A 5-year-old girl was rescued from a hot car at a Walmart while the woman with her, Martine Louis-Jacques, was shopping. She left the scene before police arrived; her relationship with the child is unclear. She faces a charge of child neglect.

Miami is facing a hot week with high temperatures, potential thunderstorms, and a heat index reaching up to 106 degrees, with advisories for heat and scattered storms affecting commutes.

Homestead is seeking development compliance experts for building permit processing, plan reviews, and inspections. Proposals are due by September 19. Details and submission instructions are available on Homestead's website.

Fitch Ratings upgraded Deerfield Beach's financial ratings, citing strong financial resilience and a prudent approach to maintaining reserves, despite some economic and demographic challenges.

The West Palm Beach Fire Department will host its 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and a new 5K Walk & Run on September 8, 2024, to honor fallen heroes and support charities.

Fort Pierce police search for an escaped mental health patient with a violent history near Indian River State College, ensuring the public is not in danger.

An electrical fire has caused a prolonged power outage at Courtyards 2 in Hialeah, affecting about 30 units and leaving residents struggling with the heat for six days.

SWAT teams resolved a standoff at WoodSpring Suites in Tamarac, where 28-year-old Courtney Toddman had barricaded himself, making threats. Toddman was taken into custody without reported injuries.

Miami-Dade County polls opened early for voting, with options for in-person and mail-in ballots. Voters need ID to cast their votes, with provisions for provisional ballots. All in line by 7 p.m. can vote.

A West Palm Beach man was sentenced to five years for not meeting sex offender registration requirements, involving undisclosed emails, a social network account, and a move to Georgia.

A car crashed into a Vero Beach Olive Garden, leading to emergency responses and the driver's hospitalization. The cause is under investigation with no current reports of further injuries.

Miami Police are searching for 64-year-old Hector Malu, last seen in Allapattah. He is endangered, wearing a white t-shirt, dark shorts, and an Astros hat.

South Florida voters participate in the primary with mayor, sheriff, and U.S. Senate races highlighted in Miami-Dade and Broward counties amidst lower turnout.