The Broward Sheriff's Office introduces Ziva, an 8-month-old bloodhound in training to find missing persons and later serve as a therapy dog. She joins Deputy Tony Sun in the Tamarac district.

Two Broward Sheriff's deputies were attacked, with one's ear partially bitten off by a violent man at a Pompano Beach gas station. They were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The assailant is in custody with charges pending.

Lotus Garden Restaurant in Coral Gables has closed after 37 years due to financial pressures, including high rent. The beloved local Thai eatery was noted for its consistent menu and family operation.

Anthony Mitchell's charge lowered from attempted murder to battery after evidence showed he did not fire a weapon during an altercation with Christopher Davis.

The Miami-Dade County Public Housing is hosting a community resource fair with local organizations in Liberty Square to provide various essential services to residents.

A woman was rescued from a trash chute by Miami firefighters and taken to the hospital with ankle fractures. Her entrapment circumstances remain unclear.

A man was arrested for attacking a woman with a drill and robbing her at a Miami-Dade gas station. Alexander Gonzalez faces charges of armed robbery and aggravated battery.

A car crashed into a canal in Cooper City, leading to search efforts for a possibly missing passenger. The driver's status is unclear as divers and rescue crews work at the scene. Traffic is affected in the area.

West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James is set to present new public safety initiatives in response to the city's growth, with a public announcement scheduled for October 1, 2024.

Fort Lauderdale responds to a waste-water pipeline breach caused by a contractor's error. Crews are repairing it and redirecting the treated effluent to the Intracoastal Waterway with safety measures in place.

Two carjackings occurred in Brickell, one near Blackbird Ordinary Nightclub, leaving one driver injured and another assaulted with a bat. No arrests have been made; police are investigating both incidents.

The CITT in Miami-Dade County has added Harry Hoffman and Miguel Murphy to its board, emphasizing the connection between transportation and education for community growth.

Miami Beach's SoundScape Cinema Series announces its 15th season of outdoor films, starting October 2 with "Bob Marley: One Love," featuring a variety of films every Wednesday in SoundScape Park.