The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded over 12,750 pounds of drugs worth $94 million in Florida, as part of Operation Pacific Viper, arresting 29 suspected smugglers.

Victor Tony Jones was the 13th inmate executed in Florida this year, setting a state record, after being convicted for a 1990 double murder. His appeals, based on intellectual disability and abuse, were rejected.

A hoax call targeting Temple Beth El Synagogue in Hollywood on Yom Kippur led to a police response. Investigations are ongoing to hold the caller accountable. Similar swatting incidents occurred across Florida, disrupting Jewish communities.

Miami International Airport is to receive a $94 million federal grant for modernization, including new terminals and runway improvements, as part of a larger $9 billion program.

The National Weather Service forecasts a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms in Miami after 3pm, with Northwest winds shifting Northeast and temperatures nearing 89 degrees. Thunderstorm-heavy areas may experience higher rainfall tonight.

Two bodies were found in a submerged Nissan with Mississippi plates in a St. Lucie County canal; the victims, a couple, had been returning from Miami when their car crashed into the canal. Foul play is not suspected, and the investigation is ongoing.

The SLCSO is investigating a car found hanging over a Fort Pierce canal and seeks witnesses as they search for the driver and explore a possible connection to another incident.

A Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputy, Jordan Aristide, was arrested for allegedly assaulting his brother following a dispute over altering a front door lock.

Marcel Rapheal Agnew, 19, was arrested in Fort Pierce with eight pounds of marijuana, Promethazine with Codeine, and $14,708 in cash. He faces multiple drug-related charges.

Isaac Lopez caused a bomb scare at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, falsely claiming his backpack contained a bomb and alarming the congregation. He was arrested and faces charges.

Miami-Dade Sheriff's lieutenant Brian Pfeiffer was arrested for a physical dispute with his wife, involving the forceful removal of her cellphone. Another deputy faced similar charges; both cases are under investigation.

West Palm Beach Police Department won the 2025 Aerial Achievement Award for their pioneering Drone as First Responder Program, setting new standards in emergency response with the Skydio X-10 drone.

Miami-Dade County offices are closed for Columbus/Indigenous People's Day, but essential services like garbage collection and public transit will operate normally. Golf courses are open, libraries are closed, and marina alerts are available.