Holiday travelers face high gas prices, hot weather for Independence Day weekend

Top travel destinations currently include areas near cruise terminals such as Seattle, Orlando, and Miami.

• Jul 3

Inside the security operations for July Fourth celebrations in D.C.

The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation.

• Jul 3

Bicyclist struck and killed by Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale

Detectives have shut down the SR 84 westbound lanes due to the investigation.

• Jul 3

Miami-Dade woman accused of leaving her dog in hot car in the Keys

Deputies say the estimated temperature inside the vehicle appeared to exceed 100 degrees.

• Jul 3

Sources: Trump likely to pardon pollution violators; weighing clemency for Diddy

President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.

• Jul 3

How to watch tonight's Argentina vs. Cape Verde in the FIFA World Cup

The match will be a win-or-go-home match at Miami Stadium, one of the last of the Round of 32.

• Jul 3

Fourth of July weekend will see some rain activity in South Florida

The NEXT Weather Team is monitoring several rounds of rain for the Independence Day weekend in South Florida.

• Jul 3

South Florida congresswoman visits Miramar ICE facility

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is condemning conditions inside the Miramar Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office, describing them as "horrific" following an unannounced visit to the facility.

• Jul 3

What's open and closed on July 3 and July 4? See which stores are operating.

Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.

• Jul 3

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

• Jul 4

World Cup inspires interactive soccer art exhibit in Wynwood

As the FIFA Club World Cup brings fans to South Florida, the Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood is celebrating the global game with an immersive exhibit blending street art, soccer and community.

• Jul 2

Florida families urge boating safety after recent holiday tragedies

As thousands of boaters prepare to head out for the Independence Day weekend, South Florida families affected by deadly boating accidents are reminding others that simple safety precautions can save lives.

• Jul 3

Florida gets $124 million more in FEMA recovery funding

FEMA announced more than $124 million in new Florida recovery and mitigation funding tied to Hurricanes Helene, Milton and past disasters.

• Jul 2

Bessent on Trump's crypto earnings: "I don't think there's an appearance problem"

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.

• Jul 2

Everglades has drought-level water shortages, fueling wildfires

On Thursday, low water lines were visible throughout the area, a stark contrast to what airboat captains say the landscape looks like during a normal rainy season.

• Jul 2

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