Alix Junio Louis Innocent was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Miami Beach after attacking her fiancé, with CCTV capturing events and social media posts implicating him.

Three teens were hospitalized after their car hit a wall and caught fire in West Miami-Dade. They are stable; the cause of the crash is under investigation.

Broward County woman, Deniqua Lovett, charged with child neglect after her girlfriend's son was hospitalized with severe injuries indicative of non-accidental trauma.

U.S. Coast Guard rescued seven people from a flooding boat near Peanut Island, averting disaster as the captain grounded the vessel on purpose to prevent sinking.

Miami's Solid Waste Department will provide regular services on New Year's Day without holiday breaks for garbage and recycling, and the Mini Dump Facility will also be open. Residents should set out waste properly for collection.

Fort Lauderdale is set to replace stormwater pipes to address flood damage with FEMA-funded construction starting January 2026, causing temporary lane closures.

One man was killed and another injured in an early morning shooting in Florida City; the incident, partly captured on Facebook Live, is under investigation.

The Pembroke Pines Police Department is seeking public assistance to find Levene Smith, a missing 75-year-old man with dementia and partial paralysis.

A fire in Miami's Overtown left several residents homeless; no injuries reported. Firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly, and the Red Cross is aiding the displaced. The cause is under investigation.

Florida Rep. Jeff Holcomb introduced the "Health Care Medical Freedom Act" to prevent services denial based on vaccination status. The bill also requires informed consent for vaccines and adds a "conscience" exemption for school health exams.

Three teens died in a car crash in Pompano Beach, when their sedan hit a bus stop and light pole after losing control and colliding with another vehicle.

Miami-Dade Sheriff warns against New Year's celebratory gunfire, citing last year's tragedy where a child died; urges reporting gunfire to prevent harm and reminds of legal consequences.

A cold front is bringing unusually chilly weather to South Florida, with temperatures dipping into the 40s and clear skies expected following initial fog. Normal temperatures should return after the weekend.