Carlos Mendez

Miami's weather is taking a brisk turn as the city bids adieu to the humid warmth of yesteryear. According to the National Weather Service, locals can expect the skies to clear up, with today's temperatures capping at a comfortable high near 79°F, a welcome respite from recent swelter—lower humidity accompanying the shift. The wind, hailing from the northwest at 10 to 13 mph and gusting as high as 20 mph, hints at the change rolling through South Florida.

The University of Mobile community is dealing with a profound loss following the sudden death of freshman basketball player Kaiden Francis, originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, collapsed and passed away on the Alabama campus this Tuesday morning; the cause of death is currently unspecified. NBC Miami

Early this morning, a fire severely damaged a portion of a Hialeah home, requiring the swift response of multiple fire rescue units. According to Local 10, the incident occurred before dawn in the 2000 block of East 34th Terrace. Footage captured from the scene showed firefighters working to control the blaze that had inflicted significant damage to the side of the property.

Fort Lauderdale has once again clinched a flawless score on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index (MEI), securing a perfect 100 for its inclusive practices towards the LGBTQ+ community for the sixth consecutive year. The MEI, an annual report card from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, assesses cities nationwide on the inclusiveness of their laws, policies, and services for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Miami is experiencing cooler temperatures, a break from its usual warmth. According to the latest report from the National Weather Service, the city is experiencing "A Few Clouds" with current temperatures sitting at 61°F and a moderate northwest wind moving at 7 mph. The humidity, a measure often associated with Florida's climate, has dropped to 50%, signaling a brief respite for residents from the usual mugginess.

Tragedy struck near Loxahatchee, Florida, when two Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office motorcycle deputies, Corporal Luis Paez and Deputy Sheriff Ralph "Butch" Waller, were killed in a vehicular incident, with another, Deputy Ignacio "Dan" Diaz, critically injured. The accident happened yesterday morning on Southern Boulevard, as confirmed by the Sheriff's Office to CBS News Miami. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw described the event as a "horrific accident."

The United States Department of Transportation just green-lit a funding boost for Palm Beach County, as part of its Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative, to the tune of $4.4 million for traffic signal enhancements that include the Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) system. According to yesterday's release posted on Palm Beach County's official website, this grant will finance the implementation of FYA at 28 signalized intersections across the county.

Plunkett Street in Hollywood is being upgraded overnight. According to a notice from the City of Hollywood's official website, Basile USA LLC, a contractor with the Department of Public Works will be fully closing sections of the street for resurfacing from December 2 through December 5.

The community is on alert as the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) continues its search for Zanariyah Jones, a 14-year-old girl reported missing from Tamarac. Specifically, the BSO Missing Persons Unit has reached out to the public for assistance, with Jones having last been seen around 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday near the 7200 block of North University Drive, according to Local 10.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is currently on the search for a 65-year-old Pompano Beach resident, Charles McLendon, who was last seen on October 27. McLendon, described as standing 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighing about 130 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes, is still missing, and authorities are seeking assistance from the public. WSVN reports that he has a medical condition that urgently requires medication.