Activist Joshua Epstein filed a civil rights lawsuit against ex-Surfside officials, including ex-Vice Mayor Jeff Rose, claiming a false retaliatory arrest for his critiques. The arrest for battery was dropped due to lack of evidence.

A fire broke out in a Miami home garage early Tuesday; five residents and pets escaped unharmed. The fire was contained, but the home was damaged and the family displaced. Cause under investigation.

A Miami family filed a $50M wrongful-death suit after Helen Massiell Garay Sanchez was found dead inside a Dollar Tree walk-in freezer, alleging staff ignored warnings she hadn't left.

A Miami man was arrested for assaulting a woman in her parked car; he punched and kicked her after a brief encounter. He's held without bond as the investigation continues.

A plane at North Perry Airport had a rough landing due to possible gear issues, damaging its propeller; no injuries reported. The FAA is investigating.

A Russian man faces felony charges for an alleged anti-Semitic road rage incident in Miami-Dade, with accusations of threats and physical aggression during a parking dispute.

FDOT's construction plans in Palm Beach County may cause traffic disruptions, including lane closures and detours, from Jan. 30 to Feb. 6, 2026, affecting areas like Boynton Beach Blvd and the Earman River Bridge.

A fire destroyed three historic shotgun houses in West Palm Beach, injuring a firefighter. The cause is under investigation; the homes were culturally significant and part of a revitalization effort.

A car crash into a canal in Southwest Miami-Dade resulted in the driver's death and left two passengers in critical condition; the cause is under investigation.

A Miramar homeowner suspects his heating system caused a fire in his home. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

Miami Police are searching for Roberto Vasquez, 68, missing from Overtown. He's 6'2", 170 pounds, with salt and pepper hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a black polo, burgundy pants, and sandals. Public assistance is requested.

Delray Beach man with ties to Pagan Outlaw motorcycle gang was arrested in the Florida Keys for outstanding drug and firearms warrants after a brief chase.

An off-duty Florida Corrections officer exchanged gunfire with an assailant while jogging in Southwest Miami-Dade; no one was injured and the suspect fled the scene.