Laura Rodriguez, NBC 6 South Florida

Laura Rodriguez

NBC 6 South Florida

Miami, FL, United States

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Past articles by Laura:

‘We're Going to Have to Do More': Growing Concern as Fentanyl Deaths Spike Among Kids

A new study has found that fentanyl deaths are spiking in children under 5, and it’s already happened in South Florida. → Read More

After 3 Years, Detectives Identify Body Found in Woods of Pembroke Pines

Stefan Scott Smith, from Georgia, is the man who was found in the woods on June 8, 2020. → Read More

New Details Behind Viral Video That Showed South Florida Wedding Ending at Gunpoint

New details have been released after a South Florida wedding came to an abrupt end with the owner of the venue kicking guests out at gunpoint. → Read More

Arrest Made in 2016 Fort Lauderdale Murder After NBC 6 Report Leads to Tip

A man is facing a murder charge after an NBC 6 report on a cold case killing in Fort Lauderdale nearly seven years ago led to a tip, police said. → Read More

Man with ‘Cop Killer' Tattoo Arrested for Shooting at Police Car in Florida City

Investigators say instead of stopping, Salgado started shooting at the officer and the patrol car. → Read More

Miami Gardens Apartment Building Issued Several Citations Before Fire That Displaced 200

A Miami Gardens apartment building was issued more than 20 citations before a weekend fire left the building destroyed and up to 200 residents displaced. → Read More

7 Years After Arrest, Trial of Ex-Miami-Dade Teacher Accused of Sex with Student Begins

Nearly seven years after a former Miami-Dade high school teacher was arrested and accused of having sex with an underage student, his trial officially began Wednesday. → Read More

‘I Don't Know Why:' Hialeah Party Rental Owner Speaks As Video Shows Truck Arsonist

The owner of a Hialeah party rental business is hoping surveillance footage will lead to the arrest of an arsonist who set fire to two of his trucks. → Read More

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Road in Western Broward

A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on a roadway in western Broward County Wednesday. The plane landed on U.S. 27 north of Interstate 75 after... → Read More

Female Detention Officer Accidentally Shoots Herself at Gun Range in Broward

A detention officer was hospitalized after she was accidentally hit by a bullet from her own weapon at a gun range in Broward Wednesday morning, officials said. → Read More

Residents Protest Power Outage in Miami Apartment Complex

stration is growing among residents at the Santa Clara II apartments because they say they haven’t been told what’s causing the power outage. → Read More

Haitian Ambassador Addresses Ongoing Crisis in Haiti

The Ambassador of Haiti to the United States, Bocchit Edmond, calls the situation in Haiti dire and alarming. → Read More

‘I Had to React': Canadian Tipster Who Spotted Missing Miami-Dade Boy Speaks

A woman who tipped off police after she spotted a missing 6-year-old Miami-Dade boy in a store in Canada after authorities said he was kidnapped by his father is speaking out as the boy is set to be reunited with his mother. → Read More

Former Inmate Describes ‘Brutal Beating' at Miami-Dade Detention Facility

In an exclusive interview with NBC 6, Luigi Cruz described a “brutal attack” at the hands of five corrections officers at Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center. → Read More

‘He Was My Soulmate': Wife Mourns CBP Officer Killed in Miami-Dade Gun Range Shooting

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer who was fatally shot at a Miami-Dade gun range has been identified, as the investigation into his death continues. → Read More

Man Who Confessed to Killing Pregnant Woman in 1986 to Be Released From Prison

Gary Troutman was sentenced to 30 years behind bars for the murder of Angela Savage. Her family learned he’ll be released after serving half the time → Read More

Video Shows Miami Landlord Yelling Racial Slurs at Business Employee

A Miami landlord was caught on camera yelling racist slurs at a business employee in Wynwood and now that employee said he’s ready to take legal action. → Read More

Overnight Fire Destroys Multiple Cars, 2 Mobile Homes in Southwest Miami-Dade

An overnight fire Saturday destroyed multiple cars and two mobile homes on two Southwest Miami-Dade properties. Luis Luis said the fire started on his property at Southwest 200th Street and 162 Ave. where he has several cars parked. Luis said his hobby is buying vehicles, fixing them up, and selling them. Luis lost at least 4 cars during the fire…. → Read More

12-Year-Old Says He's ‘Lucky to Be Alive' After Being Shot by Teen While Waiting For School Bus

Josue Camuse says he’s lucky to be alive. The 12-year-old is at home recovering after he and a friend were shot while waiting for the school bus in the Pinewood area of NW Miami-Dade on Sept. 8. “I saw the guy, but I didn’t really think about it,” said Camuse. “Then he tried to go for my phone, and I said… → Read More

City of Miami Terminates Lease With Virginia Key Outdoor Center

The Virginia Key Outdoor Center has been in business for seven years, and now they have until Sept. 13 to get out. → Read More