Jennifer Lopez just turned the big 5-0, and on Wednesday Mayor Dan Gelber presented the singer with the keys to Miami Beach during a special ceremony at her home in South Florida.

Employees at the Miami Beach Foutainebleu have to pay an hourly rate to park at a lot to come to work. NBC 6’s Jamie Guirola reports.

A witness’ video shows a customer attacking an employee at a McDonald’s in St. Petersburg, Florida, during an argument about a straw.

In a statement, Mayor Dan Gelber says the legislation is a step towards phasing out single-use plastics from Miami Beach, and replacing them with recyclable alternatives.

Here are some of last week’s top stories from the NBC 6 Weekend Digest:

Amid her 50th birthday celebrations in South Florida, Jennifer Lopez was presented with a key to Miami Beach. (Credit: David Sabshon)

Miami Beach officials are once again urging the U.S. Coast Guard to assess the safety of Government Cut following the deaths of six people since 2016, including the three people who died over the weekend after a boating crash.

Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber wants to crack down on what he’s calling “illegal parties” before they start, including one on Memorial Day weekend that promises “no rules.”

Miami Beach Police are gearing up for another busy spring break weekend, as the mayor has promised a change in tactics with more officers on patrol.

Every day, Fountainebleau housekeeper Michela Joseph spends money to earn money.

Music was allowed to be played between 1st and 15th Street as long as it was played in the direction of the Atlantic Ocean. Now, that area has been reduced to businesses between 9th and 11th Street

The city will be fulling funding the coast for officers at the six schools in their area – South Pointe, North Beach and Biscayne Elementary, Feinberg Fisher K-8, Nautilus Middle and Miami Beach Senior High.

Miami Beach city commissioners have approved a measure to have police officers stationed at all public schools in the city by the start of the next school year.

The suspects seen on video attacking a gay couple on South Beach after this weekend’s gay pride parade are in police custody after turning themselves in late Tuesday afternoon.

The City of Miami Beach is expecting a large turnout Saturday for their “March for Our Lives” rally that’s taking place in conjunction with rallies throughout the country.

The former State Representative and State Senator won with 82 percent of the vote – and for him, it’s all about continuing to make Miami Beach a destination city.

Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Grieco announced Monday his withdrawal from the city’s mayoral race.

“I Love You, Now Die” tells the story of Michelle Carter and what happened following the death of Conrad Roy. Directed by Erin Lee Carr of “Mommy Dead and Dearest” fame, the new two-part documentary features the families, friends and communities affected by 18-year-old Roy’s suicide and the court case that ensued.

An out-of-control wildfire near Yosemite National Park led to 13,000 households and businesses receiving evacuation orders, The Associated Press reported. Read More