Brown University shooting leaves two dead, nine injured during final exams
A shooting occurred at Brown University on Saturday during final exams, killing at least two students and injuring nine others in the engineering building. The shooter, described as a man in dark clothing possibly wearing a camouflage mask, remains at large after police released a person of interest Sunday night. Officers conducted an extensive search across campus and surrounding neighborhoods following the afternoon attack. The incident prompted a campus-wide lockdown with students sheltering in place for hours.
Sydney Hanukkah Celebration Attack Kills 15, Police Increase Security at Miami Beach Synagogues
Two gunmen identified as father and son opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing 15 people including a child. The 50-year-old father was fatally shot by police while the 24-year-old son was wounded and hospitalized. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it an act of antisemitic terrorism targeting the Jewish community celebration. Following the attack, Miami Beach police increased security at synagogues and Jewish facilities as a precautionary measure, though no credible threats were identified locally.
Three Broward County High School Basketball Coaches Arrested for Illegally Renting School Gyms
Three Broward County high school basketball coaches were arrested for illegally renting out school gyms for private basketball tournaments without district approval. Donald Calloway, Henry McNabb, and Brenton Hankerson face charges including grand theft and organized scheme to defraud. The coaches bypassed proper rental procedures and made private agreements with outside basketball organizations, with Calloway reportedly earning $2,800 from the scheme. All three coaches face potential termination from Broward County Public Schools.
Woman Found Dead in Dollar Tree Store Freezer in Miami
A 32-year-old woman named Helen Massiell Garay Sanchez was found dead inside a freezer at a Dollar Tree store in Miami on Sunday morning. Police say she entered the store Saturday night without making a purchase and went to a back storage room freezer where she spent the night. An employee discovered her body at 8 a.m. and called police. Detectives are investigating and speaking with her family about possible mental health issues.
Man caught on surveillance dumping woman’s body from truck in Miami-Dade
Surveillance video captured a man throwing a woman’s body from a pickup truck onto a roadway in Southwest Miami-Dade on Friday morning before 6 a.m. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies found the unresponsive woman at the 9800 block of Southwest 170th Street and she was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred outside a business, with the body being discarded approximately three minutes before the first employee arrived. A death investigation is ongoing with no suspects identified, and the Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause of death.
Body Found in Miami Lakes Canal, Investigation Underway
A body was found floating in a canal in the 15300 block of Northwest 60th Avenue in Miami Lakes on Saturday. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a medical call about the discovery. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue removed the deceased man from the water and pronounced him dead at the scene. The victim’s identity and cause of death have not been released as homicide investigators continue their investigation.
South Florida hosts holiday and cultural events December 13-14 weekend
South Florida hosts multiple weekend events December 13-14, including both holiday and cultural celebrations. Christmas-themed events include Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park with 40 rides, Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights featuring free orchestra performances, and various other holiday celebrations across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Japan Fes Florida offers Japanese cultural programming in Coconut Grove both days at no cost. Event prices range from free admission to $39 for adults, with activities spanning from beach celebrations to botanical garden light displays.