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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

Florida gubernatorial candidates set, Hialeah police rescue, and Miami-Dade arson investigation

Florida's gubernatorial candidates for the November election are confirmed, while local authorities investigate an arson incident at a Miami-Dade gas station and a separate case of EBT card fraud in Pembroke Pines. Additionally, a Miami Beach police officer performed a life-saving maneuver on a choking resident in Hialeah, and musician Wisin announced the opening of a reggaeton-focused university in Puerto Rico.

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Why It Matters

Residents are affected by ongoing criminal investigations in Miami-Dade and Pembroke Pines, while the confirmation of gubernatorial candidates sets the stage for the upcoming November election.

Key Facts

  • David Jolly and Byron Donalds are the confirmed candidates for the Florida gubernatorial election in November.
  • A Miami Beach police sergeant saved an 80-year-old man from choking in a Hialeah restaurant using the Heimlich maneuver.
  • Authorities are investigating an intentional fire set at a Chevron gas station at 8698 SW Bird Road on Thursday at 2:10 a.m.
  • Pembroke Pines police are seeking a suspect who used a stolen EBT card to make $775 in purchases at Target and Walmart.
  • Musician Wisin announced the 'Universidad del Perreo' in Cayey, Puerto Rico, scheduled to open on September 2.

Who's Mentioned

other8698“Address number of the Chevron gas station”personAlex Bello“Miami Beach Police Sergeant who performed Heimlich maneuver”other8477“Police tip line number”locationCayey“Location of the new university”personByron Donalds“Republican candidate for Florida governor”personWisin“Musician announcing the Universidad del Perreo”locationHialeah“Location of the emergency rescue”organizationChevron“Gas station site of arson investigation”other80“Age of the man rescued in Hialeah”location8698 SW Bird Road“Location of the arson incident”personDavid Jolly“Democratic candidate for Florida governor”