A woman died in an apartment fire in Davie's Ellsworth Apartments; nearby units were evacuated and the State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause.

A body was found near Hollywood Beach, prompting a police investigation with few details released about the deceased person's identity or cause of death. The beach area was cordoned off as part of the ongoing inquiry.

A 7-year-old boy drowned in a community pool in Lake Worth Beach on Christmas Eve, later pronounced dead at the hospital; PBSO is investigating the incident.

Oakland Park man, Mario Ramirez, in custody for fatally stabbing a pregnant woman; neighbors describe hearing violence.

Bobby Suarez's stolen Porsche was found in Miami Gardens, covered with a tarp. The car, stolen during a home burglary, was disabled and showed damage. No arrests have been reported despite surveillance footage of the suspects.

A high-speed chase on Christmas Day in Florida ended in a crash, seriously injuring a trooper. The pursued driver, Sundara Garza, faces several charges.

Florida is launching a statewide animal abuser registry, Dexter's Law, on January 1, 2025, to enhance animal welfare and prevent abusers from adopting pets.

Christopher Pike was arrested after breaking into a Miami Beach Jewish deli, causing damage and facing charges.

A man is charged with a hate crime for attempting to hit an LGBTQ+ running club with his SUV; the attack is seen as targeted violence against sexual orientation.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is searching for missing 16-year-old Odessa Boone from Dania Beach, last seen on Southwest Seventh Avenue. She has brown hair, brown eyes, and wore a black shirt with green shorts. Public assistance is requested.

Begum Mulazimoglu was arrested at Miami Airport with 65 pounds of marijuana in her luggage when attempting to fly to London. She was released on bond.

Jamisha Shamari Sylvain has been charged with defrauding elderly individuals, using the guise of a caregiver to gain access to their homes and steal money.

A dog named Enzo attacked three people in Riviera Beach, resulting in minor injuries. The victims were hospitalized; no charges are planned as authorities view the incident as an accident.