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Crime & Emergencies in ...
The arraignment of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, accused of misusing $5M in COVID relief funds, was postponed to February 3. She denies all charges.
A Bronx man, 65, was arrested for selling fake playoff tickets, costing a woman $5,000. He was charged with grand theft and apprehended outside Hard Rock Stadium.
Sports in ...
Jeff Hafley has been hired as the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, replacing Mike McDaniel. He joins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan from the Packers to lead the team.
Community & Society in ...
Miami hosted its 49th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade with bands, leaders, and the theme "Mentoring the Dream!". Festivities continued at Memorial Park.
An overturned tractor-trailer on I-95 in Fort Pierce disrupted traffic when it blocked southbound lanes, with FHP investigating the Sunday afternoon incident.
Miami Police seek public help to locate Punita Kevala Frey, missing from Coconut Grove since January 6. She's described as 5'5", white female weighing 150lb with brown hair and eyes.
Weather & Environment in ...
Miami experienced a chilly Monday, with temperatures in the upper 40s and wind chill in the low 40s. A gradual warming trend is expected, with milder conditions by Tuesday.
A Boca Raton man was arrested in a dispute over contractor payments. He is accused of contracting without a license and not returning payment for unstarted work.
Uber driver kidnapped at gunpoint in Boynton Beach; suspects Isaiah Thurston and Jakeria Riley arrested for kidnapping, armed robbery, and other charges.
A body was found floating in a Hialeah lake, with a possibility it's related to an earlier police chase; however, the identity and cause of death remain undisclosed.
Jason Butler was convicted on 34 felony charges for defrauding U.S. federal agencies through fake invoices and financial documents, embezzling over $4.5 million.
West Palm Beach invites amateur photographers to enter the annual Grassy Waters Preserve Photo Contest by February 28, 2026; fees support preserve education.
Malachi Toney was named the 2025 FWAA Offensive Freshman of the Year after an impressive season with Miami, including over 1,000 receiving yards and numerous records.
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