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Substitute Teacher Charged After Loaded Gun Discovered at Hialeah School
A substitute teacher was arrested after school staff discovered a loaded firearm inside her backpack at a Hialeah school. Police took the woman into custody and allege the weapon was loaded when found on campus. The suspect, identified in court as Ch
Fatal crash in Brownsville involves unmarked Miami‑Dade deputy vehicle
A collision involving an unmarked Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office vehicle and two civilian cars occurred in northwest Miami‑Dade Wednesday night near the intersection of Northwest 51st Terrace and Northwest 33rd Avenue at about 7:42 p.m. Miami‑Dade Fire
Four Miami‑Dade truck schools urgently removed from federal training registry
Four commercial driving schools in Miami‑Dade were removed on an emergency basis from the federal training provider registry as part of a nationwide action affecting more than 100 schools. Among the programs listed are Soler & Soler Truck School, Ame
DoorDash driver arrested after tip-jar thefts at Homestead and Florida City eateries
Homestead police say they arrested a man after surveillance video allegedly showed him taking cash from tip jars at multiple businesses on Aug. 18. Officers say Richard Morfa, 44, entered a café in Homestead around noon and removed money from the tip
13-year-old hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Miami
A 13-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon at Northwest 12th Avenue and Northwest 7th Street. Miami Police responded to the crash around 2:30 p.m., and Miami Fire Rescue transported the juvenile t
Hialeah man charged in alleged $86,000 elder-exploitation scheme
A Hialeah man was arrested and charged after authorities say he took about $86,000 from his elderly parents' bank account. Rafael Evelio Barcelo, 67, faces counts including exploitation of an elderly or disabled person over $50,000, grand theft from
Two juveniles arrested after gunfire during planned fight in Hialeah community
Hialeah police say officers responded about 2:36 p.m. Tuesday after reports of gunfire at the Aquabella community where a pre-arranged physical altercation escalated. During the fight, someone produced a handgun and fired multiple rounds, with bullet
Couple charged after chldren allegedly held in semi-truck sleeper cab for years
Two adults have been charged in Orange County after authorities say four chldren lived in the sleeper cab of a commercial semi-truck and were mistreated from January 2020 through April 2026 while the truck traveled routes between Atlanta and Miami. T
Therapist arrested in Homestead on allegation of sexual contact with patient
A therapist was arrested after investigators allege the individual engaged in sexual contact with a patient at a Homestead facility. The defendant, identified in court as Michelle Luchau-Rebora, was brought before a judge in bond court following the
75-year-old arrested after wife stabbed while she slept, charged with attempted murder
Miami-Dade police say a 75-year-old man stabbed his wife while she was sleeping and was arrested on an attempted murder charge. Officers responded to the residence after the incident and took the man into custody. He was booked at the Turner Guilford
Deputy Hospitalized After Turnpike Crash, No Charges Filed Yet
A Miami-Dade deputy was hospitalized after a crash on the northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. The deputy was transported to the hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. The lanes were closed for a few hour
Police Cruiser Crash Results in One Hospitalization on Turnpike in Doral
A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office investigation is underway after a cruiser crash on the Turnpike in Doral resulted in one person being hospitalized. The incident occurred near Northwest 27th Street. No further details are available at this time.
Police Sweep Hialeah Neighborhood in sh00ting Investigation
Following a sh00ting in Hialeah, multiple individuals have been detained and two suspected vehicles have been located, police reported. The police sweep aims to gather more evidence and ensure public safety in the area. All individuals accused of a c
Three Individuals Arrested After Brawl at Miami Northwestern Senior High Ends with Stabbing
Three individuals were arrested after a violent fight at Miami Northwestern Senior High School escalated to a stabbing incident, according to Miami-Dade police. The arrests were made by the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. No further details were
Deputy Injured in Turnpike Crash, Stable Condition
A Miami-Dade deputy was injured in a crash on the Turnpike. The deputy is currently in stable condition, according to MDSO. No further details are available at this time.
Two Teens Stabbed at Miami Northwestern Senior High School
Two male students, ages 18 and 15, were hospitalized Monday after a stabbing at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, located at 1100 N. W. 71st Street in Liberty City. The 15-year-old suffered a laceration to his hand. A video of a violent brawl in