Miami PD warned Sunday that heavy rain and lightning hit downtown; officials urged drivers to avoid flooded streets and report hazards to 911.

An analysis finds 40 people were killed in Florida police pursuits over four years, renewing scrutiny of pursuit rules after a deadly Ybor City crash.

A brush fire shut down US‑41 at SW 152 Avenue; heavy smoke forced officials to close the road and urge motorists to avoid the area.

Heavy evening storms sent World Cup fans under canopies on South Beach and briefly cleared Bayfront Park’s FIFA Fan Festival. Fans shifted to indoor watch parties but kept chanting through the rain.

Fort Lauderdale will pave over city rainbow murals under a settlement with the state, but a privately sited “Circle of Love” at Selene will remain. The deal ends months of legal fights.

Hazy, muggy Sunday in Miami: 77°F at MIA this morning. Highs near 90°F, heat index into the low 100s and a 40% chance of evening storms.

An early‑morning house fire in North Lauderdale left one person dead and the home heavily damaged, officials said.

A semi hauling multiple Teslas caught fire near Hobe Sound late Friday, closing Florida's Turnpike and both directions of I-95 as crews fought the blaze. No injuries were reported.

Surveillance footage that surfaced June 19 appears to show a violent abduction in Miami Springs. Local coverage and state legal context are included.

A motorcyclist was killed Friday afternoon in a crash that shut down Australian Avenue in Riviera Beach; police say the investigation is ongoing and detours remain in place.

Heat Advisory noon–6 p.m. Saturday; smoke from west Miami‑Dade fires and scattered afternoon storms may affect outdoor plans.

Federal filings say the former CEO of Mesa's Cyber Dive siphoned at least $1.5 million into luxury purchases. The company laid off staff and is racing to find new investors.

A 19-year-old faces bias-enhanced charges after two people were sprayed with an unknown liquid in a northeast Miami‑Dade neighborhood. Surveillance video led detectives to an arrest.