Miami experiences partly cloudy skies with temperatures around 69°F, expected to rise during the week with minimal wind and increasing warmth and humidity.

North Miami opens its first 24-Hour Library kiosk at the Joe Celestin Center, providing residents round-the-clock access to library materials and services using EnvisionWare technology.

Legoland is searching for a child to be first to ride their new Galacticoaster, starting with a contest at the Miami Children’s Museum where kids built Lego spacecraft.

Fires destroyed homes in Northwest Miami-Dade and Liberty City, displacing residents, but no lives were lost. An electric bike possibly started one blaze.

Florida man is in custody after Stuart police say he sent explicit images and videos to a person he believed was a 13-year-old girl. Investigators later revealed the recipient was an undercover officer, leading to felony charges and an arrest by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office.

Two juveniles were arrested for a shooting near Plantation High School involving a student who was shot in the shoulder after a fight. The incident did not occur on school premises.

Miami-Dade DSWM announced alterations to garbage and recycling pickup schedules for Christmas, with regular collections resuming on December 29 and recycling on December 27. DSWM facilities will also close on Christmas Day.

South Miami Senior High's Jennifer Jimenez is a finalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award for the second year, recognized for her impactful teaching methods and nurturing of students' skills.

Yang L. Chiong was arrested for a Molotov cocktail attack in Miami that severely burned a teenager and endangered several children. He faces charges of attempted murder and arson.

Britney, a federal threatened species crocodile who suffered head trauma and had metal objects in her stomach, died after surgery at Zoo Miami despite attempts to save her.

Utility work causes detours near SW 106 Avenue in Cooper City for Hanson Preserve development; first phase affects southbound lane until December 13, full closure follows on December 15.

Police in Coral Gables and Hollywood partner with Target to give neurodivergent students and local children a special holiday shopping experience, fostering community bonds.

A fatal crash in Davie, Broward County, on University Drive resulted in one death and heavy vehicle damage. Police are investigating the circumstances. Traffic was disrupted during the probe.