A Cuban man was sentenced to 18 months in U.S. federal prison for his part in smuggling 27 individuals into the country. He pleaded guilty and will also face three years of supervised release.

Doral man, Manuel Jose Lazzaro, was arrested for performing an unlicensed cosmetic surgery that disfigured a woman, facing a second-degree felony charge.

A 4-year-old fell from a third-floor balcony in Hollywood; their condition is unknown. Firefighters responded, and the child was taken to the hospital. Police are investigating the cause.

Shem Sherrod arrested in connection with the murder of Christopher Patterson, whose body was found in a Dania Beach canal.

West Palm Beach Police focused on traffic safety in CityPlace, issuing 12 citations and 34 warnings during a five-day operation, receiving community approval.

A school bus collided with a vehicle in West Perrine, injuring several people, with two transported to the hospital. The crash details are under investigation.

Former Miami Beach officer Kevin Perez receives six months' probation for the simple battery of a tourist; avoids jail time after his felony battery charge was reduced.

Riviera Beach Police seek help finding missing teen mother, Mar'toya Payton, and her child, last seen on the morning of April 10. They may be traveling to Cincinnati, Ohio.

Three teens fled on foot after hitting a car with a woman and baby inside in Miami; police are searching for the suspects. No serious injuries reported.

A driver in Florida experienced a concrete slab falling from a renovated tunnel ceiling, shattering his car's rear window. The Florida Department of Transportation is inspecting the tunnel for safety concerns.

Police Chief Diane Hobley-Burney praised officers for reporting a colleague who punched a handcuffed suspect, emphasizing misconduct is unacceptable. Officer Valbrun resigned after the incident.

Carl David Cunningham was arrested in Plantation, FL on federal child pornography charges after an FBI raid at his apartment linked him to distribution and possession through Kik.

Firefighters managed a large fire at a Miami-Dade scrap metal refinery, with no injuries, causing smoke and evacuation of employees. The cause remains unknown.