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fromMiami Herald
4 days ago

'The invoice has no detail': County accountants flagged foundation's check request

Lack of financial documentation for $200,000 payment to A3 Foundation raises questions about its legitimacy.
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#daniella-levine-cava
fromMiami Herald
6 days ago

Heart disease forecast to rise in South Florida. Here's what one hospital is doing

Jackson South Medical Center has renovated its catheterization lab to enhance cardiac care services in response to increasing heart disease rates.
#child-abuse
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Stabbed U.S Postal Service worker released from hospital. No arrests made: cops

A U.S. Postal Service worker was stabbed in Biscayne Park following a verbal altercation.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Cyclist air lifted to Jackson after crash in Northwest Miami-Dade: MDSO

A bicyclist was hospitalized after colliding with a car in Northwest Miami-Dade.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Don Soffer, who sketched an idea for Aventura on a napkin, dies at 92

Don Soffer, developer of Aventura and Aventura Mall, passed away at 92, leaving a lasting legacy in South Florida.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Heat advisory issued for Miami-Dade and Broward - and it could feel like 105

A heat advisory has been issued for Miami-Dade and Broward counties due to high temperatures and humidity.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Police officer hit by an off-road vehicle in Miami-Dade. Man is behind bars

A man was arrested for attempted murder after hitting a police officer with an off-road vehicle in Miami-Dade.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Man killed girlfriend before shooting self in apparent murder-suicide, MDSO says

Deputies found 29-year-old Ana Beatriz Santo Rodriguez outside a home near the 1000 block of Northwest 127th Path in the Tamiami area Friday, according to police detective Joseph Peguero Rivera. She was already dead.
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fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

A $50 million 'flood-proof' mansion in bayfront Miami. Here are 5 takeaways

G House combines luxury and climate resilience to endure severe flooding and storms.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Standoff in Kendale Lakes ends in arrest, Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office says

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office tactical team deputies arrested a man Thursday afternoon following a brief standoff at a house in the Kendale Lakes neighborhood.
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fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Sheriff wants more dollars from Miami-Dade, says safety is at risk in mayor's budget

Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz warned county commissioners that Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's proposed budget doesn't provide enough funding for public safety, requesting a $93 million increase.
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fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Miami-Dade might fire lobbyist Ron Book - but only if the votes don't go his way

Ron Book faces potential termination of his Miami-Dade lobbying contract initiated by Commissioner Oliver Gilbert.
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fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Miami-Dade schools ends citizenship classes for immigrants after federal cuts

Miami-Dade County Public Schools has canceled citizenship courses due to funding cuts from federal authorities.
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fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

1 killed, 2 injured in wrong-way crash on Palmetto Expressway, officials say

A wrong-way crash on the Palmetto Expressway resulted in one death and two serious injuries.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago
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Fight escalates to gunfire barrage near Key West's top tourist destination: cops

A fight in Key West escalated into gunfire, resulting in serious injuries and a suspect in custody.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
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Shooting leaves one man dead in south Miami-Dade. MDSO deputies are investigating

A 35-year-old man was shot and killed in South Miami-Dade, prompting authorities to seek community tips for investigation.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

2 people rushed to hospital after afternoon shooting in Miami-Dade, deputies say

Two victims hospitalized after shooting in Northeast Miami-Dade County.
No suspects identified in ongoing investigation.
#budget-deficit
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fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

$50 million 'flood proof bunker' rises on Biscayne Bay. Is mansion a model for the future?

The 'G House' is a $50 million flood-resistant mansion in Palmetto Bay, boasting luxury features like a golf course and an elevated design.
#real-estate
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
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Miami-Dade's sagging condo market could be 'next great crisis' as values drop

Miami-Dade condominiums are experiencing a slight decline in value as other property types see growth, marking a potential crisis in this sector.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
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Property values are cooling in Miami-Dade. New report hints at weakness to come

Miami-Dade's real estate market is showing signs of a slowdown with a shift towards a buyer's market as growth rates decline.
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Miami man arrested in fatal hit-and-run where 82-year-old man thrown 150 feet

Anofils was driving recklessly and at a high rate of speed when he struck 82-year-old Austin Noel, who was crossing the street at approximately 3:40 a.m.
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fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

High-ranking Miami-Dade jail official was 3 times over legal limit in DUI crash: FHP

Around 8:50 p.m., a Florida Highway Patrol trooper arrived at the site of a car crash and found Omar Fernandez, 50, sleeping in the passenger seat of a white Toyota Camry.
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fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Man lured 11-year-old into restroom at Miami-Dade park - and raped her: deputies

An 18-year-old man raped an 11-year-old girl in a park restroom after luring her inside.
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Why is Jackson South's maternity ward closing? Here's what the CEO told leaders

Miami-Dade's Jackson South maternity ward will close due to a decline in births and increased demand for other healthcare services.
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fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Homeless woman sexually abused by Miami-Dade man who offered place to stay: cops

A homeless woman was kidnapped and sexually assaulted by Yunior Pulido after he offered her help.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

How is Trump's immigration policy affecting Miami businesses? A new survey asks

The immigration crackdown is causing significant anxiety among Miami-Dade businesses, particularly regarding their non-citizen employees' work permits.
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Miami-Dade fire lieutenant accused of secretly filming colleagues in station bathrooms

Detectives arrested a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue lieutenant for secretly videoing colleagues inside fire station bathrooms, accumulating over 600 clips on a disguised camera.
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fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

High wind gusts and heavy showers lash much of Miami-Dade and Broward counties

Tropical Storm Chantal caused significant weather impacts in Miami-Dade and Broward, including high winds and rainfall.
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fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Doral man hit woman on the head with rock and sexually assaulted her, says MDSO

Daysnel Hernandez, 41, assaulted a woman multiple times with a weapon in a parking lot.
Healthcare
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

This Miami-area hospital is closing its maternity ward. What it means for patients

Jackson South Medical Center's labor and delivery unit will close this fall, worsening maternal care access in southern Miami-Dade.
#gun-violence
fromMiami Herald
4 weeks ago

Man accused of hitting Florida City murder victim in head with brick after he was shot

Police arrested Luis Guillermo Alvarez, 55, who allegedly kicked Christopher Shannon Allen after he was shot and hit him with a brick, resulting in death.
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fromMiami Herald
4 weeks ago

'Protection, not deportation': Miami Haitian leaders call for reversal of TPS decision

Haitian community leaders urge the Trump administration to restore Temporary Protected Status, emphasizing the dire situation in Haiti and the contributions of Haitians to South Florida.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Miami driver killed a pedestrian - then he escaped on foot, cops say

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run incident in North Miami-Dade early Sunday.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Child dies after being found floating in pool in El Portal, sheriff's office says

A little girl has tragically died after being discovered floating in a pool in El Portal early Friday morning, as confirmed by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
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fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

She wanted to speak against an ICE deal with Miami-Dade. She ended up in jail instead

Camila Ramos was forcibly removed from a Miami-Dade County Commission meeting while protesting an ICE agreement.
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fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

New Section 8 rent vouchers frozen in Miami-Dade because of funding shortfall

The freeze on new Section 8 vouchers in Miami-Dade highlights a significant funding shortfall affecting low-income tenants.
The funding shortfall in Miami-Dade has resulted in a freeze of nearly 5,000 applicants for rental assistance.
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fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Metrorail service has been halted and Miami-Dade Government Center evacuated

Suspicious package at Miami-Dade Government Center led to evacuation and suspension of transit services.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Deputy shoots, kills armed man after 'simple traffic stop' goes wrong, MDSO says

At the end of the day, this was a simple traffic stop. This could have been just a citation, and everyone could have gone home.
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fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

3-year-old watched her mother get killed in Miami-Dade, cops say. Ex-boyfriend cuffed

A 3-year-old girl reported her mother 'now sleeping' after her mother was killed by an ex-boyfriend with a history of stalking.
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fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Domestic workers in Miami-Dade rally for more rights

Domestic workers rally for better wages, protections, and respect on International Domestic Workers' Day.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

1 killed, 1 injured after a trio squabbling ended in Miami-Dade double stabbing

"It's unclear where the suspect is being detained by deputies. His identity won't be released until an investigation is completed."
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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Report: Cops looking to arrest ex-NFL WR Brown

Antonio Brown is facing attempted murder charges based on allegations related to a shooting incident during a boxing event in Miami.
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fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

5 children, 3 adults hospitalized after major crash in Miami-Dade, officials say

A South Miami-Dade crash injured eight people, including five children, resulting in multiple hospitalizations.
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fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Tri-Rail and Miami-Dade County bus collision was caused by hit-and-run: officials

A Tri-Rail train collided with a bus pushed onto the tracks by a box truck driver who fled the scene, but no injuries occurred.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

ICE and Border Patrol will be at the Club World Cup in Miami. Is that normal?

Given the intensity of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigrants, CBP's participation has caused consternation and fear that the event could be unsafe for immigrants.
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Multiple crew members involved in a murder-for-hire plot have begun pleading guilty, unraveling a conspiracy linked to wealthy developer Sergio Pino.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Disgraced pastor turns down year offer and now faces a jury, life in prison

Pastor Eric Readon faces life in prison after rejecting a plea deal for a lesser sentence related to the theft of an elderly man's home.
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fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

This Miami middle school student has made it her mission to help teen moms

Mina Boomer initiates a donation drive to support teen moms at C.O.P.E. Center, aiming to reduce stigma and provide necessary resources.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Man slams 5-year-old against wall, barricades himself self from deputies

Authorities report that a man has barricaded himself in his West Miami-Dade apartment after allegedly injuring his 5-year-old son by slamming him against a wall.
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fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Immigration groups slam new Miami-Dade jail agreement with ICE

The proposed agreement with ICE could hinder efforts to locate inmates awaiting deportation transfers.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Cuban rapper Chocolate MC arrested after robbing fan who asked for a photo: MDSO

Cuban rapper Chocolate MC allegedly attempted to rob a fan at gunpoint, resulting in his arrest.
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fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Need help but can't make a phone call? You can now text 911 in Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade's new text-to-911 service enhances emergency communication, especially for those unable to make voice calls.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Parts of Miami-Dade under flash flood warning through Monday evening. See where

Flash floods may impact northern Miami-Dade until Monday evening, with heavy thunderstorms causing 2 to 3 inches of rain in affected areas.
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fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Two boaters are rescued by helicopter after vessel overturns near Homestead

Around 3:40 a.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to an emergency call about a boat that had people onboard and had overturned about three miles east of Homestead's Bayfront Park.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Former Miami corrections officer sentenced for COVID loan program fraud

A former Miami-Dade correctional officer was sentenced to four months for wire fraud related to COVID-19 relief funds.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

This popular national fried chicken chain finally opens its first Miami restaurant

Huey Magoo's has opened its first restaurant in Miami-Dade County, marking a significant expansion for the brand.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Will all Miami-Dade prosecutors be disqualified in OnlyFans model's murder case?

Courtney Clenney's defense team seeks disqualification of the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, claiming legal breach after the lead prosecutor's exit over access to privileged materials.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami-Dade deputies up patrols near places of worship after slayings at Jewish museum in DC

Increased security measures follow the tragic shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, prompting local law enforcement actions in Miami-Dade.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami-Dade sets thousands of stray cats free. Should feeding them be legal?

Virginia Dieppa feeds and cares for stray cats in Kendall but faces backlash from the community and local government.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Dozens arrested after rooster-fighting ring bust in West Miami-Dade, deputies say

A police call about fighting led to the bust of an illegal rooster-fighting ring, resulting in major arrests and cash seizures.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami clinic owner withdraws guilty plea, loses at trial, sentenced in $16M fraud

Miami-Dade clinic operators were sentenced for defrauding Medicaid with false claims and kickback schemes.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Young Talent Big Dreams drew hundreds of performers. Meet the 2025 winners

Tamerlan Guliyev, a ninth-grader from New World School of the Arts, won the Overall Grand Prize at the Young Talent Big Dreams competition for his dance to 'Dancin' Fool'.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

How to watch the Herald Silver Knight Awards that honor top high school students

The Silver Knight Award Ceremony on May 22, 2024, highlights the achievements of 935 high school seniors nominated from over 120 schools in Miami-Dade and Broward.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Bribery charge could land Metrorail maintenance supervisor in prison, feds say

Dale Robinson, a former transit superintendent, pleaded guilty to soliciting a bribe in a scheme involving a contractor for Miami's Metrorail maintenance contracts.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Ex-Miami-Dade commission chair denied new trial after convicted on corruption charges

Joe Martinez's motion for a new trial was denied, and he is set to be sentenced for public corruption charges next month.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

South Florida under flood watch amid rain deluge; Miami Beach opens garages to residents

South Florida is under a flood watch due to expected heavy rainfall, with some areas anticipating 8 inches or more.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami-Dade jurors opt for life over death for convicted murderer of small-time dealer

Jurors have spared Anthawn Ragan Jr. from the death penalty, sentencing him to life in prison instead.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

3 busted in sex trafficking sting during week of F-1 Miami Grand Prix: officials

Human trafficking remains a critical issue, especially involving minors, as demonstrated by recent sting operations.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Three men hospitalized after early-morning stabbing in Westchester, deputies say

Blood and discarded clothing could be seen in the driveway of the Miami-Dade home where sheriff's deputies said they found three men with stab wounds on Thursday morning.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

A huge Miami DMV office is closing - but just for one day for upgrades

People often have to wait hours in line at DMV offices across South Florida to get a walk-in appointment, while online scheduling portals are booked out for weeks.
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fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Tickets from a Miami Publix and gas station split a Florida Lottery jackpot

Five Saturday players of the Powerball, Fantasy 5, Florida Lotto and Cash4Life games hold jackpot winning tickets, and two of them bought their tickets in Miami-Dade.
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fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office announces new non-emergency phone number

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has introduced a new non-emergency phone number, 305-SHERIFF, to assist residents with issues like noise complaints and minor traffic accidents.
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fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

A ticket sold in the Miami area won Thursday's only Florida Lottery jackpot

A single Quick Pick ticket in Miami-Dade won a $114,279 jackpot on a light day for Florida Lottery drawings.
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