Coast Guard Offloads $227 Million in Seized Drugs at Port Everglades
The Coast Guard offloaded nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine and over 3,300 pounds of marijuana at Port Everglades, worth about $227 million, after six interdiction missions.
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Dog Discovered Submerged and Tied to Blocks in Coconut Grove
A submerged dog bound to concrete blocks was found in Coconut Grove, prompting a widely shared video; authorities then detained a person thought to be the owner on unrelated charges.
Georgia Woman Jailed in Monroe County Over $6K Scam
A Georgia woman, 37, was arrested and jailed on a felony charge for allegedly scamming a Florida Keys couple out of over $6,000.
Miami-Dade Euthanizes Over 3,000 Roosters from Illegal Ring
Miami-Dade officials seized and euthanized over 3,000 roosters tied to an alleged illegal cockfighting ring on Oct. 13, 2026. The state bans cockfighting and routinely conducts raids on such activities.
No Kings Starts Early‑Voting Drive in South Florida Saturday
No Kings and the Vote Early campaign are organizing early‑voting events in Miami on Oct 17, 2026, to shift their protest focus toward promoting early voting across South Florida.
Teen Engineer Develops Burger-Flavored Tomatoes
A 17-year-old Miami researcher is genetically engineering tomatoes to taste like burgers, with the goal of making a global impact.
Small Plane Lands Safely After Nose Gear Failure
A small plane landed safely at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on Oct. 13, 2026 after its nose gear failed, prompting a closure of Runway 9 for investigation.
Rodent Droppings and Insects Prompt Closures at South Florida Eateries
Inspectors found rodent droppings and improperly stored fish at a Miami Shores golf club, and a Parkland café was shut down due to flying insects, highlighting ongoing sanitation issues in South Florida eateries.
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Miami Hit‑and‑Run
A pedestrian was injured in a Tuesday morning hit‑and‑run in Miami and hospitalized, while police investigate the fleeing driver.
Broward Commissioners Vote to Sue Sheriff Over Facility Access
Broward County Commissioners voted on Oct. 13 to sue Sheriff Gregory Tony to gain access to a sheriff’s office facility amid a budget dispute over taxpayer spending.
Two Doral Men Charged in Facebook Marketplace Kidnapping
Two men in Doral were charged with kidnapping and robbery after luring a victim through Facebook Marketplace, according to Miami-Dade Police.
FBI raid nets three arrests in Miami-Dade cockfighting ring
A federal raid in Miami-Dade on Oct. 9 led to three arrests and uncovered a cockfighting operation with thousands of roosters, violating state law.
BMW Fleeing Troopers Crashes, Three Hospitalized
A BMW that evaded a traffic stop on the Palmetto Expressway crashed after a pursuit, hospitalizing three occupants. The incident occurred at 4:13 a.m. on Monday.
Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation at Auburndale Elementary
An exterior gas tank leak at Auburndale Elementary caused officials to evacuate students and clear the school building.
Armed Man Arrested on Palmetto Bay Rooftop
Deputies arrested an armed man on a Palmetto Bay rooftop after a 2 a.m. shooting call, with no injuries reported.
Miami Coral Park High Resumes After False Bomb Threat
Miami Coral Park Senior High ended its lockdown on Monday after a bomb threat was deemed a hoax, allowing classes to continue as usual.
Small Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing Near Miami Executive Airport
A small plane performed an emergency landing near Miami Executive Airport on Oct. 12, 2026, with no injuries or traffic impact.
Two South Florida Rescue Teams Return After Hurricane Isaias Mission
Two South Florida US&R teams have returned home after providing disaster‑relief support in the Florida Panhandle following Hurricane Isaias.
Assault suspect hospitalized after fleeing police and crashing in Miami
A suspect accused of assault fled a police traffic stop at 4 a.m., crashed into a pole on Northeast Second Avenue, and was taken to a hospital.
Fare Hike Keeps Miami Buses Running Amid Budget Gap
Miami-Dade Transit raised fares on Monday to avoid bus service cuts amid a budget shortfall, aiming to cover a larger funding gap threatening routes.
