A North Miami woman was arrested for running an illegal lottery operation from a convenience store. An undercover cop placed a bet there, leading to a raid where gambling materials and cash were seized.

An 8-foot alligator entered a Venice, Florida, woman's home, prompting a call to 911. Wildlife officers removed it safely. Gator encounters may rise during mating season.

A Miami Beach massage therapist was charged with sexually battery of a client, with allegations of inappropriate touching and fondling during a session.

Local law enforcement executed a search warrant in a Pembroke Pines neighborhood, detaining multiple persons, with no current threat to public safety. Details are limited as the situation develops.

Transgender male Latoya Arnold died after being shot in Hallandale Beach; authorities do not suspect a hate crime and are searching for a female known to the victim.

A Miami-Dade school IT worker, Martin Zaretsky, was arrested on charges of child molestation and offenses against students, sparking concerns of potential additional victims.

Sidney Flerme of Boynton Beach received a 220-month federal prison sentence for fentanyl distribution and firearm possession.

A 14-year-old boy died following a minibike crash in Fort Pierce, Florida, after the minibike he was on didn't stop at a sign.

A University of Florida student was arrested for allegedly stabbing and killing his mother, claiming she irritated him. The victim, a second-grade teacher, was attacked at a family event in Frostproof, Florida.

James Dawkins is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing Pastor A.D. Lenoir at a Miami-Dade church.

Four people, including a minor, were shot in Riviera Beach; one is critically stable. Police have no suspects yet, and the community seeks an end to the violence.

A man died after being hit by a Corvette in West Palm Beach. The driver and passenger were hospitalized; alcohol and drugs weren’t factors. The road was closed for investigation.

Reports of a shooter at Dolphin Mall were found to be false after a thorough investigation by Miami-Dade Police. Despite panic and a large police response, no evidence of gunfire was found.