North Miami Beach

A malnourished 1-year-old Doberman named Legend was rescued in North Miami Beach and is receiving medical treatment through the Doberman Rescue League. The dog, found emaciated and with unknown skin spots, is in foster care while the rescue group seeks a permanent home.

North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph was held in contempt of Congress for ignoring subpoenas related to an investigation into potential illegal donations involving then-U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. Joseph chairs a political committee with Cherfilus-McCormick’s brother and is alleged to have funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars from an oil company executive doing business with the Haitian government. Colleagues expressed concern, and Joseph disputed the Ethics Committee's findings.

North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph is held in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoenas related to an investigation into Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. The ethics committee alleges illegal campaign donations through a political committee chaired by Joseph, who faces potential jail time and fines if convicted. Joseph also faces local scrutiny over alleged misconduct as mayor, including altered records and excessive travel expenses.

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.

North Miami Beach's new city manager, Darvin Williams, faces legal challenges including a whistleblower lawsuit from former interim director Kerlyn McHenry, who claims she was fired after raising procurement and accounting concerns. Williams, previously terminated by Opa-locka for similar issues, is also named in a federal civil rights lawsuit. Commissioner Natasha Ervin of Opa-locka has filed a defamation suit against Williams.

A North Miami Beach woman called police after witnessing her husband raping her 'asleep and unresponsive' friend at their apartment. The victim awoke to find her friend yelling and the husband raping her, while he denied the allegations and claimed she had pressed against him during dancing.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Ocean Rescue conducted a rip current rescue demonstration in North Miami Beach to educate swimmers on safety techniques. The event highlighted how lifeguards rescue individuals trapped in rip currents and advised bystanders to avoid entering the water and instead call 911 or use floatation devices. Red flags at lifeguard towers signal dangerous rip currents.

A North Miami Beach woman was arrested and charged after hitting a pedestrian with her vehicle and fleeing the scene, causing serious injuries. The victim was hospitalized with a head laceration and other injuries, while the driver, identified as Shannon Mackey, was later located at a residence where damage consistent with the crash was found.

Joel James Taveras, a 20-year-old pool attendant in North Miami Beach, is accused of receiving $24,000 in duplicate city payroll payments from February 2025 to February 2026. He was arrested after an investigation by the North Miami Beach Police Department and faces charges of organized scheme to defraud and third-degree grand theft.

Norvys Colmenares and Janckeily Guerra, both Venezuelan nationals, were arrested in North Miami Beach for financial crimes including credit card fraud and possession of skimming devices. Authorities found items used in counterfeit card operations, 143 encoded cards, marijuana, and a loaded firearm in their apartment. They also faced immigration violations for unlawful entry and firearm possession.

Nearly a dozen people were injured after a possible boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar in North Miami Beach, Florida. The incident occurred on Saturday and 11 victims were taken to the hospital for treatment. The total number of injuries has not yet been released.