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Authorities arrest woman wanted for murder in Florida who led 45-day manhunt
The search for a woman wanted for murder in Florida who was on the run for more than a month is over. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson was arrested in Jackson County on Thursday. She is wanted in the death of 43-year-old Jason Coulthart, whose body was found in…
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UPS workers arrested in major package theft probe at Miami-Dade facility, deputies say
Two employees at a UPS facility in Miami-Dade are facing charges in connection with an investigation into the theft of packages containing expensive electronics, authorities said. Jose Divine Fernandes Correia, 52, and Ruth Cristaldo, 53, were arrested Thursday on charges of organized fraud of $50,000 or more and grand theft, arrest reports said. According to…
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Miami Hurricanes RB Jordan Lyle arrested on fleeing and eluding charges, records show
Miami Hurricanes running back Jordan Lyle was arrested on multiple charges in Broward on Thursday, jail records showed. Lyle, 20, was arrested on charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding at a high speed and reckless driving, Broward jail records showed. Officials with the Broward State Attorney’s Office said he was arrested on a Sunrise Police…
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Portion of Krome Avenue closed as brush fires burn in SW Miami-Dade
A portion of Krome Avenue was closed Friday as multiple brush fires were burning in southwest Miami-Dade, bringing the smell of smoke and hazy conditions to the area. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said Krome Avenue between 8th Street and 88th Street was closed due to low visibility in the area due to the fires. The…
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Miami Beach dispute intensifies among commissioner, police department and union
A dispute is intensifying in Miami Beach between a sitting city commissioner, the Miami Beach Police Department, and the local police union. The dispute stems from an investigation into several officers who were reprimanded for violating the department’s social media policy by sending sexually explicit material to each other. Miami Beach Commissioner David Suarez is…
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South Florida groups send search-and-rescue aid to Colombia after deadly earthquake
South Florida organizations are working to get critical search-and-rescue equipment to Colombia in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, packing everything from flashlights and gloves to ropes and first-aid kits. The Help Land Foundation and Fundación 7 Estrellas are among the groups collecting and preparing supplies they say are urgently needed by crews searching through…
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Fans cheered for surprise return of Messi during Inter Miami’s game against Club León
Just a few days after his father’s passing, it was unclear if Lionel Messi would play for Inter Miami against Club León Wednesday night. But as Inter Miami’s number 10 walked on the pitch, fans erupted and cheered for the return of Messi. Jorge Messi died after an uphill battle with an unspecified illness at…
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What to know ahead of Florida primary: deadlines, sample ballots and more
Early voting is already underway for the 2026 primary election in Florida, and many residents are asking how they can make sure they’re ready to head to the polls. Casting your ballot is easy, safe and a vital part of the democratic process. Depending on where you live, you could be deciding referendums, candidates for…
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Mom faces charges after she says son killed sister, 5, in Florida City shooting
The mother of a 5-year-old girl who was killed in a shooting at a Florida City home is now facing charges in her death, after she told authorities that the child’s brother pulled the trigger, according to a new arrest report. Ashley Marie Hosendove, 32, was booked into a Miami-Dade jail Wednesday on charges of…
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