North Carolina murder suspect Alvaro Luis Ozuna Sierra was arrested in Port St. Lucie, with the local police department receiving aid from a K9 unit. His extradition to North Carolina is pending.

FBI agents raided the home of Xavier Jordan, an Ecuadorian businessman accused in a high-profile assassination in Ecuador. Jordan claims innocence and vows to cooperate with the investigation.

Staff at Memorial Hospital West organized a wedding for cancer patient Richard Parague and Kareen Bowler, complete with donated cake, decorations, and music.

Florisvalzo Donascimento, a 69-year-old man with health issues, is missing from Coconut Creek. He was last seen in a blue shirt, khaki pants, and black and white shoes. Police and family are actively seeking information to find him.

Activists protested outside FIFA's Coral Gables office against the anticipated presence of ICE agents at the World Cup in Miami, arguing it contradicts FIFA's human rights commitments and could deter attendance.

The forecast for South Florida indicates a wet pattern with rain and thunderstorms into the weekend and early next week, with a minor chance of tropical development.

Broward County's Animal Care hosts "Empty the Shelters" campaign for free pet adoptions from October 1-15, promoting companionship and aiding crowded shelters.

Miami-Dade County is hosting a "How to Do Business with the County" event on October 8 to help local businesses become certified vendors and secure government contracts.

Miami Police Department opens its probationary police recruitment process, inviting applicants to prepare for the October 13-24, 2025 application period.

Broward County prosecutors dropped the domestic battery charge against Dolphins coach Ryan Crow due to an uncooperative alleged victim. His NFL future awaits the league's investigation outcome.

A man, Rafael Javier, appeared in court for a road rage shooting in a Costco parking lot, facing aggravated assault charges and having a $46,500 bond set.

One person died after a Tesla caught fire in a North Miami Beach crash involving multiple vehicles. Two others were hospitalized, and the accident is under investigation.

Victor Tony Jones was the 13th inmate executed in Florida this year, setting a state record, after being convicted for a 1990 double murder. His appeals, based on intellectual disability and abuse, were rejected.