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.

A Miami-Dade judge ruled that Precious Bland, 38, who was acquitted of drowning her 1-year-old daughter and attempting to murder her husband and teen daughter, will remain free. Bland’s defense claimed her actions were due to a temporary psychosis caused by Covid.

A former band teacher in Miami-Dade, Heihachiro Nakashima, faces three felony charges of lewd and lascivious battery after deputies alleged he had sexual encounters with a 15-year-old student at his apartment. The relationship reportedly began with text messages where Nakashima assumed a parental role, leading to sexual interactions at his residence near Dadeland Mall. A judge set a $15,000 bond and ordered house arrest with GPS monitoring.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava reports the cost of a new incinerator has risen to $3.16 billion, exceeding prior estimates. The project, needed after a 2023 fire destroyed the existing facility, faces delays due to site disputes and federal regulatory challenges linked to a nearby Trump golf club. The county continues transporting waste out of state as landfills reach capacity.

A heat advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties as temperatures reach mid-90s with a heat index of 110. The heat is expected to worsen by Thursday and Friday, with potential record highs, before breaking this weekend with increased rain chances. The National Hurricane Center reports no tropical development due to El Niño conditions, with the next storm name being Bertha.

Miami-Dade and Broward counties will experience hot, hazy, and humid conditions through Tuesday, with overnight lows around 80°F and daytime highs in the low-mid 90s. Scattered clouds and light winds dominate Monday, while Tuesday brings similar weather with afternoon showers and storms favoring the Everglades.

A heat advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 12, with feels-like temperatures reaching 105-110 degrees. Saharan dust reduces rain chances to 10%, and no tropical developments are expected through the next seven days. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak heat, and seek shade or air conditioning.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for metro Broward and Miami-Dade through the evening with heat indices reaching 105 degrees or higher. Isolated inland storms may develop due to the sea breeze, and Saharan dust will reduce storm chances while creating hazy, hot, and humid conditions through mid-week.

A heat advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties today with a heat index reaching 110 degrees. Scattered storms and Saharan dust will impact the region, reducing rain chances and increasing temperatures into the mid-90s later this week. The National Hurricane Center reports no tropical development in the Atlantic over the next seven days.

A Heat Advisory has been issued for inland and coastal Broward and Miami-Dade starting at 11 a.m., with high temperatures in the low 90s and heat indices reaching 105 degrees or higher. Afternoon storms are expected to bring strong-to-low end severe showers and potential flooding inland, followed by Saharan dust reducing rain chances and warming temperatures later in the week.

Relief efforts for Venezuela's earthquake victims continue in South Florida as volunteers and organizations collect and transport critical supplies. Local groups like Global Empowerment Mission, ProKel Mobility, and Latinos in Transit collaborate with Miami officials and the Miami Marlins to gather donations, while city leaders emphasize ensuring aid reaches those in need despite challenges in Venezuela.

South Florida will experience persistent heat and humidity through Tuesday, with scattered thunderstorms expected in Miami-Dade and Broward. A Saharan dust plume arriving by Wednesday will reduce rainfall and cause hazy skies.

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 will experience warm and muggy nights followed by scattered afternoon thunderstorms on Sunday, with a 50-60% chance of rain. Heat index values are expected to reach 105° to 108° in Miami-Dade, Broward, and the Keys, potentially leading to another Heat Advisory.

South Florida faces dangerous heat with heat indexes reaching 105–110°F and afternoon storms during the 4th of July weekend. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Miami-Dade and Broward counties, while a drying trend next week is expected to worsen drought conditions. The Atlantic remains quiet with no tropical activity anticipated.

Six men were arrested in Miami for attempting to pay for sex with underage girls as part of a sting operation targeting human trafficking during the FIFA World Cup. The suspects responded to an online ad depicting fake underage girls and were arrested upon arriving at a rendezvous point. They face charges including human trafficking and traveling to meet a minor for sex.

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.

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.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava discussed plans to transfer the decommissioned Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention facility site to the National Park Service and to take the Fisher Island fuel depot by eminent domain during her interview on This Week in South Florida with host Glenna Milberg.

South Florida experiences hot, humid, and hazy weather due to Saharan dust, with rain chances increasing by midweek as the dust clears. A weak front later in the week is expected to bring scattered thunderstorms, while a tropical area near Florida has a low chance of development.

Jayden Aransevia evaded police in a stolen Toyota Tacoma by driving erratically, reversing into a patrol car, and fleeing on foot and by swimming. He was eventually detained after being Tasered and faces charges including grand theft auto and resisting an officer.

The City of Doral and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting relief supplies for Venezuela earthquake victims. Drop-off locations across Miami-Dade include GEM headquarters, Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Office, Doral Legacy Park, El Arepazo, and Nu Stadium. Cash donations are emphasized as most needed.

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.

High temperatures and Saharan Dust are causing hazy skies and poor air quality in Miami-Dade, with an Air Quality Alert extended until Wednesday. Smoke from ongoing brush fires west of Miami exacerbates the issue, while weather conditions for the FIFA World Cup include cloudy, humid conditions with minor rain risks.

Miami-Dade officials extended an Air Quality Alert due to particles from three wildfires and Saharan dust. The National Weather Service advises people with respiratory conditions to exercise caution outdoors. Similar conditions are expected on Wednesday.

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.

Showers and storms in interior South Florida will diminish Monday evening, with Miami-Dade and Broward counties expecting partly cloudy skies and lingering smoke near brushfires. Tuesday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, potential morning showers, afternoon storms, and temperatures rising to the low to mid-90s with high humidity making it feel much hotter.

Federal investigators have released findings indicating that initial column failures at Champlain Towers South occurred three weeks prior to the June 24, 2021, collapse, which killed 98 people. The report attributes the disaster to structural failures in the garage columns and pool deck connections that led to weight redistribution and subsequent collapse.

Temperatures will reach the low 90s with a heat index of 105° or higher. Lingering smoke from west Miami-Dade and Saharan dust will impact air quality and reduce thunderstorm activity. An air quality alert remains in effect until Tuesday.

Esther Liontos, 58, and Roger Arredondo Gonzalez, 61, were found dead in southwest Miami-Dade. Deputies discovered them outside a home on Southwest 209th Avenue after being called for an unconscious woman. A man was detained for questioning, but no arrests have been made.

South Florida is experiencing high temperatures and poor air quality due to ongoing wildfires in western Miami-Dade, with an Air Quality Alert issued for the region. Feels-like temperatures are reaching triple digits, though no heat alerts were issued today. Saharan dust is also contributing to hazy skies.

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.

The weather pattern in South Florida remains unchanged, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected, particularly inland in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties. Heat and humidity will increase, leading to heat index values in the low 100s, prompting advisories for hydration and caution during outdoor activities.

A man was found dead under a bridge in Northeast Miami-Dade. Deputies are investigating the incident, but the identity of the man and cause of death remain unknown.