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February 26, 2021

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Several Arrested on Human Trafficking, Drug Charges After Miami Beach Raid

What started out as a narcotics investigation led Miami Beach police to a victim of human trafficking and a criminal enterprise with drugs, weapons and sex. At least five people are in custody after an overnight police raid in Miami Beach. Over the past few weeks, the Miami Beach Police Department launched an investigation into […]

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Nearly 400 Arrests Made in Miami Beach Amid Spring Break Crackdown: Mayor

Nearly 400 arrests have been made in Miami Beach in less than three weeks amid enhanced safety measures to crack down on spring break crime and keep COVID-19 from spreading. The 397 arrests, made from Feb. 3 to 21, include 129 felonies, 145 misdemeanors, according to figures released by Mayor Dan Gelber Friday. “That’s a

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Two Miami men will wind up in jail after fishing violations in the Florida Keys

If police in the Florida Keys catch you with too many spiny lobsters, or they’re undersized, or the snapper you caught and put in your cooler is too small or out-of-season, there’s a good chance you’ll serve some time in jail. Two Miami-Dade County men found this out earlier this week. Michel Perez Pineda, 23, of

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Checking into the wild: Miami commissioners approve zoning changes to allow for Jungle Island hotel

Jungle Island’s planned transformation into a lushly-landscaped theme park with a waterfront hotel and new attractions took a major leap forward. The Miami City Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a development agreement with Jungle Island and a special area plan, or SAP, for 18 acres on Watson Island, the site of the animal-centric tourist attraction.

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Police: Armed crooks ambush victim at SW Miami-Dade drive-thru, steal thousands in cash, jewelry

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. – Surveillance video captured two crooks ambushing some customers who were waiting for their order in the drive-thru at a Southwest Miami-Dade fast food restaurant. The robbery happened at a Pollo Tropical off Southwest 152nd Street, near the Florida Turnpike, on Dec. 9, 2020. “The victim was going through the drive-thru of

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Florida restricting sales of pythons and lizards amid fears of invasive species

Florida restricting sales of pythons and lizards amid fears of invasive species

Florida is restricting the possession and private breeding of certain exotic animals, including Burmese pythons, green iguanas and tegu lizards, citing concerns about invasive species overrunning the state. The move comes in the face of fervent opposition from reptile enthusiasts and dealers. “The environment trumps the livelihood on this one, unfortunately,” said Rodney Barreto, chairman

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Slots Filled at Publix Locations Offering Vaccines

Slots Filled at Publix Locations Offering Vaccines at Miami-Dade, Browar

Publix will begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine at 136 pharmacies in Miami-Dade and Broward counties beginning March 1. People 65 and over are eligible for a vaccine and could schedule an appointment starting at 7 a.m. Friday, through the online reservation system at publix.com/covid-vaccine/florida. Shortly after opening Friday, all open slots were filled. The supermarket company

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