Woman's shelter leader arrested for allegedly beating son with autism, police say
Kelly Michel, 27, appeared in bond court after her arrest on one count of child abuse without great bodily harm.
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Kelly Michel, 27, appeared in bond court after her arrest on one count of child abuse without great bodily harm.
At least one person was killed and eight others were injured in a crash in northwest Miami-Dade on Friday, officials say.
Raids conducted by federal agents at the home and office of Alberto Carvalho was connected to his time as Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent, a source tells CBS News Miami.
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Vicki Lopez said essential services would remain the top priority, but added that the debate could push governments to reevaluate their responsibilities.
A 34 year old man was arrested in the death of a 30-year-old mother of three, but police say the rumors that he is a serial killer is not true and he is not connected to any other murders.
Mayling Maya‑Giraldo, 31, was arrested following an undercover operation conducted by the Florida Department of Health and Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
Police are searching for several suspects after neighbors say two seperate groups were targeting homes and cars in the village.
MDSO says that the 15-year-old boy was walking with a 16-year-old when someone opened fire from a vehicle, striking the 15-year-old.
The arrest happened Monday afternoon, just off campus along U.S. 1, after students say the driver began swerving and struck a palm tree.
A Southwest Miami-Dade man was airlifted to the hospital after being attacked by two dogs in his backyard.
Juan Perez told Miami Police that he was arguing with the victim when she grabbed him.
Six people in Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, are dead in what police say is a cross-state murder spree by the same suspect Wednesday morning. The suspect was also found dead, authorities said.
Police say Karina Pubchara-Martinez's silver Camry hit the boy and his mother while they were trying to cross the street and then fled the scene, leaving the boy with broken bones.
Air Canada halts service to Cuba as the island faces a severe fuel crisis, disrupting travel plans for thousands.
The new restrictions, which took effect last week, prohibit people from carrying open containers and stop vendors from selling alcohol outdoors.