Woman accused of robbery used child as getaway driver, police say
A 41-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly robbing an Opa-locka auto shop and threatening employees while claiming to be armed, police said. For video
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Suspect shot after firing at detective in Miami Gardens, police say
A suspect was taken into custody after allegedly firing a gun at a detective in Miami Gardens early Monday morning and then…
Truck gets stuck after water main break in Opa – locka
Crews in Opa-locka worked to remove a truck that got stuck after a water main break late Wednesday morning. Source: Truck gets…
Miami – Dade Fire Rescue shares video of intense junkyard fire in Opa – locka
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared video of a massive fire that broke out at a junkyard in Opa-locka on Wednesday night. Source: Miami…
Opa Locka parks director accused of leaving child in city vehicle overnight
The parks director has been fired due to this incident and criminal case. Source: Opa Locka parks director accused of leaving child…
ICE: 4 migrants hospitalized after overheating on Miami deportation flight
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says four migrants were hospitalized after air conditioning failed on a deportation flight at Miami Opa-locka Executive…
4 people hospitalized at Miami Opa Locka Executive Airport for heat related illness
According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, they received a medical call regarding a heat-related illness. Four people were then transported to nearby hospitals.…
Opa Locka businesses return to scene of massive junkyard fire as crews fight hot spots
MDFR said on Tuesday afternoon that Cairo Lane will remain closed through at least Wednesday morning as crews continue battling hotspots. Source:…
Miami – Dade official provides update on mass – evacuation due to massive Opa – locka junkyard fire
Miami-Dade fire rescue has worked for more than 13 hours to extinguish a junkyard fire in Opa-locka that led to the mass-evacuation…
Breaking: Massive junkyard fire in Opa – locka sends thick smoke across neighborhood
Firefighters battle a four-alarm blaze at a junkyard on 135th Street and Cairo Lane in Opa-locka. Explosions and thick smoke prompt air…
RV fire spreads to home near Opa – locka causing significant damage
A northwest Miami-Dade family was able to escape a fire that began in an RV and then spread to their home early…
Victim IDed in fiery, fatal crash in Opa – locka
Miami-Dade deputies have released the name of a man killed in a crash in Opa-locka over the weekend. He died one day…
Neighbors rush to save crash victims in Opa – locka as deadly wreck sparks calls for change
Good Samaritans in Opa-locka pulled an injured woman from a burning car after a deadly crash, as neighbors say repeated wrecks at…
Victim IDed after deadly Opa – locka crash
Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly crash in Opa-locka. Source: Victim IDed after deadly Opa – locka crash
Overnight shooting in Miami under investigation; no injuries
Miami police are investigating a shooting that may have started in the Opa-locka area early Saturday morning. Source: Overnight shooting in Miami…
1 dead after fiery crash in Opa – locka, Miami – Dade officials say
Officials said the vehicle hit a tree before catching fire. The male driver died at the scene. Source: 1 dead after fiery…
Crime scene tape surrounds Opa – locka gas station after shots fired
An investigation is underway in Opa-locka after someone opened fire at a gas station early Tuesday morning. Source: Crime scene tape surrounds…
Two hospitalized after stabbing at Club 24 in Opa – locka, police say
Opa-locka police report two people were hospitalized following a stabbing at Club 24 on Northwest 135th Street. Officers found both victims at…
Suspect caught on camera robbing Miami Springs smoke shop
An Opa-locka teenager is facing charges after police said surveillance video captured him robbing a smoke shop last month.
Four arrested in Opa‑locka ambush shooting that left two teens hospitalized
Police in Opa‑locka say four people — two adults and two juveniles — have been arrested in connection with an ambush shooting…
4 arrested after 2 teens shot inside Opa-locka townhouse
Four suspects have been arrested after two 14-year-olds were shot Tuesday morning inside a gated townhome community in Opa-locka, authorities announced Wednesday.
Opa-locka police investigating after 2 teens shot inside gated community
Several people were detained for questioning Tuesday morning after two teenagers were shot inside a gated townhome community in Opa-locka, authorities said.
Car heavily damaged in Opa‑locka train collision
Police in Opa‑locka are investigating a collision between a car and a Tri‑Rail train at Ali Baba Avenue and Northwest 22nd Avenue,…
Tractor-trailer goes up in flames in Opa-locka
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said no one was injured but hazmat crews were called out for a fuel leak.
Reward upped to $30K in case of wrongfully-released murderer
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says the county is investigating how a convicted killer sentenced to life in prison for a double…
James Daniels is ‘armed and dangerous’: Deputies
James E. Daniels, who was sentenced to life in prison after a federal trial for murders in Opa-locka, was wrongly released from…
Robbery at Family Dollar leads to chase, crash, arrests
Security footage at an Opa-locka business showed two people walking past a checkout line with shopping baskets overflowing and heading straight out…
Law enforcement conducts raid at Opa-locka home
Neighbors looked on as multiple law enforcement agencies surrounded a home in Opa-locka Wednesday morning.
Police: Opa-locka woman’s “HELP ME” note leads to ex-boyfriend’s arrest
A 39-year-old man was arrested Thursday after allegedly kidnapping his ex-girlfriend at gunpoint and forcing her into her vehicle, according to the…
Tri-Rail train collides with Miami-Dade Transit bus in Opa-locka
A Tri-Rail train collided with a Miami-Dade Transit bus on Wednesday night.
Cuban rapper Chocolate MC kidnapped fan who asked for photo: Miami-Dade Sheriff
Well-known Cuban rapper Chocolate MC was arrested again early Wednesday morning, accused of an armed kidnapping in Opa-locka, deputies said.Chocolate MC, whose…
Deputies investigate after man struck, killed struck by car in Opa-locka
A man was struck and killed by a car early Friday while crossing a street in Opa-locka, prompting a police investigation and…
Authorities investigate fatal crash involving pedestrian in Opa-locka
A pedestrian was pronounced dead after being airlifted to a trauma center following a crash that occurred early Friday morning in Opa-locka.
Child airlifted following incident at Miami-Dade school
A student at Robert Ingram Elementary School in Opa-Locka was airlifted to the Ryder Trauma Center late Monday morning following a medical…
Fiery crash leads to backup on I-95
A crash on Interstate 95 near Opa-locka Boulevard in Miami-Dade County led to a major traffic backup Tuesday afternoon.
Police officers find 1 dead in Opa-locka
Detectives responded to a person’s death on Friday in Opa-locka.
Police officers find 1 dead in Opa-locka
Detectives responded to a person’s death on Friday in Opa-locka.
Woman killed in Halloween night shooting in Opa-locka
Morgan Rynor reports the sound of gunfire sent kids out trick-or-treating running for cover.
Opa-locka City Manager Darvin Williams ousted
The ousting comes after whistleblowers complaints were made against him.
Former Opa-locka asst. police chief files whistleblower complaint against city manager, police chief
Former Opa-locka asst. police chief files whistleblower complaint against city manager, police chief
Opa-locka city employee behind bars on felony charge
An employee of the city of Opa-locka is facing a felony charge.
Miami-Dade apartment complex turns into crime scene
Police officers surrounded an apartment complex early Sunday morning in Opa-locka.
Opa-locka shooting leaves 1 man dead and several others detained
Multiple units were dispatched to a storage facility at 13875 NW 22 Ave., early Sunday morning. One male victim was shot and…
Proposed termination of Opa-locka city manager tied to alleged embezzlement
Police investigate assassination attempt of Opa-locka city commission candidate
Political fight ends in gunfire in Opa-locka
Police said the altercation involved a former city commissioner.
Police conduct raid in Opa-locka, take murder suspect into custody
At least one person was taken into custody Monday morning after a warrant was served at a townhouse in Opa-locka.
Questions left unanswered after 2 airlifted following Opa-Locka shooting
Family of food delivery driver SHOT, KILLED while working in Florida demands justice
The family of a food delivery driver killed earlier this month say they want justice after he was gunned down in Opa-locka.Alejandro…