Willie Simmons began his tenure as FIU Panthers head coach with a 42-9 win over Bethune-Cookman, featuring strong offense and defense, as reported by Local 10 and FIU Sports.

Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again, planning to keep operations normal while addressing financial challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and market competition.

Blink 182 began their "Missionary Impossible" tour with a nostalgia-filled concert at Hard Rock Live, playing classic hits and rarely performed songs, with humor and energy marking the event.

A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to entice a minor and sending explicit material to a person he believed was a 13-year-old girl.

Michael Douglas of Escondido is sentenced to life in prison for distributing CSAM and attempting to entice a minor for sex, following a trial that revealed his repeated offenses.

A Broward County judge, Woody Clermont, faces reprimand for improperly intervening in a friend's domestic violence case, possibly compromising judicial integrity.

The search continues for Carmela Allieser, an 18-year-old who disappeared in July. Authorities and the community seek public assistance to locate her.

A shooting in Fort Lauderdale resulted in three hospitalizations, including a child; areas around Northwest 7th Avenue were connected; police seek community help.

University of Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes was arrested for a crash in May that killed three people, facing vehicular homicide and reckless driving charges.

South Florida is expecting a wet weekend with a high chance of thunderstorms and temperatures up to 91°F, creating uncomfortable conditions due to high humidity and heat index values.

Miami-Dade County and Miami EdTech have been nominated for "Collaboration of the Year" at the Golden Palms Awards for their Workforce.Miami initiative.

Margate officials received accolades from the Florida League of Cities for their commitment to excellence and education, with the mayor earning a Bronze Certificate of Merit and two others achieving Gold Certificates of Excellence.

Scheduled overnight lane closures on Beeline Highway, from Haverhill to Jog Rd. and on the Turnpike bridge, will occur September 2-5 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.