Multiple violent incidents across the Miami metro area were reported 2026-05-13–14: machete attack in North Miami, several shootings in Broward and Coral Springs, and a kidnapping-related high-speed chase that overturned a truck.
A high-profile arrest connected to a kidnapping led to a dangerous high-speed pursuit and crash in Miami-Dade County (suspect charged victim rescued).
Local controversy and activist action over tree removals and canopy protections in the City of Miami have intensified activists have created a public dashboard and are pressing for a moratorium on non-emergency removals.
