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Affordable housing slowly becoming available in Miami-Dade
SUMMARY: The housing crisis in South Florida, particularly in Miami-Dade County, has led to soaring rent prices that residents can no longer afford. Many are leaving the area, which negatively impacts the local economy. To address this issue, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced new efforts to provide affordable housing, including the construction of 76 apartments in the Liberty City neighborhood for lower-income residents. This project, part of a broader initiative, aims to alleviate the housing affordability crisis. While rental prices are beginning to stabilize with more units available, home buyers still face challenges in the market.
CBS News Miami’s Jim Berry reports on affordable housing and what Miami-Dade is doing about it.
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Lakeland Police released body cam video showing altercation between teen and two officers
SUMMARY: Lakeland’s police chief stated that officers‘ use of force, including a taser, was justified during a May incident involving a 16-year-old trespassing at a pool. A resident had called 911, requesting the teens stop cursing in front of children. Upon arrival, officers found no one was a resident or valid guest. After asking the group to leave, the situation escalated when the teen refused and resisted, prompting officers to use physical force. Bodycam footage showed the teen flailing and resisting. Although charges against him were later dropped, Chief Taylor defended the officers’ actions as appropriate and within policy.
Chief Sam Taylor said the officers were justified when they tased a teen during an incident in May when Lakeland Police were called to an apartment complex on Griffin Road.
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Body of man found in Sunrise canal
SUMMARY: Sunrise Police are investigating the death of a man found in a canal after reports of a drowning around 10:30 AM. Officers discovered the deceased near Northwest 113th Avenue and 39th Street. Authorities have not released the man’s identity or the circumstances surrounding how he ended up in the water.
Police are investigating the death of a man found in a Sunrise canal Saturday morning.
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Police investigating a fatal shooting in Sunrise
SUMMARY: Early this morning around 2:30 a.m., police responded to a parking lot in Sunrise, where a deceased man was found behind a blue tarp. Emergency crews attempted to save him but were unsuccessful. The incident occurred off University Drive, near a lounge, restaurant, and strip club. Sunrise Police have confirmed that the situation is under active investigation and will provide updates when available. Further information will be shared as it comes into the newsroom.
Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Sunrise.
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