Amid budget squeeze, a Miami-Dade commissioner wants to cancel World Cup subsidy
In the face of looming cuts to charity grants in the county budget, a Miami-Dade commissioner wants to claw back the $46 million the county plans to spend subsidizing a global sports event: the 2026 World Cup games. Commissioner Kionne McGhee, who represents a suburban district in South Miami-Dade that has some of...
Federal Operation Uses “Skim Busters” to Crack Down on Fake Card Readers
A federal task force has been created to crack down on credit card skimmers at South Florida businesses.
Victim’s brother appeals for help after 2 tourists found shot in Miami parking garage
According to Miami Police, both had been shot several times. Investigators believe the pair had only recently met while visiting Miami.
Zoo Miami mourns loss of 17-year-old lion Jabari
Jabari, a 17-year-old male lion, was known for leading a pride and fathering cubs.
Miami-Dade deputies: Man fatally shoots wife’s lover at West Little River shopping center
MIAMI — A 69-year-old man, who has a scorpion and other shapes tattooed on his face, fatally shot the man his wife had been having an affair with for years, according to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies. Omar Aguila, a convicted felon who was born in Cuba and called...
Downtown Miami murder mystery has links to Detroit and New York
MIAMI — There has been an unsolved murder mystery in Miami since July 19, and detectives said they need the public’s help. A man and a woman were in a sports utility vehicle on the 10th floor of a garage that condominium residents and hotel guests share, at 230 NE 4th St., in Downtown.
13-year-old boy battling cancer sworn in as honorary MDSO deputy
DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) - The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office made a courageous teen an honorary deputy. Thirteen-year-old Devarje “DJ” Daniel was sworn in at MDSO headquarters in Doral, Friday morning. In 2018, DJ was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer and was given five months to live. Seven...
Surveillance video captures man using pen camera to record coworkers in restroom at Dolphin...
SWEETWATER, FLA. (WSVN) - New surveillance video appears to show a man placing a pen camera right in front of a toilet in an attempt to record his coworkers at Dolphin Mall, according to police. Police said the creepy crime allegedly happened on May 11 inside the employee-only area of...
Man tried to run down neighbors with truck after cops say they chased dog...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A 68-year-old Lauderhill man faces multiple felony charges after authorities say he attacked three family members with a broomstick and tried to hit them with his truck when they entered his yard while chasing after their dog. William Wayne Graham was arrested on charges including...
Missing child alert issued for 7-month-old last seen in Hollywood
A missing child alert has been issued after a South Florida family told authorities they had not seen their baby niece since December of last year.
