-
A leader and top student, Katherine Kutsar deserves a salute
Some kids have it, that quality that puts them in charge. Cadet Major Katherine Kutsar is one of them. “I’ve learned that I’m, like, a natural leader, it comes easy to me, I’m able to get along with ... -
Legacy of abuse lives on in court, as Boy Scouts rebrand
For over a century, the Boy Scouts of America tried to instill into millions of boys and young men its values — among them, trustworthiness. But a violation of trust — a failure to protect... -
Crews fight brush fire in southwest Miami-Dade
Crews are fighting a brush fire Thursday in southwest Miami-Dade. Florida Forest Service officials said the fire is burning near Southwest 344th Street and 117th Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units, ... -
Chef and business owner who fought long COVID reflects on her pain and purpose after pandemic
It’s been five years since the coronavirus pandemic changed the lives of millions of people in the U.S. It might have impacted your career, your life, and your health. NBC6 had the chance to speak to ...
-
Truck fire closes portion of I-75 in Miami-Dade
A truck on fire caused a portion of Interstate 75 in Miami-Dade to be shut down Thursday evening. The fire happened in the southbound lanes of I-75 near Northwest 138th Street in Hialeah. Crews were extinguishing the fire but had all southbound lanes closed. It was unknown if anyone was injured. Check back with NBC6 for updates.
-
Young church band member found shot to death in Homestead
Authorities are investigating after a young man was found shot to death in Homestead Wednesday night. Alvaro Funes-Salas, 24, was shot to death around 9 p.m. in the area of Southwest 2nd Street and Southwest 3rd Avenue, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officials said. Funes-Salas was a band member at a nearby church and may have been walking to or... -
‘Operation Grease Trap' victim speaks as Miami-Dade workers charged go before judge
One of the restaurant owners targeted in bribery schemes allegedly involving Miami-Dade County inspectors is speaking out as the two suspects appeared before a judge.
-
2nd suspect facing charge in 2024 fatal shooting of 3-year-old in Fort Lauderdale
A second man is facing charges in connection with the drive-by shooting in Fort Lauderdale last year that claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy.
-
Five years after Covid-19, tech and mental health in South Florida schools has changed
Maybe you are a parent, a teacher or a student. It’s no secret that the pandemic transformed the education sector, and as we near five years since the coronavirus pandemic, we look back at all of the impacts to our schools and how classrooms have changed in South Florida. According to the nation’s report card released in January of...
-
South Florida ICU nurse accused of stealing drugs including fentanyl from hospital
A South Florida intensive care unit nurse was arrested after she allegedly stole drugs including fentanyl from the hospital where she worked, authorities said.
-
Video shows arson suspect setting car on fire in NE Miami-Dade: Sheriff
Authorities are searching for the suspect who they say set a car on fire in northeast Miami-Dade last month. It happened at around 5 a.m. in the parking lot of Grand Courts, an apartment complex at 280 Sierra Drive on Feb. 21. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said the suspect poured an “unknown, ignitable liquid” on a car and left ... -
Demolition begins at Li'l Abner Mobile Home Park in Sweetwater
Demolition began Thursday at a Sweetwater mobile home park where hundreds were forced to move to make way for new housing. Li’l Abner Mobile Home Park on Northwest 2nd Terrace is where more than 900 residents first received eviction notices last November, learning they’d have until May 19 to move out. The owner of the park, CREI Holdings... -
UPDATED: Missing tourist found after disappearing in Sunrise last month
Detectives have located Brenda Surbey, more than a month after she disappeared, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.
-
Suspects sought after jeweler and family held at gunpoint in Miami-Dade home invasion
Authorities are searching for 3 armed men who held a well-known jeweler and his family at gunpoint during a frightening home invasion in Miami-Dade.
-
Florida youth lacrosse coach shared 80 files of sex with animals on Kik: Sheriff
A Florida realtor, youth lacrosse coach and deacon was arrested after deputies say they found several videos he had of people, including at least one child, engaging in sexual acts with animals. Christopher Hayes, 46, is facing 82 charges, including of sexual contact with animals, possession of materials of sexual performance of a child, and posses... -
Sunrise woman charged in fraudulent asylum application scheme: Feds
A Sunrise woman is facing charges in connection with a scheme to submit fraudulent asylum applications, authorities said. Andrea C. Correa, 37, is facing a federal charge of submission of a fraudulent asylum application, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida said Wednesday. Correa is accused of preparing and mailing ... -
Dolphins re-sign defensive contributors Elijah Campbell and Quinton Bell
The Miami Dolphins have brought back two defensive contributors, re-signing linebacker Quinton Bell and defensive back Elijah Campbell. Bell had 23 tackles, one sack, one pass defensed and one forced fumble in 17 games for the Dolphins last season. Campbell has played four seasons in Miami and has made an impact on both defense and special teams. A...
