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Miami-Dade school employee dies after being arrested on molestation charges
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – An IT employee at a public school in Miami-Dade County has died following his arrest on molestation charges, the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Wednesday. Thomas Steinkamp, Chief of Investigative Services, confirmed to Local 10 News that Martin Zaretsky, who was from Tamarac,...
Teen on scooter injured in crash near Citrus Grove Middle School in Miami
A teen on a scooter was injured in a crash near a middle school in Miami Wednesday morning, police said. The crash happened around 7 a.m. in the area of Northwest 3rd Street and 22nd Avenue near Citrus Grove Middle School. Miami Police officials said a 16-year-old — who goes...
Miami man accused of attacking victims with machete during dispute over $80
MIAMI – A 54-year-old man from Miami was arrested Monday after police said he attacked two victims with a machete during a dispute over $80. According to the suspect’s arrest report, the incident occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. Monday at a home near the 2000 block of Northwest 37th Street in Miami.
Charges downgraded for man who was shot by Miami police
MIAMI – Prosecutors announced in court Tuesday that they would be downgrading the charges against a man who suffers from mental illness and was shot by Miami police in March. The state said they would not be pursuing aggravated assault charges against Donald Armstrong, 47, but instead filed a...
Miami Residents Invited to Shape Future of Housing at Federal Funding Hearings
Miami residents, take note. The pathway to shaping the city's housing future is through your voices, and now is the time to be heard. The City of Miami Department of Housing and Community Development has started gearing up to turn on discussions surrounding the utilization of federal funding for the next five years in areas crucial to community development and support. According to a recent announcement on the city's website, a series of public hearings are set to take place, aiming to delve into community needs and establish priorities for federally funded activities within the city for the fiscal years 2024–2028.
2 detained following carjacking in Miami
MIAMI – Two people were taken into custody Tuesday following a carjacking in Miami, authorities confirmed. According to Miami police Officer Kiara Delva, officers responded to the area of Northwest Eighth Avenue and 69th Street around 1:30 p.m. Former American diplomat sentenced to 15 years in prison after spying...
Miami-Dade schools 'share table' has students coming together to fight climate change
MIAMI - The Environmental Protection Agency has named food waste the number one cause of climate change. This has Miami-Dade students coming to the table with a solution that makes Miami Proud. Instead of tossing unwanted food in trash bins, Miami-Dade students donate their unwrapped lunch items in the school cafeteria and make them available to other students who can eat them for free. "It's called a share table. So we're sharing with others," said JC Bermudez Doral Senior High School senior Giancarlo Da Motta. The program was launched at his school. "This is a simple, easy way and if...
Two killed in violent crash in southwest Miami-Dade
MIAMI - Two people were killed in a violent crash overnight in southwest Miami-Dade. It happened in the area of SW 262nd Street and 112 Avenue. Miami-Dade police said a motorcyclist collided with a car. The driver of the motorcycle died in the crash. A female passenger was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition. She later died. No one in the care was injured.
Hialeah Councilwoman Advocates for Public Marijuana Smoking Ban Amid Florida's Legalization Debate
As Florida gears up for a vote on the legalization of marijuana, Hialeah Councilwoman Angelica Pacheco is pushing for a citywide ban on smoking pot in public places. This move comes ahead of the state Amendment 3 on the ballot which could legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Pacheco is facing opposition from Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo, who deems the measure unnecessary, pointing to existing laws that prohibit smoking and vaping in parks.
Police arrest suspected ‘bank jugger’ in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Police announced the arrest of a suspected “bank jugger” in Hollywood on Wednesday. On March 26, officers from the Hollywood Police Department said they were conducting surveillance on the west side of the city, specifically targeting bank jugging activities. Police arrest man for several...
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