Tri-Rail has begun service into Downtown Miami, celebrated with a ceremony and expectations of reduced traffic and improved connectivity in the region.

The Broward Sheriff's Office is searching for Justyn Tanner, a 17-year-old boy missing for nearly two weeks in Tamarac, and is seeking public assistance.

The Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida begin their 2024 cookie season on January 13, celebrating 101 years and teaching entrepreneurship through this fundraiser.

Florida's Escambia County schools are reviewing dictionaries for potential conflict with state content regulations on "sexual" content, as per Washington Post and CBS News reports.

Miami Police are seeking a hit-and-run suspect who struck a cyclist in Little Havana and fled. The victim, Zoinel Pavon Lopez, remains hospitalized with critical injuries. A $5,000 reward is offered for information.

A Miami-Dade jail cook accused of molesting an inmate while on the job has been granted house arrest with a GPS monitor, despite the prosecution's request for detention.

Miami-Dade police prepare for the "Wheels Up, Guns Down" event, warning against reckless driving and stating that violations will result in arrests and vehicle impounding.

Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo defended himself in a meeting regarding the seizure of his assets by U.S. Marshals due to a $63.5 million lawsuit judgment against him.

Authorities in Surfside, Florida, are searching for about 10 migrants who jumped from a smuggling boat. The operation spans several areas, with the migrants' origin and current location unknown.

Florida's nursing shortage is easing, with a 38% drop in turnover and vacancies, outpacing national trends. The state projects further reduction by 2030 despite growing healthcare demands.

Stephanie V. Daniels becomes the first female director of the Miami Dade Police Department, taking over after a historic 31-year career with the force.

Hialeah's city council debates new regulations to limit RVs on residential properties due to concerns over illegal mobile home rentals and neighborhood standards.

A $5.2 million yacht experienced bilge pump failure off Fort Lauderdale, leading to its partial submersion. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue and others refloated it with no injuries reported.