Operation Viper nets 65 arrests, seizes 21 guns across South Florida, FBI says
The operation, conducted from mid-May to late June 2025, focused on apprehending the most violent offenders across South Florida, the FBI said.
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The operation, conducted from mid-May to late June 2025, focused on apprehending the most violent offenders across South Florida, the FBI said.
The FBI's Miami Field Office held a press conference Wednesday afternoon to announce the arrest of 65 individuals and the seizure of 21 firearms, including two fully automatic weapons, during a targeted violent crime initiative dubbed Operation Viper.
Orlando Pardo Ortega, 56, used a truck retrofitted with high-capacity fuel bladders to steal hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel, detectives said.
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Miami-Dade officials said the school zone cameras will remain active through the summer session until July 25, then resume when the new school year begins.
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The incident occurred at the the Ibsoa travel agency, on SW 8th Street and 59th Avenue, near Coral Gables.
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The chance of rain rises on Wednesday and Thursday.
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South Florida is in for a hot and humid week with highs near 90, inland afternoon storms, and dangerous rip currents along the Atlantic coast.
South Florida’s hot, humid weather is fueling mosquito activity, with rain chances rising later this week and feels-like temperatures nearing 100 degrees.
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After a spectacular Panthers parade Sunday, South Florida wakes up to steamy temps, spotty showers, and rip current risks.
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More moisture could also be seen on Wednesday around South Florida, which will lead to even hotter feels-like temperatures due to the humidity.
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Andres Gonzalez, 73, is awaiting extradition to Miami-Dade on charges tied to the deaths of 2 people.
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