Hialeah

Eliott Rodriguez and Robin Peguero, Democratic candidates for District 27, are vying to challenge Republican Maria Salazar in November. Rodriguez emphasizes federal housing support and vows to avoid trading stocks if elected, while Peguero advocates for economic relief and agrees on prohibiting stock trading for Congress members. Rodriguez declined to commit to a debate, and both candidates met with a reporter in locations tied to their backgrounds.

A list of restaurants with 30 or more food safety violations during a single inspection, including Cuba Lives Restaurant in Hialeah, which had 36 violations such as improper food storage, pest infestations, and unsafe temperatures. None of the listed restaurants were shut down despite repeated failures to meet basic safety standards.

A man was found stabbed near a Tri-Rail station in Hialeah, leading to a woman being detained and hospitalized. The incident occurred at 1125 East 25th St. around 7:20 a.m., with the victim and woman both transported to hospitals in critical and unknown conditions, respectively. The stabbing followed an argument potentially linked to an earlier reported incident.

A 34-year-old mother in Hialeah was arrested for chaining her 13-year-old daughter to a fence outside a home. Police confirmed the mother admitted to the act, claiming it was for her daughter's safety, and she could face up to 10 years in prison.

A mother in Hialeah is charged with child abuse after allegedly chaining her 13-year-old special needs daughter to a fence to watch TV following her job loss. The daughter was left in the sun without water or shade until family members called police, who later found and freed her.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds campaigned in Hialeah, emphasizing public safety and housing affordability while defending his decision to avoid gubernatorial debates. He cited leading poll numbers and criticized opponents for 'grasping at straws,' also addressing a civil lawsuit against him as 'frivolous.'

An investigation is ongoing after a police-involved crash in Hialeah near Southeast Fourth Avenue and Okeechobee Road. A damaged Hialeah Police cruiser and a civilian car were at the scene, with police tape blocking part of the street. Details about injuries or the crash's cause remain unknown.

A man was injured while attempting to protect a small dog from a larger dog in Hialeah on the Fourth of July. The incident involved a dog attack that left the smaller dog seriously injured and unable to walk, prompting an investigation by Miami-Dade Animal Services.

A family in Hialeah is demanding action after a pit bull attacked their dog and a woman, leaving the dog severely injured. The owner of the pit bull left the scene without intervening, and the family’s dog required emergency surgery but is now stable.

A woman was hospitalized after her car crashed into a canal in Hialeah. Hialeah Fire Rescue reported she may have had a medical emergency before losing control, and she was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. A resident provided snorkel gear to assist in the search for possible passengers, calling the incident shocking and the first of its kind in the area.

A black Tesla crashed into a canal in Hialeah, prompting first responders and divers to rescue four people in the water. One individual was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, while the car was later removed by the Miami-Dade Underwater Recovery Team.

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Hialeah after using fraudulent credit cards to purchase $2,277.60 worth of fireworks from Samurai Fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July. The suspect, Santiago Alejandro Prieto-Mendoza, was taken into custody following a second attempt to retrieve merchandise flagged by his payment processor, and he is being held on a $2,500 bond.

A UPS driver named Dennis Millwood was arrested for allegedly stealing packages during deliveries, including one containing a $55,000 Rolex watch. Investigators used surveillance and a controlled operation with GPS-tracked packages to catch him attempting to open a package, triggering a dye pack that stained his hands red.

Colombians in the U.S. voted overwhelmingly for Abelardo De La Espriella in the presidential runoff election, with 80.57% of ballots cast in the country for him compared to 18.43% for Iván Cepeda. Preliminary results showed De La Espriella leading nationwide with 49.66% of votes, while Cepeda received 48.7%. Voting occurred in over 250 diaspora precincts, including locations in South Florida.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is seeking public help to locate 74-year-old Neftali Lopez, who was last seen leaving a Walmart in Hialeah on June 20. Lopez has not contacted family and is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall with gray hair and brown eyes, wearing specific clothing at the time.

Manuel De Jesus Chaveco Delgado, a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy, faces additional child molestation charges in Hialeah Gardens after prior allegations in Hialeah. The victim reported inappropriate touching and viewing explicit content on his phone during multiple age ranges (11-13 and 13-15). The Hialeah Gardens Police Department filed charges, and detectives indicate more incidents may be reported in other jurisdictions.

Manuel DeJesus Chavecodelgado, a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy, was arrested on charges of molesting a teenage girl and showing her obscene material. The 42-year-old faces three counts of lewd molestation and one count of distributing explicit content to a minor, with allegations involving incidents at Hialeah residences and his vehicle.

A 42-year-old corrections deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was arrested by Hialeah police and faces multiple felony charges of child molestation. The accused, Manuel De Jesus Chaveco Delgado, is charged with three counts of lewd and lascivious molestation and one count of showing obscene material to a minor after allegedly touching a 13- to 15-year-old girl inappropriately and displaying explicit content on his phone.

Three Miami-area restaurants—Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria in Hialeah, Bocas House in Miami, and Papercrane Thai & Sushi in Key Biscayne—were cited for 30 or more health violations during inspections, including mold, dead roaches, and food safety issues.

A 21-year-old man, Leonel Alejandro Laferte, turned himself in to Hialeah police after being accused of killing a cyclist in a hit-and-run crash. The victim, 37-year-old Kenneth William Wimbley, died from injuries sustained when Laferte's 2022 Kia Stinger struck him while his driver's license was suspended. Laferte faces charges of leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving with a suspended license.

Surveillance video captured a fatal hit-and-run in Hialeah, resulting in the death of 37-year-old Kenneth Wimbley. The 21-year-old driver, Leonel Alejandro Laferte, was arrested after turning himself in to police, facing charges of leaving the scene of a fatal accident and driving with a suspended license.

A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Hialeah on Thursday morning. The driver fled in a black four-door vehicle with front-end damage and a missing passenger-side mirror. A man later reported to police admitting involvement in an early-morning crash.

A teacher at Peace Christian Academy in Hialeah faces a felony child abuse charge after investigators allege she physically abused an 8-year-old student with autism and ADHD. Video footage shows the teacher restraining the child, causing injuries including bruises and a puncture wound, though she has pleaded not guilty, claiming the child was acting out.

A 64-year-old Florida man is accused of attempting to kidnap his 74-year-old ex-girlfriend with a firearm outside a church in Port St. Lucie. Witnesses intervened and disarmed him before he fled to Hialeah, where he was later arrested. The suspect has a history of violent crimes, including a prior attempted kidnapping charge.

A Florida man was arrested after being seen dragging his 74-year-old ex-girlfriend outside a church in Port St. Lucie. The suspect, Jose Zamora, faces charges including attempted kidnapping with a firearm and has a prior criminal history involving violence. Witnesses intervened, preventing the abduction and leading to his arrest in Hialeah.

Geydis Cabrera, a sales representative at Casa Joyero Miami in Hialeah, was arrested for forging 57 checks totaling $46,455 from October 2025 to November 2025. The store owner discovered unauthorized checks made payable to various people and deposited into Cabrera's account. She faces charges including third-degree grand theft, uttering a forged instrument, and organized fraud.

A North Miami man was arrested for attempted armed kidnapping outside a Port St. Lucie church. He faces charges including violating an injunction and using a firearm during the incident. Surveillance video captured part of the alleged attack, which occurred as the victim was arriving at the church.

Carlos Alberto Jean, 37, faces charges for molesting three girls, including a third victim in Hialeah in April 2023 when she was 10. He was arrested on charges of lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 12 and misdemeanor battery, and is currently held without bond in a Miami-Dade correctional center.

Carlos Jean, 38, was arrested for a third time this month for allegedly molesting a 10-year-old girl in Hialeah. He faces charges of lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 12 and battery. Earlier arrests this month and in March involved allegations of touching a 12-year-old girl and following a student while masturbating.

A 40-year-old motorcycle rider was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center after a crash involving a passenger vehicle at the intersection of East 2nd Avenue and 22nd Street in Hialeah. The incident, which occurred Thursday morning, resulted in severe injuries to the motorcyclist, and authorities are investigating the circumstances.

Derek Rosa's father and stepfather were interviewed by police regarding the teen's alleged involvement in his mother's stabbing death. Both expressed disbelief, stating Derek loved his mother and described him as caring, while acknowledging his interest in firearms through video games.