Deputy Jose Mateo seeks to dismiss manslaughter charges from a 2019 shootout, citing Florida's Stand Your Ground law, after the death of a UPS driver and a bystander.

Two sculptures honoring migrants were unveiled at a Miami shrine, with a blessing from Archbishop Wenski. The artworks, donated by the Fernandez family, symbolize the journey of refugees.

A dispute in a Fort Pierce Walmart parking lot led to a shooting, injuring one man. The victim refused to press charges, but the investigation continues.

Matthew Duchatelier was arrested in North Miami on charges of attempting to kidnap a girl under 13, amid previous molestation accusations.

A train hit a truck in Fort Lauderdale, pushing a car into a bar and injuring a woman. The incident involved multiple vehicles and occurred early Saturday morning.

Gregg K. Weiss of Palm Beach County has been appointed to various leadership roles within NACo, focusing on telecommunications, technology, and county resilience.

A West Park commissioner is suing the mayor and others, alleging political obstruction and mismanagement of funds, with claims of city meetings being undemocratically cut short.

A judge has halted expansion and intake at "Alligator Alcatraz," a Florida migrant detention center, due to environmental concerns and ongoing litigation.

Authorities are searching for Stella Mitchell, a 13-year-old missing girl from Pompano Beach, last seen wearing a black hoodie and carrying a backpack.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is intensifying seatbelt law enforcement to improve road safety, with operations from August 25 to September 14, targeting unbuckled drivers.

Boca Raton Council member Yvette Drucker runs for Palm Beach County Clerk, avoiding a primary against David Silvers and eyeing a role suited to her experience.

Chaim Gubitz, 72, was arrested for allegedly poisoning his neighbor's cats, causing two deaths, in Biscayne Park. The incident was uncovered through surveillance footage, and the substance used has been sent for lab analysis.

The article discusses Miami's typical summer weather, including heat, humidity, and afternoon storms, while also addressing local drought conditions and tropical developments in the Atlantic.