Police arrested Willian Velasquez for a fatal hit-and-run in Pompano Beach involving victim Don Larkin; Velasquez faces charges including leaving the scene of an accident.

A shooting near a youth baseball game in Cutler Bay led to a scramble for safety; two men were wounded but uncooperative with police. The incident shook the normally peaceful community.

Two Florida lottery players won $1 million each; one from a Powerball drawing and another from a scratch-off ticket, with the Powerball jackpot continuing to grow.

James E. May has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Mounts Botanical Garden, assuming the role on November 18, 2024, after a nationwide search.

Palm Beach County commences aerial mosquito control on October 23, 2024, covering 265,000 acres post-sundown if weather permits, with a hotline for updates and recommendations for personal protection.

The Taft Street Improvement Project in Hollywood is paused as the city and FDOT discuss scope changes to protect trees and reduce costs, affecting pedestrian and cyclist safety upgrades.

Donald Trump addressed Hispanic leaders in Miami to sway the Latino vote, touting his administration's achievements, while Kamala Harris campaigns in battleground states, both targeting the influential Georgia electorate.

A woman died in a collision in Pompano Beach when the Mustang she was in was hit by a Malibu. The drivers and another passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is under investigation.

Florida sees a spike in Vibrio vulnificus cases, a bacteria causing severe infections, with 76 cases and 13 deaths this year, post-hurricane flooding.

A cargo vessel's captain was airlifted to a hospital after a fall on his ship near the Port of Miami; Miami-Dade Fire Rescue coordinated the emergency response.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries was arrested on sex trafficking charges in Florida alongside two associates, with details pending a U.S. Attorney's Office press conference.

Officer Marcel Vera of the Miami-Dade Police Department was named Officer of the Month for September 2024 for his proactive work and lifesaving actions.

A motorcyclist died after crashing with a vehicle and falling onto railroad tracks near Miami International Airport. Authorities are investigating the incident.