Police: 1 arrested after shooting leaves senior amputee dead at Sunrise apartment complex
A suspect was taken into custody after police say a shooting at a Sunrise apartment complex left an elderly man dead overnight Wednesday.
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Video shows Pompano Beach firefighters rescue ducklings trapped in storm drain
A storm drain turned into an unlikely rescue scene this past Saturday night when firefighters stepped in to save a dozen trapped ducklings and reunite them with their mother.
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Feds warn against flying drones at stadium on 7 FIFA World Cup game days
Federal authorities warned against drone flights over and around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens during FIFA World Cup game days.
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Epstein’s long-time administrative assistant testifies before House committee
Lesley Groff, who worked as an administrative assistant for Jeffrey Epstein, testified on Tuesday before the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
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Southern Baptists elect new president who decried 'drift' in conservative denomination
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Southern Baptists on Tuesday elected a new leader who has decried a “decline and drift” within the denomination and whose supporters include an outspoken faction seeking to move the solidly conservative body even further to the right.
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Mom to Mom: Immunotherapy gives mother hope with son’s food allergy
More than 170 foods can cause immediate allergic reactions. The “Big 9″ are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. The symptoms can be anything from hives to swelling.
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Some host cities are aiming to house, not arrest, homeless people ahead of the World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Just a mile from Atlanta's stadium, which will welcome tens of thousands of fans to World Cup games this month, dozens of people were camped out on a downtown sidewalk waiting for a homeless shelter to open.
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Miami Sunset Senior High grad becomes NASA astronaut chosen for Artemis III mission
NASA announced on Tuesday that a Miami Sunset Senior High School graduate who went on to become a NASA astronaut and U.S. Army Colonel had been selected for the Artemis III mission.
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Broward detective releases video of 2 wanted for Oakland Park burglary
Broward Sheriff’s Office Detective Danny Perez asked the public for help on Tuesday with identifying two burglars who stole from All American Marine Service in Oakland Park.
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Mother to judge: Fatal shooting in Lauderhill ‘could have been prevented’
Reginald Merisma had threatened Anthony Johnson before Johnson, 35, called 911 on Sunday, and police officers found Merisma, 35, dead, according to the Lauderhill Police Department.
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Could another earthquake in the Gulf hit? Here’s the aftershock forecast
A rare magnitude 6.1 earthquake near western Cuba that was felt across parts of Florida on Monday could be followed by aftershocks in the days and weeks ahead, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
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Man admits to firing ‘warning shot’ at driver during red light argument in Miami-Dade, deputy reports
A 24-year-old man confessed to firing a “warning shot” at a driver during an argument on Monday afternoon in southwestern Miami-Dade County, according to a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy’s report.
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Somali referee won't officiate in World Cup after being denied entry into the United States
Somali referee Omar Artan won't officiate in the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States.
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Hulk Hogan died of natural causes Florida police report says in closing investigation
MIAMI (AP) — Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died of natural causes last year, according a report by Florida police that formally closes the investigation into his death.
Law enforcement warns of undercover operations during FIFA World Cup in Miami
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero Stutz and State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said on Friday that human trafficking and crowd control will be their priority during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Wildlife officers investigate raccoon attack in North Miami
Wildlife officers are investigating after a woman was reportedly attacked by three raccoons in North Miami.
Detectives identify Californian woman who died while snorkeling off state park in Broward
Kellie Williams, an experienced swimmer and American Airlines flight attendant who was born in California and lived in South Florida, died while snorkeling off Broward County. She was 30.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert resigns to run for Wilson’s seat
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert, a former two-term Miami Gardens mayor, is running for U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson’s seat.
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics
Soccer fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport's grandest stage, the World Cup. They'll pack bars and fan zones, singing chants and debating who is going to win it all.
Viral New Zealand soccer star meets Argentine social media influencer who boosted following to 5M
Tim Payne couldn't wait to give Valen Scarsini a big hug and tell him thanks a million.
Black bear spotted again in Port St. Lucie neighborhood, trap camera shows
A black bear that was first spotted roaming around Port St. Lucie has been seen again, this time by a local trapper in the Tradition community.
Police: Woman vanishes off Dania Beach, washes ashore dead in Hollywood Beach
A woman was snorkeling or diving in the ocean off Dania Beach when she vanished and later washed ashore dead at Hollywood Beach, according to the Hollywood Police Department.
University of South Florida student stabs 2 before being found dead nearby, deputies say
Two students were stabbed this week at a Tampa apartment complex near the campus of the University of South Florida, authorities confirmed.
U.S. Coast Guard search for Lynette Hooker continues in Bahamas
The search for a 55-year-old Michigan woman who vanished in the Bahamas while traveling with her 58-year-old husband continued on Thursday, as U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service special agents were investigating the case.
Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones to share ‘what comes next’ as Wilson resigns, Gantt seeks his seat
Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones asked his supporters on Thursday to meet him on Tuesday at the Koinonia Worship Center in Hollywood.
Feds rescue 240 Haitian migrants from sinking boat at sea: CBP commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott shared an aerial video and photos on Thursday that he described as a team’s rescue at sea.
Doral to swear in new police chief on June 17
Matthew Castillo will be leaving his post as Miami Springs police chief to take over the Doral Police Department in about 13 days, city officials announced on Thursday.
Hollywood detectives investigate woman’s death after her body washes ashore
Homicide detectives were investigating a woman’s death on Thursday morning, hours after her body washed ashore in Hollywood Beach, according to the Hollywood Police Department.
Florida black bear roams through Port St. Lucie community
Residents in Port St. Lucie’s Tradition community woke up to an unusual sight Tuesday morning: a Florida black bear roaming through their neighborhood.
Man who killed his girlfriend’s baby and threw the body in a pond is executed in Florida
STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who confessed to killing his girlfriend’s infant daughter and throwing her body in a pond three decades ago was executed Tuesday evening.
Video shows driver in ocean after fatal hit-and run Florida beachside crash
Witnesses recorded videos of Deanna Harrell driving a black Ford F-150 pickup truck with frontal crash damage seaside in Daytona Beach Shores.
JetBlue growth at FLL gives Broward mayor hope after Spirit shutdown
Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen was excited about JetBlue’s expansion at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Police: Woman forges 90 checks to steal from Hialeah jewelry store owner
A 39-year-old woman stands accused of stealing $46,455 from her former boss in Hialeah, according to a police officer’s arrest report.
Florida lawmakers pass plan to put property tax cuts on November ballot
Florida lawmakers fast-tracked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to put property tax cuts on the November ballot, with both the House and Senate passing it early Tuesday afternoon.
FEMA acting chief at National Hurricane Center: Response ‘starts with local and state governments’
Robert Fenton, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, was at the National Hurricane Center in Miami-Dade County on Monday, the first day of this hurricane season.