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Volunteers in Florida are sending earthquake aid to Venezuela through the nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), with daily flights transporting supplies to Caracas. The effort involves U.S. military support and donations from companies like Goya, Walmart, and Amazon, bypassing the Venezuelan government to address corruption concerns.

Volunteers in Florida, including Alessandra Izaguirre, are organizing aid through the nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to support Venezuela's earthquake recovery. The U.S. State Department facilitates the effort, allowing direct aid delivery to Caracas without involving Venezuelan officials, amid concerns about corruption. The earthquakes on June 24 caused over 4,500 deaths and extensive damage.

Volunteers in Florida, including Alessandra Izaguirre, are coordinating earthquake aid for Venezuela through the nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). The effort, supported by donations and U.S. State Department facilitation, bypasses Venezuelan officials to deliver supplies directly to Caracas, reflecting a shift in U.S.-Venezuela relations since January.

Three men were arrested after allegedly attempting to steal a $240,000 diamond chain from a victim at Pink Pony nightclub in Doral. The suspects attacked the victim in the restroom, tried to rip the chain from his neck, and faced charges of attempted strong-arm robbery and battery. Security intervened, preventing the theft and resulting in the suspects' arrest.

Three men were charged with attempted robbery and battery after allegedly beating a victim at a Doral strip club to steal his diamond chain. Surveillance video showed the suspects attacking the victim in the restroom, with security intervening before the chain was stolen.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Task Force Teams 1 and 2 returned to Miami after participating in Venezuela's earthquake rescue efforts, where over 3,000 people have died and 40,000 are missing. Global Empowerment Mission volunteers continue packing relief supplies at their Doral headquarters.

A 'street takeover' in an industrial area east of Doral left three people injured overnight Sunday. Deputies are seeking a suspect who fled in a black pickup truck with front-end damage. Authorities responded to the incident on Northwest 25th Street and transported victims to a hospital.

South Florida first responders and volunteers are aiding Venezuela earthquake survivors by conducting search and rescue operations and sending supplies. Organizations like Global Empowerment Mission and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Urban Search and Rescue team are coordinating efforts, while cargo planes and local donations deliver aid to affected areas.

GEM crews have arrived in Venezuela's earthquake-affected areas to deliver emergency supplies like food, water, and hygiene kits. South Floridians are supporting relief efforts through volunteer work and donations, with over 20,000 pounds of aid already sent to Caracas and more planned.

Volunteers in Doral, Florida, are organizing relief efforts to support Venezuela after deadly earthquakes, with supplies being packed and sent to Caracas. Community members and aid organizations have established donation sites and coordinated flights to deliver essential items to affected areas in Venezuela.

Physicians with the Venezuelan American Medical Association in Miami-Dade are collecting medical supplies to aid earthquake survivors in Venezuela. Donations include splints, gauze, antibiotics, and other medical equipment, to be delivered by air to Valencia, Venezuela, for distribution by Caritas Venezuela and Médicos Unidos Venezuela.

South Florida’s Venezuelan community is collecting donations at El Arepazo in Doral to aid earthquake victims in Venezuela. Volunteers and residents are gathering supplies like food, water, and diapers, with contributions coming from across the region.

Miami Beach Fire Rescue will accept disaster relief donations at four fire stations for Venezuela until July 2, excluding clothing and linens. Accepted items include tarps, tents, bottled water, and hygiene products. The Global Empowerment Mission will transport the donations to a warehouse in Doral.

Multiple organizations and local governments are deploying aid and requesting donations to support disaster relief efforts in Venezuela. Initiatives include setting up drop-off locations, deploying search-and-rescue teams, and providing emergency medical and food assistance.

GEM partners with the U.S. State Department to enable aid teams to land at a Venezuelan military base due to the closure of Simón Bolívar International Airport following earthquakes. The nonprofit organization in Doral, Florida, is receiving overwhelming community support, including over $1 million in donations and volunteer efforts from the Venezuelan exile population.

A Doral mother was arrested after her 11-year-old son was found alone in an apartment complex, having been left unattended overnight. The child reported being frequently left alone, living in poor conditions with little food, and sharing meals with the family dog, which was also confined without food. The mother faces charges of child neglect and animal cruelty, and both children were taken to a hospital for evaluation.

A Doral mother, Roxanabel Medina Leon, faces charges after authorities found her 11-year-old son hungry and sharing limited food with the family dog in a filthy apartment. The boy was discovered wandering a parking garage seeking food, and police reported the residence had no dog food, expired meals, and unsanitary conditions.

South Floridians are organizing relief efforts after earthquakes struck Venezuela, with donations collected through organizations like Global Empowerment Mission and El Arepazo. Venezuelans in the area, such as Alegria Lusienchi and Maria Palma, are contributing aid for families and communities affected by the disaster.

After two major earthquakes struck Venezuela, aid efforts led by the Global Empowerment Mission and local organizations are distributing supplies through El Arepazo in Doral. Survivors are in urgent need of food, medical supplies, and emergency gear as search and rescue operations continue.

Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and volunteers in South Florida are collecting supplies and cash donations to aid Venezuela after two earthquakes killed at least 164 people. GEM has deployed teams to Caracas and is prioritizing basic supplies like first aid, food, and household items, while emphasizing cash donations as most needed. The organization partners with the We Love Foundation and relies on local Venezuelan community support for distribution.

A 45-year-old Doral man, Stephen Erik Campos, was arrested for allegedly fleeing a Miami crash that critically injured an electric scooter rider. Police reported Campos struck the rider at a red light, fled the scene, and later returned after discussing damage with his wife. The rider sustained facial fractures and a brain contusion.

Two large brush fires in Miami-Dade have caused smoke and poor air quality across South Florida, impacting residents from Doral to western Broward. The fires have led to breathing difficulties and ash-covered vehicles as the haze spreads regionally.

South Florida is under a Heat Advisory for the third consecutive day with a heat index reaching 108°. Wildfires near Doral in Miami-Dade County have caused smoke and ash to spread into Broward County, with spotty afternoon showers expected to provide limited relief.

Angelica Francis Perdomo, a Doral mother, was arrested after allegedly showing signs of impairment and battering a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy during a DUI investigation involving her SUV with three children. She was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer, and reckless driving.

An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Broward County due to wildfire smoke, with a Heat Advisory for Broward and Miami-Dade counties as heat indices reach 107°. Thunderstorms are expected in Broward and northern Miami-Dade, while areas south of downtown Miami and the Keys remain dry.

South Florida's rain chances increase this weekend after an unusually dry June, with scattered afternoon showers and storms expected in western suburbs like Weston, Pembroke Pines, Doral, and Kendall. High temperatures will reach the lower 90s with heat index values near 100 degrees, and no advisories are currently in effect for boaters or beachgoers.

A man accused of killing his former partner and two daughters before committing suicide in Doral had a turbulent relationship with the children's mother, according to his ex-wife. Investigators identified the victims as 11-year-old Savannah, 8-year-old Sienna, and their mother Melanie Hyer, with the father Ryan Whiten suspected of the killings.

A man was arrested after striking a parking enforcement specialist with his vehicle while evading a citation in Doral. He faces charges of aggravated battery on a police officer and is in custody with an immigration hold.

A Bronx woman stole $261,000 in jewelry from a man she was dating during a visit to Doral, Florida, leading to her arrest on a first-degree grand theft charge. Police said she took items including a Richard Mille watch and fled the property before being caught nearby.

A family of four in Doral, including Ryan Charles Whiten, Melanie Lauren Hyer, and their two daughters, were found dead in their home in what authorities classify as a murder-suicide. The Doral community and Mayor Christi Fraga mourn the victims, with grief counselors supporting students at the children’s school.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of four people, including two adults and two children, found unresponsive in a Doral home. Authorities confirmed the individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, and the Homicide Bureau is handling the case.

A homicide investigation is underway in Doral after four people, including two minors, were found dead in a home. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) confirmed the discovery during a welfare check in the Doral Isles neighborhood, with detectives leading the investigation.

A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for South Florida, impacting western Miami-Dade County with 60 mph winds and hail. The storm affected Coral Gables, Sweetwater, Westchester, Doral, Hialeah Gardens, and potentially Hollywood in Broward County, with increased rain risk continuing into Wednesday.

A man killed his ex-wife and two daughters in Doral before taking his own life, a dirt biker died after crashing into a hearse in Miami-Dade, and a South Florida restaurant was ordered to shut down over rodent issues. Other incidents included a police response to a man thrown from a Miami Beach balcony, a pool worker accused of stealing city funds, and a teacher facing termination over an alleged student relationship.