Mother speaks out for 1st time after 7-year-old's drowning in Miami-Dade canal
Allanda Dorval shared a new picture of her son and memories of him, describing him as "vibrant and happy and full of love, and he was brave".
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Allanda Dorval shared a new picture of her son and memories of him, describing him as "vibrant and happy and full of love, and he was brave".
The boy, King Supa Dixon, was discovered floating in the canal at SW 142nd Avenue and 284th Street, about three blocks from his home.
The sheriff's office said the boy was reported missing just after 6 p.m. Tuesday, and deputies immediately began to search the area.
A witness said he pulled the girl from a pool unconscious and foaming at the mouth.
The victim was later identified as Jerry Capo, of DeBary.
The family is now calling for the homeowner to remove the listing from all rental sites and plans to file a lawsuit.
Miami-Dade Sheriff's office say that the family is staying here at a short-term rental.
The victim was in his late 30s with a spinal injury.
North Miami Beach Police said the child was left unattended in the bathtub for a short time Monday evening.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation.
The Broward County Sheriff's Office is investigating what led to the death of a young girl who was found near a body of water.
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Dr. Neha Gupta is accused of killing her daughter at a rental home in El Portal and then staging her death as a drowning, investigators say.
An Oklahoma mother accused of murdering her four-year-old daughter and staging it as a drowning in a backyard pool last month in El Portal, is now in jail in Miami-Dade, authorities said.
Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and urged residents with additional surveillance footage or information to contact police.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office announced that it arrested 36-year-old Dr. Neha Gupta, a pediatrician from Oklahoma City, in connection with her daughter's drowning on Friday.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said around 3:40 a.m. they got a call about a child drowning at a home in El Portal.
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Antwon Wilson rushed into the water to save his two daughters from drowning and ended up having to be rescued himself.
Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in seven dominant innings, Junior Caminero reached base five times and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 6-0 on Friday night.
Friends, classmates, and teachers gathered Friday evening for a mass at Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church in Sweetwater to honor the victims.
Two Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and off-duty Fort Lauderdale Fire Captain Keith Costa were the first responders on scene, diving into the canal to help the trapped woman.
A witness who captured cell phone video of the aftermath said the black SUV ran a red light and struck the driver's side of the BSO patrol car.
Broward officials kicked off their celebration Friday at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, while Miami will host seven matches through June and July at the Hard Rock Stadium, which is temporarily being renamed Miami Stadium.
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Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in seven dominant innings, Junior Caminero reached base five times and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 6-0 on Friday night.
Friends, classmates, and teachers gathered Friday evening for a mass at Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church in Sweetwater to honor the victims.
Two Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and off-duty Fort Lauderdale Fire Captain Keith Costa were the first responders on scene, diving into the canal to help the trapped woman.
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