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Bodycam Shows Officers Tasing Suspect in Downtown Miami Stabbing Arrest
New police body camera footage shows officers confronting and using Tasers to subdue a man who was arrested in connection with a brutal stabbing attack on a woman in downtown Miami earlier this year. The video captures the moment officers approach, d
Doral businesses report drop in customers amid ICE presence
Local business owners in Doral say customer foot traffic has declined following an increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in the area. Owners report the change after ICE activity became more visible, though no arrests, charges or inju
Former Miami‑Dade Schools psychologist sentenced to 30 years for crimes involving explicit images of a minor
A former Miami‑Dade Schools psychologist was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison after being found guilty on charges involving explicit images of a minor. The conviction and sentence were handed down following the criminal proceedings. No injur
SUV crashes into Southwest Miami‑Dade restaurant; driver and two employees injured
An SUV struck a Southwest Miami‑Dade restaurant, leaving the business closed after the collision. The crash injured the driver and two employees, who were taken from the scene to receive medical attention. Emergency responders worked at the site, and
Hialeah man arrested on lewd-molestation charge after alleged incident during Lowe’s kids’ workshop
A 65-year-old Hialeah man was arrested and charged with lewd and lascivious molestation after a 4-year-old girl reported being touched Saturday afternoon at a Lowe’s store while attending a kids’ workshop with her mother. According to investigators,
Miami police honor man who intervened in violent attack to rescue woman
A 25-year-old man was presented with a hero award by Miami police after he intervened to rescue a woman from a violent attack. The department recognized his actions during a ceremony, noting his role in removing the woman from immediate danger. No ch
Three arrested after surveillance shows break-in at Miami apartment while resident hospitalized
Miami police say three people were taken into custody after surveillance footage captured them forcing entry into an apartment while the resident was hospitalized. Officers reviewed the video and identified the suspects, including Kayla Ivonne Montoy
74-year-old woman arrested after Hialeah crash that sent motorcyclist to trauma center
A crash just before 1 p.m. in Hialeah left a motorcyclist ejected and injured, and police say a 74-year-old driver then fled the scene. Hialeah police say Maria Theresa Contreras, of Miami Gardens, was driving a black Chevrolet S-an undisclosed area
Two men arrested weeks after Liberty City sh00ting that sent bullet into garage door
Miami police arrested two men this week in connection with a sh00ting that occurred just after midnight on Aug. 21 in Liberty City. Officers said the sh00ting followed a planned fight between two groups of young women that escalated when people arriv
Wreckage from Labor Day weekend cargo plane crash moved to Cargo City near MIA
The wreckage of the Amazon cargo plane that crashed near Miami International Airport over Labor Day weekend was removed from the crash site and taken to Cargo City. Authorities completed on-scene recovery operations before transporting the debris to
Sinkhole in northwest Miami-Dade disrupts Metrolink service and strands vehicles
A sinkhole opened Wednesday morning in northwest Miami-Dade, forcing partial suspension of Metrolink service and snarling traffic. Officials reported a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle became stuck in the opening; crews responded to secure the
SUV crashes into Kendall West market; three women hospitalized, business closed for cleanup
A Honda RAV4 struck the Cuban restaurant area of an open-air market in Kendall West around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, injuring three women and prompting a temporary closure for cleanup. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies reported the SUV’s impact caused a
Detectives Seek Public Help in Search for 25-Year-Old Reported Missing from Model City
Miami detectives are asking the public for assistance locating a 25-year-old man who was reported missing from the Model City neighborhood. Police say the man was reported missing and detectives have opened an investigation into his disappearance. Au
Miami man arrested in connection with 2024 Birmingham homicide; extradition pending
A Miami arrest was made Monday in a 2024 Birmingham homicide after investigators say the suspect was identified shortly after the victim went missing during a Fourth of July visit. The missing person was reported July 4, 2024; surveillance footage re
65-year-old arrested in Hialeah after chld reports inappropriate touching at store
A 65-year-old man was arrested in Hialeah after a 4-year-old girl told investigators he touched her inappropriately inside a store after she briefly wandered away. The report came after the chld said the contact occurred while she was apart from her
Man struck and kll on Florida's Turnpike near Cutler Bay; southbound lanes closed
A man was struck and kll on the southbound side of Florida's Turnpike near Cutler Bay, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred near Southwest 216th Street and prompted closure of the southbound lanes in that area. The Florida High