A Florida woman sustained injuries while defending her dog from an alligator attack near a lake in Pembroke Pines. She blamed the incident on people feeding wildlife and seeks to have the gator relocated.

A cyclist was killed by a vehicle on Coral Way in Miami, prompting a police investigation and road closures for westbound lanes between Southwest 70th and 72nd avenues. Traffic was disrupted as a result.

A 17-year-old was arrested for a fatal shooting in Tamarac that killed 21-year-old Mateo Delgado. The victim was attacked in his car and crashed into a pole. The suspect faces a charge of felony murder.

Hialeah firefighters rescued Yanko, a dog trapped between warehouse walls, after a neighbor heard his cries and alerted authorities. The operation took two and a half hours.

Miami is forecasted to experience a slight cooldown before warming up again, with cloudy skies but no significant rain. A weak front may bring a brief chill on Friday, with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms over the weekend.

A Sunrise police officer was shot while serving a warrant in Melrose Manors, Fort Lauderdale, and is now stable at Broward Health Medical Center. No arrests have been reported.

Florida lawmakers are proposing a "Holocaust Remembrance Day" amid rising anti-Semitism, while Palm Beach authorities increased patrols for DUIs during New Year's Eve.

The first homicide of the year is investigated in West Palm Beach after a man is found shot dead in an apartment, in what police suggest was a targeted shooting.

West Palm Beach police investigated a bomb scare caused by a suspicious pipe near Southern Boulevard, leading to area evacuations and road closures. The situation was resolved, and roads reopened by noon.

The great white shark Breton, weighing 1,400 pounds, was spotted off Daytona Beach after a 34,000-mile journey from Nova Scotia. Other great whites, Penny and Crystal, were also detected nearby.

Machete attacks in Miami and New York during New Year celebrations left several people injured. A Miami man was arrested, and a suspect in New York was charged with attempted murder.

Russell Westbrook moved into the top 25 on the NBA's all-time scoring list during the Clippers' win over the Heat.

Miami-Dade Transit has ended its temporary fare-free period, restarting regular fees post the Better Bus Network rollout, aimed at enhancing the public transportation system.