Miami-Dade County Tax Collector combats scalpers selling DMV appointments, ensuring fair access to services and urging residents to directly book through the official website.

Coral Gables Fire Department rescued a man from an elevator during a medical emergency, using technical rescue techniques. The patient’s condition was not disclosed, respecting privacy.

A Miami man won $1 million from the "500X THE CASH" Florida Lottery scratch-off game, taking a lump-sum payment before taxes and making the selling Publix store eligible for a bonus commission.

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office had students from Felix Varela High School name their new horse, which was dubbed Valor. The students' participation is linked with their agriscience education.

Miami-Dade commission postpones debate on whether to continue fluoridating the county's water, despite health concerns raised by Florida's Surgeon General.

Fort Pierce Police are searching for missing 17-year-old Ethan Diaz, last seen near the Blue Sky Circle apartment complex. The public is urged to provide any information.

A 90-year-old man, Rafael Cotto, was grazed by a stray bullet during a neighborhood shooting in Florida City. His family, deeply concerned, hopes for information leading to safety improvements in their area.

Miami's weather this week includes sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s and 80s, with a slight chance of showers by Monday and advisories for rip currents and small crafts at sea.

Coral Springs gives a $50,000 grant to Perfumania for storefront improvements, amid economic concerns and mixed opinions.

Artie Burns signs with the Miami Dolphins, returning to his roots after playing with Steelers, Bears, and Seahawks, bringing his experience to bolster Miami's secondary.

A woman, Karyn Patricia Alva Torres, died from severe burns after using an accelerant on a bonfire in Port St. Lucie. Her husband sustained non-life-threatening burns.

A Broward man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a woman and her children, leading police on a multi-county chase in Florida, and crashing in Putnam County.

Miami Beach distributes 5,000 drug-detection cards to prevent date-rape during events like spring break. The cards test for GHB and Ketamine in drinks.