Miami Beach approved a free water taxi service to connect downtown Miami and Miami Beach, starting in January 2026. The service aims to alleviate traffic and improve commutes with scheduled intervals, initially excluding weekends.

MDSO continues the search for a suspect in a year-old shooting on NW North River Drive, despite limited leads and public response. The victim remains unnamed, and the suspect, along with an accomplice, escaped in a Dodge Charger.

Fort Lauderdale approves a Whole Blood Exchange Program in collaboration with Broward Health to improve emergency medical responses, endorsed by a Memorandum of Understanding for blood replenishment.

Coral Springs seeks nominees for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards, celebrating local businesses that contribute to the economy. Nominations are open until February 27.

Palm Beach County received nearly $16 million from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for water infrastructure upgrades against natural disasters.

A father in Miami-Dade County has been arrested for child neglect after his two sons, ages 9 and 11, were found unresponsive and tested positive for cocaine.

A dog daycare owner in Delray Beach was arrested after a poodle named Cosmo suffered severe injuries, indicating a pattern of animal abuse at the facility.

Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer is running for Florida's 23rd Congressional District, focusing on economic relief, public safety, and "America First" policies. He faces a competitive GOP primary ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

A Tri-Rail train collided with a vehicle in Opa-locka, with no injuries as the occupants exited the car before impact. Traffic was disrupted but has resumed, and authorities are investigating.

US Southern Command reported an operation in the eastern Pacific targeting a suspected narcoterrorist vessel, resulting in four deaths. This was part of Operation Southern Spear's ongoing anti-drug efforts.

A gym employee was attacked by a member, Kiara Bryant, at a Planet Fitness in Miami after a verbal altercation. The incident was caught on camera, and Bryant has been charged with battery and disorderly conduct.

Miami's weather forecast includes a slight chance of showers, warm temperatures potentially setting records, and a high risk of rip currents. Cooler conditions are expected for the weekend.

James Hardwick is convicted of first-degree murder in the 2021 killing of Miami Gardens business owner Misty Hopkins.