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Police: Woman struck by car on Miami sidewalk
MIAMI – A woman in her 70s was rushed to a hospital Wednesday morning after being struck by a car in Miami, authorities confirmed. The crash was reported at 7:22 a.m. in the 1700 block of Northwest 27th Avenue. Legal fight ensues over Florida law targeting Chinese nationals' property...
Source: Woman's body found in Miami Beach had major trauma to face
MIAMI BEACH - A woman's body was discovered early Tuesday morning in front of Miami City Ballet on Miami Beach and a source tells CBS News Miami that she had major trauma to her face and was beaten to death.The source said she may have been a homeless woman and her body was discovered by a security guard. Police said they were called to the building at 2200 Liberty Avenue just after 6 a.m.Police say solving this case is a top priority and they are searching for surveillance tape. It is not known if they have any witnesses or have recovered...
Changes are coming for 11 Miami-Dade County schools
Miami-Dade County Public Schools is proposing boundary changes for 11 schools — three of which will be repurposed — for the 2024–25 school year, a move that's expected to affect around 250 students.Why it matters: While boundary changes are common, it's rare for the district to propose repurposing schools.Parkview and Shadowlawn elementaries and Myrtle Grove K–8 will be "reimagined," officials said.The big picture: The proposed changes, presented last week to the school board, are part of an annual evaluation to determine how schools are being utilized, address enrollment concerns and meet state requirements.Factors considered include enrollment declines, class size mandates,...
Arraignment to be held in Miami for man described in suit as Diddy’s ‘drug mule’
MIAMI – A man described in a recent federal lawsuit as a “mule” for Sean “Diddy” Combs is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning for his arraignment. Brendon Paul, 25, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, was arrested in March 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 was a sex trafficking probe.
Gun Scare Nightmare: Duo Arrested for Terrifying Miami School-Daycare with Rifle Photoshoot
A harrowing incident unfolded Monday outside a Miami school-daycare when a man and woman reportedly engaged in a chilling photoshoot with rifles, igniting terror among parents and their children. According to NBC Miami, authorities arrested Miguel A. Ruiz, 57, and Estrella Maria Pereira, 50, on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and exhibiting a firearm near school property.
Trucker Pulled Over In Berks Charged With Human Trafficking
A trucker from Florida has been charged with human trafficking in Berks County, Pennsylvania, after a Nicaraguan couple claimed they were being held against their will. The couple, who are in the U.S. illegally, alleged they were forced to drive the man's semi-truck without pay for weeks as part of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training program.
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...
South Florida air quality is not great in new 'State of the Air' report, asthma, COPD sufferers take note
This year's annual “State of the Air” report report is in from the American Lung Association (ALA), and South Florida isn't doing so good. “In the 25 years that the American Lung Association has been doing our ‘State of the Air’ report, we have seen incredible improvement in the nation’s air quality....
Next phase for the Underline set to open
The second phase of the Underline, an urban trail and linear park that runs under the elevated Metrorail track, is set to open Wednesday. Why it matters: The $16.5 million project, dubbed Vizcaya Station, is the latest of county efforts to improve safety for people walking or riding bikes, boost native vegetation and encourage community.
Mostly sunny with a pleasant breeze, highs in the low 80s
MIAMI - A comfortable start to Wednesday morning with a mixed bag of temperatures, upper 60s and low 70s along the coast, a bit cooler inland with low to mid-60s.Another beautiful, mostly sunny, dry day ahead with highs in the low 80s. We'll enjoy lower humidity and a pleasant breeze. Although it will not be as windy as Tuesday, there is still a high risk of rip currents at the beach.As high pressure remains in place, we'll continue to enjoy a nice dry stretch of weather for the rest of the week.Thursday morning lows will fall to the low 60s inland and the upper 60s along the coast. Highs will remain a little below normal in the low 80s. The breeze will increase out of the east on Friday through the weekend and it will be downright windy at times.With a stronger onshore flow off the ocean, our mornings will be a little milder in the low 70s and highs will remain in the low 80s through Saturday and Sunday. The rain chance increases only slightly on Sunday into Monday. Spotty showers are possible on Tuesday.
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...
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