Crime & Public Safety
Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Overtown
Suspect Sought After Fatal Shooting in Overtown
Miami Police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot to death near Northwest 5th Street and Northwest 6th Avenue in Overtown on Wednesday. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene near an apartment complex, with family members describing it as a drive-by shooting. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
Federal Charges Target Miami Opioid Smuggling Operation
Two men face federal charges for allegedly smuggling powerful opioids into Miami to manufacture counterfeit prescription pills capable of causing lethal overdoses. The bust underscores a growing threat to South Florida residents as pill-pressing operations flood communities with fake medications laced with fentanyl.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Man in Late 40s Critically Injured in Early Morning Overtown Shooting
A man in his late 40s was shot around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday near Northwest 1st Place and 11th Terrace in Miami's Overtown neighborhood and remains in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Miami Police responded to the scene but have released few details on the circumstances or any suspects. The incident comes amid heightened public safety concerns across South Florida.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Miami Jackson Teacher Arrested on Sex Charges Near Overtown
A 46-year-old teacher at Miami Jackson Senior High School in Allapattah was arrested Friday on charges including unlawful sexual activity with a minor and offenses against a student by an authority figure. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has initiated termination proceedings. The school, just blocks from Overtown, notified parents of the incident.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
13-Year-Old Remains Jailed Pre-Trial in Overtown Rape Case
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Richard Hersch ruled Monday that 13-year-old Nelson Nunez, accused ringleader in the gang rape of a 12-year-old girl in Overtown, will stay detained ahead of trial. A 12-year-old co-defendant, Jusiah Jones, was released to strict house arrest with an ankle monitor. The case, stemming from a summer 2025 assault at a local apartment building, continues to unsettle the tight-knit neighborhood.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Atlanta Man Nabbed After Torching Sanford Temple, Wild Multi-County Chase
A 51-year-old Atlanta man faces felony arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a Sanford Buddhist temple, sparking a high-speed chase across Central Florida highways. Singhasouk Danny Phanouvong led police on a 115 mph pursuit through Volusia and Flagler counties before troopers stopped him with a PIT maneuver. The late-night incident shocked the tight-knit temple community in Seminole County.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Broward Burglary Spree Ends in Arrests Tied to South American Theft Ring
Broward Sheriff's Office has busted a string of high-end residential burglaries in Weston's gated Windmill Ranch Estates, linking suspects to a notorious South American theft group targeting wealthy enclaves nationwide. Authorities recovered tools of the trade and seized stolen goods worth millions, including a $500,000 jewelry heist. Homeowners in South Florida's suburbs are urged to bolster security amid the crackdown.
Saturday, May 9, 2026