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Tracking AirPods helped South Florida man locate stolen car
When a Hollywood resident realized that his car had been stolen on Friday morning, he decided to track his AirPods, which was what ultimately helped him find it. In an interview with NBC6, Caleb Cordero Lopez said that when his wife was leaving for work, she realized that her car had been rummaged through and that his car had been stolen.
Toddler’s murder during kids’ party 6 days ago at Broward park remains unsolved
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Three-year-old Rylo Yancy was in a playground going down a slide when he was shot and killed six days ago in Broward County. His case remained unsolved on Saturday. Rylo was the guest of a boy celebrating his first birthday party in the shaded playground...
‘At a loss for words’: Families must move out as nearly 200 more condos are deemed unsafe
Marliz Nevarez is racing against the clock to find a home she can afford for her and her two children, now frantically searching listings and calling real estate agents. She recently got the tough news: She’s among the scores of residents who must move out of their Heron Pond community in Pembroke Pines. The city deemed the entire complex unsafe and uninhabitable, saying it would close Aug. 29. ...
‘I want everybody looking for her': Family asks for help in search for missing 81-year-old woman
Family and friends of Carol Tormey are desperate to find her — the 81-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s has been missing since Sunday. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department said a silver alert was issued. Her family and friends gathered at a shopping plaza in Fort Lauderdale Friday to distribute flyers.
South Florida under another heat advisory, "feels like" temps up to 107 degrees
MIAMI - Miami-Dade and Broward are under a heat advisory for Sunday as "feels like" temperatures are forecast to be in the triple digits.Afternoon temperatures will be in the low 90s. But, combined with the humidity, the heat indices could reach 107 degrees.The heat advisory runs through 7 p.m.A heat advisory is issued by the National Weather Service when a heat index of 105 degrees or higher is expected for at least two hours in Miami-Dade. An advisory is issued for Broward when a heat index of 107 degrees is expected for at least two hours.NEXT Weather meteorologist KC Sherman said...
UHealth’s Bascom Palmer shines in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... UHealth’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute remains the No. 1 eye hospital in the U.S., according to the newly released 2024 “Best Hospitals” rankings. It is the 23rd time (and 21st consecutive year) U.S. News & World Report has recognized Bascom Palmer...
Mayor, Commissioner announce future $400 million-plus cargo facility at MIA
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and County Commissioner Raquel Regalado, District 7, on July 17 announced that the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners has approved a minimum of $400 million in private investment to construct a four-story cargo facility at Miami International Airport that will be the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.
2024 ‘Stop Heart Disease Early Career Researcher of the Year’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Florida Heart Research Foundation has announced Ariadna Herrera, PhD candidate at Florida International University (FIU), as its “Stop Heart Disease Early Career Researcher of the Year.”. Herrera will be presented with the prestigious award in the amount of $50,000 at this year’s...
It sure feels like the hottest July ever, but is it actually? Here’s what forecasters say
We know it’s been “hotter than July” in Miami to borrow a title from Stevie Wonder. That’s not just a general feeling of malaise whenever we’ve occasion to walk outside and as the National Weather Service in Miami issues yet another heat advisory for Saturday.
Tyreek Hill had a simple yet perfect reaction to Tua Tagovailoa's extension
What a way to send a message after the start of training camp. Regardless of where you fall on the argument of whether or not Tua Tagovailoa should get paid or not, this saga is finally over for the Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier. Good for the QB,...
Let’s Go! Let’s Do! Weekend and week-ahead local calendar of events and activities
7:30 p.m. through until Aug. 31. The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games will be held in Paris, televised on NBC and affiliated channels. Go to nbcolympics.com for details. On 26 July 2024, Paris 2024 will offer an Opening Ceremony that is certain to join the most memorable moments in Olympic history.
Teen girl stabbed at Miami International Airport was living there
MIAMI — Amid the swarms of travelers at Miami International Airport, teams of advocates scan the crowds, hoping to identify people seeking refuge from South Florida’s blistering sun. They have, for years, made regular visits to help homeless people living at the airport. And they’re out there again...
Tropical disturbance in the Atlantic has 30% chance of development
MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center have been monitoring a new disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean since Friday. Forecasters said this area of disturbed weather over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean is expected to interact with an approaching tropical wave during the next several days. TRACKING THE TROPICS: Hurricane...
5 charged after Miami home invasion uncovers drug trafficking operation at Airbnb: Cops
An armed home invasion robbery at a Miami Airbnb that uncovered a marijuana trafficking operation has two men facing drug charges and three others facing charges in the robbery. The incident unfolded around 12:45 a.m. Thursday at a home in the area of Southwest 5th Street and Southwest 58th Street...
Corvette ZR1 Honors Executive Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter at Miami Reveal
MIAMI – Chevrolet today revealed the new Corvette ZR1 outside Miami at the Concours Club with the most powerful V8 ever produced in America from an auto manufacturer. Atop mind-bending specs – including 1,064 HP, 828 lb-ft of torque and more than 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speed – Corvette ZR1 also celebrates the career and legacy of Corvette Executive Chief Engineer, Tadge Juechter.
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