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Band teacher at Miami-Dade school arrested for alleged sex with student
An accomplished violinist and band teacher at a Miami-Dade school has been arrested for allegedly carrying on a sexual relationship with one of his students, authorities said. Heihachiro Nakashima, 33, was arrested Tuesday on three counts of lewd and lascivious battery by an authority figure, Miami-Dade jail records showed. According to an arrest warrant, the…
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Pompano Beach approves 3-year Broward Sheriff’s Office contract
The Broward Sheriff’s Office will continue providing law enforcement services in Pompano Beach after city commissioners voted to approve a three-year contract extension. The decision comes amid an ongoing debate over whether the city should eventually establish its own municipal police department. Residents who attended the commission meeting expressed differing views on the issue. “The…
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South Florida mother speaks out after surviving 34 stabbing wounds; hopes story helps other victims
A South Florida mother is sharing her story of survival after police say her boyfriend stabbed her 34 times. Now, she hopes speaking out will help other victims recognize the warning signs of domestic violence before it’s too late. Heidy Morales spent two weeks recovering in the hospital after the attack, but says the emotional…
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Mom seeking ‘justice’ with lawsuit over daughter’s death in Miami Police shooting
A South Florida mom is speaking out about suing three Miami Police officers and the city over a year after her daughter was killed in a shooting in Wynwood. Evelyn Valdes was supposed to be celebrating her 28th birthday but ended up killed in a police-involved shooting on June 14, 2025. According to investigators, police…
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Swim advisory lifted for 2 Miami-Dade beaches after testing normal for Enterococcus bacteria
A swim advisory was lifted for two Miami-Dade Beaches on Tuesday after testing for acceptable levels of bacteria, the Florida Department of Health said. According to FDOH, Enterococcus bacteria samples collected at Bark Beach and Golden Beach met recreational standards, and the swim advisory was lifted. Enterococci are bacteria that live in the intestinal tract of…
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Miami Spice is serving up big savings this summer: Here are the restaurants to visit
Miami Spice Restaurant Months are back with the intent to expand South Floridians’ taste palette as they offer discounts on luxury meals. Starting Aug. 1 through Sep. 30, locals and tourists can take advantage of tasty lunch/brunch meals for only starting at $35 or three-course dinner menus ranging from $45 to $60. This year, Miami…
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Miami woman stabbed friend during argument over drinking beer in Uber, cops say
A Miami woman was arrested after she stabbed her friend with scissors during an argument over drinking beer in a rideshare vehicle, authorities said. Lynn Marie Zamora, 32, was arrested Monday on a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, Miami-Dade jail records showed. According to an arrest report, a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputy responded…
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60 cyclosporiasis cases confirmed in Florida; Michigan officials reveal potential source
A parasite behind a growing outbreak that has sickened people in several states has also been confirmed in Florida. According to the Florida Department of Health, 60 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in the state so far this year. Of those cases, 42 were reported in June alone. That includes five cases in Miami-Dade…
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Missing dancer who performed with Latin artists found dead in Miami-Dade, officials say
A missing Miami-Dade dancer who has performed with musicians like Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía has been found dead, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Michael-Anthony Leones Espino, known as “Mykee” to friends and on social media, had been last seen Sunday at around 12:30 p.m., leaving the 14200 block of Southwest 161st Court in Miami.…