Miami mother Johana Barrera-Delgado is charged with child abuse after her son was hospitalized with leg fractures. She denies the abuse, but her story is questioned.

Broward County offices will close for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; essential services remain available, with parks open but some facilities closed. Transit operates normally; emergency services are on call.

The Coral Springs City Commission opposes bills that could impact city finances and local governance, while supporting legislation to limit firearm carry in public spaces.

Protests erupted nationwide after Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, sparking demands for immigration enforcement reform. Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the claimed self-defense justification after viewing video evidence.

Warm, mostly sunny weather is expected in Miami with temperatures around 79-80 degrees and a possible unsettled pattern by Sunday night.

A woman in Fort Lauderdale allegedly shot her brother at a hotel, leading to her detention and a no-bond order after her court appearance. The victim's injuries were not life-threatening.

The Miami Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel after a disappointing 7-10 season, indicating a major organizational change and signaling potential future roster adjustments.

An Uber driver, Diego Ortiz, was attacked by a passenger, Isaiah Norton, during a trip and the assault was caught on dashcam. Norton has been charged and Uber revoked his app access.

Miami-Dade County completed upgrades to the Haulover Park Marina, enhancing resilience, safety, and boater access, with a ribbon-cutting event on January 9, 2025.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue teams saved a pelican ensnared in fishing line near Haulover Inlet, with help from beach workers, Ocean Rescue, and the Coast Guard.

Two Miami police officers were hospitalized with leg and arm injuries after their motorcycles were hit by an SUV on the Dolphin Expressway. An investigation is underway.

Greenacres, FL implements school zone speed detection cameras, with warnings initially, then fines, to improve safety near schools. Other Palm Beach County cities are doing similar initiatives.

Wilder Hernandez, 47, was arrested in Cutler Bay after a road rage incident left another driver injured. Hernandez allegedly struck the victim following a near-collision and was charged with assault. He was held on a $7,500 bond at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.