Martin County DOH issued a June 19 health alert after cyanotoxins were found at a Lake Okeechobee sampling point. Officials warned residents and pet owners to avoid scummy or discolored water.

A 1976 time capsule will be opened at 5 p.m. on July 4 in Delray Beach, part of a day of beach contests, live music and a 9 p.m. fireworks show. Select capsule items may later be shown at the local historical society.

A rooftop cabana frame blew free during storms at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, injuring five people who were taken to hospitals and expected to be OK.

Miami FC goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to hold Ecuador to a 0-0 draw, earning Curaçao its first World Cup point and setting a record.

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.