Possible lightning strike injures man in south Miami-Dade, MDFR says
The incident took place in the area of Southwest 182nd Avenue and Southwest 248th Street.
DeSantis confirms "Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down operations
Conditions at "Alligator Alcatraz" were criticized by lawyers, families and human rights groups who claimed detainees were mistreated.
Florida weighing a change to bar undocumented students from universities
The proposed policy states: "A person who is not lawfully present in the United States shall not be eligible for initial enrollment in any state university which, for the two most recent academic years, did not admit all academically qualified candidates."
Surfside community prepares to commemorate 5 years since condo collapse
Investigators noted that two of these columns had begun to deteriorate approximately three weeks before the collapse.
Frederica Wilson backs Oliver Gilbert in race to succeed her in Congress
The longtime South Florida congresswoman backed Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert on Monday, citing his experience and leadership record.
2 dead, 1 detained in southwest Miami-Dade, MDSO says
A man and woman were found dead in southwest Miami-Dade, and one man was detained pending the investigation.
Safety measures in place as heat advisory hits South Florida
Volunteers from the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust have been distributing cold water and providing directions to cooling centers for the unhoused in downtown Miami.
Proposed Florida tax amendment sparks debate over municipal budgets
The amendment aims to reduce property taxes by raising the homestead exemption—the value of a home shielded from non-school taxes—from $50,000 to $250,000 over the next two years.
Miami-Dade County moves to acquire PortMiami's sole fuel depot
The county's move to use the government's power to take private property for public benefit comes after the nearly 10-acre site was sold to a private developer last year.
1 killed, 4 injured in southwest Miami-Dade explosion, officials say
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to a reported explosion on Southwest 87th Avenue on Monday.
Kendrick Meek Jr. enters crowded race for Florida's District 24
Kendrick Meek Jr., 29, announced he is running for the seat that was once held by his grandmother, Carrie Meek, and his father, Kendrick Meek.
Florida District 20 candidates' plan to consolidate Black vote falls apart
Luther Campbell, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Dale Holness, and Elijah Manley had discussed one or two of them bowing out of the race but could not decide who that should be by the filing deadline.
Broward single mother living in car as affordability crisis deepens
Ashley Walker says Wednesday night was the first night she had to sleep in her car, the latest low point in a months-long struggle with rising housing costs and job loss.
Miami study underway for how heat can economically impact residents
An effort is underway to precisely measure how Miami's scorching summer heat is affecting residents in some of the area's most vulnerable neighborhoods.
South Florida immigration attorney reacts to FIFA referee denied entry to US
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was preparing to join other FIFA referees who were already in Miami.