Here are the 6 things you need to know for Saturday, May 25th.
Weather wise, expect sunny and clear conditions with highs reaching the upper 80’s. Some wind will keep those temperatures from feeling too hot.
1. Three Teens Killed By Car While Waiting for Bus to Soccer Tournament
Three teens who were waiting for their bus to a soccer tournament in Weston died Saturday after a vehicle struck them in North Miami, police said.
The teens, who were part of the Little Haiti Soccer Club, were waiting for their bus to the championship game when they were hit by the black SUV, authorities said. The fatal crash happened at 5:22 a.m.
Rescue crews rushed to the scene along NE 125th Street and 13th Avenue where the SUV was found mangled in the middle of the road. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash.
2. FHP Trooper Injured in Hit-And-Run Crash
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A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was injured in a hit-and-run crash on the Turnpike Saturday afternoon.
The crash happened on the southbound Turnpike exit to Hollywood Boulevard, authorities said. The collision, which happened just before 4 p.m., caused traffic delays Saturday afternoon, with authorities closing down the exit following the incident.
3. Teen Killed Outside Hookah Lounge
The search continues for a gunman who shot and killed a teen outside a Southwest Miami-Dade hookah lounge earlier this week. The teen, identified as 17-year-old Gabriela Saldana, was hanging out with friends in the parking lot when they were caught in the middle of a drive-by shooting.
4. Plane Crashes Near the Bahamas
We’re waiting to hear if a pilot survived after a small plane heading from Illinois to South Florida crashed east of the Bahamas. The pilot was the only person on board. The U.S. Coast Guard has been called out to assist with the crash.
5. Memorial Day Festivities Underway
Safety will be the main priority this Memorial Day weekend. Hundreds of cops will be out on patrol as thousands of locals and tourists make their way to Miami Beach. Ocean Drive will also turn into a pedestrian only area.
Click here for a list of events being held in honor of Memorial Day.
6. Beef Recall
If you’re planning on grilling this weekend, be careful. There is a national beef recall including short ribs, rib-eyes, and briskets. Look out for the USDA mark of inspection. The contaminated products will have an establishment number 788.
