A transgender woman in Miami was kidnapped for ransom by Joshua Lucas after he discovered her gender identity, involving threats with a gun. Lucas was arrested, and faces charges for kidnapping and extortion.

Police set up a perimeter in Hollywood after a Mustang crashed, with both Hollywood and Hallandale Beach police investigating the incident affecting traffic and local routines.

A former Venezuelan official, Nepmar Escalona, pled guilty in Florida to money laundering and bribery, involving a $1.7 million scheme related to food imports and currency control.

Davie, Florida has closed parts of a sports complex and a trail due to storm damage while advising residents to avoid floodwaters and maintain regular trash disposal schedules.

Brightline is preparing to add a new station in downtown Stuart, Martin County to its Florida high-speed rail network, following a deal with local authorities.

Bridge rehabilitation on Atlantic Boulevard in Coral Springs, between Riverside Drive and Coral Ridge Drive, begins March 11 and is expected to end in September 2024, with minimal traffic impact.

Dana Melnikoff of Lotus community, Boca Raton, has been arrested on battery charges; previously, she was in a theft-diversion program following a shoplifting incident.

Dexter Butler, a beloved teacher and coach at Key West High School, died after falling into a storm drain while trying to retrieve his keys. No foul play is suspected, and the investigation continues.

A crash involving a police cruiser and an SUV on I-95 in NW Miami-Dade closed all northbound lanes, causing major traffic delays. Details on the crash remain sparse.

Scattered thunderstorms forecast for Miami with a 30% chance of rain and highs near 80 degrees. Storms may persist into the night, maintaining humid conditions.

A SWAT team in West Palm Beach seized 43 pounds of marijuana and $5,000 in cash at a home, leading to Marvin Pacheco's arrest on multiple drug charges.

A Florida man pleaded guilty to wire fraud related to NASA’s space launch system, having supplied substandard parts and forged documentation. He faces up to 20 years in prison and has agreed to forfeit $271,024.35.

An 18-year-old died and a 14-year-old was seriously injured in a head-on collision between two dirt bikers on a derelict Palm Beach County golf course.