Search underway for two teens who went missing in Homestead
The Homestead Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating two missing juveniles, Amanda Placeres, 16, and Malachi Bell, 15. On May 7, 2026,Read More
Woman accused of assaulting officers after armed domestic incident in Homestead
A Homestead woman is facing felony charges after police said she pointed firearms at her boyfriend during a domestic dispute and injured officers while resistingRead More
Bible teacher bonds out of jail after being seen on video taping student’s mouth shut
A Bible teacher was captured on surveillance video sealing a student’s mouth shut with tape, according to Homestead Police. Police released the video, hours afterRead More
Homestead Bible teacher charged with simple battery, accused of taping 13-year-old student’s mouth shut
A Bible teacher in Homestead was arrested and booked into jail after being accused of taping a 13-year-old student’s mouth shut. Michael Alvarez, a teacherRead More
Road rage incident on the Florida Turnpike in Homestead leads to shooting
A road rage incident on the Florida Turnpike led to a shooting in Homestead. The Florida Highway Patrol said a green SUV pulled alongside theRead More
16-year-old girl missing from Homestead found safe
The Homestead Police Department has located a 16-year-old girl who went missing from Homestead. According to officials, they recovered Antoinette Smith. A Missing Child AlertRead More
Homestead Police opens investigation after video shows on-duty officer taking part in street racing
Video showing a Homestead Police officer allegedly engaging in street racing in his marked cruiser has triggered an investigation. Homestead Police said they were madeRead More
14-year-old girl from Homestead found safe, Homestead Police Department says
Authorities said that a 14-year-old girl last seen in Homestead was found safe. The Homestead Police Department said that Yarilis Mendez-Carrillo was located in goodRead More
1 arrested, 2 in stable condition after shooting in Homestead
One person was arrested and two are in stable condition after a shooting brought panic to a Homestead parking lot. Officials from the Homestead PoliceRead More
Mother accused of assaulting daughter over credit card misuse in Homestead
A 34-year-old woman was arrested Monday on a child abuse charge following an alleged altercation with her 15-year-old daughter, authorities said. According to an arrestRead More