Whoever said there were no great underdog stories left inMarch Madness, or that the title would go to whichever team spends the most money or amasses the gaudiest collection of big names from the transfer portal probably never checked out Houston. And anyone who thought college hoops was leaving behind teams with no NBA-ready stars coached by ...

A fugitive pup that was rescued on Interstate 95 after leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a a chase found her forever home. While it remains unclear just how she ended up dodging traffic, she is now safe and has officially been adopted. I got a call from our dispatch, said FHP Trooper Daniel Atonini. Antonini told NBC6 he had never ...

Two people were killed in a shooting in Northwest Miami-Dade early Monday, according to the Miami Police Department. The sheriff’s office is investigating at NW 27th Avenue and NW 30th Street. Authorities said it all started with an argument. Then someone shot a man, a woman, and fired at another woman but missed. The woman who was shot died at ...

A man was arrested in St. Petersburg after he allegedly splashed an employee with urine he had bottled because he was angry that he hadn’t been given a job interview, authorities said. The suspect, 51-year-old John Connaughton, was accused of throwing bottles of urine inside Doors, Moulding & More, hitting at least one employee, NBC affiliate WFLA ...

One person is dead after what appears to be a shooting in Northwest Miami-Dade early Monday. The sheriff’s office is investigating at NW 27th Avenue and NW 30th Street. NBC6 crews saw yellow evidence markers typically used to mark bullet casings, but authorities did not confirm who had died or how. This is a developing story. Refresh for ...

Jay North, who starred as the towheaded mischief maker on TV’s Dennis the Menace for four seasons starting in 1959, has died. He was 73. North died Sunday at his home in Lake Butler, Florida, after battling colon cancer, said Laurie Jacobson, a longtime friend, and Bonnie Vent, who was his booking agent. He had a heart as big as a mountain, loved ...

“Saturday Night Live” learned what happens when you offer up the mic to a live audience. The sketch show retroactively censored a moment from the April 5, Jack Black-hosted episode when cast member Ego Nwodim joined Weekend Update’s Michael Che and Colin Jost to riff on the White House Correspondents’ dinner. NBC’s own Amber Ruffin was ...

Thousands of people lined Ocean Drive in Miami Beach on Sunday to celebrate pride. The yearly parade brought out colorful floats, flags and a message of joy and unity. NBC6 and Telemundo 51 are proud sponsors of this years Miami Beach Pride. Several people gathered on Ocean Drive to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community. The chairman of ...

Several videos on Sunday captured a car on fire on Interstate 95. In videos posted on Only in Dade, thick black smoke was seen coming out of the vehicle. The vehicle was also seen engulfed in flames. Fire rescue crews were seen at the scene as they extinguished the flames. No injuries were reported and it remains unclear how the car caught on ...

Doers get more done without having to pay for parking. The Home Depot is debunking rumors that their stores would eventually charge for parking to combat inflation, following an April Fools’ joke fromPro Tool Reviewsthat sparked concern. A Home Depot rep told TODAY.com in an April 4 statement that they weren’t aware of the Pro Tool Reviews ...

A Miami-Dade bus driver who, police said, shot and killed two passengers last week has resigned. According to county officials, they started the termination process shortly after the shooting. The victim, 44-year-old Lonnie Harley and 46-year-old Ejaash Carter, were killed on the county bus an argument led to the driver firing a gun on the bus as it ...

An investigation is underway in Lauderhill after a young person was shot, police said. According to Lauderhill Police, officers responded to a shooting call Saturday night near Northwest 27th Court. Detectives said the minor was walking along Northwest 55th Avenue and 25th Court when they were hit by a bullet. The victim, police said, then ran to ...

A woman who was killed in a triple shooting in Northeast Miami-Dade was identified by deputies on Sunday. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the shooting took place on Saturday at Northeast Second Court and 141st Street. Deputies said a woman, identified as 36-year-old Desiree Chanel Brown, and two children, an 11-year-old girl and a ...

A child died Sunday morning after they were found in a pool in North Lauderdale, deputies said. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, witnesses found the child in a pool during a house party near Stardust Drive. Once deputies arrived at the scene, they began to perform live-saving measures and the child was transported to the hospital, where ...

Then there were two. The men’s March Madness tournament has boiled down to two teams: No. 1 Florida and No. 1 Houston. Florida punched its ticket to the national championship first on Saturday. The Gators trailed at halftime, but rallied in the second to outlast fellow top-seeded Auburn 79-73. Star guard Walter Clayton Jr. recorded 20 of his 34 ...

Hurricane season is around the corner and if youre a homeowner looking to make your property more resilient to the impending storms, Florida is awarding grants to help cover most of the work. Under a new state program called Elevate Florida, eligible homeowners could either elevate, rebuild or implement wind mitigation measures on their homes to help ...

Pope Francis made a surprise entrance to St. Peters Square during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and health workers on Sunday, marking his first public appearance at the Vatican since his release from the hospital two weeks ago. The pontiff waved at the crowd that stood and applauded as he was rolled unannounced to the front of the altar in the ...

Another child with measles in Texas has died, the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed late Saturday night, though the exact cause of death is under investigation, NBC News reported. This would be the second pediatric death amid a fast-growing outbreak thats infected nearly 500 people in Texas alone since January. An adult in New Mexico is ...

A second victim who was shot in a Fort Lauderdale home died on Saturday, while another victim remains in critical condition, police said. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, the shooting took place on Friday at the home in the 4500 block of Twin Lakes Boulevard. Once police arrived at the scene, they found two people shot outside the home, and an ...

A young boy from Cuba who was battling a medical condition died on Saturday after he and his family received a visa to travel to South Florida for treatment. Damir Ortiz was diagnosed with type 1 neurofibromatosis, a rare genetic condition that causes tumors on nerve tissue. Ortiz’s family confirmed his death to NBC’s sister station. On ...

A shooting investigation is underway Saturday morning in Northeast Miami-Dade, deputies said. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene at Northeast Second Court and 141st Street. NBC6 cameras captured an active investigation as detectives walked around the area searching for clues. Detectives have been focusing on a black SUV that ...

The City of Fort Lauderdale is gearing up for a month full of events. From fashion shows to Easter celebrations, there will be events for everyone to participate in this April. FLL Fashion Week Fans of runways, models and designer clothes will have an energy-filled eight days during the 2025 FLL Fashion Week The event starts on April 6 and ...

A $1 billion mixed used community is expected to be western Miami-Dade’s next big thing. It’s called Upland Park, and community leaders hope the development will bridge the west end to the rest of the county. It’s one of many construction projects featured inNBC6’sWhat’s Being Built Hereseries. For years, the 47 acres area was nothing. ...

Originally appeared on E! Online Tom Hanks‘ only daughter is sharing rare insight into her childhood. E.A. Hanks (short for Elizabeth Anne Hanks) accused her late mother the Oscar winner’s ex-wife Susan Dillingham, who went by the stage name Samantha Lewes of abuse following the couples divorce in the 80s. According to the 42-year-old, the ...

Authorities are searching for a man who they said sexually assaulted an 81-year-old woman in Lauderdale Lakes early Friday. Broward Sheriff’s Office officials said they received a call about a sexual assault just before 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of Northwest 50th Avenue and Northwest 34th Street. Deputies responded and found the victim, who ...