Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers helps shelter pets find homes by covering their adoption fees for each goal he scores, in a program called Benny's Buddies.

A Fort Lauderdale home was destroyed by a fire following a cookout, but no injuries were reported and a treasured photo survived. The cause is under investigation, possibly linked to the AC unit.

Thirteen people were rescued after their boat caught fire on the Miami River, with no injuries reported, thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard and Miami Fire Rescue.

Memorial Day ceremonies and tributes took place in Miami Beach and across the US, including a wreath-laying, a 21-gun salute, the Hyundai Air Show, and remembrances at Arlington National Cemetery, all honoring fallen service members.

An employee at an Oakland Park Wendy's accidentally drove an SUV into the restaurant, causing damage but no serious injuries, with no customers present at the time.

A man died from electrocution while trimming trees in Southwest Miami-Dade, with investigators and FPL commenting on the risks of working near power lines.

An officer shot a driver who hit him with a car near Miami's Bayfront Park during a music festival; both were hospitalized, causing panic among attendees. The incident is under investigation.

Miami and Fort Lauderdale set warm overnight temperature records for May 25, experiencing high heat and brief showers, with continued hot and unsettled weather expected.

Lightning strikes ignited two attic fires in Port St. Lucie, causing smoldering insulation and burnt electrical wires. Firefighters responded, performed salvage work, and the power was cut as a precaution. No injuries were reported.

A former Miami Police civilian employee faces charges for attempting to fraudulently obtain over $63,000 in rental assistance, using falsified documents and filing a false police report.

A juvenile was fatally shot in West Palm Beach's Tamarind neighborhood; the incident is under investigation, and the victim's identity remains undisclosed.

After decades, Festival Marketplace near Coral Springs is closing, affecting 250+ vendors. A 2022 Pompano Beach zoning change allows warehouse development, with 470,000 sq. ft. of new space planned, signaling an end to the local retail era.

An early morning I-95 crash in Pompano Beach resulted in at least one fatality and closed southbound lanes for hours during investigation and cleanup.