Authorities are searching for Asiya Patterson, a 13-year-old girl who went missing after leaving her school in Pembroke Pines. She was last seen wearing a blue shirt and beige shorts.

Opa-locka's building operations manager, King Leonard, was arrested and charged with bribery for manipulating contract bids for a community center painting project.

Andy Santana, a former mayoral campaign treasurer, was arrested for allegedly engaging in unlawful sexual activity with a minor. Alex Otaola, the candidate he worked for, has distanced himself from the incident.

Two Broward Sheriff's deputies were attacked, with one's ear partially bitten off by a violent man at a Pompano Beach gas station. They were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The assailant is in custody with charges pending.

The City of Hollywood has launched the Holly-Go Community Shuttle to transport voters to polling locations for free on Election Day, aiming to increase voter turnout.

Miami Beach will hold a ceremony on Oct. 7 to remember the Hamas attack in Israel one year ago, honoring the victims and underscoring the city's solidarity with Israel.

Miami-Dade County officials advise voters to prepare for a lengthy ballot in the upcoming November 5th General Election and offer online tools for reviewing sample ballots in advance.

Miami-Dade County removed its 500th derelict vessel from Biscayne Bay as part of a cleanup program addressing marine debris and abandoned boats to protect the local ecosystem.

District 5 Commissioner Eileen Higgins partners with BizHack Academy to offer a free eight-week "AI for Marketing and Sales" course to help local businesses in Miami-Dade County.

The Office of Economic and Small Business Development will host a Pitch Competition & Graduation event to foster local entrepreneurship in Davie, with a total prize pool of $22,500.

Lotus Garden Restaurant in Coral Gables has closed after 37 years due to financial pressures, including high rent. The beloved local Thai eatery was noted for its consistent menu and family operation.

OnlyFans model Adriana Vieira drowned during a yacht party in Miami. The autopsy confirmed no drugs and drowning as the cause. She was a Brazilian native and online influencer.

A Delray Beach man was arrested on charges of traveling to meet a minor for a sexual encounter, including lewd and lascivious battery and unlawful use of a device.