In a Spring Hill community, a wellness check revealed a man dead and another hanging from a tree after an alcohol-fueled dispute led to murder and a possible suicide.

Fort Lauderdale accountant Jose Coss, 54, has been arrested on suspicion of orchestrating a tax fraud scheme, having previously faced embezzlement and probation violation charges.

Ernell Shaw, a repeat offender, received a 25-year federal prison sentence for possessing a stolen firearm and ammunition. His arrest, part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, adds to his criminal history of violence.

Charges against Miami-Dade Police Officer Miguel Lomeli, accused of kidnapping and sexual assault, were dropped without a stated reason from the prosecutor's office.

A man clung to the hood of a car during an attempted theft in Margate, as reported by Local 10 News. The incident happened near a strip mall. Details on arrests or the car's status are pending.

A car colliding with a motorcycle in Northwest Miami-Dade resulted in the death of the motorcyclist, with the crash scene described as grim and the motorcycle "parted in half." The incident is under investigation.

Rodney Leroy Brown from Pompano Beach, Florida, received a 27-year prison sentence for an armed robbery, with an additional three years of supervised release.

A suspected arson at Cypress Grove Apartments in Lauderhill caused evacuation and extensive damage but no injuries, with authorities investigating the deliberate setting of a hallway fire.

An officer and a suspect were hospitalized after a shootout in Fort Lauderdale; the officer was serving a warrant to Romuliss Hicks, accused of attacking his girlfriend.

A Miami doctor, Osmin Morales, was convicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances from his clinic, following a seven-day trial and DEA investigation.

An Atlas Air cargo plane made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport after engine trouble caused a midair fire. No injuries were reported.

A teacher in South Florida has been released on bond after being arrested for sending explicit photos to a student. Investigations continue as the school emphasizes student safety.

Wisconsin man Eric Cadogan was indicted on child pornography charges, accused of distributing illegal content online. His trial begins February 20, 2024, facing a potential 5-20 years in prison.