Schools, universities, and transport services in Florida announce closures ahead of Hurricane Milton, and public events like the Latino Summit with Donald Trump have been postponed.

Two separate crashes on State Road 836 in Miami-Dade caused major delays, with all lanes reopening by 8:30 am.

Fort Lauderdale announces a sandbag distribution program to help residents prepare for heavy rains, available at locations like Floyd Hull Stadium. Proof of residency is required.

Aja Zukas was arrested on animal cruelty charges after police found a malnourished dog at her pet salon. She denies neglect, but an investigation suggests otherwise.

Passengers intervened in a physical dispute between a man and a woman on American Airlines Flight AA 310 from Miami to Charlotte, which led to law enforcement involvement upon landing.

A woman's body was found on South Flamingo Road in Davie, and police are treating the case as a hit-and-run. The incident caused traffic delays as the investigation continues.

Robinette Varnidoe stabbed a man in self-defense after he allegedly tried to rob her outside her Lauderhill home. The suspect, Ferroid Thomas, faces a burglary with battery charge.

Miami's weather forecast predicts prolonged heat, humidity, and increased chances of rain and thunderstorms into the weekend with a tropical system potentially influencing early next week's weather.

A woman was charged with attempted murder after a shooting and abduction on Miami Beach's Julia Tuttle Causeway. The victim was left critically injured but survived.

Opa-locka's building operations manager, King Leonard, was arrested and charged with bribery for manipulating contract bids for a community center painting project.

Andy Santana, a former mayoral campaign treasurer, was arrested for allegedly engaging in unlawful sexual activity with a minor. Alex Otaola, the candidate he worked for, has distanced himself from the incident.

The City of Hollywood has launched the Holly-Go Community Shuttle to transport voters to polling locations for free on Election Day, aiming to increase voter turnout.

Miami-Dade County officials advise voters to prepare for a lengthy ballot in the upcoming November 5th General Election and offer online tools for reviewing sample ballots in advance.