An eight-year-old boy playing with matches started a house fire in Pompano Beach, leading to severe damage and displacing a family of six. The child received minor burns, and the Red Cross is assisting the family.

Firefighters are monitoring a contained brush fire in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, for possible flare-ups, after originally battling it under harsh conditions. No injuries were reported, and officials remain alert due to high heat and wind.

Two men were critically wounded in a Northwest Miami-Dade shooting and remain unidentified as police investigate the incident with no suspect apprehended.

Jeronimo A. Duran was arrested for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter in Pembroke Pines, found with severe neck wounds and later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Florida pool company owner Chrystal Washburn has been convicted on 14 counts including fraud and money laundering, with her company accused of failing to deliver pools to customers despite large deposits.

PGA pro Grayson Murray, aged 30, tragically died by suicide at his home, with police indicating no foul play involved.

A Florida Atlantic University student was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Boca Raton; the driver has not been charged, and police are investigating.

A West Palm Beach man is jailed for a multi-county theft spree in South Florida, while his female accomplice remains at large. They are accused of stealing $20,000 in goods.

Dr. Howard Hepburn is sworn in as the new superintendent of Broward County's education system, succeeding Dr. Peter Licata after his unexpected resignation.

A Hialeah officer shot a man during a stop involving a stolen vehicle. FDLE is investigating the incident, which did not result in life-threatening injuries.

Miami is set to experience high temperatures near record levels, with possible thunderstorms in the late afternoon and a heat index over 100 degrees. A forecast indicates a slight cooldown later in the week.

Miami-Dade County Parks announces major upgrades for Amelia Earhart Park, including a new pool, splash pad, recreation center, sports facilities, and a focus on conservation education.

Miami-Dade Vice Chairman Anthony Rodriguez will volunteer at a drive-thru food distribution event with Feeding South Florida in Tropical Park on May 29.