A Fort Lauderdale parks employee faces an enhanced battery charge after police say she threw vodka into a 72‑year‑old's face at Holiday Park.

UKG announced roughly 950 job cuts in a global reorganization; hundreds left immediately while about 350 will remain through a transition period.

A federal judge sentenced former Hialeah councilwoman Angelica Pacheco to three years of probation and ordered roughly $55,000 in restitution after she pleaded guilty over false PPP loan forgiveness paperwork.

Hollywood police are searching for a red 2024 Honda Accord after a pedestrian was struck and later died early Saturday on Sheridan Street. Detectives are urging anyone with tips or footage to come forward.

A Miami father was arrested after his 6-year-old said he was struck with plastic hangers; medical staff documented bruising consistent with the child's account.

Local parents say groceries and gas are still squeezing household budgets, prompting bulk buys, deal hunting and extra work. The pain persists even as some inflation measures cool.

A 16-year-old was wounded and arrested after an attempted e-bike robbery outside a Port St. Lucie McDonald's; police say the shot was self-inflicted.

United Way Miami’s UpSkill Miami is training residents for aviation, healthcare and teaching and has already moved hundreds into jobs while tackling a deep affordability gap.

Fort Lauderdale's aquatic complex will host a packed spring-to-summer slate: the American Cup, Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open, the High Diving World Cup (and juniors) and AAU nationals. International athletes and youth teams will converge on the city.

Kazakhstan's BI Group has begun construction on Parkside in Brickell — a wellness‑focused boutique condo with roughly 187 furnished units and rooftop amenities.

A Miami man claimed a $25 million Gold Rush Multiplier scratch-off and chose a $15.96 million lump-sum after buying the ticket at a Miami Walmart.

Palm Beach’s vice mayor asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to let the county pause its 12‑cent gas tax to ease pump pain, but legal and budget hurdles have stalled the plan. Officials say pausing the levy could cut tens of millions from transit and road budgets.

Waymo has opened its fully driverless robotaxi service to all Miami riders, expanding into Miami Beach and adding highway trips across I‑95 and other expressways.