A South Florida pharmacist, Chandra Teerie, was arrested for allegedly forging prescriptions for personal and familial gain, facing over 80 felony charges.

The U.S. Coast Guard has referred the Miami Beach sailboat collision case to the DOJ for potential criminal charges. Three young sailors died in the July incident involving a barge and sailboat.

A pedestrian was hospitalized after a hit-and-run in Miramar, while a separate house fire in the area was extinguished without injuries. Both incidents are under investigation.

A cool air mass has brought lower temperatures and humidity to South Florida, with comfortable weather expected for Halloween evening. Temperatures are to warm gradually over the weekend.

Justin DeBerry won the 2025 Incubate Debate Fall Championship, prevailing over students from Florida, South Carolina, and Virginia, and was commended by Florida Rep. Dan Daley.

Two men were arrested for the sexual battery of a Miami Beach woman who was allegedly drugged and assaulted after a night of partying. Both men are in custody, with bond denied.

Heather Williams, a preschool teacher in Homestead, is charged with child abuse for allegedly pushing and grabbing a 3-year-old student, resulting in bruises.

The Seminole Theatre hosts "Blackity," an art exhibition focused on Black identity, with an opening reception and a month-long display curated by The ArtBeat and the City of Homestead.

Delray Beach has announced a multi-million dollar beach nourishment project to combat coastal erosion, funded partly by federal aid and involving partnerships with multiple agencies, aimed for completion by early 2026.

Douglas Crane, from Palm Beach County Library System, has been named Administrator of the Year by SEFLIN for his leadership and innovations in library services.

Veteran Services Officer Rohn Hultgren was commended by Congressman Brian Mast for his outstanding service to veterans, including securing $100,000 for a veteran by providing crucial evidence for a claim.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10556 will host a Veterans Day Program featuring patriotic elements at Veteran’s Memorial Park, supported by Palm Beach County and local sponsors.

Organizations in South Florida are collaborating to provide disaster relief to areas in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa, with efforts to expedite aid led by the Consul General, Food For The Poor, GEM, and the WFP.