Jeffrey Soffer, owner of Miami Beach's Fontainebleau hotel, funded legislators' campaigns potentially to aid his aim to introduce a casino there, amid local opposition and legislative bills enabling permit transfers.

Jakaiya Green, a missing 13-year-old girl from Northwest Miami-Dade, was found safe and reunited with her family after an intensive search by the Miami-Dade Police.

A 14-year-old student was shot and critically injured near Northwestern Senior High School in Miami after a basketball game; a second victim was shot at Miami Central High School's lot.

Miami-Dade County residents will see a 35% reduction in flood insurance premiums, with an upgrade in the CRS ranking, resulting in an annual $12 million in savings.

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.