Pembroke Pines votes to keep SROs for 2 years; Broward students show up early to avoid metal detector delays - Miami news - NewsLocker (2024)

Broward County Public Schools parents and students are hoping the second day of back to school will be a lot less bumpy.

Residents in Brickell condo building left without air conditioning again

Residents living in a Brickell condominium are without air conditioning again.

Family of 9 victims killed in Palm Beach County crash speaks out

The family of the nine people killed in a devastating crash in Palm Beach County are speaking out about the tragedy.

Florida man drives semi-truck into strip club after getting kicked out, killing 1 person, police say

A man has been arrested after driving a semi-truck into a group of people outside a Florida strip club, killing one person and injuring two others, police said.

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Lauderhill detective arrested for digital voyeurism secretly filmed sex with ex: Police

A Lauderhill Police detective arrested on a charge of digital voyeurism allegedly secretly recorded himself having sex with his ex-girlfriend, an arrest affidavit said.

Flash Flood Warning issued for portion of Miami-Dade County expires

A Flash Flood Warning issued Thursday in a portion of Miami-Dade County has expired as storms moved through the area.

Landlocked: They paid $350k for a lot – but they may not be able to build on it

What seemed like a great investment opportunity in South Florida’s hot real estate market now has one couple asking for their money back.

Thief who posed as delivery man to steal package at Deerfield Beach home arrested: BSO

A thief who posed as an Amazon delivery man to steal a package from a Deerfield Beach home was caught red-handed, authorities said.

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Jordanian man attacks Florida power facility, businesses over their support for Israel

Prosecutors say a Jordanian man living in central Florida caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage at a solar power facility and vandalized multiple private businesses over their perceived support for the state of Israel. Court records show 43-year-old Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen was arrested last month, and a federal grand jury returned an indictment against him last week on four counts of threatening to use explosives and one count of destruction of an energy facility. Court records

Judge recommends Miami Commissioner Carollo's wages shouldn't be garnished in $63M verdict

A federal judge is recommending that Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo's city salary should no longer be garnished to pay off a $63.5 million court judgment against him.

Smooth sailing on first day back at Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Students and staff in Miami-Dade County–including roughly 330,000 students and nearly 20,000 teachers–went back to the classroom Thursday for the 2024-2025 school year.

MDCPS superintendent tours schools on first day back to class

Students and staff in Miami-Dade County–including roughly 330,000 students and nearly 20,000 teachers–went back to the classroom Thursday for the 2024-2025 school year.

‘Smooth sailing' plus success story on first day back at Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Students and staff in Miami-Dade County–including roughly 330,000 students and nearly 20,000 teachers–went back to the classroom Thursday for the 2024-2025 school year.

‘That's why I killed him': Kendall man given life in prison in dog poop killing lashes out

A Kendall man accused of fatally shooting his neighbor during a dispute over dog poop back in 2015 yelled at the victim's wife as he was sentenced to life in prison Thursday.

Formerly homeless Miami Beach coordinator now helps others stay safe in heat

As the City of Miami Beach ramped up efforts to help the homeless population on Thursday, citing the extreme heat as a major concern, Roberto Morales answered the call.

Formerly homeless Miami Beach coordinator now helps others stay safe from heat

As the City of Miami Beach ramped up efforts to help the homeless population on Thursday, citing the extreme heat as a major concern, Roberto Morales answered the call.

Car crashes into Davie home

The scene is near South Nob Hill Road and SW 99th Terrace.

Father and 9-year-old son killed in Florida Keys watercraft crash identified

The father and 9-year-old son from Miami who were killed in a personal watercraft crash in the Florida Keys have been identified.

Hurricane Ernesto aims for Bermuda after leaving many in Puerto Rico without power

Hurricane Ernesto barreled toward Bermuda on Thursday after leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico without power or water as sweltering heat enveloped the U.S. territory, raising concerns about people’s health.

Man and woman win jackpot at Tampa casino before they're followed, shot and robbed

A man and a woman were followed home, robbed and shot after winning a casino jackpot at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa.

WATCH: Dashcam video shows FHP trooper stop suspected carjacker on chase in Miami Beach

An Florida Highway Patrol pursuit of a stolen car was captured on dashcam video showing multiple angles of the trooper PIT maneuver that brought the chase to an end with a crash in Miami Beach.

WATCH: Dashcam video shows FHP trooper stop suspected carjacker during Miami Beach chase

An Florida Highway Patrol pursuit of a stolen car was captured on dashcam video showing multiple angles of the trooper PIT maneuver that brought the chase to an end with a crash in Miami Beach.

Dashcam video shows FHP trooper stopping suspected carjacker on chase in Miami Beach

An Florida Highway Patrol pursuit of a stolen car was captured on dashcam video showing multiple angles of the trooper PIT maneuver that brought the chase to an end with a crash in Miami Beach. The chase started on Sunday at around 7:37 p.m. when troopers tried to stop a stolen Toyota SUV in the area of Alton Road and...

DeSantis and other conservatives push ‘parental rights' agenda in Florida school board races. Will it work?

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “parental rights” campaign didn’t win him the Republican presidential nomination, but he’s still waging that fight on another front. He's targeting Florida schools, where the movement could have an impact on public education long after he leaves office. DeSantis has endorsed 23 school board candidates across 14 counties this cycle. And he's targeted 14 incumbent members he wants voted out. It’s part of his agenda to counter what he calls &ld

Lauderhill Police detective arrested on digital voyeurism charge

A Lauderhill Police detective was arrested on a charge of digital voyeurism Tuesday, the department confirmed.

Power restored to southwest Miami-Dade homes after two weeks of living in the dark

The power is back on for several families in southwest Miami-Dade after they said they were in the dark for more than two weeks. Florida Power & Lightrestored the power Wednesday night to the homes in the area of Southwest 112th Court and 172nd Street. The families said it’s been weeks of suffering and living through the unbearable heat. It...

Disney argues wrongful death suit should be tossed because plaintiff signed up for a Disney+ trial

Disney is asking a Florida court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the husband of a New York doctor who suffered a fatal allergic reaction after eating at a restaurant in Disney Springs. The company argues in legal filings that Jeffrey Piccolo agreed to settle any lawsuits against the company out of court when he signed up for a one-month trial of Disney+ in 2019. But Piccolo’s lawyer, in a legal response this month, argues it's “absurd” to believe that Disney+ subscribers have w

Miami Beach leaders want answers after felon who held commissioner at gunpoint escapes

A convicted felon with a lengthy criminal history who held a Miami Beach commissioner at gunpoint earlier this year has escaped a treatment center in South Florida.

Miami Beach leaders demand answers after convicted felon who held commissioner at gunpoint escapes

A convicted felon with a lengthy criminal history who held a Miami Beach commissioner at gunpoint earlier this year has escaped a treatment center in South Florida.

Trump holds narrow lead over Harris in Florida: FAU poll

The gap in Florida between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris seems to be closing, according to a new poll by Florida Atlantic University.