MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) – A possible shooting on the eastbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway in Miami Gardens has led to some traffic trouble for drivers.
Florida Highway Patrol and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of a reported shooting on Tuesday night.
Troopers have shut down the eastbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway in the area of Northwest 47th Avenue as they investigate the incident.
Traffic cameras captured a large police presence and traffic backed up for miles. Drivers could be seen driving the wrong way as they tried getting off the highway.
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A woman was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital but it’s unclear whether she was involved in this incident.
An investigation remains underway.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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A teen was touched in “a lewd and lascivious manner” by a 78-year-old man after the suspect insisted he got into his car, police said.
The 15-year-old left his aunt’s house and was walking home when the suspect, Juan Carlos Medina, approached him in a gray Toyota Corolla, offering a ride, according to an arrest report.
According to police, the teen refused several times, but Medina was insistent, and because it was raining outside, he eventually accepted the offer.
After he got into the vehicle, the teen told police that Medina “began to do perverted things to him,” which included touching his leg, hand and almost his private areas.
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At one point, Medina asked the teen how old he was, and when he learned of his age, said, “No, in that case I cannot.”
Additionally, Medina attempted to kiss the teen, who evaded it, removed his seatbelt and exited the vehicle.
Police tracked down Medina and his vehicle, and after a photographic line-up, the teen identified the suspect.
Medina has since been arrested and transported to TGK.
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Mugshot of Juan Carlos Medina, 78 years old
He was charged with lewd and lascivious conduct involving a child under 16 years old, with his bond yet to be set.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is requesting regular access to the Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention facility, though she says she doesn’t intend to go alone.
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“I have asked for my own monitoring access because I need a team of experts and I need to go in [on a] regular basis,” Levine Cava told CBS News Miami.
“So that is what I’ve asked for again in a letter to the director of the Division of Emergency Management today, and I hope I have an answer soon.”
The mayor’s request comes as state and federal lawmakers prepare to tour the remote facility this weekend, amid growing scrutiny over its conditions. Levine Cava has not yet been granted a scheduled visit.
Facility faces scrutiny
Located about an hour outside of Miami, the facility has drawn criticism from lawmakers and local officials who cite safety and transparency concerns.
Levine Cava said her concerns were initially referred to the Florida Division of Emergency Management by State Attorney General James Uthmeier. She emphasized the need for oversight from a professional monitoring team and expressed skepticism about the facility’s use of public funds.
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“Not productive” spending, says mayor
When asked what troubles her most about the facility, Levine Cava responded, “I think we are spending money on things that are really not productive. We need to find pathways for those who are here contributing to our society, the vast majority are here with legal permission.”
Levine Cava also noted that the state seized control of the property from Miami-Dade County, raising further questions about local authority and oversight.
No response has yet been made public by the Florida Division of Emergency Management regarding the mayor’s latest request.
The Miami Marlins have been involved in tireless trade speculation with the MLB trade deadline looming, which should not come as much of a surprise given their history. As a result, contenders will be flocking around the Marlins in the coming weeks, and the Detroit Tigers will certainly be involved.
While Sandy Alcantara, Edward Cabrera and Jesus Sanchez — as well as a couple of relief pitchers — are widely viewed as the most likely Marlins players that could potentially be on the move, Miami does have another player that will surely interest contenders if he is made available: infielder Otto Lopez.
Lopez plays both second base and shortstop and mans the two positions exceptionally well, and with the Tigers in obvious need of an update at the latter spot (Trey Sweeney has been a disaster), Lopez could comprise a terrific acquisition for the World Series contenders.
The 26-year-old is under team control through 2029 and is having somewhat of a breakout campaign, owning a respectable .704 OPS to go along with nine home runs and 44 RBI over 302 plate appearances. He was particularly impressive in June, totaling four homers and 22 RBI while posting a .301/.365/.447 slash line.
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Detroit has been the best team in the American League — and arguably the best team in baseball — in 2025, so A.J. Hinch’s squad will definitely be searching for upgrades. Sweeney lays claim to a .599 OPS and a minus-4 DRS, so he has been a liability both at the dish and in the field.
Lopez would unquestionably be expensive given the fact that the Marlins absolutely do not have to trade him, but given the amount of depth the Tigers have in their farm system, they could afford to part with some good prospects in exchange for him.
Look for Detroit to try and make a play for Lopez if Miami decides to place him on the trade block.
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