Ex-Broward Sheriff's deputy, Stephanie Smith, was convicted of wire fraud for abusing COVID-19 relief funds, potentially facing a lengthy prison sentence.

Ex-Army officer Edgar Ali Cerda sentenced to 42 months for child porn possession; law enforcement found explicit content of children, some under 12. The case was part of Project Safe Childhood, a DOJ initiative against child exploitation.

Florida Governor DeSantis deploys 140 state troopers, with 45 in Miami Beach, to reinforce security for the spring break period after last year's violent incidents.

Hollywood police seek public help to find a driver who killed a man on a scooter in a hit-and-run incident at Pembroke and South Park roads. The suspect's vehicle is a white Honda Civic.

A mother and her 9-year-old were hospitalized after a vehicle struck them in Miami; their condition is stable, and police are investigating the incident.

One man was killed and another injured in a shooting in Pahokee, Florida, with the suspect and motive both currently unknown. The PBSO is investigating the incident as a homicide.

A man was arrested after crashing a stolen BMW into a Miami gas station; the incident happened following a police chase and resulted in significant damage.

Miramar police are searching for two individuals linked to a series of rim and tire thefts, offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to their identification.

Fire crews extinguished a house fire in Hollywood, Florida, with no injuries reported; the home's condition suggests a total loss, and the cause remains under investigation.

A train collided with an SUV in Pompano Beach without causing injuries. The crash circumstances are unclear, but resulted in road closures and an ongoing investigation.

Gov. DeSantis pledges to increase Florida law enforcement presence to curb Spring Break crimes in Miami Beach, delivering a message of welcoming tourism but not chaos.

A Royal Caribbean employee was arrested for installing hidden cameras in guest bathrooms and producing child pornography aboard the "Symphony of the Seas."

Miami Beach officials launch an ad campaign to deter rowdy spring break behavior, introducing curfews and increased law enforcement after violence plagued last year's events.