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Two parents arrested after physical altercation in Opa-locka with chldren present
A Miami-Dade deputy responded Sunday to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence in Opa-locka involving two parents. Authorities say the verbal dispute between Jaden Pitter, 23, and Vertia Samuels-Mitchell, 23, turned physical in front of their
Drill rig collapses onto construction box in Brickell; two workers extricated, four treated for minor injuries
A drill rig tipped over onto a construction box and three vehicles near Southeast 12th Street and Brickell Bay Drive at about 8 a.m., trapping two workers inside the box. Miami Fire Rescue crews extinguished a fire, used the Jaws of Life and a techni
Streamer confronted at Miami home during alleged swatting call
A streamer was confronted and removed at gunpoint inside a Miami house during an alleged swatting incident. Authorities responded to the reported threat at the residence, and the individual was taken from the home during the police action. Rapper and
Miami-area officials approve marketing for Grand Theft Auto VI amid local pushback
Promotion for the new Grand Theft Auto game, which includes depictions of violence and substance use, has already appeared in the area and some residents say they're eager to play a title modeled on a Miami-like setting. Last week Miami Beach's city
Man critically wounded in West Perrine sh00ting, deputies say
Miami-Dade deputies responded about 2:03 p.m. Sunday to a reported sh00ting in the West Perrine area near Southwest 173rd Street and 100th Court. At the scene deputies found a man with apparent gunshot wounds; fire rescue crews transported him to Jac
Investigation, lawsuits continue a week after cargo plane overruns MIA runway
Investigators are still collecting evidence a week after an Amazon cargo plane ran off runway 30 at Miami International Airport and struck a van, kll five people. Surveillance video shows the aircraft crashing just before 2 p.m. last Sunday, and Miam
Duplex engulfed in blaze in Northwest Miami‑Dade; MDFR responds
A duplex in Northwest Miami‑Dade caught fire Saturday afternoon, with flames reported near Northwest 12th. Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene and brought the blaze under control. Officials did not report injuries or specific damage i
Driver Strikes Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Cruiser, Flees Scene in Northwest Miami‑Dade
A Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy was put in danger when a driver struck the deputy’s marked cruiser in northwest Miami‑Dade and then fled the scene, authorities said. The incident was reported as a hit‑and‑run; deputies responded and secured the
Multi-vehicle crash on I‑95 northbound in North Miami sends two to hospital
A multi-vehicle crash occurred on the northbound lanes of Interstate an undisclosed area in North Miami. Emergency crews responded and transported two people to area hospitals for treatment. Authorities blocked or restricted lanes while crews worked
Multi-vehicle crash clogs northbound I-95 express lanes in North Miami
A multi-vehicle collision in the northbound express lanes of I-95 near the exit for NW 25th Street slowed traffic Sunday morning. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported several vehicles were involved and two people were transported to nearby trauma centers
Man in critical condition after Miami stabbing
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after a stabbing in Miami. Miami Fire Rescue found the victim with apparent stab wounds and transported him to a hospital. Miami police responded and are investigating the incident; no further details or a
First responder recounts rescue one week after deadly cargo plane crash near MIA
One week after a cargo plane crashed near Miami International Airport and took lives, a first responder described his role in rescuing survivors from the wreckage. He recounted arriving at the scene and helping extract people from the damaged aircraf
Deputies Locate Vehicle Linked to Northwest Miami‑Dade Hit‑and‑Run That kll 10‑Year‑Old
Miami‑Dade deputies located a vehicle tied to a hit‑and‑run crash in northwest Miami‑Dade that kll a 10‑year‑old girl and injured a boy. The crash was reported to involve a fleeing driver; deputies later located the car and are continuing their inqui
Family to Hold Viewing for Victim of Miami International Airport Cargo Plane Runway Accident
Family and friends will hold a viewing Sunday for a man who died after an Amazon cargo plane ran off the runway at Miami International Airport last week. He is remembered by loved ones as a devoted father and grandfather. The fatality was one of the
Former Florida City officer arrested after alleged social-media threats against police and city officials
A 54-year-old former Florida City police officer was arrested early Friday after investigators say she posted threats to shoot the police station and city officials on social media. Police say the woman traveled from Jacksonville to Miami Internation
10-year-old kll in Northwest Miami-Dade e-bike hit-and-run; family urges driver to come forward
A 10-year-old girl died after she was struck while riding an e-bike in Northwest Miami-Dade in a hit-and-run collision. Relatives and friends gathered at a growing memorial Saturday to mourn her death and call on the motorist involved to turn themsel