Small businesses impacted by flood waters may qualify for disaster assistance - Miami news - NewsLocker (2024)

Governor DeSantis announced disaster assistance could be available for small businesses after state of emergency declared in South Florida.

Florida mom sentenced to multiple life terms for sex crimes against her own kids

A Florida mother has been sentenced to more than 21 life terms in prison after she was convicted of committing sex crimes against her own children.

Free boating safety symposium in Miami

The City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, City of Miami Fire Rescue, City of Miami Police-Marine Patrol, United States Coast Guard, The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservations, and the Lucy Fernandez Foundation are partnering p to provide a free boating safety symposium in Miami. The event will take place on Saturday June 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It...

Everywhere the Panthers have been with the Stanley Cup since their championship win

The Stanley Cup has seen more action in three days than some of us will see in a month. And rightfully so, since the Florida Panthers are still in the middle of celebrating their history-making, nail-biting, championship win. From Broward to Miami-Dade, here’s where the Cup (and its keepers) have partied in true South Florida style. The trophy was first...

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Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes bill on state beach closures over water quality

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have required the Florida Department of Health to take steps — including possibly preventing people from swimming in water off beaches — if water quality did not meet standards.

Man dies days after after double shooting at Miramar office park

A man has died just days after he was one of two people shot at an office park in Miramar, police said.

Miami Heat take Indiana center Kel'el Ware with No. 15 pick in NBA draft

The Miami Heat used their first pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to get help for center Bam Adebayo, selecting Indiana's Kel'el Ware with the 15th pick Wednesday night.

Man struck, killed while crossing I-95 in Broward; Exit ramp is closed: FHP

A man was struck and killed while crossing lanes of an Interstate 95 exit ramp in Fort Lauderdale, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

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Man struck and killed while crossing I-95 exit ramp in Broward: FHP

A man was struck and killed while crossing lanes of an Interstate 95 exit ramp in Fort Lauderdale, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

Witness heard shots, saw car slow before police investigation in SW Miami-Dade

The scene is at South Dixie Highway and SW 127th Avenue.

Police investigation in SW Miami-Dade closes several streets on South Dixie Highway

The scene is at South Dixie Highway and SW 127th Avenue.

Police investigation centers car in SW Miami-Dade

The scene is at South Dixie Highway and SW 127th Avenue.

Man shot on U.S. 1 in SW Miami-Dade; investigation closes several streets

The scene is at South Dixie Highway and SW 127th Avenue.

Man critically injured after he's shot on U.S. 1 in SW Miami-Dade

The scene is at South Dixie Highway and SW 127th Avenue.

With one tropical storm so far, it's been on par with an average season. John Morales is not complaining.

I’m not complaining. Getting past May and almost all of June with only one minor tropical storm isn’t a bad deal considering what had been expected from this hurricane season.

With 1 tropical storm so far, it's on par with an average season. John Morales is not complaining

I’m not complaining. Getting past May and almost all of June with only one minor tropical storm isn’t a bad deal considering what had been expected from this hurricane season.

Man arrested for stealing from fundraising 12-year-old in NW Miami-Dade

A 12-year-old Miami-Dade boy was robbed by a man while he was out trying to raise money through his own business.

Man arrested for stealing from fundraising 12-year-old in Naranja

A 12-year-old Miami-Dade boy was robbed by a man while he was out trying to raise money through his own business.

Man arrested after allegedly stealing money from 12-year-old selling snacks in Naranja

A 12-year-old Miami-Dade boy was robbed by a man while he was out trying to raise money through his own business.

Man arrested after allegedly stealing $40 from 12-year-old in Naranja

A 12-year-old Miami-Dade boy was robbed by a man while he was out trying to raise money through his own business.

Jury recommends death penalty for prison guard trainee who murdered 5 women inside central Florida bank

A jury on Wednesday recommended a former prison guard trainee be sentenced to death for his execution-style murders of five women inside a Florida bank five years ago, a massacre that fulfilled his long-stated desire to kill.

Stanley Cup mania is just beginning: Panthers fans still riding championship wave ahead of parade

The Stanley Cup wave is not close to cresting yet, and the Florida Panthers players and their fans are riding that wave to Fort Lauderdale beach for Sunday’s championship parade. Workers are setting up a stage at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park for the rally to be held at the end of the parade. Meanwhile, Panthers’ players have been partying with...

Broward middle school teacher arrested for alleged possession of child sex abuse material

A Broward middle school teacher was arrested for alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.

Childhood friends Matthew Tkachuk and Jayson Tatum win first championships within one week

Matthew Tkachuk and Jayson Tatum, former grade-school classmates, have just became NBA and NHL champions within the same week.

Man caught on surveillance illegally dumping trash in Hialeah arrested

A man who police say was caught on video illegally dumping trash on the street in Hialeah has been arrested.

Miami Seaquarium vows to fight ‘frivolous' eviction suit, says ticket sales down 40%

The owners of the Miami Seaquarium are vowing to fight an eviction lawsuit Miami-Dade County filed against them this week, as company officials say the negative press they've received from the county has been driving ticket sales down.

DeSantis vetoes bill that would've helped ex-inmates keep Florida residency for in-state tuition

Saying that Florida should “not reward criminal activity,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have helped people who have been in prison keep their Florida resident status for higher-education tuition purposes.

Health officials tell US doctors to be alert for dengue as cases ramp up worldwide

U.S. health officials on Tuesday warned doctors to be alert for dengue cases as the tropical disease breaks international records.

6 arrested in Florida ‘grandparent scam' ring that stole $250K from seniors

Six people have been arrested in connection with a "grandparent scam" ring that stole some $250,000 from seniors throughout Florida.

Judge rules Miami-Dade prosecutors violated OnlyFans model's attorney-client privilege

A Miami OnlyFans model charged with murdering her boyfriend in 2022 was back in court Wednesday where a judge ruled to exclude a key piece of evidence in the case.