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Florida Law Enforcement Dismantles Drug Ring and Dog-Fighting Network, Arresting 23 in Pinellas County and Tampa Bay
In a coordinated crackdown on illicit activities, law enforcement agencies in Florida have brought down a drug trafficking network and a dog-fighting ring, leading to the arrest of 23 suspects. The operations, "Operation Snow Cap" by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and “Operation Pedigree” by the St. Petersburg Police Department, uncovered a nexus of narcotics and animal cruelty spanning across Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay area.
JetBlue adding new flights from Florida to New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine. Here's where
JetBlue has announced it's adding new Florida flights, bringing their totals up to more than 225 daily flights from airports in Florida by February. This comes after JetBlue cut some flights in Florida. Eight routes from Fort Lauderdale were eliminated in June, a Miami-Los Angeles flight was dropped and the airline announced this week it was canceling a direct flight service from Tallahassee to Fort Lauderdale, due to a "lack of customer demand." ...
Exposing Florida’s Illegal Horse Meat Trade: Racehorse Slaughtered on Camera
A troubling situation has arisen in our vicinity, where there are accusations of the unauthorized killing of horses for their meat. According to animal advocates who spoke with FOX 13, they are urging law enforcement to close down the farm where a horse has been slaughtered. For months, FOX 13...
KBPD’s Marco Diaz’s welcomes new addition
If you have missed the brilliant smile of Key Biscayne Police Officer Marcos Diaz, a 6-year veteran of the force, it’s because Diaz and his wife Nicole on June 8 welcomed Frankie Grace Diaz to the family. Pictured is the entire Diaz clan, from L to R, front row,...
Historic Black communities often overlooked before and after disaster strikes
Weather watchers everywhere were astounded to see Hurricane Beryl ramp up in just two days from tropical storm strength to a Category 5 behemoth packing wind speeds of 165 mph. Its July 1 emergence as a Category 4 storm and growth the next day to Cat 5 strength were the earliest in...
Ex-mayor, ‘founding father’ of Pinecrest dies at 75
PINECREST, Fla. – Gary Matzner, a former mayor of Pinecrest hailed as the village’s “founding father,” died over the weekend, officials announced Wednesday. Matzner, 75, died Saturday, according to a news release. He had attended a groundbreaking ceremony of a park named in his honor just eight days prior; it’s set to open in 2025.
Sunny Isles Beach mom caught abusing her 3-year-old son avoids prison with plea deal
A Sunny Isles Beach mother caught on camera physically abusing her 3-year-old son last year has admitted her guilt and is now a convicted felon. On Thursday, 29-year-old Yulia Storozhuk was in court where she became very emotional while taking a plea deal she negotiated with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's office.
Miami Beach Offers Sandbags to Locals for Flood Preparedness, Distribution on July 26
The City of Miami Beach is hosting a sandbag giveaway for local residents tomorrow in an effort to prepare the community for potential flooding events, even though the current weather outlook is predominantly sunny skies, this proactive initiative aims to distribute pre-filled sandbags to those who can provide evidence of residency within the city.
Miami Beach to Swear In Digna Abello as First Female Fire Chief in Miami-Dade History
The City of Miami Beach is set to swear in its first female fire chief, Digna Abello, who has climbed the ranks over the past 19 years from a firefighter to the head of the department, this monumental event is scheduled for July 31 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, with the community and press invited to bear witness to this historic appointment.
DUI, missing elder found in Miami Beach, and grand theft auto among recent KB police activity
Here is a summary of incidents and actions taken by the Key Biscayne Police Department during the period of July 15 to July 21. These incidents were taken from the department’s logs. July 15, 2024. While on patrol, officers at the 600 block of Crandon Boulevard conducted a traffic...
Miami Beach Mayor Wants to Prosecute City Employees Who Give Police Info to Media
Just a week after WSVN-TV (Channel 7) helped track down the man who allegedly sexually assaulted a female rollerblader on the Miami Beach beach walk, Miami Beach mayor Steven Meiner wants to crack down on the release of information related to ongoing police investigations. In a discussion item on the...
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