Miami Lakes

Residents in Miami Lakes spotted an alligator walking through Northwest 67th Avenue on Wednesday morning. A video shared on social media showed drivers passing by the animal and one driver attempting to nudge it off the road using a tow truck. It remains unclear what happened to the gator after being seen on the street.

A multi-vehicle crash occurred on the Palmetto Expressway near Gratigny Parkway, leaving one person trapped inside a vehicle. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials extricated the individual, who was subsequently airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center for treatment.

Two suspects, Derick Coca and Damian De Los Santos, have been arrested on charges of grand theft for allegedly stealing a bronze statue in Miami Lakes. The statue, which honors a boy who died from cancer, was reported missing but was successfully recovered by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office on August 12.

Two people have been arrested for allegedly stealing a bronze statue that honors a boy who died from cancer. The sculpture was first reported missing from Jakey Duque Park in Miami Lakes, but detectives recovered it on Aug. 12. Both suspects face grand theft charges, and the memorial statue is valued at approximately $8,000.

The statue honoring a South Florida boy who lost his cancer battle has been recovered after days of searching and being stolen from Miami Lakes. The parents, including Karen Duque, shared the update on Instagram, detailing that the memorial was located in Jakey Duque Park. Jakey Duque inspired people known as Jakey’s Army during his courageous fight with a rare form of brain cancer.

An 18-year-old driver, Shawn Nunn, was arrested in Miami Lakes for performing 'donuts' during a street takeover involving 40–50 cars and 70–80 spectators. Nunn faced two counts of drag racing and coordinated street takeovers, with a $5,000 bond set for his case.

A dump truck accident on the Palmetto Expressway in Miami Lakes caused a spill of sand and closure of the northbound ramp at NW 154th St. The incident occurred overnight, leading to ongoing traffic disruptions as of 8:30 a.m. Officials advise drivers to avoid the area.

The FBI is searching for a bank robber who robbed a Wells Fargo branch in Miami Lakes, Florida, on Monday. The suspect entered the bank and demanded money from an employee, but no injuries were reported. The investigation involves the FBI, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, and the South Florida Violent Crime and Fugitive Task Force.

Un agente de la Oficina del Alguacil de Miami-Dade resultó herido con una quemadura leve en la mano tras ser lanzado un fuego artificial encendido durante una persecución en Miami Lakes. El incidente ocurrió cerca de Northwest 77th Court y la calle 169 poco antes de la 1:30 a.m., y los sospechosos escaparon en vehículos desconocidos. La investigación sigue activa y las autoridades exhortan a la población a proporcionar información.

A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured by a 'live firework' launched at him during a street takeover near Miami Lakes. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near Northwest 77th Court and 169th Street, with two suspects fleeing in unknown vehicles after one attacked the deputy.

Jayden Aransevia evaded police in a stolen Toyota Tacoma by driving erratically, reversing into a patrol car, and fleeing on foot and by swimming. He was eventually detained after being Tasered and faces charges including grand theft auto and resisting an officer.

A police pursuit starting in Miramar ended in Miami Lakes with a suspect jumping into a lake to evade capture. Witnesses from a birthday party observed the man hiding under a dock before being apprehended by officers. The suspect was charged with fleeing and eluding, though his identity remains undisclosed.