A Florida woman has pleaded guilty to a human smuggling conspiracy that led to 16 deaths, including children, after a vessel sank en route from Cuba to the US.

A California man was convicted for a sophisticated diamond investment fraud scheme, defrauding investors with false promises and using funds for personal expenses.

An armed robbery occurred at a Boca Raton Walgreens; the male suspect, armed with a firearm, remains at large. Police are investigating and seeking information.

Venus Hernandez, a 15-year-old Miami-Dade girl, went missing on Dec. 27 and authorities are searching for her, expressing concerns she may need services.

A Miami high school security monitor was arrested for engaging in inappropriate behavior with a minor, allegedly using his position to groom her and facing charges of lewd conduct and offenses against students.

Pedro Engel Rivas-Sanchez was arrested for a double stabbing in Miami's Little Havana after a tip led police to him and his distinctive vehicle. He faces charges including attempted murder.

A Palm Beach County School District electrician, Michael A. Falcone, was arrested for allegedly stealing metals from schools, causing $780,000 in damage for $4,000 worth of materials.

A North Miami family escaped a house fire safely, thanks to Jose Patalano, who led his wife and children out and rescued their dogs. Firefighters battled the intense blaze; the cause is under investigation.

Two children in Miami-Dade were found safe after being in a stolen SUV. The vehicle was taken when their mother left them unattended. Authorities found the car abandoned and are seeking the suspect.

A car crashed into a streetlight on East Oakland Park Boulevard, blocking eastbound lanes and causing traffic delays; one person sustained minor injuries.

A grand jury recommends the death penalty for Adrian Grimes, charged with the 2012 murder and armed robbery of 16-year-old Bryan Herrera in South Florida.

Three Cuban men were charged with human smuggling in Coral Gables, Florida, after a citizen reported a suspected abduction leading to the discovery of over 26 migrants being transported.

A Delray Beach officer was slightly injured after a shoplifting suspect's vehicle hit a patrol car. One suspect was apprehended, but another is at large.