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Five people were arrested after an undercover $16,000 purchase of 8,000 pressed fentanyl pills in a two‑year Broward County investigation, court records show.
A 25‑year‑old former Broward detention deputy was arrested after a Deerfield Beach house‑party investigation into sexual assault and strangulation. Detectives say a second victim was identified and charges were expanded.
About 6,750 pounds of cocaine — an estimated $49.3 million — were offloaded at Port Everglades, the Coast Guard says, part of the wide Operation Pacific Viper interdiction campaign.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Fouquet's and Barrière Group will anchor Miami Design Residences with an 85-room hotel, 143 Chipperfield-designed condos and multiple dining concepts.
Two Miami mothers say police hid a confessed killer’s deal and billed them $1,831 for case files, prompting a lawsuit seeking nine boxes of records and answers.
Retail & Industry in ...
Family‑owned Weston Jewelers celebrates 25 years and will build a five‑story Las Olas flagship in Fort Lauderdale while keeping its Weston and Hard Rock shops open.
A Key Largo man and former Islamorada first responder faces felony charges after deputies say he took fentanyl from an ambulance and forged disposal paperwork.
Weather & Environment in ...
Miami widened its marine-enforcement zone, added $500 daily fines and is seeking grants after crews pulled dozens of derelict boats last year.
Food & Drinks in ...
Motek has opened a Midtown location at 3255 NE 1st Ave, taking over Maty's former space and bringing its laffa, hummus and Arayes burger to the neighborhood.
A man was arrested after police say he fired two shots at a roommate's feet during a money dispute in Little Havana; the victim was not hurt. The suspect is facing an aggravated assault charge.
Palm Beach County crews extinguished a second-alarm fire Tuesday at the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative plant in Belle Glade; no injuries were reported. Investigators are on scene to determine the cause.
A state inspection found live roaches crawling out of a potato bag, mold on flan and 37 violations at DiCrespo Steakhouse. Several foods were placed under stop‑sale and multiple high‑priority sanitation failures were recorded.
Palm Beach’s landmarks board will review plans March 18 for a 763‑sq‑ft generator building at Mar‑a‑Lago that would house two 400‑kW units.
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