Man arraigned for filming under girl's dress at a church in Pembroke Pines, with witnesses supporting the charge. The suspect admitted to the act, but claimed the footage was deleted.

Deerfield Beach voted to create their own police and fire departments, ending their contract with the Broward Sheriff's Office despite concerns from residents and the Sheriff's attempts to renew the partnership.

Palm Beach County is advancing its Resilience Action Plan with initiatives to combat flooding and heat, including floodproofing and tree canopies, seeking community input through upcoming workshops.

Jury selection begins for the trial of the Alexander brothers, charged with sex trafficking and abuse, including the sexual exploitation of a minor. The trial in New York City follows allegations of abuse by numerous women involving drugs and rape.

A Fort Lauderdale man's U.S. citizenship was revoked after he pleaded guilty to obtaining it unlawfully and was later convicted of child pornography charges.

Smokey Bones is closing stores, including its West Boca Raton branch, as part of parent company Twin Hospitality's financial struggles. Some locations are being turned into Twin Peaks lodges to improve returns.

A Miami man is charged with attempted murder for shooting his ex-girlfriend at her workplace, a nail salon. The incident followed harassment accusations.

The arraignment of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, accused of misusing $5M in COVID relief funds, was postponed to February 3. She denies all charges.

A Bronx man, 65, was arrested for selling fake playoff tickets, costing a woman $5,000. He was charged with grand theft and apprehended outside Hard Rock Stadium.

A woman was charged for drugging and robbing men in Miami, with victims reporting blackouts and theft afterward. She had drugs when arrested and faces multiple charges.

Netflix's "The Rip," inspired by a real Miami-Dade drug bust involving $22 million hidden in buckets, fictionalizes aspects of the 2016 case. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon star as law enforcers in a dramatic narrative that differs from actual events.

Miami Beach launches a free water taxi service between Sunset Harbour and North Bayshore Drive, with 40-foot vessels running every 60 to 30 minutes during peak hours. The service integrates multimodal commuting, including bikes and scooters.

Two teens were shot outside their Opa-locka townhome after masked gunmen ambushed them; their conditions are unknown. Police are investigating, and the community has experienced violence before.