Miami's Solid Waste Department will provide regular services on New Year's Day without holiday breaks for garbage and recycling, and the Mini Dump Facility will also be open. Residents should set out waste properly for collection.

The Pembroke Pines Police Department is seeking public assistance to find Levene Smith, a missing 75-year-old man with dementia and partial paralysis.

South Florida doctors are warning of a significant increase in pediatric injuries due to the rising popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters among children, reporting doubled trauma cases.

A large alligator surprised residents in a Westchester neighborhood, leading to its capture by wildlife officers after viral video footage spread online.

A major fire collapsed an abandoned building in Coral Springs, once a key facility for Heron Bay's defunct golf course, with the cause under investigation.

Police arrested Vladimir Demidovich for allegedly breaking into Golden Beach homes while nude; his bond was set at $15,000. A separate incident involved an abandoned clubhouse in Coral Springs catching fire, with the cause under investigation.

A surveillance video shows a gunman firing over 24 rounds into a Lauderdale Lakes home; authorities seek information on the shooter. No serious injuries were reported.

Miami-Dade County assures residents that trash and recycling services will continue on New Year's Day, while administrative offices close. Disposal facilities remain open with regular hours.

Protestors gathered at a Florida detention center on Christmas to support migrants and criticize ICE and Trump's immigration policies, echoing a larger online movement and planning future demonstrations.

Miami is forecasted to have sunny weather with highs above 80°F and cooler evenings in the 60s, but a cold front might bring temperatures down for New Year's.

Fort Lauderdale hosts a free New Year's Eve street festival featuring a performance by Phillip Phillips, activities for all ages, and a midnight anchor drop.

Christopher Pike was arrested after breaking into a Miami Beach Jewish deli, causing damage and facing charges.

Miami-Dade urges Florida City voters to prepare for upcoming elections on January 27, 2026, with registration ending December 29, 2025, and Vote-by-Mail request deadline on January 15, 2026.