Miami-Dade deputies increased patrols around houses of worship, cultural centers and schools after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Officials call the steps precautionary.

NWS Miami issued a special weather statement for Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Pompano Beach, warning of gusts up to 50 mph and penny-size hail through 3 p.m. EST.

A Miami Shores man accused of selling boats that never arrived was transferred to ICE custody and sent to a Texas detention center. Buyers say deportation would complicate restitution.

A Fort Lauderdale man was arrested in connection with a Dec. 9 shooting that left a man seriously injured. Investigators briefly probed whether 'stand‑your‑ground' applied.

Two boys, 12 and 13, were charged as adults after Miami police say a 12‑year‑old was raped at an Overtown community garden last June.

Surveillance video shows a man pointing a handgun at a Little River 7‑Eleven worker; police arrested him days later and booked him on six charges.

The March 10 ballot asks Boca Raton voters to approve up to $175 million in bonds for a new police headquarters; the city says the site would centralize services and modernize aging facilities.

A Key West property owner received life without parole after jurors convicted him in the 2023 shooting death of 21‑year‑old Garrett Hughes.

A developer wants to build a warehouse on a five‑acre stand of mangroves near Port Everglades; residents and scientists warn the loss would hurt flood protection and wildlife.

A Boca Raton mother pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 627 days after her one-month-old daughter died of malnutrition. Probation includes mandated mental-health treatment and strict reporting rules.

State inspectors flagged mold, day‑old food and unsanitary prep areas at a North Miami Price Choice, prompting stop‑use orders and disposal of temperature‑abused items.

A Deerfield Beach man was arrested and charged after a July 16, 2025, crash on Sandalfoot Boulevard that killed a 28-year-old e-scooter rider.

Palm Beach’s cult‑favorite supper club Mary Lou’s has taken over the former WALL at W South Beach, bringing theatrical dining, DJs and a members‑only beach to South Beach. The move signals a hospitality‑first turn for the city’s nightlife.