A teen shot himself accidentally and a second student was found with a gun at a Fort Lauderdale high school, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

Major telecom companies AT&T, TMobile, and Verizon experienced service disruptions, with federal agencies investigating potential cyberattack links. Emergency services were affected, though AT&T later restored service and issued an apology.

A Boynton Beach man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a fatal crash that killed a 74-year-old bicyclist and damaged a church; he pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide.

A 19-year-old was fatally shot at the Lake Mangonia Apartments in West Palm Beach, with no suspect identified and the victim's name withheld pending family notification.

Florida businessman Philip Esformes pleads guilty to conspiracy in a Medicare fraud case, avoiding additional prison time but facing financial penalties.

A student was found with a loaded gun at a Fort Lauderdale high school on the same day a teen was non-fatally shot nearby, possibly connecting the incidents.

A woman is charged with attempting to murder her father in hospice, with her attorney arguing weak evidence due to her being wheelchair-bound and deeply caring for her father.

James Blake, the Miami Open director, has been fined $56,250 for ties with betting sponsorship, a breach of tennis regulations, but he faces probation rather than immediate suspension.

Shakira visited the Coral Springs Police Department, surprising officers with an impromptu meet-and-greet and photos.

Chocolatier Dan Bruck won the MLK Monument Award in Coral Springs for his extensive community service, including charity donations and organizing local events.

A Parkland teen was arrested for assault, felony mischief, and theft during a spree involving a golf cart and attackers who beat and robbed an 18-year-old.

A Nevada man was arrested for joking about a bomb in his luggage at Fort Lauderdale Airport, leading to a felony charge and highlighting the consequences of such remarks at airports.

Liveaboard boaters in Miami Beach's Sunset Harbour are disputing with officials over anchoring rights, with tensions escalating due to environmental concerns and access restrictions.