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A swatting hoax sent deputies to an 80‑year‑old's South Florida home, highlighting a growing wave of dangerous false 911 calls and new state penalties.
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The TGI Fridays at 90 N. University Drive in Pembroke Pines has closed, with photos showing crew removing the chain’s striped awnings. Nearby Fridays remain in Hollywood and Plantation.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Anthony Lopez paid $16 million for a Coral Gables teardown and plans to demolish the house to build a larger mansion. The move follows the couple’s recent high‑end flips.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
McLaren Racing Live takes over Regatta Harbour this week. Expect street closures, limited parking and detours in Coconut Grove.
The city transferred prime Little Havana parcels to three developers for about 500 affordable units. Supporters say it speeds housing; critics call it a giveaway.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
South Florida patients report dramatic weight loss and surprising health improvements from GLP‑1 drugs, but new studies and FDA updates also warn of gastrointestinal, gallbladder and eye risks.
A software communications glitch limited BRT 601 buses this morning, prompting backup vehicles and slower boarding along the South Dade TransitWay.
A man died Sunday after his car struck a tree on Southwest 127th Avenue in southwest Miami-Dade. The sheriff’s Traffic Homicide Unit has opened an investigation.
The NTSB found internal engine corrosion caused the Feb. 9, 2024 Challenger crash on I‑75 near Naples, killing two pilots and prompting inspections and a lawsuit.
A rider died Saturday after losing control and striking a tree on North Federal Highway near Coolidge Street in Hollywood. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
Police say a fake Instacart driver used a "good Samaritan" ruse to steal from a wheelchair‑bound Margate woman; a 28‑year‑old is now jailed and faces exploitation and theft charges.
A Miami man told NBC 6 he shot and killed dogs he says were posing an immediate threat. The case raises questions about Florida’s narrow self‑defense and animal‑law defenses.
A jury convicted former Riviera Beach officer Carl Johnson in the June 18, 2023 crash that killed two people; sentencing is set for July 7.
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