Miami-Dade County

South Florida may see a stray shower or storm on Wednesday evening, with scattered clouds and light winds at night. Thursday will be sunny with a chance of spotty storms, temperatures in the mid-90s, and humidity making it feel over 100°F.

A heat advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties with temperatures reaching mid-90s and a heat index of 110 degrees. Miami has experienced 34 consecutive 90-degree days, with forecasts predicting a potential extension to 41 days, tying historical records. The heat is expected to intensify through the week before easing this weekend as high pressure breaks down.

A Heat Advisory has been issued for Broward and Miami-Dade counties from 11 a.m. with heat index values reaching 109 degrees. Miami's high temperature is forecast at 94 degrees, potentially nearing or breaking the July 15 record of 96 degrees. Saharan dust is suppressing rain chances but will begin to dissipate by Friday, increasing the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms.

The FBI is searching for a bank robber who robbed a Wells Fargo branch in Miami Lakes, Florida, on Monday. The suspect entered the bank and demanded money from an employee, but no injuries were reported. The investigation involves the FBI, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, and the South Florida Violent Crime and Fugitive Task Force.

Tuesday evening in South Florida will have minimal weather activity with only a few showers and storms in far western areas. Miami-Dade and Broward counties will experience few clouds and light winds, with overnight temperatures dropping to the upper 70s. Saharan dust lingers into Wednesday, bringing hazy sunshine and mid-90s temperatures, with humidity making it feel like triple digits.

Lorent Pion is charged with second-degree murder after allegedly beating Nahomi Cittadini on I-95, leading to her death by a vehicle striking her at high speed. Authorities released video showing Pion pulling Cittadini by the hair in March, prior to a police pursuit ending in a crash in Miramar.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade counties starting at 11 a.m., with high temperatures reaching the low 90s and heat index values up to 110 degrees. Saharan dust is reducing rain chances and elevating temperatures, though rain prospects improve by Friday as the dust moves out.

Saharan dust is causing a milky haze in South Florida skies, limiting rainfall on Saturday night and Sunday. Temperatures are expected to reach the lower 90s with feel-like temperatures exceeding 105 degrees, and the dust will intensify through the week, keeping rainfall minimal in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

A Miami-Dade transit worker was sentenced to life in prison plus 60 years for the 2009 kidnapping and rape of a pregnant woman. The victim delivered an emotional statement during the hearing, and Martin faces a separate capital murder case for a 2000 incident involving a 13-year-old girl.

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 state report under Florida’s post-Surfside building safety laws lists 23 unsafe buildings in Miami-Dade County, with 19 in Aventura. Aventura officials dispute the report’s accuracy, asserting all inspected buildings are safe and that the report lacks context. The report also highlights incomplete data submissions from about 20% of city building departments.

Mail-in ballots are being sent to Miami-Dade voters ahead of the August primary election. Over 168,000 ballots have been shipped, with the final request deadline on Aug. 6 and early voting starting on Aug. 3.

Yanira Eguileor, a nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital, was attacked by patient Rubin Wenyou, resulting in injuries and a $5 million lawsuit against the hospital and Miami-Dade County for inadequate security. Wenyou faces felony battery charges, but the case against him was dropped due to lack of victim contact, prompting criticism from Eguileor's attorney.

A 22-year-old Homestead man, Inaky Sesmas-Borrego, was arrested for participating in three organized intersection takeovers in Miami-Dade County, where drivers blocked traffic and performed dangerous stunts. He faces three felony counts of coordinated highway drag racing and was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with a $2,500 bond.

Some southbound lanes of I-95 in Miami-Dade County were closed following a multi-vehicle crash near Miami Gardens Drive. Road Rangers are on scene, and two lanes have since reopened, though details about injuries or the crash cause remain unavailable.

A 19-year-old man, Treyvon Hall, confessed to causing a hit-and-run crash in Miami-Dade County’s West Little River neighborhood, which injured a man. Hall fled the scene on foot after colliding with two vehicles and a tree, later being arrested and charged with resisting an officer and leaving the scene of a crash with serious bodily injury.

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.

Five women were arrested in Miami-Dade County after undercover detectives caught them performing sexual acts in massage parlors. They face charges including prostitution and practicing healthcare without a license, with four also charged for unlicensed massage services.

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.

Argentina faces tighter security measures in Miami ahead of a match against Cape Verde, following a 2024 Copa América incident where fans breached stadium gates. Miami-Dade County has implemented enhanced protocols, including multiple ticket checks and specialized training, while addressing extreme summer heat with cooling stations and hydration support.

A 20-year-old Miami-Dade woman was arrested after deputies found a dachshund locked in a hot SUV without food or water in Key Largo. Authorities reported the dog was in distress, and the suspect claimed to have forgotten it was in the vehicle. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals took custody of the dog, and the woman faces a misdemeanor charge of confining an animal without sufficient resources.

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.

Miami-Dade officials and agencies are urging boaters to prioritize safety during the July 4th weekend by remaining sober, wearing life jackets, respecting no-wake zones, and staying hydrated. The message emphasizes that safe choices on the water save lives, supported by the Lucy Fernandez Foundation and Lucy’s Law, which aim to improve boater safety following a 2022 boat crash that resulted in a fatality.

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.

Miami-Dade County launched Hope Hydration Stations to provide free filtered water, aiming to reduce plastic use as part of Plastic Free July. Experts highlight the urgency of cutting plastic waste due to environmental crises, emphasizing the need for consumer action over reliance on recycling.

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.

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.

The Miccosukee Tribe seeks to conserve the 'Alligator Alcatraz' site in the Everglades, but Miami-Dade County cannot transfer the land as it remains under state control. The DeSantis administration seized the land last summer, delaying the county's plans to sell or transfer it for environmental protection.

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.

Physicians with the Venezuelan American Medical Association in Miami-Dade are collecting medical supplies to aid earthquake survivors in Venezuela. Donations include splints, gauze, antibiotics, and other medical equipment, to be delivered by air to Valencia, Venezuela, for distribution by Caritas Venezuela and Médicos Unidos Venezuela.

The U.S. Southern Command is deploying military resources, including C-17 aircraft and Miami-Dade urban search and rescue teams, to Venezuela for earthquake relief. The mission, requested by the Venezuelan government and led by the U.S. State Department, focuses on restoring air traffic and conducting search-and-rescue operations in affected areas.

A woman was shot in northwest Miami-Dade and hospitalized in stable condition after deputies responded to a ShotSpotter alert. Deputies detained one person at the scene, and detectives are investigating their involvement.

Centro Comunitario Amor, Fe y Esperanza is hosting a collection drive in Miami-Dade County to aid Venezuela earthquake victims. Donations include nonperishable food, water, and emergency supplies, which will be handed to Global Empowerment Mission for disaster relief.

The Supreme Court upheld the Trump Administration's authority to revoke Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian nationals, sparking community protests in South Florida. TPS recipients, including Farah Larrieux, fear deportation to unsafe conditions in their home countries.

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.

A UPS driver in Miami-Dade County is accused of stealing a $55,000 Rolex from a package and opening bait packages during a law enforcement sting. Dennis Michael Millwood, 55, allegedly removed unassigned packages from a distribution center and loaded them into his truck, leading to his arrest after a controlled operation involving GPS-tracked and dye-pack-equipped packages.

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.

Precious Bland was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the drowning death of her 1-year-old daughter and the attempted murders of her husband and teenage daughter. Authorities stated Bland, who suffered from self-inflicted stab wounds and claimed to hear voices instructing her to baptize her family, was diagnosed with COVID-19-induced psychosis. Her attorney argued her actions were due to mental defects caused by the virus, marking one of the first successful COVID-related insanity defenses in the U.S.

Two former FedEx Freight employees are accused of stealing Apple products worth tens of thousands of dollars in Miami-Dade County. Michael Turro-Cabrera was arrested on grand theft and fraud charges, while co-defendant Yasmany Aguiar-Gonzalez remains at large. FedEx reported the theft after Apple confirmed shortages, leading to Turro-Cabrera's termination.

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.