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Three men were arrested after police traced a gray Honda to a string of smash-and-grab car burglaries in Pinecrest. Authorities recovered window-punch tools, masks and gloves while the suspects await processing.
A 5-year-old boy was struck and killed by a pickup truck at Krome Motocross Park Friday night. Miami‑Dade’s Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating and the weekend race was canceled.
Community & Society in ...
Fort Lauderdale’s Jungle Queen has been acquired by Bill Fuller, the Mai‑Kai restaurateur. The move hands a beloved riverboat attraction to a local operator known for historic restorations.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Preliminary filings would remake Town Center at Boca Raton with an eight‑story hotel, roughly 374 apartments and new retail across a large portion of the mall site. City review is now underway.
Eight children from three families flew from Miami to Guatemala as local organizers scrambled to arrange travel and chaperones amid rising deportations.
Miami Gardens will host a Juneteenth Experience Park‑In & Party at Risco Park on July 4, featuring DJs, food trucks and a fireworks finale at 9 p.m.
A Fort Lauderdale woman was arrested after prosecutors say she took teacher-certification tests for others for a fee. Investigators say biometric evidence tied her to multiple proxy attempts.
A Hollywood couple was arrested after state investigators say they used fake employers and phony enrollments to collect life‑insurance payouts totaling hundreds of thousands.
Weather & Environment in ...
NWS Miami warned of pea-sized hail and 50 mph gusts for Weston through 3:15 p.m. EDT.
A severe thunderstorm warning snapped into place Wednesday afternoon for parts of east‑central Palm Beach County; NWS warned of 60 mph gusts and penny‑size hail.
Developer Carlos J. Tosca sold his Sunrise Harbour waterfront home in Coral Gables for roughly $16 million to a buyer linked to a venture‑capital firm. The gated property had been a top luxury listing this year.
Politics & Govt in ...
Three noncitizens pleaded guilty in South Florida federal cases after admitting they registered and voted in federal elections. Prosecutors say the convictions reflect stepped‑up enforcement of election laws.
A man was rushed to the hospital after an early-morning stabbing in Fort Lauderdale. Police responded to the 3000 block of NW 19th Street and say the case is under investigation.
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