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Twelve men were charged with felonies, including human trafficking of a person under 18, after an undercover operation in Homestead tied to FIFA World Cup events in Miami-Dade; detectives posed as a mother prostituting her two daughters online, and the suspects were arrested when they arrived at a hotel.
Real Housewife of Miami Lisa Hochstein surrendered to authorities in Miami-Dade after being charged, along with ex‑boyfriend Jody Glidden, with intercepting wire, oral or electronic communications in a divorce case involving her ex-husband Leonard Hochstein. Court documents say they planted a recording device in the driver’s seat area of Hochstein’s car, yielding 98 recordings including conversations between Hochstein and Glidden. Hochstein was processed on a $5,000 bond and released on her own recognizance; the defense has framed the matter as a divorce dispute rather than criminal court activity.
Three Philadelphia women were arrested at Miami International Airport after a confrontation with Frontier staff when their boarding passes were denied and they refused to pay for a carry-on. One spat on an employee, and deputies reported a brief struggle as they were removed; the flight was delayed about an hour.
Falcons edge rusher James Pearce was charged in Miami-Dade County with three felonies—aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police, and resisting an officer with violence—plus a misdemeanor charge of stalking, all tied to a February 7 incident involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson. A protection order has been issued, the NFL is reviewing the case under its Personal Conduct Policy, and Pearce has not been placed on paid leave.
Donald Trump has become the first Republican presidential candidate to win Miami-Dade County since 1988, marking a significant political shift in the traditionally Democratic stronghold.
Sweetwater Police Department found no evidence of a shooting at Dolphin Mall in Miami-Dade County after reports prompted temporary store closures, with an altercation but no injuries. Panic and rumors spread on social media, leading to shoppers running and hiding inside stores, but most stores had reopened by 5:40 p.m.
Two people, including a gunman, were killed and seven others injured after a shooting at a bar in CityPlace Doral mall in Florida. The incident occurred following a brawl, with a police officer among the injured. A security guard who intervened was also killed. The police engaged in gunfire with the suspect, ultimately killing him. Six innocent bystanders were caught in the crossfire, with two in critical condition. The identity of the shooter is under investigation, and authorities are not looking for any additional suspects.
Three people, two women and a man, were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at the Windsor Ludlum Trail Apartments in Miami-Dade County. Police responded to a call of shots fired and discovered one woman with a gunshot wound outside an apartment. Upon further investigation, they found the bodies of two other individuals inside, one woman with a gunshot wound and a man who appeared to have shot himself. Authorities believe all three lived together in the unit where the shootings occurred, and the incident is being treated as an isolated tragedy.
Miami-Dade County has moved to evict the operators of the Miami Seaquarium, citing lease violations including improper maintenance of the grounds and poor treatment of animals. The tenant, MS Leisure Company, has been given until April 21 to vacate the premises after receiving numerous citations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The county alleges that the company's history of violations constitutes repeated and longstanding breaches of its contractual obligations. Seaquarium officials have invited the mayor to visit the site, while the county maintains that its parks department representatives have made regular visits.
Miami-Dade County is terminating the lease of the company running the Miami Seaquarium due to maintenance violations, with the company instructed to vacate by April 21. The decision was made for the safety of the animals, residents, and visitors, as the Seaquarium has failed to maintain its facilities and provide proper care for the animals. The advocacy group PETA celebrated the news, urging authorities to ensure the animals are sent to reputable facilities for the care they need.
The Miami Seaquarium, home to the late orca Lolita, has been served an eviction notice by Miami-Dade County due to a history of violations including decaying animal habitats and lack of experienced staff. The Seaquarium's owner, The Dolphin Company, has until April 21 to vacate the property. The move follows federal inspections revealing unsafe and structurally deficient buildings. Lolita, who died last year, had been the subject of a relocation plan to a natural sea pen in the Pacific Northwest. Animal rights activists and authorities hope for improved animal welfare as the Seaquarium faces eviction.
The Florida Lottery is urging people to check their Fantasy 5 tickets after a winning ticket worth $100,269.81 was sold in Miami-Dade County and is set to expire on Aug. 19. The winning numbers for Sunday’s drawing were 2-7-11-21-28, and the ticket was purchased at Sedano’s Supermarket in Little Havana. Players are encouraged to check their tickets from the Feb. 18 drawing, and the top prize must be claimed at a Florida Lottery District Office. Since the game’s inception, Fantasy 5 has generated more than $3.87 billion for education and created 16 millionaires.
Parents in Miami-Dade County were asked to sign permission slips for their children to participate in a Black History Month activity, sparking confusion and concern. The school district clarified that the slips were required due to guest speakers participating in an education-related activity, in compliance with state law. This comes amid Florida's "parental rights" laws, including the "Stop WOKE Act," which has led to challenges in teaching about race and racism in schools. While the district emphasizes its support for teaching African American history, parents and officials are questioning the interpretation and implementation of the new rules, with some expressing concerns about the impact on students' education.
Miami-Dade County schools faced backlash for requiring parental permission slips for students to hear guest speakers on topics like Black history and the Holocaust, as part of compliance with a Florida parental rights law. The policy drew criticism from parents, state education officials, and Democrats, who argue that it restricts critical education opportunities and is part of a broader push to restrict lessons about race, gender, and sexuality in Florida schools. School officials are now reevaluating the policy to strike a balance between complying with the law and ensuring students have access to important educational experiences.
The families of a 14-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy are grieving after a car crash in Miami-Dade County. The teens were in an Audi when police attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The girl, Jazmin Keltz, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the boy, Anthony Jayden Gago, was taken to the hospital. It is believed that the boy's mother was unaware that he had taken the car. Both teens were students at John A. Ferguson Senior High School. The families have set up GoFundMe pages to help with expenses.