A warehouse fire at Havana's Ñico López refinery sent a tall plume of smoke over the bay on Friday; officials say the blaze was controlled and no injuries were reported.

A Florida Memorial University freshman says mold, bacteria‑laced washers and broken furniture made her dorm unbearable; Miami‑Dade inspectors found the complaint valid and cleaning began.

Miami officials announced construction at Dadeland South Station beginning February 23, 2026, causing Metrorail service changes and delays for six weeks.

Homestead residents experienced a water pressure drop due to a mistakenly closed valve amid a roadway project, which was quickly fixed by the city and MDWASD.

A fire at a West Palm Beach metal recycling facility caused traffic disruptions on Okeechobee Road; no injuries reported, and the incident is under investigation.

A Cessna jet hit several deer during takeoff in Florida; the FAA is investigating. The collision is a rare event and highlights the challenges of wildlife strikes in aviation.

Ocean Bank financed Nexus Leah, a new 189‑unit apartment project beside Hialeah’s Tri‑Rail/Metrorail transfer station.

A Miami Police motorman was struck near the I‑95/I‑195 interchange late Thursday and taken to a hospital; investigators are treating the crash as a possible hit‑and‑run.

A driver was detained after deputies say his van nearly struck the USCIS Miami Field Office at 8801 NW 7th Ave. Deputies say the suspect refused to exit and was given a roadside sobriety test.

ATTOM data show Metro Miami homeowners averaged 9.4 years at the end of 2025, tightening resale supply and keeping prices elevated.

Miami-born Skinny Louie is opening at Bank of America Plaza on Las Olas, joining Barry’s as the tower gets an amenity refresh. Expect soft openings and long lines.

Two US Navy ships collided during refueling in the Caribbean, injuring two sailors. The USS Truxtun and USNS Supply were involved, and both are now safely sailing. An investigation into the collision is ongoing.

Two 19-year-olds were arrested in Texas after Broward detectives linked them to the death of 22-year-old Hunter Howell found at a West Broward boat ramp.