Measles deaths highlight severe vaccine hesitancy issue
Florida is also having an outbreak, and doctors say it’s caused by declining vaccination rates.
5 plead guilty to importing $31 million worth of cocaine into South Florida
Five defendants pleaded guilty to conspiring to import thousands of kilograms of cocaine into South Florida using sport fishing vessels from the Dominican…
Miami Southridge Senior High teacher’s probation deal rejected after victim demands harsher punishment
A Miami Southridge Senior High School teacher appeared in court prepared to plead guilty to charges stemming from allegations that he inappropriately touched…
Man gets 20 years in prison in scheme to exploit Miami-Dade woman, 94, out of home
A man who schemed to exploit a 94-year-old Miami-Dade woman out of cash and her $600,000 home has been sentenced to two decades behind bars, authorities said.
Gas company found negligent in 2023 West Park explosion
A jury decided Wednesday that a gas company was negligent in an explosion that flattened a home in West Park in 2023.
Hallandale Beach home invasion suspect who pointed gun at children arrested, cops say
Rashad Corouthers is facing several charges, including robbery/home invasion with a firearm and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Ex-Flanigan’s manager accused of stealing over $33K from Hallandale Beach restaurant
A former manager of a Flanigan’s in Hallandale Beach is behind bars, accused of stealing more than $33,000 from the restaurant, records showed.
15 migrants taken to The Bahamas after vessel interdicted with 19 near Miami Beach, USCG says
According to the USCG, on Aug. 18, crews interdicted a vessel that was 22 miles east of Miami Beach that carried 19 migrants.
2 men accused in serial theft scheme targeting Miami-Dade Home Depot stores
Two men are facing charges in connection with a theft scheme targeting Miami-Dade Home Depot stores that led to thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise…
Pair accused of burglarizing Coral Gables home of couple killed in Kenya helicopter crash
A man and woman were arrested after they were accused of burglarizing the Coral Gables home and stealing the luxury cars of a couple killed in a helicopter…