West Palm Beach won 31 awards at the IFEA Convention for exceptional events, including gold for the GreenMarket. Mayor James praised the global recognition for the city's community events.

Snoopy's Smoke Shop in Fort Lauderdale was robbed for the second time in a week amid a string of Broward County break-ins. Thieves ransacked the store and the visibly frustrated owner lamented the losses and lack of security.

An 88-year-old man with dementia, Winston Perkins, is missing in Miami Gardens, last seen near Myrtle Grove Park. Police seek the public's help in finding him.

Dylan Rogers, 23, is accused of committing hate crimes after using his car to attack drivers in separate incidents, one involving a Black couple, which included racial slurs. He is held without bond in Broward County.

A 15-year-old girl is critical after being hit by a truck in Southwest Miami-Dade; a retired officer provided aid until emergency services arrived. The crash is under investigation.

Miami's upcoming weather features mostly sunny days with modest rain chances and high temps around 83°F. Evenings will be partly cloudy around 75°F. The weekend promises low humidity and clear skies, while early next week sees a 30% chance of rain.

Nicolas Soares, suspected in a 2010 Miami murder, was arrested in Kenya and extradited to face charges in Florida.

The Broward Sheriff's Office is seeking a man who punched a customer into a coma outside an Aldi in Lauderdale Lakes after an in-store argument. A $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

Amelia Earhart Park is set to host the "Never Walk Alone" 5K on October 18 to raise PTSD awareness among first responders, featuring races, a BBQ, and family activities.

A worker was hospitalized after a partial building collapse at a construction site in South Miami, with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue extracting and transporting the individual. No others were reported trapped.

Miami police recovered over $1 million in stolen merchandise and arrested Ranuiel Quintero for his alleged connection to a theft ring operating in South Florida and New Jersey.

PortMiami prepares to welcome 10 new cruise ships, including Cunard's Queen Elizabeth and Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady, reinforcing Miami's status as a major cruise hub and boosting the local economy.

Palm Beach County seeks legal firms for housing discrimination cases, requiring Federal Fair Housing Act expertise and Florida Bar membership. Proposal deadline is November 14, 2025.