On November 2, 2026, an intoxicated man caused a disturbance at Miami International Airport. Miami-Dade deputies intervened and worked to restrain him.
While being restrained, the man spat on an emergency‑room nurse who was assisting the deputies. The assault occurred as the nurse helped with the restraint.
Officials noted that the man's intoxication led to both the disruptive behavior and the assault on the nurse.