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Sheriff, Mayor Brief Together After Deadly Cargo Plane Crash Amid Earlier Podium Dispute
Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz and Mayor Daniella Levine Cava held a joint press conference Sunday following a deadly cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport. Before the exchange, a mayoral aide told media who would speak first, but the sheriff
Mayor and Sheriff Trade Letters After Hot-Mic Incident at Plane Crash Briefing
A hot-mic incident at a Miami-Dade press briefing about a recent plane crash prompted a public exchange of letters between Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava and Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz. The moment unfolded during the officials' joint news conference, af
Two Charged After Alleged $185,000 Kickback Scheme at Hialeah Condo Complex
The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office announced charges Thursday after investigators say more than $185,000 in kickbacks was paid to a property manager while construction work stalled at a Hialeah condominium complex. Richard Thomas Murray, 62, owne
Two men charged in alleged HOA kickback scheme tied to condo criticized in 2024 probe
Authorities say the charges stem from improper payments related to repair contracts at the building. The arrests follow public scrutiny over the condo’s deferred maintenance and substandard repair work revealed in 2024. The case will proceed through
Two arrested in alleged kickback scheme at Venetian Gardens condo association
Two men were arrested after investigators allege a kickback scheme drained nearly $190,000 from the 288-unit Venetian Gardens at Country Club of Miami condo association. The case began after a roofing salesman filed a complaint about June 20, 2025; i
Instructor describes co-pilot as safety-focused after Amazon cargo plane crash at MIA
An Amazon cargo plane crashed while attempting to land at Miami International Airport on Sunday. A flight instructor who trained the aircraft’s first officer said the pilot was a standout student who later became an instructor known for being safety-
Cargo plane leaves runway at Miami International, strikes work van; five cleaning workers kll
A cargo plane operated by 21 Air on behalf of Amazon ran off the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday and struck a work van carrying cleaning company employees, kll five workers and injuring another. Authorities identified the deceased as
Crews Begin Preparations to Dismantle Cargo Plane Near Miami International Airport
Crews have started preparing to take apart a downed cargo plane near Miami International Airport as work at the scene moves forward. Investigators continue to probe the circumstances of the incident while recovery teams plan the removal operation. Se
Crews ready to dismantle downed cargo plane near Miami International Airport as probe continues
Crews are preparing to dismantle a downed cargo plane near Miami International Airport while investigators continue their examination of the crash site. Authorities are coordinating removal of wreckage and cargo as part of the ongoing investigation.
10-year-old kll, another chld hurt in northwest Miami‑Dade hit‑and‑run
A hit‑and‑run crash in northwest Miami‑Dade left a 10‑year‑old girl dead and another chld injured, county deputies say. The Miami‑Dade Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash and searching for the striking vehicle, described as a silver or gray 2
Sheriff, Mayor Clash Over Who Led First Briefing After Deadly MIA Cargo Crash
A disagreement over who should speak first at the first media briefing after Sunday’s cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport led to a pair of strongly worded letters between Miami-Dade’s sheriff and the county mayor.
Two women arrested on chld abuse charges after young chldren found running in North Miami
A North Miami officer arrested two women Wednesday after a Miami‑Dade County Public Schools officer spotted a 7-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy running alone near Northeast Seventh Avenue and Northeast 132nd Street at about 6:29 p.m. According to
Officials announce arrests tied to fatal Fent overdoses in Miami
Law enforcement officials in Miami said Thursday morning that several people were arrested in connection with fatal Fent overdoses. Authorities announced the arrests at a briefing but did not provide additional details about the suspects or the speci
Crew begins dismantling cargo jet at MIA as investigators work on-site
Crews at Miami International Airport have started separating parts of the Amazon Boeing 767-300 that overran a runway and struck two vehicles, kll five people. Cranes were used Thursday to lift the nose section while the right wing and engine were al
Two arrested in connection with Wynwood homicide captured on surveillance video
Two people were arrested this week in connection with a fatal sh00ting in Wynwood that left a man dead in July. Miami police arrested 30-year-old Jeremy Isiah Davis Wednesday on one count each of second-degree murder with a weapon, burglary of an occ
One hospitalized after rollover crash in Northwest Miami‑Dade
A rollover crash in Northwest Miami‑Dade sent one person to the hospital Sunday after rescue crews responded. Miami‑Dade Police or Sheriff’s deputies and fire/rescue personnel arrived at the scene and assisted with emergency care and transport. No ch