The English Center in Miami was locked down briefly due to nearby gunshots; no one was injured, and one person was detained. Police and K-9s searched the area; students and parents were alarmed. The situation is under investigation.

Fort Lauderdale is confirmed to host the 2026 American Cup in diving, including high diving for the first time, at the Aquatic Center from April 16-19.

Bodycam video reveals a Miami-Dade deputy fatally shooting an alleged shoplifter outside a Walmart, with the sheriff's office striving for transparency during the investigation.

Miami Beach is expanding its permit walk-through program to include certain commercial interior alterations, facilitating same-day permits for businesses.

West Palm Beach collaborates with Ultimate Image Coach & Academy to launch a training series on responding to RFPs, designed to help local small businesses secure city contracts. The hybrid sessions are scheduled for Spring 2026.

South Florida is expecting a warm and humid weekend, with temperatures in the 80s and a chance of showers. Relief from the heat is expected next week with cooler temperatures forecasted.

Broward County School Board is considering closing seven schools due to low enrollment, with a decision pending amid concerns from the teachers union and city officials.

Commissioner Milian Orbis introduced the "Flags Across Miami-Dade" initiative for the US 250th anniversary, fostering patriotism and community engagement.

Miami-Dade's Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia will deliver the first State of Elections Address on January 22, 2026, at the Miami-Dade Elections HQ, reflecting on past work and future goals.

Deerfield Beach is hosting a free document shredding event for residents to safely dispose of sensitive papers, emphasizing identity theft prevention and recycling.

Miami Beach launches a free water taxi service between Sunset Harbour and North Bayshore Drive, with 40-foot vessels running every 60 to 30 minutes during peak hours. The service integrates multimodal commuting, including bikes and scooters.

Two teens were shot outside their Opa-locka townhome after masked gunmen ambushed them; their conditions are unknown. Police are investigating, and the community has experienced violence before.

A driver was killed after being ejected from their car in a crash on Miami's Don Shula Expressway, where the vehicle also caught fire. The FHP is investigating.