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A 14-year-old was found unresponsive in a Florida City lake and later pronounced dead, while another 14-year-old was airlifted in critical condition after going under. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Sheriff’s Office are involved in the ongoing investigation.

A teenager is dead and another is in critical condition after two separate drowning incidents at a lake in Florida City. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to both incidents, recovering one teen who was later pronounced dead at Homestead Hospital and airlifting the second to Kendall Regional Trauma Center in critical condition. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating both cases.

A 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg in Florida City and airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center, where his condition is described as stable. Police confirmed the incident occurred in the 1700 block of Northwest Third Terrace and stated detectives are actively investigating.

A 5-year-old girl died after a shooting in a Florida City neighborhood near Northwest 14th Street and First Court. She was transported to Baptist Health Homestead Hospital and later airlifted to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.

Authorities responded to a fatal shooting in Florida City near the 1400 block of Northwest First Court early Wednesday morning. Florida City police officers and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies were investigating the scene, with no additional details immediately released.

Deandre Pressley, a 23-year-old documented member of the 700 gang linked to the Gangster Disciples, faces multiple charges in Miami-Dade County, including fraud and money laundering, after a California victim reported losing over $30,000 in a scam involving fake Bank of America employees. Pressley was arrested in Florida City on June 5 and booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

A Homestead police officer, Henry Quintero, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence following a September crash that damaged multiple vehicles and overturned one. Quintero will pay $15,000 in restitution and perform monthly community service as part of his probation. The incident occurred on U.S. 1 and East Palm Drive, with no serious injuries reported.

A proposed five-story Rolex store with a champagne bar and bridal studio in a Florida city has sparked local outrage, with critics comparing the design to 'putting an elephant on a postage stamp.' The project's scale and amenities have drawn significant backlash from residents.