A 24‑year‑old Miami man was arrested May 11 on kidnapping, strong‑arm robbery and battery charges after deputies say he forced his ex into a car, stole her chains and punched her.

A PBSO SWAT raid on West 27th Street led to the arrest of Dontay Bartley and the seizure of hundreds of grams of suspected drugs, authorities say.

South Beach staple Cheese Burger Baby was served an eviction notice and must clear its Washington Avenue location by June 27 as developers push a seven‑story hotel plan.

A Miami inmate was left comatose after an April attack at Turner Guilford Knight. Court records and public defenders point to a statewide shortage of treatment beds.

Hot and muggy Tuesday in Miami with scattered afternoon storms likely. Some storms may be gusty and produce isolated street flooding.

A Martin County traffic stop on I-95 turned up more than 31,000 pills hidden in mail-style envelopes; the driver was arrested and deputies seized the vehicle.

Montreal’s Artifact Group acquired the 265‑room Sheraton Suites in Plantation and plans a $10M renovation to sharpen the hotel's appeal for groups.

Hot, sticky Monday in Miami with highs near 86°F and scattered afternoon storms possible. Heat indices may reach around 100°F; cooling centers listed online.

Two Fantasy 5 top-prize tickets, each worth about $57,456, were sold Thursday at a Wilton Manors Publix and Suwanee Liquors in Live Oak. The evening draw matched 2, 5, 14, 21 and 32.

NWS Miami warned of possible waterspouts, high surf and gusts over 34 knots on Lake Okeechobee through 7:45 PM EDT. Boaters were urged to seek safe harbor.

Hot, muggy Sunday with heat indices near 100°F and showers becoming more likely by Tuesday. Plan water breaks and watch midweek outdoor plans.

Chris Hansen embedded with Martin County deputies as six men were arrested in an undercover child‑predator sting. Authorities say undercover operators spent weeks building cases.

A Miami Jackson teacher was arrested Friday and faces felony counts including unlawful sexual activity with a minor, records show. The district says termination is underway.