Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres outlines plans for the new academic year, focusing on student experience, closing the achievement gap, and highlighting local educational leadership.

Broward County is conducting mosquito control from August 13-20 using the eco-friendly larvicide, VectoBac WDG. Residents can take preventive measures and request services.

Broward County opens a new, modern $103 million elections facility to enhance voting security and accessibility, featuring advanced technology and open weekdays for voter services.

A woman was arrested for unintentionally bringing a gun to a Florida high school event after it fell from her purse. The metal detectors were not in use at the time.

A poll shows Kamala Harris leading over Donald Trump in Miami-Dade, hinting at a shift back to Democratic support in the historically blue, recently swing region.

The Broward Sheriff's Office is searching for Boncia Merger, a 15-year-old girl missing for nearly three weeks, last seen at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

A women's apparel company, Alexis LLC, settled for $7.6 million over claims it underreported the value of imports to avoid customs duties. The settlement is not an admission of guilt.

A Fort Lauderdale man has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for a hate crime, assaulting a Muslim postal worker and attempting to remove her hijab.

A Missing Child Alert has been issued for Liah Meza, an 8-year-old from Homestead, believed to be with her mother and her boyfriend, possibly heading to Louisiana.

Miami's forecast includes a 30% chance of rain and thunderstorms, especially post-3pm, with high heat index values up to 105 degrees and light southeast winds. Skies will be partly sunny with a high near 91 degrees.

Fort Lauderdale's tap water may change color due to maintenance at the Peele-Dixie plant, with the alternative Fiveash plant using a different treatment process. The water remains safe to drink.

Two Monroe County air ambulance officials were indicted for alleged roles in narcotics theft, facing charges including misconduct and evidence tampering.

Commissioner Bastien leads two back-to-school events in Miami District 2, providing essential supplies to students and fostering community connections with local law enforcement.