A Miami rooftop test found crushed recycled glass supported sea oats as well as beach sand, suggesting a possible local source to help protect Florida's coasts. The pilot is a first step toward on‑beach trials and regulatory testing.

A Miramar public adjuster was arrested after investigators say he withheld $611,473 from Hurricane Ian settlements; a Lee County survivor says she lost about $41,000.

The Burrow opened at 94 Miracle Mile as a members-driven salon offering intimate jazz nights and vinyl listening sessions alongside ticketed events.

The Miami Heat are expected to waive guard Terry Rozier on Friday to open a playoff roster spot while his federal case continues to play out.

Heiva Miami returns April 18–19 with Tahitian dance, ancestral games, food vendors and a vaʻa paddling challenge at Miami Marine Stadium. Admission is free.

An 81-year-old Coral Springs woman died after a two-vehicle crash at West Copans Road in Pompano Beach; BSO detectives are investigating.

A Parkland man was arrested and charged after police say he threw a man from the 25th floor of the Akoya condo in Miami Beach. Investigators cite a 911 call and surveillance video.

Santander kicked off construction on a 50‑story, 1.6M‑square‑foot tower at 1401 Brickell that will house its private‑banking hub and add retail, dining and wellness amenities.

Ampera opened a Palm Beach Gardens HQ and factory to build container‑sized, thorium microreactors it calls "ultra‑safe." The company promises jobs and is now pursuing NRC pre‑application.

Lake Worth Beach set a $285K–$345K pay range for its next city manager, a move city leaders say is needed to recruit experienced leadership amid mixed public reaction.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Thursday with gusty northeast winds. Atlantic beaches will see a high rip current risk through Saturday.

A state labor report shows Florida’s unemployment climbed to 4.5% in January, about 499,000 people out of work and uneven gains across industries. Regions and sectors are diverging.

Related Ross secured a $157M GoldenTree construction loan for Shorecrest, a 28-story waterfront condo at 1865 North Flagler Drive with a 75-foot rooftop lap pool. Delivery is targeted for 2027.