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Toronto‑Dominion to Acquire First Horizon, Expanding Footprint in U.S. Southeast
Toronto‑Dominion agreed to buy First Horizon for $13.4 billion in a deal that will broaden TD’s presence across the U.S. Southeast. The announcement follows public attention to a First Horizon branch photographed in Peachtree Corner on March 3, 2022.
Man accused in fatal Miami trolley stabbing seeks legal immunity
A man accused of fatally stabbing a restaurant worker aboard a Miami trolley has asked for immunity from prosecution. Authorities say the incident resulted in the victim’s death; exact charges and further details were not provided. The defense is pur
Car Plows Into Kendall El Palacio de los Jugos, Triggers Gas Leak; Three Hurt
A car crashed into the El Palacio de los Jugos restaurant in Kendall on Tuesday, footage shows, striking the building and causing a gas leak. Emergency responders evacuated the restaurant and nearby areas while utility crews worked to secure the leak
Motorcyclist Dies After Early-Morning Collision With Cement Truck on Don Shula Expressway
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a cement truck on the Don Shula Expressway in Miami-Dade shortly after 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Florida Highway Patrol investigators say the motorcycle struck the truck near Killian Parkway, then caught fire; the ri
Scooter rider in serious condition after early-morning crash in Miami
A man on an electric scooter was struck by a vehicle and taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after crews found him at Northwest 17th Avenue and 28th Street. Miami Fire Rescue arrived at about 5:20 a.m., treated the 31-year-old at the scene and tran
Two Men Hospitalized After sh00ting at Wynwood Restaurant
A sh00ting at a Wynwood restaurant sent two men to the hospital, Miami Fire Rescue reported. First responders transported the two adult males from the scene; their conditions were not disclosed. Police and fire units responded to the incident in the
Community Holds Vigil at Gwen Cherry Park as Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run Remains Sought
Friends and family gathered at Gwen Cherry Park in northwest Miami‑Dade to hold a vigil for a fatal hit‑and‑run victim. The gathering came as investigators continue searching for the driver involved in the incident. Authorities have confirmed the cra
Community Holds Vigil as Investigators Search for Driver Who kll 10-Year-Old in Northwest Miami‑Dade
Friends and family gathered at Gwen Cherry Park to honor a 10-year-old girl kll in a hit-and-run. The gathering served as a vigil while law enforcement continues to investigate the crash and search for the driver involved. Authorities have not releas
One person arrested in connection with Cutler Bay baseball-game sh00ting; second suspect remains at large
Police arrested a man in connection with the 2024 Cutler Bay baseball-game sh00ting. A second suspect is still at large, authorities said. Investigators say they are continuing the search for the remaining suspect and have not released additional inf
Widower Mourns Partner One Week After Cargo Plane Crash Near Miami
A week after a cargo plane crashed near Miami, a widower spoke publicly about his grief over the loss of his partner. The crash occurred near Miami International Airport and resulted in the death of the widower’s spouse. Officials have not provided a
Community holds vigil at Gwen Cherry Park for 10-year-old kll in northwest Miami‑Dade hit-and-run
Friends and family gathered at Gwen Cherry Park to mourn a 10-year-old girl who was kll in a hit-and-run in northwest Miami‑Dade. The vigil was held as investigators continue searching for the driver who struck and kll the chld. Authorities say the i
Vigil held after fatal hit-and-run near Gwen Cherry Park in Gladeview
A chld who had been struck by a vehicle in September near 177 Street and an adjacent area died after being taken to a hospital; her teenage brother, who was with her on an e-bike, survived and was treated at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Miami-Dade Sher
Antisemitic carving found in Miami Beach Senior High bathroom prompts investigation
An antisemitic message carved into a bathroom stall at Miami Beach Senior High was discovered this week, prompting school officials to open an investigation. The school reported the incident to district administrators and said it is investigating the
North Miami man accused of using fake payment confirmation to steal jewelry, police say
North Miami police allege a 26-year-old man posed as a buyer Friday for a Cuban link chain, showed a counterfeit Cash App payment confirmation and fled with the chain after the seller placed it around his neck. Officers identified the suspect in a ph
Vehicle seized after hit-and-run that kll chld in Northwest Miami‑Dade
A hit‑and‑run crash at about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday at N.W. 7th Ave. and 117th St. left a chld dead and another person critically injured after a vehicle turning left onto 117th St. struck an electric bicycle. The critically injured rider was rushed to
Governor signs execution warrant for man convicted in 1976 North Miami Beach kll
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a warrant Friday scheduling the execution of William Lee Thompson, 74, for a 1976 murder, kidnapping and sexual assault in North Miami Beach. Thompson is set to die by lethal injection at Florida State Prison in Starke with a