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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 28-year-old Georgia man on federal probation was arrested after a Hollywood traffic stop turned into a crash and foot chase. Authorities say officers found cash, a gun and drugs in the vehicle.
Sweetwater police swept Dolphin Mall after an anonymous bomb threat; officers cleared the property and it opened to patrons just before 11 a.m. Sunday. Authorities say they will maintain a visible presence at the outlet.
Parks & Nature in ...
A brush fire on Bear Island at Big Cypress National Preserve prompted evacuations and smoke that could affect nearby roads. Officials and park managers urged visitors to leave and monitor alerts.
A man was arrested after police say he targeted a Jewish father and his children at Stillwater Park during Passover; prosecutors say the episode was religion-motivated.
Politics & Govt in ...
Miami commissioners are expected to approve roughly $150,000 to lawyers who sued the city over an election delay after courts blocked the ordinance. The payment closes a costly legal chapter.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Carlos Villanueva tells Miamees On Fire that tariffs, labor and materials are reshaping Miami development from Brickell towers to Coral Gables projects. Local reports back the warning.
Acadia Realty Trust paid $43 million for the Gucci‑leased storefront at 225 Worth Ave, a move that expands the REIT’s Palm Beach retail footprint. The purchase underscores surging institutional demand on Worth Avenue.
A 60-year-old Deerfield Beach man was arrested Wednesday after an undercover Boynton Beach sting; police say he solicited what he believed was a 14-year-old and faces multiple felony counts.
Food & Drinks in ...
Arkansas‑born 7 Brew has included Miami in its 2026 expansion plans, but the company hasn't released addresses and Miami‑Dade shows no active 7 Brew stands yet.
Doral police say a Homestead man allegedly tricked an 83‑year‑old into withdrawing $30,000 and handing the cash to a courier. Detectives pieced the case together with video and phone records.
Medley police say a man posing as a T‑Mobile rep sold devices to a 76‑year‑old, then accessed the victim's laptop and Zelle‑transferred $1,500. The suspect was arrested April 1.
A 17‑year‑old from Atlanta has been charged as an adult after deputies say a dating‑app meetup led to two armed home invasions in Cutler Bay and Homestead.
Coral Springs police say they are investigating a death that involves Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen. Officials scheduled a City Hall news conference for the late afternoon.
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