A 7-year-old boy drowned in a community pool in Lake Worth Beach on Christmas Eve, later pronounced dead at the hospital; PBSO is investigating the incident.

Oakland Park man, Mario Ramirez, in custody for fatally stabbing a pregnant woman; neighbors describe hearing violence.

Bobby Suarez's stolen Porsche was found in Miami Gardens, covered with a tarp. The car, stolen during a home burglary, was disabled and showed damage. No arrests have been reported despite surveillance footage of the suspects.

A high-speed chase on Christmas Day in Florida ended in a crash, seriously injuring a trooper. The pursued driver, Sundara Garza, faces several charges.

Miami is forecasted to have sunny weather with highs above 80°F and cooler evenings in the 60s, but a cold front might bring temperatures down for New Year's.

Fort Lauderdale hosts a free New Year's Eve street festival featuring a performance by Phillip Phillips, activities for all ages, and a midnight anchor drop.

Florida is launching a statewide animal abuser registry, Dexter's Law, on January 1, 2025, to enhance animal welfare and prevent abusers from adopting pets.

Christopher Pike was arrested after breaking into a Miami Beach Jewish deli, causing damage and facing charges.

A man is charged with a hate crime for attempting to hit an LGBTQ+ running club with his SUV; the attack is seen as targeted violence against sexual orientation.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is searching for missing 16-year-old Odessa Boone from Dania Beach, last seen on Southwest Seventh Avenue. She has brown hair, brown eyes, and wore a black shirt with green shorts. Public assistance is requested.

Begum Mulazimoglu was arrested at Miami Airport with 65 pounds of marijuana in her luggage when attempting to fly to London. She was released on bond.

Miami experienced a sunny Christmas with high temperatures near 79 degrees and a slight chill from the northeast wind. A cold front is expected by Tuesday, with a crisp 60 degrees forecasted for New Year's Eve.

Jamisha Shamari Sylvain has been charged with defrauding elderly individuals, using the guise of a caregiver to gain access to their homes and steal money.