Deputies in St. Lucie County found an elderly, malnourished woman living in extreme neglect, with her caregiver Melanie Hess arrested on neglect charges.

A teen was arrested for an alleged bomb threat on a Spirit Airlines flight, which he claims was a misunderstanding. Witnesses and defense argue his innocence, with the judge ruling it immature judgment.

Miami to experience a hot weekend with highs near 90°F, heat index around 102°F, and 10 mph east winds. Evening temperatures will stay around 80°F with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Homestead restarts CERT training to teach emergency response skills, free sessions from Aug 7 to Sep 20, 2025, with limited space available for registration.

Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis criticizes Miami-Dade's proposed 2025-26 budget for its impact on working families, including new fees and service cuts.

Moody's reaffirmed Weston, FL's Aaa credit rating, reflecting the city's high financial quality and low credit risk. This elite standing among municipal bond issuers supports favorable borrowing terms.

Anthony Brillante II was found guilty of attempted murder and hiring a hitman to kill a federal prosecutor and an FBI agent involved in his cyber harassment case.

Former Palm Beach County school employee Miguel Benavente faces charges of sexually assaulting children under 12, with incidents dating back 30 years.

Former Doral Charter School coach Yuniesky Ramirez-Martinez's trial began in Miami-Dade, facing charges including filming students having sex and coercing a student into a sexual relationship.

A plan to repurpose Miami's historic Olympia Theater as an educational and arts venue by SLAM Miami and charter school networks awaits a city commission vote.

Delray Beach's LGBTQ Pride intersection was vandalized again, with police seeking the driver who left skid marks on the mural. This is the third such incident since 2021.

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced a $400 million budget shortfall in Miami-Dade County, leading to austerity measures including department consolidation, layoffs, and fee hikes.

John Field is appointed interim head of Planning Zoning & Building department after Doug Wise's retirement, aiming to maintain dedication to public safety and welfare.