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Miami-Dade commissioners discuss long-delayed mental health facility, but still not on agenda for a vote
More than two decades after voters approved funding for a mental health facility, Miami-Dade County leaders are still debating when — or how — it will…
Mom speaks out after man pleads guilty to son’s 2021 murder in Miami Beach
A mother said she was relieved after the man accused of murdering her son in Miami Beach in 2021 pleaded guilty to the killing.
Former Spirit workers claim they are still owed pay and benefits, lawsuit says
Former Spirit Airlines employees are suing the airline, claiming workers were laid off without proper notice, and are still owed pay and benefits, according to…
Mother of slain Coral Springs vice mayor running to fill her seat, records show
The mother of Nancy Metayer, the Coral Springs vice mayor who was murdered last month, has filed to run to fill her seat.
Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
Kevin Warsh was confirmed Wednesday in a largely party-line vote as the new chair of the Federal Reserve.
Families concerned as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ faces shutdown while hundreds remain detained
Families with loved ones still being held at Florida’s controversial immigrant detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” are raising…
Man accused of breaking into same SW Miami-Dade home 3 times arrested, report says
Alejandro Orozco, 24, was charged with armed burglary, burglary of an unoccupied structure, and third-degree grand theft.
Miami-Dade prepares to combat human trafficking ahead of World Cup
As 2026 FIFA World Cup matches prepare to bring millions of visitors to South Florida, the Miami-Dade County Human Trafficking Unit within the State…
Florida attorney general issues subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule.
Person hospitalized after possible shooting in NW Miami-Dade
A person was hospitalized after a possible shooting in northwest Miami-Dade on Wednesday.