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Sweetwater police arrest man in counterfeit bust at Dolphin Mall

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December 6, 2025

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Sweetwater police arrest man in counterfeit bust at Dolphin Mall

December 5, 2025 / 11:35 PM EST
/ CBS Miami

Sweetwater police announced an arrest at Dolphin Mall ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Officers arrested 24-year-old Luis Merchan-Meron on two felony counts related to counterfeit goods. Investigators said they seized more than 150 items worth thousands of dollars from the back of his truck.

According to court documents, an undercover officer spotted a transaction in the mall parking lot from about 10 feet away.

Police moved in after witnessing someone allegedly buying designer bags from Merchan-Meron.

Operation Safe Holidays ramps up security

Sweetwater Assistant Police Chief Frank Fernandez said the department has increased security at the mall with uniformed and undercover officers as part of the city’s “Operation Safe Holidays” program.

“We have eyes, we have drones, we have motorcycles, we have uniforms, we have plain clothes. You can’t get away from us now,” Fernandez said.

Mayor stresses zero tolerance for fakes

Mayor Jose “Pepe” Diaz said the city has zero tolerance for counterfeit sales and has invested heavily in protecting shoppers.

“It’s all here to make sure that we protect those citizens that are coming here to make the purchase,” Diaz said. “Have a good time with your families, but there’s people that try to do illicit things like selling fake merchandise.”

Court records detail alleged profit margins

Court records show Merchan-Meron told police he buys the goods for about $8 each and sells them for up to $60. He said he does not know the supplier, only that the items are shipped from overseas.

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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