Suspect arrested in Florida shooting that injured Auburn's Brian Battie and killed his brother - Miami news - NewsLocker (2024)

A man has been charged with murder in a shooting in Florida that killed the brother of Auburn running back Brian Battie and left Battie and three other men injured. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested Darryl Bernard Brookins of Sarasota on Wednesday as a suspect in the weekend shooting. Tommy Battie IV was pronounced dead at the scene early Saturday. Brookins has been charged with murder and attempted murder as a felon in possession of a firearm. It was not immediately known if h

Broward woman arrested on child abuse charge for allegedly smearing feces on son

A Broward woman is facing charges in a disturbing child abuse case where authorities said she smeared feces on her son as punishment for defecating on himself.

Miami-Dade County reports most cases of dengue in the US, mostly travel-associated: CDC

Miami-Dade County has reported the most cases of dengue, a virus that spreads through the bite of an affected mosquito, in 2024 across the 50 U.S. states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Here's what's open and closed over Memorial Day weekend in South Florida

You’ll find most of your usual spots are open for at least most of the day throughout Memorial Day weekend.

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Sean Kingston and mother faced previous legal issues before arrests on Broward charges

Singer Sean Kingston was arrested in California on fraud and theft charges Thursday, several hours after a SWAT team raided his rented South Florida mansion and carted away a van load of items.

‘Put yourself aside': Bodycam video shows officer rescuing survivor of fiery Lauderhill crash

Body camera video shows an officer rushing to save people trapped in a burning car after a crash on Thursday in Lauderhill.

‘Put yourself aside': Bodycam video shows officer helping save survivors of fiery crash in Lauderhill

Body camera video shows an officer rushing to save people trapped in a burning car after a crash on Thursday in Lauderhill.

Primer micro-schools aim to shift education in South Florida

Inside of Miami’s Primer Micro-school, it’s not uncommon to see one group of kids reading independently, while another works on reading apps online, and down the hall another group works on an ocean conservation project. All of the students are purposely grouped based on their abilities and levels which is at the core of Primer’s module of learning. “Personalized education...

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Authorities respond after car crashes into canal near the Turnpike in Miami-Dade

Authorities responded after a car ended up in a canal off the Florida's Turnpike in Miami-Dade Friday morning.

Vancouver Whitecaps tell fans Lionel Messi is not expected to play when Inter Miami visits Saturday

Miami has not issued any statements about the availability of Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets, but Vancouver said they won't travel despite heavy preparation.

Miami commissioners approve new voting map after racial gerrymandering ruling

The city of Miami took a step forward Thursday and approved a settlement leading to a new district map.

‘I drank too much': Video shows on-duty Miami-Dade detective losing balance after DUI arrest

Body camera video shows a veteran Miami-Dade Police officer getting arrested back in March after records show he drove a work SUV drunk and crashed into his colleague's marked police car.

Singer Sean Kingston arrested on fraud, theft charges after Southwest Ranches mansion raid

Singer Sean Kingston was arrested in California on fraud and theft charges after authorities raided his South Florida mansion and arrested his mother Thursday.

Mom seeks answers after picture shows child working without desk at Homestead school

The mother of a child with emotional and behavioral disorders is looking for answers after seeing a picture of her son kneeling while doing his work at school. She says it happened after the teacher took his desk away for bad behavior.

TSA apologizes for Cuban delegation visit to Miami International Airport

The Transportation Security Administration apologized Thursday after a Cuban delegation visited Miami International Airport this week, saying the visit was not communicated ahead of time with airport and county officials.

NBA great Dwyane Wade launches Translatable, an online community supporting transgender youth

Wade's daughter, Zaya, who turns 17 next week, came out as transgender in 2020 in the midst of anti-trans legislation in Florida and other states that prompted many trans adults to flee the state.

‘Am I going to die?': Sunrise couple targeted in alleged murder-for-hire plot shares story

Targets of an alleged murder-for-hire plot in Sunrise share their story now that the woman accused of orchestrating the crime is behind bars.

Florida priest accused of biting woman during communion dispute

Police are investigating after a Florida priest allegedly bit a woman during a communion wafer disagreement.

Two vehicles involved in rollover crash in North Miami

Police are investigating a rollover crash involving two vehicles in North Miami Thursday.

1 person killed, 1 critical after 2 vehicles flip in rollover crash in North Miami

Police are investigating a rollover crash involving two vehicles that left one person dead and another critically injured in North Miami Thursday.

Florida International University police chief on leave

Florida International University’s police chief is on leave, administrators said Thursday. In a statement, FIU officials said Chief Alexander Casas is on leave and Maj. James Mesidor was appointed acting chief. It’s unclear why Casas was on leave, and in the statement FIU said it doesn’t comment on personal matters. According to his LinkedIn profile, Casas has been FIU’s police...

2 teens charged as adults in gruesome stabbing and robbery in North Miami Beach

Two teens are now being charged as adults after they allegedly stabbed two people during a robbery in North Miami Beach last month, authorities said.

Singer Sean Kingston's mom in custody after raid of Southwest Ranches mansion

Rapper Sean Kingston's mother was taken into custody during a Thursday morning raid of a Southwest Ranches mansion rented by the singer, officials said.

Singer Sean Kingston's mom charged after raid of Southwest Ranches mansion

Rapper Sean Kingston's mother was taken into custody during a Thursday morning raid of a Southwest Ranches mansion rented by the singer, officials said.

Authorities raid Southwest Ranches mansion rented by rapper Sean Kingston

Authorities raided a Southwest Ranches mansion rented by singer and rapper Sean Kingston on Thursday.

Crews battle large fire at Oakland Park restaurant next to hotel

Crews battled a large fire at a restaurant next to a hotel in Oakland Park Thursday morning.

WATCH LIVE: NOAA announces predictions for 2024 Atlantic hurricane season

As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season draws near, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) prepares to announce its projections for storm activity.

NOAA to announce predictions for 2024 hurricane season

As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season draws near, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) prepares to announce its projections for storm activity.

NOAA predicting ‘above-normal' 2024 hurricane season with highest ever May forecast

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an "above-normal" 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, releasing its highest ever pre-season annual forecast on Thursday.

‘Like a bomb': Video shows fiery crash that left 1 dead and 3 injured in Lauderhill

Surveillance video captured the moment a car collided with another vehicle, leaving one person dead and three others injured in a fiery crash in Lauderhill on Thursday morning.