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Real Estate & Development in ...
A newly completed Bay Point waterfront home at 790 Lake Road sold for $27.25M, underscoring demand for private, turnkey waterfront properties in Miami.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says the 2027 proposal — due next Wednesday — won’t hike the gas tax or cut arts and charity grants, narrowing how the county closes a projected gap.
Ike Perlmutter's oceanfront Palm Beach townhouse reportedly sold for $17M after a string of list‑price changes. The deal highlights how political headlines can ripple through luxury markets.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Fort Lauderdale mother and her 12-year-old son were struck from behind while walking Tuesday morning; police say they were hit with a blunt object and taken to Broward Health.
A Surf Club Four Seasons condo in Surfside is under contract at $31.5M after a July 2025 buy for about $18.35M, creating a potential 70% paper gain for the seller.
Weather & Environment in ...
A lightning bolt hit a gas‑leaking car in Miramar Monday, prompting a hazmat and fire response; officials say the vehicle was unoccupied and no injuries were reported.
Food & Drinks in ...
State inspectors ordered Mr. Lee's Chinese closed after finding live roaches, dead roaches and expired tofu, plus several sanitation and temperature violations.
A Miami-Dade deputy suffered a minor hand burn after a live firework was launched at him during a street takeover near Miami Lakes. Deputies say suspects fled and the investigation is active.
A four-year-old was pulled from a lake behind her Plantation home Sunday and later died at Broward General Hospital. Plantation police say investigators believe it was an accidental drowning.
Three people were shot on Sunshine Boulevard in Miramar early Sunday; a crash followed and police are searching for a white BMW. Investigation remains ongoing.
A motorcyclist was killed early Saturday in the 3000 block of West Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale; police say the Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating.
A pedestrian died after being struck by a Brightline train on West State Road 84 in Fort Lauderdale; westbound lanes were closed while police investigated.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Tesla launched its Robotaxi service in Miami on July 3, 2026. The app-driven rollout will be limited at first and faces questions about reliability.
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