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Witness recounts seeing Fort Myers plane crash into water off Boca Raton coast, pilot unharmed
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- Witness recounts seeing Fort Myers plane crash into water off Boca Raton coast, pilot unharmed
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A plane crashed into the ocean off the coast of Boca Raton after the pilot declared an emergency while flying from Fort Myers to the Bahamas.
Cellphone video captured the Piper PA-30 flying close to the water before crashing Saturday morning. A witness near South Beach Park watched as the dramatic moments unfolded.
The plane went down about two miles east of Boca Raton Airport. The pilot was not injured.
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- Husband speaks out after wife and 2-year-old daughter killed by lightning in Margate
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A devastated husband is speaking out after his wife and 2-year-old daughter were struck and killed by lightning in Margate.
Kameron Glasgow is mourning the loss of his wife, 31-year-old Kenya Glasgow, and one of their twin daughters, 2-year-old Kennedy Rose.
Police said Kenya and Kennedy were struck by lightning in the driveway of a home on Sunday afternoon.
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- Mother and 2-year-old daughter killed by lightning in Margate
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A mother and her 2-year-old daughter were killed after they were struck by lightning in a Margate neighborhood Sunday afternoon.
Police said 31-year-old Kenya Glasgow and her daughter had apparently just gotten out of a vehicle when lightning struck.
A neighbor rushed outside to help and called 911. Both victims were taken to hospitals, where they were pronounced dead.
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- South Florida mother uses baby clothing business to help children in Colombia, Venezuela
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A South Florida mom turned a simple idea to make diaper changes easier into a growing mission to help children around the world.
Griselle Millman created her own magnetic onesies after the birth of her daughter. Now, her company is donating hundreds of them to charities helping children in Colombia and Venezuela.
One tiny outfit is making a big difference.
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- Man hospitalized after shooting at Marathon gas station in Pompano Beach; 1 detained
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting at a Pompano Beach gas station that sent another man to the hospital.
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives said 53-year-old Zalim Bacchus and the victim got into an altercation at the Marathon station before the shooting Thursday night.
Bacchus was detained at the scene and later arrested. He remains in the Broward County Jail. The victim’s condition is unknown.
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- Father Shoots Son Outside Miami Gardens Home After Argument, Flees Scene
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A father shot his own son and fled after an argument escalated outside a Miami Gardens home Thursday afternoon. Police say the father fired several rounds toward the front door, striking his son and injuring his son's girlfriend with flying glass.
The son is in stable condition. The father is still on the loose.
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- Former UM doctor accused of unwanted sexual advances on male students
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A former University of Miami doctor has surrendered after police said he fabricated diagnoses to justify invasive physical exams on male students and sexually battered them.
Ranjith Ramasamy, 45, faces three counts of sexual battery. A judge set a $40,000 cash bond on each count and ordered him to have no contact with the victims.
Ramasamy has posted bond and will be released with a GPS ankle monitor.
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- 11-year-old returns home after Palm Beach County crash left her severely burned
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- After seven months in the hospital, 11-year-old Abigail Alcenat is finally home.
Abigail suffered burns to 58% of her body after she was trapped inside a burning car following a crash in Palm Beach County in January.
“This is a miracle for me,” her father said as the family celebrated her remarkable recovery and return home.
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- Dashcam video shows PIT maneuver during Turnpike pursuit that ended in innocent driver’s death
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- New dashcam video shows the moment Florida Highway Patrol troopers performed a PIT maneuver on an alleged stolen pickup truck during a February pursuit on the Florida Turnpike.
The pursuit ended in a crash near Sunrise Boulevard in Plantation that killed an innocent driver.
Troopers said the suspect, identified as Laiken Randolph, had slammed into two law enforcement vehicles before fleeing and leading them on the pursuit.
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- Miami Beach Police sergeant who rescued elderly choking restaurant diner in Hialeah
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Miami Beach Police Sgt. Alex Bello was just at a Hialeah restaurant on his day off when he spotted a 70-year-old man choking. He jumped into action, performed the Heimlich maneuver and saved the man's life. Thursday, his department honored him.
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- Neighbors say they’ve had enough of what’s piling up at this South Florida home
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- HELP ME HOWARD: Some South Florida homeowners say they are dealing with a big mess at one of their neighbor’s homes. One they say they have been trying get cleaned up for years.
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- Bay Harbor Islands Police commander receives life-saving award for heroic rescue
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A family reunited with the Bay Harbor Islands Police commander who helped save their then-1-year-old daughter’s life.
Commander Tomas Rego was honored with a life-saving award for his quick actions after he heard screams and rushed to help the unresponsive child.
“It was a big miracle,” the family said.
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- Secret Service agents work with local police to remove 13 credit card skimmers
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A major crackdown in Miami-Dade County brought together federal and local authorities to take aim at credit card skimmers.
Officials said they removed 13 illegal skimming devices during the operation, preventing more than $13 million in potential fraud losses.
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- 4 South Floridians Among 7 Killed in Kenya Safari Helicopter Crash
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Four South Florida residents were among seven people killed Wednesday when a safari helicopter crashed in a remote area of northern Kenya.
Among the victims: Roger Duarte, founder of George Stone Crabs in Coral Gables; Coral Gables couple Adam Hlavaty and Henry Parra; and Jose Suarez, president and general manager of Telemundo 31 and 49 in Fort Myers.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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- Miami Voters Approve Revival of Historic Marine Stadium
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Miami voters said yes, with nearly 70% of the vote, to restoring the iconic Miami Marine Stadium, which has sat vacant and graffiti-covered since Hurricane Andrew ravaged it in the 1990s.
A private management company will now restore the waterfront landmark to its former glory.
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- US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the Democrats
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor, while former Rep. David Jolly secured the Democratic nod in Tuesday’s primaries.
The two will face off in November in the race to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis and determine who will lead the Sunshine State next.
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- Car plunges into backyard swimming pool
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A delivery took an unexpected turn in Massachusetts when a car crashed into a swimming pool and became fully submerged.
The driver said he was dropping off packages for neighbors who were away on vacation when the crash happened.
Thankfully, no one was injured.
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- Man arrested after being caught spray-painting inside Miami Seaquarium, deputies say
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Caught in the act. A 45-year-old was arrested after deputies said they found him spray-painting an announcer’s booth inside the Miami Seaquarium.
According to an arrest report, a security guard spotted the suspect on surveillance video after he arrived at the property on a bicycle. Deputies later found Adam Paul Vargas inside the Golden Dome area actively spray-painting the booth.
Vargas was arrested and charged with burglary of an unoccupied structure and criminal mischief.
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- Miami Ties All-Time Record High of 100°F
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- History made in Miami. The temperature hit 100°F today, tying the all-time record high set back in 1942, making it only the second day ever in recorded history that Miami has reached the century mark.
Today also broke the record high for this date set in 2022.
And there's no relief in sight. Above-average temperatures are expected through next week, with Wednesday potentially setting yet another record at a forecast high of 97°.
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- Man loses so much weight employer doesn’t recognize him
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- HELP ME HOWARD: A South Florida driver took a break from work to change his lifestyle and get healthier. He lost so much weight the company he drove for didn’t recognize him. When he couldn’t go back to work, he called Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer.
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- Man arrested for stealing luxury Miami Beach cars was part of international car theft ring
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A luxury car theft in Miami Beach is now part of an international investigation.
Federal authorities say a man charged with stealing luxury vehicles from Miami Beach is tied to an international car theft ring that targeted vehicle shipping companies.
One victim said thieves managed to steal his Range Rover from his South Beach condo. Surveillance video shows the SUV loaded onto a transport truck before being driven away.
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating the alleged scheme.
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- 10 arrested in connection to disabled parking pass fraud scheme
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Ten people have been arrested in connection with an alleged disabled parking permit fraud ring in Miami-Dade.
Authorities said fake documents, including some bearing the signature of a doctor who had died, were used to obtain permits for people who did not qualify.
Two suspects are accused of charging up to $200 for the placards.
Officials said thousands of permit applications have now been flagged for review.
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- FBI searching for man who robbed Fort Lauderdale bank
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The FBI is searching for a bank robbery suspect who remains on the run in Fort Lauderdale.
Investigators said the man entered a Truist bank near East Las Olas Boulevard last Thursday, claimed he had a gun and demanded money from an employee before taking off.
No one was hurt. The FBI has released photos of the suspect as the search continues.
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- Teen driver released to guardian after slamming into wall, parked cars in North Miami
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A crash caught on camera in North Miami left a wall destroyed and several parked cars damaged.
Police said a juvenile driver was likely speeding down Northeast 142nd Street Sunday night before crashing into a wall near the Aliro Apartments.
Police said the young driver took off running after the crash and was later taken into custody before being released to their guardian.
Thankfully, no one was injured.
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- Video shows boat captain crashing into other boats, dock in Fort Lauderdale
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A chaotic scene caught on camera! New video shows a boat driver crashing into other boats and a dock at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale early Saturday morning.
Witnesses said bystanders screamed at the driver to stop as the chaos unfolded. Video also appears to show a man on the dock pointing a firearm at the driver in an effort to get him to stop.
Police and FWC responded to the scene. Officials said the driver is not currently in custody, and an arrest is expected pending toxicology results.
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- ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Hollywood star gone too soon! Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died at 36.
Her father, Skip Panettiere, announced her death Sunday, remembering his daughter as “an incredible light and a force of nature” who brought joy to those who knew her and millions who watched her onscreen.
A cause of death has not been announced.
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- FHP dashcam shows 103 mph pursuit on I-95 ending in chain-reaction crash
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A high-speed pursuit caught on camera! FHP dashcam video shows a driver reaching speeds of up to 103 mph while weaving through I-95 traffic before a chain-reaction crash in Fort Lauderdale.
Troopers said 35-year-old Marquel Montgomery ran from the Buick after the crash but was quickly caught. According to FHP, he told troopers, “I am on ecstasy. I need help please.”
Montgomery remains in the Broward County Jail facing multiple charges, including leaving the scene of a crash with property damage and resisting an officer.
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- Bandit seen snatching letters from Oakland Park, Doral businesses
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- An Oakland Park business owner is frustrated after a man was caught on camera stealing his mail, and now the same subject is believed to have also been responsivle for a similar theft outside a business in Doral.
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- Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Luigi Mangione’s attorney speaks out after his guilty plea.
His attorney said Mangione believed the healthcare system had “failed him and destroyed his life” and argued his state charges should now be dismissed.
Federal prosecutors pushed back, saying, “No grievance, political belief, or ideological cause can ever justify murder.”
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- SWAT standoff follows confrontation with Amazon driver at Wilton Manors apartments
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- An Amazon delivery ends with a SWAT response!
Heavily armed officers swarmed a Wilton Manors apartment complex after police said a man barricaded himself inside following an encounter with a delivery driver.
Ring video appears to show 57-year-old George Manuel Mandes with what looks like a handgun. Police said he later surrendered and was charged with aggravated assault with a firearm.
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- Grandmother of 5-year-old girl who was shot by her brother speaks out
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- “I MISS HER SO MUCH” A grieving grandmother is speaking out about the loss of her 5-year-old granddaughter, who authorities said was accidentally shot by her 4-year-old brother inside their Florida City home.
The emotional interview comes as the children’s mother faces a judge following her arrest in connection with the deadly shooting.
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- Several dogs killed after fire ignites in Hollywood apartment
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A pet owner’s nightmare! Eleven dogs were killed after a fire tore through a Hollywood apartment Thursday afternoon.
Fire officials said 13 Shih Tzu-Yorkie mixes were inside. Eleven did not survive, one remains missing and another, named Judge, was rescued and rushed to an animal hospital.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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- Man Arrested After Stolen $8K Statue of 5-Year-Old Who Died of Brain Cancer Is Recovered
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- MORE INFO: Derick Coca, 27, was arrested as he was attempting to drop off the stolen bronze statue of Jakey Duque at another location. The $8,000 statue had been missing from Jakey Duque Park in Miami Lakes since Saturday.
Jakey inspired thousands of people, who became known as Jakey’s Army, during his courageous battle with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. He died in June of 2020 at 5 years old.
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- Double Amputee in Wheelchair Hit by Driver Who Blew Stop Sign and Fled in Dania Beach
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Jorge Gonzalez, a double amputee who uses a wheelchair, was sideswiped by a driver who blew through a stop sign in Dania Beach and drove off when he asked them to call an ambulance.
Now he's speaking out.
Not just to find the driver, but to push the city to fix broken sidewalks and disconnected crosswalks that force wheelchair users into the street.
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- Miami Beach commissioner says traffic stop is tied to feud with police over investigation
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A traffic stop with a bigger story behind it?
Miami Beach Commissioner David Suarez says being pulled over in a golf cart was tied to his scrutiny of a police investigation involving officers who exchanged sexually explicit content, including material involving children.
The police union is pushing back, accusing Suarez of attacking the department.
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- Statue honoring 5-year-old who lost cancer battle recovered after being stolen from Miami Lakes park
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- UPDATE: The statue of Jakey Duque, the Miami Lakes boy who captured thousands of hearts during his courageous battle with a rare and aggressive brain cancer before passing away at just 5 years old in 2020, has been recovered after being stolen from Jakey Duque Park on Saturday.
It is unclear if anyone has been arrested.
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- Grandmother stunned after being sued by ‘copyright troll’ for illegally downloading porn
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Harriet Lieb is 87 years old. She plays bridge, shares meals with family and spends time with her grand-dog. She has never been sued in her life, until a company came after her, claiming her IP address was used to illegally download their explicit content. 7’s Heather Walker investigates.
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- Audio reveals new details from second victim in attack at Jackson Memorial Hospital
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- #EXCLUSIVE: Newly obtained audio reveals more details from a second nurse who was attacked by a patient at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
The nurse told investigators she was punched three times with a closed fist.
State Sen. Barbara Sharief, who represents parts of Broward County and has experience working in hospitals, said the safety of nurses and staff at Jackson Memorial Hospital must be a top priority.
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- Family sues BSO after losing grandmother, mother in 2024 crash with Tesla driver
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Bermuda family came to South Florida in August 2024 to celebrate a daughter starting college at Nova Southeastern University. That celebration turned to tragedy when a Tesla driver ran a red light at 92 mph, allegedly while being pursued by two BSO deputies, and killed her mother and grandmother.
Now 19-year-old Kumani Jackson, who spent two months in a coma with a serious brain injury, and her grandfather are suing BSO for negligence.
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- Man arrested after deputies find 142 stolen avocados
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- That’s a lot of avocados!
Deputies arrested a 37-year-old man after they said he stole 142 avocados worth $852 from a South Miami-Dade grove.
Investigators said they found avocados in the bed of his pickup truck and several bags nearby.
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- GEM warehouse stocked in Doral as teams assess aid needed in Colombia after earthquake
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- HELP IS ON THE WAY: Global Empowerment Mission is preparing relief supplies at its Doral warehouse after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia early Monday.
GEM teams are on the ground assessing damage and determining what communities need most, with aid distributions expected to begin within 48 hours.
The warehouse is stocked with food, water, clothing, hygiene kits and other essentials as the City of Doral helps coordinate relief efforts.
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- Man shoots at Miami Gardens detective, leads police on chase before crashing
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A chaotic chain of events that started with a domestic violence call ended with gunfire, a police chase and a crash.
Miami Gardens Police said a man fired several shots at a home, left and later returned, where he allegedly opened fire on a detective. The detective fired back before the man took off, leading officers on a chase that ended with a crash in Northwest Miami-Dade.
The man was taken into custody and transported to the hospital. No officers were injured.
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- Canes RB Mark Fletcher Jr.’s mother gifted custom RV to drive to her son’s games
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Linda Fletcher has driven thousands of miles over the years to watch her son Mark Fletcher Jr. play football, refusing to fly due to a phobia. This season, she's doing it in style.
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- Statue honoring 5-year-old boy who lost fight with cancer stolen from Miami Lakes park
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A statue of 5-year-old Jakey Duque, who was honored after he lost his battle with brain cancer, was taken from a Miami Lakes community. Now a search is underway to find the people who took it and to put ir back where it belongs.
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- Man tased, arrested after causing commotion at Miami restaurant
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A chaotic scene at a Miami restaurant ended with a man being tased and arrested after the owner said he caused a commotion for nearly two hours.
Primo’s Italian Restaurant owner Ugo Patierno said 36-year-old Richard James Scott refused to leave and berated him, his wife and others nearby before police stepped in.
Scott was charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing after a warning.
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- Former OnlyFans model Pleads Guilty, Will Serve 2 More Years in Boyfriend's 2022 Stabbing Death
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- After four years in custody and a case that gripped South Florida, Courtney Clenney stood before a Miami judge Monday and pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2022 stabbing death of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli.
Under the plea deal, she'll serve six years total, meaning two more years behind bars since she's already served four, followed by five years of probation. She was originally charged with second-degree murder.
Her attorney maintained to the end that she acted in self-defense.
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- Powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- BREAKING: A powerful earthquake in western Colombia on Monday shook the South American nation and neighboring Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings.
The United States Geological Survey and Colombia’s counterpart both reported a 7.4 magnitude, while relatively deep. Both reported the epicenter in San Jose Del Palmar, a community about 250 miles west of Colombia’s capital, Bogota.
Authorities did not immediately report damages or injuries.
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- Teen takes down suspected thief after woman’s bracelets were stolen
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Jewelry thief in Brickell.
Police said a man was interested in buying a woman’s bracelets, but when she took them off so he could get a closer look, he allegedly grabbed them and ran.
The teen heard the woman calling for help, chased the suspect and held him until officers arrived, even after being pepper-sprayed.
Yagiz Dogan, 21, was arrested and charged with grand theft.
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- Man dead, delivery driver detained after attempted robbery escalates to shooting in Miami Gardens
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A man was killed and another was detained Thursday afternoon following a shooting that stemmed from an attempted robbery in Miami Gardens, police said.
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- Man caught on camera sucker punching 61-year-old woman in Miami
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- CAUGHT ON CAMERA: A 61-year-old woman was randomly sucker-punched by a stranger while running errands in Little Havana.
Surveillance video captured the attack near Southwest 10th Avenue on Thursday. A nearby business owner told 7News she arrived to find several people gathered around the injured woman.
The suspect is now in custody.
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