Amanda Plasencia
NBC 6 South Florida
Miami, FL, United States
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Man Said He Witnessed Death of 2 Puppies Left in Hot Car in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating a report of a felony animal neglect after a witness said he saw two puppies that were left in a car die from heat exhaustion. → Read More
‘Stay Hydrated': Safety Stressed as Influx of Spring Breakers in Fort Lauderdale Begins
Spring break is here and that means beaches in Fort Lauderdale will be packed with spring breakers enjoying the Florida sunshine. → Read More
Aventura 4th Graders Studying Traffic Solutions and the Future of Transportation
The wheels are turning for a special group of 4th graders at Aventura City of Excellence School as they brainstorm about traffic solutions in their community. → Read More
Plantation Homeowner Raises Concerns After House Hit by Cars Three Times
A Plantation homeowner is appealing to city council after his home was hit by cars not once, twice, but three times. → Read More
‘Blood All Over': Woman Among 9 Wounded at New Year's Party Shooting in Miami Gardens
A woman who survived a New Year’s Eve shooting in Miami Gardens that left nine people injured is speaking out to share her terrifying ordeal. → Read More
Families Displaced After Fire Destroys Pompano Beach Complex
Several families are without a place to live after a fire broke out Friday morning at a complex in Pompano Beach. → Read More
Family Believes Body Found is Missing Broward Woman Allegedly Murdered by Husband
Family members believe a body found in a wooded area in Miami-Dade is a woman who went missing last week after authorities said she was murdered by her... → Read More
Preparations Underway in South Florida Ahead of Subtropical Storm Nicole
With Subtropical Storm Nicole brewing, South Florida is keeping a close eye on its every move. → Read More
From Mini Pirates to Little Nuggets: Babies at Joe DiMaggio's NICU Dress Up for Halloween
The tiny babies in the NICU at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital showed off their giant personalities as they were dressed up in costumes for Halloween. → Read More
‘A Child Needs a Home': South Florida Dad Shares Importance of Fostering, Adoption
One South Florida parent decided to give out his love and care three times over → Read More
‘You Will Be Found': Family Seeks Driver After Cyclist Killed in Tamarac Hit-and-Run
Family and close friends of a bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run in Tamarac over the weekend are pleading for help from the community to find the driver responsible. → Read More
Minecraft Honors South Florida Physician for Hispanic Heritage Month
Physician Dr. Pedro Jose Greer Jr. was chosen as one of the protagonists in the popular 3D building game → Read More
South Florida Restaurants Step Up to Help Ian Survivors on the Gulf Coast
Restaurants in South Florida are donating everything from hot meals to supplies to help out victims of Hurricane Ian. → Read More
South Florida Officials Preparing for Flooding From Hurricane Ian
Although South Florida likely won’t take a direct hit from Hurricane Ian, flooding was expected throughout the area over the next couple days. → Read More
Memorial Healthcare System Reports Rise in Preeclampsia Among Pregnant, Postpartum Women
September is preeclampsia awareness month and Memorial Healthcare System is sounding the alarm that they are seeing more than double the national 30-year... → Read More
Tow Truck Driver Fatally Shoots Car Owner During Confrontation in Fort Lauderdale: Police
Police are investigating after a tow truck driver fatally shot a car owner whose car he was trying to repossess during a confrontation in Fort Lauderdale... → Read More
Joe DiMaggio NICU Kicks Off Annual Read-a-Thon For Newborn Babies in South Florida
The Joe DiMaggio NICU at Memorial Hospital Miramar has kicked off its annual Read-a-Thon for newborns showing the benefits of reading to your child from birth → Read More
Cuban-American Owned Tire Shop Celebrates 60 Years in Business
It’s all in the family at Balado National Tires. The Cuban-American family owned company is celebrating 60 years in business. In 1962, Manuel Balado was forced to leave behind his successful business in Cuba he had started 13 years before. Instead of putting the breaks on his career, he started all over again – shifting into the future in Miami…. → Read More
How to Help Your Child Cope With Test Anxiety at School
Back to school means back to homework - and back to tests! While some students are eager to put pen to paper, others experience test anxiety. → Read More
Family Mourns Child Who Was Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Turnpike
A family is grieving a 6-year-old boy who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Florida’s Turnpike, and police are still looking for the driver who took off. → Read More