Ethan Anderson

South Miami is on high alert as police are actively searching for a female porch pirate and her accomplice, believed to be involved in multiple package thefts.

South Florida is buzzing with the spirit of giving, as local sports heroes step off the courts and fields to spread a little holiday cheer among communities in need. Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo recently hosted his annual toy drive, as reported by Local 10, where his goal was to bring smiles to the faces of over a thousand children from selected communities, with a personal touch.

A fatal incident rattled Lake Worth Beach in the early hours as gunfire erupted in a popular nightlife area, according to local authorities. The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office has confirmed that four individuals were shot, resulting in two fatalities, at a downtown bar located in the 600 block of Lake Avenue. The incident occurred around 1 a.m.

Residents in Palm Beach County might want to note a change in their tap water come the new year. In a move aimed at maintaining the crisp taste and safety of drinking water, the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) is set to begin its routine semiannual system flush starting January 2, 2025, according to the city's official website.

The Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) is actively investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred late Sunday night in Cooper City, where a woman on a bicycle was struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene. According to NBC Miami, the incident took place around 11:40 p.m. in the 9500 block of Sheridan Street. Wendy Carpenter, the victim, was bicycling westward when hit by a 2020 Acura TLX.

Residents planning to toss out their holiday discards might need to hold onto their trash a bit longer this season. According to the City of West Palm Beach announcement from the Public Works Department, there won't be any sanitation services available on Wednesday, so those with Wednesday garbage collection schedules should be prepared to wait until their next regular service day.

As the holiday season rolls in with festive cheer and gift-giving, a less jubilant story unfolds in Martin and St. Lucie Counties, where a duo has been arrested over a gift card scam. According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, Cao Yuan Liu, 21, and Lingham Chen, 25, face charges for tampering with gift cards at multiple Publix locations. TCPalm reports that the suspects were caught scratching off the seals of gift cards and recording the numbers before replacing them with new cards in the display.

Miami, Florida, is experiencing partly sunny skies on another December day. The National Weather Service reports moderate warmth, with a high near 77 degrees and an east wind at 6 to 10 mph. While the mornings are cool, the afternoon will warm up. However, these easterly winds bring a high risk for rip currents at the beaches, which both beachgoers and lifeguards should be aware of.

A City of Miami Police lieutenant, previously an assistant chief of police, has been accused of domestic violence after an incident involving his wife. Lt. Thomas Carroll, 47, faces charges after his arrest last Saturday. The allegation, according to an arrest report obtained by CBS News, details that Carroll spat at his wife "approximately 10 times" during an argument and "slapped her twice in the face."

A Broward County woman could face up to 10 years in prison following her conviction in a case involving vandalism and threats at pro-life pregnancy help centers in Florida. As reported by NBC Miami, Gabriella Oropesa of Cooper City, was found guilty of civil rights conspiracy by a federal court.