Man wanted in Ohio arrested after undercover human trafficking bust in Miami Beach
Police say detectives found Freddie McClain, 42, after an undercover operation at a Miami Beach hotel, and he is wanted in Ohio on aggravated assault charges.
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Miami officers will not be facing charges in 2025 nightclub shooting that killed gunman and bystander, SAO says
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Miami Beach police arrest man wanted in Ohio after undercover human trafficking operation at hotel
A 42-year-old man was arrested in Miami Beach after an undercover police operation at a hotel and apartment complex, and authorities say he is wanted in Ohio on aggravated assault charges tied to human trafficking investigations.Police identified the man as Freddie McClain and sa...
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NEXT Weather Alert issued for Saturday due to flooding, heavy rain in South Florida
Saturday is expected to be the wettest day so far with 80% chance of showers and storms.
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Ex-congressional candidate Elijah Manley surrenders to Broward authorities on social media death threat charges
Former Florida House District 20 candidate Elijah Manley surrendered to authorities Thursday and was booked into the Broward County Jail on two counts of making written threats to kill or cause bodily injury.Manley, a 27-year-old Democrat, faces the charges over social media post...
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Hakeem Jeffries campaigns for Eliott Rodriguez as immigration, housing shape District 27 race
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Democratic congressional candidate Eliott Rodriguez at a Pinecrest bakery Friday to rally support as Rodriguez tries to unseat Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar in Florida's 27th Congressional District.Salazar has held the seat...
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Hakeem Jeffries joins Eliott Rodriguez in South Florida as Democrats target Salazar's 27th District
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Burglar smashes into Miami Beach restaurant, steals cash register drawer, surveillance video shows
A burglar stole the cash drawer from a Miami Beach restaurant’s register after smashing through the glass door, surveillance footage obtained by 7News shows. According to Liliana Arguinzones, the owner of 7tyone Restaurant & Coffee Bar at 1130 Normandy Drive, the burglar broke in...
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2 veteran South Florida sports columnists reflect on the future of newspapers after being laid off
Two veteran South Florida sports columnists who lost their jobs at rival newspapers this year say the layoffs left them stunned, and they worry about the future of the industry.Dave Hyde, a former Sun Sentinel sports columnist, said he was thrown for a loop when he was laid off. ...
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Candidates campaign in South Florida for the last stretch before early voting begins
Early voting for the Florida midterm elections starts on Monday.
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Frost Science Museum explores the science behind Pixar’s movie magic with limited-time exhibit
We love a good Pixar movie for the fun and the feels. They make us laugh, they make us cry. But there’s more just a great script that brings these stories to life and Frost Science in Downtown Miami is here to tell you all about it. Deco’s Alex Miranda, whose dream job is really ...
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Ohio man accused of human trafficking in Miami Beach hotel room
Miami Beach Police's Human Trafficking Task Force made the arrest after following an online prostitution ad.