U.S. Senator Ashley Moody strengthens the fight against fentanyl in Palm Beach County and advocates for the "Halt Fentanyl Act" to classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.

The Hollywood Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 33-year-old Robert Silverio Almodovar, who has mental health conditions and was last seen at Hollywood Beach.

District 11 businesses in Miami-Dade can apply for the Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program for up to $1,620. Applications open from March 31 to April 11, 2025, with workshops provided for guidance.

Sean Kingston and his mother were found guilty of wire fraud and conspiracy, involving over $1 million in luxury goods fraudulently obtained. Sentencing is set for July 11.

Boynton Beach is offering a free vegetation amnesty period from May 5-9 for residents to dispose of unlimited green waste to prepare for hurricane season.

Fort Lauderdale's 17th Street Bridge will have single-lane closures for water-blasting bicycle lane maintenance starting Sunday, March 30, 2025. Commuters should expect delays.

Fort Lauderdale announces a road closure at 925 SW 2nd Ct. for sewer work from April 2-14, with detours via SW 9th Ave, W Las Olas Blvd, and SW 10th Ave.

A pedestrian was hit by a Brightline train in St. Lucie County; their condition is unknown. An investigation is underway, and the incident adds to the existing safety concerns regarding the high-speed rail service.

Zachary Kameron Ramyard, 23, has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for defrauding California’s unemployment system of over $4 million. He and his co-conspirators exploited pandemic-related benefits and used stolen personal information to submit false claims. Ramyard must also pay over $1.2 million in restitution.

Miami faces breezy conditions with a slight chance of showers and mostly sunny skies, a high near 80 degrees, a small craft advisory, and a high risk of rip currents. The weekend may bring higher humidity, storms, and a steady chance of rain.

Dwyarrn Burton, a 32-year-old homeless man, was arrested for engaging in lewd conduct in front of children at a Burger King play area in North Lauderdale. He faces several charges, including exposure and lewd exhibition, with a bond set at $320,000. Burton has a history of similar offenses in Massachusetts.

Miami-Dade man Wilson Munoz Suarez arrested for posing as a cosmetic surgeon, botching a surgery, and resisting arrest when discovered by authorities.

A man was fatally shot in West Palm Beach, with PBSO responding and the Violent Crimes Division investigating the targeted attack. No suspect has been apprehended; the public's help is sought.