Okeechobee Road
Coverage of Okeechobee Road in the Nexus archive.
- Investigation underway after police-involved crash in Hialeah
An investigation is ongoing after a police-involved crash in Hialeah near Southeast Fourth Avenue and Okeechobee Road. A damaged Hialeah Police cruiser and a civilian car were at the scene, with police tape blocking part of the street. Details about injuries or the crash's cause remain unknown.
- All lanes on Florida Turnpike, Krome Avenue reopened; Residents allowed to return home as crews battle 3 wildfires in West Miami-Dade
All lanes on the Florida Turnpike and Krome Avenue have reopened in West Miami-Dade as crews battle three wildfires. Two fires are largely contained at 97% and 75%, while the third, called the 'correction fire,' remains 0% contained. Residents are now permitted to return home, though officials advise checking for road closures.
- Multiple wildfires in West Miami-Dade burn over 19k acres, force road closures as crews continue battle
Two wildfires in West Miami-Dade have burned nearly 18,000 acres and over 1,000 acres respectively, with containment at 97% and 60%. Road closures on the Florida Turnpike have reopened, while Krome Avenue is expected to reopen Saturday evening. Evacuated residents were allowed to return.
- Wildfire fight shuts down SB Turnpike between NW 41 St & Okeechobee Road; Over 18,000 acres burned
Wildfires in western Miami-Dade have caused road closures on Florida’s Turnpike and Krome Avenue, with over 18,000 acres burned. Fire crews continue to manage hotspots as shifting winds reduce smoke over South Florida.