Miami-Dade County won the AI 50 award for its public sector AI use, emphasizing resident privacy, security, and ethics, led by Mayor Levine Cava and ITD's cross-departmental strategy.

Two individuals died in a house fire in Southwest Miami-Dade, with the blaze requiring a second alarm response. Hoarding conditions may have exacerbated the situation. An investigation into the cause and property modifications is ongoing.

A Royal Caribbean passenger was injured after acrylic glass from a water slide shattered. The incident, which caused the slide's closure, is under investigation.

A former school guard at Somerset Academy Canyons is charged with lewd conduct towards a 14-year-old student, based on evidence from texts and digital data.

Two Boynton Beach police officials are on leave during an internal investigation; details of the complaints are confidential. The department stresses transparency and due process.

Man charged with vehicular homicide in Cutler Bay crash that killed landscaper Carlos Vega; suspect Daniel Alvarez arrested and accused of being impaired during the incident.

The USDA approved Florida's plan to ban SNAP purchases of certain junk foods, including soda and candy, starting in 2026 as part of a health initiative, facing criticism over enforcement and potential stigma.

Authorities are searching for Kalip White, a 16-year-old boy missing from Lauderdale Lakes and last seen near Northwest 39th Avenue. The public is urged to provide any information to help find him.

Delray Beach issued a boil water notice due to a water main break, affecting several addresses and requiring water to be boiled before use until further notice.

Ex-Miami-Dade commissioner Joe Martinez's request for a new trial after his corruption conviction was denied by a judge, with his defense planning an appeal.

Three individuals in South Florida were sentenced for a drug distribution scheme, pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and synthetic opioids called nitazenes.

KONRO, a Michelin-starred restaurant in West Palm Beach, shut down after chef Jacob Bickelhaupt's arrest, involving charges of domestic violence, attempted murder, and witness tampering.

An electric scooter rider died in Miami Beach after colliding with a car; police are investigating the incident.