Sargassum blankets South Florida beaches… What about the West coast? Here’s what to know
Sargassum is a type of brown seaweed but recently its abundance has gathered public attention.
Miami-Dade prepares to combat human trafficking ahead of World Cup
As 2026 FIFA World Cup matches prepare to bring millions of visitors to South Florida, the Miami-Dade County Human Trafficking Unit within the State…
Florida attorney general issues subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule.
Person hospitalized after possible shooting in NW Miami-Dade
A person was hospitalized after a possible shooting in northwest Miami-Dade on Wednesday.
‘I squeezed the baby’: Broward woman accused of abusing child, report says
Kimberly Rivera, 29, was charged with aggravated child abuse and child neglect with bodily harm.
Bodycam shows cops shoot at suspects, rescue hostages during Sweetwater armed robbery
New police body camera video shows officers opening fire on suspects and rescuing hostages who’d been tied up during a frightening armed robbery at a…
Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say
A federal appellate court decided last month to keep open the detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz," for the time being, blocking a lower court…
Man accused of molesting girl, 12, on her way to school in Miami Gardens, report says
Carlos Jean, 37, was charged with lewd and lascivious molestation on a child 12-16 years old and battery.
Waymo continues to expand footprint in Miami
According to Waymo, the company is expanding its service by another 50 square miles, bringing the total footprint to 150 square miles.
Miami Jackson Senior High teacher accused of kissing student granted house arrest
A teacher at Miami Jackson Senior High School arrested for alleged sexual conduct with a student was in court Wednesday where a judge granted him house arrest.
Teens save man having heart attack in Cooper City; son says God ‘sent those boys’
Three Cooper City High School students were recognized by the city after stepping in during a medical emergency that could have ended in tragedy.