Miami Central High dominates St Brendan, winning big 43-7
Miami Central took on St Brendan on this Thursday's High School Football Report.
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Miami Central High dominates St Brendan, winning big 43-7
Miami Central took on St Brendan on this Thursday's High School Football Report.
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Off-duty Miami-Dade deputy hospitalized after car struck by lightning near Fire Rescue HQ in Doral, officials say
An off-duty Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputy was hospitalized after his car was struck by lightning near the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue training center headquarters in Doral, officials say. MDFR confirmed that they received the call and that it occurred in the area near Northwest 41st Street and 93rd
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Miami-Dade deputy hospitalized after his car was struck by lightning in Doral
Investigators said the deputy was seated in his vehicle during an off-duty assignment when the vehicle was struck by lightning.
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Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are continuing in the forecast for South Florida
The rain could cause localized pockets of flooding.
Marlins fall 7-3 in Kansas City, miss chance at 3rd AL sweep this season; Royals avoid series loss
Carter Jensen finished a single shy of hitting for the cycle with a home run, triple and a double while driving in three runs and scoring three times as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Miami Marlins 7-3 on Thursday night to avoid a three-game sweep.The game was played in front of just 10,803 wit
UPDATED Off-duty Miami-Dade deputy hospitalized after car struck by lightning near Fire Rescue HQ in Doral, officials say
An off-duty Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputy was hospitalized after his car was struck by lightning near the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue training center headquarters in Doral, officials say. MDFR confirmed that they received the call and that it occurred in the area near Northwest 41st Street and 93rd
Miami-Dade deputy hospitalized after his car was struck by lightning in Doral
Investigators said the deputy was seated in his vehicle during an off-duty assignment when the vehicle was struck by lightning.
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A South Florida cancer patient who was surprised with meeting Taylor Swift is now marking the end of her treatment
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Video shows coyote walking down road in NW Miami-Dade
Residents are on high alert in a South Florida neighborhood after a coyote sighting was caught on camera. Video posted to social media shows a coyote walking down the road along Northwest 112th Avenue and 92nd Street in Northwest Miami-Dade. The post contains a community alert for residents who live
Miami-Dade commissioner says proposed GTA VI partnership glorifies violence against police, pedestrians
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Miami-based artist Soleil shares her story and previews new singles
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South Florida recruiting expert Larry Blustein breaks down 2026 high school football talent to watch
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Stormy weather to continue across South Florida
The rainy weather will also continue through Labor Day weekend.
BSO investigating fight between middle school students and adult near Dania Beach McDonald's
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Wanted fugitive arrested after fatal crash involving Miami-Dade deputy, officials say
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Miami-Dade husband and wife store owners accused of money laundering, racketeering
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NAACP Podcast Ep.12 | James Hawkins, Certified Financial Literacy Coach
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One of Miami-Dade's oldest Black schools faces uncertain future as district weighs school closures
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AAA: Labor Day travel expected to be busy as gas, airfare prices remain high
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Off-duty MDSO deputy hospitalized after lightning strikes cruiser near MDFR headquarters in Doral
A lightning strike near the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue building in Doral sent an off-duty Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputy to the hospital. According to MDFR, first responders arrived after receiving reports of a vehicle being struck by lightning outside of the building. An off-duty MDSO deputy in the area w
Off-duty MDSO deputy hospitalized after lightning strikes cruiser at MDFR headquarters in Doral
A lightning strike at the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue building in Doral sent an off-duty Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputy to the hospital. Traffic cameras on the Turnpike showed an ambulance racing down the expressway followed by multiple police cruisers. According to MDFR, first responders arrived after rece
1 hospitalized after possible lightning strike at MDFR headquarters in Doral
A possible lightning strike at the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue building in Doral sent one person to the hospital. Traffic cameras on the Turnpike showed an ambulance racing down the expressway followed by multiple police cruisers. According to MDFR, first responders arrived after receiving reports of a v
Miami Beach police arrest man accused of hitting 10-year-old girl with dirt bike while fleeing officers
Police in Miami Beach arrested a 29-year-old man who they said hit and injured a 10-year-old girl with a dirt bike while he was fleeing from officers nearly two weeks ago.According to Miami Beach police, Mandrell Ceydrec Rolle Jr. was arrested on Wednesday and faces multiple charges connected to the
Man accused of hitting girl with dirt bike on busy Miami Beach street arrested weeks after
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10 families celebrate groundbreaking of new Habitat for Humanity of Broward homes in Oakland Park
A dream of homeownership is becoming a reality for 10 South Florida families, thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Broward and a generous group of supporters, donors and all-women volunteers. Families gathered at the Oakland Park site for a ceremonial groundbreaking on Thursday, marking the start of co
Authorities make arrest in connection to fatal shooting of 60-year-old in Homestead
A man suspected of pulling the trigger in a fatal Homestead shooting is now in custody. Authorities say 37-year-old Kentreal Smith has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the fatal shooting that killed a 60-year-old man near Southwest Sixth Avenue and Seventh Street on August 18.
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M-DCPS new superintendent faces district challenges, celebrates STEM investment in first week
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Flood advisories canceled Thursday afternoon in Miami-Dade, Broward counties
Flood advisories were canceled Thursday afternoon for parts of northern Miami-Dade County and central Broward County as heavy rain has moved out most of South Florida. In Miami-Dade, the original advisory ran until 5:15 p.m. Areas affected include Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Miami Lakes, Opa-Locka, Coun
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Chamber SOUTH Takes Flight at Bird Bowl for the First Time!
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Numerous cars at gated apartment complex in northwest Miami-Dade broken into overnight, MDSO says
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Breakfast with Superintendent Rafael A. Villalobos
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United Way Miami meets with community leaders to encourage higher education for students in South Florida
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