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Mother in Coral Springs Reflects 25 Years After Son Was kll in Sept. 11 Attacks
In the days after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, local residents learned several hijackers had lived and trained in South Florida, including a unit on Jackson Street in Hollywood that was later torn down by a developer 16 years ago. Investigators later
Driver Accused of DUI Crashes SUV Through Southwest Miami‑Dade Home, kll Resident
On June 24, investigators say a man drove through a southwest Miami‑Dade yard, into a house and struck an elderly resident who was sleeping inside, kll him; a relative was also inside the home. Body camera footage released by deputies shows officers
Survivor flung into air when cargo plane ran off runway; five van passengers kll
A cargo plane ran off a Miami runway on Sunday, striking a van and kll five people who were with a survivor who was flung into the air. The survivor escaped the crash; authorities have not publicly released additional details about the incident, any
Paralyzed UM student trains for New York City Marathon after life-changing rideshare crash
A 20-year-old University of Miami student who was paralyzed from the waist down in a June 2025 rideshare crash is rebuilding strength at a local rehabilitation center and is now preparing to run the New York City Marathon. The crash, which involved t
Retired Miami-Dade USAR captain recalls confronting devastation at World Trade Center site
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, a retired Miami‑Dade Urban Search and Rescue captain described being deployed to Lower Manhattan and encountering dust, debris and large crowds as his team neared the World Trade Center site. He said the
Sept. 11 prompted Miami‑area officer to pursue career as special agent
Twenty‑five years after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, a local police officer says those events motivated a career change that led to work as a special agent. The officer left municipal policing to join a federal investigative role focused on tra
Isolated Flooding Possible Friday as Rain Chances Stay High Through Weekend
Showers and thunderstorms could produce isolated flooding across Miami-Dade on Friday. Rain chances will remain elevated across the region through the weekend, keeping the potential for additional downpours and localized street flooding. Residents sh
72-year-old arrested after bat used in southwest Miami-Dade road rage altercation
A 72-year-old man was arrested Thursday after deputies say he struck another motorist with a baseball bat during a road rage confrontation in southwest Miami-Dade. A deputy was dispatched at about 4:52 p.m. to reports of a fight near Southwest 147th
Retired captain reflects on role at Miami‑Dade’s 'Heroes of September 11' station
Retired Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue Capt. Gabe Nemeth spoke about the honor of having served as captain of Station 3, known as the 'Heroes of September 11' fire station. The station is the only one in the county with red‑painted units, a tribute to FDNY f
Retired Miami‑Dade fire leaders recall lessons from Sept. 11 that reshaped emergency response
The Sept. 11, 2001 attacks fundamentally changed national security and standard emergency response protocols, two retired Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue leaders said in a recent interview. Retired Capt. Gabe Nemeth and retired Assistant Fire Chief Carlos Cas
Miami firefighter recalls joining Florida task force at Ground Zero after Sept. 11
A City of Miami firefighter who watched the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks said he deployed to Ground Zero with Florida Task Force Two 48 hours later. He was part of the state urban search-and-rescue response that traveled to New York to assist in recovery o
Retired Miami‑Dade fire leaders recount aiding rescue efforts at Ground Zero
Retired Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue Capt. Gabe Nemeth and retired Assistant Fire Chief Carlos Castillo described what they saw and heard while helping at Ground Zero after the 2001 terror attacks. Both spoke about their experiences responding to the scene
Investigators continue search for driver after fatal Northwest Miami‑Dade hit‑and‑run
A hit‑and‑run crash in Northwest Miami‑Dade on Wednesday left a 10‑year‑old girl dead, and investigators are still searching for the driver. The collision occurred Wednesday; authorities continue to seek information and leads as the probe remains act
Retired Miami-Dade Firefighters Recall Racing to Aid After Sept. 11 Attacks
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, retired Miami-Dade firefighters recalled racing to the scene to assist in the immediate aftermath. They described their response efforts and memories of arriving to help amid the chaos. The a
Hit-and-run crash reported near Northwest 117th Street and Northwest 7th Avenue, police investigating
A hit-and-run crash was reported around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Northwest 117th Street and Northwest 7th Avenue. Miami-Dade police responded to the scene and have opened an investigation into the incident. Detectives say they are examining
chld kll, Brother Critical After Hit-and-Run Strikes E‑Bike in Northwest Miami‑Dade
A hit-and-run crash in Northwest Miami‑Dade on Wednesday night left a 10-year-old girl dead and her brother critically injured after deputies say a vehicle struck them while they were riding an e‑bike. Deputies responded around 8:40 p.m. to reports o