California man gets 40 years after MIA search uncovers child exploitation
Jacob Hart was returning through Miami from a Haiti mission trip, where authorities uncovered child exploitation linked to his work at a California church.
What to know about Florida's 2026 lobster mini season
Florida's 2026 lobster mini season runs July 29-30, and officials are urging boaters to follow safety rules and spiny lobster harvesting regulations.
Invasive Argentine tegus are spreading across Miami
Florida's invasive Argentine black and white tegus are thriving in South Florida, with Miami-Dade reporting more sightings than any other county in the U.S.
Miami caregiver allegedly stole $24,000 to gamble at casinos
Miami-Dade deputies say a Miami caregiver stole thousands of dollars from the victim's bank account, using the money to gamble at local casinos.
Florida woman says Cyclospora parasite left her bedridden for days
A South Florida woman says a Cyclospora infection left her bedridden and severely dehydrated, as doctors warn the parasite can cause weeks of lingering illness.
Why the Guadalupe River rises so fast during Texas floods
The Guadalupe River can surge with astonishing speed during heavy rain.
South Florida cold case victim identified as metro Atlanta woman
After nearly 43 years as a Jane Doe, DNA testing identified a woman found dead in the Florida Everglades as Shelia Ann Nichols of Decatur, Georgia.
Florida man accused of leaving puppy to starve in locked garage
An 18-year-old Palm Coast man was arrested after Flagler County deputies said he left a puppy locked in a garage without food, causing her to die.
Florida man faces 10 years in prison over Smokey Bear sign thefts
A Florida man accused of stealing Smokey Bear signs from state parks and selling them online has been indicted on a federal theft charge.
Fast-growing Everglades wildfire raises concerns in Broward
A wildfire in the Florida Everglades has burned thousands of acres west of Broward County, prompting concerns about smoke, wildlife and the fire's potential spread.
Child found dead in vehicle outside Plantation daycare, police say
A child was found dead inside a vehicle outside a Plantation daycare, prompting a police investigation and renewing warnings about the dangers of hot cars.
Missing 6-year-old found dead in pond near Riverdale, police say
A 6-year-old nonverbal boy who disappeared Sunday in Riverdale was found dead in a nearby pond Monday morning, police say.
Video shows man allegedly throwing dog from truck in Broward
A delivery driver was arrested after police say he was caught on camera throwing a dog from a box truck in Pembroke Pines.
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.
South Florida marks 5 years since Surfside's Champlain Towers collapse
Family members, survivors and community leaders gathered in Surfside to remember the 98 people killed in the Champlain Towers South collapse.