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MDFR team rescues people trapped inside elevator in Miami Gardens

Several people were rescued by a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue team after being trapped inside an elevator in Miami Gardens. Officials said the rescue happened at a building near the 2200 block of Northwest 199th Street on Wednesday. MDFR’s Technical Rescue Team was brought in to free t...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 10, 2026

At least 2 juveniles hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in NW Miami-Dade

At least two juveniles were hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in a possible hit-and-run in Northwest Miami-Dade. The incident took place in the area of Northwest 7th Avenue and 117th Street on Wednesday night. 7News cameras captured debris on the ground, including an e...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 10, 2026

Man arrested in Rolex theft bust from FedEx, authorities say

Investigators are looking into a series of high-value package thefts involving FedEx deliveries in South Florida, where a 44-year-old man allegedly impersonated luxury watch buyers to intercept expensive timepieces....

CBS4 MiamiSep 10, 2026

Woman arrested after $15K Rolex taken from man’s wrist, police say

A woman was arrested after police said she drove away with a $15,000 Rolex that another woman had taken from a man’s wrist inside his apartment. Police arrested 42-year-old Ayzha Flenoury on Monday, nearly two months after the alleged theft. According to an arrest report, the vic...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 9, 2026

Sheriff’s Office hunt for land at old incinerator site

Future use of part or all use of the burned-out incinerator site in Doral may be locked up for the Sheriff’s Office, commissioners were told last week as they approved a study of what vacant or underutilized county land could come under the sheriff’s control. “The solid waste [pr...

Miami TodaySep 9, 2026

FYI Miami: September 10, 2026

WORLD CUP REPAYMENTS: A legislative budget panel is being asked on Friday to let the Division of Emergency Management distribute $70 million in federal funds for security around the seven FIFA World Cup matches held in Miami Gardens. The division doesn’t have the authority itself...

Miami TodaySep 9, 2026

Deco meets with cast of ‘R.J. Decker’ ahead of season 2 premiere on ABC Miami

We are only one week away from the season two premiere of “R.J. Decker” on ABC Miami! It’s based right here in SoFlo. And all we want to know, Shireen, is who killed Victor? Well, I spent a day with the cast while they shoot one of its episodes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. They didn...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 9, 2026

Power of Attorney: One Document That Can Save Your Family Time, Money, and Stress

Estate planning is not just about protecting what you leave behind. It is also about protecting yourself and making things easier for the people you love. One of the most important documents for doing that is a Durable Power of Attorney. A Durable Power of Attorney allows you to ...

Community NewspapersSep 8, 2026

CARLOS GIMÉNEZ: A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE

Carlos Giménez has earned our strong support because he has spent decades earning the trust of the people of Miami-Dade County. This is not a politician who suddenly appeared when it was time to ask for a vote. His record goes back decades—to 25 years with Miami Fire-Rescue, wher...

Community NewspapersSep 8, 2026

SOUTH DADE CAN COUNT ON KEVIN CHAMBLISS

Let’s be honest. South Dade needs someone in Tallahassee who understands South Dade. Someone who knows the community, knows the problems and, most importantly, knows how to get things done. Kevin Chambliss has proven he can do the job. That is why Miami Community Newspapers suppo...

Community NewspapersSep 8, 2026

OMAR BLANCO: HE HAS DONE THE JOB

There are politicians who talk about public service. And then there are people who have actually done it. Omar Blanco is one of them. Blanco is a Miami-Dade resident, a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue captain and a longtime first responder. Before he ever walked into the Florida Capitol, ...

Community NewspapersSep 8, 2026