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Miami man accused of cutting roommate’s ear with scissors during dispute about rent

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January 6, 2025

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Miami man accused of cutting roommate’s ear with scissors during dispute about rent

MIAMI – A Miami man was arrested over the weekend after he cut his roommate’s ear with a scissor, authorities said.

According to an arrest report from the Miami Police Department, the incident occurred Saturday night.

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Police said the victim and suspect, Felipe Cobo Brito, 30, have lived together for a year.

According to the report, Cobo Brito admitted to police that he got into an argument with the victim about paying rent and moving out, but claimed that the victim grabbed him by his shirt as he was sitting on the bed and pulled him to the floor, causing him to scrape his knees.

Police said Cobo Brito repeatedly changed his story, however, going on to claim that he was sitting on the kitchen table when he was pulled to the floor and then that he was inside the bathroom when he was grabbed by the shirt and pulled.

According to the report, Cobo Brito claimed to not know how the victim’s right earlobe was cut.

Police said the victim told them he was by the front doorstep when Cobo Brito’s brother, Francisco Cobo, held his arms behind his back as Cobo Brito cut his ear with scissors.

The victim said he then went into the bathroom and laid on the floor as the brothers kicked him in the stomach while laughing.

According to the report, Cobo fled the scene before police arrived.

Cobo Brito, however, was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

As of Monday afternoon, he remained held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on a $7,500 bond.

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Deputies searching for 2 men accused of shooting man during attempted robbery in SW Miami-Dade

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May 31, 2026

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Deputies searching for 2 men accused of shooting man during attempted robbery in SW Miami-Dade

Two suspects accused in an overnight shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade remain on the loose, deputies said.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened on Saturday night in the area of Southwest 143rd Avenue and Southwest 260th Street.

Deputies said that a man was shot as he was trying to get away from two people who tried to rob him.

The man was taken to Baptist Hospital by a friend, but was then airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center in stable condition.

An investigation into the shooting remains active.

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Search underway for 89-year-old man reported missing from SW Miami-Dade – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

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May 31, 2026

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Search underway for 89-year-old man reported missing from SW Miami-Dade – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – Police seek the public’s help in their search for an elderly man who was reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Fausto De La Fuente was last seen in the 11800 block of Southwest 173rd Street on Saturday afternoon.

De La Fuente stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 190 pounds, and has brown eyes and brown and gray hair. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt and beige shorts at the time of his disappearance.

Investigators said De La Fuente meets the criteria for a missing endangered adult.

Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Deputy O. Tellez, at 305-715-3300 (Office), 305-715-3252 (Desk), email
u304578@mdso.com or Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477)

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Live Updates from Florida Gators vs. Miami Hurricanes in Gainesville Regional

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May 30, 2026

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Live Updates from Florida Gators vs. Miami Hurricanes in Gainesville Regional

GAINESVILLE, Fla.– The Florida Gators, fresh off an 8-7 win over Rider on Friday, host Miami in the winners’ bracket of the Gainesville Region. Winner advances to Sunday with a chance to clinch a Super Regional appearance, while the loser faces Troy in an elimination game beforehand.

Florida Gators on SI is in attendance for Saturday’s game between the Gators and the Hurricanes. Here are live updates from Condron Ballpark. First pitch is set for 8:30 p.m., with television coverage on ACC Network.

Lineups

Florida

CF Kyle Jones
SS Brendan Lawson
LF Blake Cyr
3B Ethan Surowiec
DH Caden McDonald
C Karson Bowen
1B Landon Stripling
2B Cade Kurland
RF Hayden Yost

P Aidan King (8-2, 2.68 ERA)

Miami

2B Jake Ogden
LF Max Galvin
RF Derek Williams
1B Alex Sosa
C Alonzo Alvarez
DH Dylan Dubovik
3B Gabirel Milano
SS Vance Sheahan
CF Fabio Peralta

P AJ Ciscar (5-4, 4.44 ERA)

First Inning

T1: Miami Batting

Jake Ogden hits a leadoff home run off of Aidan King. Miami 1, Florida 0.
Max Galvin hits a double to left field, called safe at second. Ruled safe after Florida challenged.
Derek Williams hit by a pitch. Miami’s first three runners have all reached base. Kevin O’Sullivan out for a mound visit with King.
Alex Sosa pops out to third. 1 Out.
Alonzo Alvarez grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. End of frame.

Miami 1, Florida 0

B1: Florida Batting

Kyle Jones hit by a pitch.
Brendan Lawson records a base hit. Jones advances to third.
Blake Cyr reaches second on a throwing error at first (E6), Jones scores, Lawson to third. Florida 1, Miami 1
Ethan Surowic sac-fly to LF, Lawson scores. 1 out. Florida 2, Miami 1
Caden McDonald base hit, Cyr to third.
Karson Bowen infield single, Cyr scores, McDonald to second. Florida 3, Miami 1
Landon Stripling flies out to LF. 2 outs.
Cade Kurland 3-run home run, McDonald scores, Bowen scores. Florida 6, Miami 1