West Palm Beach earned the APO with Distinction from IPMI, reflecting its excellence in parking, transportation, and innovative sustainable practices. Mayor James highlights the city's commitment to service and sustainability.

Miami-Dade County approves the development of a new animal shelter in South Dade to replace the Medley facility and improve conditions for animals and shelter staff.

TSA at MIA caught a woman trying to smuggle turtles in her bra; one turtle did not survive. Earlier, a man hid a turtle in his groin at Newark Airport.

Miami's weather forecast includes a 20% chance of morning showers and thunderstorms, with highs near 90 and a breeze. The weekend looks clearer with rip current risks and daytime highs in the low 90s.

Former Miami-Dade School Board member G. Holmes Braddock died at 100, leaving a legacy of dedication to school desegregation, bilingual education, and student involvement.

Janice Turner, mother of Sean Kingston, was sentenced to five years in prison for wire fraud, involving over $1 million in goods. Kingston is awaiting sentencing.

Fort Lauderdale plans roadwork on NE 16th Court, including a median, a semi-roundabout, resurfacing, and more, to start August 4, 2025, with expected completion in October.

A pipe burst flooded a mobile home park in Miami-Dade's Leisure City, affecting roads and homes and causing significant damage to one homeowner's property.

Tickets for Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour in Miami are available for $600 and up, with transportation options and road closures detailed for attendees.

A Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputy is charged with child sexual exploitation, facing a minimum of 15 years for production and 5 years for receipt of explicit material involving minors.

Commissioner Steinberg and Sheriff Cordero-Stutz will present a new $360K police boat for Miami-Dade County District 4 to enhance security on the waterways.

Miami Fire Rescue extinguished a fire at an abandoned house with no injuries reported. The building was a total loss, and the cause is under investigation.

Two were killed and one is missing after a group was swept over Oregon's Dillon Falls. The area is known for its hazardous conditions, and authorities continue to search for the third person.