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  • HEALTHAug 24 · 10:54 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Aug. 24: Heat indices to reach 100 degrees; rain returns in afternoon

    While low temperatures are in the upper 70s, heat indices are expected to reach 100 degrees, with high temperatures reaching the lower 90s. Air quality is moderate due to brush fires and Saharan dust, advising caution for those with respiratory issues. Showers and storms will return after midday and early evening hours.

  • CRIMEAug 23 · 03:21 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Woman stabs man multiple times during ‘altercation’ in Lauderhill, cops say

    Lauderhill police detained a woman who stabbed a man multiple times during an altercation on Saturday evening in the 4400 block of Northwest 12th Court. The victim was taken to Broward Health Medical Center, where he was reported as stable. Authorities stated that they have not identified the woman or provided details about what led to the stabbing, and the investigation remains open.

  • HEALTHAug 22 · 12:09 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Doctor warns overloaded backpacks can cause neck, back strain in kids

    Pediatric experts warn that overloaded or improperly worn backpacks can cause neck and back strain in students. Dr. Skyler Kalady recommends limiting a backpack’s weight to no more than 10% of a child’s body weight, ensuring children use both straps, and positioning the bag on the lower back. Parents are also encouraged to have children clean out unnecessary supplies regularly.

  • SCIENCEAug 21 · 10:53 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Heat & Storms Continue Across South Florida

    South Florida expects a hot day with a Heat Advisory issued for Miami-Dade and Broward, accompanied by scattered storms that could lead to localized flooding. The weekend remains prone to stormy weather, though storm coverage will shift toward the interior and Southwest Florida by Sunday. For tropical activity, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two areas in the Atlantic as hurricane season continues.

  • SCIENCEAug 19 · 11:53 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Record Repeat?

    South Florida is experiencing record heat, with a heat advisory issued for Miami-Dade and Broward counties as the heat index is forecast up to 112 degrees. Despite the extreme temperatures, scattered showers and storms are expected this afternoon from the sea-breeze. Looking ahead, typical August patterns include a daily chance of showers/storms and highs in the lower-90s.

  • CRIMEAug 17 · 11:06 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Death investigation underway in West Park

    A death investigation commenced Monday morning in West Park at the 2300 block of Southwest 46th Avenue. A body was found at the scene, but authorities have not disclosed how the person died. The local news crew was present, and the scene has since cleared.

  • SCIENCEAug 17 · 10:29 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Hottest Week of Summer Ahead

    South Florida faces its hottest week of summer, with heat alerts issued for Miami-Dade and Broward counties as the heat index could soar up to 110 degrees. This extreme weather is caused by a gigantic heat dome dominating the southern United States. Though the tropical update reports that the Atlantic basin is quiet, cooling temperatures are not anticipated until the end of the work week.

  • HEALTHAug 15 · 11:41 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Heat Advisory

    A heat advisory is active for Miami-Dade and Broward counties due to a forecast high heat index of 110 degrees this afternoon. The area will remain very hot with highs in the mid to upper 90s next week, making beach weather possible but carrying a moderate rip current risk. Regarding tropical activity, the National Hurricane Center expects development from two Atlantic waves.

  • SCIENCEAug 14 · 10:51 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Aug. 14: Heat indices to reach into the triple digits

    Heat indices are expected to reach into the triple digits today, prompting a heat advisory from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Storm chances will remain slightly closer to inland Broward and Miami-Dade areas this afternoon. Over the weekend, Saharan dust is returning, which will create hot, hazy conditions, with Sunday specifically predicted to be the hotter, drier day.

  • CRIMEAug 14 · 02:16 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    North Miami woman recovering after bullet hits her while she was in bed

    A 38-year-old woman named Angeline Jean Elliott was shot by a bullet in her North Miami home while she was sitting in bed last week. Police determined that the incident was an accidental shooting, occurring when her neighbor discharged a gun nearby. After undergoing surgery to remove the projectile, Elliott recovered, and police filed no charges.

  • POLITICSAug 13 · 12:03 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Broward School Board District 8 candidates focus on academics, equity and safety

    In a nonpartisan race for Broward County School Board member District 8, voters will decide between incumbent Allen Zeman and challenger Sonja Azim on August 18. Zeman highlights academic achievements, citing that the district has achieved 'A' status three years in a row. Azim focuses her campaign on addressing inequities in facilities, programs, discipline, and emphasizing the need for comprehensive school safety training.

  • SCIENCEAug 13 · 11:36 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Heat Remains the Main Concern Across South Florida

    South Florida has a Heat Advisory today as temperatures climb into the low to mid 90s; residents are advised to stay hydrated due to high humidity. Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, initially favoring Broward and Palm Beach before shifting inland. Furthermore, tropical systems like Invest 92L and Invest 94L remain active in the Atlantic.

  • HEALTHAug 13 · 10:15 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Aug. 13: Heat advisory in effect as South Florida kids head back to school

    A heat advisory is in effect for South Florida due to high temperatures expected to reach into the triple digits, with high temperatures projected to hit the low 90s. The dangerous heat indices are predicted from noon until 7 p.m., while lighter winds keep storm chances focused inland near Broward and Miami-Dade.

  • SCIENCEAug 10 · 12:02 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Heat Advisory In Effect

    A heat advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties today due to expected high heat indices of 105–110 degrees. Mid-week, a Saharan dust plume will move across Florida, bringing dusty skies and highs in the 90s. Tropical monitoring continues on three Atlantic areas.

  • SCIENCEAug 9 · 09:56 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Hot and Dry Week Ahead

    The week ahead in South Florida will be hot and dry, with temperatures expected to soar into the mid 90s, although a Heat Advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward this Sunday. While sunny conditions are forecast despite high rip current risks and hazy skies from Saharan dust, there are no active systems in the Atlantic Ocean. The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring two tropical waves near or over Africa.

  • CRIMEAug 8 · 11:14 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Overnight fire damages 2-story apartment in Lauderhill, first responders say

    Firefighters responded early Saturday to a blaze at an apartment complex in Lauderhill, reported around 3:30 a.m. Authorities confirmed that everyone was safely accounted for following the incident. The fire was contained to one two-story unit, though smoke damage and shattered windows were visible throughout the apartment.

  • SCIENCEAug 3 · 11:15 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Storms return for start of the week with localized flood threat

    Storms are expected to develop by mid-afternoon, bringing lightning, gusty winds, heavy rain, and localized street flooding to the east coast metro area. Temperatures will rise into the lower 90s with a heat index of 100-105°F early Monday afternoon. The storms will affect regions including Miami-Dade, Broward, and the Florida Keys.

  • HEALTHAug 1 · 11:50 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Heat Advisory In Effect

    A heat advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward in South Florida, with a heat index expected to reach 110 degrees. Storms are forecast to develop in the afternoon, potentially bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning. Increased rain chances are expected through the week due to deep tropical moisture, though no tropical development is anticipated in the Atlantic due to hostile conditions from Super El Nino.

  • HEALTHAug 1 · 10:57 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Heat advisory issued for Miami-Dade, Broward as heat index tops 105 degrees

    A heat advisory is active in Miami-Dade and Broward counties as heat index values exceed 105 degrees. Temperatures reached the low 80s early Saturday, with hazardous conditions expected before afternoon storms. South Florida has experienced 51 consecutive days of temperatures at or above 90 degrees, nearing a 2023 record.

  • HEALTHJul 31 · 10:47 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    July 31: Rainfall chances increase this afternoon, evening

    A Heat Advisory is in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade starting at 11 a.m. with high temperatures in the mid-90s, potentially breaking records in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Rainfall chances increase later in the afternoon and evening due to a moisture surge, with westerly flow on Saturday focusing storms along the east coast and a wind shift on Sunday shifting rain westward.

  • SCIENCEJul 30 · 10:41 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    July 30: Saharan dust returns to limit rain chances, highs to possibly break records

    A Heat Advisory is in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade counties, with high temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s, possibly breaking records in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Saharan dust is limiting rain chances and contributing to warmer temperatures, though rain chances are expected to increase by the weekend.

  • HEALTHJul 29 · 21:03 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Critical tips for last-minute back-to-school prep in final weeks of vacation for Miami-Dade, Broward students

    Miami-Dade and Broward students return to school on August 13 and 10, respectively, with parents advised to prepare school supplies, verify dress codes, and ensure immunizations. Florida’s tax holiday on school supplies until August 20 and bus registration programs like 'Register 2 Ride' are highlighted to ease back-to-school costs.

  • SCIENCEJul 29 · 20:24 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Hotter and Drier Theme Late Week

    Hotter and drier conditions are expected through the work week in Florida, with feels-like temperatures reaching 105-110°F and Heat Advisories issued for Miami-Dade and Broward. Saharan dust will reduce rain chances midweek, but a storm system approaching from the Southeast US will increase moisture and scattered showers by the weekend. Tropical activity in the Atlantic basin remains inactive for the next 7 days.

  • SCIENCEJul 29 · 10:28 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    July 29: Saharan dust returns to limit the rain chances, warm up the temperatures

    A Heat Advisory has been issued for Broward and Miami-Dade, with high temperatures reaching mid-90s and heat indices up to 108 degrees. Saharan dust is limiting rain chances and warming temperatures, though rain chances are expected to increase by the weekend.

  • SCIENCEJul 24 · 22:36 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    July 24: Hot and humid with afternoon storms

    The last weekend of July 2026 in South Florida will be hot and humid with afternoon storms, including spotty showers in Miami-Dade, Broward, and the Keys. Temperatures will reach the low to mid-90s, feeling like 100+°F due to humidity.

  • HEALTHJul 24 · 21:57 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Education expert advises parents to create back-to-school routines ahead of new academic year

    An education expert advises parents to maintain structured routines during summer to ease the transition back to school. Strategies include consistent morning, afternoon, and bedtime schedules, reducing screen time by modeling behavior, and attending school events to alleviate children's anxiety. Broward and Miami-Dade schools begin classes in under three weeks.

  • HEALTHJul 24 · 12:45 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Cases of diarrhea-causing parasite rise in Florida, with Miami-Dade leading in confirmed cases

    Cyclosporiasis cases are rising in Florida, with Miami-Dade County reporting 33 confirmed cases, the highest in the state. The outbreak is linked to a Taylor Farms recall of iceberg lettuce products potentially contaminated with the parasite, affecting 27 states. Florida health officials report 98 infections acquired in-state.

  • SCIENCEJul 24 · 11:55 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    South Florida Forecast: More Storms Return This Weekend

    South Florida will experience a wetter pattern this weekend with thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and high temperatures in the low to mid 90s. Increased rain chances may lead to street flooding in urban areas, while a shift in winds by Sunday will bring storms closer to east coast metro areas. Hurricane Bertha made a second landfall in Texas, and the tropical system has since dissipated.

  • SCIENCEJul 24 · 10:45 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    July 24: Few early showers; mostly dry this afternoon

    On July 24, a few early morning showers are expected with mostly dry conditions in the afternoon. High temperatures will reach the low 90s with heat indices up to 105 degrees, and a better chance of showers is anticipated this weekend, particularly affecting Miami-Dade and Broward coastal areas.

  • SCIENCEJul 23 · 10:25 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    South Florida Forecast: More Storms Ahead This Weekend

    South Florida faces hot and humid conditions with increasing rain chances this weekend and early next week, including thunderstorms in interior and Southwest Florida. Rain coverage will expand through the weekend, shifting to east coast metro areas by Sunday, while Tropical Storm Bertha moves toward Texas.

  • SCIENCEJul 23 · 01:46 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    July 22: Summer heat and ‘here/there’ storms

    South Florida's western counties will see diminishing showers and storms Wednesday night, with Miami-Dade and Broward experiencing tranquil conditions and temperatures dropping to the low 80s. Thursday brings a mix of sun and clouds, with possible showers or storms and temperatures reaching the low 90s, accompanied by heat indices exceeding 100°F.

  • SCIENCEJul 20 · 10:52 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    July 20: Isolated morning showers with hot and humid afternoon

    The day starts with isolated morning showers, followed by hot and humid afternoons with heat indices up to 108° in Broward and Miami-Dade. A Heat Advisory is in effect, and Tropical Depression 2 is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm, though no direct impacts are forecast this week.

  • HEALTHJul 17 · 21:24 UTCFLORIDA PHOENIX
    New numbers show counties will pay nearly $420M for Medicaid this year

    Florida counties will pay nearly $420 million for Medicaid this year, with projections showing an increase to $452 million if Amendment 3 passes. The amendment, which raises homestead exemptions for non-school taxes, could reduce county revenues by $5 billion, prompting opposition from the Florida Association of Counties.

  • HEALTHJul 16 · 10:39 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    July 16: Heat Advisory issued for Broward, Miami-Dade

    A Heat Advisory has been issued for Broward and Miami-Dade starting at 11 a.m., with high temperatures in the mid-90s and heat indices reaching 105-108 degrees. Miami and Fort Lauderdale may approach or tie record highs, while Saharan dust limits rain chances but will exit by Friday, allowing showers and storms to return.

  • HEALTHJul 12 · 09:57 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Very Dusty and Hot Days this Week

    South Florida experiences very hot days with Saharan dust causing hazy skies and reduced air quality this week. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward on Sunday, with high temperatures reaching the mid-90s and heat index values up to 108°F. The Atlantic remains quiet due to Saharan dust and wind shear, with record heat possible by midweek in Miami.

  • HEALTHJul 11 · 11:36 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Dusty and Hot This Weekend

    South Florida is experiencing sizzling hot temperatures with highs in the mid-90s and a heat index up to 110 degrees, prompting heat advisories in Miami-Dade and Broward. The worst Saharan dust of the year is causing hazy skies and reduced air quality, with dry and dusty conditions expected to worsen next week, potentially leading to record highs and exacerbating drought and fire concerns.

  • HEALTHJul 11 · 10:25 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    July 11: Heat advisory in effect as Saharan dust brings hotter, drier weather

    A heat advisory is in effect due to Saharan dust bringing hotter, drier weather, with a heat index near 110 degrees. Possible pop-up storms in western suburbs and moderate rip current risk at beaches are noted, though most of the weekend remains rain-free.

  • HEALTHJul 10 · 10:49 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    July 10: Heat Advisory issued; rain chances increase

    A Heat Advisory is in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade starting at 11 a.m., with temperatures in the low 90s and heat indices reaching 105 to 110 degrees. Rain chances increase later in the afternoon and evening due to an Atlantic disturbance, particularly affecting the Keys. Hot and humid conditions are expected to persist through the weekend with potential for another Heat Advisory.

  • HEALTHJul 9 · 12:05 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    LOW RAIN CHANCES DUE TO SAHARAN DUST

    South Florida is experiencing a heatwave with high temperatures and heat advisories due to Saharan dust reducing rainfall. The dry air and dust plumes are keeping rain chances low, with temperatures feeling like the 100s. Future forecasts predict continued heat and minimal rain through the weekend and into next week.

  • HEALTHJul 9 · 10:46 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    July 9: Highs in the low 90s; low rain chances today

    A Heat Advisory is in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade counties on July 9, with high temperatures in the low 90s and heat indices reaching 105-110°F. Saharan dust is limiting rain chances, but showers and storms are expected to return by Friday due to an approaching disturbance.