Emmanuel Valentin, a Miami nurse, has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison after tampering with fentanyl and midazolam, replacing them with saline. His actions, which occurred between July and August 2023, compromised patient safety. The hospital acted swiftly to address the breach, offering free blood tests, with no acute infections reported.

Miami-Dade man Jorge Marin Calderin was arrested for a deadly Brownsville fire that killed two people last fall, facing charges of second-degree murder and arson.

Emergency crews combat a brush fire that has closed Card Sound Road in Miami-Dade County, affecting traffic to the Florida Keys. The blaze has burned 3,600 acres and is 20% contained.

A construction worker was hospitalized after coming into contact with a live wire while handling rebar at a Fort Lauderdale work site. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue used a crane to lower the worker from the building, and he was taken to Broward Health Medical Center for treatment. Investigations into the cause and safety protocols are ongoing.

A Miami man, Dan Rotta, pleaded guilty to defrauding the IRS by hiding over $20 million in Swiss accounts, funding a lavish lifestyle undisclosed to tax authorities.

Coral Gables Fire Department rescued a man from an elevator during a medical emergency, using technical rescue techniques. The patient’s condition was not disclosed, respecting privacy.

Fort Pierce Police are searching for missing 17-year-old Ethan Diaz, last seen near the Blue Sky Circle apartment complex. The public is urged to provide any information.

A 90-year-old man, Rafael Cotto, was grazed by a stray bullet during a neighborhood shooting in Florida City. His family, deeply concerned, hopes for information leading to safety improvements in their area.

A woman, Karyn Patricia Alva Torres, died from severe burns after using an accelerant on a bonfire in Port St. Lucie. Her husband sustained non-life-threatening burns.

A Broward man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a woman and her children, leading police on a multi-county chase in Florida, and crashing in Putnam County.

Riviera Beach Police and other agencies conducted an operation targeting probation violators, resulting in the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers.

Miramar Police are searching for missing 73-year-old Geotis Johnson and request public assistance. He requires medical care and was last seen on Ramona Street.

A shooting in Hollywood on a Sunday morning resulted in one person hospitalized; police detained all involved and seized weapons. Detectives are investigating the motive behind the altercation.