Cha Cha Chá quietly opened an elevated, seafood-forward Wynwood outpost with Miami‑exclusive plates and a speakeasy lounge. The menu leans Pacific and the team plans to expand service soon.

Miami Beach's commission approved a temporary ordinance to fast‑track restaurants and indoor live entertainment in key corridors while keeping outdoor and adult venues off limits.

Miami-Dade is advancing a $927M plan for a 13.5-mile commuter rail from MiamiCentral to Aventura, but state budget cuts and legal fights could stall the timeline.

A man was shot multiple times near NW 69th Street and NW 15th Avenue in Liberty City and taken to Ryder Trauma Center. Miami police are investigating.

Molotov cocktails and multiple firearms were found inside a Deerfield Beach apartment after a shots‑fired call; the suspect is in custody and a judge ordered a mental‑health evaluation.

A Lake Worth Beach resident was sentenced to one year and one day after pleading guilty to assaulting ICE officers during a vehicle stop; federal officials say he faces deportation afterward.

A bipartisan federal bill from Florida’s delegation would guide federal rail-safety funding toward pedestrian protections as scrutiny grows over Brightline’s deadly record.

Neighbors are angry after crews demolished a decades-old Miami church. Developers say a private school will replace the site.

A Florida House committee voted 18-7 to advance a bill designating Oct. 14 as "Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance," igniting a partisan fight in Tallahassee.

Sunrise police found a man dead Wednesday night in the 7600 block of NW 42nd Street; detectives say the investigation is active and are seeking witnesses.

Centtral Aventura secured a $70M construction loan from Ocean Bank to build a nine‑story, 142,000‑sq‑ft mixed‑use project at 20955 Biscayne Boulevard in Aventura.

Miami native Michelle Bernstein will be honored at SOBEWFF’s Tribute Dinner, though the chef says she’d rather be in the kitchen. The dinner caps the festival weekend.

A former Watson B. Duncan student has sued ex‑teacher Christopher Withers and the School District of Palm Beach County, alleging years of grooming and sexual abuse and claiming Title IX and negligence violations.

AJ's Jewelry filed a Miami‑Dade suit saying Floyd Mayweather picked up 26 luxury watches and 15 chains in August 2025 and still owes about $1.4M, court papers say.

A 29-year-old Dania Beach woman reported missing Wednesday was found dead; BSO's Homicide Unit is investigating and the medical examiner will determine the cause.

Patchy dense fog will slow Friday's morning commute in metro Miami before skies clear to sunny highs near 77°F.

Tri‑Rail says reserves and talks with Tallahassee and county leaders will keep service running through mid‑2027 while a long-term funding plan is worked out.

A string of fatal crashes has Martin County officials urging faster fixes on State Road 710 while FDOT’s full widening remains years away.

A 48‑year‑old woman was arrested after deputies say she tried to set fuel nozzles ablaze at an Exxon in Gladeview. She faces attempted arson, drug and trespass charges.

Riviera Beach’s planning board approved a 418‑unit twin‑tower at Marina Village but pressed developers to add workforce units before final council sign‑off.

Deputies say a northwest Miami‑Dade search turned up stolen mopeds, motorcycles and tampered VINs at a property; three men were arrested on chop‑shop and grand‑theft charges.

Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute says it performed Florida's first pediatric pulmonary Ozaki, rebuilding a child's valve with their own tissue to expand local options.

Ron Magill told a live audience he will step down after 46 years at Zoo Miami. The short announcement was captured on video and surprised visitors.

Traffic camera images that investigators say show Lorent Pion assaulting and dragging Nahomi Cittadini onto I‑95 have prompted murder charges and a court return.

Skinny Louie opens in South Miami on Feb. 21 with a 100-burger giveaway. The tight menu centers on smash burgers, thin fries and old-school milkshakes.

Cutler Bay's 16th Chili Cook-Off packed Cutler Ridge Park with more than 6,200 people as local teams and restaurants battled for top chili and salsa honors.

DOJ has widened a Florida grand‑jury probe into Russia’s 2016 election interference, issuing new subpoenas and naming former CIA director John Brennan as a target.

Bar Bucce, the Macchialina team’s Little River market-pizzeria, earned a 2026 James Beard Best New Bar semifinalist nod. The recognition spotlights Miami’s neighborhood dining scene.

A University of Miami shuttle driver was arrested after a crash near campus and students posted video of the scene in which he told them "I'm fine."

A Fort Lauderdale man faces a second-degree attempted murder charge after a July 31, 2025 Wawa shootout that left two men wounded. Surveillance video and jail records are central to the case.

A late-night pursuit in Tamarac ended in a crash that killed a driver and injured a deputy. Authorities arrested a suspect and multiple investigations are underway.

Four people were rushed to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries after scaffolding collapsed at a West Palm Beach construction site on Lakeview Avenue. Crews closed nearby streets while investigators worked the scene.

BNP Paribas is expanding its Brickell office after a 47% jump in Miami global‑markets revenue and plans to add staff in 2026.

Tens of thousands of Broward residents are scrambling for care after Florida Blue’s contract fights put major hospital systems out of network.

Smuggled videos appear to show a mass protest inside Canaleta prison in Ciego de Ávila, with inmates chanting for food and freedom while NGOs warn of a heavy crackdown.

Property records show the Trump Presidential Library Foundation now owns a 2.6‑acre downtown Miami parcel next to the Freedom Tower after months of legal fights and public hearings.

After a successful heart transplant, 10‑year‑old Chloe Comess inspired Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to launch a Fontan Fitness Clinic that pairs specialists with exercise rehab.

A Miami woman was arrested in Brickell after an undercover sting found a vial labeled Toxta — an unapproved botulinum product — inside a clinic. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

Dense morning fog could slow early commutes. Highs near 80°F today give way to a Sunday cold front and a sharp cooldown early next week.

A former Haitian judge testified in Miami that he signed an invalid, backdated arrest warrant tied to the 2021 killing of Jovenel Moïse. The admission complicates an already sprawling probe with South Florida links.

A multi-vehicle crash at the Hollywood Boulevard exit snarled the Florida Turnpike and left lanes blocked while crews cleared the scene.

A settlement trimmed the Southland rock‑mine permit in Palm Beach County to roughly 2,200 acres, narrowing a plan critics said threatened Everglades restoration.

Buyers, contractors and an HOA say Amrit units on Singer Island were marketed as homes but recorded as transient lodging; multiple lawsuits and a records fight are underway.

Florida's public counsel says FPL customers are already paying into a multiyear settlement and that his office is appealing the commission's approval.

Deputies say a southwest Miami-Dade search uncovered an enclosed cockfighting ring, dozens of roosters and 10 caged dogs; the property owner was arrested on felony charges. The case is now in county custody.

A Stock Island mother with outstanding drug warrants called 911 after her son allegedly swung a katana and made death threats. Deputies arrested both at a home on 11th Avenue.

Philly bagel chain Bagels & Co. filed permits for a Cypress Creek shop at 957 E Cypress Creek Rd. The brand is expanding across Florida with bold schmears and sandwiches.

Former Plantation mayor Lynn Stoner pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 12 months of probation with adjudication withheld after prosecutors said she tried to help a developer. The case stemmed from an OIG probe into a false city letter and other actions while she was in office.

Pompano Beach has launched a feasibility review into forming its own police force after BSO contract costs jumped and neighboring cities moved to split. Consultants and public meetings are planned.

Progressive is returning excess profits to Florida auto policyholders who had coverage on Dec. 31, 2025; average rebates are near $300 and will arrive automatically in early 2026.

Deputy Leo Cantave attended the arraignment of the man accused of striking him on Florida's Turnpike. The driver pleaded not guilty to DUI and reckless-driving counts.

Miami Slice is opening a Coconut Grove shop at the former Harry’s Pizzeria site. Signage is up but an opening date has not been announced.

A familial DNA search and new lab testing led Broward detectives to arrest a Coral Springs man in a 2015 Tamarac abduction and sexual-battery case; a second suspect remains unidentified.

A 27‑year‑old pitcher was arrested in Hialeah after deputies say a search of his home turned up suspected cocaine, firearms and cash. He faces armed‑trafficking charges.

Mandarin Oriental and Great Gulf announced a 31‑story, 87‑unit luxury residences tower on North Flagler Drive, designed by Safdie Architects and aimed to open in 2031. The project brings resort amenities and branded service to the Intracoastal waterfront.

A Miami judge set Antonio Brown’s attempted‑murder trial for Jan. 11, 2027, in a case tied to a May 2025 shooting outside a Little Haiti boxing event. A June hearing will address his 'stand your ground' defense.

One driver was killed and another critically injured after two tow trucks collided Monday near Biscayne Drive and Old Dixie Highway in Leisure City. Dashcam and aerial footage are part of an active traffic‑homicide probe.

A Fort Lauderdale roofing executive admitted in federal court to taking part in a scheme prosecutors say funneled more than $3.5M through rigged bids on commercial projects.

Lionel Messi came off the bench to convert a 70th-minute penalty and send Inter Miami to a 2-1 friendly win in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.

Red Rooster Overtown has formalized weekend club nights upstairs in its Pool Hall, adding DJs, VIP tables and late-night service to the historic neighborhood.

A Pompano Beach man faces DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges after a Nov. 26, 2023 Turnpike crash that left one passenger dead.

A Miami woman was arrested after police say she beat her 7‑year‑old autistic son with a belt after he kissed a classmate. The child had visible bruises and was removed from the home.

A jury convicted Traquanne Mosley in the 2020 Lake Worth Beach robbery that left a man dead; a judge immediately sentenced him to life without parole.

A judicial watchdog panel recommended a 30-day suspension and $10,000 fine for Broward County Judge Lauren Peffer after she shared an apparent AI-generated recording and cited an unread tell‑all during her 2024 campaign.

A crash early Sunday blocked two left lanes of South Dixie Highway where it meets I‑95; investigators remained on scene into the morning.

A woman was found with a gunshot wound near Southwest 268th Street and 127th Avenue in southwest Miami-Dade and rushed to a hospital in critical condition.

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a Brightline train on North Dixie Highway in Hallandale Beach. Investigators say the conductor sounded the horn before the crash.

A judge granted Daisy Link a new trial after finding prosecutors showed jurors unadmitted photos; prosecutors have appealed the decision to the Third District Court of Appeal.

A Broward County man was arrested after deputies say he threatened a woman, trashed a home and made violent remarks toward children; arrest records list multiple child-abuse counts.

A 12-year-old from Sugarloaf Key was arrested after deputies say he threatened another juvenile with what turned out to be a BB gun behind a Big Pine Key pharmacy. No injuries were reported.

The Supreme Court declined to review Joe Carollo’s appeal, leaving a roughly $63.5M jury verdict intact and paving the way for collection and insurance fights in Miami.

Alma Matcha is expanding from a pop‑up into a Fort Lauderdale flagship café with a sit‑down menu, retail matcha and home‑brewing kits.

A man was shot in the arm during a dispute at Centre Lake Apartments in Biscayne Gardens; his girlfriend was arrested and he was hospitalized in critical condition.

A resurfaced body‑cam clip tied to Ryan Crow's August 2025 arrest has reignited scrutiny of the Dolphins' handling of the incident and the league review.

Bored Cuban brings pixas, cafecitos and the 305 Bowl to Sunset Drive. The first 100 guests at Thursday’s ribbon-cutting get a free 305 Bowl.

Bar Nancy, a nautical‑themed Little Havana bar known for live music and craft cocktails, has quietly closed after seven years on Calle Ocho. The venue’s events and social accounts went silent late in 2025.

Two people were shot Wednesday night in Lauderhill; investigators canvassed two scenes and are asking anyone with information to call Broward Crime Stoppers.

Broward posted roughly $136.6 billion in output yet recorded about 10,710 fewer jobs year‑over‑year, exposing a gap between big projects and local hiring.

A Miami Beach man was arrested after allegedly stealing packages from a FedEx truck and getting stuck in MacArthur Causeway traffic during a police chase.

Frank A. Rubino, the Miami criminal-defense lawyer and former racer who defended Manuel Noriega, has died at 80.

After a Jan. 2 Hobe Sound crash left two teens dead and another with massive medical bills, a Tequesta mother pressed lawmakers to require bodily‑injury insurance. The plea exposes gaps in Florida’s current PIP‑based system.

Jackson Memorial previewed a 178,000‑sq‑ft ER that doubles capacity and aims to shorten wait times with new observation, pediatric and behavioral‑health bays.

Palm Beach deputies stopped a GPS‑tracked Rolls‑Royce Wraith on I‑95 in Jupiter; two men were arrested and face grand theft and altered‑VIN charges.

Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for a Hialeah man accused of fatally stabbing his ex while she visited friends in Lehigh Acres.

Rishi Kapoor, the Coral Gables developer behind Location Ventures and URBIN, was arrested by federal agents in Miami; the indictment is sealed as SEC and receivership actions continue.

A Miami family says a three‑year plea for the man who lured their 6‑year‑old from his yard is too light; prosecutors say trial proof posed challenges.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper shot a woman early March 7 on the Dolphin Expressway after authorities say she attacked him with a knife. Both were treated and FDLE is investigating.

Fort Lauderdale police say an apparent domestic shooting in the 2200 block of NW 21st Ave left one adult hospitalized and a suspect detained. Investigators say the case remains under review.

A traffic stop near Mile Marker 30 in the Florida Keys turned up a loaded .45 and roughly 68 grams of suspected cocaine; two Columbia, S.C., men were arrested, police say.

Two men were found dead inside a South Miami home Sunday; investigators say it may be a domestic-related murder‑suicide.

A&E District Holding Co. has asked for incentives to build a 47‑story, 576‑unit tower at 1515 N.E. Miami Place that would set aside 231 workforce apartments. The proposal leans on Live Local‑era incentives to boost density and speed approvals.

Flyovers at the Rainbow Interchange now let Turnpike and I‑595 drivers use I‑95's express lanes directly. Expect new signage and tolling as crews finish the work.

A 23-year-old Austin man was arrested at Miami International Airport after officers found about 75 pounds of vacuum-sealed marijuana in his checked bags.

Boca Raton voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve the One Boca redevelopment that would lease city land for housing, retail, a hotel and new civic facilities.

A landmarked South Ocean Boulevard home sold for $28M to an LLC that shares an address with a nearby foundation, prompting questions about restoration and permits.

Two Hialeah residents confessed to stealing gold from two jewelry shops and pawning pieces, police say, after surveillance and pawn records helped detectives link the items.

A West Miami‑Dade man was booked after allegedly brandishing a gun in the parking garage at Miami Dade College’s Hialeah Campus; police say they found drugs and a handgun in his car.

Video shows a man wrestling with an officer on a Southwest flight at Miami International Airport; the passenger was arrested before the plane left the gate.

Mid-70s morning and a high near 80°F. Atlantic beaches face an elevated rip-current risk through today.

A Doral woman was arrested after police say she sprayed an assistant principal with Gatorade during dismissal at Norland Middle School in Miami Gardens. Bond was set at $2,800.

A Miami judge suggested prosecutors may have to pare down the sweeping campaign‑finance case against Sophia Lacayo, complicating a state indictment and a pending federal matter.

Pinecrest Bakery opened its first Lauderhill location, a milestone that brings the chain to 25 restaurants across South Florida and its sixth franchised spot.

The Miami Youth Fair opens March 12 at Tamiami Park with a "Wild About the Fair" theme, new rides, fresh foods and three $5 admission days. Tickets and deals are listed on the official site.

Key Biscayne approved a settlement with the Key Biscayne Independent that pays $25,000 in legal fees and requires public notice before any future media policy.

The Brazilian Football Confederation has opened a Miami office to expand commercial ties and scout dual‑national talent ahead of major tournaments.

Griffis launched a $550M value‑add fund and opened Fund VII with a 263‑unit West Palm Beach buy, betting softer prices and steady renter demand will pay off.

A Miami‑Dade corrections officer was charged after video surfaced that appears to show him striking an inmate inside a county jail, local reporting shows.

A Miramar woman pleaded guilty March 12 in the wrong‑way Turnpike crash that killed 23‑year‑old Ezequiel “Zeke” Urrutia. His family created a scholarship in his honor.

Tesla will convert the former Toys 'R' Us at Kendall's Palms at Town & Country into a 45,255-square-foot showroom and service center, targeted to open late 2026.

A federal class action filed in Miami argues release papers should count as parole under the Cuban Adjustment Act, potentially unlocking green cards for thousands.

Commissioners will consider design approval and a grant application to build a roughly 600‑foot pedestrian and bike connector under I‑395, closing the final Baywalk gap.

FKA Twigs brings her Grammy-winning Body High production to Factory Town in Hialeah, tapping Miami's underground energy with Eartheater opening.

DHS agents and Hialeah police forced entry into a West 68th Street home after a man allegedly deported and re‑entered barricaded himself inside. Tear gas was deployed and firefighters later responded to smoke at the scene.

Healthcare Systems of America sued its former CEO, alleging he tried to add his wife as a signatory on accounts that hold Medicare, Medicaid and insurer payments. The company is asking a Miami‑Dade judge for emergency relief.

Takay, a 10-seat omakase from chefs Glen Kotlyarski and Yoni Matz, is coming to Coral Way this spring with 17- and 20-course tasting menus and a sculptural hinoki 'wave'.

An RFP is out to build Pompano Beach’s new City Hall and parking deck, a key phase of the New Downtown plan. General contractors must submit proposals by April 10.

A late-session Florida bill would let private schools with 150 or fewer students open in commercial and mixed-use buildings without rezoning.

An 18‑year‑old admitted guilt in the Dec. 20, 2024 parking‑garage stabbing that killed a Miami teen. Sentencing is set for May 2026 and she faces up to 30 years.

NWS Miami issued a special weather statement for Belle Glade, Clewiston and South Bay through 9:30 p.m. EDT, warning of half‑inch hail and gusts near 50 mph.

Northbridge paid roughly $81.5M for the 359,500‑sf Elevate Broward campus in Lauderdale Lakes as Broward’s industrial market cools. The park is largely leased and aimed at last‑mile tenants.

Boca Helping Hands is serving 17% more people while receiving about a million fewer pounds of food after a federal farm‑to‑food program was cut. Volunteers and state programs are scrambling to keep nutrition on the plates of neighbors.

A Miami-Dade Water & Sewer employee was critically shot Tuesday in North Miami-Dade. Deputies are investigating and Crime Stoppers has offered a reward for tips.

Daniel James Riggs was sentenced to 20 years after admitting he coerced two student minors into sexual activity, federal prosecutors say.

Pasta & Juliet’s Brickell outpost has closed after roughly six months. The Business Journal says a new Italian concept is planned for the 1000 S. Miami Ave. space.

Florida’s Aug. 18 primary will decide hundreds of local and statewide races. Register or change party by July 20 and request a mail ballot by Aug. 6.

A federal judge revoked the U.S. citizenship of a Fort Lauderdale man accused of running a $3.8M COVID‑relief loan fraud. Prosecutors say he concealed his role during his naturalization interview.

Four people were charged after prosecutors say a pressed MDMA pill killed a 24‑year‑old visiting Miami for Ultra. Investigators say messages and delivery records linked suppliers to the fatal exchange.

Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez warns of a spike in fake texts telling drivers they owe traffic tickets or tolls. Officials advise ignoring links, verifying fines through official channels and reporting suspicious messages.

A Miami Gardens woman was arrested on a first-degree arson charge after police say she set her boyfriend’s clothes on fire inside their efficiency, prompting a 911 call.

A Miami Beach man was arrested after a crash on Collins Avenue killed two pedestrians and the driver fled into a Walgreens. Authorities named the victims and say the suspect faces vehicular homicide charges.

A blind cook-off on March 28 will let neighbors taste and vote to decide who may lease and run the historic People’s Bar-B-Que in Overtown.

A 50-year-old New York City man was arrested in Boynton Beach after police say he arranged to meet a 15-year-old in an undercover sting. He now faces multiple felony charges.

A Palm Beach County deputy resigned after an internal probe found she sold fetish photos and videos — some showing her in uniform — on FeetFinder.

Two men were arrested after a Miami Beach‑started chase ended in northwest Miami‑Dade when troopers used a PIT maneuver; a gun was recovered and shots were fired but no one was hurt.

Crews have moved the JEM tower past its podium in Downtown Miami, a visible milestone for Naftali Group’s 67‑story project at Miami Worldcenter. The build is backed by a $465M financing package and includes high‑end condo amenities.

A 3-year-old boy was pulled from the Snake Creek Canal near NW 199th Street in Miami Gardens and taken to a hospital in stable condition.

A Sweetwater woman was booked on a child-neglect charge after police say her 3-year-old was found alone in a running car outside a Crunch Fitness, police say.

A late-night shooting near the 2000 block of Northwest 2nd Street in Boynton Beach left one man dead. Police have opened an active investigation and are asking for tips.

A federal judge found Leapfrog’s grading method unfair and ordered the nonprofit to remove safety grades for five Tenet hospitals and notify licensees.

Philadelphia-based Blank Rome has opened a West Palm Beach office and signed an approximately 11,000‑square‑foot sublease as it grows its IP and tech practice in South Florida.

Florida's state university system formed a task force to set NIL and revenue‑sharing rules as trustees approved temporary auxiliary funding to steady athletic budgets. The panel will shape how campuses handle direct payments and compliance in the months ahead.

Donald Trump returned a mail ballot that was counted in a Palm Beach County special election even as he denounces mail-in voting as “cheating.”

A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a Jan. 24 fatal shooting in Oakland Park. Authorities say the victim was taken to Broward Health and later died.

A non‑jury trial is set for Oct. 19, 2026, after a judge briefly approved a $2.2M loan tied to the Sapirs' Venetian Islands home and Yanina moved to void the order. The dispute will test how sale costs and short‑term loans are split while the property is marketed.

A 20‑year‑old was arrested in Homestead after an alleged hit‑and‑run last Wednesday left two minibike riders hospitalized, one briefly intubated.

Mayor Levine Cava celebrated new thickening and dewatering units at the Central District plant, part of a multi‑billion program to modernize Miami‑Dade’s wastewater system.

ADP has listed its 94,000‑sf Kendall campus at 10200 Sunset Drive after agreeing to a smaller lease at Waterford. The parcel could attract multifamily buyers under Florida’s Live Local Act.

Sunny and near 79°F through Thursday. High rip current risk on Palm Beaches today — swim near lifeguards.

Alan Jackson is bringing a two‑day Five O'Clock Somewhere Fest to West Palm Beach’s Waterfront Commons on June 12–13 with a stacked country lineup and VIP packages.

Sunny and warm today in Miami with highs near 79°F. A front late Saturday into Sunday brings a chance of showers and gusty easterly winds.

A wine bar at CityPlace will close when its lease ends, eliminating nearly 100 jobs and affecting both front- and back-of-house staff. The move is tied to a late-spring lease expiration.

A semi-secret lounge beneath Cipriani Downtown Miami pairs classic Cipriani dishes with late-night DJs and a soon-to-open terrace.

A Perris man was arrested at Miami International after CBP says 16.48 kg (about 36 lbs) of vacuum-sealed marijuana was found in his Samsonite suitcase.

President Trump will headline the FII PRIORITY summit in Miami Beach as the Iran war casts a shadow over the gathering.

Melly’s lawyers filed a March 25 motion asking a Broward judge to free the rapper pending a 2027 retrial, citing new evidence and harsh jail conditions. The bid seeks an Arthur hearing and a split of proceedings so bond can be weighed separately.

A Hialeah man says he was forced to the ground during a traffic stop; his attorney says charges were dropped and will sue the city.

Miami-registered LLCs and virtual office addresses appear in reporting that a Florida firm handled more than $260 million tied to the Argentine Football Association.

A 41‑year‑old Cape Coral man was arrested after allegedly threatening a neighbor with a three‑foot sword; police recovered the weapon and charged him with assault with a deadly weapon.

KKR opened a permanent office at 600 Brickell Avenue, creating a Miami hub to serve institutional and private-wealth clients across Latin America.

Fort Lauderdale backed off a plan to swap its beachfront basketball courts for pickleball after a grassroots push; the city will keep and upgrade the hoops while adding nearby pickleball courts.

A downtown Miami shooting on Saturday wounded an officer and a man near Bayfront Park as Ultra drew large crowds. Police say the episode appears isolated and the investigation is ongoing.

Gusty east winds and dangerous rip currents are in effect for Miami‑Dade beaches through Monday evening. Expect 30–35 mph gusts and rough Gulfstream seas.

Chef Danny Serfer announced the closure of Edgewater’s Mignonette on Saturday, ending a nearly 12‑year run for the oyster bar. Regulars and critics had long praised its raw bar and quiet charm.

NORAD says F-16s escorted a civilian plane out of the Mar‑a‑Lago no‑fly zone; flares were used and no one was harmed.

Gusty east winds, a Rip Current Statement and high surf will affect Miami beaches through Wednesday. Scattered storms and choppy bays make boating and swimming riskier than usual.

Royal Caribbean will base its fourth Icon-class ship in Miami in August 2027, promising new water-park attractions and a notable bump in PortMiami traffic.

Prime After Dark is a delivery‑only steakhouse serving Wagyu, caviar and multi‑person "Luxe Boxes" to Miami's after‑hours crowd between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Muggy low-70s Tuesday morning, but dangerous rip currents and choppy seas will keep Miami beaches hazardous through Friday. Swim near lifeguards and postpone small-boat trips.

An anonymous buyer paid about $53M for an oceanfront Golden Beach mansion and the adjacent lot, creating a rare beachfront assemblage with more than 200 feet of private sand. The purchases add to a recent run of high‑end deals on Ocean Boulevard.

City filings say Subculture Coffee doesn't meet a 44‑space off‑street parking requirement; a March 31, 2026 commission session will decide the shop's future.

DeSantis announced he signed bills to stiffen penalties for dangerous crimes and sexual offenses, including tougher sentences for child sexual‑abuse material and remand rules.

Ascentris and partners sold two Westside Plaza buildings in Doral for about $63.3M and kept the middle parcel for a 380‑unit Live Local redevelopment with ZOM.

Breezy east winds and choppy surf will keep Miami beaches hazardous through Friday. Swim near lifeguards and secure loose gear.

Billionaires and tech names keep making headlines in Miami — but leasing data show most newcomers are signing modest suites and expansions rather than massive headquarters. Brokers and researchers say the market’s true test will be bigger pre‑leases and hiring.

A Westchester man faces attempted murder and aggravated assault charges after deputies say he fired at another driver on Bird Road; surveillance helped identify him.

A Miami‑Dade firefighter resigned after a student in an EMS ride‑along reported inappropriate texts in late January; the department says it has a zero‑tolerance policy.

Resia filed a pre‑application to build Golden Glades II, a proposed 220‑unit income‑restricted apartment community on a 5.46‑acre site near the Golden Glades interchange. The plan follows the developer’s nearby modular-built complex.

A Miami mother’s nonprofit helped seed Zero Drownings Miami‑Dade, pairing free school‑day swim lessons with family courses and a searchable listing of programs. Local partners say school‑day access can change outcomes for the county’s youngest children.

NWS Miami issued a special weather statement for Miami-Dade through 8:00 PM EDT warning gusty thunderstorms and winds up to 50 mph. Officials advise sheltering and securing outdoor items.

Falcone Group‑led JV bought Miami Worldcenter’s retail plaza and two garages in a deal insiders say reached nine figures. The purchase consolidates control of roughly 300,000 sq ft of shops, dining and entertainment.

Cuba announced pardons for more than 2,010 people as U.S. pressure on the island intensifies. State media gave criteria but released no names, and rights groups say many dissidents remain jailed.

An affiliate of Crescent Heights pitched a 15‑story, 29‑unit tower at 1826 Collins with 40% of homes reserved as workforce housing under the Live Local Act. Miami Beach's Planning Board will review plans on May 5.

Frank and Dolores Mennella paid roughly $51.7M for a newly finished 1.5‑acre Manalapan ocean‑to‑lake spec mansion. The purchase deepens their Palm Beach County footprint.

Miami-born Pura Vida is opening a 3,425-sq-ft café this summer at The Palms at Town & Country in Kendall, joining new wellness and dining tenants at the center.

A Maine father died after rescuing two of his children from a rip current at Juno Beach. Friends and neighbors have launched a fundraiser to help his pregnant wife and kids.

A Boucher Brothers–Major Food Group plan called Pier Park would replace Nikki Beach at 1 Ocean Drive when the lease expires in May; the club's owners are contesting the move in court.

A man who posed as a Rothschild heir in New York was arrested in Miami Beach and charged with battery by strangulation after an alleged Dec. 29 attack.

Miami‑Dade deputies swept Dadeland Mall Saturday after a reported bomb threat; on‑scene video showed fire‑rescue units and no injuries were reported.

Palm Beach County detectives say a 63-year-old Fort Lauderdale man has been arrested on kidnapping and sexual battery charges; investigators are asking the public for tips.

Warm, muggy Monday gives way to a stormier midweek. Dangerous rip currents and rough surf are expected Tuesday–Wednesday.

A Miramar man was arrested after an orange Lamborghini SUV fled Miramar officers and crashed in Miami Gardens. Police say the driver faces aggravated fleeing and other traffic charges.

A developer has part of the Mall at Wellington Green under contract and a proposal would convert the former Nordstrom into roughly 620 apartments.

A crew member aboard Celebrity Xcel was arrested at Port Everglades after a fellow crewmate accused him of rape. He faces a sexual battery charge and was ordered held without bond.

A technical issue prompted a systemwide Metrorail delay; Orange Line riders were switched to bus shuttles between MIA and Earlington Heights.

A mapping mismatch has left much of Brownsville off the county study area, complicating residents’ push to incorporate and prompting calls for a redraw.

A 'potential swatting' bomb threat that named a Cooper City mosque prompted a Code Red lockdown at Cooper City High; deputies say no active threat was found.

Police arrested 53‑year‑old Andrea K. Houston this week in connection with a Dec. 27 drive‑thru confrontation at a Palmetto Bay McDonald’s that injured a worker. She faces burglary and resisting charges.

A consultant's fresh cost study puts renovation at $255M, sending the project's total toward $438M and forcing Miami‑Dade to weigh added spending or phased openings.

El Ñaño, an Ecuadorian favorite from Spain, has opened its first U.S. location on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, serving encebollado, ceviche and Latin-inspired cocktails.

The FBI is offering up to $25,000 for information about Ana Maria Henao Knezevich, who vanished from her Madrid apartment on Feb. 2, 2024; investigators say her husband is suspected.

The Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key will be imploded Sunday; an 800‑foot exclusion zone and early‑morning road closures will be enforced.

Filings show multistrategy funds opening Miami offices even as the count of Miami-based investment professionals slipped year-over-year. The result is offices without a matching rise in senior traders.

Florida is pairing the Attorney General’s Office with Othram to reprocess archived evidence using advanced DNA sequencing and genetic genealogy in thousands of cold cases.

NWS Miami issued a special weather statement for West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach and Jupiter through 4:45 PM EDT, warning of gusty storms and winds near 50 mph.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned Barry University School of Law after students say it rejected a Turning Point USA chapter, raising questions about viewpoint discrimination.

A UF study used AI to map what park visitors actually value, revealing big gaps in the quality of park experiences across Broward County.

A Miami woman was arrested after a child was found wandering alone in Allapattah, police say. Officials have released few details so far.

Gusty NE winds and dangerous rip currents will make Miami's Atlantic beaches rough through Sunday. Swim near lifeguards and postpone paddle outings.

A routine backpack search at Palm Beach Central turned up a butterfly-style knife and a pocket taser; a 19-year-old student was arrested and faces weapon-possession charges.

Séptimo, a seventh-floor cocktail bar at Four Seasons Miami, opens April 29 with modern spins on classic cocktails and a small-plates menu.

Surveillance footage released by BSO shows a man assaulting a woman and exposing himself in Weston; deputies are asking the public for help identifying him.

A Hallandale Beach woman and a California man received combined prison terms topping 46 years after federal prosecutors said they killed a man at a Miami Springs hotel over a missing meth shipment.

Dangerous rip currents and gusty winds will make Miami beaches risky through Monday. Swim only at lifeguarded beaches.

Jane Buffett filed a new suit in Palm Beach County on April 6, escalating her fight with co‑trustee Richard Mozenter over access to trust records and fees.

Dangerous rip currents and gusty east winds will affect Miami's Atlantic beaches through Tuesday. Swim near lifeguards and avoid unguarded surf.

DeSantis unveiled a major Everglades push promising accelerated projects, big pumps and targeted funding to move more clean water south.

Dozens of flights at Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach were delayed or canceled Monday amid a nationwide pattern of disruptions. Wait times varied by airport.

Nova Southeastern withdrew applications for a seven‑story, 600‑bed dorm at Bill Gessner after neighbors warned of traffic, noise and the loss of playing fields.

State and federal lawyers told a judge they are complying with an order to expand attorney access at Alligator Alcatraz, while advocates say detainees were beaten after phones were cut.

Broward County sued the construction team behind the Gables Riverwalk tower, alleging negligence after the April 4, 2024 crane collapse that killed a worker and damaged a county bridge.

A 50-year-old man was pulled from a burning car on U.S. 27 in northwest Miami‑Dade and airlifted to HCA Florida Kendall with critical burns.

A 30-year-old man suspected of stripping airbags from Hondas was arrested after a short chase in northeast Miami-Dade, authorities say.

A Miami promoter says Lionel Messi and the Argentine FA left organizers 'burned out of millions' after he skipped two October friendlies. Court documents obtained by TMZ outline a $7M deal and fraud claims.

The Trump administration canceled an $11M contract with Catholic Charities in Miami, putting the Msgr. Bryan O. Walsh shelter at risk and forcing relocation plans for migrant children.

A woman was found dead at the bottom of a Singer Island condo pool late Tuesday; Riviera Beach police and the medical examiner are investigating.

Yonutz filed permits for a Hialeah shop at 3140 W 84th St, bringing its Smashed Donut, shakes and breakfast sandwiches to the neighborhood. No opening date has been set.

A 54‑year‑old Boynton Beach man, Scott Herman, died April 10 from injuries after a March 23 crash on a cart path at Westchester Country Club while riding an electric dirt bike.

State inspectors found rodents, live roaches and temperature failures at Moises Bakery, and ordered the disposal of hundreds of pounds of baked goods.