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A West Kendall mother asked a judge to keep the confession she gave after her 9‑year‑old autistic son's 2020 drowning out of evidence, saying it was coerced while she was sleep‑deprived.
A 24‑year‑old Miami man was arrested May 11 on kidnapping, strong‑arm robbery and battery charges after deputies say he forced his ex into a car, stole her chains and punched her.
Investigators cordoned off a Pompano Beach apartment building after an early‑morning fire; officials say the cause is under investigation.
Joshua Koren, 38, was booked on aggravated stalking and trespassing after police say he arrived at a West Avenue apartment with knives, pepper spray and a stun gun.
A PBSO SWAT raid on West 27th Street led to the arrest of Dontay Bartley and the seizure of hundreds of grams of suspected drugs, authorities say.
Court records say a Palmetto Bay businessman used electronics companies to launder at least $2M in drug proceeds and route cash through a Doral firm and Bogotá.
A Hialeah bartender was arrested after police say cocaine residue and paraphernalia were found in a car where she had been sleeping with a child; DCF and police responded.
A viral TikTok accusing a Miami surgeon of assault touched off online fury — but the Miami‑Dade State Attorney’s Office closed the file, citing insufficient evidence in a closeout memo.
FLHSMV says the Criminal Alien Apprehension Team booked a Cuban national with a final order from May 1998 and an alleged 116 felony convictions, including narcotics and fraud.
Miami prosecutors concluded a deputy’s April 13, 2025 shooting was legally justified after reviewing bodycam footage, witness statements and evidence.
A 27‑year‑old Miami Gardens man was arrested after allegedly throwing a machete at an Amazon delivery driver; he faces attempted aggravated assault charges and is being held on bond.
A Miami inmate was left comatose after an April attack at Turner Guilford Knight. Court records and public defenders point to a statewide shortage of treatment beds.
An orange tabby named Tray is recovering at Yao Animal Hospital after being found with chemical burns. Volunteers and authorities are seeking tips and surveillance footage.
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