Lilliam Morales, 70, was sentenced to 10 years probation for her role in her grandson's interstate abduction, as the boy's father faces kidnapping charges.

John Mandia of Boca Raton was arrested for threatening judges and prosecutors on Facebook, stating that he would kill them. He has a history with the law, including a felony conviction. Mandia remains jailed with bond set at $450,000.

The family of Cuban dissident Oswaldo Payá is suing former U.S. diplomat Manual Rocha, alleging his complicity in Payá's death in a car crash, which they believe was orchestrated by the Cuban state with Rocha's aid.

A homeless man was arrested for a fatal daytime shooting at a Miami-Dade store, after reportedly killing another man with a single gunshot to the head.

A Miami-Dade home was engulfed in flames early Thursday, but firefighters rescued the family pet and prevented injuries. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Devin Remy is charged with burglarizing Café Prima Pasta in Miami, stealing cash, and assaulting an employee. Police used surveillance footage and cell data to arrest him. Remy, on probation for prior burglaries, denies violence in the incidents.

A man vandalized the All Nations New Testament Church of God Fellowship in Lauderdale Lakes, causing extensive property damage before being arrested by deputies. A GoFundMe has been set up to aid repair efforts.

Key Biscayne gymnastics coach Oscar Olea was arrested on sexual battery charges against minors, with an ongoing investigation encouraging other potential victims to come forward.

Two men were arrested following a month-long manhunt after an armed robbery at a Hialeah Bank of America ATM. The suspects, Eric Guerra and Leandro Lopez, face serious charges with Guerra potentially receiving a life sentence.

At least one person died in a car crash in North Miami Beach, where a pickup truck hit a fence at NE 172nd St. and Biscayne Blvd. Traffic delays are expected due to road closures.

Ternell Cartagena of Deerfield Beach is accused of sexually battering two minors and may have more victims. He faces multiple charges and is detained at Broward County Jail.

A brush fire in west Miami-Dade County near Southwest 31st Lane was contained by fire rescue teams and a helicopter, with no immediate threat to nearby homes.

Firefighters controlled a grass fire in Southwest Miami-Dade, with no reported injuries and current monitoring due to weather conditions possibly affecting the fire's behavior.