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Majority of local teachers back full-day cellphone ban amid social media concerns
More than 1,200 public school teachers in Broward and Miami-Dade responded to an annual teacher survey, a non-scientific poll distributed through the counties’ teacher unions. Eighty-seven percent said they support banning cellphones in schools for t
New Doral emergency fund offers up to $1,000 for families hit by immigration detentions
A new Doral Family Emergency Fund launched to provide short-term financial help to families whose relatives have been detained by federal immigration authorities. Eligible households can receive up to $1,000 for urgent needs such as groceries, rent,
Miami man receives life term after fatally sh00ting his wife in front of their chld
A Miami man was sentenced to life in prison after a jury convicted him of murdering his wife, who was sh0t in the presence of their daughter. The conviction and sentence were handed down in court this year following the fatal sh00ting. Prosecutors ch
FDLE agent fires, kll man after roadside struggle in southwest Miami‑Dade
Deputies responded shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday to a sh00ting near the intersection of Southwest 157th Avenue and Southwest 140th Street in southwest Miami‑Dade. Investigators say an agent inside a vehicle was approached by a man who began striking
One person sh0t during attempted robbery in northwest Miami-Dade early Friday
A person was sh0t after three armed suspects tried to rob them early Friday in northwest Miami‑Dade. Deputies say the three arrived in a red SUV around 1:55 a.m., demanded property and opened fire with a rifle and handguns as the victim attempted to
Teen wounded after argument inside car in Southwest Miami-Dade
A teenager was sh0t following a verbal altercation inside a vehicle in Southwest Miami-Dade. Rescue crews transported the teen to a hospital after the sh00ting. Miami-Dade police responded and are investigating the incident; no arrests or charges hav
16-year-old sh0t in southwest Miami-Dade, fire rescue says
A 16-year-old was sh0t in southwest Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said. The agency responded to an undisclosed location where the teen had been wounded. Officials have not released details about the circumstances, injuries, or any suspect
Woman Hospitalized After Pack of Dogs Attacks in Northwest Miami‑Dade
A woman was taken to a hospital after being attacked by multiple dogs in Northwest Miami‑Dade. Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene and provided initial aid while coordinating emergency medical transport. The victim was reported in cr
Person airlifted after sh00ting during dispute in southwest Miami‑Dade; suspect fled
A person was airlifted to a hospital after being sh0t during an argument in southwest Miami‑Dade on Thursday evening. Deputies say two people inside a car got into a fight at about 6:26 p.m.; when one person stepped out, the person remaining in the v
Former Miami‑Dade teacher faces additional charges as more victims emerge
A former Miami‑Dade public school teacher who was previously arrested on allegations of showing pornography to students and inappropriate touching is now facing new charges as additional victims have come forward. Authorities say the earlier arrest r
Person airlifted to hospital after southwest Miami-Dade sh00ting
A person was airlifted to the hospital after being sh0t in southwest Miami-Dade, officials said. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported the person was sh0t in an undisclosed area and transported to Jackson South Medical Center. Authorities did not release t
Single‑engine plane lands in field beside Miami Executive Airport; pilot walks away uninjured
A single‑engine aircraft made an emergency landing in a field adjacent to Miami Executive Airport, and the pilot exited the plane without injury. Authorities responded to the scene and secured the area. No injuries were reported. The aircraft will be
Family Speaks Out After Fatal Cargo Plane Crash Near Miami International Airport
A man was kll in a cargo plane crash near Miami International Airport in northwest Miami‑Dade. His family is publicly addressing the death and the impact of the crash. Authorities have confirmed the fatality; further investigative actions were not de
Small plane makes rough landing in southwest Miami-Dade; pilot uninjured
A pilot was involved in a rough landing in southwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene. No injuries were reported. Authorities remained on scene and no further details were immedi
Jogger struck by car while running in Homestead, airlifted with serious injuries
A jogger was struck by a vehicle while running in Homestead. The injured person was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries. Police report the driver remained at the scene and was not found to be at fault.
On-duty FDLE agent shoots, kll person after altercation in southwest Miami-Dade
An on-duty Florida Department of Law Enforcement agent sh0t and kll a person near Southwest 157th Avenue and 140th Street at about 9:10 a.m. Thursday after the person approached the agent's vehicle, struck the car window and, investigators say, attac