Miami, FL
Witnesses describe attacker as American bulldog mix or pitbull, they agree dog is dangerous
MIAMI – A witness to a recent dog attack that has the residents of an apartment complex in Miami in fear got Miami-Dade County Animal Services involved.
Gabriella Dominguez, a spokeswoman for the Miami-Dade County Animal Services, released a statement reporting their records show the Feb. 16 attacker was an American Bulldog mix.
Residents of Half Moon Towers of Miami, at 5055 NW 7 St., have lost trust in the dog. Some said it was a pitbull and they want the county agency to protect them from the risk of another attack.
“The determination of a dog as aggressive or dangerous, as well as any ensuing citations, hinges on various factors carefully considered during the investigation,” Dominguez wrote in her statement.
Elda Gonzalez Batista said the attacker’s jaws were locked on the neck of the four-year-old schnauzer mix named “Tico,” so she grabbed a traffic cone and swung it.
That dog was killing him,” Gonzalez Batista said in Spanish.
“Tico” had to undergo surgery to have necrotic skin removed, and continues to visit the veterinarian regularly to have the dressings changed. The owner of the attacker was apologetic and was covering the cost of the veterinary treatment, which as of Thursday was about $3,000.
Animal Services reached out to the owner of the schnauzer and provided documents that need to be filled out and submitted along with a police report, veterinary records, and pictures within two weeks, according to Dominguez.
“Upon receipt of this documentation, Animal Services will proceed to provide the owner of the attacking dog with an affidavit, affording them a similar two-week timeframe for completion,” Dominguez wrote.
After collecting evidence from both parties, animal services personnel will make an assessment.
“If any violations are established, the owner of the attacking dog may face citations,” Dominguez wrote.
For more information about the county agency’s process, visit this page.
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An investigation is underway in Miami Gardens after police say a toddler was bitten in the face by two pit bulls on Tuesday.
Miami Garden police told CBS News Miami that officers responded to reports of a dog bite involving a child in the 3600 block of Northwest 191st Street just before 7 p.m.
When officers arrived, they said they were told that a 2-year-old was in the backyard of a home when he was bitten in the face by two pit bulls.
The child was rushed to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
No other information was released, and police said the incident remains under investigation.
What I would have done is taken my lumps and rolled with Ewers during the 2026 season. From my understanding, the reality of Willis’ deal is two years x 22.5M. After that, the Dolphins can part with him, no harm, no foul. Hiwever, don’t you think that the Dolphins could have used that money, considering their salary cap situation, in other areas? Yeah, to me, this is a textbook Steve Ross engineered deal where the Dolphins are bidding against themselves and hoping against hope that they’re not as bad as they’re predicted to be.
As for Willis, he reminds me of another ex-Green Bay QB named Matt Flynn. Like Willis, Flynn was the 2nd string QB at GB and shined in a couple of relief appearances for Aaron Rodgers during the 2011 season. He is best remembered in Green Bay for his record-setting 480-yard, 6-touchdown game in 2011 versus the Lions. That set him up for a big contract with Seattle, but he never really did anything there due to the emergence of Russell Wilson.
Former CBS News Miami anchor and longtime South Florida resident Eliott Rodriguez announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress in Florida’s 27th Congressional District on Tuesday morning.
He will now embark on a campaign that’s centered on lowering the high cost of living, restoring accountability in Washington, D.C., and bringing people together to deliver results for families in Miami-Dade, his campaign said in the announcement.
“I didn’t plan to run for Congress,” Rodriguez said in his announcement. “But I cannot stay silent. For 48 years, you trusted me to tell the truth and listen to your stories. Today, like so many families, I am concerned that Washington is not delivering for South Florida. My parents taught me that citizenship is not just a right – it is a responsibility. And now, I am answering that call.”
Why is Eliott Rodriguez running for Congress?
In his announcement, Rodriguez explained why he decided to run for Congress. He said the decision was deeply personal.
In recent months, he said he’s spoken with families, seniors, small business owners and young people who are struggling to afford to stay in a community they love.
“South Florida has now become one of the least affordable housing markets in the United States, with families here spending more of their income on rent and mortgages than almost anywhere in the country,” Rodriguez said in his announcement.
According to the campaign, Florida’s 27th Congressional District is widely viewed as one of the most competitive battlegrounds in the country.
In the race for Congress, Rodriguez will challenge incumbent María Elvira Salazar.
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