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Miami Beach residents, tourists deal with rainy weather, flooded streets
MIAMI - Miami Beach residents and tourists alike were dealing with rainy conditions and some street flooding as a Flash Flood Warning was issued for the area. Collins Avenue and 29th Street was just one of the many intersections that had flooded. "I hope this thing goes, past," said Carlos Velasquez. He and his girlfriend, Jennifer Pereira, were on their way to work when parts of Collins Avenue started looking like a river. "It's good for the trees and everything, but it's bad for the people we need to go to work," said Pereira. "Too much water… too much," said Dan, who...
Suspect Arrested in Shooting Death of Miami Norland High School Football Coach
The Miami-Dade Police Department has arrested Lance Brian Rolle in connection with the fatal shooting of Miami Norland Senior High School football coach Keon Bernard Smith on June 3rd in Opa-locka, as reported by CBS Miami. Smith was gunned down outside his girlfriend's residence located at Northwest 132nd Street and 28th Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately 12:50 a.m., shortly after which Smith was pronounced dead at the scene by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue paramedics.
‘I want to be like you:’ Miami Beach man accused of impersonating police officer at hotel
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – A 53-year-old man from Miami Beach was arrested Tuesday after he pretended to be a police officer while openly carrying a gun inside a hotel, authorities said. The incident was reported just before 10 p.m. Tuesday at the Moxy hotel, located at 915 Washington Ave....
MDFR Units Respond When Garbage Truck Hits Tree
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Nine Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to a traffic incident near SW 104th Street and Hammocks Boulevard on June 7 at 1:32 p.m. Upon arrival, fire crews found a garbage truck had collided with a tree following a medical emergency. Two people became trapped inside the truck as a result of the collision. Technical Rescue crews utilized hydraulic tools to carry out the extrications. Two adult Trauma Alert (TA) patients with traumatic injuries were transported to a trauma center.
Mayor’s message as portions of Miami-Dade flood: ‘Please stay home if you possibly can’
MIAMI – Low-lying areas in Miami-Dade County flooded Wednesday amid ongoing wet weather, with more rain in the forecast. Flooding was reported in cities across the county, especially in low-lying areas near Biscayne Bay. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava spoke to Local 10 News ON Wednesday evening, emphasizing the...
NEXT Weather Alert through Friday due to waves of rain, some with heavy downpours
MIAMI - As a deep plume of tropical moisture continues to move in, a NEXT Weather Alert has been declared through Friday as South Florida enters an extended period of heavy rain and storms.A Flood Watch is in effect across all of South Florida through Wednesday evening but may be extended further as heavy rain is likely to continue at least through Friday.On Tuesday, a ground stop was declared at Miami International Airport from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. due to thunderstorm activity. "Due to severe thunderstorms in Miami-Dade, some flights at Miami International Airport have been delayed or canceled and...
New filing details potential changes to Miami's redistricting after lawsuit
After reaching an agreement in their redistricting lawsuit, the City of Miami and voting rights groups have asked a federal court to accept their settlement — shedding light on exact details of potential changes to the city’s charter. Local voting advocates including Grove Rights and Community Equity, Inc.,...
Hip-hop artist pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud scheme involving North Miami Beach company
A music producer, artist and owner of a production company based in South Florida admitted to a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme this week, according to a press release from the US Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida. Rodney McClain – also known as 'Money Rod' or '$Rod' – pled guilty...
Miami building with roots going back a century reduced to charred wood and ashes
The Temple Court Apartments complex stood in the afternoon shadow of an adjacent 1920s landmark on the east bank of the Miami River, the Masonic Scottish Rite Temple. Property records show its oldest structure is four years older than its more conspicuous neighbor with the imposing Doric columns that face Northwest 3rd Street at Northwest North River Drive.
Miami man arrested for aggravated battery of pregnant girlfriend
MIAMI (WSVN) - A Miami man was arrested on Monday and is now being charged with aggravated battery after assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. According to a police report, 29-year-old Leovany Lima assaulted his partner, who is four months pregnant, after she became upset when he was “watching other girls on his phone.” She took his phone away before Lima got on top of her and began choking her.
‘They need us': Nonprofit Angels for Humanity works to help children in need in Haiti
Judith Joseph is the CEO and founder of Angels for Humanity, a nonprofit she started in 2016 which provides shoes, clothes, toys, and other items to children in underserved communities. She started off small in 2006, hosting toy drives for kids in Miami. “We do toy distribution for the children...
UM president steps down, taking new position out-of-state
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami President Julio Frenk is leaving South Florida to lead a prominent West Coast university. UM announced Wednesday that Frenk, 70, is departing the Coral Gables-based institution for a new role as chancellor of the University of California, Los Angeles, starting on New Year’s Day.
Hallandale Beach sees sudden, drastic flooding: Mobile home park, cars submerged
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Severe rain and flooding impacted areas across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties on Wednesday. In Hallandale Beach, main roadways were covered with water and cars struggled to move around. “In the words of our city manager, we’re throwing everything at the storm,” said Hallandale Beach Mayor...
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