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Signature Bridge Delays, Hialeah Hammer Attack & $1.2M Theft Spree | Miami News Evening Edition | February 05, 2026

Miami local news evening update for February 05, 2026. As the sun sets on this Thursday, we are tracking major infrastructure news that could affect your commute. A new lawsuit alleges that design mistakes and defective concrete are causing significant delays to the massive Signature Bridge project in Downtown Miami. We also have details on a wild crime spree in Deerfield Beach where a woman allegedly funded a life of private jets and mansions with stolen money, plus a bizarre incident in Hialeah involving a hammer and slot machines. On the weather front, get ready for a bit of a rollercoaster as a cold front approaches South Florida. We wrap things up with some cultural celebrations, cheering on the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival as it hits a major milestone, and sharing the inspiring story of a Miami woman turning her father's health battle into a mission for others. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Miami, your daily source for Miami news, culture, and community.

Corvette Crash, Fort Lauderdale Alcohol Ban & 10K Steps Walking Club | Miami News Noon Edition | February 05, 2026

Miami local news noon update for February 05, 2026. We begin with a dramatic scene in Miami Gardens where an armed carjacking suspect crashed a stolen Corvette while fleeing police, followed by the arrest of a postal worker in South Miami accused of stealing money orders. We also touch on the solemn gathering marking eight years since the Parkland tragedy. In city news, Fort Lauderdale has officially banned open containers in entertainment districts, changing the way locals bar hop. Finally, we celebrate the viral "10K Steps Miami" group bringing women together in Downtown Miami and check in on the start of the Winter Olympics. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Miami, your daily source for Miami news, culture, and community.

Spring Break Crackdown, Iguana Roundup & Surfside Memorial | Miami News Morning Edition | February 05, 2026

Miami local news morning update for February 05, 2026. We start with the court verdict regarding a controversial police confrontation in Sweetwater, followed by Miami Beach officials doubling down on their "break up" with Spring Break. We also look at the staggering number of iguanas captured during this week's cold snap. Finally, we share touching updates on the Surfside condo collapse memorial and a rescue mission for sea turtles in the Florida Keys. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Miami, your daily source for Miami news, culture, and community.

School Lockdown Update, Dolphin Expressway Tragedy & New Alcohol Rules | Miami News Evening Edition | February 04, 2026

Miami local news evening update for February 04, 2026. We bring you a tragic update from the Dolphin Expressway involving a fatal accident, followed by important clarification on the police activity that locked down schools in Westchester earlier today. We also cover new regulations in Fort Lauderdale banning outdoor alcohol consumption in entertainment districts and a sickness outbreak on a cruise ship departing from Miami. Finally, we look ahead to the Winter Olympics in Milan to cheer on the Team USA athletes with local ties. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Miami, your daily source for Miami news, culture, and community.

School Lockdowns in Westchester, Hollywood Fire & Massive Iguana Roundup | Miami News Noon Edition | February 04, 2026

Miami local news noon update for February 04, 2026. We are tracking a developing situation in Westchester as police activity places two local schools on lockdown. We also have updates on a scary apartment fire in Hollywood sparked by a common household appliance, and the latest on a violent incident in Fort Lauderdale. On the state level, prosecutors are seeking a life sentence in the case involving the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Florida golf course. Finally, we follow up on the cold snap with some staggering numbers regarding the iguana population in South Florida. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Miami, your daily source for Miami news, culture, and community.