Florida Keys

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.

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.

A 64-year-old West Bloomfield Township man named Stephen Matheny died on Monday after being found unresponsive while scuba diving in the Florida Keys. He was pulled from the water near Marathon, Fla., by first responders who immediately began CPR. The man was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead.

Passengers were temporarily deplaned at Miami International Airport after a flight attendant reported possible suspicious activity involving passengers. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Airport District deputies investigated the incident and determined that there was no credible threat found. The aircraft was cleared, allowing passengers to reboard and continue the flight without further incident.

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the case of Florida Keys boat captain Daniel Gavin Couch, charged with seaman’s manslaughter after a 2022 parasailing accident that killed 33-year-old Supraja Alaparthi. The jury deadlocked after six days of deliberations, prompting the dismissal and plans for a new trial. The incident occurred at the Old Seven Mile Bridge when Couch cut the parasail line during high winds, leading to the victims being dragged through water before colliding with the bridge.

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for Dustin Southwick, a missing boater last seen on his rental boat, Mauney Marine, near the 33rd Street boat ramp in Marathon over the weekend. Search efforts continue, and the public is asked to provide information about his whereabouts.

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.

Slow-moving storms and showers are expected to bring localized flooding risks on Monday, particularly near the Florida Keys. High temperatures in the lower 90s and heat index values reaching triple digits are forecasted, with unsettled weather continuing into Tuesday.

The United States Coast Guard is searching for missing boater Dustin Southwick in the Florida Keys. He was last seen at his Marathon rental and later spotted leaving the 33rd Street boat ramp on a boat named 'Mauney Marine'. The public is urged to contact the Coast Guard with any information.

Scientists are urgently rescuing Florida’s last remaining elkhorn coral as rising ocean temperatures threaten another bleaching event. Teams from the University of Miami’s Lirman Coral Restoration Lab collected 30 elkhorn coral pieces for protection in a hatchery, while NOAA raised alerts for parts of the Florida Reef Tract. Efforts by Mote Marine Laboratory and the Coral Restoration Foundation aim to preserve genetic diversity critical for rebuilding reefs.

South Florida may experience leftover showers and storms Monday evening, with lingering clouds over Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Tuesday morning could bring spotty storms to the Keys, while Dade and Broward counties expect a mix of sun and clouds, with afternoon showers and storms possible. Temperatures will reach the low 90s, with humidity making it feel hotter.

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida granted a wish for 7-year-old Jhmael Jackson, who has a rare neurological disorder, to swim with dolphins at Island Dolphin Care in the Florida Keys. His family described the experience as calming and a lifelong memory.

Seven Florida restaurants were temporarily closed due to health code violations including mold, pest infestations, and unsanitary conditions. All establishments reopened after cleanup and passing follow-up inspections.

A 37-year-old Marathon resident, Victor Vivian Cano Franco, died after being struck by a front-end loader during a rock-crushing operation in Marathon, Florida. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident and notified the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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.

South Florida and the Florida Keys will experience showers and storms Friday evening, followed by hazy, very hot conditions over the weekend with temperatures reaching the mid-90s and triple-digit heat indices. Spotty afternoon storms are possible in Broward County on Saturday.

A Florida Keys woman was jailed after threatening deputies with a knife during an encounter in Marathon, leading to her arrest on charges including aggravated assault with a weapon and resisting arrest. No injuries were reported.

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.

En la edición de This Week in South Florida del 28 de junio de 2026, la conductora Glenna Milberg recibió al vicegobernador Jay Collins, al aspirante a la gubernatura Paul Renner, a la alcaldesa de Miami-Dade Daniella Levine Cava y al periodista Cody Weddle. El programa incluyó noticias locales de Miami-Dade, Broward y Florida Keys.

South Florida is experiencing hot and humid conditions with afternoon temperatures in the mid to lower 90s and heat indices reaching the 100s. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward from 11am to 6pm. Saharan dust is causing hazy skies, and isolated showers are expected, though most areas remain dry. The heat and humidity are expected to persist through the week with potential for additional heat alerts.

A 49-year-old shirtless man with his pants down was reported standing along the Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys. Jeremiah Armsey of Mount Dora was arrested by Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies on charges of giving a false name to law enforcement and disturbing the peace.

An 18-year-old man who disappeared while biking from Jacksonville to the Florida Keys was found safe in Monroe County. Jasper Frohock was reported missing on Monday after last being seen in Fort Pierce and was discovered by deputies Thursday morning.

An 18-year-old named Jasper Frohock, who was biking from Jacksonville to the Florida Keys, has gone missing. He was last seen in Fort Pierce, and authorities with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office are seeking information about his whereabouts.

All detainees have been moved from the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility in the Everglades due to hurricane season precautions. A DHS spokesperson cited the facility's 'soft structure' as a risk during storms, and migrants have been transferred to other facilities, though relocation locations remain unclear.

Bodycam video shows the arrest of Victor Rafael Arcia Albeja in the Florida Keys, linked to a human smuggling scheme involving the kidnapping and forced transportation of Cuban nationals. Deputies found a Cuban passport during the stop, and Arcia Albeja, the last of six convicted in the case, faces up to life in prison.

South Florida experiences a drier-than-normal day with minimal showers in the Florida Keys and afternoon thunderstorms in the Everglades. Temperatures remain near 90°, with higher chances of thunderstorms expected this weekend into early next week, making it feel like the low 100s when factoring in humidity.

Over 70 pounds of abandoned marijuana were found near Marathon, Florida, at The Sombrero Lighthouse by United States Border Patrol officials. The narcotics were seized and are pending disposition.

A June cool front is moving rain from South Florida to the Florida Keys, bringing dry weather to Miami-Dade and Broward counties today. Clouds will break late Friday for a pleasant evening, with Saturday remaining dry before showers return Sunday. Normal summer weather with 90°F and thunderstorms resumes by Monday.

South Florida and the Florida Keys will experience improved weather for the first weekend of June, with drier conditions on the mainland and milder temperatures. However, humidity and heat are expected to return by next week as moisture levels rise.

On June 4, scattered thunderstorms and potential flooding are expected in the Florida Keys and Miami-Dade County due to slow-moving storms, with high temperatures in the mid-80s. Showers are predicted to shift south by Saturday, followed by a return of typical rainy season showers by the weekend.

The article discusses the last day of school in Miami-Dade County amid weather conditions causing flooding concerns. A frontal boundary and northeast winds are steering storms toward coastal areas, with saturated ground increasing flood risks.

U.S. officials suspect a New World screwworm fly case in south Texas, prompting USDA testing and containment efforts. The fly, eradicated in the U.S. decades ago, threatens cattle and livestock, with past outbreaks in Mexico and the 2016 Florida Keys incident. The USDA is funding new sterile fly breeding facilities to combat the threat.

South Florida experienced widespread rain on Wednesday with limited heavy rainfall reducing flood risk, though isolated flooding remains possible. Rain will decrease by Thursday as a front moves south, leading to drier conditions by the weekend before returning to warmer, wetter weather next week.

Google plans to release millions of Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in Florida and California to reduce disease-spreading mosquito populations. The 'De Bug' program aims to curb diseases like Zika and West Nile virus by preventing eggs from hatching when infected males mate with wild females. The Florida Keys and Miami-Dade County have already tested similar initiatives, with the latter's 2018 program deemed successful but costly.

South Florida experiences a stormy start to June 2026 with ongoing showers, thunderstorms, and Saharan dust causing hazy skies. The Atlantic hurricane season begins quietly, but the region remains under a soggy weather pattern through the week, with limited sunshine and persistent afternoon storms expected.

Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay says residents should not be concerned about a report of Cuba acquiring military drones. The sheriff is monitoring the situation but has not been contacted by any government agency. There is no reason to believe the situation poses a threat.