Erik Spoelstra is named the new head coach of the USA Basketball men’s national team, succeeding Steve Kerr for the 2027 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. He has previously led the Miami Heat to success, reinforcing his elite coaching status.

A deputy-involved shooting near Glade View Elementary in Belle Glade injured one after a reported assault; the suspect allegedly armed, was shot by police and is expected to recover.

Miami Beach police rescued four men from rough waters after their boat capsized; body camera footage showed the late-night rescue operation. No injuries were reported.

A woman is detained for questioning after a man was found dead in a Fort Pierce home; officials say the incident appears isolated with no community threat.

Two Miami police officers were shot and hospitalized while responding to a gun detection report in Allapattah. They are stable, and a suspect is barricaded.

Routine railroad crossing maintenance in East Boca Raton is leading to weeks of detours, with detailed closure plans extending through early November, as reported by BocaNewsNow and the City of Boca Raton's Facebook page.

Publix allows open carry of firearms in Florida stores, following a court decision overturning the state's ban, prompting mixed reactions among customers.

A man threatened a rabbi with a fake gun outside a Miami Beach synagogue. Identified as Christopher Martinez, he has a history of over 80 arrests. He faces charges, including aggravated assault with prejudice. His bond is set at $25,000.

Miami-Dade County's WOW Mobile Veterinary Clinic provides essential pet services in underserved areas, funded by Friends of Miami Animals Foundation Inc., at no cost to pet owners.

Miami is facing showers and thunderstorms with an 80% chance of rain and potential flooding. High humidity and calm winds may lead to standing water. A cold front is expected to bring drier air and lower humidity this weekend.

Miami-Dade's Hometown Heroes Parade is returning to Tropical Park on November 1 to celebrate local first responders with a festival and fireworks finale.

Vice Chairman Kionne L. McGhee teams up with the Miami-Dade Bar to offer a weekly Lawyer Referral Service in Cutler Bay to help residents access legal representation.

The Ultra Music Festival announced its 2026 lineup featuring DJ Snake, Illenium, and others, with tickets on sale for the event in Miami's Bayfront Park.