Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday in Miami-Dade County. First responders rushed to a Lauderhill apartment building after a child was injured in a fall. Detectives arrested a year-old man accused of causing a crash that killed four children and an adult. Florida's Lieutenant Governor Jeannette Nunez was elected interim president of Florida International University, her alma mater, in a Friday morning board of trustees meeting that seemed to be scheduled on the down low.
Miami Gardens police blocked off a portion of Northwest 37th Avenue overnight after a serious crash that left three mangled vehicles sitting nearby. A video circulating on social media showing a man who appeared to strike his dog with a leash in Brickell has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for authorities to investigate. Police in Lauderhill are investigating a stabbing incident. A sticky, black substance that washed ashore Saturday prompted officials to close a stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach as crews worked to determine its source.
A year-old man stands accused Thursday of trafficking cocaine and possession of cocaine in the Florida Keys, records show. James Hager had an unusual task Friday morning β helping residents in the Pirates Cove subdivision near Mile Marker 98 remove an unwelcome guest from their backyard. A cargo airline employee is recovering in the hospital Saturday after being injured on the job late Friday night at Miami International Airport, authorities confirmed. The family of Ana Maria Knezevich has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Miami-Dade County against her husband, David Knezevich, his brother, and others, alleging their involvement in her murder, fraudulent transfers, and other actions that harmed her estate.
A young boy is recovering at Broward Health Medical Center after being found unconscious in a swimming pool in Wilton Manors on Thursday evening.
The dog dubbed "Trooper" after being found by Florida Highway Patrol trooper during Hurricane Milton evacuations in October had surgery in Fort Lauderdale this week to remove "material" from his stomach. As Reggae Month heats up in South Florida, residents and visitors alike are immersing themselves in the rhythms of Jamaican culture, food, and music.
