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cbsnews.com | Mauricio Maldonado
A growing brush fire has forced the closure of Card Sound Road and the northbound lanes 18-mile stretch, according to Monroe County and Miami-Dade authorities. Overnight, the southbound lanes of U.S. 1 reopened after being closed late Thursday. Officials are warning of ongoing traffic disruptions as firefighting efforts continue. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said on Thursday that the closures are due to fire activity and hazardous conditions.
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1 week ago |
cbsnews.com | Mauricio Maldonado
Brush fire burns near Card Sound Road in SW Miami-Dade A grass fire near Card Sound Road has forced road closures in both directions Thursday, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. The agency said Card Sound Road is closed northbound at Alabama Jack's and southbound from the Miami-Dade County line due to heavy smoke in the area. Officials are urging the public to avoid the area. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is assisting the Florida Forest Service in battling the blaze.
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1 week ago |
cbsnews.com | Mauricio Maldonado
A Colombian national illegally residing in the United States faces up to life in prison after authorities discovered over 30 kilograms of cocaine in his vehicle, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday. According to the complaint affidavit, officers of the South Florida Crimes Strike Force observed Giovanni Cardona Parra, 44, driving a black BMW erratically before parking in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant.
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1 week ago |
cbsnews.com | Mauricio Maldonado
A Brooklyn woman is accused of assaulting a man and stealing his Rolex and wallet after accompanying him home from a South Beach bar in October 2024, according to Miami Beach police. Brittney Scott, 29, is facing felony charges of burglary with assault or battery and grand theft, investigators said. According to the arrest report, the victim told police he met an unknown woman, later identified as Scott, at Saxony bar.
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1 week ago |
cbsnews.com | Mauricio Maldonado
The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners has named Natalie Milian Orbis as the new District 6 County Commissioner, filling the seat vacated by former Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera's appointment as U.S. Ambassador to Panama. Orbis, a former Vice Mayor of West Miami, pledged to prioritize accessibility and efficiency, vowing to "hit the ground running" in delivering results for her community.
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