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Federal watchdog finds overcrowding, food-safety and medical staffing issues at Krome detention center
A Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General unannounced inspection in May 2025 found significant overcrowding and multiple deficiencies at the Krome North Service Processing Center in southwest Miami-Dade. Inspectors reported the fa
Rapper charged in Wynwood sh00ting says she acted in self-defense
Surveillance video captured the moment a rapper allegedly sh0t another artist near the Wynwood Walls last October. The suspect, who faces a second-degree murder charge, and the victim had spent the evening visiting Miami venues and were reportedly in
74-year-old arrested after Hialeah hit-and-run that injured motorcyclist
A 74-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after authorities say she left the scene of a crash in Hialeah that injured a motorcyclist. Police say the driver was on West 49th Street and turned onto West 10th Avenue, where her vehicle struck a man on a m
Pedestrian struck and kll on southbound Florida's Turnpike in SW Miami‑Dade
A man standing outside his stopped vehicle on the right emergency shoulder of the southbound Florida’s Turnpike was struck and kll early Wednesday when a southbound Honda Civic hit him, Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers closed all southbound lane
Former Miami‑Dade schools psychologist sentenced to 30 years for chld sexual abuse material
A former Miami‑Dade County Public Schools psychologist was sentenced to 30 years in state prison after a jury found him guilty on eight charges related to chld sexual abuse material. Authorities say the defendant was arrested in August 2024 after a c
Scene of March 3, 2000 Miami-Dade helicopter crash remembered
The site of the crash remains marked in the community as people mark the anniversary. No charges or further details about the cause are included in the record provided. Authorities investigated the crash at the time; the location continues to draw at
Miami commissioners approve marketing plan for upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI campaign
Miami commissioners voted to approve a marketing proposal tied to the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI, taking the step in advance of the game’s launch. The action clears the city’s participation in promotional efforts that are slated to run b
Pedestrian kll after being struck on Turnpike in Southwest Miami-Dade
A man was kll after being struck by a southbound vehicle early Wednesday on Florida’s Turnpike in Southwest Miami-Dade near mile marker 11. Florida Highway Patrol says the victim was standing outside his stopped vehicle on the right emergency shoulde
Pedestrian struck and kll on Florida's Turnpike in Cutler Bay; southbound lanes closed
A man standing outside a stopped vehicle on the right emergency shoulder was struck and kll by a Honda Civic on the southbound Florida's Turnpike near Southwest 216th Street just before 5 a.m. Wednesday. Florida Highway Patrol investigators said the
Pedestrian struck and kll on southbound Florida's Turnpike in Cutler Bay
A person standing on the emergency shoulder of the southbound Florida's Turnpike was struck and kll by another vehicle, authorities said. The collision occurred near Southwest 216th Street, prompting closure of the southbound lanes at that location.
Three injured after vehicle strikes El Palacio de los Jugos in southwest Miami‑Dade
A car struck the El Palacio de los Jugos restaurant in southwest Miami‑Dade, and three people were reported hurt. Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue said they received the call for a vehicle-versus-building collision and responded to the scene. Officials provide
Cargo Plane Removed From Site Near MIA Days After Overrun
A cargo plane that overran its runway near Miami International Airport was moved away from its resting place days after the incident. Authorities coordinated the removal as investigators continued their work at the scene. The National Transportation
56-year-old reported missing in Southwest Miami-Dade located, deputies say
A 56-year-old man who was reported missing after last being seen in Southwest Miami-Dade has been found, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office reported. Detectives said the man was located after an investigative effort by deputy personnel. No injuries, dam
Detectives Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing 56-Year-Old in Southwest Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking the public for help locating a 56-year-old man last seen in Southwest Miami-Dade. Investigators say he was reported missing and detectives are actively working the case. No injuries, charges, or addit
Vehicle crashes into west Kendall restaurant, three people injured
A vehicle drove into a restaurant in west Kendall, injuring three people. Fire officials said one victim was taken as a trauma alert and the other two were transported to local hospitals. Fire crews handled patient transport; officials have not relea
Alex Saab Pleads Guilty in Miami Federal Court, Agrees to Cooperate and Forfeit $195 Million
Alex Saab entered a guilty plea in federal court in Miami in connection with a corruption scheme. As part of the plea agreement, Saab agreed to cooperate with ongoing federal investigations. He also agreed to forfeit $195 million in criminal proceeds