Two died and one was injured in a house fire in Northwest Miami-Dade. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with arson being a possible motive.

The City of Miami agreed to a $12.5 million settlement with Little Havana businesses, ending a lawsuit accusing Commissioner Joe Carollo of targeted code enforcement abuses. The City Commission saw the settlement as a cost-saving measure.

Michael Luprecio from Homestead pleaded guilty to attempted kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl, avoiding prison for two years of community control and eight years probation.

Two people were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in Miramar after police responded to gunshots. Details are limited, pending the ongoing investigation.

South Florida experiences high temperatures post-Hurricane Helene, with a Heat Advisory in effect and minimal rain expected. The National Hurricane Center watches a potential tropical disturbance.

Hurricane Helene leaves a path of destruction, historic flooding and power outages in Southeast US, with at least 38 deaths reported across multiple states.

A police chase in Miami-Dade involving robbery detectives led to a crash, a shooting, and two arrests, one of which was a minor. The confrontation after the crash resulted in one man being shot and hospitalized.

Ralph Cutié, MIA CEO, was named the 2024 Best Airport Industry Leader by FXExpress Publications. MIA also won Best Family-Friendly Airport and Favorite Airport Shopping at an NYC ceremony.

Miami-Dade County is mailing out about 260,000 vote-by-mail ballots and emphasizes the convenience of this voting method ahead of the election. Voters are reminded to renew their requests for mail ballots by October 24.

West Palm Beach prepares for Tropical Storm Helene by checking storm drains and mobilizing extra crews to manage potential flooding. The city urges residents to clear debris and avoid flooded roads.

Coral Springs completes its first thorough tree inventory, funded by a grant and conducted by consultants, to improve urban forestry management and canopy growth.

Officer John P. Deegan of Miami-Dade Police will be honored as Officer of the Month for August 2024 and receive the Lifesaving Award for his actions in saving a gunshot victim.

Local police urge the public to help find Janice Haney, an 88-year-old missing woman last seen in Plantation, FL, wearing a pink shirt, white pants, and flower-patterned sneakers. She may be confused and cannot swim.