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Child dies after being found in car in Homestead, MDSO says

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Homestead, FL · 2d

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Homestead man accused of leaving 1-year-old girl in car for 8 hours, causing her death

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — A 22-year-old Homestead man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities said he left a 1-year-old girl unattended inside a vehicle for approximately eight hours Saturday, resulting in her death. According to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Keyner Roman Vazquez De Leon was...

Homestead, FL · 1d
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Miami-Dade deputies: 70-year-old felon on probation stabs woman in head at motel

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A 70-year-old convicted felon accused of stabbing a woman in the head while on probation was back in jail on Monday afternoon in Miami-Dade County, records show. Vernon Tillman, also known as “Gary Williams,” “Jerry,” and “Gregory,” has been in and out of prison since...

Miami-Dade County, FL · 1d
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Miami Herald

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Utensils not properly cleaned and sanitized at an inspected Miami-Dade bakery

The good news about Thursday’s inspection of a Miami Lakes bakery: no roaches, rodents or fruit flies were spotted. The bad news: the staff at Los Balkanes Bakery, 16241 NW 57th Ave., clean utentils and equipment so poorly that the bakery failed inspection. Take a look at the standout violations found Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services inspector Caridad Delgado. “Old food debris encrusted on the knives stored in the knife holder next to the preparation table.” In the food service area, “Tongs used for chicharrón and stuffed pastelitos inside the hot box had been in use more than 4 hours without being washed, rinsed, and sanitized.” READ MORE: ‘Old food debris’ on Miami-Dade grocer’s equipment as it fails inspection again Inspector Delgado saw an “employee washing and rinsing pots and kitchen utensils, then storing them to air dry, skipping the sanitation step.” An “excessively scored cutting board was stored next to the prep table.” “Grease deposits and encrusted, burned-on carbon were on the exterior of multiple cooking pans and pots.” The walk-in cooler and the walk-in freezer had a “heavy soil buildup on the floors.” Someone working in the food processing area “did not wash hands before donning

Miami Lakes, FL · 2d

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Jewelry store manager pocketed coworkers’ commissions and sold stolen gold, police say

PINECREST, FLA. (WSVN) - A longtime jewelry store manager manipulated payroll records, diverted coworkers’ sales commissions and sold company-owned jewelry for personal gain, according to Pinecrest Police. Dominique Marie Sisk, 38, worked at the business for approximately 14 years and held a managerial position overseeing operations, inventory, account management...

Pinecrest, FL · 6h

Miami Herald

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A young girl died inside a hot car and a man has been arrested, MDSO says

A Homestead man was jailed Sunday after he left a 1-year-old girl in his care inside a hot car for eight hours the day before, killing her, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said. Keyner Vazquez De Leon, 22, was tasked with driving the girl from her home to a babysitter Mondays through Saturday for about a year, the sheriff’s office said. On Saturday, he picked her up around 6:45 a.m. and then drove another person to work, according to his arrest report. He then drove back to his house in the 1200 block of Northwest Ninth Court, with the girl still inside his car, the sheriff’s office said. Around 9 a.m., Vazquez De Leon began washing other cars at his house, according to the arrest report. Around 3 p.m., the girl’s mother called him asking where her daughter was, the sheriff’s office said. Vazquez De Leon then realized he left the child in the car and found her unresponsive in the car seat, according to the report. He carried her into his house and called 911. When Homestead police officers arrived, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue paramedics were already at the home trying to save the girl, but she died, the report states.

Homestead, FL · 1d

NBC Miami

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Person detained, man in critical condition after being stabbed in NW Miami-Dade, deputies say

An investigation is underway in Northwest Miami-Dade on Monday after a person was stabbed, deputies said. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived in the area of the 18900 block of Northwest 57th Avenue after receiving reports of a stabbing. At the scene, deputies found a man who had...

Miami-Dade County, FL · 1d

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North Dade Regional Library Renamed in Honor of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson

A longtime advocate for education, literacy and the South Florida community is receiving a special honor. Miami-Dade County has officially renamed the North Dade Regional Library the Frederica S. Wilson Regional Library, recognizing the legacy and contributions of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson. The Miami-Dade County Commission unanimously approved the resolution on...

Miami-Dade County, FL · 1d

HuffPost

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They're Fighting To Save Undocumented DV Survivors — With ICE At Their Heels

MUJER has helped survivors of violence find safety for nearly 30 years. Now some women are asking the question they can’t answer.

Miami, FL · 11h

Latin Times

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Doral Flipped Democratic: What Miami-Dade's 18-Point Swing Tells Us About the Future of the Latino Vote

Miami-Dade swung 18 points left from the 2024 presidential result, per the Associated Press. Doral — the Venezuelan-American stronghold — posted the county's largest individual swing, flipping 14 points to back Democrats. FL-27, which Salazar won by 20 points in 2024, is now heading to a mandatory recount...

Miami-Dade County, FL · 1d

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Jazz in the Heights Delivers a Night of Soul

Vice Chairman Kionne McGhee’s America-N-Miami Celebration brings together thousands for an unforgettable evening honoring veterans, showcasing local talent and celebrating community. Music, community pride and emotional surprises took center stage Saturday evening as Miami-Dade County Vice Chairman Kionne L. McGhee hosted Jazz in the Heights: America-N-Miami 2026 at Zoo...

Miami-Dade County, FL · 1d

The Cool Down

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Florida hotel worker finally buys a home with a yard — now she leaves for work at 4:40 am

"There's not much availability to be able to build communities like this any longer."

Miami, FL · 1d

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Police: Father drives drunk with ‘unsecured’ 6-year-old son in car in Miami Beach

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A 36-year-old father was behind bars on Monday afternoon in Miami-Dade County, accused of driving drunk while his 6-year-old son was “unsecured” in the car, records show. Miami-Dade corrections booked Jacobo Juc-tipol shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Turner Guilford Knight...

Miami Beach, FL · 1d

Animals Around The Globe

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Wildlife Biology Says Green Iguanas Are So Common in South Florida That They Drop From Trees During Cold Snaps

Picture a quiet morning in South Florida after a rare chill settles in overnight. Residents step outside to find large lizards scattered across lawns and sidewalks, some still clinging to branches above. The sight feels almost surreal at first, yet it stems from straightforward biology meeting an environment that was never meant for these animals. … The post Wildlife Biology Says Green Iguanas Are So Common in South Florida That They Drop From Trees During Cold Snaps appeared first on Animals Around The Globe .

Miami Metropolitan Area, FL · 2d

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HBCU Love: FAMU’s Oliver Gilbert Wins Florida’s 24th District, Heading to Washington to Succeed Frederica Wilson

Oliver Gilbert is headed to Congress, and the Florida A&M University alumnus will represent the South Florida community that raised him. On Tuesday night, the Miami-Dade County commissioner won Florida’s 24th Congressional District over Republican Te Mayonna Brown. As a result, he will succeed longtime Rep. Frederica Wilson in Washington.

Miami-Dade County, FL · 2d

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44-Story Tower Pitched for Tiny 0.4-Acre Brickell Lot on SW 7th Street

A developer has filed plans to build a 44-story, 537-foot residential tower on a sliver of land in Brickell measuring just 0.4 acres, packing 200 units, a daycare center and a rooftop pool onto one of the smallest build sites in the neighborhood. The entity behind the project, 150 158 SW 7th Street, LLC, wants to erect the tower at 150 SW 7th Street in Miami-Dade County.

Miami-Dade County, FL · 1d

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In Hialeah, Florida GOP candidates evoke socialism to woo Hispanic voters

The parking lot filled before the speeches began. People arrived in work clothes and Sunday shirts, some with children, some with folding chairs, talking in Spanish and English about rent, groceries, and relatives still on the island. In a city where politics is often a family argument carried across decades, the Hialeah GOP rally had the feel of a neighborhood meeting that had simply grown a stage. Candidates spoke about prices and public safety, then returned to a familiar warning: socialism, they said, is not an abstract slogan here. It is a story people can name.

Hialeah, FL · 2d

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Miami-Dade Homeless Trust raises 20K in 'bed racing' event during Homeless Awareness Day

The Miami-Dade Homeless Trust hosted its annual Homeless Awareness Day on Friday, with its signature event — The Sprint for Seniors Bed Race — dedicated entirely to helping elderly residents facing homelessness. During Homeless Awareness Day, there were a variety of events. More than 900 students participated in...

Miami-Dade County, FL · 1d

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Video shows FHP troopers chase 22-year-old driver speeding in yellow Corvette

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers’ dashcam video shows a chase after the 22-year-old driver of a yellow Corvette, who was speeding northbound on the Florida Turnpike in South Florida. Jordan Robinson refused a trooper’s order to stop on Aug. 25 in the area of Northwest...

Miami-Dade County, FL · 23h

CBS Miami

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Recount in race for Florida's 27th Congressional District continues into Tuesday

The race between incumbent Republican Maria Elvira Salazar and Democrat Eliott Rodriguez ended within the half-percentage-point margin that triggers an automatic machine recount under Florida law.

Florida · 23h