
South Florida Flood Watch, Hate Crime Charges, Mural Vandalism: Top Stories of June 3, 2025
South Florida Braces for More Rain as Flood Watch Continues; Other Top Stories from NBC6 MIAMI, FL – June 3, 2025 – South Florida is facing a flood watch as heavy rainfall continues to impact the region. NBC6 News reported this morning that heavier rain is moving into Coral Gables and is expected to reach downtown Miami. "This is probably the worst of the rain we're tracking," stated a meteorologist on the broadcast. The forecast includes the potential for several more inches of rain between now and Wednesday morning. Beyond the weather, the station also highlighted several other key stories. A special election is underway for a seat on the Miami Commission, with candidates actively campaigning. In a separate report, NBC6 covered the federal hate crime charges filed against Mohamed Soliman, an Egyptian national, in connection to the weekend's attack on demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado. The report also detailed the vandalism of a 13-year-old African American history mural in Overtown, marred by racist and anti-Semitic graffiti. "An investigation continues in Overtown after a 13-year-old mural honoring African American history was vandalized with racial slurs, even anti-Semitic symbols," reported an NBC6 anchor. The station also provided an update on the Weston father who is seeking justice seven months after his 19-year-old son was killed in the Orlando Halloween night mass shooting. He plans to file a lawsuit against the city of Orlando and its police department. NBC6 will provide live coverage of the Stanley Cup Final tomorrow night, with reporters in Edmonton and South Florida.