Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is indicted for misusing $5M in COVID-19 relief funds; allegations include buying a diamond ring and funding her campaign. She denies wrongdoing and refuses to resign, though she has stepped down from a committee.

Pablo Chubbeb was arrested for sexual battery in Miami-Dade, and Maykel Rodriguez Jr. was charged with burglary and battery in Flagami after inappropriate conduct.

Multiple bicycle accidents in Miami left cyclists critically injured; incidents near Vizcaya Metrorail, Coconut Grove, and I-95 are under investigation.

Florida driver was arrested during a traffic stop after police found fentanyl and crack cocaine in the car; the driver also lacked a valid license and resisted arrest.

A fatal multi-vehicle crash on Florida's Turnpike near Lauderhill halted northbound traffic, with investigations ongoing and alternative routes advised.

Miami's weather will shift from warm to cooler as a cold front hits, dropping temperatures significantly around New Year's Eve, with forecasts suggesting the chilliest conditions since last January.

A shooting in downtown Fort Lauderdale injured several people, prompting a police and fire rescue response. No suspect info or threat is currently reported.

A Florida woman is charged with the first-degree murder of her 97-year-old mother, after autopsy findings prompted an investigation.

South Florida doctors are warning of a significant increase in pediatric injuries due to the rising popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters among children, reporting doubled trauma cases.

Miami prepares for New Year's with the installation of the Big Orange, a tradition for 40 years, featuring upgraded lighting and meticulous planning for its midnight ascent.

A large alligator surprised residents in a Westchester neighborhood, leading to its capture by wildlife officers after viral video footage spread online.

A child in Lauderhill was injured by glass after a stray bullet hit their home; they have non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating this drive-by shooting.

Giovanni Echevarria, charged with second-degree attempted murder, shot his girlfriend during an argument at their home, leaving her critically injured.