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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A suspicious call prompted a brief lockdown at Ransom Everglades in Coconut Grove; police searched the campus and found no threat. The investigation is ongoing.
Chief Manny Morales says Miami's Q1 2026 showed steep drops in homicides, robberies and vehicle theft compared with Q1 2025. The department and local outlets say the trend tracks broader early‑year declines.
A 19-year-old was arrested in Homestead after police say a forensic review of a seized phone found videos of a 13‑year‑old; she faces felony counts under state law.
Community & Society in ...
A West Kendall Quick Pick won about $115K while the Powerball result is tied to a ticket sold in Delaware. Winning numbers, claim steps and contact details are included.
A Lake Worth woman was arrested after deputies recovered numerous stolen packages during a search; she faces burglary and grand theft counts and has bonded out.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A roughly 30,000-square-foot Five Iron Golf flagship is coming to Coral Gables with TrackMan simulators, full-length bowling lanes and a chef-driven bar program.
A man who ran Creed Metal was arrested after deputies say he scammed St. Kevin Catholic School out of more than $223,000 for roof work that never happened.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Exterior glass and balconies are mostly installed at Aria Reserve North Tower as delivery approaches in Q2 2026. The 62‑story tower will add about 399 condos to Edgewater.
A 28-year-old Georgia man on federal probation was arrested after a Hollywood traffic stop turned into a crash and foot chase. Authorities say officers found cash, a gun and drugs in the vehicle.
Sweetwater police swept Dolphin Mall after an anonymous bomb threat; officers cleared the property and it opened to patrons just before 11 a.m. Sunday. Authorities say they will maintain a visible presence at the outlet.
Parks & Nature in ...
A brush fire on Bear Island at Big Cypress National Preserve prompted evacuations and smoke that could affect nearby roads. Officials and park managers urged visitors to leave and monitor alerts.
A man was arrested after police say he targeted a Jewish father and his children at Stillwater Park during Passover; prosecutors say the episode was religion-motivated.
Politics & Govt in ...
Miami commissioners are expected to approve roughly $150,000 to lawyers who sued the city over an election delay after courts blocked the ordinance. The payment closes a costly legal chapter.
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