A Miami Beach yacht charter operator was arrested for trafficking and sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl, with allegations of forced sexual encounters, physical abuse, and providing drugs.

An 18-year-old student was arrested for bringing a stun gun to Northeast High School in South Florida. He faces weapons charges, with his defense and prosecution disagreeing on intent. He was granted bail and barred from weapons.

A Florida bill seeks to ban public smoking and vaping in places like parks and beaches, aligning with tobacco restrictions, with mixed reactions from locals and business owners.

ICE and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested over 230 individuals in South Florida for various serious crimes, focusing on sexual offenders and other felons with immigration issues.

Federal employees return to work after the U.S. government shutdown ends with a short-term funding bill, but political tensions and concerns over back pay remain.

Sidewalk improvements are starting on NE 18th Avenue, with new pavement and a speed table crosswalk planned to enhance pedestrian safety. Construction is scheduled to last 6-8 weeks.

A water main break in Delray Beach has prompted a precautionary boil water notice for specific addresses on Del Aire Boulevard and Court. Residents should boil water or use bottled water until further notice.

Miami-Dade will start sending out over 40,000 mail-in ballots on November 17 for the December 9 elections, as announced by Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia.

Davie's Fire Rescue hosts Santa’s Enchanted Fire Station on December 5, inviting the community to enjoy festivities and donate toys for children in need.

U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones received the Key to the City of Miami from Mayor Francis Suarez for his 22 years of dedicated service and impact on the community’s safety and integrity.

Palm Beach County is starting construction on the Villas of Solana, including 28 affordable townhomes for first-time buyers, with features meeting modern safety standards.

High school coach Ruben Paulo Tirado was arrested for alleged lewd conduct with a minor and terminated from Seminole Ridge High School. Community responses vary, and an investigation is ongoing.

The Martin County Sheriff's Office is searching for Ethan R. Boyd, a missing 14-year-old autistic boy from Palm City, after he left home following an argument.