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A 34-year-old mother in Hialeah was arrested for chaining her 13-year-old daughter to a fence outside a home. Police confirmed the mother admitted to the act, claiming it was for her daughter's safety, and she could face up to 10 years in prison.

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 death investigation is underway after a man drowned in Fort Lauderdale. Police received a call about a possible drowning in the 200 block of Southwest Second Avenue. Search efforts involving police, fire rescue, and the Broward Sheriff’s Office aviation unit led to the man being found and taken to Broward Health Medical Center, where he died. His identity has not been released.

Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former president, made a public appearance at a birthday celebration attended by officials and military leaders, days after being indicted by the United States for the 1996 downing of civilian aircraft. The event, held at the Ministry of Interior in Havana, was framed as a display of Cuban unity and defiance against U.S. pressure, with President Miguel Diáz-Canel praising Castro’s legacy.

A suspect accused of crashing an SUV in Deerfield Beach and carjacking a woman's vehicle was arrested. The suspect later stole fries from a child at a Chick-fil-A, abandoned the stolen car, and was taken into custody after a confrontation at a gas station.

A Miami Police officer was hospitalized after their cruiser was struck by another vehicle in Little Havana while responding to a call. The officer sustained possible fractures but remained conscious and stable, with the incident occurring near Southwest Seventh Street and 12th Avenue. It is unclear if the driver who caused the collision was arrested.

A man was hospitalized after being shot in Lauderhill. Police responded to a report of a shooting but initially could not locate the victim, who later arrived at Florida Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds before being transferred to Broward Health Medical Center. His identity and condition remain undisclosed, and an investigation is ongoing.

Anthony Gonzales, 38, was arrested in Miami-Dade following multiple indecent exposure incidents. A 21-year-old woman reported encountering him twice, with the second incident leading to his identification via a flyer and subsequent arrest during a traffic stop. Gonzales has four prior arrests for similar charges and denied the allegations.

Members of Generation Z in Miami-Dade County are increasingly leaving South Florida due to high cost of living and limited career opportunities. A survey found over 51% of 18-34-year-olds plan to leave, with individuals like Jared Infantolino citing unaffordable housing and Alejandro Malo highlighting traffic and transit challenges as key factors.

In April, over 20% of South Florida single-family home listings on Zillow had price cuts, with a median reduction of 3.1%, higher than the national average of 2.7%. Zillow economist Mischa Fisher attributes this to sellers adjusting to a less competitive market and buyers stretching budgets amid lower inventory. Price cuts in the Miami metro area decreased slightly this year compared to 2023.

A man accused of killing his former partner and two daughters before committing suicide in Doral had a turbulent relationship with the children's mother, according to his ex-wife. Investigators identified the victims as 11-year-old Savannah, 8-year-old Sienna, and their mother Melanie Hyer, with the father Ryan Whiten suspected of the killings.

Sean Alexis, 40, was arrested after a hit-and-run crash that injured a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy near Fort Lauderdale on Friday. The deputy suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. Alexis faces charges for failing to stop at the scene of the collision.

Two people were hospitalized after a shooting in Northwest Miami, and an officer’s cruiser was struck by a vehicle en route to the scene. The shooter was injured in the shoulder, a passenger may have been grazed, and the sergeant involved in the vehicle collision was evaluated at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

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.

The family of Terrance Demetrius Willis, a man fatally shot at a Miami-Dade bus stop on May 18, 2021, is urging the public for help identifying the suspect. Authorities describe the suspect as a Black man aged 18-25 with specific tattoos and have offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. The case remains unsolved.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava appeared to get lightheaded during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department headquarters but is reported to be okay. She attributed the incident to the heat and thanked Miami-Dade Fire Rescue for assistance. The new facility will serve as a centralized intake and release location.

Lindsay Ann Mariani, a 37-year-old woman from Hollywood, Florida, was arrested for allegedly misusing her company's credit card to make over $88,300 in personal purchases, including flights, Uber rides, and cruise bookings. She worked for a Naperville, Illinois-based company and was charged with grand theft and fraudulent use of a credit card.

A Miami-Dade man, Roberto Hernandez-Castro, remains at large in connection with 'Operation Hammer Time,' an organized retail theft scheme targeting hardware stores across 13 Florida counties. The operation involved smash-and-grab burglaries stealing high-end tools, causing over $500,000 in stolen goods and damages. Two suspects are arrested, one suspect died during a burglary, and authorities suspect additional individuals may face charges.

Broward deputies and an off-duty firefighter rescued a woman from a sinking car in a Pompano Beach canal. The vehicle submerged quickly, but the rescuers reached the driver before it disappeared underwater. The woman survived due to their rapid response.

Florida pastor Evan Edwards and his son Josh were charged with an $8.4 million fraud case involving a sham ministry and fake mental health claims. Josh pleaded guilty, received a 4-year prison sentence, while Evan's charges were dropped due to dementia. The case included shredded documents in a Mercedes SUV and blocked cellphones.