Miami‑Dade officials disclosed findings from a six‑month fraud probe called Operation Ghost Writer. Local TV streamed the news conference and county offices were involved.

A Miami woman was arrested in Brickell after an undercover sting found a vial labeled Toxta — an unapproved botulinum product — inside a clinic. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

A Port St. Lucie man was arrested for fatally shooting his father during a dispute, possibly over dog walking responsibilities. Neighbors were shocked, and the son may claim self-defense.

Florida AG James Uthmeier defends his part-time teaching role at the University of Florida law school, which adds $100,000 to his salary amidst state fiscal scrutiny.

JPMorgan says Trump improperly added CEO Jamie Dimon to a $5B debanking suit and is pushing to move the case into federal court. The bank denies any blacklist existed.

A 27‑year‑old Guatemalan detainee collapsed and died at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami; ICE and federal watchdogs have opened reviews.

Miami and state prosecutors announced coordinated enforcement, hotlines and outreach to counter human trafficking tied to the 2026 World Cup in Miami. Authorities say undercover operations and community training will run through match weeks.

Miami Gardens police and U.S. Marshals are actively looking for Yalanski Dawkins, wanted for the 2025 murder of Antonio Fannin. A reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.

After a successful heart transplant, 10‑year‑old Chloe Comess inspired Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to launch a Fontan Fitness Clinic that pairs specialists with exercise rehab.

In Hollywood, a car hit a pedestrian, injuring both; they were hospitalized and the incident is under investigation.

A driver struck two pedestrians at a Hollywood shopping center Wednesday night; one person died and another was hospitalized, police say.

Dozens of buyers in Onx's Grandville community say new homes leaked and warranty fixes failed, prompting a construction‑defect suit that questions the builder's hurricane‑resilience claims.

Boston’s Saltie Girl will open its first Florida outpost at Bal Harbour Shops in 2028, bringing lobster rolls, tinned fish and caviar martinis to Miami.