Richard Mazard from North Miami is charged with aggravated battery on his pregnant girlfriend, including kidnapping and assault with a firearm. He denied the allegations despite inconsistencies in his alibi. Mazard is held without bond.

The Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety received the Florida Fire Service Training and Education Provider of the Year award for the fifth time.

NBC 6 Miami and the National Weather Service report cooler weather in Miami, with temps gradually rising to the low 80s by the weekend. Winds may create choppy beach conditions.

Fort Lauderdale accountant Jose Coss, 54, has been arrested on suspicion of orchestrating a tax fraud scheme, having previously faced embezzlement and probation violation charges.

Ernell Shaw, a repeat offender, received a 25-year federal prison sentence for possessing a stolen firearm and ammunition. His arrest, part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, adds to his criminal history of violence.

Charges against Miami-Dade Police Officer Miguel Lomeli, accused of kidnapping and sexual assault, were dropped without a stated reason from the prosecutor's office.

Kissaki, a renowned omakase-style Japanese restaurant from New York City, has opened a new location in Miami Beach, featuring a choice of 10 or 15-course meals and an omakase trolley.

A car colliding with a motorcycle in Northwest Miami-Dade resulted in the death of the motorcyclist, with the crash scene described as grim and the motorcycle "parted in half." The incident is under investigation.

Rodney Leroy Brown from Pompano Beach, Florida, received a 27-year prison sentence for an armed robbery, with an additional three years of supervised release.

A Miami doctor, Osmin Morales, was convicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances from his clinic, following a seven-day trial and DEA investigation.

A teacher in South Florida has been released on bond after being arrested for sending explicit photos to a student. Investigations continue as the school emphasizes student safety.

The National Weather Service predicts a 40% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms in Miami, with temperatures around 80 degrees and winds up to 9 mph. Evening may see a 20% chance of rain and wind gusts up to 18 mph.

Coco Gauff and Alycia Parks, both from Florida, are set to compete at the Australian Open, showcasing both a long-standing familiarity and a competitive edge.