A Broward jury convicted former St. Coleman principal Lori Ann St. Thomas of an organized payroll fraud scheme accused of siphoning nearly $238,000 in unauthorized stipends.

A Miami man admitted in federal court to sharing graphic "animal crush" videos showing monkeys being tortured; his sentencing is set for May 21, 2026.

A 26-year-old was booked after a woman escaped an alleged sexual assault in a North Miami Beach gas-station restroom; police say the suspect was later taken into custody.

A Pennsylvania man was convicted in Miami after prosecutors say he flew to Havana to meet a 15-year-old and returned with child sexual abuse material found on his devices.

Four more people were arrested Tuesday in a Virginia Gardens investigation that investigators say subverted hundreds of insurance licensing exams.

A Coral Gables man was arrested after homeowners say he took six-figure deposits and left renovation work unfinished. Police and state regulators are investigating.

A 35-year-old Delray Beach man was arrested after allegedly arranging to meet who he thought was a 15-year-old. Police say a volunteer decoy group helped lead officers to the meeting.

A Hialeah man was arrested after police say $756,595 in vacuum‑sealed cash was found in Doral during an undercover probe tied to alleged money‑laundering. Authorities say the seizure is connected to "Operation Empty Nest."

FDLE arrested a Jacksonville man after investigators say he messaged a minor and failed to register several online accounts; the probe remains active.

A Hollywood man was arrested after arranging to meet who he believed was a 15-year-old on Grindr; deputies say explicit photos were exchanged and he was detained at a Dania Beach Walmart.

A 12-year-old from Sugarloaf Key was arrested after deputies say he threatened another juvenile with what turned out to be a BB gun behind a Big Pine Key pharmacy. No injuries were reported.

A Broward County man was arrested after deputies say he threatened a woman, trashed a home and made violent remarks toward children; arrest records list multiple child-abuse counts.

A dispute at a Miramar gas station at Pembroke Road and DeSoto Drive escalated into gunfire; one person was injured and rushed to the hospital. Police are investigating.