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CBS News
29-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Miami-Dade crackdown nets 137 handicap parking violations in single-day sweep
In a sweeping crackdown across Miami-Dade County, sheriff's deputies issued 137 handicap parking citations on Friday as part of "Operation Blue Zone," targeting drivers illegally using reserved spaces without proper permits. The May 23 enforcement effort, led by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, aimed to protect access for people with disabilities and parents with small children by cracking down on the misuse of handicap and stroller-designated parking spaces. Deputies patrolled the county throughout the day, issuing 137 handicap parking citations, 19 uniform traffic citations and eight citations for unauthorized use of stroller parking spaces. They also confiscated six fraudulent or improperly used handicap placards. "These spaces are not for convenience—they are a necessity," the sheriff's office said in a statement. "Our deputies remain committed to protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities and maintaining public safety." Officials said the operation underscores their ongoing efforts to enforce accessibility laws and ensure equitable access in public areas.
CBS News
25-05-2025
- CBS News
Man killed in late-night shooting in Miami's Gladeview neighborhood, Miami-Dade deputies say
Miami-Dade deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that took place late Saturday night in the Gladeview neighborhood, officials said. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, a ShotSpotter alert drew deputies to the 2000 block of Northwest 65th Street around 10:32 p.m. When they arrived, they found an adult man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the victim's identity or details about a possible suspect. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Dozens arrested after rooster-fighting ring bust in West Miami-Dade, deputies say
A call about a group of people fighting on Friday afternoon in West Miami-Dade led to the unraveling of an illegal rooster-fighting ring and dozens of arrests, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. At 4:05 p.m., deputies arrived at 14287 SW 192nd Ave. after receiving reports of multiple people involved in a brawl. When they got to the scene, they said they discovered far more than just a fight. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies found a large crowd gathered on the property, where several roosters were roaming freely. As officers approached, people began running away or riding off in cars. One person was caught and found carrying rooster spurs — sharp, claw-like growths on the back of roosters' legs — which the Sheriff's Office called 'a clear indicator of cockfighting activity at the scene.' The department's Organized Crimes Bureau and Vice and Intelligence Squad responded and began investigating. In total, 42 people were arrested on charges including animal fighting and resisting arrest without violence. Authorities also said they seized more than $39,000 in cash and impounded 72 roosters from the scene. It is unclear what happened to the roosters. 'This type of cruelty and illegal activity has no place in our community,' Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said in a statement. 'Animal fighting is not only inhumane, but it often goes hand-in-hand with other serious crimes. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office remains committed to protecting both the people and the animals of our community. We encourage anyone with knowledge of similar activities to come forward.'
