U.S. Southern Command released footage after a Feb. 20 strike in the eastern Pacific that it says killed three alleged smugglers. The action renews legal and oversight questions.

A Homestead-area man was arrested after a Naranja shooting that wounded two; surveillance footage and an arrest report contradict his self-defense claim.

A school employee, Shaundra Smith, was arrested for child abuse after a physical altercation with a student on a school bus at William T. Dwyer High School.

An ankle monitor led North Miami Beach police to arrest a man accused of stealing luxury watches and rare coins from a neighbor.

Two more Homestead residents were arrested in the Molotov case that left a teen badly burned; investigators say surveillance and phone records tied the suspects to the attack.

A Loxahatchee pastor was arrested after a 15‑year‑old parishioner accused him of repeated inappropriate touching at Theophile Church in Miami.

Miami‑Dade officials disclosed findings from a six‑month fraud probe called Operation Ghost Writer. Local TV streamed the news conference and county offices were involved.

A Miami woman was arrested in Brickell after an undercover sting found a vial labeled Toxta — an unapproved botulinum product — inside a clinic. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

A Port St. Lucie man was arrested for fatally shooting his father during a dispute, possibly over dog walking responsibilities. Neighbors were shocked, and the son may claim self-defense.

A 27‑year‑old Guatemalan detainee collapsed and died at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami; ICE and federal watchdogs have opened reviews.

Miami and state prosecutors announced coordinated enforcement, hotlines and outreach to counter human trafficking tied to the 2026 World Cup in Miami. Authorities say undercover operations and community training will run through match weeks.

Miami Gardens police and U.S. Marshals are actively looking for Yalanski Dawkins, wanted for the 2025 murder of Antonio Fannin. A reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.

In Hollywood, a car hit a pedestrian, injuring both; they were hospitalized and the incident is under investigation.