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Make-A-Wish Veterans helps America’s heroes, struggling families combat hunger

Since 2007, Make-A-Wish Veterans has been feeding American war veterans and struggling families in Opa-locka.

North Lauderdale man arrested after stolen car pursuit ends in Opa-locka lake, cops say

A North Lauderdale man was arrested Monday following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that ended in a bailout in Opa-locka, authorities confirmed.

3 in custody after shooting reported in parking lot of Opa-locka nightclub

Three people were taken into custody and two guns were recovered following an early morning shooting outside a nightclub in Opa-locka, authorities confirmed.

Fire erupts at Opa-locka apartment building

Flames tore through the roof of a two-story apartment building in Opa-locka Friday morning.

Reward increased to $30K in search for murderer wrongfully released from jail

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says the county is investigating how a convicted killer sentenced to life in prison for a double murder in Opa-locka was mistakenly released from jail over the weekend.

Detective: Wanted fugitive guilty of Opa-locka murders ‘should not have been released from jail’

Deputies asked the public for help with finding an "armed and dangerous" fugitive convicted of federal charges related to two murders and one attempted murder to steal illegal drugs in Opa-locka.

Opa-locka mom arrested after child found living in hazardous, feces-filled home, cops say

A 44-year-old Opa-locka woman was arrested Thursday after her child was found living in unsafe conditions, including with feces scattered throughout the home, according to police.

Overtown shooting victim describes how he survived ruthless gunman, Miami police records show

A 40-year-old survivor told a Miami detective how he had survived a ruthless gunman who he said had aimed to kill him in the Overtown neighborhood, records show.

Fire erupts at Opa-locka warehouse

A fire erupted Friday afternoon at a warehouse in Opa-locka.

Opa-locka exhibition celebrates Miami’s Black culture through bold art and storytelling

A new exhibition in Opa-locka is spotlighting Miami’s Black culture and community through bold visuals and powerful storytelling.

Miami-Dade deputies in helicopter chase woman in Palm Beach stolen car

Deputies in a Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office helicoper recently followed Walisha Wadley, who was driving a white Honda Accord stolen in Palm Beach County, according to deputies.

Miami-Dade commissioners vote to move forward with new incinerator amid growing debate over location

It could be decision day for Miami-Dade County commissioners as they weigh whether to move forward with building a new waste-to-energy incinerator — a project that’s drawn passionate opposition and could affect residents across both Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Police investigating double shooting in Opa-locka

Police in Miami-Dade County are investigating a double shooting.

Opa-locka home raided by multiple law enforcement agencies

Neighbors looked on as multiple law enforcement agencies surrounded a home in Opa-locka Wednesday morning.

Police: Man hospitalized after firework explodes in his hand

A man suffered an injury to his hand after authorities said an explosive firework unintentionally detonated while he was holding it.

Man turns financial dispute into gunfire in Opa-locka, cops say: ‘Watch what’s going to happen’

A 51-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after police say a financial dispute in Opa-locka turned violent, with the suspect allegedly firing a gun at another man during a heated confrontation.

Video shows alleged armed incident between rapper Chocolate MC, fan in Opa-locka

Newly released video shows the moments Cuban reggaeton artist Chocolate MC allegedly kidnapped a fan who simply asked for a photo.

Opa-locka man accused of murdering neighbor following argument over their girlfriends

A 26-year-old Opa-locka man is facing a second-degree murder charge after deputies say he shot and killed his neighbor during a dispute that stemmed from an argument involving their girlfriends.

Man arrested in connection with shooting at Opa-locka apartment complex

A 26-year-old man was arrested over the weekend in connection with a shooting that occurred at an apartment complex in Opa-locka, police confirmed.

Man accused of distributing fentanyl-laced crystal meth to dealers at Miami-Dade motels

A 51-year-old man stands accused of distributing fentanyl-laced crystal meth to dealers at motels in Hialeah and Opa-Locka.

Police: Missing 9-year-old with autism found dead in canal

A 9-year-old boy with autism missing from Opa-locka was found dead in a canal, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

Opa-locka police seek help finding missing, endangered 9-year-old with autism

Opa-locka police said Tuesday night that they’re looking for a “missing, endangered” boy with autism.

‘Help me please’ note leads to arrest of man accused of armed kidnapping ex in Opa-locka

A 39-year-old man is facing serious charges after Opa-locka police say he kidnapped his ex-girlfriend, forced her to drive around for hours at gunpoint, and refused to let her leave the vehicle until she managed to drop a handwritten plea for help outside a local business.

Miami-Dade Transit bus struck by Tri-Rail train in Opa-locka

A Tri-Rail train collided with a Miami-Dade Transit bus on Wednesday night.

Man accused of attempting to rape woman in Opa-locka

A 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted rape in Opa-locka that occurred back in March, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday.

Opa-locka woman wields knife, bat, brick during group fight with injuries, police say

A 30-year-old woman appeared in court on Friday after several victims reported she had attacked them while armed with a knife, a bat, and a brick in Opa-locka.

Cuban rapper Chocolate MC arrested again, accused of kidnapping fan who asked for photo

Cuban rapper Chocolate MC is again in trouble in South Florida.

Man struck, killed while crossing busy street in Opa-locka; residents say it’s a recurring danger

A man was struck and killed by a car early Friday while crossing a street in Opa-locka, prompting a police investigation and major road closure.

It didn’t take long for Miami-Dade domestic violence suspect to be involved in a shooting after walking out of jail

Aundrai McGregor was wearing a green suicide prevention smock and in handcuffs when he appeared before Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer on Thursday.

Deputies: Unlicensed driver in fatal Miami-Dade hit-and-run crash had 2 warrants

Miami-Dade deputies accused a 35-year-old man who had two open bench warrants of killing a man and speeding away while driving without a license.

South Florida treatment facility sets young men up for sober success

Since April is alcohol awareness month, it’s a good time to shine a light on a program that is changing and saving lives right here in South Florida.

‘Serial booster’ accused of stealing thousands in electronics from South Florida Target stores

A man with a history of theft has been arrested in connection with a string of electronics heists at Target stores across South Florida over a three-month period, authorities confirmed Tuesday.

Deputies arrest woman after man who had slapped her at Miami-Dade nightclub ends up dead in Broward, police say

A 29-year-old woman was behind bars Wednesday to face charges for the murder of a Jamaican-American father of two last year in Broward County.

Driver crashes into concrete wall in northwestern Miami-Dade

A driver crashed into a concrete wall on Monday morning in northwestern Miami-Dade County.

South Florida woman accused of taking part in ‘phone-based phishing scam’

A South Florida woman was arrested after trying to cash a check containing roughly $32,000 stolen from the victim of a “phone-based phishing scam,” authorities said.

Some Opa-locka, Miami Gardens residents left without water after water main break

Residents and visitors in Opa-locka and Miami Gardens are demanding answers after officials said a water main break left many without running water on Wednesday.

Police: ‘Intoxicated’ man who reported car stolen attacks police officer with metal strip in Opa-locka

A 25-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he allegedly attempted to stab a police officer in Opa-locka, records show.

Opa-locka man accused of uploading child pornography to social media site

An Opa-locka man was arrested last week by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, months after he allegedly uploaded a pornographic photo of a child on a social media website, authorities said.

Prosecutors after convictions in Miami: Trio had eyes duct-taped when left for dead; 1 ‘miraculously survived’

Thieves duct-taped the eyes of three men, who were bound, tortured, and kidnapped at a truck yard in Opa-locka. The trio was in a rental van before they were shot nearby at an abandoned house’s backyard.

Opa-locka man surrenders in deadly hit-and-run case

The man found dead on the side of Northwest 27th Avenue in Opa-locka in mid-November was a hit-and-run victim, police said. The driver accused of leaving the scene turned himself in on Thursday.

Nonprofit organization’s exhibit in Miami-Dade highlights Jamaican artists

here were hundreds of art exhibits this week in Miami-Dade County. A little activists’ haven with a garden in Opa-locka opened one with a purpose featuring Jamaican artists.

Police: Opa-locka woman uses ‘Rambo’ serrated knife, box cutter to attack man in Miami Gardens

An Opa-locka woman stands accused of using a “Rambo” serrated knife and a box cutter to recently attack a man in Miami Gardens, police said.

Police: Man found dead on the side of the road in Opa-locka

Police officers found a man dead on the side of the road on Friday in Opa-locka.

South Florida nonprofit Make-A-Wish Veterans helping feed more than just those who served

In Opa-locka, Vietnam veteran Jose Quinones is picking up food from local nonprofit Make-A-Wish Veterans.

Man arrested after wife found shot inside vehicle in Opa-locka

A man has been arrested after his wife was found shot on Halloween night inside a vehicle, authorities confirmed Friday.

Opa-locka city employee facing felony charge for alleged bribery scheme

An employee of the city of Opa-locka is facing a felony charge.

Police officers find man shot in Opa-locka apartment

Police officers surrounded an apartment complex early Sunday morning in Opa-locka.

Police: Suspect pulls gun on woman, kidnaps and rapes her in Miami-Dade

A North Miami man is facing serious charges after allegedly kidnapping a woman at gunpoint and sexually assaulting her.

Woman accused of abusing daughter in Hialeah awaits extradition after arrest in Miramar

A 29-year-old mother accused of abusing and neglecting her one-year-old daughter on Thursday in Hialeah was arrested on Friday in Miramar, and she was awaiting extradition at the Broward County main jail on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale.

Opa-locka man tried to force sex act at knifepoint during home invasion robbery, police say

An Opa-locka man is facing multiple charges after authorities said he broke into a woman’s apartment in the city, robbed her at knifepoint and then tried to force her to perform a sex act on him. Police said she was able to escape.

Police: 1 dead, 1 injured in Opa-locka shooting

One person is dead and another was left injured after a shooting in Opa-locka.

Man accused of assassination attempt on Opa-locka commission candidate gets bond

A man accused of an assassination attempt on an Opa-locka city commission candidate was set to get out of jail Friday after a Miami-Dade judge granted him bond.

Scooter driver dies after colliding with Jeep in Opa-locka

A man who was driving a scooter in Opa-locka early Wednesday morning has died after his scooter collided with a Jeep Wrangler, authorities confirmed.

Man faces felony for polluting soil in Opa-locka, police say

Police arrested a man on a felony charge Tuesday after they said he was responsible for polluting the soil with lead and other contaminants through his work at a metal recycling business in Opa-locka.

Opa-locka fires police sergeant with checkered history — again

Opa-locka officials moved to once again fire a police sergeant with a troubled past, the city announced Tuesday.

Residents of Opa-locka neighborhood upset over frequent accidents at dangerous roadway

A nasty wreck in Opa-locka left two cars smashed and upside down, with several people injured.

Man in custody after police serve warrant for homicide case at Opa-locka townhouse

At least one person was taken into custody Monday morning after a warrant was served at a townhouse in Opa-locka.

Authorities release video showing fatal shooting of delivery driver in Opa-locka

Surveillance video obtained by Local 10 News shows the moments before a delivery driver was shot and killed in Opa-locka.

Man accused of forcing Opa-locka teen to perform oral sex on him while working at her home

A 48-year-old man was arrested Sunday on accusations that he forced a 14-year-old girl to perform oral sex on him while he was conducting some kind of work at her home in Opa-locka, authorities said.

Police investigate double shooting in Opa-locka

Officers responded to the scene of a reported shooting on Wednesday afternoon.

Large police presence spotted after possible shooting in Opa-locka

Authorities rushed to the scene of an apparent shooting in Miami-Dade County on Wednesday.

Opa-locka man faces 2 felonies for throwing rock at squad car, police say

Authorities arrested an Opa-locka man Monday after they said he threw a rock at a marked police cruiser.

Police: Man robbed, shot at while sitting in vehicle with wife in Opa-locka

A 41-year-old man was arrested over the weekend in connection with a robbery and shooting in Opa-locka.

Philly woman stole $184K check meant for city of Weston, paid for butt lift, travel, cops say

A Philadelphia woman is facing three felony charges in Broward County court after authorities accused her of hatching a scheme to steal a COVID relief check meant for the city of Weston and proceeded to use portions of the proceeds to pay for a Brazilian butt lift and a Bal Harbour shopping spree, among other things.

Police: Man stabbed throughout body in Opa-locka

A press release released by the city of Opa-locka revealed that a man was stabbed on Monday.

Police make arrest in killing of delivery driver in Opa-locka

Police arrested a Miami man on a second-degree murder charge early Tuesday morning after they said he shot and killed a delivery driver in Opa-locka earlier in the month.

Miami-Dade PD: Driver arrested after trying to kidnap woman, leading police on chase

A man was arrested Sunday for battery on a law enforcement officer and attempted kidnapping in northwest Miami-Dade, authorities said.

Miami-Dade police serve several warrants in raid; several in custody following 2021 mass shooting

Miami-Dade police performed a raid Thursday morning in connection with the 2021 El Mula Banquet Hall mass shooting.

Police ID suspect accused of fatally shooting beloved South Florida football coach

Police have identified a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a beloved football coach in South Florida.

Bullets graze woman during drive-by shooting in Opa-locka

A parked black sports utility vehicle had several bullet holes after a drive-by shooting on Sunday afternoon in Opa-locka.

Man fatally shot in the chest while trying to deliver package in Opa-locka

A shooting and a Miami-Dade police search involving SWAT armored trucks and a helicopter abruptly woke up Opa-locka residents, some of whom couldn’t leave their homes on Saturday morning.

Man killed in Opa-locka shooting was beloved school football coach

Miami Norland Senior High School is mourning one of their football coaches, Keon Smith, who was killed early Monday morning in a shooting in Opa-locka.

Opa-locka Flea Market vendor files lawsuit against city following rough arrest

A woman who was a vendor at the Opa-locka Flea Market has filed a federal lawsuit against the city following her rough arrest.

Amtrak train, vehicle collide in Opa-locka

An Amtrak train and a vehicle collided Wednesday morning in Opa-locka.

Police swarm Opa-locka apartment complex after stray bullet hits car

Miami-Dade and Opa-locka police, as well as the Florida Highway Patrol, swarmed an apartment complex amid reports of a shooting Monday afternoon.

‘Bad for the public’: Miramar leaders continue push against proposed incinerator over county line

In front of a packed commission chamber Tuesday, leaders in Broward County took their concerns straight to Miami-Dade County to address the issue of a mass burn facility, which they say will be a hazard to the environment and the South Florida community if installed near Miramar.

Miami-Dade woman accused of drunk driving in Florida Keys

A 35-year-old woman from Miami-Dade County was behind bars on Sunday in the Florida Keys.

Man, 20, accused of battering, choking pregnant wife in Opa-locka

Police arrested a 20-year-old man last week who they said battered and choked his pregnant wife in Opa-locka.

Police: 1 dead after struck by Amtrak train in Opa-locka

An Amtrak train struck and killed a pedestrian on Sunday in Opa-locka, police said.

Man described in suit as Diddy’s ‘mule’ arrested at Opa-locka airport

A man described in a recent federal lawsuit as a “mule” for Diddy was arrested Monday at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport while federal agents raided the music mogul’s Miami Beach and Los Angeles properties as part of what sources said is a sex trafficking probe.

Man killed by Amtrak train in Opa-locka

Authorities found a man dead near a set of train tracks in Opa-locka Friday afternoon; they believe he was hit and killed by an Amtrak train.

Fontainebleau Aviation aims to offer luxury at FLL

Fontainebleau Aviation and Skyservice Business Aviation partnered to become the new luxury fixed-base operator at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Mother wants hit-and-run driver who struck son after Miami-Dade public bus hit to surrender

Detectives were searching Saturday for the driver of the blue Hyundai SUV who struck a boy after the driver of a public bus had run him over while he was riding his bicycle in Opa-locka.

$Parents jailed after newborn hospitalized with skull, ankle fractures, Opa-locka police say$

Parents jailed after newborn hospitalized with skull, ankle fractures, Opa-locka police say

Less than two weeks after she was born, two South Florida parents took their baby girl to the hospital with a bruised right ankle, but X-rays turned up more troubling injuries indicating “severe physical abuse,” according to investigators.

Miami-Dade police arrest 2 in street takeover crackdown

Miami-Dade police announced the arrests Monday of two suspects accused of participating in illegal intersection takeovers in the county as part of an ongoing crackdown.

Fire reported at strip mall in Opa-locka

A fire erupted overnight at a strip mall in Opa-locka.

Stolen car with owner’s Apple AirTag helps detectives find Miami-Dade chop shop, records show

Aerial views of a residential property in Miami-Dade County show a yard in shambles. The satellite view on county property records shows about half a dozen parked vehicles. Google Map’s satellite view shows about a dozen vehicles — some without a hood.