A fire suspected to be caused by a space heater struck a home on 14th Street in North Tamarind, with residents safely evacuated and an ongoing investigation.

A person was killed Tuesday after being struck by mechanical equipment at a construction site near Homestead. Authorities are investigating.

Joshua Simmons, Coral Springs' first Black Commissioner and Vice Mayor, is campaigning to become the city's first Black Mayor, challenging incumbent Scott Brook in the November election.

Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs filed an emergency suit to block a Feb. 10 special commission meeting that could declare his office vacant amid residency questions. The filing seeks an immediate court order to halt town action.

Authorities say a Fort Lauderdale woman allegedly stole more than $1.2M from a Deerfield Beach events supplier, spending the money on jewelry, mansions and a private jet. She faces multiple felony counts and remains jailed without bond.

Ike’s Food Center is the last mom‑and‑pop grocery in West Coconut Grove, holding onto its role as a neighborhood hub amid rapid change.

Retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman held his first campaign event in Sunrise, pitching Broward voters as he seeks to unseat Sen. Ashley Moody.

A fire at Delray Beach's Kings Point apartments injured one, displaced multiple residents, and destroyed four units. The Red Cross provided aid; the cause is under investigation.

The Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach features historical reenactments, artisan crafts, and entertainment, with educational activities on medieval life offered by the Adriene Empire's encampment.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is probing a deputy-involved shooting where a 52-year-old woman self-harming with a knife was fatally shot by a deputy in Miami-Dade.

PortMiami collaborates with Ashdod Port for an Innovation Day event focused on the future of maritime operations.

Bryan Sanchez Alvarez was arrested in Port St. Lucie for DUI after crossing a median and failing sobriety tests. He had a BAC of 0.197. The incident prompted police to highlight the dangers of drunk driving.

A man was arrested for using a hammer to smash slot machines in Hialeah and stealing $9,000, which he later returned, but did not pay for the $14,000 in damages.