Florida legislators are considering a bill to ban balloon releases, with fines for violators, to prevent environmental harm and wildlife endangerment.

J's Kitchen in Deerfield Beach passed its latest health inspection after previous violations, signaling a turnaround for the restaurant with a history of closures due to pests and poor standards.

A student athlete, Terrance Farrington, died after a shooting outside a Best Buy in Plantation, FL, where three others were injured and two suspects remain at large.

Miami's gas prices dropped to their lowest in a month, falling below $3 per gallon, reflecting declining fuel demand and a larger trend of decreasing gas prices nationwide.

Fort Pierce police seek a hit-and-run driver who critically injured a 36-year-old man on Juanita Avenue. Witnesses describe a white, damaged sedan. Authorities are asking for tips to locate the vehicle and driver.

The Miami Heat retired Udonis Haslem's No. 40 jersey in an emotionally charged ceremony, celebrating his 20-year tenure and significant impact on the team and community.

Miami-Dade County Animal Services hosted an adoption event at their Medley facility to find homes for roughly 150 dogs and reduce shelter overpopulation.

Consultants recommend Homestead, Florida, for a new state prison and inmate hospital, noting the urgent need for such facilities due to expected growth in the inmate population.

In a Spring Hill community, a wellness check revealed a man dead and another hanging from a tree after an alcohol-fueled dispute led to murder and a possible suicide.

A suspected arson at Cypress Grove Apartments in Lauderhill caused evacuation and extensive damage but no injuries, with authorities investigating the deliberate setting of a hallway fire.

An Atlas Air cargo plane made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport after engine trouble caused a midair fire. No injuries were reported.

Israel Medina from Miami faces a first-degree murder charge for selling fentanyl that resulted in two overdoses. He sold drugs to a second victim after witnessing the first overdose.

A Miramar high school student was arrested for bringing a gun to school and faces a $5,000 bond, curfew, and GPS monitoring. His parents pleaded for leniency, while prosecutors underscored the seriousness of the offense.