U.S. authorities arrested Xiao Pingping for smuggling sea cucumbers and other marine life into South Florida, illegal activities being monitored by the Fish and Wildlife Service for over a year.

A Miramar family and their cat safely escaped an early morning house fire that extensively damaged their home, while firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. The cause remains under investigation.

The weather in Miami is set to cool down with highs near 80 degrees and a partly cloudy forecast. The weekend may bring windy conditions and a slight chance of rain, with a 30 percent chance of showers on Sunday afternoon.

South Florida startup CEO Doron Merdinger is developing the Doroni H1, a semi-autonomous electric flying car. Recently cleared as an experimental aircraft by the FAA, it's expected to cost between $300k-$375k.

A good Samaritan and the Coast Guard rescued two people after their boat started sinking off Miami-Dade County near Government Cut. No injuries were reported.

A Miami-Dade liquor store worker was shot by a man refused a refund. The suspect fled on a bike and remains at large, considered armed and dangerous. The victim is in critical condition. Police seek public assistance.

Dion De Cesare was sentenced to 71 months in prison for running an illegal gambling ring, a prostitution business, and evading taxes in West Palm Beach.

A man from Boynton Beach, Florida, won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery game and chose a lump-sum payment. The ticket was purchased at a local gas station.

The article describes how to enjoy Art Basel Miami Beach on a budget, highlighting free events, tips for affordable participation, and the variety of sections at the fair.

A car crashed into a Pincho restaurant in Pembroke Pines; no injuries were reported, and police are investigating the cause. Traffic was unaffected, and the car was removed by 9 a.m.

Miami-Dade jails tackle lice outbreak with enhanced measures and inmate education.

Xavier Cortadas art exhibit The Underwater spotlights Miamis sea-level rise.

Viral video spurs rescue of aging manatees Romeo and Juliet to ZooTampa.