South Florida News
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What is hazing? A look at when fraternity initiation rituals violate Florida law
Three men, including a U.S. Secret Service agent, are now behind bars for severely hazing fraternity pledges in South Florida, officials said. The two victims were pledging the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, and were subjected to a dayslong ritual of beatings that led to kidney failure for one, according to an arrest affidavit. Deadly hazing…
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Secret Service agent, 2 others arrested in hazing incident in Sweetwater, SW Miami-Dade
A Miami U.S. Secret Service agent is among three people charged in hazing incidents involving the South Florida chapter of a fraternity. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office announced Sunday the arrests of Marquez Christopher Pinder, 29, Lamar James, 26 and Elijah Delano Dyous, 29, in connection to repeated beatings. Pinder is a Secret Service Agent…
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Man hospitalized after being shot in the leg at restaurant in North Miami, police say
A man was taken to the hospital on Sunday after he was shot at restaurant and lounge in North Miami, police said. According to North Miami Police, officers arrived at the area of 13785 NW 7th Ave. after receiving calls of shots being fired. At the scene, officers searched the area for any victims, but…
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Miami woman charged in $32M COVID relief fraud scheme captured in Jamaica
A woman who made the FBI’s “Most Wanted Fraudsters” list for her alleged role in a $32 million COVID-19 relief funds fraud scheme was arrested in Jamaica and returned to South Florida to face federal charges. Elaine Angene Escoe, 41, faces multiple charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, wire…
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Weather change in South Florida: rain, storms, and flooding potential
After several days dominated by heat and only very isolated showers, South Florida is getting ready for a major shift in the weather pattern that will bring a significant increase in the coverage of downpours and thunderstorms starting this Saturday and, especially, from Sunday into early next week. While the rainfall will be welcome news…
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Elderly woman killed, 4 hurt in multi-car crash in North Miami Beach, officials say
An elderly woman was killed in a crash involving four vehicles in North Miami Beach on Friday, authorities said. Police said it happened in the 3300 block of Northeast 163rd Street. The crash left a person trapped in one of the vehicles, but Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they were able to “safely extricate” them. Three…
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17-year-old suspect shot, killed by deputy in Miami Beach, MDSO says
A 17-year-old suspect was shot and killed by a Miami-Dade deputy while the sheriff’s office was serving a warrant in Miami Beach, authorities said. Authorities said it happened at 785 81st Street, an address that corresponds to an apartment building. According to Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, officials were serving a warrant for firearm violations at the…
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Man stabbed, wallet taken during armed robbery in Miami, police say
A man was stabbed during an armed robbery in Miami on Friday, according to police Officials said they got the call about the crime in the area of Northeast Miami Court and Northeast 80th Terrace at 7:27 a.m. The victim, a man in his late 60s, was stabbed and his wallet was taken, police said.…
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One month since deadly earthquakes, South Florida keeps sending aid to Venezuela
One month since rare doublet earthquakes caused devastation in Venezuela, the diaspora community and other South Florida residents haven’t let up in their efforts to send supplies, medicine and hope to those most in need. The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that shook Venezuela last month rose to 5,398 on Wednesday, local authorities…