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.

North Miami residents search for missing elderly man, Emilio Gauthier, last seen in a blue plaid shirt and blue jeans. Authorities urge public assistance.

A Miami police officer was hospitalized with minor injuries after their cruiser collided with a sedan. The crash occurred at Northwest 54th Street and 17th Avenue, affecting southbound traffic. The cause is under investigation.

Anthony Mitchell's charge lowered from attempted murder to battery after evidence showed he did not fire a weapon during an altercation with Christopher Davis.

Lourdes Garcia-Mesquida was arrested in Miami for allegedly placing a GPS tracker on her friend's husband's mistress's car, facing aggravated stalking charges.

A Lauderhill jewelry store owner was arrested for selling over $1.6 million in counterfeit luxury goods after an undercover investigation by Chanel and police.

Fully treated wastewater spilled into Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal Waterway due to a subcontractor drilling into a pipe, sparking environmental concerns and repair efforts.

An adult was shot at the Avalon Miramar Park Place apartments in Miramar; their condition is undisclosed and the shooter is still at large. Police are investigating the incident with no official statement yet.

A police chase of a stolen truck in Northwest Miami-Dade led to multiple crashes and the arrest of the driver, who also allegedly assaulted an officer.

Miami is experiencing higher temperatures, with early morning warmth in the 80s and afternoons reaching the low 90s. A slight chance of showers and higher humidity will persist into the next week.