A child was flown to a Broward trauma center after falling from a North Miami Beach apartment; officials released few details about the incident.

A large multiagency sweep in Palm Beach County ended with 46 arrests and 94 guns seized. Investigators recovered kilos of cocaine, fentanyl and other drugs while building federal and state cases.

Hialeah has launched a 180‑day pilot to install ultrasonic smart water meters that officials say will improve billing accuracy and detect leaks. The trial will test roughly 175–225 meters at no cost to the city.

Heat Advisory Thursday in Miami with feels‑like temps up to 110°F. Cooling centers are open across the city for relief.

Ten people were treated for fireworks injuries in Palm Beach County over the July Fourth weekend, including a severe hand amputation. Officials urged leaving fireworks to professionals.

Court records show two South Florida lawyers signed a dead client's name to settlement papers and collected funds; the Florida Supreme Court has suspended them for three years.

Hilton and Reuben Brothers will convert a Collins Avenue oceanfront hotel into Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach with 348 suites and a planned Winter 2027 relaunch.

A former Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber leader was arrested after police say he charged about $11,000 to a chamber credit card.

Heat Advisory from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. EDT on July 8; heat index could top 105°F. Cooling centers are available across the city.

Bakey, the Boston babka bakery, opens its first South Florida shop in Hallandale Beach next Tuesday with kosher service, dine‑in seating and a premium coffee program.

Andrew Gillum was arrested July 2 in Daphne, Alabama, and booked on drug charges, according to jail records and reports.

A 2-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle in West Park and later died at Memorial Regional Hospital; traffic homicide detectives are investigating.

Heat advisory Tuesday from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; heat index near 105. Expect scattered afternoon storms and limited relief from the heat.