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Man and woman arrested for allegedly pointing rifle at Miami school-daycare
A man and woman have been arrested for allegedly pointing a rifle at a school-daycare facility in Miami. Miguel A. Ruiz, 57, and Estrella Maria Pereira, 50, were arrested Monday on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and exhibiting a firearm near a school property, records showed. According to...
Woman found dead in front of Miami Beach building
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Miami Beach police are conducting a death investigation, authorities confirmed Tuesday morning. According to Officer Christopher Bess, who is a spokesman for the police department, the victim was found in the area of 22nd Street and Liberty Avenue. A source close to the investigation told...
Off-duty Miami Beach firefighter helps extinguish blaze after car in front of him erupts in flames
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - An off-duty Miami Beach firefighter jumped into actions when a fire erupted right in front of him. The firefighter was driving on Coral Way and Southwest 117th Avenue when the car in front of him burst into flames. The vehicle was on fire, sending heavy...
Man, 19, accused of raping drunken teen in North Miami Beach
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – A 19-year-old man was arrested Monday after police said he raped a 14-year-old girl in North Miami Beach. According to his arrest report, Aaron Daniel Torres, of Miami, and the victim knew each other through mutual friends and he would sometimes sell her and her friends nicotine vapes.
Thousands apply as Hialeah launches Section 8 Housing voucher program
MIAMI - Almost 5,000 applications were received in Hialeah Monday from folks applying for the opportunity to get one of one thousand Section 8 Housing vouchers. People are still encouraged to apply online as the order for applying is not relevant. Meaning, people can apply any day, the availability is not determined by who comes first."I'm blessed that I'm able to apply and hopefully qualify for the housing assistance," said Amanda Davila a single mother who showed up to the John F. Kennedy Library located at 190 W. 49th Street, in Hialeah. The library is the place where the Hialeah Housing...
Woman with disability unable to visit deceased parents’ final resting place because of broken elevator at cemetery
A South Florida family is frustrated. One of their relatives is unable to visit her loved ones at a local cemetery and it’s all because of a broken elevator. 7’s Heather Walker investigates. Cemeteries can be a place of peace and reflection. But one cemetery is a cause...
2 killed, 2 injured in Hialeah crash
MIAMI - Two people lost their lives Tuesday night following a two-vehicle crash in Hialeah.It happened in the 400 block of Southeast 5th Street.Two other people were rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where their condition is unknown.Police were at the scene investigating the cause of the crash.
Jackson Health lays off hospital CEO, staff amid financial woes
Jackson Health System has reduced compensation programs for senior leaders; laid off fewer than 25 people, including one hospital CEO; and frozen many vacant positions, especially in support and nonclinical areas, a spokesperson for the Miami-based organization confirmed to Becker's. Jackson Health System President and CEO Carlos Migoya shared these...
From hair toupees to oyster jars: Miami tops list of cities that forget most items in Uber
For the eighth year in a row, Uber has revealed the composition of its Lost & Found Index. And, same as last year, the most "forgetful" city in the U.S. is located in Florida. After Jacksonville topped the ranks in 2023, it was Miami's turn to clock in at first this time around, edging out Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston and Dallas, who round up the top 5. Two other cities from the sunshine state made it to the top 10: Orlando (6) and Tampa Bay (8).
Man found dead after fire erupts inside southwest Miami-Dade home
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Miami-Dade police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a home Tuesday morning after a fire erupted inside, authorities confirmed to Local 10 News. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, firefighters extinguished the fire at the single-story home in the 15800 block of Southwest...
‘I just went flying': 8-year-old victim of Hallandale Beach hit-and-run speaks
An 8-year-old girl who was struck by a hit-and-run driver as she was walking to school in Hallandale Beach recounted the scary moments a car ran her over. The girl, Nahriya, said she usually walks to school with her friend but the friend was sick on Monday. She said she crossed the street to throw something away when she was hit.
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