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Man arrested in 1986 cold case murder of mom, businesswoman in North Miami Beach
A man has been arrested and charged in the 1986 cold case murder of a real estate broker in North Miami Beach, thanks to DNA evidence and the tireless work of detectives, the police department announced Friday. It was on June 13, 1986, when Shirley Brant, a mother and owner of Brant Realty Corporation, was shot and killed in her…
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WATCH: Swaths of seaweed wash up on Miami Beach in what will be ‘major sargassum year'
This is going to be another major year for sargassum, according to a bulletin published by the Optical Oceanography Laboratory of the University of South Florida, and beachgoers can probably already tell. On Thursday, Chopper6 flew over North Miami Beach and Miami Beach to check out reports of the brown, stinky seaweed that’s become infamous on South Florida’s coastlines....
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Man dead, 2nd victim and gunman hospitalized after shooting at SW Miami-Dade business
A man was killed and another victim and a gunman were hospitalized after a shooting at a business in southwest Miami-Dade that prompted a massive police response on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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FBI warns of South Florida phone scam where callers pose as federal officers
The FBI in Miami is warning about an increase in scams targeting South Florida residents over the phone. The scam starts with a phone call, in which callers identify themselves as federal officers and tell people to “wire or mail ‘settlement’ money or to assist law enforcement with an investigation against a bank.” Authorities warn that the calls can seem…
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Man accused of posing as immigration lawyer in Hialeah busted in sting
A South Florida man is behind bars after police say he scammed a woman by posing as a licensed immigration lawyer. Rafael Moreno, 49, is accused of practicing law without a license and unlawful use of a notary commission, which is a felony. According to the arrest report, an Alabama woman was told the suspect could help her with asylum…
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Man and pet cat escape fire at Fort Lauderdale high-rise, residents displaced
A man and a cat were able to escape a blaze at a Fort Lauderdale high-rise early Thursday. The flames could be seen on the fifth floor of the Marina Bay Apartments at 2610 Marina Bay Drive East, according to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue. One person made it out and a pet cat was rescued by firefighters, authorities said. Video…
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Person found unconscious in Miami Beach hotel swimming pool: Fire rescue
One person was rushed to the hospital after they nearly drowned and were found unconscious in the pool of a Miami Beach hotel on Tuesday, authorities said. Miami Beach Fire Rescue said they responded at around 7:30 a.m. to 2365 Pine Tree Drive, an address that corresponds to the Tradewinds Apartments and Hotel. One person who was unconscious in the…
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Girl, 15, who went missing from Miami found safe after father's emotional plea
A 15-year-old girl who went missing from the Model City area of Miami last week has been found safe her father made a desperate plea to find her.
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Rip current statements issued for South Florida amid deadly surf
Rip current statements have been issued for South Florida — and the surf has proven to be deadly. The National Weather Service said the high risk of rip currents continued Monday due to strong onshore winds. Swimmers are advised to heed red flag warnings at the beach, which could mean that the water poses a high hazard or that it…
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South Florida shines in 2025 Michelin Guide: See the new restaurants with stars
The Michelin Guide has awarded South Florida restaurants some of its most prestigious distinctions in its expanded Florida selection for 2025. Foodies are in for some good news: stars and Bib Gourmand distinctions abound here, and the restaurants honored are no longer limited to Greater Miami, Orlando and Tampa. The Palm Beaches, St. Pete-Clearwater and yes, Greater Fort Lauderdale, can…
