Crime & Emergencies in ...
Tear gas was used and 10 people were arrested during a chaotic pro-Palestinian protest at USF, with 9 more arrests at UF amid statewide campus unrest.
Two individuals were arrested in Miami-Dade for allegedly trafficking Cuban women for sex work, with victims forced to meet daily quotas to repay debts.
Politics & Govt in ...
Miami-Dade police hold Project Hero to honor fallen officers, with families and law enforcement paying respects at gravesites, marking Law Enforcement Appreciation Month.
Community & Society in ...
Miami settles a voting rights dispute over redistricting, agreeing on a new map following claims of racial gerrymandering and costly legal battles, with a vote scheduled for May 9.
A Florida man admitted to defrauding the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board by receiving disability benefits while working as a successful real estate broker and flipping houses.
Miami Beach is set to begin renovations on the Flamingo Park lodge, focusing on modernizing and repurposing the once neglected building for community use, with ground breaking scheduled for 5:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Davie, Florida, has completed its annual flood-prevention report, affirming the town's commitment to all 15 recommended action items for flood mitigation.
Davie is hosting a free Pool Party and Water Safety Day on May 18 at Pine Island Fitness and Aquatic Center featuring swimming, education, DJ music, kids' activities, and CPR training.
Sports in ...
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo became the CEO and president of the 2026 World Cup Miami Host Committee after a career in the cruise industry, tasked with managing World Cup events in Miami.
The Florida Supreme Court disciplined nine lawyers, including suspending veteran South Florida attorney Roger Barry Davis, after a Bar investigation found he misappropriated client funds.
A brawl at a Miami bowling alley led to a woman being struck with a bowling ball. Police are searching for the victim and assailant, with potential charges including aggravated battery.
Two Miami women, initially victims of a car burglary, now face murder charges after the thief died from gunshot wounds during a struggle to recover their property.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
McArthur High School in Florida has begun constructing a new STEM building as part of a $17 million upgrade, featuring 19 classrooms to enhance learning in science and technology fields.