Floridians protested against a proposed black bear hunt by the FWC, citing inadequate population data and lack of oversight structures. The demonstration was part of statewide activism efforts.

North Lauderdale commissioners voted to significantly increase their salaries ahead of a state oversight visit, prompting public outcry and criticism from officials.

Hunter Raymond Gutierrez, a missing Davie man since June, was found dead in a lake, with identification pending by a medical examiner but confirmed by his family.

Miami is experiencing variable weather with chances of showers and thunderstorms, high humidity, and a high UV index. Temperatures are expected to remain warm with a pattern of humidity and rain continuing.

Fort Lauderdale firefighters have rescued a dog from a backyard pool and provided it with oxygen. The same team had earlier saved another dog, Leo, from drowning. Both dogs received emergency care.

A passenger was injured on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas when a waterslide's acrylic glass broke, leading to the slide's closure and an ongoing investigation.

YNW Melly's retrial for a double murder case, initially set for September, is postponed to January 2027 after the court granted a stay following a state attorney's motion.

Miami-Dade County won the AI 50 award for its public sector AI use, emphasizing resident privacy, security, and ethics, led by Mayor Levine Cava and ITD's cross-departmental strategy.

Two individuals died in a house fire in Southwest Miami-Dade, with the blaze requiring a second alarm response. Hoarding conditions may have exacerbated the situation. An investigation into the cause and property modifications is ongoing.

A Royal Caribbean passenger was injured after acrylic glass from a water slide shattered. The incident, which caused the slide's closure, is under investigation.

A former school guard at Somerset Academy Canyons is charged with lewd conduct towards a 14-year-old student, based on evidence from texts and digital data.

Two Boynton Beach police officials are on leave during an internal investigation; details of the complaints are confidential. The department stresses transparency and due process.

Man charged with vehicular homicide in Cutler Bay crash that killed landscaper Carlos Vega; suspect Daniel Alvarez arrested and accused of being impaired during the incident.