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Spectacled caimans have set up breeding pockets in Miami‑Dade and Broward, prompting targeted removals and monitoring by UF and state agencies.
Real Estate & Development in ...
County and village leaders broke ground on a 20,000‑sq‑ft Key Biscayne library; Friends launched a $500 legacy‑brick fundraiser to help pay for the build. The new branch is slated to open in 2028.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Lauderhill cold case from 1975 now has a name: Robert Freese. BSO detectives hope his family will come forward to help solve the murder.
A 39-year-old motorcyclist, Albert Humphrey, died after his motorcycle struck an SUV at State Road 7 and Victoria Groves Boulevard. The crash is under investigation by PBSO's traffic division.
A CBP Black Hawk helped stop a 25‑foot smuggling boat north of San Juan; agents recovered five bales — about 391 pounds — of cocaine and three people were detained.
Retail & Industry in ...
A Publix near Boca Raton sold a Florida Lotto ticket that matched Saturday's numbers for a $29.25 million jackpot; the prize remains unclaimed.
Politics & Govt in ...
State records show FIU’s Adam Smith Center has received roughly $39M since 2020 but spent less than half; fundraisers and outside grants have raised transparency questions on campus.
Meliá’s first North American branded residences topped off in Brickell on May 21. The 110‑unit condo‑hotel now moves into finish work with wellness‑focused amenities.
Gen. Francis Donovan held a rare fence-line meeting with Cuban commanders at Guantanamo Bay as U.S. naval deployments and pressure on Havana intensify. Channels stayed open.
Researchers argue the strongest storms are getting stronger and have floated a hypothetical Category 6; Florida forecasters say the official scale isn't changing. The debate matters for local preparedness and rebuilding.
Miami police arrested two men after surveillance, phone data and license‑plate records linked them to an April 4 home invasion. Both face armed-robbery with home-invasion charges.
SmileHub's report places Florida 28th overall despite leading the nation in prevention planning; the gap shows weak on‑the‑ground capacity as hurricane season nears.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
FDA testing found sildenafil in Boner Bears Sex Chocolate; JXK Enterprises recalled Lot BB21125 and is offering refunds. Buyers should stop use and report problems.
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