A Miami judge refused to wipe out a $243M jury award tied to a 2019 Key Largo crash, leaving Tesla to defend the landmark Autopilot liability ruling as an appeal looms.

Ridership and some revenue rose in January, but bond downgrades and shrinking reserves keep Brightline under pressure.

Miami‑Dade officials disclosed findings from a six‑month fraud probe called Operation Ghost Writer. Local TV streamed the news conference and county offices were involved.

In Hollywood, a car hit a pedestrian, injuring both; they were hospitalized and the incident is under investigation.

A Miami man was arrested after police say he hit a woman with a brick during a Jan. 6 domestic dispute; she was hospitalized and later identified him in a photo lineup.

Miami-Dade has asked the mayor to study FOG enforcement on an accelerated timeline as restaurateurs warn upgrades and certifications can cost thousands. The review could reshape how grease rules are applied to small kitchens.

Camilo Pina, ex-volunteer at John I. Leonard High School, confessed to illegal sexual conduct with a 16-year-old student; he was charged several months after the relationship surfaced.

A 17-year-old is accused of luring a man to a northwest Miami yard where she and two men pistol-whipped and robbed him, deputies say. One suspect is jailed.

The Parks Foundation of Palm Beach County introduced beach access mats for increased beach accessibility, partnering with FPL and PBC Parks to help people with mobility challenges.

West Palm Beach launches the Brand Lift Series 2026 to help small businesses with marketing strategies through free workshops led by a local brand strategist and InclusiFi.

Four people were indicted in a multi-state PPP fraud that allegedly siphoned about $7 million; three defendants are tied to South Florida.

Legends Global will manage the University of Miami’s Watsco Center through 2028, folding venue operations into the school’s broader ticketing and sponsorship strategy.

Two executives received 20-year sentences for a $233 million ACA scam, where they fraudulently enrolled individuals, including the homeless and addicts, to gain commissions.