A loaded gun was found in a student's backpack at Panther Run Elementary School; the principal informed families and prompted safety measures and a police investigation.

MOCA Museum hosted a "Women of Excellence" event honoring Haitian culture ahead of the 27th Haitian Compas Festival.

Juan Carlos Rivera was arrested for committing dine-and-dash crimes at Sports Grill in South Florida, leaving unpaid tabs totaling hundreds of dollars.

A man aimed a gun during a road rage incident near Fort Lauderdale Airport, was recorded by a victim's daughter, and got arrested for aggravated assault.

A Lake Worth caregiver was arrested for allegedly defrauding an elderly client, using her credit cards to make $44,000 in unauthorized purchases, and appropriating a Lexus.

Delray Beach Police are searching for Danya Koplik, a non-verbal woman with autism, who is missing since May 15. She has a history of leaving her facility and being found at local healthcare centers.

Brightline reintroduced its South Florida commuter pass with a price increase from $399 to $899 for 40 trips, alongside new 20-ride and 10-ride passes.

The Miami Gardens community mourns the death of Rhonda Spencer and Timothy Fordham in a house fire, with an investigation ongoing and relatives addressing rumors about the couple's nephew.

Jupiter Police responded to a domestic disturbance that led to a shooting; a man was hospitalized, but no ongoing public threat exists. Further details are under investigation.

Herminio Molina, ex-president of Cooper City Optimist Club, faces charges of grand theft and fraud, accused of embezzling over $13,000. He denies the allegations.

Miami Springs police are searching for a suspect involved in a spate of "car hopping" thefts, which included a stolen loaded handgun from an unlocked vehicle.

Former BSO Captain Jemeriah Cooper was fired for performance issues before a triple homicide, following a previous demotion and accusations of enforcement lapses that could have prevented the crimes.

Miami's weather forecast predicts sunny and dry conditions with rising temperatures, approaching the lower 90s by the weekend, with no significant rainfall expected.