West Palm Beach introduced interactive kiosks in a collaboration with IKE Smart City, providing real-time information, free WIFI, and city navigation assistance to pedestrians.

The Burns Road Community Center will close for a week in August for cleaning and maintenance, while the adjacent playground and restrooms stay open. The Aquatic Complex will undergo maintenance later in August but will reopen for Labor Day weekend.

Michael Jeffrey Rodrigues appeared in federal court for firearm possession by a felon, after a concerning incident involving weapons at Palm Beach International Airport.

A man was fatally shot in Coconut Grove; police offer $5,000 for the gunman's capture. Another was injured, refused hospital care. Residents are concerned about local violence.

Jupiter's six railroad crossings are now quiet zones, reducing noise pollution as trains will no longer routinely honk unless necessary, with safety measures like enhanced gates and lights put in place.

Delray Beach Fire Rescue Chief investigated for unauthorized Ring camera installation; no recording occurred, but his actions breached policies. He was counseled but retained his role.

A multi-vehicle crash in North Miami Beach resulted in at least one fatality and power outages for about 150 households. The cause and further details are under investigation.

Miami expects a wet weekend with thunderstorms, as the city faces high humidity and overdue rain. The National Weather Service predicts heavy rainfall and a likelihood of showers into next week, offering some relief to regional drought conditions.

Coral Springs imposes a 6-month moratorium on new smoke and vape shops due to health, safety, and economic diversity concerns.

Joseph Michael Melendez, a Coral Springs Charter School teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a student, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies.

Miami-Dade County hosts a driver's license service event at the Stephen P. Clark Center on Aug. 28, requiring appointments for various services, including REAL ID updates.

A Hollywood Police Department vehicle in Miami-Dade County's Hammocks neighborhood was destroyed by arson, with no suspects identified or injuries reported from the incident.

A Miami man was arrested for dragging an officer with his motorcycle during an attempted escape from a stop related to violent crime crackdown in Little Haiti.