South Florida News
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Man accused of ‘waterboarding’ dog, strangling girlfriend in Miami-Dade arrested, report says
A man accused of torturing his girlfriend’s dog and assaulting her in Miami-Dade County was arrested on Tuesday, authorities said. Kevin Monasterio, 24, is facing several charges, including domestic battery and animal cruelty. According to authorities, Monasterio and his girlfriend have been together for about a year and live together. An arrest report said that…
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Video shows suspect firing several shots at apartment in North Miami Beach
Surveillance video captured the moment when a man started firing shots at an apartment in North Miami Beach. De’undre Rashad Robert Turner, 35, was charged with seven counts of attempted first-degree murder. According to authorities, on June 20, North Miami Beach Police arrived at the apartment complex after receiving reports that an apartment had been…
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South Florida students return to schools: What you need to about the 2026-27 school year
Students across South Florida are set to return to the classroom in the fall, and as the new school year begins, NBC6 is providing all the latest information so that parents and their children can be prepared to have a successful school year. WHEN SCHOOL STARTS TAX FREE ITEMS SCHOOL CHECK LIST Broward Schools race…
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Miami-Dade School Board chooses internal candidate Rafael Villalobos as next superintendent
There’s a new superintendent in town, and he’s a familiar face at Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The school board had narrowed its search down to two finalists and selected Rafael Villalobos, the district’s current South Area Superintendent, over Ernie Lozano, the chief human resources officer at Broward County Public Schools. The vote was unanimous, but…
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South Florida employers, families brace for impact as Haitian TPS ends
The expiration of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians is already rippling across South Florida, affecting families, hospitals, schools and airports as thousands face the prospect of losing legal work authorization and possible deportation. For one Haitian mother, the uncertainty has become overwhelming. Speaking through an immigrant advocate and requesting anonymity out of fear, she…
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2 Miami-Dade traffic school employees accused of fraud, deputies say
Two traffic school employees in Miami-Dade County were arrested on Tuesday after being accused of giving students fraudulent qualifying certificates, authorities said. Daniel Delgado, 57, was charged with unlawful possession of stolen driver’s licenses and official misconduct by a public servant, while Luis Vidal, 55, was charged with possession of stolen driver’s licenses, official misconduct, and…
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Former LSU star Demetrius Byrd made threats while armed with tool in Miami Beach, report says
Former LSU football player Demetrius Byrd was arrested in Miami Beach on Monday after being accused of making threats on a bus while being armed with a tool, police said. Byrd, 40, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Miami-Dade Jail records showed. During his court appearance on Tuesday, a judge set his…
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5 Florida laws to know that make changes to schools and education
On July 1, Florida passed several laws on everything from dangerous crimes to data centers. These also included bills regarding children, schools and education. Here are five new laws to know before school gets back in session. HB 1279 — Teacher funding and epinephrine delivery devices One of the provisions in HB 1279 allows school…
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1896 to 2026: Celebrating 130 years of Miami
Celebrations are underway on Tuesday as the City of Miami turns 130. Miami was founded in 1896 by Julia Tuttle, and is the only major city in the U.S. to be founded by a woman. Tuttle, who purchased a citrus plantation when she arrived, was able to convince Henry Flagler to bring his railroad to…
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Miami-Dade state attorney to recap human trafficking efforts made during FIFA World Cup
With the wrap of the FIFA World Cup, Florida officials on Monday will recap their efforts on combatting human trafficking after seven matches were played in Miami Gardens. Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle will be joined by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and local law enforcement. During the FIFA World Cup in South Florida,…