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Police investigate after man shot dead in Florida City
A shooting left a man dead Wednesday in Florida City, authorities confirmed.
Fourth suspect arrested in armed robbery of University of Miami defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald
Police have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the armed robbery of University of Miami defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald during a home invasion at an Airbnb earlier this month in Florida City.
Florida City police arrest trio in armed robbery of UM defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald
Police on Thursday arrested three suspects who officers say are accused of robbing University of Miami defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald during an armed home invasion while he attended an Airbnb party earlier this month in Florida City.
Masked Florida City woman shot man twice in chest through sliding door, cops say
Florida City police arrested a woman earlier this month for a shooting that occurred last summer.
MDSO: 2 arrested after fatal home invasion robbery partially live-streamed on Facebook
Two people were arrested Monday in connection with a fatal home invasion robbery in Florida City that was partially live-streamed on Facebook last month, authorities said.
Police: Miami defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald robbed by armed suspects in Florida City
University of Miami defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald was robbed by armed suspects early Saturday morning in Florida City, police said.
Authorities ID Florida City man killed after being trapped under vehicle
Authorities have identified a man who died after being trapped under a vehicle in Florida City on Tuesday.
Police: Florida City shooting victim not expected to survive
Police in Florida City responded to reports of a shooting.
Florida City shooting leaves man dead, another wounded
A man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting early Tuesday in Florida City, police said.
Felon convicted of child abuse faces child sex abuse charge in Miami-Dade
A 39-year-old felon who had been convicted of child abuse was facing a charge for child sex abuse on Saturday in Miami-Dade County.
Man in wheelchair dies after being struck by tanker truck in Florida City
A man in a wheelchair was killed Thursday morning in a crash involving a tanker truck in Florida City, police confirmed to Local 10 News.
Florida City bakery/restaurant demolished months after propane gas explosion
A Florida City bakery and restaurant was demolished Thursday after it was wrecked by a propane gas explosion back in May, which sent 10 people to the hospital.
Miami-Dade deputies: Man with stolen gun arrested after hit-and-run crash
A 53-year-old man faced charges over a hit-and-run crash and possession of a stolen gun in Miami-Dade County, records show.
Man airlifted after being shot multiple times in Florida City
Police are investigating a shooting that they said left a man in critical conditon in Florida City.
Branches serves up food and community for Florida City families
Inside the kitchen at Branches in Florida City, the Thanksgiving rush begins before sunrise. Stoves roar to life, ovens fill with roasting turkeys and volunteers move quickly to prepare more than a thousand hot meals for families in need.
Mother of 3 arrested after kids found living in ‘hazardous’ Florida City home, cops say
A Florida City mother was arrested Monday after police responding to a domestic violence call said they found her children living amid dog feces, hazardous clutter and more than a year of missed school.
Man accused of trying to kidnap girl at Florida City motel on Halloween
A 44-year-old man was arrested after authorities say he and another individual tried to lure a young girl into a vehicle outside a Florida City motel on Halloween.
Man who got away from Homestead police arrested at home in Miami-Dade: Police
A man who had gotten away from police officers in July after a woman accused him of kidnapping was arrested and appeared in court on Friday in Miami-Dade County.
Florida City police chase ends with 3 juveniles in custody, authorities say
Three juveniles were taken into custody after the driver of a stolen vehicle led police on a chase through Florida City late Tuesday night, authorities confirmed.
Police: Homestead cop arrested on DUI charge after 3-vehicle crash in Florida City
A Homestead police officer was arrested Tuesday on a DUI charge after allegedly striking two vehicles in Florida City, authorities confirmed in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday.
Semitruck driver in deadly illegal U-turn crash on Florida’s Turnpike appears in court
A semitruck driver accused of making an illegal U-turn on Florida’s Turnpike and causing a crash that killed three people from South Florida appeared in court Tuesday in California.
Deputies investigating gang activity in Florida City arrest 2, seize 3 weapons, drugs
Early Saturday morning, two deputies who were investigating gang activity saw an armed man hiding behind a tree early Friday morning, in Florida City, records show.
Police: 21-year-old felon known as 556 keeps piling up weapon-related charges in Miami-Dade
Gang unit detectives reported a 21-year-old felon’s street name in Miami-Dade County’s Deep South is 556, after the caliber of a bullet mostly used in AR-15-style rifles.
Man kicked Florida City murder victim, hit him with brick after other man shot him, cops say
Authorities made a second arrest over the weekend in connection with a deadly May shooting in Florida City.
Florida City smoke shop files negligence lawsuit after restaurant explosion blamed on gas leak
The owners of a Florida City smoke shop destroyed in a fiery restaurant explosion last month have filed a negligence lawsuit against the gas company they blame for a blast that authorities say left 10 hospitalized and multiple businesses damaged.
19-year-old arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Florida City
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Florida City that left another man dead last month, authorities confirmed in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.
Police: Man shot multiple times in Florida City
Florida City police are investigating an early morning shooting that left a man injured Tuesday.
New video shows aftermath of Florida City business explosion
Newly obtained video shows the aftermath of an explosive emergency in Florida City.
Propane tank explosion at Florida City strip mall leaves 10 hospitalized
A gas explosion at a commercial strip mall in Florida City left ten people hospitalized and caused a partial roof collapse at a bakery on Saturday morning, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
Man accused of killing 65-year-old outside Homestead food store
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of a 65-year-old man outside a Homestead supermarket, an attack investigators say was captured on surveillance video and witnessed by multiple bystanders.
Teen charged as adult in deadly Florida City shooting possibly tied to marijuana exchange
A 15-year-old boy is facing adult charges in connection with a deadly shooting in Florida City that left one teenager dead and another critically wounded, Local 10 News learned Thursday.
Dry weather fuels south Miami-Dade brush fire, but official says ‘we think it’s in a good place’
Dry weather continues to fuel the flames of the brush fire in southwest Miami-Dade.
Brush fire continues to disrupt traffic to and from the Florida Keys and Florida City
A brush fire continued to disrupt the traffic to and from Florida City and the Florida Keys on Friday night.
Family of boy killed by stray bullet files lawsuit against Florida City apartment complex
For the first time since 9-year-old Tay Tay Scott was killed by a stray bullet, his mother is speaking out. Through tears, she said her son was her everything — and believes better security at their apartment complex could have saved his life.
1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Florida City
Detectives were investigating a fatal shooting on Friday in Florida City.
Police: Pair face attempted murder charges in Florida City drive-by shooting caught on camera
Two men from Miami-Dade County have been arrested and face charges of attempted murder after a Ring camera captured one of them firing from a moving SUV at a man who had just arrived at his home in Florida City, police confirmed Thursday.
Teen faces judge in connection with Florida City drive-by shooting that injured another minor
A 15-year-old boy who faces serious charges in connection with a Florida City drive-by shooting that left another teenager hospitalized last month appeared before a judge on Friday.
Police: 16-year-old attempted murder suspect had Miami-Dade deputy’s stolen gun
A Homestead police officer arrested a teenage boy -- who was wanted for attempted murder in Florida City -- after recovering a black Glock 17 that had been stolen from a Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office deputy, records show.
South Miami-Dade brush fire now 65% contained
Firefighters made progress battling a large brush fire in south Miami-Dade Saturday morning.
South Miami-Dade brush fire: Officials say stay away from US 1 if possible
Traffic was steady Friday morning as the 18-Mile Stretch of U.S. 1 reopened in south Miami-Dade amid an ongoing brushfire that’s burned 25,000 acres of land.
Traffic disruptions continue as south Miami-Dade brush fire is now 30% contained
The only ways in and out of the Florida Keys were once again closed due to a large brush fire in far south Miami-Dade County Thursday.
‘Difficult’ firefight ahead with south Miami-Dade brush fire only 20% contained, officials say
A large brush fire continued to cause significant disruptions in two South Florida counties Wednesday.
Caught on Camera: 90-year-old man shot as bullets riddle several Florida City homes
Surveillance video captured a barrage of gunfire erupting in a Florida City neighborhood early Monday morning, lighting up the night as dozens of shots rang out in the distance.
Woman was ‘stumbling’ after Miami-Dade DUI crash injuring her, 2 others: FHP
A man told a state trooper that he was traveling southbound on the Turnpike’s Homestead Extension in Miami-Dade County when a speeding car passed him while swerving in and out of lanes, records show.
Teen hospitalized after gunfire erupts in Florida City residential neighborhood
Police are investigating a shooting in Miami-Dade County.
Man killed in Florida City drive-by shooting, deputies say
A man was killed in a drive-by shooting in Florida City early Monday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Man dies after Turnpike crash propels car into canal in Miami-Dade
A man died after the force of a crash with a tractor-trailer truck on the Florida Turnpike propelled a car into a canal Friday in Miami-Dade County.
Man arrested in Florida City after street shooting
A 21-year-old man got out of a pickup truck and fired a gun at another vehicle at an intersection in southern Miami-Dade County, police said.
19-year-old facing murder charge in shooting death of Florida City child
Police have made an arrest in the case of a 9-year-old who was shot and killed last year.
Loved ones say final goodbye to 13-year-old killed in Florida City shooting
Family and friends of 13-year-old Johvon Taylor Jr. gathered in Florida City Saturday to remember the young teenager who was shot and killed last weekend.
Community joins search for justice in murder of Florida City teen: ‘We’re losing too many kids’
Family, friends and community members are taking action after the shooting death of a young teenage boy.
‘We have to stop the gun violence’: Family, friends mourn teen killed by stray bullet
The investigation into the shooting death of a 13-year-old Florida City boy continues.
13-year-old fatally shot while standing outside Florida City home
A massive police scene was spotted in Florida City Saturday night following a fatal shooting.
Police: Man arrested in Homestead armed robbery involving mother and child
Homestead police arrested a man Wednesday after they said he held a mother at gunpoint while she was walking home with her 4-year-old son.
Man accused of holding loss prevention officer hostage at Florida City Walmart
A shoplifting attempt escalated into a standoff with Florida City police Saturday afternoon when a Miami man barricaded himself inside a Walmart loss prevention office and held an employee hostage with a stolen gun, authorities confirmed Monday.
Florida City Walmart shoppers report gunshots prompted them to run for their lives
Witnesses said they took off running after hearing gunshots while shopping on Saturday in southern Miami-Dade County.
Volunteers help Branches nonprofit spread the spirit of Thanksgiving in Miami-Dade
Kim Torres wasn’t alone on Thanksgiving Day. Volunteers determined to spread the spirit of giving and gratitude surrounded her on Thursday in Florida City.
Miami-Dade widower worked for drug traffickers for years before his wife was killed, records show
A widower who owned Miguelito Barber Shop in Miami-Dade County’s Florida City stands accused of moving cocaine and cash while working in both cocaine trafficking and money laundering for traffickers, records show. Investigators say he worked in the Orlando and Miami areas, Colombia, and his native Dominican Republic.
Miami-Dade prison inmate sets his cell on fire, investigators say
Florida Department of Corrections officers recently asked Bureau of Fire, Arson & Explosives Investigations detectives to figure out how a 26-year-old prison inmate set his cell on fire.
‘It has to stop’: Family, community remain distraught after shooting death of 9-year-old
The Florida City community remains shocked following the shooting death of a 9-year-old boy.
Florida City residents upset after 2 fatal shootings in same area
A South Florida community is on edge after two fatal shootings in very close proximity, one of which claimed the life of a 9-year-old boy.
Florida City couple claimed tortillas started kitchen fire, but cops say it was arson and fraud
A Florida City couple’s claim that unattended tortillas sparked a kitchen fire went up in smoke after Citizens Insurance investigated their hefty insurance claim, authorities say.
Group hoping to help grieving family of 9-year-old killed in Florida City shooting
Police continue their search for the shooter who fired the bullet that struck and killed a 9-year-old boy in Florida City earlier this week.
Grief-stricken family searches for answers after shooting kills boy in Florida City
Detectives are searching for a killer while 9-year-old Antavious Scott’s grief-stricken family held a Sunday night candlelight vigil in Florida City.
Police arrest teen in connection with fatal Florida City shooting
Miami-Dade police announced the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect Friday in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Florida City, authorities confirmed.
Police: Man shot in face in Florida City
Authorities in Miami-Dade County are investigating a shooting.
Police: Florida City man surrenders to police after shooting father of teenage girl involved in fist fight
A 22-year-old man from Florida City surrendered to authorities Wednesday night after he shot another man who was attempting to intervene in a fight between a group of teenage girls, authorities said.
Police: Dispute between group of girls leads to fatal shooting in Florida City
A man has died after he was shot Tuesday evening in Florida City, authorities confirmed.
Florida City man jailed for attempted murder after machete attack, cops say
A Florida City man is facing an attempted murder charge after attacking another man with a machete over the weekend, according to the city’s police department.
Driver pins man between vehicles as he flees Florida City fender-bender, police say
A fender-bender turned into a felony case for a man driving in Florida City in mid-August after police said he pinned a passenger in the pickup he rear-ended between the two vehicles as he fled the scene, seriously injuring the victim.
Man, 24, arrested for murder of man allegedly drug dealing in Miami-Dade
When Walter Arrington was 20 years old, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies seized his iPhone, records show.
Police: Florida City mother strikes son with broomstick during argument about pants being too big
A Florida City woman was arrested Tuesday after police said she struck her son with a broomstick, causing a serious injury to his wrist.
Homeless man arrested for armed carjacking in Florida City
A South Florida homeless man is facing several felony charges after police said he carjacked a man at knifepoint.
Teen, 16, charged as adult in Florida City murder
Miami-Dade police announced the arrest of a man Tuesday who they said shot a victim in the head in Florida City nearly a month ago.
Suspect appears in bond court following fatal shooting of Florida City teen
An 18-year-old man appeared in bond court Monday morning, two days after he was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Florida City.
Grief in Florida City: Police arrest man, 18, accused of fatally shooting a 15-year-old boy
A 15-year-old boy died on Saturday in Florida City after he was shot in the head, police said.
Homestead woman arrested after 2-year-old tests positive for cocaine, police say
Florida City police arrested a woman Monday morning after they said a 2-year-old boy tested positive for cocaine after being brought to the hospital the evening prior.
Man injured during Florida City shooting
A shooting injured a man early Saturday morning in Florida City.
Florida City man accused of stabbing longtime girlfriend, their daughter
Police arrested a Florida City man on two counts of attempted murder Tuesday after they said he stabbed his girlfriend of three decades after she confronted him about his drug use, then turned the knife on their daughter after she tried to intervene.
Detectives investigate death of woman found in Miami-Dade lake
Police officers find a woman unconscious in a lake on Saturday in deep south Miami-Dade County.
Woman accused of shooting brother outside of mother’s Hialeah home
Hialeah police took a woman to jail early Wednesday morning after they said she shot and wounded her brother after a family barbecue at their mother’s home over the weekend.
‘Not just a random incident’: Florida murder of Miami-Dade mother remains unsolved
Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas moved to the United States from the Dominican Republic about five years ago. Her life as a U.S. Citizen was short and detectives are trying to figure out why.
1 dead, 1 arrested after crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Florida City
A man has been arrested following a deadly hit-and-run crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Florida City, authorities confirmed Tuesday morning.
Video shows man urinating, setting fire inside Florida City car wash, police say
A man was caught on camera setting fire to a Florida City car wash business earlier this month and now police confirmed Friday they are seeking his identity.
Florida City murders: Detectives investigate 2 murders in 2 days in same bus stop area
Richardo Sinclair Geathers had just celebrated his 30th birthday in January. A detective had to tell his mother he was dead early Tuesday morning in southern Miami-Dade County.
Teen identified as driver who led police on chase in southwest Miami-Dade
A 17-year-old boy was identified Tuesday as the driver who led police on a short chase the morning before.
Gunman fatally shot man who had his hands up after struggle inside Miami-Dade public bus
After he surrendered, Patrick Smith told police officers that he had shot a 25-year-old man in self-defense, but detectives said video surveillance of the murder in Florida City showed he wasn’t telling the whole story.
Man dies after fight turns into shooting inside public bus in southern Miami-Dade
There was a dead man in the back of a public bus when police officers arrived at a crime scene on Saturday morning in southern Miami-Dade County.
Wheelchair-bound victim of brutal dog attack set to be released from hospital
A South Florida man is recovering after a vicious dog attack that was caught on camera.
Body cam video shows moments accused drunk driver slams into Florida City police car
Newly released body camera video shows the moments a drunk driver slammed into a Florida City police vehicle.
‘Still have flashbacks’: Man knocked from wheelchair, mauled by dogs in Florida City shares ordeal
Pierre Massey, who is homeless and uses a wheelchair, was the victim of a vicious mauling at the hands of pit bull and mixed breed dogs Boo-Boo and Jumpety in a Florida City neighborhood on Wednesday.
Witness shares video of dogs taking ‘chunks’ out of Miami-Dade man knocked out of wheelchair
A witness’s video shows the brutality of a recent attack in Miami-Dade County. Two dogs named Boo-boo and Jumpety savagely attacked a man who was homeless and was using a wheelchair.
Man in wheelchair rushed to hospital after Florida City dog attack
A man in a wheelchair was allegedly attacked by a pair of dogs in Florida City.
Man, 19, arrested after car collides head-on with Florida City police vehicle
A 19-year-old man has been arrested following Tuesday night's crash that injured a Florida City police officer.
Investigation ongoing after Florida City police vehicle involved in crash
Police in Miami-Dade County are investigating a crash that involved a Florida City police vehicle.
Florida City couple jailed after children beaten for coloring, police say
A pair of Florida City women are facing two charges each of aggravated child abuse after police said an elementary school gym coach suspected something was amiss with their 7-year-old son in his physical education class Thursday.
Man pulls gun on Florida City Home Depot employee who caught him stealing $99 tool, cops say
A Homestead man added three felony charges to a count of petit theft after pulling out a gun and threatening the life of a Home Depot employee who stopped him from stealing a $99 power tool, leading to his arrest Monday, according to police.
Flames destroy commercial building in Florida City, firefighters say
A large fire destroyed a commercial real estate building on Saturday in deep south Miami-Dade County, firefighters said.