A coyote was spotted near conservation land in Palmetto Bay, prompting neighbors to secure yards and pets while officials point to FWC guidance on hazing and reporting.

FARA filings show the Bahamas has hired MAGA influencer CJ Pearson and Roger Stone as foreign agents, moves that come ahead of a May 12 general election and amid scrutiny over Chinese financing.

A Miami man faces stalking, cyberstalking and an altered‑image charge after his estranged wife says he threatened her and circulated explicit videos. Authorities submitted an affidavit detailing threats and online distribution.

Near‑record heat will push Miami into the low 90s Saturday with heat indices near 100°F; gusty winds, a Red Flag Warning and marine advisories are in effect.

McDonald’s has filed permits to open at 811 NW 183rd Street in Miami Gardens — a commuter‑friendly site between the Florida Turnpike and I‑95. Details and a timeline remain pending.

Sacramento Bee reporters and colleagues at other McClatchy papers are withholding bylines after a Claude‑based AI tool repackaged reporting, prompting grievances and debate about labeling.

Alta Development paid $29 million for a 1.01-acre South Miami parcel near the University of Miami; the purchase paves the way for a 16-story, 173-unit student housing project replacing an existing hotel.

A 22-year-old motorcyclist died after his bike struck a turning SUV at Southern Boulevard and Caroline Drive in West Palm Beach. Authorities say the sheriff’s office is investigating.

A Boynton Beach couple was arrested after police say they pointed a Byrna-style pellet gun at two teens on e-bikes. Arrest documents say both admitted to pointing the device.

A 48-year-old Frenchman is accused of groping a sleeping passenger aboard a Zurich-to-Miami Swiss flight, according to court documents and federal investigators. He is in federal custody in Miami ahead of a detention hearing.

Former Miami mayor Francis Suarez signed on as a senior adviser to Ambition Accelerated, adding local political clout to a billionaire-backed push to recruit CEOs to South Florida.

A 37-year-old man was arrested after deputies say he broke into a northwest Miami‑Dade apartment and touched a sleeping 13‑year‑old. The family detained the suspect until deputies arrived.

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez raised Venezuela’s "comprehensive minimum income" to $240 and pensions to $70, but soaring inflation and union anger leave questions about real relief.