Broward County

Saharan dust continues to affect South Florida, leading to hot, humid, and hazy conditions with temperatures dropping to the low 80s overnight and rising to the low 90s by Thursday. Rain chances remain low due to sustained east-southeast winds.

Body cam footage shows Sunrise police officers with guns drawn during a pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Broward County. The suspect abandoned the car, which ended up in water, and a minor was taken into custody, though details about their identity and charges remain unreleased.

Broward County is under an Air Quality Alert due to smoke from July 4 fireworks, with hazy, hot conditions expected midday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms with potential heavy rain and lightning are likely between 1-5 p.m., followed by clearing in the evening. Saharan dust midweek may bring hotter weather and reduced storm chances.

South Florida experiences elevated storm chances Sunday and Monday, with air quality alerts in Broward County due to fireworks. Saharan dust will move in by Tuesday, causing hazy skies, reduced rain chances, and hotter temperatures through Friday.

South Florida is under a July 4 Heat Advisory with heat index values reaching 108 degrees and afternoon thunderstorms expected before clearing for evening fireworks. The National Weather Service issued the advisory for Palm Beach, coastal Broward, and metro Miami-Dade counties, with similar conditions forecasted for Sunday.

Fitness influencer Wes Watson pleaded guilty to aggravated battery following a violent gym attack in Miami-Dade County. He faces a recommended 21-month prison sentence and has additional pending charges in Broward County.

Fitness influencer Wes Watson pleaded guilty to aggravated battery following a violent gym altercation in Miami-Dade County. Surveillance video showed Watson using his weightlifting belt to attack the victim, who reportedly traveled from New Jersey to confront him. Watson faces 21 months in prison and has additional unrelated charges in Broward County.

South Florida may experience stray showers on July 1, 2026, with partly cloudy skies and light winds. By Thursday, a sun/cloud mix and morning showers along the east coast are expected, followed by afternoon storms as temperatures reach the low 90s.

Todd J. Herman, a disbarred Florida lawyer, was arrested in Broward County for allegedly misappropriating over $100,000 from clients between 2022 and 2025. He faced charges including fraud, money laundering, and misapplication of an insurance premium after being suspended by the Florida Bar in 2023 and 2024 before his disbarment in 2025.

Spotty showers and storms are expected to affect parts of South Florida Tuesday night, with partly cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Wednesday will feature a mix of clouds and sun, with developing showers and storms, and temperatures rising to the low 90s. Localized flooding is a potential concern with slow-moving downpours.

A lightning-sparked brush fire in the Everglades near the Sawgrass Expressway in Broward County has grown to over 5,000 acres but is now 50% contained. Firefighters conducted prescribed burns to prevent the fire from spreading toward the highway, and current conditions include low fire activity with concerns about potential flares as temperatures rise.

A brush fire in inland Broward County is pushing smoke and haze toward metro areas, coinciding with a hot, humid day featuring mid-90s temperatures and heat indices up to 110 degrees. Afternoon storms are expected but will remain isolated, while a shift in wind direction later today will move the smoke inland over the Everglades.

A child was found deceased inside a vehicle parked outside A World of Discovery Academy in Plantation, Broward County. First responders arrived and pronounced the child dead, but authorities have not disclosed details about the circumstances or potential charges.

South Florida experiences warm and mostly dry weather on Monday night with temperatures near 80°F. Tuesday brings sunshine, scattered clouds, and potential late-afternoon storms inland, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-90s and high humidity.

June 29 will be hot and humid with high temperatures in the mid-90s and heat indices reaching 100-108 degrees. Afternoon storms are expected due to the sea breeze, but most metro and coastal areas will remain dry. Saharan dust will cause hazy conditions, and a brush fire in inland Broward County is pushing smoke inland over the Everglades.

A brush fire near the Sawgrass Trailhead in NW Broward County, known as the Atlantic Fire, has burned over 150 acres with 0% containment. The fire, which sparked on Sunday, has produced visible smoke plumes and is spreading rapidly, though wind direction has pushed smoke away from homes into the Everglades. Officials have not determined the cause.

The last weekend of June 2026 in South Florida will be hot, hazy, and humid, with Saharan dust causing reduced visibility. Spotty showers and storms are possible in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, while inland areas may see afternoon storms. Temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s with heat indices exceeding 100°F.

Food For The Poor, a Florida-based nonprofit, is preparing disaster relief kits with handwritten hopeful notes for Venezuela earthquake victims. The organization partners with Venezuelan NGOs to distribute donations amid a pre-existing crisis with overwhelmed hospitals and medical shortages.

A police pursuit starting in Broward County ended in Northwest Miami-Dade with a suspect bailing out of a Corvette and two individuals being detained. Deputies from Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and Broward Sheriff’s Office conducted a neighborhood search, recovering a backpack from the vehicle. No official arrests were made as of late Thursday night.

Showers and storms in southwest Florida will fade Thursday night, with cooler temperatures expected in Miami-Dade and Broward counties overnight. Friday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, stray morning showers, and high heat indices exceeding 100°F due to daytime heating.

A Broward County couple, Phillip Salvatore Nunzio Jr. and Christine Ann Nunzio, were arrested for a yearslong insurance fraud scheme involving falsified employment records and life insurance claims through Mutual of Omaha and Lincoln Financial Group. They allegedly submitted fraudulent claims totaling over $274,000, which were laundered through accounts controlled by the couple.

South Florida, including Miami-Dade and Broward counties, will experience lingering showers and storms on June 24, transitioning to partly cloudy skies and haze overnight with temperatures near 80°F. Thursday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, Saharan dust, and potential morning showers, followed by afternoon storms inland, with temperatures reaching the low 90s and high humidity.

Joseph Anthony Ciavarella, 74, faces DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges after a June 11 crash in Davie killed a 55-year-old retired Hollywood police officer. Authorities stated Ciavarella was intoxicated and driving without headlights when he struck the officer's vehicle during a left turn. A judge set his bond at $252,000 and ordered strict supervision, including GPS monitoring and abstention from alcohol.

South Florida experiences intense heat with feels-like temperatures in the low 100s, leading to a heat advisory for Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Saharan dust and smoke contribute to poor air quality, with an extended Air Quality Alert through 3PM. Light winds and hazy conditions persist, delaying rain chances and maintaining steamy temperatures into the weekend.

High temperatures in the mid-90s with heat indices reaching 100-105°F are expected, accompanied by isolated afternoon storms due to sea breeze. While Broward County's air quality has improved, Miami-Dade remains under an air quality alert until 3 p.m.

South Florida, including Miami-Dade and Broward counties, will experience hot, hazy, and humid conditions with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Overnight lows near 80°F and daytime highs in the low 90s are expected, with humidity making it feel hotter.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties until 6 p.m. due to a heat index up to 109°, followed by afternoon showers and thunderstorms, especially inland. Thunderstorms may include lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rain, with similar conditions expected tomorrow and throughout the week.

An air quality alert is in effect for Miami-Dade County until 3 p.m. as two brush fires, 'Quarry 2' (97% contained, 19,018 acres burned) and the 'Well Fire' (85% contained, 2,749 acres burned), continue to produce smoke. A south-east wind has improved air quality in Broward County but not in Miami-Dade. No road closures are reported.

High temperatures in the mid-90s and afternoon storms are expected, with isolated showers pushing inland. Air quality has improved in Broward County, but an air quality alert remains in Miami-Dade until 3 p.m.

Colombians voted in a runoff presidential election between Iván Cepeda, endorsed by President Gustavo Petro, and Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by President Donald Trump. The candidates differ on continuing peace talks with armed groups, with de la Espriella securing 43.73% and Cepeda 40.91% in the first round. Voting locations included sites in Colombia and specific precincts in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

Storms on June 20 could bring frequent lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds, with flooding risks in Broward County. A heatwave with high temperatures (up to 110° heat index) and wildfires in West Miami-Dade reducing air quality are also reported, prompting health advisories for hydration and limiting outdoor activity.

Miami-Dade evacuees were allowed to return home after wildfires no longer posed a risk. Two wildfires, 'The Quarry 2' and 'Well,' burned over 20,000 acres but were mostly contained by Saturday. South Florida remains under a heat advisory and air quality alert impacting sensitive individuals.

The National Weather Service issued an Air Quality Alert for Miami-Dade and Broward counties until 10 a.m. on Sunday due to wildfires burning over 20,000 acres. The alert advises sensitive individuals to limit outdoor activities as smoke spreads, with wildfires 'The Quarry 2' and 'Well' now mostly contained. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue recommended closing windows and using recirculation mode for air conditioning.

Showers and storms are expected in South Florida on Friday evening, with a marginal severe thunderstorm risk in Palm Beach and Broward counties due to potential damaging winds. Saturday and Sunday will bring hot, humid conditions with scattered afternoon showers and storms, and temperatures nearing the low 90s.

South Florida will experience warm and dry weather Thursday night with partly cloudy skies and haze from brushfire smoke. Friday is expected to be warmer, with temperatures in the low 90s and heat indices reaching 105 degrees, along with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

A Hollywood police officer used a 'grappler' device to arrest Reuel Claude Sculley, 28, for driving a stolen Mercedes-Benz. Sculley, wanted on multiple warrants in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, was taken into custody on charges including grand theft and driving with a suspended license.

Broward County is addressing a growing solid waste crisis through a 40-year master plan by the Solid Waste Authority, aiming to reduce waste, boost recycling, and manage landfill capacity. The plan, supported by 15 municipalities and Broward County, seeks to control rising costs and environmental impacts by combining resources and improving recycling rates from below 30% to state goals of 70-75%.

South Florida experiences a third consecutive day of heat advisories with peak heat indices reaching 112º in Miami Beach. Smoke from multiple brush fires near the Florida Turnpike and US-41 Tamiami Trail affects the region, while lightning sparks new fires. The weather pattern continues with above-average temperatures and potential for afternoon storms, with slight relief expected in Broward County due to shifting winds.

Two wildfires in western Miami-Dade County prompted evacuations and road closures, with the Florida Forest Service and local authorities collaborating to manage the situation. Residents were advised to evacuate as flames shifted direction, and Mack’s Fishing Camp was closed due to spreading fires. Officials warned of smoke pollution and reduced visibility affecting roadways.

South Florida may experience stray showers Wednesday evening, with lingering smoke and haze from brushfires in northwest Miami-Dade County reducing visibility. Overnight temperatures will drop to around 80 degrees, while Thursday brings a mix of sun and clouds, continued smoke/haze, and mid-90s temperatures that will feel like triple digits due to humidity.