Rosie Cordero-Stutz

Argentina faces tighter security measures in Miami ahead of a match against Cape Verde, following a 2024 Copa América incident where fans breached stadium gates. Miami-Dade County has implemented enhanced protocols, including multiple ticket checks and specialized training, while addressing extreme summer heat with cooling stations and hydration support.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, urges residents to celebrate the Fourth of July safely by avoiding drunk driving, celebratory gunfire, and following boating safety guidelines. Authorities will collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies to enforce safety measures during the holiday weekend.

A surveillance video captured an explosion at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility on Monday morning, resulting in one death and four injuries. The blast caused significant damage, including a destroyed awning and active underground fire, with authorities investigating potential causes like an underground gasoline vault. Homicide detectives and fire officials are leading the investigation.

A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy was cleared of wrongdoing after fatally shooting Kennedy Graham, a shoplifting suspect who resisted arrest and fled with a gun. The state attorney’s office concluded the deputy was legally justified, but Graham’s sister disputed the account, citing video that does not clearly show he was armed.