Miami Beach Relaxes Spring Break Restrictions After 'Breakup'
Mayor says this year's policies will be more relaxed, focusing on health, wellness and public safety.
Miami-Dade's New $50M Mental Health Facility Remains Closed
Miami Beach Eases Spring Break Rules for 2026
Weather
Elderly Resident Escapes Burning Home in NW Miami-Dade
No injuries reported after firefighters extinguish blaze in Northwest Miami-Dade neighborhood.

Iguanas Freeze and Fall from Trees in South Florida
Frigid temperatures cause cold-blooded reptiles to become stunned and immobilized
Crews Extinguish Garage Fire at Miami Home, 5 Escape Safely
Electrical issue believed to be cause of blaze that destroyed carport, damaged house
Crime
South Miami Residents Victimized by Postal Carrier Theft
Postal carrier charged with stealing rent checks and cashing them under his own name

Elderly Woman Injured in Chaotic Uber Crash After Passenger Allegedly Assaults Driver
The 71-year-old passenger suffered broken ribs and bruises after the Uber driver lost control during the alleged assault.
Miami Schools on Lockdown After Incident
Christopher Columbus High School and St. Brendan Elementary placed under lockdown as authorities investigate
Lifestyle
Miami-Dade Leaders Celebrate 3 Years of Transit Voices, Announce 2025 CITT Ambassador
County Mayor and transportation officials highlight community engagement and progress in public transportation

Man Fights Off Bull Shark Attack During Vacation Swim in Tobago
66-year-old Peter Smith recounts his harrowing experience and recovery after being bitten by a 10-foot bull shark while swimming in the Caribbean.
Coral Gables Development Faces Ongoing Delays
Proposed project would bring housing and new school facility, but has been stalled by neighborhood opposition.
Science
Urban Light Pollution Disrupts Shark Night Hormones
First-ever measurements of melatonin in wild sharks show artificial light from coastal cities can disrupt nighttime hormone levels.

South Atlantic Spanish Mackerel Fishery Faces Temporary Closure
Commercial quota reached, triggering proactive management measures
Scientists to Drill into Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier'
Thwaites Glacier holds enough ice to raise global sea levels by over 2 feet if it collapses.
Travel
Miami Beach Unveils New Spring Break Marketing Campaign
The city's 2026 video focuses on fitness and wellness, a shift from past crackdowns on partying.

American Airlines Flight Forced to Turn Around Over Disruptive Passenger
The plane made an emergency U-turn over Cuba and returned to Miami International Airport.
Wynn Al Marjan Island Bridge Construction 50% Complete
New bridge to connect luxury resort to Dubai highways, signaling UAE's shift towards integrated tourism