Opa-locka

Crews are repairing a ruptured water main in Opa-locka that caused a sinkhole. A box truck became stuck in the hole on Wednesday, but the driver was unharmed.

A semi-truck became stuck in a sinkhole in Opa-locka caused by a water main rupture, which was attributed to a Florida Department of Transportation contractor's directional drilling. No injuries were reported, and city officials are working to repair the damage and restore water services to affected businesses.

A semi-truck fell into a sinkhole caused by a water main break in Opa-locka at the intersection of Northwest 42nd Avenue and 135th Street. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the incident, and the driver escaped without injuries by the time police arrived. The cause of the water main break and road damage remain unknown.

A search is underway for Malcolm Jamal Cushion, a man last seen leaving the Jackson Community Mental Health Center in Opa-Locka on Tuesday. He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, 168 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, last seen in teal scrubs. Deputies indicate he may require assistance.

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.

Crews extinguished a fire at a junkyard in Opa-locka after responding to heavy smoke and flames. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue used water, hose lines, foam, and aerial ladders to contain the blaze, which did not spread to nearby properties. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

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.

A 26-year-old man with a criminal history was arrested in Miami Gardens after a police chase involving a PIT maneuver and foot chase. He faces charges related to a 2021 jailhouse assault and being an accessory in a 2022 body disposal case. The defendant, currently on probation for the 2022 case, was held on a $18,500 bond pending a division judge hearing.