Rosa Mena was charged with practicing medicine without a license and causing bodily harm after a botched illegal Botox treatment from her makeshift clinic led to a patient's facial paralysis.

Andres Fiallo Estupinian faced a vehicular homicide charge in Miami-Dade court for a crash that killed jogger Andrew Loretta; a $100,000 bond and passport surrender were ordered.

Florida Democratic lawmakers criticize a planned official tour of Alligator Alcatraz as 'sanitized', arguing it won't show true conditions. Miami-Dade Mayor denied access, while state officials defend facility standards.

Cuban national Michel Duarte Suarez pleaded guilty to stealing $800,000 from an elderly victim's bank account using fraudulent checks and was extradited from Panama for prosecution.

A former Miami-Dade Transit supervisor and his wife were sentenced for a bribery scheme involving Metrorail contracts, with prison time and probation assigned respectively.

A seasoned Miami-Dade deputy, Pedro Villalonga, was arrested on DUI charges in the Florida Keys after showing signs of impairment. He has been relieved of duty pending investigation.

A police chase in North Miami ended in a shootout, injuring two officers and critically wounding a teenager. The chaos followed the pursuit of a stolen car and resulted in two suspects detained and an ongoing investigation.

A two-year-old child reported missing in Miramar was found dead in a local lake after a community-wide search.

Miami's weather forecast includes likely showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm with a high near 89°F and a 60% chance of rain. Evening showers have a 40% probability, with consistent rain chances through the weekend.

Miami-Dade County is breaking ground on a new Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3) to enhance emergency coordination, which includes office spaces, a training center, and resilience features for crises like hurricanes.

Miami-Dade County's Mayor launches a Boater Safety and Bay Education Task Force to improve waterway safety, addressing a high rate of accidents and lack of boater education.

Raoul Joseph, an 81-year-old with onset dementia, who had been missing in Palm Beach County, was safely found. The community and law enforcement's combined efforts aided his return.

Stuart Police investigate a spree of car burglaries, including thefts of valuables and firearms from unlocked vehicles. They advise the community to lock cars and secure belongings.