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Miami-Dade Firefighters hosted a toy drive at a Walmart in Doral, FL, helping families in need select toys for their children, part of a larger Toys for Kids drive.
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Miami-Dade County is considering expanding its aviation facilities due to increasing traffic at MIA. Commissioner Cabrera initiated a study to assess capacity and the potential for a new airport.
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Gunshots heard at a Florida Walmart caused panic; witness accounts and videos show chaos. Details are unclear; a suspect was detained but not confirmed by police. Authorities seek information.
A woman's body was found near an I-95 ramp in Miami-Dade, leading to an investigation and a related high-speed chase that ended in a crash in Miramar. The suspect was detained later on Saturday.
A man from Altamonte Springs was fatally struck in a hit-and-run in West Palm Beach; authorities recovered the involved vehicle but have made no arrests.
Delray Beach will change its water disinfection from chloramines to free chlorine from January 5-25, 2025, as a preventive measure. Residents may notice a change in taste and smell but are assured of safety.
A telemarketer in West Palm Beach was sentenced to 15 years for a $67 million Medicare fraud involving genetic testing.
Inmate Orel Valdespino Fernandez has been convicted by a Miami jury for assaulting a Bureau of Prisons guard, with sentencing scheduled for February 14, 2025.
A South Florida Proud Boys member received a one-year prison sentence for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, with additional supervised release and restitution to pay.
A special needs student was arrested for allegedly punching a teacher at Miami Northwestern Senior High, with differing accounts of the incident presented.
Broward County joins the Climate Mayors network to address climate change, collaborate on sustainable practices, and advance local and broader initiatives for environmental resilience.
Drainage enhancements are underway on NW 7th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, set to complete by April 7, 2025. Night work will keep one lane open; side streets may close temporarily.
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The Flamingo Greenway Project in Pembroke Pines began construction for a recreational greenway which will include a multi-use path and landscaping by March 2026.
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