Hialeah Daily Brief: Police pursuit video, Cuba task force talk, and 305 Day plans at Hialeah Park

Top local headlines

1) New video revisits a Hialeah police shooting after a stolen-vehicle pursuit

A newly released clip shows first responders rushing to help a suspect after a Hialeah police officer fired during a chase tied to a reported stolen vehicle. The incident itself happened May 28, 2024, but the video and updated case details surfaced in a March 2 report.

Police said officers tried to stop the vehicle near West 12th Avenue and West 29th Street around 9:15 p.m. The driver was shot in the wrist and shoulder, treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and later booked. Jail records list charges that include aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and grand theft, and the suspect remained held without bond at last check.

2) Hialeah politics: a new task force focused on Cuba, and blowback concerns for local businesses

A March 3 story from City Hall describes how Hialeah is intensifying its focus on Cuba, including a task force created by executive order in January to monitor developments and investigate businesses involved in travel and shipping to the island.

The report also flags the growing friction this kind of enforcement can create locally, especially when broad crackdowns overlap with legitimate commerce and mistakes can have immediate consequences for small companies and workers.

3) Weekend watch: 305 Day festival plans at Hialeah Park

On the lighter side, 305 Day celebrations are putting Hialeah Park Casino front and center this weekend. A TV feature highlighted a free, festival-style city event on Saturday, March 7, built around music, food, art, and community programming.

Separately, event listings also point to a flip-flop themed run at Hialeah Park tied to the same 305 Day weekend lineup.

Sources

• https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/03/02/video-shows-first-responders-rush-to-suspect-shot-by-hialeah-police-after-stolen-vehicle-pursuit/
• https://www.wlrn.org/americas/2026-03-03/hialeah-cuba-regime-change-trump
• https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/deco-checks-out-several-hot-spots-celebrating-305-day-with-special-deals/
• https://resident.com/events/2026/03/02/best-ways-to-celebrate-305-day-in-miami-2026
• https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/event/red-bull-chancleta-run/38201