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FIU motorman hurt in Doral crash, taken to hospital
A Florida International University motorman was injured in a crash in Doral on Friday and was transported to a hospital. Emergency responders on scene moved the injured employee to medical care; no further details on the crash were released. Authorit
Off‑Duty Miami‑Dade Deputy Hospitalized After Lightning Strike on Patrol Vehicle in Doral
An off‑duty Miami‑Dade deputy was hospitalized after lightning struck his patrol vehicle while he was seated inside during an assignment in Doral. Investigators said the lightning hit the vehicle directly. The deputy was transported to a hospital for
Doral crash after deputy traffic stop leaves driver dead, deputies say
A violent crash in Doral during a traffic stop left another driver critically injured and later dead, deputies said. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies from the Robbery Intervention Unit were conducting a traffic stop when they say a car sped away;
Off-duty Miami-Dade deputy taken to hospital after lightning strikes cruiser near Doral fire-rescue headquarters
A lightning strike near the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue building in Doral sent an off-duty Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputy to the hospital. The deputy was in a cruiser at the time of the strike and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Authoritie
Flood advisories canceled for parts of northern Miami‑Dade and central Broward as heavy rain moves out
Flood advisories for portions of northern Miami‑Dade County and central Broward County were canceled Thursday afternoon after thunderstorms moved through much of South Florida. The Miami‑Dade advisory, covering Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Miami Lakes, Op
Fugitive Wanted for Desertion Arrested After Fatal Crash Involving Miami‑Dade Deputy
A man wanted for military desertion was taken into custody following a crash that authorities say was fatal and involved a Miami‑Dade deputy. The collision prompted an immediate response from Miami‑Dade law enforcement, who secured the scene and arre
Miami-Dade commissioner and sheriff push back against proposed marketing deal with video game maker
A Miami-Dade county commissioner and the sheriff publicly opposed county leaders' plan to explore a marketing campaign with the makers of a popular video game that could generate revenue for the county. Both officials criticized the proposal and urge
Off-duty sheriff’s deputy hospitalized after lightning strikes at Doral fire-rescue facility
A lightning bolt struck the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue building in Doral and injured an off-duty Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputy, who was taken to a hospital. Traffic cameras captured the strike at the facility, and emergency responders from Miami-Dade Fire
Possible lightning strike at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Doral station sends one person to hospital
A suspected lightning strike at the Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue building in Doral injured one person and prompted a medical response. Miami‑Dade authorities transported the individual to a hospital; no further injuries or damage have been reported. Offici
Man Arrested Weeks After Dirt-Bike Collision That Struck Girl on Miami Beach Street
Authorities arrested Mandrell Ceydrec Rolle Jr. on Wednesday in connection with a Aug. 22 incident in which a girl was struck by a dirt bike on a busy Miami Beach street. Police say he faces multiple charges related to the collision. The arrest came
Off-duty deputy hospitalized after lightning strike hits car near Doral fire rescue HQ
An off-duty Miami-Dade deputy was taken to the hospital after his vehicle was struck by lightning near the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue training center headquarters in Doral. Deputies responded about 5:14 p.m. to reports of a medical emergency and investig
Man arrested in Homestead fatal sh00ting, suspect accused of pulling trigger
A 37-year-old man was taken into custody after a fatal sh00ting in Homestead that left a 60-year-old dead. Authorities identified the suspect as Kentreal Smith and say he is suspected of pulling the trigger in the incident. Police arrested Smith and
New Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Confronts Early Challenges, Marks STEM Investment
Miami-Dade County’s new school superintendent spent his first week on the job addressing immediate district challenges while highlighting a recent investment in STEM programs. During his initial week, he encountered operational issues facing the dist
Man identified in Brownsville crash that authorities say kll another driver
Miami-Dade police identified a man they say was driving after fleeing a traffic stop when he ran a stop sign and crashed into another vehicle in Brownsville, kll the other driver, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies say the driver fled the initial tr
Three Arrested After Undercover Sting Targets Counterfeit Goods in West Miami‑Dade
Three people were arrested after investigators said an undercover operation at a Miami clothing store uncovered the sale of counterfeit merchandise. The operation unfolded when undercover agents made purchases inside the store and identified the item
Man arrested in Miami Beach after dirt bike collision with chld during officers’ response
Miami Beach police say a man was arrested Wednesday in connection with an Aug. 22 incident in which a dirt bike rider struck a chld while fleeing officers. Officers responded that evening to multiple 911 calls reporting four dirt bike riders driving