Jason Leon's wrestling bout with a Burmese python in the Everglades, but now the 23 year old's larger than life catch has gone global. The part of the hunt...
View ArticleWeather Forecast: Partly Cloudy, Highs in the Upper 80s Thursday
South Florida’s weather pattern begins to settle down Thursday as drier air moves in across the region. After Wednesday afternoon’s break in the rain, we anticipate just one more chance of isolated...
View ArticleHomeowner Beaten During Miramar Home Invasion: Police
Police are investigating after two men wearing police insignias and bulletproof vests made their way into a Miramar home early Thursday, stealing weapons and cash after beating up the homeowner. The...
View ArticleFriday is "White Hot Heat Day" for South Florida Students
Friday is designated “White Hot Heat Day” for all students, faculty and administrators for Miami-Dade and Broward County Public Schools. Everyone is encouraged to wear white at school to show support...
View ArticleForecasters Predict Above Average Hurricane Season
With the hurricane season nearly a week away, forecasters predicted on Thursday an above normal and possibly extremely active year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted 13 to...
View ArticlePitbull Teams With Heat for New Playoffs Video
The Miami Heat and rapper Pitbull have teamed up on a new version of his hit song "Feel This Moment" to get fans revved up for the team's 2013 playoff run. Mr. 305 personally rewrote and remixed the...
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