A woman died in an early morning fire in Plantation Acres, with the fire likely starting in the kitchen. Despite firefighters' efforts, she passed away at the hospital. The cause is under investigation.

Colombian drug lord Fabio Ochoa Vásquez, formerly of the Medellin cartel, was released from a U.S. prison after serving 25 years.

A woman in Fort Lauderdale was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed and possibly hit by a car; police are investigating the incident.

A Parkland high school student, Maxim Georgiev, has been found deceased in Coral Springs in an apparent suicide. Community support has been mobilized, including a GoFundMe for the family.

Diontae Blackman was arrested for allegedly raping a woman in her Miami apartment, with DNA evidence linking him to the crime. He is charged with armed kidnapping and sexual battery.

Police in Margate are seeking public help to find missing 16-year-old Christopher Bell, who disappeared Wednesday morning and is considered endangered.

David Cornejo Fernandez from Peru was extradited to the U.S. for his role in a call center scheme extorting Spanish-speaking individuals. He provided tech support for the fraudulent operations and could face up to 20 years if convicted.

A Port St. Lucie teacher was arrested naked with sex toys and marijuana in an elementary school during Thanksgiving break. He faces multiple charges including lewd behavior and battery on an officer.

Lantana Police investigate a drowning after a body was found in the Intracoastal Waterway; no foul play suspected.

A woman in Hallandale Beach is accused of attempting to kidnap a 3-year-old, with charges escalating to kidnapping based on probable cause. Neighbors intervened, and she remains held without bond.

A vehicle collided with a Brightline train in Palm Beach County, injuring the driver who was taken to a trauma center. Train services were disrupted during the investigation. The cause of the collision is under investigation.

LaToya Ratlieff, injured by a rubber bullet during a 2020 protest, received a $1.975 million settlement from Fort Lauderdale, despite the officer involved being cleared.

Two adults were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash and fire on Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade, causing traffic delays.