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Beach brawl ends in Philly man’s arrest after telling Miami cop ‘I’ll beat your a-- too,’ police say

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A fun day at Virginia Key Beach turned violent when a large fight broke out on Sunday.

Group of Black women scientists come together on Virginia Key Beach to encourage inclusion in important field

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On a windy January morning, a clean-up took place on the plastic littered shores of historic Virginia Key Beach.

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Authorities respond to large group of migrants found on vessel off Virginia Key Beach

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Authorities were responding after a large group of migrants were found on an overloaded vessel near Virginia Key Beach Thursday.

Wastewater leak into Biscayne Bay causes no-swim advisory

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MIAMI – About 120,000 gallons of wastewater poured into Biscayne Bay prompting a no-swim advisory, the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department announced on Friday. Witnesses shared videos of Friday morning’s leak with Miami Waterkeeper and advocates reported the sewage to authorities. Authorities issued a no swim advisory after a pipe leaked about 120,000 gallons of sewage into Biscayne Bay on Friday. Officials are asking the public to avoid water recreational activities in areas of Biscayne Bay including Fisher Island Beach, Hobie Beach, Virginia Key Beach, and South Beach. MORE ON BISCAYNE BAY

Bicyclist dies after collision with Miami-Dade police vehicle

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VIRGINIA KEY, Fla. – A cyclist has died, and another is injured after they were involved in a crash with a Miami-Dade Police Department marked vehicle. According to police, the crash happened at approximately 7:17 a.m. Sunday on Arthur Lamb Jr. Road near Virginia Key Beach. “The officer involved in this incident is assigned here and regularly patrols the causeway and the surrounding areas,” said Det. The entrance to the park was closed for hours as the traffic homicide investigation unfolded. Miami-Dade traffic homicide detectives are investigating the incident.

Swimming advisory posted at multiple Miami-Dade beaches

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Associated PressMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - A swimming advisory has been issued for several beach locations in Miami-Dade County. The Florida Department of Health issued the advisory Thursday after samples of beach water collected at each location did not meet recreational water quality standard for enterococci. Advisories were issued at the following beaches:Crandon North BeachVirginia Key BeachKey Biscayne Beach ClubCape FloridaSurfside 93rd Street BeachOfficials are recommending that nobody swim in these areas as the water may pose an increased risk of illness. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

Miami mayor signs resolution to create Virginia Key Beach Park Civil Rights Museum

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MIAMI - A special signing ceremony was held Monday regarding the future of Virginia Key Beach. Suarez signed a resolution to create the Virginia Key Beach Park Civil Rights Museum. Virginia Key Beach was known as the "colored beach" during segregation. The signing of this resolution opens the way for Miami-Dade County to appropriate funds to help them build the museum. The museum will honor the past but embrace the present and the future of Virginia Key Beach.