Miami-Dade Fire Rescue

A drive-by shooting injured one person in the front yard of a southwest Miami-Dade home, with deputies responding to the scene. The victim was found in a county swale and taken to the hospital, but the shooter remains at large, and details about the vehicle, injuries, and victim's identity are unknown.

A one-year-old boy was bitten by a dog in Southwest Miami-Dade and is in stable condition at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials.

A gas spill in Miami Gardens left 50 gallons of fuel on a street near a gas station on Northwest 166th Street and 42nd Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials have not disclosed the cause of the spill.

A man was hospitalized after lightning struck a pine tree in North Miami, causing it to fall onto his Range Rover. Fire rescue crews extricated him using a chainsaw, and he is recovering. Leonce Luma, whose security footage captured the incident, expressed hope for the driver's recovery.

A man was rushed to a trauma center after a tree fell on his Range Rover during severe weather in North Miami on Friday morning. The incident occurred near North Miami Avenue and 125th Street, with the tree snapping in half and severely damaging the vehicle. First responders and police were at the scene, though the man's condition remains unspecified.

Two people were injured in a head-on crash on Southwest 8th Street and Southwest 157th Avenue in west Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue rescued one trapped individual, and both victims were transported to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. The road remained closed as of Thursday evening.

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.

Venezuela's earthquakes have caused unprecedented destruction, with rescuers including Miami-Dade firefighters working around the clock. A Venezuelan security guard was rescued after eight days trapped under rubble, though many victims remain buried. Firefighter Maggie Castro compared the devastation to the Surfside collapse, highlighting the emotional and physical toll on responders.

Miami-Dade officials and agencies are urging boaters to prioritize safety during the July 4th weekend by remaining sober, wearing life jackets, respecting no-wake zones, and staying hydrated. The message emphasizes that safe choices on the water save lives, supported by the Lucy Fernandez Foundation and Lucy’s Law, which aim to improve boater safety following a 2022 boat crash that resulted in a fatality.

A 25-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested for allegedly punching a 62-year-old woman at an Aventura bus depot after she refused his sexual advances. The attack, which occurred on Feb. 4, resulted in the victim sustaining multiple facial fractures and being hospitalized as a trauma alert.

Two people were injured during a fire at an apartment building in North Miami Beach. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to 16850 South Glades Drive, focusing on the sixth and seventh floors, and transported one injured individual to a nearby hospital.

An apartment fire in North Miami Beach hospitalized one person and injured two others with smoke inhalation. Firefighters extinguished the blaze at 16850 S Glades Drive, with 7Skyforce documenting the scene.

A 14-year-old boy, Marcus L. Sanders, drowned in a Florida City lake after going underwater and not resurfacing. A second 14-year-old boy also went into the water and was found unresponsive but was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition. Both incidents occurred at the same lake on Saturday evening.

Five-year-old Garret 'Gary' Leonard died after being struck by a truck at Krome Motocross Park in Miami-Dade County. Two fundraisers are supporting his grieving parents, one covering funeral expenses and another helping them take time off work. Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash.

A chaotic crash near Miami Gardens resulted in multiple injuries, with emergency responders addressing the incident on Northwest 191st Street and 47th Avenue. The collision, described as a 'mass casualty incident,' involved two severely damaged vehicles, including a white Toyota Camry, and spanned jurisdictions between Miami Gardens and Northwest Miami-Dade.

A 14-year-old was found unresponsive in a Florida City lake and later pronounced dead, while another 14-year-old was airlifted in critical condition after going under. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Sheriff’s Office are involved in the ongoing investigation.

A teenager is dead and another is in critical condition after two separate drowning incidents at a lake in Florida City. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to both incidents, recovering one teen who was later pronounced dead at Homestead Hospital and airlifting the second to Kendall Regional Trauma Center in critical condition. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating both cases.

German Leal, a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue captain, returned to Venezuela to assist with earthquake relief efforts. He is part of Florida Task Force 1 deployed by the U.S. government to save lives after two major earthquakes struck the country.

A woman was shot in northwest Miami-Dade and hospitalized in stable condition after deputies responded to a ShotSpotter alert. Deputies detained one person at the scene, and detectives are investigating their involvement.

A five-year-old child riding a bicycle was struck and killed by a pick-up truck in NW Miami-Dade. The incident occurred on North Krome Avenue, and the driver of the truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

A 5-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck while riding a bicycle at Krome Motorcross Park in northwest Miami-Dade. The crash occurred around 9:13 p.m., and the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed the Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating, and a scheduled race at the park was canceled.

Miami's fire rescue personnel are preparing to deploy to Venezuela's disaster zone following devastating earthquakes. The U.S. State Department activated Florida Task Forces 1 and 2, comprising 230 search-and-rescue personnel, to provide humanitarian aid. Miami officials emphasized the teams' training and commitment to supporting Venezuela.

South Florida search and rescue teams are deploying to Venezuela to assist after two major earthquakes caused widespread destruction, with over 920 confirmed deaths and more than 51,000 people missing. The U.S. Department of State activated Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Task Force 1, which will join global efforts led by the UN and U.S. Southern Command to locate survivors and provide aid.

A United States Postal Service truck caught fire in West Miami-Dade near Southwest 48th Street and 104th Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue extinguished the flames quickly, and no injuries were reported.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's search-and-rescue team, including Florida Task Force 1 with 80 specialists, was activated by the U.S. State Department to assist in Venezuela following two earthquakes. The team includes canine units and experts in technical search, medical care, and structural evaluation, joining prior deployments from Los Angeles and Virginia.

A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on West Flagler Street in Miami-Dade County. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue responded to the crash, and the driver remained at the scene. Authorities have closed part of Flagler Street due to police activity.

A man was injured during a shootout in Miami Gardens after he attacked his ex-girlfriend and fired at two men who defended her. The attacker fled to a CVS and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a confrontation involving the victim's brother and an intervening man.

Two men in their 40s were critically injured in a jet ski collision at Miami Marine Stadium, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. They were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in critical but stable condition, and the incident is under investigation.

Miami Gardens police are investigating the death of a man found unresponsive inside an SUV on Northwest 208th Street. Medics pronounced him deceased at the scene, and authorities have not released his identity or age. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.

A child riding a scooter was struck by a bus Wednesday morning in northwest Miami-Dade near a school bus transportation center and was transported to a trauma center. No other details were released.

Five years after the Surfside condo collapse that killed 98 people, the town will host remembrance events. Federal investigators attributed the collapse to structural design flaws in the building's pool deck connections, ruling out other alleged causes like construction vibrations or sinkholes.

A police officer in Miami Shores shot a man running toward him on Sunday. The incident occurred near a car dealership where the man had previously caused a disturbance with two large-edged weapons, including a machete. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.

A body was found in a canal in northeastern Miami-Dade County, prompting a death investigation led by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Homicide Bureau. The Miami Gardens Police Department, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and the Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene near Northeast Second Avenue and 199 Street. Authorities are seeking information from the public to identify the unknown male and determine the cause of death.

Miami-Dade evacuees were allowed to return home after wildfires no longer posed a risk. Two wildfires, 'The Quarry 2' and 'Well,' burned over 20,000 acres but were mostly contained by Saturday. South Florida remains under a heat advisory and air quality alert impacting sensitive individuals.

The National Weather Service issued an Air Quality Alert for Miami-Dade and Broward counties until 10 a.m. on Sunday due to wildfires burning over 20,000 acres. The alert advises sensitive individuals to limit outdoor activities as smoke spreads, with wildfires 'The Quarry 2' and 'Well' now mostly contained. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue recommended closing windows and using recirculation mode for air conditioning.

Wildfires in western Miami-Dade have caused road closures on Florida’s Turnpike and Krome Avenue, with over 18,000 acres burned. Fire crews continue to manage hotspots as shifting winds reduce smoke over South Florida.

A man and a woman were found dead in a farm area of Southwest Miami-Dade, leading to the detention of a man by authorities. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths, which occurred near Southwest 209th Avenue and 260th Street.

A woman was shot in the leg while sitting in her car in northeast Miami-Dade after becoming a victim of crossfire between multiple men exchanging gunfire. Deputies responded to the scene near a corner store on Northeast 117th Street and Second Avenue, where the woman was transported to a hospital in stable condition. Authorities have not identified the suspects involved in the shooting.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah warned that smoke from wildfires in Miami-Dade is moving toward Broward County, posing health risks, particularly for those with chronic conditions. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Environmental Protection Agency highlighted potential respiratory issues and advised limiting outdoor activity as temperatures rise.

Two wildfires burned 8,000 acres in western Miami-Dade County, with the larger fire at 30% containment and the smaller at 25% containment. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue deployed seven units near Northwest 137 Avenue and 25 Street, while the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warned of pollution affecting air quality in South Florida.