Franklin Virgüez, 72, was arrested after a witness recorded him allegedly masturbating in a car near a Doral country club playground; he faces two counts of indecent exposure.

NWS Miami issued a Special Marine Warning for Biscayne Bay and coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef until 2:45 p.m. EDT, warning gusty winds and hazardous seas.

Fitness influencer Wes Watson pleaded guilty to aggravated battery after a viral December gym beating; the plea calls for 21 months in custody and long probation.

A 22‑year‑old was arrested after police say he grabbed and groped a 16‑year‑old near Flagler Street; surveillance footage and GPS helped lead to the arrest.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier subpoenaed FICO seeking pricing, licensing and bureau communications as part of a probe into possible anticompetitive conduct.

A state law now lets Palm Beach County keep providing fire and EMS in annexed areas for an eight-year transition while cities raise home‑rule and tax concerns.

Miami‑Dade posted on X that Florida Statute 125.0103 prevents local rent control and that landlords can raise rents with proper notice. Tenants should check notice timelines and seek help if they suspect retaliation.

FBI Tampa is asking for tips on Alberto Perez‑Elias, wanted in a violent Cape Coral jewelry heist. Authorities say he has ties to Hialeah and Miami and should be considered armed.

Broward Sheriff's Office says Operation Red Card produced seven arrests and the rescue of 10 people during World Cup‑related anti‑trafficking enforcement.

A Quick Pick sold at a Fort Lauderdale Publix won the $6.75M Florida Lotto jackpot in Wednesday’s drawing. Two Fantasy 5 tickets also paid big in Miami Gardens and Volusia County.

A 20-story Four Seasons Private Residences is rising on Coconut Grove’s Bayshore after developers closed a $323.8M construction loan; 70 homes are slated for mid-2028 delivery.

Andrew Boszhardt Jr. paid $21M for a North End Palm Beach estate as the couple reshuffles local properties.

A 62-year-old woman suffered multiple facial fractures after an attack at the Aventura Mall bus depot; police arrested a Massachusetts man and charged him with aggravated battery.