Village leaders heard the crime index fall from 649 to 515 last year; officials praised first responders while flagging budget risks tied to a state measure.

An Orbeez toy‑gun prank in Port St. Lucie escalated into an armed confrontation; two people were arrested and police warned that such stunts can lead to criminal charges.

A two‑acre parcel at Miami Worldcenter, branded One Miami World, has been listed with Cushman & Wakefield and could fetch well over $100M amid recent big sales. The lot is one of the last large buildable sites in the district.

Armando Fogaça was acquitted of felony charges tied to a May 5, 2025 South Beach crash that injured a Miami Beach motor officer and later left the U.S.

A 5-year-old boy was struck and killed by a pickup truck at Krome Motocross Park Friday night. Miami‑Dade’s Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating and the weekend race was canceled.

DEAMiami says Homeland Security Task Force partners were present as the Coast Guard offloaded 3,522 kilograms of cocaine at Port Everglades; multiple arrests were reported. Officials have not yet released names or charges.

A Miami‑Dade close‑out memo says two deputies were legally justified when they fired at an armed man at a Glenvar Heights used‑car lot; the shooter later died and one employee was wounded.

Fort Lauderdale’s Jungle Queen has been acquired by Bill Fuller, the Mai‑Kai restaurateur. The move hands a beloved riverboat attraction to a local operator known for historic restorations.

A Hialeah man faces charges after police say he stalked his ex for months, placed a tracker on her car and attacked her new boyfriend.

Hot, muggy Saturday with highs near 89°F and heat-index values into the low 100s. Scattered afternoon storms possible—watch for gusts and lightning.

A cross‑county chase from Broward into Miami‑Dade ended in a Miami Lakes lake; the 24‑year‑old driver was tasered, hospitalized and booked on multiple felonies.

DEA chemists in Miami say fentanyl and carfentanil have reappeared in seized samples, including a kilo that tested about 16% fentanyl. Officials warn tiny amounts can be deadly.

Dezer Development filed plans for a 600-unit, three-building complex at 1890 NE 146th Street in North Miami that would include a 14-story tower and retail. The proposal seeks units from the city's SDTOD pool and still needs several municipal approvals.