Coconut Creek launched a Holiday Light Recycling Program to encourage residents to recycle unwanted string lights, excluding items like loose bulbs and batteries, at two drop-off locations.

A private contractor was critically injured after contacting an underground electrical line at a Weston construction site. Emergency services responded and transported him to a hospital. An investigation is ongoing.

The Latin Grammy Awards mark their 25th anniversary in Miami, with music producer Édgar Barrera leading nominations. The event will feature performances by various artists and highlights the genre's global influence.

Miami experiences a hot and humid Veterans Day with high temperatures and a high heat index, slight shower chances, and elevated rip currents. A cooler front is expected later in the week.

Atlanta United defeated top-seeded Inter Miami CF 3-2, ousting them from the MLS playoffs, despite Inter Miami's high payroll and Lionel Messi's presence.

Alexander Rodriguez was arrested in Miami for stabbing his brother in the neck during a domestic dispute. He fled but was later found hiding in a tree by police.

MODS and DBCRA are partnering to create a new marine science center in Deerfield Beach, focusing on South Florida's ecosystems and STEM education, set to open in summer 2026.

Parents challenge Broward County Public Schools' cellphone ban policy, noting concerns about student wellbeing and emergency communication, despite the district's assurances and potential future policy adjustments.

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has appointed Edouard Duval-Carrié as Miami-Dade County's Artist-in-Residence, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Art in Public Places program.

Jesus Cue, a 63-year-old accountant, has been arrested in a fraud case involving the Hammocks Homeowners Association, facing charges of racketeering and money laundering.

Miami-Dade County has doubled paid parental leave for its employees to 12 weeks, a policy affecting over 30,000 workers to enhance family bonding time without financial worry.

Delray Beach ranks high on the Digital Cities Survey, indicating success in its investment in digital technology, including a Real-Time Crime Center and cloud-based applications.

Police are searching for 65-year-old Leon Dunne, missing since October 30 after leaving a treatment center in Plantation, Florida. He is considered endangered.