An arrest report says Dontavious Polk hurled human waste at a corrections officer inside the Miami‑Dade pretrial jail while awaiting trial in a 2023 Ocean Drive killing.

A Canadian man using the handle "Reign" was arrested in Miami and is accused of playing a role in a Telegram refund‑fraud ring prosecutors say cost retailers millions. Court papers link the case to a wider FBI operation targeting organized refund scams.

DNA genealogy solves a decades-old Boca Raton cold case, identifying the victim as Virginia woman Patricia "Patsy" Ritchie, with the help of Othram technology.

Sunny and mild today across Miami; morning fog inland and high rip current risk on some beaches.

An 82-year-old surrendered after deputies say her car struck a 7-year-old on an electric scooter in Westchester, leaving the child with serious injuries and investigators tying a damaged Camry to the suspect.

Carnaval Miami launched its 2026 slate this week, with neighborhood events across Little Havana and Coral Gables ahead of the Calle Ocho festival on March 15.

WFLA's Amanda Holly hauled a Burmese python from the Everglades on Tuesday, a stark reminder that invasive pythons still threaten South Florida wildlife. Removal teams and scientists say the catch underscores ongoing work but not a solution.

Two Fantasy 5 tickets matched Monday’s evening draw — one in Port St. Lucie and one in historic Micanopy — each worth about $53,429.

A fourth Broward County school employee was arrested and bonded as investigators probe alleged unauthorized basketball tournaments run out of district gyms. The case expands an ongoing fraud investigation.

Retired CBS4 anchor Eliott Rodriguez is being courted to run in Florida’s 27th District against Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a race national Democrats have labeled competitive.

Bodycam footage shows a Miami Beach officer taking down a dirt-bike rider during a chaotic Ocean Drive takeover; the rider was arrested and faces multiple traffic charges.

Car fires at Miami International Airport caused travel delays, with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responding and traffic being rerouted. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office advised travelers to expect delays.

Everyone evacuated safely from a fire-damaged house in West Palm Beach; no injuries reported. Red Cross assisting residents; space heater suspected as cause.