Miami's Catholic schools expect 37,000 students for the new year, marking a growth trend and school expansions, with many facilities at full capacity.

St. Lucie County Deputy Darius Anderson was arrested for civil contempt after failing to comply with court orders, including skipping depositions and a court appearance.

A bicyclist died in Pompano Beach after a truck towing a boat veered to avoid her, causing the trailer to hit parked cars; the driver is not at fault.

A Greenacres man was caught in a Boynton Beach Police sting after trying to solicit sex from an undercover detective posing as a 13-year-old girl on Kik.

Broward County students faced delays due to metal detectors at school; while some parents support the safety measure, opinions vary. St. Lucie County opts for random metal detector use to prevent the anticipation of security checks.

Style Saves, a Miami non-profit, provides school supplies and haircuts to South Florida students, while Broward County bus drivers and teachers prepare for the new school year. Miami-Dade schools aim to maintain their "A" rating.

A woman was rescued at a Port St. Lucie Publix after being kidnapped and sexually assaulted by a family friend, with the help of a store employee. Authorities have detained the suspect.

A man was shot and robbed near a Miramar apartment complex and the suspect remains at large. The victim survived with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are seeking tips.

Accused murderer Larry Lamar Smith is granted temporary jail release to attend his father's funeral with GPS monitoring, sparking the victim's mother's outrage.

Miami Heat's Haywood Highsmith underwent successful knee surgery and is expected to miss 8-10 weeks of play. He also faced a legal issue involving a car crash.

Senator Rick Scott held a panel in Miami-Dade to discuss increased scam threats against seniors, including "grandparent scams." He advocates for stronger identification, prosecution, and penalties for scammers.

The Broward Sheriff's Office is searching for missing 15-year-old Andre Fry from North Lauderdale, last seen on August 3. The public is asked to report any information.

Teacher Sandra Colombo was arrested for child abuse after reportedly throwing a shoe at a student, which hit a different child, in a Homestead charter school.