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A 70-year-old Miami grandmother was arrested for sending a threatening text to her ex-husband and now faces a felony charge with a potential 15-year sentence.
A mother in Palm Beach County is charged with manslaughter after her newborn died post-home birth. The infant's asphyxiation was ruled homicide. DeSouza admitted to drug use during pregnancy and is released on bond.
The family of hit-and-run victim David Lee Veargis continues to seek justice nine years after his death, with the case remaining unsolved and law enforcement appealing for public assistance.
A student was assaulted by peers in a park near Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School; the attack, resulting in a skull fracture, is under police investigation.
Charlie Adelson, convicted for the murder of FSU professor Daniel Markel, awaits sentencing. He claims no involvement, but prosecutors argue he masterminded the plot.
Rapper Rich the Kid was arrested for trespassing and resisting arrest during a bomb threat investigation in Miami Beach after trying to enter a restricted zone.
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Florida workers are owed over $6.5 million in unpaid wages, with the Department of Labor stepping in to recover funds and aid employees in claiming their due pay via an online database.
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A cold front in South Florida lowers temperatures to the mid-70s, bringing breezy and cooler weather with a potential for showers and thunderstorms later in the week.
The "Hollywood Grinch" thieves stole a single mother's Christmas presents from her doorstep in Broward County, sparking a search and increasing concerns over porch piracy.
Florida sees a rise in unemployment claims after Thanksgiving, although the Miami area boasts a low unemployment rate of 1.5%. The state maintains a steady labor market and strong entrepreneurial growth.
Miami's Department of Solid Waste will not collect garbage, bulky trash, or recycling on December 25, resuming services on December 26. Recycling collection for those affected will be on December 27.
A rollover crash in southwest Miami-Dade resulted in one death and two hospitalizations with serious injuries. The incident involved a van and a pickup truck and also damaged nearby parked cars.
A Coral Springs man was charged for vandalizing a Miami Beach cafe's pro-Israel sign, with damages over $200. He is under house arrest with monitoring.
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