The Vineta Hotel has reopened on Cocoanut Row as Oetker Hotels’ first U.S. outpost, a restored 41‑room Mediterranean‑Revival property with Coco’s restaurant and a pool house.

Authorities say a Pembroke Pines woman ran an eight‑month scheme that drained SNAP benefits from about 200 residents, costing more than $120,000.

A Riviera Beach Walgreens pharmacist alerted police during an attempted armed robbery Sunday; the suspect abandoned a gun and was taken into custody.

Florida regulators placed Dr. Reinaldo Hernandez Loy on probation after finding he missed signs of metastatic kidney cancer in a patient who later died.

A Miami woman faces an attempted murder charge after deputies say she stabbed her boyfriend on Feb. 14; she was arrested at a Doral hotel and is being held without bond.

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.