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Florida House abruptly halts Hope Florida investigation
After weeks of investigation, a state House leader said Thursday his panel is halting a probe into a foundation linked to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature economic-assistance program, Hope Florida... -
Proposal to change Miami's tree permitting process withdrawn amid public outcry
A proposal that aimed to streamline Miami’s tree permitting process has been withdrawn following months of public outcry and community protest.
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Salvation Army food pantry in Broward struggles with empty shelves. Here's how to help
The Salvation Army of Broward County is asking the community to help refill supplies for families who face food insecurity, after abrupt changes were announced in government programs.
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‘He's got a gun!': Bakery worker witnessed gunman open fire at SW Miami-Dade business
An employee of a bakery witnessed a gunman open fire at a southwest Miami-Dade business Thursday afternoon, the owner said.
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New lawsuit challenges Florida sports betting, claims it violates state constitution
More than a year after the Seminole Tribe started offering online sports betting, a new lawsuit alleges that voter approval was needed to allow such gambling.
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Three people hospitalized after shooting at SW Miami-Dade business
Multiple people were hospitalized after a shooting at a business in southwest Miami-Dade prompted a massive police response on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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Man killed in Wilton Manors house fire identified as father of firefighter, judge
A man identified as the father of a firefighter and a Miami-Dade judge has died after a fire ripped through a house in Wilton Manors on Wednesday. When Chopper6 hovered over the home in the 500 block of Northwest 21st Street after it caught fire at about 1:30 p.m., smoke could be seen coming out from a portion of the…
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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.” Authoriti... -
Brush fire continues to burn, consumes 495 acres near Weston
Crews continued to battle a brush fire on Thursday in western Broward County near Weston. The fire broke out in the Everglades off of U.S. 27 on Wednesday and impacted traffic at the time. Aerial footage from Chopper 6 on Wednesday showed flames and thick smoke rising in the air as fire rescue crews poured water from an engine truck…. -
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…... -
DeSantis holds news conference on Hope Florida after donation controversy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is hosting a news conference alongside his wife, Casey DeSantis, in St. Augustine on Thursday. Signs that read Hope Florida, the foundation founded by the first lady, were placed in front of the podium. The news conferences comes after Republican lawmakers raised questions over millions of dollars donated to Hope Florida. ... -
Family calls for change at Miami intersection where motorcyclist died in crash
A grieving family is demanding urgent safety improvements at a busy Miami intersection where their loved one lost his life in a crash earlier this year. Fabricio Gonzalez, a 34-year-old motorcyclist, was on his daily commute to work when he collided with a car at the intersection of Southwest 27th Avenue and Southwest 27th Street in January. The im... -
How to watch the Inter Miami-Whitecaps Champions Cup semifinal first leg
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will battle the Vancouver Whitecaps in the first leg of the Champions Cup semifinals. Here’s how to watch.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash on MacArthur Causeway: Miami Beach Police
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash that shut down a stretch of the MacArthur Causeway early Thursday, Miami Beach police said. The crash was reported around 5:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the Causeway and involved the motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcyclist was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center after the crash,... -
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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Man accused of stealing coworker's nude photos from her cellphone
A South Florida man is accused of stealing his co-worker’s cellphone and then sending nude pictures and videos from the woman’s phone to himself.
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‘She's swinging around big knives': 911 calls report woman who was later fatally shot by BSO deputy
Frantic 911 calls reveal the moments witnesses saw a woman with a knife in Deerfield Beach before deputies fatally shot her earlier this week.