Miami-Dade

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.

A man was killed Sunday after an argument escalated following a collision between two e-scooters in Miami-Dade. The incident, which occurred near Northwest 75th Street and Northwest 22nd Court, led to one of the men shooting and killing the other before fleeing the scene.

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.

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.

A routine traffic stop near Northwest 88th Street and 12th Avenue was involved with a suspected murder suspect. When officers pulled over a car with four people, it sped away; three individuals were caught while the fourth remained on the run. A helicopter was deployed for several hours to search nearby homes.

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.

A man was hospitalized after being shot Thursday night at 220 South Dixie Highway in Pompano Beach. Deputies responded to the report and found the injured man, who was transported by Pompano Beach Fire Rescue. Detectives from the Broward Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating the incident, having detained a subject.

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.

William Serrano Domenech was arrested in northwest Miami-Dade following a deadly shooting that investigators determined stemmed from an ongoing dispute regarding jealousy over a relationship. The arrest report details how Serrano Domenech shot the victim near Northwest 38th Street after a verbal confrontation. He was later charged with second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by deputies.

A multi-vehicle crash occurred on the Palmetto Expressway near Gratigny Parkway, leaving one person trapped inside a vehicle. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials extricated the individual, who was subsequently airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center for treatment.

A heat advisory is anticipated for South Florida due to high temperatures reaching the upper 90s and heat indices climbing into the triple digits, exacerbated by Saharan dust. Miami-Dade has a forecast high of 98 degrees, while Fort Lauderdale anticipates 97 degrees. Showers are expected to return to the forecast on Wednesday.

Florida's Primary Election is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 18, and updates will cover key races including governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House districts. Voters in the Sunshine State must present a current photo ID, though provisional ballots can be cast without one if the signature matches records. High turnout rates were observed across multiple counties, with specific data available for early or vote-by-mail balloting.

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.

Miami-Dade and Fort Lauderdale are expected to face hot, hazy conditions due to Saharan dust, with low temperatures in the mid-80s and heat indices reaching into the triple digits. A heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., and record highs could be challenged today and tomorrow.

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.

Early voting for the primary election is concluding on the last weekend in Miami-Dade and Broward County. Poll hours differ by location: polls in Miami-Dade close at 4 p.m., while those in Broward County open at 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.; all voters must present a valid photo identification with a signature.

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.

A brush fire continued burning through the Everglades, filling southwest Miami-Dade with smoke near Krome Avenue. This latest incident has occurred during a busy wildfire season that has impacted hundreds of thousands of acres across South Florida. Due to concerns about haze and visibility, police shut down the southbound lanes as crews worked to contain the blaze.

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.

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.

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.

Authorities released body camera footage concerning a deputy shooting that happened on Dec. 28 in Northwest 17th Avenue and 95th Street. The incident occurred after a deputy opened fire on a suspected stolen vehicle when the suspect fled the scene during a traffic stop. Miami-Dade prosecutors determined that the deputy was legally justified in firing his weapon, though the suspect was never found.

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.

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.

Perez Hilton (Mario Lavandeira) was hospitalized after he was found by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office livestreaming acts of self-harm on TikTok. He sustained injuries requiring surgery, though an official family update stated his condition is "serious but stable." The family requested privacy to focus on his treatment and long recovery process.

Early voting begins in Broward County today at 21 locations and is available through August 16. Joe Scott, Supervisor of Elections, informed voters that they must bring a valid form of identification when voting in person, but drop-off mail-in ballots can be handled at any early voting location across the county.

Jah’Kobe Bessent’s sentencing hearing featured emotional testimony from his stepmother, Nicole Bessent, and a local psychologist concerning behavioral issues, physical abuse, and ADHD during his troubled upbringing. He is being sentenced in connection with an August 2022 crash that killed Maria Tellez Valderrabano while he was driving a stolen vehicle after breaking into a home.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is seeking help locating Jacques Voltaire, an 82-year-old man reported missing from the 7600 block of Kimberly Boulevard in North Lauderdale. Voltaire was last seen on Wednesday around 11 a.m. wearing a blue shirt and black pants. The family has noted that he suffers from dementia.

South Florida singer Felicia Alnor was owed over a thousand dollars by an assisted living facility where she performs. After dealing with constant excuses from the venue, she sought help through Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer. Following guidance on small claims court, she eventually recovered $900 and received a promise for the remaining amount.

A teacher at a Lincoln Marti daycare in Miami-Dade was arrested for allegedly grabbing a 2-year-old by the neck and shaking him, causing injuries. The incident occurred during a classroom reprimand, and the teacher was charged with child abuse without great bodily harm. The facility has faced prior allegations of abuse and inadequate staffing.

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.

Tomas Raymundo Brito was arrested after allegedly crashing into a woman in Miami-Dade, leaving her trapped under his truck, and fleeing the scene. He admitted to consuming alcohol before the crash, driving without a Florida license, and being in the U.S. without legal status. The woman remains on life support following the incident.

Early voting for the primary election begins in Miami-Dade, allowing registered voters to cast ballots for party nominees including Florida governor, Congress, and state representative. The closed primary system requires voters to be registered with a party, and early voting runs until August 16, with Election Day on August 18.

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.

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.

South Florida will experience lingering showers and storms on Friday night, followed by a mix of sun and clouds with afternoon showers and storms over the weekend. Saharan dust may cause haze on Sunday, and temperatures will reach the low to mid-90s with humid conditions making it feel over 100°F.

Health officials in Miami-Dade confirmed a locally-acquired case of dengue fever, prompting an advisory and surveillance efforts. The disease, transmitted by mosquitoes, presents flu-like symptoms and can be prevented through repellent use and eliminating standing water.

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.

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.

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.