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Real Estate & Development in ...
A Hibiscus Island waterfront house at 94 S Hibiscus Drive sold for $18.5M, more than doubling since 2021 and drawing interest from an overseas buyer. The sale highlights continued appetite for Miami waterfront homes.
Parks & Nature in ...
A viral Instagram Reel shows a Florida python remover wrestling a massive Burmese python in the Everglades as officials warn about the invasive species' toll.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Broward man allegedly crashed into a building and then stole a Good Samaritan’s car seconds after she stopped to help, authorities say.
Blackstone sold a 65,775‑sf Fort Lauderdale warehouse for $17M — roughly triple its 2017 price — underscoring renewed investor demand in Broward industrial.
A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy was hospitalized after a hit-and-run near West Broward Boulevard and NW 11th Ave. Authorities are searching for the fleeing driver.
Weather & Environment in ...
A new analysis finds stormwater treatment areas aren’t meeting court‑ordered phosphorus limits, complicating plans to send cleaned water south and raising algal‑bloom risks.
A Palm Beach County suit says a consigned 2017 Lamborghini was sold for $250,000 and the owner never got paid; the dealer remains in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
FIU wind‑tunnel tests show properly placed trees can cut wind pressure on parts of a home by up to 50%, but species and placement also affect risk.
Politics & Govt in ...
Miami‑Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert filed to run for Rep. Frederica Wilson’s open 24th District seat and enters the August primary with a fundraising edge. The short sprint to Aug. 18 will test name recognition and local endorsements.
A Homestead caregiver was arrested after deputies say she stole and sold about $56,000 in jewelry from elderly clients. Authorities say the arrest follows a February case involving a missing bracelet.
Retail & Industry in ...
Oliveira’s parents say a kratom beverage led to his 2025 death and have filed a wrongful‑death suit against Botanic Tonics and local shops. The family will outline the complaint at a news conference.
A House Oversight referral sends fresh scrutiny to former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine after closed‑door testimony named him among alleged abusers in Jeffrey Epstein’s network.
A 34‑unit, six‑story riverfront condo called Canal by IQ has started construction at 18550 NE 23rd Ct, offering studio‑to‑two‑bedroom homes and canalfront amenities.
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