The MDSO Guardian Academy recently graduated 15 individuals, emphasizing school safety and response to active assailant incidents in the wake of the Parkland shooting.

The International Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 20 in Miami-Dade County seeks volunteers for beach and coastal cleanups, coordinated by VolunteerCleanup.org.

Fort Lauderdale is consulting citizens on spending $88 million in federal funds for disaster recovery, offering an online survey and a virtual meeting for input.

Two police vehicles collided in Fort Lauderdale, causing one to catch fire and the other to hit a pole; both officers were hospitalized with non-critical injuries.

Everglades wildfires spread to 1,600 acres, affecting Broward County and reducing visibility on roads like I-75. Air quality is unhealthy; residents are advised to limit outdoor activities.

The FDA warned against certain frozen shrimp from Walmart due to radioactive contamination concerns, urging a recall of specific lots after detection of cesium-137.

Miami-Dade County offices, courts, and libraries close on Labor Day, but trash collection and public transit operate on altered schedules. Activities like golf and Deering Estate visits are available, with safety reminders for residents.

Upcoming road closures in Palm Beach County for railroad maintenance will affect travel on Donald Ross Road and surroundings from August 20-23, with suggested detours in the announcement.

An accident on I-195 near Alton Road left one bicyclist dead and another critically injured after a white Ford sedan struck an electric bicycle. Authorities are investigating; the interstate was temporarily closed.

Florida authorities issued an Amber Alert for two children, Aizon and Akachi Turner, believed to be kidnapped by their non-custodial mother, Audrey Turner.

South Florida restaurants faced temporary shutdowns due to health violations such as roach infestations and improper food storage. They reopened after addressing the issues.

The City of Pembroke Pines announces its Touch-A-Truck Vehicle Expo, a family-friendly event set for September 20, featuring trucks and machinery for interactive exploration.

Off-duty firefighters rescued a person from a burning car after an accident on I-75 in Weston, saving the severely injured driver's life. Traffic was disrupted during the incident.