Former Miami-Dade band teacher accused of sexual relationship with 15-year-old pleas not guilty
Heihachiro Nakashima was arrested on Tuesday and charged with engaging in Lewd or Lascivious activity with a student. He could bond out Thursday.
Heihachiro Nakashima was arrested on Tuesday and charged with engaging in Lewd or Lascivious activity with a student. He could bond out Thursday.
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Cyclospora, a parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, outbreaks have been reported across several states, including here in South Florida. According to Florida Department of Health's Reportable Disease Frequency Report, 25 cases have been reported across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties. Miam
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A former band teacher at a southwest Miami-Dade charter school has been arrested after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Heihachiro Nakashima, 33, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with three counts of engaging in
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Consumers worried about a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a diarrheal illness caused by the cyclospora parasite, are turning to social media for advice on what foods to avoid as public health officials have yet to identify the source.The illness can cause long-lasting bouts of explosive diarrhea
Heihachiro Nakashima was arrested on Tuesday and charged with engaging in Lewd or Lascivious activity with a student. He could bond out Thursday.
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Heihachiro Nakashima, 33, is accused of meeting with the student at his apartment between March and June. Detectives say Nakashima was showering the student with gifts, including free tickets to his performances. Nakashima was taken into custody after a family member of the victim alerted law enforc
A judge found a state representative from Miami Beach liable for sexual assault and defamation. Back in 2023, Florida State Rep. Fabián Basabe was sued by an intern and an aide who claimed the Republican lawmaker groped them. Following Wednesday’s ruling, Basabe will be liable for damages between $7
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another day of toasty temperatures, but rain chances will also return to South Florida. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. for metro Broward and Miami-Dade on Thursday, as "feels-like" temperatures could peak at 108. In addition to the heat,
Feels-like temperatures will hit the triple digits as rain chances slightly increase in parts of South Florida on Thursday, July 16.
It was a night Argentina fans in South Florida will never forget."It's going to go crazy, this is unbelievable. We needed it, the country needs this," said Carlo, a team Argentina fan. "Feeling great, we got the cup," said Joel Decima.Collins Avenue and 73rd Street were a sea of blue and white as fa
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South Florida’s dry, hot streak continues, but rain chances are rising by the weekend. Meteorologists predict temperatures feeling like the mid-100s, with scattered storms developing Friday and Saturday. Stay updated for the latest forecast and tips for managing the summer heat and incoming showers.
A Miami-Dade judge decided Precious Bland, acquitted of drowning her one-year-old daughter during a COVID-induced psychotic episode, will not be institutionalized. Bland will continue therapy and medication as part of her treatment plan, with her family supporting the decision.
33-year-old Heihachiro Nakashima, a former Palm Glades Preparatory Academy band teacher, faces charges of lewd and lascivious battery after detectives say he had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student. Authorities urge parents to talk to their children and contact law enforcement with any
A jury has found Miami Beach Representative Fabian Basabe liable for sexually harassing two male staffers, ordering him to pay $450,000 in damages. Basabe, who represented himself in court, faced accusations of inappropriate behavior including slapping and unwanted advances.
Miami Beach erupted in celebration as Argentina fans took to the streets after their team’s dramatic victory over England, clinching a spot in the World Cup final. The crowds may have dispersed, but the excitement lingers—with fans vowing to return for even bigger parties if Argentina wins on Sunday
A man was taken to the hospital after his hand was trapped in a food processor in Southwest Miami-Dade. The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said that a man’s hand was caught inside a machine used to grind peanuts into peanut butter. Crews quickly disassembled parts of the machine and were able to f
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One of the most bitter rivalries in international soccer wrote a new chapter in its contentious series Wednesday, when defending World Cup champions Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 in Atlanta, Georgia, to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.In a chippy, ten
A Miami-Dade mother found not guilty by reason of insanity in the killing of her infant daughter will not be institutionalized, a judge ruled Friday.Instead, Precious Bland will return home under a court-ordered treatment plan after three mental health experts testified that the psychotic episode, w
Wives of several men being held at the Federal Detention Center in downtown Miami are alleging their husbands are facing inhumane conditions following a transfer from the Krome Detention Center, where detainees were evacuated due to recent wildfires.The women gathered outside the downtown Miami faci
Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the theft of more than $30,000 worth of Apple products from a FedEx shipment in Miami-Dade County.Yasmany Aguiar-Gonzalez was taken into custody on Wednesday and faces cargo theft charges, according to the Medley Police Department.Investigator
The Apple TV series “Lucky” is all about a world of hidden identities and dangerous games. Miami native Anya Taylor-Joy plays “Lucky,” who isn’t so lucky after a carefully planned multimillion-dollar heist goes wrong. Now, she’s on the run, and she’s going to need more than a clever trick to make it
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The south Florida sizzle is far from a fizzle. The current heat wave began over 1-month ago (with excess heat). It’s still firmly here, and about to notch even hotter! We’ll brace for the hottest temperatures so far in 2026. Here’s a steamy view of the Magic City before sunset on Wednesday. What’s n
Argentina beat out England for a spot against Spain in the finals
Rain chances and storm activity chances are both increasing.
If you live by Zoo Miami, why drive all the way to South Beach for some fun in the sun? Larry and Penny Thompson Park is a true, natural oasis, but many don’t know there’s something special inside: waterslides. Deco’s super soaker Alex Miranda has more. One of the only ways to escape the heat these
Deputies with the Broward Sheriff's Office were seen in two areas of the same neighborhood while they investigated an overnight shooting near Fort Lauderdale.According to information provided by the Broward Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 2800 block of Northwest
Precious Bland appeared in court to discuss the plan for mental health treatments.
After an extraordinary five weeks and more than 100 matches, the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup culminates on Sunday, July 19, with Spain facing Argentina in the final. Tickets are scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch."Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl ever
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