Woman, 27, accused of pushing 89-year-old out of wheelchair, robbing him in Brownsville
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A homeless woman is facing two felony charges after Miami-Dade deputies said she assaulted and robbed an 89-year-old disabled man on Wednesday. An arrest report states that Ruth Weaday Logan, 27, approached the senior in the area of Northwest 47th Street and 27th Avenue, in the...
Judge dismiss manslaughter charge against former MDSO deputy involved in shooting that killed UPS...
A manslaughter charge has been dropped against former Miami-Dade Police Deputy, Jose Mateo, one of the several officers indicted in 2019 shootout that led to the death of an UPS delivery driver, after a judge sided with his motion to dismiss the case based on the Florida’s “stand your ground law”.
Broward man, 22, accused of scamming elderly man in bank phone scheme
A 22-year-old man is behind bars in Broward County, accused of preying on senior citizens through a common bank phone scam. Investigators said that one of the victims, a 74-year-old man from Alabama, was duped into sending more than $20,000 after receiving a call from someone claiming to work for Wells Fargo’s fraud...
Bodycam video shows police takedown of man accused of wreaking havoc at Miami Beach...
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Officer-worn body camera video shows a tough takedown of a man who, police said, went wild at a Miami Beach drugstore until a good Samaritans put a stop to his unruly and bizarre behavior. Miami Beach Police officers were not messing around when they apprehended...
Miami-Dade must fund mental health center to protect victims, prevent violence | Opinion
On Sept. 9, I drove into the Wendy’s chain near my home to pick up a mobile order. As I waited in line, I noticed a disheveled homeless man panhandling between cars. My chest tightened. Without thinking, I canceled my order, drove away and placed the same order at another Wendy’s two miles away. That decision wasn’t...
Fight Breaks Out Aboard Wonder of the Seas, Ship Returns to PortMiami
Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, returned to PortMiami on the very day it had just left the port after a fight onboard left multiple guests injured. According to news reports and a statement from the cruise line, the adults involved in the fight received medical care from the ship’s medical staff....
Lightning suspected after fire breaks out at Wilton Manors complex
No injuries were reported from the fire. Two residents Wilton Manors from one unit were displaced.
Driver battered officer, struck 3 vehicles while fleeing North Miami Beach traffic stop, police...
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A driver was taken into custody after he battered an officer, struck three vehicles and took off on foot while attempting to flee a traffic stop in North Miami Beach, police said. According to North Miami Beach Police, an officer attempted to conduct a...
Suspect accused of Pembroke Pines murders denied bond
PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - Days after the murders of a man and woman inside a home in Pembroke Pines, the detained suspect has been denied bond. As of Tuesday, 27-year-old Isaiah Collins is being held in jail without bond. Collins is the grandson of the owner of the house...
Kinney Tunnel in Fort Lauderdale to close due to standing water
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - The Kinney Tunnel under the New River in Fort Lauderdale is set to close due to standing water, city officials said. The city said they alerted FDOT about the issue at around 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, which is expected to lead to the tunnel shutting down within the next hour.
