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.

Jeff Hafley has been hired as the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, replacing Mike McDaniel. He joins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan from the Packers to lead the team.

Miami experiences cooler weather in mid-January with mid-50s temperatures in the morning, rising to mid-70s by afternoon. Northeast winds could reach 25 mph, and there's a chance of showers and warmer conditions towards the weekend.

Miami hosted its 49th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade with bands, leaders, and the theme "Mentoring the Dream!". Festivities continued at Memorial Park.

An overturned tractor-trailer on I-95 in Fort Pierce disrupted traffic when it blocked southbound lanes, with FHP investigating the Sunday afternoon incident.

A semi-truck fire on Florida's Turnpike near Boynton Beach caused traffic delays, with two lanes blocked. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains unknown.

A driver was killed after being ejected from their car in a crash on Miami's Don Shula Expressway, where the vehicle also caught fire. The FHP is investigating.

Indiana Hoosiers fans rally in Miami Beach ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship, while University of Miami fans and alumni show their support at their own campus pep rally.

Ticket prices for the CFP National Championship game remain high, with the cheapest listed at $4,001 and parking passes nearly $450. Demand stays strong despite expectations for traditional price drops before the event.

A nightclub in Miami Beach faced backlash for playing an anti-Semitic song, prompting condemnation from local officials and a public apology from the venue promising an internal review.

An 8-year-old girl died and her family was seriously injured when their car hit a pole in Greenacres; intoxicants are suspected as a factor in the crash.

Four people were shot during what seemed to be an online transaction in Fort Pierce, prompting a police investigation and the execution of a search warrant at a home where firearms were found.