A confrontation between Miami-Dade deputies and a group of teens ended with a 15-year-old boy injured by a deputy’s gunfire, authorities said. Incident Overview The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident began at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, following a 911 call about a gun threat at a park near southwest 113th Avenue and 216th Street. … Read more
Apollo Beach, FL — A Florida man has been convicted in a federal case involving a fatal fentanyl overdose that led to a woman’s drowning, authorities said. Guilty Verdict in Federal Court Ludwin Borgen, 49, was found guilty by a federal jury of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for … Read more
Coral Springs, FL — The husband of Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen has been charged in connection with her death after she was found unresponsive inside her home, authorities confirmed. Husband Arrested, Faces Serious Charges Police say Stephen Bowen has been taken into custody and charged with premeditated murder and tampering with evidence following the … Read more
Broward County,, FL — A serious traffic accident has forced the closure of all northbound lanes on Interstate 95 near Pembroke Road, causing significant disruptions for drivers across South Florida. Rollover Crash Causes Major Traffic Disruptions Officials confirmed that the crash involved a truck rollover, with aerial footage showing the vehicle overturned and blocking multiple … Read more
Security cameras are becoming an essential tool in crime prevention and investigations across South Florida, but their widespread use is also raising serious questions about privacy and data access. How Security Cameras Are Assisting Police Investigations From residential doorbells to advanced surveillance systems, video cameras are now a common sight in neighborhoods like Fort Lauderdale. … Read more
Authorities in Miami confirmed that a series of threats targeting local schools on Wednesday were false alarms, following a large-scale emergency response across multiple campuses. Miami Schools Placed on Lockdown After Threat Call According to the Miami-Dade Schools Police, an anonymous caller dialed 911 and claimed they intended to harm students. Although the caller did not specify … Read more
Authorities in Miami Gardens have launched a homicide investigation after a woman’s body was discovered in a local lake, officials confirmed. Body Recovered from Miami Gardens Lake According to the Miami Gardens Police Department, the body of Geneva Bennett Prevatt, 55, was found on March 26 near the 1000 block of Northwest 208th Terrace. Officers … Read more
Officials in Florida have scheduled the execution of a man convicted in a decades-old rape and murder case, as the state continues a series of capital punishment actions in 2026. Execution Warrant Signed Governor Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for James Ernest Hitchcock, 69, setting his execution for May 7 by lethal injection, according … Read more
A driver in Miami suffered serious injuries after managing to escape a vehicle that caught fire following a crash early Tuesday, authorities said. Crash and Fire Response According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, crews responded just before 3 a.m. to reports of a single-vehicle crash near Northwest 14th Avenue and Northwest 54th Street. Officials said the vehicle … Read more
Residents across South Florida can expect a mix of sunshine and scattered showers Tuesday, with wetter conditions likely to return later in the week. Tuesday Forecast: Warm, Breezy, and Isolated Showers The day began with mild temperatures and passing showers moving in with onshore winds. Afternoon highs are expected to reach around 80°F (27°C), with … Read more