Miami Beach has voted to close a vital dock used by live-aboards in Biscayne Bay, a move that affects their access to essential services and is prompting a legal challenge.

Miami International Airport expects over 2.7 million holiday travelers, a 6.1% increase from last year, while Fort Lauderdale Airport anticipates a 14% rise. Travelers are advised to arrive early and follow TSA rules.

A Florida teen was awarded a full scholarship for his life-saving act at Boynton Beach Inlet and is set to pursue his dream of becoming a firefighter.

An audit revealed Florida's United Teachers of Dade didn't meet the required 60% membership for certification, triggering a potential decertification process.

A bill in Florida seeks to ban flags representing political, racial, and LGBTQ+ symbols from public buildings, prompting opposition from advocacy groups and support from some parents.

Boys at Pinecrest Cove Preparatory Academy created nude AI photos of female students, causing distress and demands for severe punishment. Parents call for expulsion; police consider charges.

Severe weather in Miami Beach brought strong winds and rain, affecting tourist activities and significantly impacting local businesses with a reported drop in revenue.

The Florida Board of Governors has halted FAU's presidential search to revise the rules, following allegations of legal violations that disrupted the process. An interim president remains as changes are debated.

West Boca Raton High School band and choir are headed to Rome for a New Year's parade and a performance at the Vatican, with a group of 200 students and chaperones.

Hialeah Police are searching for missing 12-year-old Rashad Jean-Pierre and seeking community assistance to locate him. He was last seen in green sweater, gray shorts, and black sandals.

Miami-Dade plans to issue a new Notice of Default to the Miami Seaquarium operator due to a shortage of properly trained staff and unresolved animal care issues.

The United Way of Palm Beach County's VITA program offers free tax help to local families earning under $75,000 and seeks volunteers to assist with this service.

Authorities in Fort Lauderdale are searching for 70-year-old Tommie Douse, who is missing and has dementia. He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes, driving a blue Chevy Silverado with FL tag NQHA30.