Miami/ Community & Society
Published on April 16, 2020
Top Miami news: Probe ordered in handcuffing of black doctor; crime spree scares neighborhood; morePhoto: Blake Connally/Unsplash

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Miami.

Police chief orders probe in handcuffing of black doctor on front lines of coronavirus fight

An African American doctor was detained and handcuffed in front of his home by a police sergeant as he was loading his van with supplies.

Read the full story on ABC World News Tonight with David Muir.

No car needed to receive free food items in Overtown neighborhood

Dozens of people stood in line Wednesday morning for food distribution in Overtown. What was unique about this giveaway is that people were allowed to walk up to get their food items, instead of only being allowed to drive up.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WPLG Local 10.

Dog owner claims pit bull mix attacked his pup

A Miami man's pet was nearly killed by a neighborhood dog, and he says police refused to get involved, due to the pandemic.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WPLG Local 10.

Crime spree scares residents of Miami neighborhood

A Miami man was robbed at gunpoint in front of his home, and police believe he wasn't the only victim targeted in a crime spree along Northeast 44th Street in Miami.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WPLG Local 10.


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