A judge has halted expansion and intake at "Alligator Alcatraz," a Florida migrant detention center, due to environmental concerns and ongoing litigation.

A Plantation man was charged for illegally exporting arms components to Russian-linked areas. Maxim Larin faces eight counts including fraud and smuggling. He allegedly mislabeled military items, circumventing U.S. export laws.

Authorities are searching for Stella Mitchell, a 13-year-old missing girl from Pompano Beach, last seen wearing a black hoodie and carrying a backpack.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is intensifying seatbelt law enforcement to improve road safety, with operations from August 25 to September 14, targeting unbuckled drivers.

Deerfield Beach announces its annual free chlorination treatment for water starting September 4, which might affect taste and odor but remains safe for use.

Miami-Dade County Parks and Roxy Theater Group host the 7th Annual Harvest & Wellness Family Festival at Tropical Park on Oct. 25, focusing on inclusivity and community resources.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will host a Biscayne Bay Science Roundtable to discuss the bay's health and conservation on August 27, marking five years since a significant fish kill event.

Fort Lauderdale issued an advisory to avoid a section of the Intracoastal Waterway due to a sewer overflow, warning against water activities until further notice.

A double shooting in North Tamarind, West Palm Beach, left one person dead and another in serious condition; police are investigating and seeking public assistance.

Miami Police investigate a fatal hit-and-run in Little Havana; the driver initially fled but later returned. Victim was a man in his 60s. Road closures were announced due to the ongoing investigation.

Multiple arrests followed a home invasion in Southwest Miami-Dade, where armed robbers held jeweler York Valdez and his family at gunpoint, stealing $75,000 in valuables and a vehicle.

Police are searching for at least two suspects after a vehicle theft in Coral Gables led to an abandoned car in Coconut Grove. Lockdowns at local schools have been lifted and one person is in custody.

Boca Raton Council member Yvette Drucker runs for Palm Beach County Clerk, avoiding a primary against David Silvers and eyeing a role suited to her experience.