Miami-Dade County Animal Services is hosting a "Summertime Splash Pet Adoption Event" with waived fees for pets over four months old, encouraging locals to adopt at their Medley Shelter on June 15, 2024.

Chiquita Brands International must pay $38.3 million to families for supporting a Colombian paramilitary group, as decided by a federal jury in Florida.

A 5-year-old girl, Isabella Lopez, was killed in a scooter accident in Palm Beach County after being hit by a pickup truck. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed yet.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans a $1.25 billion hike in teacher salaries, aiming to raise the average minimum salary in the state to over $48,000.

Miami tax preparer, Jean Wesner Pierre Louis, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay over $4 million for filing fraudulent tax returns.

A man executed a murder-suicide at an ATM in Miami-Dade, killing his ex-girlfriend and her child. He was identified as Michael Andres Pineda Lozano, and the victims were Odalys Maria Bancroft and her son.

A 16-year-old girl was shot in Fort Pierce, adding to the recent spate of gun violence in the area. She was treated and released from the hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

A drive-by shooting near a church in Opa-locka resulted in several injuries and community alarm, with police investigating the potential gang-related violence.

A longstanding Coral Gables Chinese restaurant was closed after a health inspection, prompted by a customer complaint, revealed numerous violations including rodent droppings and poor cleanliness.

Miami-Dade Animal Services and Friends of Miami Animals Foundation have launched the Wellness on Wheels program, a mobile veterinary clinic for pets in underserved communities.

Authorities seek help to find missing 28-year-old Alex Feldbauer from Tamarac, last seen at Henderson Behavioral Health, wearing a black hoodie and black jeans, and noted for his neck and rose hand tattoos.

Tropical moisture may bring heavy rain to South Florida, increasing storm activity in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties amid drought. The National Weather Service predicts a 70% chance of rain today.

The Boca Raton Public Library showcases "Anima Mundi," an exhibit by Marina Veen, featuring abstract art inspired by her diverse life experiences, from July 1 to August 9, 2024.