Miami-Dade Fire Rescue emphasizes the importance of fireworks safety, citing injuries and damage from previous years. They advise buying from approved vendors and following safety guidelines to prevent mishaps.

A man was arrested in Miami-Dade for kidnapping a 6-year-old boy playing soccer outside his home; the boy was safely recovered by his older brother following a search.

The West Palm Beach Police are searching for missing 54-year-old Christine Denise Cuming, who has a medical condition and was last seen on December 18.

A 65-year-old man was fatally hit by a tractor-trailer while pushing a wheelchair on Australian Ave. in West Palm Beach.

In an operation in Fort Lauderdale, authorities arrested over 10 people linked to a human smuggling incident involving a Bahamian national and 11 Chinese migrants.

A head-on collision on US 27 resulted in the deaths of two drivers and injured three passengers. The incident happened early Sunday and is under investigation.

Miami's weather transitions from rainy to sunny with warmer temperatures expected around 80 degrees, promising clear skies for New Year's Eve and a cool front arriving midweek with cooler temperatures and partial clouds.

The Palm Beach County CJC's 48th Citizen's Criminal Justice Academy will provide insights into the criminal justice system, with sessions starting January 15.

An ethics complaint has been filed against Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett by Dina Goldstein, alleging he leaked her private information and led a smear campaign against her.

South Florida animal rescue Saving Grace is looking for forever homes for two dogs, Tyreek and Lily, both with remarkable tales of resilience and hope for a new beginning.

Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel switched from Democrat to Republican, citing issues with Democratic stances on Israel and expressing shared visions with the GOP. Her switch extends the Republican supermajority in the state legislature.

A man in Deerfield Beach is charged with second-degree murder after his fentanyl sale led to another man's overdose death, highlighting the opioid crisis.

The Chabad Jewish Center of Doral held a menorah lighting for the second night of Hanukkah, drawing the community together with festivities and a message of hope.