Davie's Family Farms owner Robert Lee Hoover disputes animal cruelty charges, claiming proper care despite facing allegations of neglect and mistreatment of animals. He has been granted bail and is defending his practices to the press.

A man was hospitalized after his car plunged into a canal in Fort Lauderdale due to a medical episode. Firefighters rescued him; he sustained minor injuries.

Florida introduces a permanent sales tax holiday for disaster preparedness items, including batteries and generators, to encourage residents to prepare for natural disasters.

Broward County's Animal Care agency, with NBC 6, launched its Clear the Shelters campaign to promote pet adoption, waiving adoption fees for the event.

Miami-Dade County invests $3.2 million in road improvements in District 8, enhancing safety and the local economy, with Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins spearheading the effort.

Manuel Salgado Pena was arrested for allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend in front of her child in Northwest Miami-Dade, facing multiple charges including attempted murder.

Miami faces a hot weekend with temperatures feeling like 105-110 degrees, as per NBC Miami. Rain chances are low but will increase towards the week's end.

Florida's Department of Government Efficiency auditors are reviewing Broward County's finances after allegations of wasteful spending, potentially affecting future state and local fiscal policies.

Wolf Lake Park Trail is temporarily closed for power line maintenance by FPL until August 2, 2025. Check online for updates and consider visiting other Davie parks with variable closing times.

Fort Lauderdale will upgrade Galt Ocean Drive parking lots, including resurfacing, new ADA ramps, improved lighting, and electric vehicle chargers, with work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Boynton Beach City Commissioner Thomas Turkin is charged with battery after an altercation with ex-candidate Dominick Vargas at City Hall, where Turkin allegedly took Vargas's phone.

South Florida's lobster mini-season began with a focus on safety and adherence to regulations, including bag and size limits, and safe boating practices around divers.

Miami-Dade County enforces a seasonal ban on nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers from May through October to protect Biscayne Bay ecosystems and support the local economy dependent on the bay's health.