A man is charged with a hate crime for attempting to hit an LGBTQ+ running club with his SUV; the attack is seen as targeted violence against sexual orientation.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is searching for missing 16-year-old Odessa Boone from Dania Beach, last seen on Southwest Seventh Avenue. She has brown hair, brown eyes, and wore a black shirt with green shorts. Public assistance is requested.

Begum Mulazimoglu was arrested at Miami Airport with 65 pounds of marijuana in her luggage when attempting to fly to London. She was released on bond.

Miami experienced a sunny Christmas with high temperatures near 79 degrees and a slight chill from the northeast wind. A cold front is expected by Tuesday, with a crisp 60 degrees forecasted for New Year's Eve.

Jamisha Shamari Sylvain has been charged with defrauding elderly individuals, using the guise of a caregiver to gain access to their homes and steal money.

A dog named Enzo attacked three people in Riviera Beach, resulting in minor injuries. The victims were hospitalized; no charges are planned as authorities view the incident as an accident.

West Palm Beach announces a New Year's Eve celebration featuring musical performances, Sandi the sand tree, Ferris wheel rides, and fireworks, marking the end of Holiday in Paradise event.

Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez has revoked the licenses of 20 businesses for suspected ties to the Cuban regime, as part of an initiative to comply with county and federal regulations.

Miami-Dade urges Florida City voters to prepare for upcoming elections on January 27, 2026, with registration ending December 29, 2025, and Vote-by-Mail request deadline on January 15, 2026.

Three inmates from a jail near Atlanta kidnapped a Lyft driver after their escape, leading to a multi-state manhunt. They were later captured in Florida.

The Allapattah Branch Library in Miami is closing on December 31, 2025, for a construction project to develop Dulce Vida Apartments and include a new library.

A former Bank of America employee is charged with stealing $500,000 from a disabled client by opening a fraudulent joint account and transferring funds.

Miami experiences a mild morning with temperatures expected to reach near 80 degrees by afternoon. The festive weekend forecast anticipates sunny weather with minimal rain chances, maintaining pleasant conditions through early next week.