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Inspectors found sewage backing up into the kitchen at the Southland Mall Subway, prompting an immediate closure; the shop passed a follow-up inspection and reopened on Saturday.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Affiliated closed a $74M construction loan for The Cove, a mixed‑income apartment project on Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, with public incentives tied to long‑term affordability covenants.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Police say a Royal Palm Beach woman lit and threw a firecracker at a deputy’s patrol car; she now faces felony weapons and aggravated assault counts. Local statutes distinguish sparklers from explosive fireworks.
A Riviera Beach road-patrol officer was arrested after deputies say he drove the wrong way and blew more than double the legal limit. Booking records list breath tests of .216 and .222.
A four‑tower schematic would convert the former Miami Herald bayfront into linked residences, a hotel and a new public promenade.
A new Sans Souci Estates waterfront house sold for about $24M, becoming the priciest single‑family sale recorded in North Miami. The 2025‑built modern home closed mid‑July.
Weather & Environment in ...
NWS warns of penny‑sized hail and gusts up to 55 mph for Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Davie through 3:30 p.m. EDT. Seek shelter and secure outdoor items.
A Friday-night shooting in Kendall left a man hospitalized in stable condition. Deputies say he was shot near a nearby intersection and later found at a residence.
Coral Gables police arrested a 38‑year‑old man who faces 10 counts of burglary of an occupied dwelling after a string of June–July break‑ins across the city.
Politics & Govt in ...
Multiple lawsuits say Amendment 3’s ballot language is misleading and may have to be rewritten before ballots are finalized. A consolidated hearing is set for July 29 as fiscal estimates and local budgets hang in the balance.
Hot, humid Saturday with storms likely and a heat index near 105F. Brief heavy rain may cause localized street flooding.
An out-of-state firm bought Sephora Arena in Medley and plans to redevelop it into small-bay warehouse space, leaving Unrivaled's Miami home uncertain.
Miami’s ICAC task force was honored after an operation the department says led to 30 arrests. Officials highlighted the unit’s behind‑the‑scenes work to disrupt online exploitation.
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