Jury selection begins in Miami courtroom for man accused of assassinating Haiti's president
The other men also appeared in federal court today for their arraignment.
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Florida gubernatorial candidates clash over property insurance fixes a month before the midterm elections
With the election a little more than a month away, candidates for Florida governor are refining their messages to sway voters on the state's property insurance crisis.On Monday, Democratic candidate David Jolly held a virtual presentation to outline his proposed property insuranc...
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Fraudulent website selling postage labels for $2 shut down by authorities; Pakistani man faces 10 federal charges
A website selling fraudulent postage labels for $2 each was shut down by federal authorities, and is accused of costing the U.S. Postal Service over $126 million. Federal authorities alleged that the website, LabelsBank.com, was part of a multimillion dollar fraud scheme. “You kn...
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Buckle up and reach for the skies for a pink Pilates class next to private jets
Buckle up Miami, there’s a fitness class ready for takeoff! A wellness aviation-themed pop-up returns with private jet vibes. And this workout is designed to stretch and strengthen your bond with boss ladies. Enjoy the flight to wellness. Sky Jet Pilates wants to give you a first...
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Back to splashing, dashing
It’s back to reality, south Florida. After our “small fall” preview, it’s back to wet weather. The last bit of drier air is getting squeezed-out, or just retreating. Unfortunately, coastal areas still have the King Tides. During the High Tide cycles, the concern continues for Sal...
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1 hospitalized after cement truck overturns on Turnpike in West Miami-Dade
One person was hospitalized after a cement truck overturned on the Florida Turnpike in West Miami-Dade. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the incident happened just before 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon in the southbound lanes near Southwest Eighth Street. Officials say the tru...
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Haiti president assassination trials set to resume in Miami: Here's what to know
Five years after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, dozens of people arrested in connection with the killing in the troubled Caribbean nation are still awaiting trial in Miami.Haiti has not had a president since a squad of gunmen killed Moïse and woun...
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Cuban man was released from ICE custody, but he is questioning why him and not others
The man said that he was moved from Alligator Alcatraz to Krome and then to a federal detention center in Miami before being released by a federal judge....
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Man charged with DUI faces judge after crashing into motorcycle, hospitalizing driver
A man who was charged with driving under the influence faced a judge after he allegedly crashed into a motorcycle, sending the driver to the hospital. Hialeah Police officers said that the driver, identified as Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Barrera, was driving the wrong way on East 39th...
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Heat and humidity are back in South Florida after short reprieve over the weekend
Storms are also back in the forecast for the workweek going into next weekend.
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Woman who filmed starving Miami dog on TikTok is set to adopt the animal she helped rescue
A disturbing video viewed more than 1 million times on TikTok has led to the arrest of a Brickell man on animal cruelty charges and the rescue of a malnourished French bulldog.The video, captured by Rosalicia Bernal, showed the dog surrounded by waste on a balcony at the ParkLine...
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Local Miami journalist honored by officials after raising awareness on neglected French bulldog seen in viral video
A local journalist in Miami who raised awareness about a viral video of a neglected French bulldog was honored by City of Miami officials on Monday. Cata Balzano, who spread the word about the video, was honored by City of Miami District 4 Commissioner Ralph “Rafael” Rosado and w...
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Little Havana business owners call for e-scooter safety rules after crash leaving 1 dead, 1 in critical condition
Local business managers in Little Havana are calling for action following a fatal electric scooter crash over the weekend.Miami Police said an unidentified man and woman were riding an e-scooter when it crashed at 2:44 a.m. Sunday at S.W. 1st Street and 22nd Avenue, near a Publix...