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A woman in Deerfield Beach reported her car was stolen by a driver who crashed his SUV. Shyann Figaro described the SUV losing control, crashing into a building and palm tree, and the driver fleeing with her vehicle. Police are investigating the incident, with a patrol car and video evidence at a nearby Chick-fil-A potentially linked.

A video captured police activity outside a Coral Springs home early Friday, showing multiple police units and an officer in tactical gear near North University Drive and West Sample Road. Officers used a speaker to ask someone to contact the police department to ensure their safety. NBC6 has contacted authorities for information, and the story is ongoing.

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.

Zonya Ray, director of parks and recreation in Opa-locka, was cited for leaving a 5-year-old child unattended in a vehicle overnight, leading to potential jail time. Ray pleaded not guilty in court, and the city has limited public comments due to the case involving a minor and personnel issues.

Maximo Vasquez, a Miami Fire Rescue captain, was arrested on charges of domestic violence, including using a cellphone to assault his wife. Deputies arrived at his home with weapons, and surveillance video captured their confrontation. Vasquez was previously arrested in 2025 for assaulting a first responder, and Miami Fire Rescue placed him on relieved-of-duty status pending investigations.

Surveillance and body camera videos depict the events surrounding the death of Justin Zelin, a man police allege was thrown from the 25th floor of a Miami Beach condominium. Corey Hutterli, the suspect, faces second-degree murder charges after footage shows him entering the building days before the incident and leaving the apartment in an agitated state following a reported struggle. Physical evidence, including blood smudges and hair, was found in Zelin’s apartment.

The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season has begun, and NBC6's First Alert Weather Team provides a guide for South Florida residents to prepare. The guide highlights First Alert Live Doppler Radar, a real-time monitoring tool for tropical systems, and includes sections on terminology, emergency supplies, safety protocols, and post-storm actions.

One person was hospitalized after a car crashed into a home in Richmond Heights, Miami-Dade County, around 7 a.m. on Sunday. The collision involved two vehicles, with one vehicle crashing through a home's gate. A neighbor criticized local drivers for erratic behavior, and the incident is under investigation.

A crash in Pembroke Pines caused road closures on Sunday, with westbound traffic at 83rd Avenue and Pines Boulevard shut down. Details about the crash remain limited, and NBC6 has contacted police for further information.

A 14-year-old boy, Xavier Tyson, was booked into jail after being charged in the rape of a 12-year-old girl at a Miami community garden. Two other boys, aged 13 and 12, were also charged in the case. The incident occurred at the Green Haven Project garden, where the victim was allegedly held down and prevented from screaming during the assault.

An armed man barricaded himself in an Oakland Park apartment, leading to a prolonged standoff with law enforcement. Deputies shot the suspect, who was hospitalized, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has taken over the investigation. No other injuries were reported.

A Fort Lauderdale teacher was arrested for seeking an inappropriate relationship with a student, including inappropriate comments, notes, and physical touching. Basil Billings, a reading teacher at Dillard High School, faces charges of offenses against a student by an authority figure and lewd or lascivious touching. He was placed on administrative reassignment by the school district and has a $35,000 bond with a no-contact order.

Caitlin Dydzuhn was brutally attacked and stabbed outside her home in downtown Miami, leaving her partially blind. Raydean Johnson, the attacker, was arrested after a standoff with police, and Dydzuhn is pursuing a negligent security lawsuit against her building, Marina Blue.

Four people were hospitalized due to heat-related illnesses after an air conditioning malfunction on a plane at Opa-locka Executive Airport. Miami-Dade officials and fire rescue authorities responded, transporting patients to a local hospital. Aerial footage showed ambulances and authorities near a GlobalX plane.

A humid air mass from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico has triggered a rainy weather pattern in Miami and South Florida, with daily downpours and flooding risks expected through the weekend and into early next week. Temperatures remain in the upper-80s, with heat indices reaching the mid- to upper-90s.