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Former Offender Now Assists Authorities in Detecting Card-Skimming Devices
A Miami-Dade man who formerly made and installed card skimmers is now working with local and federal law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service, to help detect the devices. He said his criminal activity began as a teenager with substance sale
City launches social media campaign to show how property taxes fund services ahead of November vote
The city has begun a social media campaign to show residents how property tax dollars support daily services and the employees who provide them. Videos feature staff such as the municipal homeless initiative coordinator and workers who maintain parks
Two South Florida Men Sentenced for $34.8M Medicare Brace Fraud
Two South Florida men were sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiring to defraud Medicare by billing for orthotic braces that beneficiaries did not need. Federal prosecutors say Kenneth Charles Kessler III of Miami and Michael Andrew Gomez of Mira
Bahamian artist kll when vehicle fled Miami-Dade traffic stop and crashed
A Bahamian artist was kll after a vehicle fled a Miami-Dade traffic stop and crashed, county authorities say. The driver fled the scene following the stop; the crash proved fatal for the artist. Loved ones, lawmakers and collaborators overseas are mo
Man accused of using fake ID to steal Rolex from Pompano Beach condo
A Hollywood man is accused of presenting counterfeit identity documents to a FedEx driver at a Pompano Beach condominium on May 13 to steal a $7,190 Rolex Datejust, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies said. Hollywood police arrested him Wednesday on gr
Suspect Arrested After Armed Robbery at Opa-locka Discount Store
An armed robbery at a Family Dollar in Opa-locka Friday resulted in a suspect being taken into custody following a multi-agency search. Officers arrived after the robbery was reported and saw the suspect fleeing on foot, then established a perimeter
Civilian driver identified in Northwest Miami‑Dade rollover that kll one
Authorities say the civilian driver who died in a violent rollover wreck in Northwest Miami‑Dade has been identified. The fatal crash occurred earlier this week and investigators remain on scene as the probe continues. No additional details, includin
Perimeter Established in Opa-locka After Possible Robbery Reports
Miami-Dade deputies established a perimeter in Opa-locka following reports of a possible robbery. Deputies responded to the area and were seen with guns drawn while securing the scene. Authorities remained on scene and were investigating the reports
Driver kll after collision involving fleeing suspect in northwest Miami‑Dade
A person driving a vehicle died after a crash that authorities say was caused by a suspect fleeing law enforcement in northwest Miami‑Dade. Police say the crash occurred during the suspect’s attempt to escape and the driver was kll at the scene. Inve
SWAT ends standoff, robbery suspect taken into custody in Opa-locka
A robbery suspect was taken into custody after a SWAT standoff in Opa-locka on Friday. Police negotiated with the individual before members of a tactical team secured the scene and placed the suspect under arrest. Authorities identified the person as
Fatal stabbing at Brickell high-rise under investigation
Miami police are investigating a stabbing at a high-rise condominium in the Brickell neighborhood that left a woman dead. Officers were called to the building and began an investigation on scene. Detectives continue to gather evidence and interview w
Woman Found Stabbed Overnight at Brickell High-Rise; Miami Police Investigating
Miami police are investigating after a woman was found stabbed multiple times early Friday morning inside a luxury high-rise in Brickell. Officers were called to the building and have opened an investigation into the incident. Neighbors told reporter
Young boy sent to Guatemala as parents deported, siblings remain in U.S.
Tears and goodbyes at Miami International Airport marked the departure Friday when the youngest Domingo chld was sent to Guatemala to live with his parents after they were taken into immigration custody last month. Family members said the separation
Woman kll in early-morning stabbing inside Brickell high-rise
A woman was found fatally stabbed inside the Solitair apartment building in Brickell after a call reporting the incident at about 4:45 a.m. Friday. Miami Fire Rescue personnel pronounced the victim dead at the scene while a large Miami Police Departm
Stabbing under investigation at Brickell high‑rise
Miami police are investigating a reported stabbing inside a high‑rise condominium in the Brickell neighborhood. Officers responded to the Solitair Brickell after the incident and law enforcement presence was captured on building cameras. Investigator
Police Investigating Fatal Stabbing at Solitair Building in Brickell
Miami police responded to a reported stabbing at the Solitair high-rise in Brickell on Sept. 4, 2026, that left one person dead. Officers and detectives are on scene and the Miami Police Department confirmed investigators are handling the case. No ad