‘If he's alive, I'm next': Woman finds scene of apparent murder-suicide that left 4 dead - Miami news - NewsLocker (2024)

A woman who discovered the scene of an apparent murder-suicide in southwest Miami-Dade said she’s been left “numb” after finding the bodies of family friends on Sunday.

The first day of summer: What happens during the summer solstice?

Thursday marked the first day of summer, with the summer solstice happening at 4:51 p.m.

UM develops artificial reef as coral restoration efforts put on hold

Florida’s governor came to the Florida Keys on Wednesday to announce a new initiative aimed at restoring the state’s battered coral reefs.

Tired of tipping? Many Americans agree it has ‘gotten out of control': Survey

According to a recent Bankrate surveyof over 2,400 adults across the country, 59% of those surveyed said they had a negative view of tipping, with 35% saying tipping culture has gotten out of control.

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Matthew Tkachuk's moment still might serve as a spark for Panthers in Game 6

To Florida coach Paul Maurice, plays like diving to save an empty-net goal and finding a way to get the puck away from Edmonton star Connor McDavid are the reminders that Matthew Tkachuk will do whatever it takes to win a title. Tkachuk played in last year’s Stanley Cup Final with a broken sternum, an injury that made it hard to breathe and hurt so much that he needed help getting out of bed, putting his pads on and tying his skates. This year, denied in Games 4 and 5, Tkachuk and the Pant

Pool contractor behind $1M fraud targeting Florida homeowners gets 18 years in prison

A pool contractor whose fraud scheme bilked nearly 100 Florida homeowners out of more than $1 million was given a lengthy prison sentence.

Pair face federal charges in execution-style murder linked to Sinaloa cartel

A woman linked by police to the Sinaloa cartel and who was sentenced to prison for distributing meth has now been formally charged for allegedly luring a drug courier to his execution-style murder at a Miami Springs hotel.

Indictment against Miami-Dade officers charged in deadly 2019 shootout unsealed

The indictment filed against four Miami-Dade Police officers charged in connection with a 2019 shootout with robbery suspects in Miramar that left a UPS driver and bystander dead has been unsealed.

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Woman arrested in undercover Botox sting at Mall of the Americas

A woman who allegedly performed Botox injections without a license was arrested in an undercover sting at Mall of the Americas.

Cleveland Browns' Lonnie Phelps arrested on DUI charge after crashing into Key West restaurant

A Cleveland Browns player was arrested on a DUI charge after crashing an SUV into a Key West restaurant, police said.

Award-winning actor Donald Sutherland dead at 88

Kiefer Sutherland confirmed the news Thursday calling his dad "one of the most important actors in the history of film."

Actor Donald Sutherland, whose career spanned ‘M.A.S.H.' to ‘Hunger Games,' dead at 88

Kiefer Sutherland confirmed the news Thursday, calling his dad "one of the most important actors in the history of film."

Dashcam video shows high-speed FHP chase of teens in stolen SUV in Broward end in crash

New dashcam video shows a high-speed chase involving a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and teens in a stolen SUV in Broward that ended in a crash.

Owner of Florida pet training facility arrested after mysterious dog deaths: Sheriff

The owner of a Florida pet training and boarding facility has been arrested after the mysterious deaths of multiple dogs in her care were found to be the result of blunt force trauma, authorities said.

Person hospitalized after stabbing at LA Fitness in Miami-Dade

A person was hospitalized after a stabbing at an LA Fitness in Miami-Dade Thursday morning, authorities said.

Man hospitalized after stabbing at LA Fitness in Miami-Dade

A person was hospitalized after a stabbing at an LA Fitness in Miami-Dade Thursday morning, authorities said.

Authorities respond to stabbing at LA Fitness in Miami-Dade

Authorities responded to a stabbing at an LA Fitness in Miami-Dade Thursday morning.

Rapper Travis Scott arrested in Miami-Dade County

Travis Scott, née Jacques Bermon Webster II, was charged with trespassing on property and disorderly intoxication.

Rapper Travis Scott arrested in Miami Beach after allegedly yelling at yacht

Travis Scott, née Jacques Bermon Webster II, was charged with trespassing on property and disorderly intoxication.

Rapper Travis Scott arrested in Miami Beach

Travis Scott, née Jacques Bermon Webster II, was charged with trespassing on property and disorderly intoxication.

‘It's Miami': Rapper Travis Scott arrested in Miami Beach after allegedly yelling at yacht

Travis Scott, née Jacques Bermon Webster II, was charged with trespassing on property and disorderly intoxication.

‘Where I'm supposed to be': Army veteran, triple-amputee receives new Homestead home

An Army veteran beamed as he accepted a brand new home in Homestead as a thank you for his service, as his reflections on life, trauma and hope moved those in attendance.

John Morales: Despite Alberto's landfall, an unexpected start to hurricane season

Meteorologists try to learn from history to at least be prepared for a potential repeat. So, the year 2020 is in my mind too.

John Morales: As Alberto is deemed 2024's first named storm, we look back to 2020

Meteorologists try to learn from history to at least be prepared for a potential repeat. So, the year 2020 is in my mind too.

John Morales: As Alberto becomes 2024's first named storm, we look back to 2020

Meteorologists try to learn from history to at least be prepared for a potential repeat. So, the year 2020 is in my mind too.

Family of food delivery driver fatally shot in Opa-locka demands justice

Alejandro Linares had just moved to South Florida from Venezuela. Less than a week later, his family said he was murdered while working.

Virginia Gardens' stormwater drainage improvement project impacted by DeSantis veto

The tiny suburb of Miami obtained $850,000 from the state of Florida — but on the same day a deluge of rain hit the area, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $700,000 for the other half of the project.

Thieves steal $420K Rolls Royce by texting delivery driver to drop it off somewhere else

A luxury auto dealer says a $420,000 Rolls Royce Cullinan on its way to the dealership was stolen by an experienced thief, who texted the driver to drop it off at another location and sent photos admitting he had removed the vehicle’s trackers.

South Florida may soon be home to new Florida Museum of Black History

The prospect of South Florida hosting the new Florida Museum of Black History is gaining traction. Opa-Locka in Miami-Dade County has emerged as one of the final locations under consideration.

PAC behind Trump, Castro ‘dictators' billboard says more to come

Mad Dog PAC, the organization behind the billboard comparing Donald Trump to Fidel Castro that has some South Florida residents in a tizzy, says this is “one of many meant to expose the truth about the former president”. “Our mission is to beat Donald Trump by exposing the truth about him,” PAC Founder Claude Taylor says. “We put up hard-hitting...