Doral's Council Swearing-In Ceremony and State of the City Address are scheduled for December 17, with Mayor Fraga and two council members being sworn in.

Miami Gardens Mayor Rodney Harris emphasized the city's growth and fiscal health in his State of the City Address, detailing achievements, infrastructure development, and economic growth initiatives.

AAA projects 120 million travelers during the holiday season, with 7.1 million from Florida. Travel includes 107 million drivers and increased airfare costs.

A fire at the J Bar J Trailer Ranch Mobile Home Park in Miami-Dade consumed two homes but caused no injuries. Firefighters battled strong winds; the fire's cause is under investigation.

Joseph Voigt faces murder charges for killing his father and injuring his mother in a dispute over employment and video games.

West Grove residents protested at Miami City Hall, claiming the defunct "Old Smokey" incinerator caused health issues and environmental racism. They demand accountability for the site's alleged toxic legacy.

Miramar Police officer George Richardson is charged with child sexual abuse involving a teen from a youth program.

Miami experiences lower-than-average temperatures with chilly mornings in the 50s and highs only reaching the lower 70s, accompanied by windy conditions and potential for rip currents.

Fort Lauderdale's offices will close on Christmas and New Year's Day, affecting trash collection schedules; however, sanitation services will run without interruption on January 1, 2025.

Cesar Pastenes Vallejo is charged with a fatal hit-and-run and driving with a suspended license after the death of moped rider Gardy Petit-Frere in Port St. Lucie.

U.S. Border Patrol arrested a suspected member of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in Palm Beach, close to Mar-a-Lago, highlighting the gang’s reach within the U.S.

A man was hospitalized after a Fort Lauderdale police officer shot him during a mental health crisis. The incident is under Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation.

The Ostrowski family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Brightline Trains LLC following James Ostrowski's death at a "quiet zone" rail crossing in Boca Raton. They claim inadequate signage and safety measures contributed to the incident.