A rapper livestreamed a tense SWAT standoff at a Plantation hotel and was arrested overnight. Authorities say the investigation is active.

MJFF's 29th edition drew more than 58,500 attendees across South Florida and online, showcasing 139 films and dozens of sold‑out premieres.

Retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman held his first campaign event in Sunrise, pitching Broward voters as he seeks to unseat Sen. Ashley Moody.

Miami Beach's commission approved a temporary ordinance to fast‑track restaurants and indoor live entertainment in key corridors while keeping outdoor and adult venues off limits.

Throw Social has opened at the former Oasis Wynwood, converting the site into a roughly 35,000‑sq‑ft playground of bars, games, VIP cabanas and late‑night music.

A 16-year-old linked to the Nov. 7 death of Anna Kepner appeared in a sealed federal hearing in Miami as investigators continue to probe the Carnival Horizon case.

Mostly clear and mild Tuesday in Miami with highs near 74°F. Rip current risk is elevated on Broward and Palm beaches; swim near lifeguards.

Concrete and rebar from Champlain Towers South were returned to Surfside and will be used in a memorial promenade honoring the 98 victims. The town is now soliciting construction bids with material stored at Veterans Park.

Cha Cha Chá quietly opened an elevated, seafood-forward Wynwood outpost with Miami‑exclusive plates and a speakeasy lounge. The menu leans Pacific and the team plans to expand service soon.

Bodycam footage shows a Miami Beach officer taking down a dirt-bike rider during a chaotic Ocean Drive takeover; the rider was arrested and faces multiple traffic charges.

A Florida lawmaker’s HB 1279 would force flagship campuses to limit out‑of‑state freshmen to about 5%, tie funding to compliance and trigger a big budget fight. Universities warn the change could cost tens of millions.

Stuart secures a $2.6 million settlement from DuPont for water contamination by "forever chemicals," aiming to use the funds for PFAS cleanup and water protection.

Car fires at Miami International Airport caused travel delays, with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responding and traffic being rerouted. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office advised travelers to expect delays.