William Douglas Brightwell was named Broward County's new Animal Care Director, bringing over 20 years of experience and multiple degrees to the position.

An employee at a Dunkin' in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, shot someone at the drive-thru, prompting a manhunt. The victim's condition is undisclosed, and the shooter's identity remains unknown.

A construction project on the Rickenbacker Causeway in Florida caused northbound traffic delays up to five hours; FDOT is revising the traffic plan in response.

The Congress Fire near Boca Raton has reignited multiple times, causing Congress Avenue closures, but no evacuations are in place. Firefighters are battling the persistent blaze using drones and controlled burns. The cause is under investigation.

A Miami Gardens mother turned in her son, Jahir Iglesias, to police after finding a gun in his backpack. He faces multiple charges, including weapon possession by a felon.

Florida woman is arrested for filing false tax refund claims totaling over $1.9 million, with $500,000 paid out by the IRS. She faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted.

A grass fire in West Miami-Dade forced road closures and prompted a response from firefighters and the Florida Forest Service, affecting nearly 20 acres.

An 18-year-old from Coral Springs, FL, was arrested for attacking a student with a tire iron outside a high school.

Firefighters worked to contain a persistent fire near a Boca Raton shopping area, with the blaze starting in Yamato Scrub Natural Area and proving difficult to extinguish due to winds.

Fort Lauderdale approves safety upgrades including a new HAWK signal at a downtown intersection, utility work, and resurfacing to enhance pedestrian safety, aiming for a July completion.

A man was fatally shot multiple times in his car in West Perrine, Miami-Dade. Identified by his aunt as Calvin Dale, a father of six, he died at the hospital. The community is calling for action against gun violence following the incident.

The Fred DeLuca Teen Center, funded by a $2 million donation, opened in Fort Lauderdale, offering programs to help local youth develop life and career skills.

A man in South Florida is accused of secretly recording over 400 videos in YouFit gym bathrooms across several counties. He faces charges of video voyeurism.