22-year-old Yican Wu was arrested in Stuart, Florida, for attempting to extort $40K by posing as a federal agent, linked to a wider fraud scheme involving scammers targeting local residents.

A fire broke out at an Opa-locka junkyard, torching cars and causing extensive damage without injuries. Over forty Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to extinguish the fire; the cause is under investigation.

Two people were shot following an argument in Fort Pierce, with the man dying from his injuries and the woman undergoing surgery. The incident is under active investigation.

Two I-95 crashes in South Florida led to road closures and delays; a box truck rollover near Ives Dairy Road and another collision in Lake Worth Beach.

Tropical Storm Imelda is passing east of Miami with little impact expected, but causing a high risk of rip currents offshore. Florida's weather will include breezy conditions, chances of showers, and high temperatures continuing throughout the week.

Two Miami Beach entrepreneurs promised to revive beloved retail brands born in Boston and the SF Bay Area, but federal regulators say it was all an elaborate $112 million con game. The scheme targeted iconic American chains that millions of shoppers once trusted, turning nostalgia into fraud

A Boca Raton man was arrested after barricading himself in a Florida Keys home, threatening to kill deputies responding to a trespassing report. He faces several charges.

Darrell Hunter was officially sworn in as Delray Beach's police chief, a role he's aimed for since joining the force. The community showed strong support at the ceremony.

A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a train in Miami's Overtown neighborhood, as reported by NBC Miami. Miami Police and emergency services responded, with ongoing investigations into the incident.

David Jolly receives endorsements from over 40 Democratic officials in Broward County for his 2026 Florida governor bid, indicating bipartisan support.

The body of a missing jet-skier was found in a Kendall canal in Miami-Dade following a search by local authorities and the FWC. The investigation is ongoing.

Palm Beach Zoo introduces a shared habitat for golden lion tamarins and Hoffman's two-toed sloths, meant to mimic their natural environment and promote conservation.

A cement truck caught fire on Miami's Dolphin Expressway; Miami-Dade Fire Rescue extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported. Traffic was disrupted, and the cause is under investigation.