Politics & Govt in ...
Delray Beach announces the first Disability and Neurodiversity Resource Expo at the Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, featuring various organizations and scheduled for May 30.
Community & Society in ...
Miami-Dade County urges residents to refrain from using fertilizers during the rainy season to protect waterways and Biscayne Bay, as part of the Fertilizer Awareness Week from May 6-10.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
The U.S. Attorney's Office hosted a re-entry seminar for about 100 incarcerated individuals in Doral, Florida, providing resources and inspiration for their impending return to society.
Miami-Dade County enacts a seasonal ban on fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus from May 15 to Oct. 31 to protect Biscayne Bay from nutrient runoff.
A Florida man received over two years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian in Lantana, Florida, followed by probation and house arrest.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Street closures due to the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix are causing traffic disruptions around Miami Gardens, with key exit ramps on Florida's Turnpike closed for the event.
A pit bull named Karma is recovering after being found with a gunshot wound and other injuries in Lauderhill, Florida, with a local rescue group funding her treatment.
A school bus was involved in a multi-vehicle accident in Miami Gardens, causing traffic to be redirected. Students were unharmed, but at least one person was hospitalized.
Miami-Dade police hold Project Hero to honor fallen officers, with families and law enforcement paying respects at gravesites, marking Law Enforcement Appreciation Month.
McArthur High School in Florida has begun constructing a new STEM building as part of a $17 million upgrade, featuring 19 classrooms to enhance learning in science and technology fields.
Jean Robert Dorcius was sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining $440,515 from COVID-19 relief programs and was ordered to pay restitution and forfeiture.
A Miccosukee Tribe member faces federal charges for a shooting incident on the reservation, with potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
A man in Broward County was arrested for sexually assaulting a minor and exposure, following an incident where he allegedly squeezed a boy's testicles and exposed himself.