Homestead joins Workforce.Miami to connect residents with jobs and support local businesses, following a unanimous Council vote led by Councilman Tom Davis.

Miami City Ballet premiered a modern twist on "Carmen," with the lead character climbing to power in a poker game setting, featuring costumes by Mark Eric and music blending Bizet's opera with new arrangements.

Miami International Airport celebrated National Volunteer Week with a gala honoring its volunteers, particularly naming Eva Trivelli as Volunteer of the Year for her 16-year service.

Substitute teacher David Kellier was arrested for child abuse after punching a student at Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School; he has been fired and faces charges.

The National Weather Service forecasts continued sunny weather with mild breezes for South Florida, with highs around 84 degrees and persistent east winds. Miami nights remain partly cloudy and warm.

A Circuit Judge, Brett M. Waronicki, was arrested in Martin County on DUI and drug paraphernalia charges, with his passengers facing cocaine-related charges.

Firefighters in western Broward County are battling a 495-acre brush fire near Weston, which is 50% contained. The fire has affected traffic but roads are now open again.

Baptist Health began constructing a new, three-story healthcare facility in Pembroke Pines to expand services in Broward County, creating about 100 jobs.

Arts4All Florida-Palm Beach County announces its 28th annual Katie Gardner Memorial Golf Tournament at Trump National Golf Club to support arts programs for individuals with disabilities.

The Hollywood Beach Theatre provides free live music five nights a week with a diverse lineup of bands and genres, and it's supported by the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort.

A former Starbucks barista in Doral is charged with stealing a coworker's phone, sending himself explicit images, and facing multiple criminal counts.

A fire on the fifth floor of Marina Bay Apartments in Fort Lauderdale was quickly extinguished by firefighters; a resident and cat were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews responded to a house fire in Wilton Manors, with multiple victims rescued and transported to a hospital; the cause of the fire is unknown.