Internal strife in the Palm Beach County Democratic Party intensifies after Florida Democratic leader Nikki Fried suspends Chairwoman Mindy Koch, with accusations of disruptive tactics by a faction within the party.

A young giraffe at Zoo Miami died due to a broken neck, possibly after being startled and hitting a fence. The zoo is reviewing safety protocols following the incident.

A man detained after a scuffle with police at a Miami Shores Dollar Tree escaped custody at a hospital and is now being actively sought by authorities.

Miami is experiencing near-record high temperatures of 90 degrees, with a south wind at 10-15 mph. A weak front is expected to bring cooler, seasonable weather later in the week. Showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast towards the weekend.

Miami Beach's midnight curfew, established to control spring break crowds, will continue after a judge denied an emergency injunction sought by three nightclubs.

A man was hospitalized after a shooting during a reported home invasion in Central Broward. The incident is under investigation by the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

A woman was found fatally shot in a Tamarac, Florida home, with Broward Sheriff's Office investigating the incident.

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded seized drugs worth over $52 million in Fort Lauderdale and detained 27 suspects following operations in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea.

Lawrence Road between Hypoluxo and Lantana Roads is closing starting Monday for culvert replacement, with detours via S. Congress Avenue or S. Military Trail until March 26.

The leader of a Belle Glade bank fraud ring was sentenced to 57 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution for orchestrating a check-stealing and identity theft scheme.

A Coral Springs officer saved two people from a sinking car in a Florida canal. Officer Moss jumped into the water and broke the car windows to rescue them. The incident was captured on bodycam; one victim was hospitalized with minor injuries.

Miami commissioners ended a deal for a $10M sports dome after the Centners withdrew, following public opposition and a link to a state corruption case.

Miami expects sunny skies with temperatures rising to the mid-80s and a high risk of rip currents along the beaches. A cold front may bring cooler temperatures and a chance of showers early next week.