Opa-locka is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with a population of approximately 16,463.
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Miami woman arrested outside Opa-locka elementary school after fleeing traffic stop, threatening to kill deputy
Miami woman arrested outside Opa-locka elementary school after fleeing traffic stop, threatening to kill deputy WSVN
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NewsAPR 07, 2026
Miami woman arrested outside Opa-locka school, accused of fleeing traffic stop, threatening to kill deputy
Miami woman arrested outside Opa-locka school, accused of fleeing traffic stop, threatening to kill deputy WSVN
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NewsAPR 04, 2026
1 dead after fiery crash in Opa-locka, Miami-Dade officials say
1 dead after fiery crash in Opa-locka, Miami-Dade officials say CBS News
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