Concrete and rebar from Champlain Towers South were returned to Surfside and will be used in a memorial promenade honoring the 98 victims. The town is now soliciting construction bids with material stored at Veterans Park.

Mostly clear and mild Tuesday in Miami with highs near 74°F. Rip current risk is elevated on Broward and Palm beaches; swim near lifeguards.

Throw Social has opened at the former Oasis Wynwood, converting the site into a roughly 35,000‑sq‑ft playground of bars, games, VIP cabanas and late‑night music.

SOUTHCOM says a Feb. 9 strike in the eastern Pacific killed two people and left one survivor as part of Operation Southern Spear. The attack deepens questions about legal authority and oversight.

Rep. Greg Steube introduced the CLEAN Act to bar registered sex offenders from Medicaid and marketplace premium tax credits. The move would force some people to pay full premiums and prompt legal fights.

Relatives say a 52‑year‑old woman in northwest Miami‑Dade was killed after deputies intervened during a reported mental‑health crisis. State investigators have opened a probe.

The City of Miami has reopened its Senior Rental Assistance Program through Feb. 20, offering up to $500 a month for qualifying renters 62+. Demand is expected to outpace limited funds.

Wynwood favorite Coyo Taco is opening at Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami, promising Michoacán carnitas, a Quesadilla Cubana and an indoor-outdoor bar; the team is eyeing March.

A Herald analysis shows developers, contractors and PACs poured millions into Mayor Levine Cava and county commissioners in 2025.

Voodoo Doughnut arrives in Wynwood next Thursday with early-bird freebies, a Wynwood-only Key Lime doughnut and a charity tie to NAMI Miami‑Dade.

A California attorney has closed on the Regalia penthouse in Sunny Isles for roughly $20M. The three‑story, six‑bed unit offers wraparound terraces and 360‑degree ocean views.

Mayor Eileen Higgins says Miami could try to undo the city’s 287(g) pact with ICE, but commissioners say they won’t bring a repeal to the floor.

Delano Miami Beach reopens with a private members club capped at 200 founding members, a members‑only restaurant, private fourth‑floor pool and curated programming.

Nahla Capital has hired Compass to relaunch condo sales at the Raleigh redevelopment on Collins Avenue. The project—bought last October—faces an ongoing design-rights dispute.

Miami‑Dade is down to two private teams vying to replace its burned‑out incinerator, but commissioners balk at buying private land and paying long‑term royalties. A vote to open negotiations is set for next Wednesday.

A Fort Lauderdale maker of True Metrix meters revised E‑5 error instructions after reports of serious injuries and one death. The change covers devices sold under many store brands.

At a Feb. 12 commission meeting, Commissioner Ralph Rosado accused Chief Manuel A. Morales of "campaigning on the job," pushed to remove him and fell short when the motion failed.

South Ocean Boulevard is closed and an FAA temporary flight restriction begins at 5 p.m. as President Trump visits Palm Beach, creating detours and delays.

Two men were arrested after separate violent incidents across the Florida Keys. One woman was hospitalized and both suspects remain in custody.

Wealthy U.K. buyers are buying Miami condos from Surfside to Miami Beach, drawn by tax changes, turnkey finishes and wellness amenities.

Sunny and warm in Miami today, but strong southeast gusts and a Rip Current Statement make Atlantic beaches risky.

A Sunday night stabbing in Davie left a person with life‑threatening injuries and prompted an ongoing police investigation; a suspect was taken into custody.

Three people were shot early Monday in Gladeview after what deputies say was an attempted robbery of a security guard. Robbery detectives have assumed the investigation.

Palantir listed an Aventura, Florida address in its Feb. 17, 2026 10‑K, confirming a move from Denver as Miami continues to court tech firms. The filing gives few operational details.

A Four Seasons Residences unit in Surfside closed for $17M, more than triple its 2020 price as trophy sales keep rolling on Collins Avenue.

BANH at Books & Books in Coconut Grove pairs boba and Vietnamese coffee with a four-sandwich bánh mì menu that has quickly become a neighborhood draw.

Kung Fu Chicken is opening a 1,600‑sq‑ft South Beach shop that adds night‑market dishes and seating for about 40. The move marks the chain’s biggest footprint yet in Miami.

Georgette's Tea Room House in Brownsville is undergoing urgent restoration with structural repairs and fundraising underway.

A driver was arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman and leading Miccosukee police on a chase through Miami‑Dade that ended in Medley; charges are pending.

Deputies say two suspects stole 18 golden doodles and designer sneakers from a Kendale Lakes pet shop; both have been charged and jailed.

Eight critically endangered mountain bongos were stranded at Palm Beach International after a cargo jet aborted its taxi; conservationists and airport crews nursed them before their flight to Mount Kenya. The episode highlights the complicated logistics behind saving a species on the brink.

Miami‑Dade deputies say they seized about $1.83 million in suspected counterfeit designer jewelry from two storefronts and arrested the owner after a months‑long probe. The haul included 262 pieces that brand experts later declared fake.

Surveillance captured two early‑morning attempted break‑ins in Pinecrest. Police are investigating and urging residents to lock doors and share footage.

Miami‑Dade commissioners pushed a decision on GL Homes' 540‑home Calusa proposal to March 19 after neighbors demanded more green space and protections for a bird rookery.

A 27‑year‑old Guatemalan detainee collapsed and died at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami; ICE and federal watchdogs have opened reviews.

A Loxahatchee pastor was arrested after a 15‑year‑old parishioner accused him of repeated inappropriate touching at Theophile Church in Miami.

Miami police say a shooting Saturday left one man dead; authorities released few details as investigators work to learn what happened.

A newly disclosed 2001 police file and handwritten notes suggest Palm Beach detectives were alerted to Epstein and Maxwell years before later probes, but the earlier inquiry closed without charges.

City leaders announced an open‑container ban, Narcan kits at nightlife spots and increased patrols ahead of Spring Break. The rules run Feb. 28–March 31.

Mayor Dean Trantalis' name appears in DOJ Epstein files; the reference is in a 2011 FBI memo, but the pages reviewed contain no charging language or evidence he communicated with Epstein.

A 22-year-old Islamorada resident was jailed after deputies say he hit a family member with a broom and threatened her with a knife. He faces aggravated battery and aggravated assault charges.

A locksmith was fatally shot inside a West Miami apartment Friday; police arrested a 32‑year‑old suspect after reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements.

Waste Management opened a high‑tech recycling plant in Pembroke Pines with AI optical sorters and a community education room to boost local recycling output. The plant is meant to capture materials that previously fouled older machines.

A 12-story research tower at the University of Miami doubles Sylvester’s research footprint and stacks clinics over labs to speed trials and patient care. The Griffin building adds infusion bays, imaging and AI-driven labs for South Florida.

Cry Baby Creamery opened two Kendall shops and kicked off a three-month Chef Series pairing hometown chefs with small‑batch, nostalgia-driven ice cream. The new spots join the original Palmetto Bay outpost.

Miami Beach‑based TRUBAR sold to Turkish snack maker ETi Gıda for $173 million in cash; founder Erica Groussman will stay on as CEO while the brand scales internationally.

Rep. María Elvira Salazar secured $25.6M in the FY26 omnibus for 13 Miami‑Dade projects, from PortMiami cold‑chain capacity to FIU cancer research and neighborhood flood fixes.

Organizers say Stronger Miami collected more than 20,500 signatures to add four commissioners, tighten redistricting rules and move city elections to even‑year Novembers. The petitions now head to the Supervisor of Elections for verification.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced Miami Division team leader Miguel Rivera‑Cuadrado died in an off‑duty incident; the agency posted condolences but gave few details.

Coast Guard crews found more than 70 kg of cocaine and about 12 kg of marijuana hidden under a boat's cabin floor; a 33-year-old Fort Lauderdale man is jailed. Federal paperwork says the vessel had been to Jamaica.

A Hialeah man is jailed after deputies say he tried to pry into two Miami Lakes townhomes and was found with a machete; surveillance video recorded the attempts.

A deputy-involved shooting in northwest Miami-Dade sent a man to Ryder Trauma while investigators processed a crash scene near NW 17th Ave and 87th St.

D.C.'s Instagram‑friendly cafe‑lounge Urban Roast is opening at 201 Datura Street in downtown West Palm Beach, targeting spring 2026.

Nearly 150,000 bottles of Mindbodygreen’s Ultimate Multivitamin+ were recalled after regulators found the caps did not meet child‑resistant standards. A free replacement cap is available to affected customers.

Continuum has opened sales for a bayfront North Miami condo that promises roughly 150,000 square feet of water‑focused amenities, a private marina and on‑water activations.

Detectives say a Pompano Beach man stole boxes of sports trading cards from a Lake Park Target and sold them online as part of a statewide retail‑theft probe.

Doral is moving forward on a roughly $34M plan that pairs a three-level, 532-space garage with nine rooftop pickleball courts and a 24,000 sq ft rec building. City leaders say the project could generate millions to help fund parks.

A Lauderhill man was sentenced to 104 months after a drive‑by exposed guns, drugs and materials prosecutors say were used in an identity‑theft operation.

PBSO confirmed a deputy-involved shooting near Doveland Drive in Pahokee Wednesday night; investigators say details and injuries remain unclear. Authorities remain on scene.

DeSantis appears in roughly 90 entries in the DOJ's Epstein Library, but most mentions trace to his 2019 FDLE request and a 2024 law — not new proven charges.

An analysis suggests roughly 66,000 Miami‑Dade residents live in doubled‑up, motel or unstable housing — far more than the county’s nightly headcount. That gap changes how we should count and respond to homelessness.

Tokyo Tuna’s South Miami outpost turns dinner into a moving tasting: a sushi river of small boats, color-coded plates and a menu of signature rolls and cocktails.

A Florida House panel advanced HB 277, a bipartisan bill that would expand electronic monitoring and increase penalties for repeat domestic‑violence offenders. The measure now heads to the House calendar.

The final penthouse at Five Park closed for $18.5M, under its $21M ask, capping sales at the 48‑story South Beach tower. The buyer remains unlisted in public records.

Patchy dense fog and wildfire smoke will cut visibility across inland routes Saturday; a front brings a chance of showers and isolated storms late afternoon.

A New York developer has filed plans for a 387‑unit apartment project at 400 S. Dixie Highway. The Planning & Development Board will hear the rezoning next Tuesday.

A federal plan to deepen Port Everglades would put a rare Fort Lauderdale coral refuge at risk, scientists and local dive operators warn. Regulators are weighing mitigation, modeling and lawsuits.

After a 2004 crash left her paralyzed, Marrianne Rooprai walked along Fort Lauderdale Beach using an AI-powered exoskeleton after years of rehab and charity work.

Miami police arrested 35‑year‑old Stevan Milovanovic after surveillance allegedly tied him to the theft of a roughly $40,000 statue from a Design District gallery and a $16,000 bottle of La Tâche at Sexy Fish. He’s being held on multiple felony counts.

Miami broke ground Monday on a $2.1M traffic circle project on North Bayshore Drive. The plan includes drainage repairs, sidewalks, ADA ramps and lighting.

A Hialeah man was arrested after police say $756,595 in vacuum‑sealed cash was found in Doral during an undercover probe tied to alleged money‑laundering. Authorities say the seizure is connected to "Operation Empty Nest."

Four more people were arrested Tuesday in a Virginia Gardens investigation that investigators say subverted hundreds of insurance licensing exams.

A 26-year-old was booked after a woman escaped an alleged sexual assault in a North Miami Beach gas-station restroom; police say the suspect was later taken into custody.

A Miami man admitted in federal court to sharing graphic "animal crush" videos showing monkeys being tortured; his sentencing is set for May 21, 2026.

A Broward jury convicted former St. Coleman principal Lori Ann St. Thomas of an organized payroll fraud scheme accused of siphoning nearly $238,000 in unauthorized stipends.

Moxies filed plans to replace a Miracle Mile retail building at 87 Coral Way with a two-story restaurant and outdoor dining, city records and reporting show.

A Doral man was arrested after police say a Sniffies hookup on Dec. 1 involved a minor; he faces felony counts and was booked into county custody. Investigators say messages found on a teen’s phone led to the probe.

A Florida City man was arrested after deputies say he punched and kicked a Miami‑Dade parks worker who was asking that he not sleep in a hammock at Tropical Estates Park.

City of Miami’s Miami Eats highlighted Peppi’s Pizza, the Design District spot known for New York‑style pies and Philly cheesesteaks. The shoutout follows local buzz and a Barstool review.

Miami‑Dade deputies arrested two people accused of stealing nearly $160,000 in luxury cosmetics across South Florida; a third suspect remains wanted. The arrests add to a broader crackdown on organized retail theft.

A Waymo robotaxi stalled on the MacArthur Causeway, trapping a rider for about 45 minutes as construction and geofence limits collided. The company says it will review systems.

Sheriff Richard Del Toro told a House panel that an August Turnpike crash that killed three exposed weaknesses in multi‑state CDL licensing. He urged federal fixes.

Demolition has begun at a 12‑acre West Little River site for The HueHub, a $880M, 4,032‑unit Live Local Act megaproject promising workforce rents and expanded on‑site services.

Patrizia’s is opening a waterfront outpost at 1975 S. Ocean Drive in Hallandale Beach, with permits filed and finishing touches underway ahead of a spring 2026 debut.

North Miami Beach will hand out free groceries and wellness resources this Saturday as federal SNAP rules change. City leaders authorized emergency funds and will offer referrals and nutrition support.

Warm, breezy Friday with highs near 80°F. Rip current risk runs through Sunday; swim near lifeguards.

A Miami arrest this week ties a Nov. 17 Little River shooting to surveillance video and recovered evidence after a man was shot while riding an e-bike.

A 39-year-old man was arrested after detectives said evidence tied him to a 2023 Hialeah motel shooting and the later slaying of the same man at a Miami motel. Authorities say a 2025 traffic stop produced a gun investigators matched to the homicide.

A Boca Raton woman was arrested after allegedly calling 911 and threatening to blow up Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International Airport. Deputies say she told dispatchers her green card was stolen.

Police say a Hollywood woman drained a longtime friend’s accounts and spent five figures at a nearby casino, prompting an elderly exploitation charge. Authorities say booking records show a $10,000 bond.

A quick-pick Mega Millions ticket sold at a Plantation liquor shop matched five numbers and a 4X multiplier, turning the play into a $4 million prize. The jackpot rolled over again ahead of Tuesday's drawing.

ATC audio and flight‑tracking records show JetBlue 2010 was diverted to Fort Lauderdale after aborting its approach to Palm Beach amid low visibility and an active VIP TFR.

An 8-year-old girl was hospitalized after an accidental shooting at a Miami‑Dade home Sunday night; detectives have opened an investigation.

An 83-year-old woman died and another was critically injured after an 87-year-old driver’s left turn into a pickup at Flavor Pict Road and Via Valenza in Boynton Beach.

Housing Trust Group and Alonzo Mourning broke ground on Villa Jordana, a 96-unit, $47M affordable senior community in Hollywood with rents from $713–$1,555.

Surveillance shows an Amazon delivery driver struck in west Miami‑Dade; police are searching for the hit‑and‑run driver while the worker recovers.

A Quick Pick sold at the Publix at The Harbor Shops matched Monday night’s Fantasy 5 numbers, producing Florida’s lone jackpot winner and a six‑figure payout. Winners must validate such prizes with the Florida Lottery.

Opening statements began in West Palm Beach as prosecutors say a driver's Turnpike road rage killed 17‑year‑old Daquan Smith Jr.

A suspect has been arrested in the October 2024 killing of Wellington nurse Linda Campitelli, giving her family a long-sought development. Authorities say the man was detained in Miami and transported to the county jail.

A Lincolnwood man was arrested at MIA after federal agents say they found child sexual abuse videos on his phones following a trip to Medellín. He faces federal possession and transportation charges.

Notices ordered tenants at a North Miami building to vacate within 24 hours; residents report warped floors and cracked walls and say they have nowhere to go.

A pedestrian was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a southbound Tri‑Rail train in West Palm Beach. Service between Mangonia Park and West Palm Beach stations was interrupted while investigators worked the scene.

A landscaper died Tuesday evening after contacting an overhead power line while trimming a tree in Dania Beach. Responders and investigators were on scene; officials have released few details.

An 8,900-square-foot Palm Beach estate at 160 Clarendon sold for $36 million after years on and off the market.

The Miami Film Festival’s 2026 program mixes live music, anniversary screenings and A‑list guests — opening April 9 with Tuner and closing April 19 with Power Ballad.

Crews finished paving to raise a short stretch of Biscayne Boulevard one foot between NE 11th and NE 13th as part of drainage upgrades to reduce tidal and storm flooding.

A Port St. Lucie man was sentenced to seven years after pleading guilty in a 2024 Boca Raton hit-and-run that killed a 65-year-old pedestrian. The court also ordered concurrent tampering time and a three-year license suspension.

Surveillance video shows a mother slap an assistant director at an Opa‑Locka daycare, and court filings say she confronted staff over a lice‑check policy. Bond was set at $2,500.

Newly released dashcam shows an FHP trooper use a PIT maneuver to stop a 109 mph chase on I‑95 near North Miami Beach; the driver was arrested and no one was hurt.

Coral Gables approved a deal with Miami‑Dade that includes a $1.5M payment and a lease extension while the city builds a $7.5M biochar plant to turn yard waste into reusable material.

Federal health officials say 153 people fell ill with norovirus on Princess Cruises' Star Princess during a March 7–14 Caribbean sailing. The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program has opened a field investigation as the ship returned to Fort Lauderdale.

A hit‑and‑run early Friday in Miami left a pedestrian dead; police say surveillance footage captured the crash and they are searching for the SUV and driver.

A Quick Pick sold at a Sunrise Publix matched all five Fantasy 5 numbers on Thursday, producing the only jackpot — $120,278.76 — which remains unclaimed.

A federal jury convicted a life-sentenced inmate in the December kidnapping of a rideshare driver after a Georgia jail escape. Federal prosecutors and FBI Miami say the victim was rescued in South Florida and the lead defendant now faces federal penalties.

After a jury cleared him, ICE denied Carlos Della Valle humanitarian parole and called him a flight risk. His U.S. wife has spent seven months following transfers from St. Thomas to the Everglades.

A New York developer filed plans for a waterfront project called Singer Island Gateway at 2525 Lake Drive, proposing 298 units, retail space and a marina. Neighbors and divers are worried about shadows, traffic and impacts to the Blue Heron Bridge dive site.

A former Lauderhill officer was arrested in Davie after a crash that left a motorcyclist seriously injured, CBS News Miami reports.

Miami organizer Medea Benjamin is mobilizing hundreds of volunteers and thousands of pounds of medicine for a March 21 convoy to Havana as fuel shortages bite.

Two South Florida shoppers hit Fantasy 5 jackpots at Kendall and Hialeah stores, with payouts of about $135k and $100k and specific claim rules from the Florida Lottery.

Born as a food truck, El Toro Loco now fills tables across Miami with oversized steaks and wagyu platters. The family‑run chain is expanding into Doral and Calle Ocho.

A man was shot outside Thirsty’s Liquor Bar after an argument; police say the suspect fled in a silver SUV and the victim is in stable condition.

Multiple people were taken to a hospital after shots were fired near Azure Estates in Riviera Beach Monday evening; police are investigating.

Related Ross has opened sales for Edgeworth, a new luxury condo on a West Palm church site, with units starting near $2.5 million.

Sheriff Rosie Cordero‑Stutz has moved three top deputies out of command in a major leadership shakeup that touches Patrol, Support and Investigative Services. The office released a brief statement but offered few specifics.

After antisemitic messages surfaced near a Cooper City Chabad campus, local leaders met to push for stepped-up patrols, training and faster federal reimbursements. The meeting brought police, elected officials and Jewish groups together to plan next steps.

A 58-year-old West Park man, Timothy Motes, was shot and later died; investigators say the shooter remains at large and are seeking tips.

Price cuts and a short dip in mortgage rates pushed South Florida condo sales higher in February, but mandatory inspections and reserve bills keep pressure on older buildings.

Ohad Fisherman filed a Miami‑Dade defamation suit saying local outlets wrongly tied him to the Alexander brothers after prosecutors dropped his state charge. The complaint names four news organizations and seeks damages.

About half of Florida’s vacant homes are held for seasonal use — roughly 741,000 units — shrinking the pool of homes available to year‑round buyers and renters.

A man was arrested after police say he molested a young girl inside an Oakland Park convenience store. Investigators are asking the public to share tips.

A former Beverly Hills Café employee has reopened the beloved menu in Hialeah, serving the chain's rolls, loaded salads and half‑pound burgers on weekdays.

Two duplex penthouses at the Residences at Mandarin Oriental reportedly pre‑sold for about $49.9M each, which would top the City of Miami condo price list.

A 43-year-old Indian tourist was pulled from the water at Molasses Reef and later died at a Tavernier hospital; authorities requested an autopsy.

Jury selection finished in Miami as Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to testify in the David Rivera trial over allegations of acting as an unregistered Venezuelan agent.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he signed a bill to speed shoreline restoration and protect public beach access, framing it as part of the state’s resilience push.

A Miami physician was arrested after police say video shows him raping a patient who said she was sedated before a cosmetic procedure.

A Hollywood woman faces arson and aggravated battery counts after police say she threw gasoline at someone near Emerald Pointe Drive, leaving the victim hospitalized.

A Miami K-9 bit a suspected car thief after he fled from a truck reported stolen earlier in the day; he was treated at Jackson Memorial and later booked into county jail.

A Cutler Bay-area man was arrested after deputies say he used a spoofed bank call to trick a woman into sending $1,000 via Zelle. He faces several felony counts and an immigration hold.

Michael Schulson’s izakaya Double Knot is headed to Sundy Village at 22 W Atlantic Ave in Delray Beach. Permit filings are up but no opening date has been announced.

Cellphone video shows a machete-wielding man threatening a stray dog and two women in Northwest Miami-Dade; neighbors and a rescue stepped in to keep the animal safe.

Pembroke Park's Farm Share giveaway on March 21 ran out within hours as federal employees working without pay lined up for groceries and help. The town says donations kept many fed but demand remains high.

A 0.73‑acre Palm Beach parcel at 350 Island Road — once home to a 107‑year‑old philanthropist — is listed for $41M and marketed as a prospective teardown.

UBS' 2025 Global Real Estate Bubble Index names Miami the world’s most at‑risk housing market amid extreme price‑to‑rent gaps and rising condo repair and insurance costs.

Sebastian Korda stunned world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 at the Miami Open, advancing at Hard Rock Stadium and handing the top seed a surprising exit.

Surveillance video shows people ducking for cover after shots rang out near Homestead Avenue and Hibiscus Street; one man was taken to Jackson South and reported stable.

Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters in Tallahassee "we'll see" when asked about another presidential bid, reopening debate over his national ambitions and Florida politics.

A stray bullet tore through a Pompano Beach home, wounding a woman and killing her cat while neighbors and volunteers rushed in to help.

Family says police singled out an 18-year-old after a MacArthur Causeway stop; bodycam shows the arrest and a towed Ferrari. The family has hired a lawyer.

Five nights of underground house, techno and drum & bass hit Factory Town in Hialeah starting Wednesday, with Justice and elrow among the headliners.

Boca Raton’s redevelopment board narrowly advanced a 12‑story Mizner Plaza hotel in a 4‑1 vote, setting off fierce opposition from nearby condo residents and small businesses.

Terrabank is relocating its corporate headquarters to the Columbus Center at One Alhambra Plaza in Coral Gables, taking two floors and opening a ground‑floor banking center. The move is expected to be finalized by March 31, 2026.

A person was fatally struck by a Tri‑Rail train Tuesday evening near Howard Community Park in West Palm Beach; police say detectives are investigating.

A Broward man died after a fight following a hit‑and‑run crash; deputies arrested a suspect on manslaughter charges and detectives are asking witnesses to call.

After decades in Peru under a stolen identity, Christian Miguel Orosco — wanted in the 1996 killing of Jimmy Schwarz — was flown back to Miami and is jailed at TGK.

A newly released bodycam clip shows officers tending to a driver shot by Miami police near Bayfront Park. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is reviewing the footage.

The family of 60‑year‑old Bruce Reese has sued Aldi, its security contractor and the alleged attacker after an October assault left him with severe brain damage. The complaint seeks more than $30 million.

A Miami Gardens man surrendered on March 24 after investigators say his Subaru hit about 100 mph before a deadly July 7, 2020 collision in Plantation.

A ceremonial groundbreaking in Liberty City kicks off Yaeger Plaza, a 135-unit affordable rental backed by $3M in Miami Forever bonds.

Cipriani's Mr. C will add a 12‑story, 133‑unit branded residence to downtown Boca Raton with a spa, rooftop pool and Bellini restaurant. Sales are slated to begin in spring 2026.

The FWC is investigating a viral clip that appears to show people on an Everglades airboat firing at an alligator; officials say they are reviewing tips and video evidence.

Warm and mostly sunny this morning with a small shower risk. Gusty onshore winds and higher rip current risk arrive this weekend.

More than 200 Silver Court residents were given six‑month eviction notices with tiered relocation payments that advocates say won’t cover moving costs for many seniors.

The Apollo Companies’ Oasis at Doral secured a $58M construction loan, clearing a major hurdle for the 18‑acre Live Local Act redevelopment that includes 40% workforce housing.

Exterior work is progressing on Oak Row's 41‑story 2600 Biscayne in Edgewater, with the podium and façade now rising toward a late‑2026 finish.

Clear and warm this morning, but Atlantic beaches face dangerous rip currents and 10+ foot surf starting Saturday night. Expect gusty winds and scattered storms.

Metro Parc North's 661‑unit shell reached its highest point at 955 East 26th Street, advancing Hialeah's rail‑adjacent redevelopment.

A 149-128 loss in Cleveland exposed the Heat's once-stout defense and dropped Miami into the play-in mix. The club needs answers before Sunday in Indianapolis.

A Palm Beach County elections volunteer was arrested March 28 after detectives say he stole an encrypted access key and other devices; investigators recovered the items during a search.

Three men are jailed without bond after a Lantana man was killed during a suspected staged drug deal in Boynton Beach.

A 77-year-old man was arrested after deputies say he pulled a revolver and threatened a woman near Mile Marker 38 on U.S. 1 in the Florida Keys. The woman disarmed him and tossed the gun into nearby bushes, officials said.

FC Barcelona signed a lease for a downtown Miami headquarters and will relocate its North American operations from New York. The move comes with a DDA incentive and underscores Miami’s soccer boom.

Blackstone-linked Link Logistics paid $163.1M for Pompano Center, adding 623,256 sq ft across four warehouses to its South Florida portfolio.

A Miami-Dade father accepted a plea deal on March 30, 2026, in the 2023 Kendall shooting that killed his son. Court filings should reveal the agreement's terms.

Nancy Pastor sued to halt a payout to Jacqueline Pino Wechsler tied to the $71.5M sale of 850 Living, saying a 2014 profit‑share deal can't be verified.

A Miami driver crawled from a burning car after an early‑morning crash and was taken to Ryder Trauma with burns. Fire crews extinguished the blaze while police investigated.

Frank Pepe's Plantation location will close April 4, ending the chain's first Florida outpost. Delray stays open while Pepe's eyes a West Palm Beach site.

Formula 1 will run a free, five-day Fan Fest at Lummus Park starting April 29. Expect live-track screens, Red Bull activations, simulators, DJs and giveaways on South Beach.

A Miami Shores man was arrested after investigators say he stole a bag with more than $60,000 from Lucky Strike Miami and told police "finders keepers."

Cain’s CEO told The Real Deal the firm will build a single multifamily tower next to Missoni Baia, reopen the Delano for the Miami Grand Prix, and lean into rentals as Brickell rents climb.

A Delray Beach adviser was arrested after deputies say he persuaded a Boynton Beach senior to hand over $30,000 for fake certificates of deposit. State records show the firm linked to the deposits was inactive.

Related Ross bought a Coral Springs office leased by Fiserv for roughly $37M; the leaseback keeps the fintech tenant on site as Ross grows his South Florida holdings.

A 17‑year‑old was booked into Metro West on an attempted murder charge after a Feb. drive‑by in southwest Miami‑Dade wounded a 15‑year‑old. Investigators say dashcam footage captured the shooting.

Journey Capital paid $108M for the 348‑unit Rise Flagler Village in Fort Lauderdale as South Florida rent growth cools and new deliveries remain high. The sale moves a major downtown rental into institutional hands.

How Ya Dough'n, born in a Boca backyard, will open a Coral Springs spot this April with 12‑day‑fermented pies and a planned free‑pizza giveaway.

Valoro paid $19M for 2125 Biscayne in Edgewater, a discounted buy that preserves cash flow and opens a Live Local redevelopment path.

Florida’s attorney general issued an opinion saying state bans on funding religious institutions are unconstitutional, potentially opening charter schools and scholarships to faith-based institutions.

A large junkyard fire on Cairo Lane drew a second‑alarm response from Miami‑Dade crews; aerial ladders were used and crews stayed overnight while the cause is probed.

A man was arrested after pulling a handgun on a RaceTrac security guard in Pembroke Park; deputies recovered the weapon and made an arrest after a nearby traffic stop.

A Broward Sheriff's deputy was struck by a car while directing traffic near Port Everglades and taken to a hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries.

A Miami-Dade judge ordered Adler to pay roughly $1.2M after finding the developer avoided paying a finder’s fee tied to the Modera Riverside financing.

Three men were arrested after allegedly masturbating on wooded trails at Amelia Earhart Park; they face indecent‑exposure charges and were booked by county corrections.

State inspectors ordered an Allapattah bakery to toss dozens of pastelitos and other foods after finding serious temperature and sanitation violations.

Publix recalled 12-count garlic knot rolls after labels failed to list egg as an allergen. Affected packs were removed from shelves and refunds are available.

A deadly crash shut down the northbound Turnpike in Cutler Bay, snarling commutes and forcing lengthy detours across southwest Miami‑Dade.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office announced Firefighter/Paramedic Steven Lepselter died April 5 after a medical emergency on duty. He had served 19 years with the department.

A 19-year-old man was shot Monday in Allapattah and taken to Jackson Memorial’s Ryder Trauma Center in serious but stable condition while police investigate.

A Mansfield, Texas man was extradited to Miami on sexual-battery and false-imprisonment charges after police say he lured a 19-year-old to a Brickell apartment pool on Dec. 28, 2025.

USCRI says a sudden loss of federal funding will force the closure of its Lake Worth Beach shelter. Forty‑two children will be moved and 53 staff face layoffs.

Neighbors raced to rescue kittens abandoned at Donn Eisele Park; most were adopted quickly and police are investigating.

Astor is flipping Havana Enclave in Little Havana from rentals to 179 for-sale condos, with units priced roughly $350K–$700K as construction moves ahead.

A 29-year-old Miami man was charged with attempted first-degree murder after an early-April apartment altercation left a man with a punctured lung.

A man accused of posing as a contractor allegedly pocketed $174,000 from a Hollywood homeowner after a fire; state fraud detectives arrested him in Plantation.

A March 25 court filing shows Palm Beach prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for the man accused of killing a shopper at the Legacy Avenue Barnes & Noble. The suspect remains charged with first‑degree murder.

Miami‑Dade deputies arrested a co‑owner of an unlicensed post‑op recovery home after finding recovering patients and alleged improper disposal of medical waste.

A man and a 17-year-old were arrested after a victim tracked a stolen Honda CR‑V to an abandoned NW Miami‑Dade home where deputies say multiple stolen CR‑Vs were found.

An ethics panel found probable cause that Edwin Miller, MDEAT’s housing chief, may have given a nonprofit an unfair procurement edge and recommended an OIG review.

Two men remain hospitalized after a 25-foot catamaran flipped near Summa Beach Park; the family describes serious injuries, surgeries and months of rehab ahead.

An arrest warrant alleges Lucius Snipes molested a girl from about age 8 to 15; he's now held without bond on multiple counts. Investigators say a second victim was identified.

A former massage therapist was arrested at PortMiami after agents say his phone contained dozens of illicit child‑sex videos; he is being held in federal custody pending a hearing.

A 14-year-old girl is fighting for her life after a motorcycle struck her while she rode an electric skateboard in West Palm Beach; investigators are probing the crash.

Helen and Jacob Shaham pledged $30 million to FIU Medicine, and the university will name its new on-campus academic medical center in their honor. The gift aims to expand scholarships, research and outpatient services at a facility slated for 2028.

Live and dead chickens have been turning up in Jupiter Farms plazas and parks, prompting rescues and a county reminder that dumping carcasses is illegal.

Miami‑Dade’s procurement shop helped land a Wait n’ Rest concession at MIA, projecting about $10M and a larger county revenue share while lining up vendor outreach.

Commissioners will vote next Tuesday on whether to study pulling Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue out of the sheriff’s office, with big budget and staffing implications.

A Miami father faces a lewd-conduct charge after allegedly asking his 13-year-old daughter for a 'sexiest' photo; he was arrested April 9 and is being held on a $7,500 bond.

Police say a 32-year-old man strangled a woman holding a child in southwest Miami-Dade; he faces felony strangulation and child neglect charges.

Dangerous rip currents will affect Miami's Atlantic beaches through Monday with gusty ENE winds and choppy seas. Swim at guarded beaches and avoid nonessential boating.

Joe Lubeck paid $40M for the Embassy Suites in Palm Beach Gardens; he plans to reopen the hotel's restaurant and upgrade common spaces.

A viral clip shows an armrest argument turn into a brawl on an American Airlines flight as it neared Miami.

An 11-year-old escaped an attempted abduction Sunday near NW 21st Avenue in Oakland Park; detectives say the suspect fled on a purple bicycle. Tips sought.

State inspectors found rodent droppings, roaches and soiled equipment at two Florida Keys eateries; both passed re‑inspection and reopened.

Cayo, a 10-foot juvenile great white, pinged off Palm Beach on April 13 as researchers continue to track her long coastal migration.

A Delaware entity paid $35.1M for the Arcainis’ Manalapan oceanfront mansion, adding to an adjacent $27.5M lot purchase that creates a roughly $62.6M assemblage.

A brush fire near Newman Drive and Beck Boulevard sent residents to a pet-friendly safe haven at the Golden Gate Community Center Monday evening.

A technical problem at College North knocked the Metromover offline systemwide Tuesday; free shuttles are serving Brickell and Omni while crews work.

Fort Lauderdale flipped the switch on a $67.8M stormwater pump meant to pull water out of the Durrs and Dorsey Riverbend neighborhoods as the rainy season nears.

Dozens of Miami labor and immigrant‑rights groups rallied Tuesday, demanding binding worker protections and a public human‑rights plan ahead of the World Cup. They say promises without enforceable terms won’t protect low‑paid stadium workers.

A Melrose Park couple was taken into custody after guests at The Breakers confronted them leaving a room with designer bags and cash. Court records say the haul included an Hermès handbag valued near $32,000.