Examining the far-reaching impact of the MSD Public Safety Commission
Among many changes, the commission’s work led directly to every school having a school resource officer or an armed guardian on campus, and major strides…
DeSantis sets execution for man, 80, convicted in 1986 double murder
Dominick Anthony Occhicone, 80, is scheduled to die by lethal injection July 28 at Florida State Prison near Starke, according to the warrant DeSantis signed on…
Teen who drowned in SW Miami-Dade ID’d, 2nd teen remains critical, deputies say
Deputies said that on Saturday, just after 7 p.m., Florida City Police arrived at 33600 N. Redland Road after receiving reports of a near-drowning.
Pair battered teen during Tesla charging station dispute in Aventura, cops say
Two men are facing charges after a dispute over a space at a Tesla charging station in Aventura ended with a teen being battered, police said.
Woman killed in alligator attack while swimming in Florida river, FWC says
A woman was killed after she was attacked by an alligator while swimming in a Florida river, authorities said.
10 places to watch the fireworks in South Florida for 4th of July 2026
The United States of America is turning 250 years old. Here are 10 places where you can go to celebrate this national milestone.
Woman hits her mother multiple times in the back inside Miami-Dade transit bus, report says
Gloria Roque, 38, was charged with aggravated battery on a person 65 or older.
Gov. DeSantis wields hefty veto pen, signs Florida budget
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his eighth and final budget of his tenure Monday, vetoing more than $800 million from a $114.5 billion spending plan.
Florida man went into neighbor’s home and shot dog that bit child, sheriff says
A Florida man is facing charges after he broke into a neighbor’s home and fatally shot their dog after the pet bit a young child, authorities said.
What’s open and closed in South Florida during the U.S.’ 250th anniversary?
Check out which of your favorite stores are open (or closed) during fourth of July in Miami and Broward.
Margate elementary school teacher arrested for bringing stun gun on campus, cops say
A teacher at an elementary school in Margate has been arrested for allegedly bringing a stun gun on campus, authorities said.