An appellate judge argued Monday that private texts with Miami’s top prosecutor are protected speech as she fights formal JQC charges.

Maxx Properties purchased and rebranded a 250-unit Plantation apartment community as The Ellery, and the new owner plans amenity, interior and tech upgrades. Brokers say the off-market deal was financed with CBRE-arranged debt.

Florida's attorney general filed a brief backing Bal Harbour Shops’ Live Local redevelopment plan, escalating a court fight over zoning, height and workforce housing. The move raises statewide questions about when Tallahassee can override local rules.

Tampa’s Naked Farmer is expanding to West Palm Beach, with state filings and the chain’s locations page pointing to a Palm Beach Lakes outlet spot in 2026. Exact unit and timeline differ across sources.

After a tornado wrecked the first build, Publix will open May 21 at Avenir Town Center in Palm Beach Gardens. The new store anchors the community's growing mini‑downtown.

A 24-year-old was arrested Monday after deputies say she entered a Southwest Miami‑Dade home, pointed a gun and stole an iPad. She faces robbery and home‑invasion-with-a-firearm charges.

Leonardo, a glamorous Italian restaurant on Collins Avenue, opened this month even as co‑owner Igor Dze faces a federal indictment in Chicago. Authorities say the probe seized large quantities of marijuana, firearms and cash.

NWS Miami issued a severe thunderstorm warning Monday for parts of mainland Monroe County, including Flamingo and Big Cypress. Storms may bring 60 mph gusts and quarter-size hail.

Hollywood police arrested two people after a collector's gold and silver coins vanished; investigators say $72,000 was pawned and more may still be missing.

A 27-year-old man died after a car fell on him in Riviera Beach; officials say the vehicle had been raised on a jack and crews are investigating.

A bat that hid in a shoe bit a Loxahatchee resident and later tested positive for rabies. Health officials urge anyone exposed to seek care and secure pets.

Thousands will run through Downtown Miami on April 23. Expect staged street closures, lane shifts on Biscayne and PortMiami detours around Bayfront Park.

A Coral Springs man on an e‑bike died after colliding with a marked police vehicle Friday night. Police say the rider was taken to Broward Health North and later died; investigators are seeking witnesses.