Miami-Dade Police Department Director Stephanie V. Daniels announces retirement after 32 years of service, with sheriff-elect Rosie Cordero-Stutz set to succeed her.

Miami-Dade Transit will run a Sunday schedule on Christmas Day, with Metrobus, Metrorail, and Metromover operational, but MetroLink closed. Regular service resumes Dec 24 and 26. Other services and digital resources remain available.

Mayor Francis Suarez signed an $8 million deal to transform a former La Quinta Inn into permanent housing for Miami's unhoused seniors, including supportive services.

A new Publix with a boat dock opens on Hollywood Beach, offering convenience to boaters and a waterfront view, aiming to become a local gathering spot.

The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is set to occur Saturday with a festive display of illuminated boats along Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal Waterway.

A Palm Beach Central High School science teacher is being investigated for misconduct, with details undisclosed. Principal assures academic continuity is maintained.

Miami Gardens Mayor Rodney Harris emphasized the city's growth and fiscal health in his State of the City Address, detailing achievements, infrastructure development, and economic growth initiatives.

AAA projects 120 million travelers during the holiday season, with 7.1 million from Florida. Travel includes 107 million drivers and increased airfare costs.

West Grove residents protested at Miami City Hall, claiming the defunct "Old Smokey" incinerator caused health issues and environmental racism. They demand accountability for the site's alleged toxic legacy.

Miami experiences lower-than-average temperatures with chilly mornings in the 50s and highs only reaching the lower 70s, accompanied by windy conditions and potential for rip currents.

Fort Lauderdale's offices will close on Christmas and New Year's Day, affecting trash collection schedules; however, sanitation services will run without interruption on January 1, 2025.

Cesar Pastenes Vallejo is charged with a fatal hit-and-run and driving with a suspended license after the death of moped rider Gardy Petit-Frere in Port St. Lucie.

A man was hospitalized after a Fort Lauderdale police officer shot him during a mental health crisis. The incident is under Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation.