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Man accused of fleeing deputies charged in crash that kll Bahamian artist
Miami-Dade deputies say a 21-year-old man fled a traffic stop after officers discovered an outstanding warrant for military desertion, then ran a stop sign and collided with another vehicle in a residential neighborhood Sept. 2. Authorities say the c
Two Miami Men Charged in County Co. Caine Trafficking Case
Two Miami men, ages 89 and 73, were arrested and charged in a county Co. Caine trafficking investigation and appeared in Miami-Dade bond court on Sept. 10, 2026. Police booked the suspects, identified as Cesar Valdes and Magdaleno Medina, on traffick
Crews Begin Disassembling Crashed Amazon Cargo Plane Near MIA
Crews have started disassembling an Amazon cargo plane that crashed near Miami International Airport as investigators work to determine what happened. The operation involves removing major components to allow detailed inspections and recovery of evid
Three charged in two Miami‑Dade Fent overdose cases; chld dies in one incident
Three people have been charged in connection with two separate Fent overdose investigations in Miami‑Dade County. Authorities say one of the incidents resulted in the death of a chld, while the other involved a 63‑year‑old woman. The suspects are now
Former Sweetwater warehouse worker arrested after masked theft of boxes
A former employee was arrested after police say he entered a Sweetwater warehouse wearing a mask and took two boxes. Officers responded and took the suspect into custody at the scene. Police allege the theft and have booked the individual on related
10-Year-Old Girl Fatally Struck, Boy Injured in Northwest Miami‑Dade Hit‑and‑Run
On Wednesday night a driver struck two chldren riding an e‑bike in northwest Miami‑Dade and fled the scene, the Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office said. A 10‑year‑old girl was kll and a boy was injured, according to the agency. The sheriff’s office said it
Miami-Dade crews use rope rescue to free people trapped in stalled elevator
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded after an elevator became stuck with people inside. Crews checked the occupants and found no injuries, but the car’s position required the department’s technical rescue team for a specialized extraction. Firefighters r
Two elderly Miami residents arrested after police raid substance den in Allapattah
Miami police say detectives made an undercover Co. Caine purchase in August at a home in Allapattah, after which detectives returned Wednesday and conducted a SWAT raid at the same residence. Officers arrested Magdaleno Medina, 73, and Cesar Valdes,
Man arrested after allegedly returning to workplace and taking about 30 iPads
A Hialeah man was arrested after police say he returned to a Sweetwater courier warehouse the same day he was fired and removed two boxes containing roughly 30 iPads. Investigators say the theft occurred on Sept. 4; eyewitnesses and surveillance foot
10-year-old girl struck by fleeing driver in Northwest Miami‑Dade dies, detectives say
A 10-year-old girl who was riding an electric bicycle in northwest Miami‑Dade was struck by a driver who fled the scene and has since died, authorities say. The collision and the driver’s departure were reported to local law enforcement, who are inve
Multi‑lane crash on Palmetto Expressway snarls Thursday morning commute
A crash on the southbound Palmetto Expressway near Northwest 103rd Street Thursday morning forced the closure of several lanes and caused heavy delays during the morning rush. The crash occurred during peak travel and Miami‑Dade traffic units respond
Jury Convicts North Miami Man in Fatal Triple sh00ting
A jury found Pierce Hoempler guilty of first- and second-degree murder for a November 2023 sh00ting that kll a neighbor and the neighbor’s two sons in North Miami. Police say the confrontation began with a physical fight outside an apartment building
Two juveniles critically hurt in Northwest Miami‑Dade hit‑and‑run, deputies search for driver
Deputies say two juveniles riding an electric bicycle were critically injured Wednesday night in a hit‑and‑run crash in Northwest Miami‑Dade. The collision and the driver's departure prompted an immediate search by sheriff's deputies who are investig
Driver flees after striking two juveniles on e-bike in Northwest Miami‑Dade
A driver struck two minors riding an electric bicycle and left the scene late Wednesday in Northwest Miami‑Dade. Deputies say the crash occurred as a northbound vehicle on Northwest 7th Avenue made a left turn onto Northwest 117th Street and hit the
Investigators: NTSB data shows excessive speed, late flap deployment before Miami cargo plane crash
An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport after investigators say flight data shows the aircraft was too fast on approach. The NTSB released cockpit voice and flight data recorder transcripts showing the pilots attempted
Two chldren taken to hospital after crash in northwest Miami‑Dade
A crash in northwest Miami‑Dade left two pediatric patients hospitalized, Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue said. MDFR crews responded to the scene and transported the chldren to area hospitals. Officials have not provided additional details about how the crash