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The Miami Beach Police Department marked the first anniversary of Sergeant David Cajuso's death on Oct. 28, 2026, honoring the 33-year-old, 10-year veteran who was killed in a motorcycle crash and posthumously promoted.
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View MoreMiami Beach warns of king tide flooding through Sept. 13
King tides could push floodwater onto low-lying Miami Beach streets from Thursday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 13, with city crews running pump stations and officials urging residents to avoid floodwaters and report problems to the 24/7 Public Works hotline.
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View MoreMiami Beach urges boaters to verify charters before Labor Day
The Miami Beach Fire Department warned boaters heading out for the Labor Day weekend to confirm charter captains hold valid Coast Guard credentials, noting that illegal operations may lack proper safety equipment. The advisory comes as the Coast Guard reports stopping more than 100 illegal charters across the Southeast since January.
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View MoreMiami Beach vehicle burglaries plunge 56% in new MBPD data
The Miami Beach Police Department released category-specific crime data on Sept. 2 showing vehicle burglaries down 56%, robberies down 47% and auto thefts down 45% year over year, adding detail to the previously reported 16% overall major-crime decline.
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View MoreMiami Beach major crime drops 16%, mayor credits policing
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner announced Monday that major crime is down 16% and arrests are down 15% year-over-year, crediting increased neighborhood patrols and the policing strategy that ended Spring Break disruptions.
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View MoreSurfside man charged with hate crimes in antisemitic attack
Surfside police arrested Jorden Stephen Perozo, 35, on felony hate crime charges after he allegedly directed antisemitic remarks at a couple on Harding Avenue, punched one of them in the head and threatened to kill him; bond was set at $6,000.
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View MoreFernandez hosting walkthrough of $100M West Avenue flood project
Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez is hosting a community walkthrough Thursday of the $100.2 million West Avenue Phase II construction site, giving residents a firsthand look at the flood-prevention project that has reshaped the corridor since breaking ground in June 2025.
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View MoreMiami Beach reminds beachgoers: smoking ban means fines, jail time
The City of Miami Beach reminded visitors on Friday, Aug. 14, that smoking on public beaches and in parks is banned under a 2023 ordinance, with fines from $100 to $500 and potential jail time of up to 60 days per offense.
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View MoreMiami Beach replaces lead pipes along Alton Road
Miami Beach crews began replacing lead water service lines along a 20-block stretch of Alton Road between 43rd and 63rd Streets, part of the $450 million infrastructure program commissioners approved in July.
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View MoreMan charged with burglary after climbing Eden Roc, stealing juice
Miami Beach police arrested and charged Patrick Lee Bryant, 37, after he climbed to fourth-floor balconies at the Eden Roc Miami Beach early Monday, July 27, entered guest rooms, and stole only two containers of apple juice before being caught following a foot chase.
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View MoreMiami Beach breaks ground on $13 million marine patrol facility
Miami Beach broke ground Friday, July 24, on a $13 million, three-story Marine Patrol Facility at Maurice Gibb Memorial Park that will house both police and fire marine units under one roof for the first time, with completion expected in summer 2027.
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View MoreTrump administration won't block Tate extradition; Miami hearing Monday
The Trump administration confirmed Thursday it will not block Andrew and Tristan Tate's extradition to the UK, where the brothers now face 59 combined charges, as their case returns to Miami federal court Monday for bail and extradition arguments.
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View MoreBal Harbour autism policing program becomes Florida training mandate
A Blue Envelope Program conceived at the Bal Harbour Police Department became Florida law on July 1, 2026, requiring statewide autism-awareness training for all officers and creating a voluntary identification system for individuals with autism spectrum disorder during law enforcement encounters.