Tamarac murders highlight alarming rise in South Florida domestic violence
The Tamarac murders of Mary Gingles, her father, and a neighbor in February brought the crisis into sharp focus.
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The Tamarac murders of Mary Gingles, her father, and a neighbor in February brought the crisis into sharp focus.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, dispatchers received the call from inside a home in Three Lakes.
Morgan Rynor reports Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said when the man pulled out a firearm, the deputy was forced to shoot.
The man was arrested in Brevard County late Saturday night.
The call, placed by Tyreek Hill's mother-in-law, revealed escalating tensions and concerns for the safety of their infant daughter.
Just before 2 p.m., police were called to the NFL star's home in the 18000 block of Collins Avenue.
BSO said the deputy has since been placed on administrative leave without pay.
Anthony Zayas, 39, has been charged with two counts of battery.
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Xavier Worthy was taken into custody Friday on a count of third-degree felony assault. However, prosecutors Saturday declined to pursue the case.
The man accused of killing three people in Broward County last month faced a judge for the first time since a grand jury indicted him.
Darrell Roberts is charged with two counts of attempted homicide.
The shooting occurred Wednesday evening at around 5:15 p.m. in the 2600 block of NE 49th Street, officials said.
Dr. Joanette Brookes-George tracks domestic violence cases nationwide and said the problem is worsening.
Yahkeim "Keimo" Lollar, 18, was killed just before the holidays in December last year outside his home. His family alleges his ex-girlfriend, Jahara Malik, 17, is responsible.
Jahara Malik, 17, was arrested on January 28, accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death.
The Team USA track star appeared before a Miami-Dade judge on Saturday, this time for a domestic violence charge.
City of Miami Police Lt. Thomas L. Carroll was arrested Saturday on a charge of battery.
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The Broward County Sheriff's Office identified the man who died during the incident and shared further details surrounding the circumstances that led up to the shooting.
Police are searching for a person after a domestic shooting happened in Saturday afternoon.
The suspected shooter is still at large.
The grieving mother, Mona Clarke, spoke out at the event held at North Beach Park.
Hallandale Beach police say Victor Chavez Sr., accused of killing his pregnant wife in Hallandale Beach, had a long history of domestic-related instances.
Heavy delays have been reported on Interstate 595 east of Davie Road in Broward County on Wednesday morning following a crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were killed in a wrong way crash on U.S. 27 in Broward County early Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Heavy delays have been reported on Interstate 595 east of Davie Road in Broward County on Wednesday morning following a crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were killed in a wrong way crash on U.S. 27 in Broward County early Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A proposal that would further limit the number of out-of-state and international students at some Florida universities continues to gain steam in the House.
Guests heading to a Miami Beach event being held on Thursday are being told to keep their phones away.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to field questions about the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files.
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The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
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