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Police chase, shooting overnight in Miami, one dead
MIAMI - One person was killed after a police chase and shooting in Miami. According to police, it began with a carjacking Monday night. Miami police officers initially spotted the vehicle but lost sight of it. Miami-Dade robbery detectives heard what was happening over the police radio and saturated the area. They spotted the vehicle on 32nd Avenue just south of State Road 112/Airport Expressway. When they went to stop it, those in the car fired at the officers as it sped off. Officers gave chase. It came to an end in the area of NW 12th Avenue and NW 23rd Street when the driver lost control and crashed. Police said there was a confrontation and shots were fired. One of the occupants of the vehicle was hit. He was taken to the Ryder Trauma Center where he died. Two other people who were in the car were taken into custody. No officers were injured. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting since it involved police officers.
Teens struck in Miami Beach hit-and-run crash
MIAMI -- The victims of a late night hit-and-run crash on Monday spoke out about their ordeal and the ongoing search for the driver who struck them.The last few days for Miliani Retamoza, 14, and her friends has been traumatizing."I started going hysterical," she said. "I just started like screaming and crying."She and her friends were enjoying a youth night Friday in Miami Beach when they were crossing the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and Pine Tree Drive shortly before 9 p.m. when a car slammed into them. "I flew onto the windshield and did a backflip or something," Miliani said....
3-year-old released from hospital after accidentally shooting hand with gun left unattended at home in SW Miami-Dade
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A 3-year-old girl on Tuesday was released from the hospital after she accidentally shot herself in the hand with a gun that was left unattended at a home. According to Serenity’s grandmother, the child was released from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and returned home where she...
Mother stops child abduction at park in South Florida, police seek help identifying man
MIAMI, Fla. (CBS12) — Police are asking the public for help in identifying a man who tried to abduct a young child at a park. The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) said on September 15, between 12 p.m. and 12:15 p.m. an attempted abduction occurred at Southridge Park. Police say...
Surveillance footage shows burglary suspect breaking into bakery in Miami
MIAMI (WSVN) - Police are searching for a burglary suspect accused of breaking into a South Florida bakery. The incident happened Sunday morning at We We’s Bakery, located at 7420 Biscayne Blvd. Surveillance footage from the bakery showed a man on a bike as he pulled up the shop.
Riding the Brightline: High marks given from a Day One rider from DeLand
I had the privilege of taking the new Brightline Train from Orlando to Miami on Friday, Sept. 22, the first day of travel, returning on the 23rd. Here is my account and assessment. My plans were to drive from DeLand to the Orlando airport in leisurely fashion, in time to...
Boating accident near Blackpoint Marina leaves 3 hurt
MIAMI -- Three people were hurt during a boating crash Tuesday afternoon near Blackpoint Marina, authorities said.The victims were flown to Jackson South Medical Center for treatment following the accident.. Information about their condition was not immediately available. Air and boat rescue crews were called around 2:45 p.m. to the area after receiving reports of a boating incident, Miami Dade Fire Rescue said in an emailed statement.Officials have not said what led to the crash.Video from the scene showed a damaged boat floating in the water with scattered debris.Kenneth Rodriguez, who was on his boat when the incident occurred, told CBS News Miami that he tried to help the victims.He said one of the people appeared to be unresponsive."The two other people that were on the boat that were injured from the accident were just in severe pain and reaching out to family," he said.
Nude Hialeah man screams ‘It’s my birthday today’ after touching self in hot tub, cops say
KEY LARGO, Fla. – A Hialeah man was in his birthday suit on his birthday at a resort in the Florida Keys, according to deputies, and what he’s accused of doing in a hot tub has landed him in hot water with the law. Authorities arrested Julio Daniel...
Investigation Underway as Demolition Halted in Brickell Following Unexpected Slab Collapse
Residents in Miami's Brickell district were surprised when a concrete slab fell from a building currently being demolished, landing on Southeast 7th Street. The incident took place around 2:40 p.m. on Saturday, which led to an immediate halt of the demolition. A video captured the slab falling, shocking those who were nearby. No injuries are reported, even though the area was busy with pedestrians.
Florida man climbs rescue vehicle, taunts police
MIRAMAR, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man taunted police after climbing a rescue vehicle and refusing to get down. According to information obtained by NBC, Miramar police said they conducted a rescue at the intersection of Miramar Parkway and US-441. At some point, the man climbed a rescue vehicle and danced on top. Police tried […]
A 'pink wave' could spell good news for American Flamingo conservation in Florida
Days after Hurricane Idalia blew through Florida in August, people began sighting flamingos in unusual spots. The birds were spotted as far north as Lake Michigan beach, Wisconsin. One of those fly-ins was “Peaches" who was found in deep water off Florida's Gulf Coast. Now the bring-pink bird is...
6 Must-Try Pizza Shops in Florida
Steve's and Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza are two popular pizza joints in Miami. Steve's is known for serving authentic New York-style pies with thin, crispy crusts topped with tangy tomato sauce and generous amounts of cheese, offering classic options like pepperoni and sausage alongside more unique choices like fresh basil and creamy ricotta. Conversely, Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza stands out with innovative flavor combinations such as truffle oil, fig jam, and smoked salmon, satisfying even the pickiest eater.
26-Year-Old Critically Injured in Stabbing Near Bayside Ferris Wheel
A 26-year-old man was critically injured in a stabbing incident near the Ferris Wheel at Bayside Marketplace on Sunday morning. The victim, found with a knife wound to his shoulder, was quickly taken to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital and is currently in a critical but stable condition.
Police: Woman injures victim while stealing her Toyota in Miami’s Little River
MIAMI – A woman told police officers that she was organizing the trunk of her Toyota when she felt it moving forward in Miami’s Little River neighborhood. Josephin Alexandra Segarra was stealing her car, so she rushed to hit her and scratched her in the face, but Segarra managed to put the car in reverse, accelerate, and hit her with the door, according to police.
South Florida in for another round of afternoon storms
MIAMI - We're in for another round of storms on Tuesday.Scattered to numerous storms will be possible due to plenty of tropical moisture around. There is a level 1 threat of excessive rainfall with the potential for heavy downpours and localized flooding.In addition, the King tides have returned due to the upcoming full moon taking place on Friday. Higher than normal coastal saltwater flooding will be possible around high tide times.Tuesday's highs climb near 90 degrees.We remain wet and unsettled the rest of the week due to a very moist, unstable atmosphere. The rain chance stays high with the potential for scattered storms through late week. Spotty storms are likely this weekend.
Looking for Florida State vs. Miami tickets? Here's where you can find them and for how much
It's never too early to start looking ahead to a rivalry game, especially one has storied as Florida State vs. Miami. Seminoles and Hurricanes fans had Nov. 11 circled on their calendars since before the season started. But now that both teams have finished their September schedules undefeated, the game at Tallahassee's Doak Campbell Stadium is now looking like a potential ACC Championship Game preview.
WRE News: Historic Miami Colonial Hotel Building to be Replaced by Supertall
Miami, FL – September 25, 2023 – There is an ambitious redevelopment project set to replace the Yve hotel Miami — site of the historic Miami Colonial Hotel — spearheaded by RFR Realty, a prominent New York developer known for its high-profile properties such as the Chrysler and Seagram buildings. The project aims to transform the site into a 104-story “supertall” hotel and residential tower. The project is expected to offer over 1,000 residential units and a hotel component, all situated atop a massive parking garage podium. Miami’s Zyscovich Architects, headquartered in the adjacent New World Tower, is in charge of the structure’s design. Several other “supertall” projects have been announced for the downtown and Brickell areas, further emphasizing the city’s transformation into a major international metropolis.