A Homestead man was arrested after arriving on a stolen jet ski near Mile Marker 55 and fleeing into the mangroves; detectives are linking him to other thefts.

Grove Grocer, a family-run mini market in Coconut Grove, quietly launched a dine-in breakfast menu built around local producers and simple, seasonal dishes.

A pedestrian was killed after colliding with a train on the 3000 block of Hollywood Boulevard Tuesday; police say the investigation is ongoing.

Security footage shows a man lighting a trash can on Collins Avenue early Monday; Miami Beach police say a suspect was arrested and investigators estimate about $6,000 in damage.

A swatting hoax sent deputies to an 80‑year‑old's South Florida home, highlighting a growing wave of dangerous false 911 calls and new state penalties.

Walmart and Wing demonstrated drone delivery at Miami‑Dade College and said Miami shoppers can expect a rollout by 2027 for quick drops of small items. The demo showed how orders could arrive in roughly 30 minutes.

Sunny and warm through Saturday; wildfire smoke may reduce visibility west of Miami and Palm Beach beaches face a high rip-current risk.

A blaze at a North Miami‑Dade nursing home on Tuesday night was extinguished quickly and left no injuries, officials say.

A Ritz-Carlton housekeeper allegedly stole a guest’s $8,000 wedding ring and pawned it for $280, police say.

The TGI Fridays at 90 N. University Drive in Pembroke Pines has closed, with photos showing crew removing the chain’s striped awnings. Nearby Fridays remain in Hollywood and Plantation.

Anthony Lopez paid $16 million for a Coral Gables teardown and plans to demolish the house to build a larger mansion. The move follows the couple’s recent high‑end flips.

In Key Largo, researchers are fitting opossums with transmitters that can point teams to hidden Burmese pythons — a new, pragmatic tool in Florida’s long python fight.

The peninsula that hosts the International Swimming Hall of Fame will be reborn as The Water District — a $220M aquarium, museum and waterfront promenade opening late 2028.