Fort Lauderdale is preparing for the Pre Labor Day Festival on August 31, with NE 32nd Street closing from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. A traffic advisory is issued for anticipated congestion.

A Burmese python was found in a Miami-Dade home shed; firefighter Captain Shaw safely removed it, underscoring the invasive species problem in Florida.

A fire erupted in a Miami home's detached garage with living quarters, requiring firefighters to swiftly extinguish it. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Starbucks is reintroducing its popular Pumpkin Spice Latte along with other seasonal offerings and new items like Pecan Oatmilk Cortado and Italian Sausage Egg Bites, despite a recent 2% dip in US sales.

Firefighters quickly contained a tractor-trailer fire at a Hallandale Beach business, preventing damage to surrounding areas, with no injuries reported.

A man riding an electric scooter was hit by a car in Miami and hospitalized in serious condition. The scooter's wheel was trapped under the car, and the accident's cause is under investigation.

The US Coast Guard announces its largest cocaine haul at over 76,140 pounds, to be detailed in a press conference at Port Everglades with top officials present.

The Broward Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating Anthony Vargas Perez, a missing 28-year-old with health and substance abuse issues, last seen in Oakland Park.

The VIP Shadowood 16 movie theater in West Boca Raton is closing on August 24, 2025, ending nearly four decades of operation due to a redevelopment project.

Former Fort Pierce City Commissioner James Taylor posted bond after his arrest for allegedly sending explicit material to a minor. He faces multiple charges.

Packages of marijuana were found in the mangroves of Key Largo, with authorities recovering additional drugs nearby. This incident highlights the ongoing drug smuggling issues in the Florida Keys.

10-year-old Perla Rodriguez-Jandres was found safe after an extensive search in Greenacres. Her disappearance sparked community concern and a thorough search effort.

Two individuals were arrested and a third identified in North Palm Beach after a mail theft and check fraud incident at a U.S. Post Office that led to a police chase.