Steve Litz

1 week ago | nbcmiami.com | Steve Litz

Thousands of water customers in north Miami-Dade County are waiting to see if their water bills go up, down or remain flat. The Norwood Water Treatment Plant is located in Miami Gardens, but oddly enough, has been owned for more than 60 years by the City of North Miami Beach. That municipality has been charging Miami Gardens water customers, and other nearby cities, a 25% surcharge for water services. And it's much needed, says the city's mayor, Michael Joseph.

1 week ago | nbcmiami.com | Steve Litz

The wife of a South Florida police officer killed in a motorcycle crash is lobbying to bring a simple solution to a potentially deadly problem to more cities. It's an answer to a threat literally looming over sidewalks and streets: palm fronds. Charles Herring, a motorman for the Pembroke Pines Police Department, died in 2023. He was on duty, and a palm frond fell on him while he was riding. He crashed, and died from his injuries. "When I first heard of the accident, I was shocked.

3 weeks ago | nbcmiami.com | Steve Litz

Two people are being hailed as heroes after springing into action when a home caught on fire in Lauderhill. The home is now unrecognizable after being damaged by the fire. It was a tough Easter for the family who lived at the home. The fire happened Saturday morning at the home just off Sunrise Boulevard near the Turnpike. According to residents, there were six people inside. NBC6 on Sunday spoke to two people who rushed to help get those inside out of the burning home.

1 month ago | telemundo51.com | Steve Litz

La alcaldesa de Miami-Dade dijo que vetará el plan para eliminar el fluoruro del agua potable después de que los comisionados del condado votaron a favor de su eliminación la semana pasada. La alcaldesa Daniella Levine Cava ofreció una conferencia de prensa este viernes para anunciar su veto. Noticias de Florida 24/7 en Telemundo 51.

1 month ago | nbcmiami.com | Steve Litz

Miami-Dade's mayor will be discussing the possible removal of fluoride from drinking water after county commissioners voted in favor of its removal last week. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava was scheduled to hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Friday to discuss the fluoride measure. County commissioners voted on April 1 to stop adding fluoride to tap water, and Levine Cava has until Friday to veto the item.