Miami Beach opens new pickleball courts at Flamingo Park, offering locals more opportunities for outdoor activities. Mayor Meiner celebrates the addition to the city's recreational offerings.

Fort Lauderdale is enhancing its approach to homelessness with more coordinated efforts, including new staff and a focus on medical and mental health support, aiming for better integration of services and a balance of enforcement and assistance.

Peruvian national David Cornejo Fernandez sentenced to 80 months for a fraud scheme targeting Spanish-speaking consumers in the U.S. He must also pay over $3 million restitution.

A man was hospitalized after a shooting in Golfview Harbour, Boynton Beach. Police are investigating the incident; the victim's condition is undisclosed.

Hialeah police arrested Fletcher Deno Jimeson in connection with a fatal parking lot shooting on September 10; he faces second-degree murder and firearms charges.

A suspect stole an ambulance from Homestead Hospital and led police on a chase before being captured and returned to the hospital for medical clearance.

A 6-year-old boy is critically ill after nearly drowning in a lake in Margate, FL, but was saved by a neighbor's CPR before emergency services took over.

Miami rappers Trina and Trick Daddy received honorary doctorate degrees from Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University in Texas for their impact on hip-hop culture.

Protests erupted in downtown Miami over the proposed Trump Presidential Library next to Freedom Tower, with accusations of the state's lack of transparency and concerns for community impact.

Florida's minimum wage increased to $14 per hour, as part of a plan to eventually reach $15 by 2026, though concerns remain about the affordability of living costs in the state.

Manhunt for accidentally released convict James Daniels after a clerical error; he was involved in the 2020 double murder of two truckers. Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office cooperates with federal authorities to apprehend "armed and dangerous" Daniels.

In Miami-Dade, a $5.5 million auto fraud scheme led to 21 arrests; criminals used fake documents to purchase cars, which were then linked to other crimes.

A norovirus outbreak on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas affected 71 passengers and one crew member, amidst a rise in cruise ship outbreaks in 2025.