Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins is attending the USCM Winter Meeting as Vice Chair of the Community Development and Housing Committee to discuss urban development.

A pedestrian, Gage Chidester, was killed in a West Palm Beach hit-and-run. The driver accelerated at a yellow light and hit Chidester, who was crossing against the signal. The driver later admitted involvement; charges are pending.

A man was arrested for a hit-and-run in Deerfield Beach that involved serious injury, property damage, and driving with a suspended license. He faced a court with bond set at $10,500.

The death of an individual in an unincorporated area of Boca Raton has been ruled a homicide; the suspect, related to the victim, died by suicide. The investigation is ongoing.

Broward Sheriff's Office investigates an incident at Playhouse Gentlemen's Club in West Park; evidence and a handgun are examined; details still unclear.

A bicyclist was hit and trapped under a vehicle in Jupiter, prompting an emergency airlift and traffic shutdown on U.S. 1. Firefighters extricated and stabilized the victim.

West Palm Beach witnessed filming for the series "RJ Decker," causing traffic delays due to road closures. The show, starring Scott Speedman, is based on Carl Hiaasen's "Double Whammy."

Helena Poleo is the new Director of Communications for the City of Miami, bringing over 25 years of expertise in various communication roles, including government and media.

The English Center in Miami was locked down briefly due to nearby gunshots; no one was injured, and one person was detained. Police and K-9s searched the area; students and parents were alarmed. The situation is under investigation.

Fort Lauderdale is confirmed to host the 2026 American Cup in diving, including high diving for the first time, at the Aquatic Center from April 16-19.

Bodycam video reveals a Miami-Dade deputy fatally shooting an alleged shoplifter outside a Walmart, with the sheriff's office striving for transparency during the investigation.

Miami Beach is expanding its permit walk-through program to include certain commercial interior alterations, facilitating same-day permits for businesses.

West Palm Beach collaborates with Ultimate Image Coach & Academy to launch a training series on responding to RFPs, designed to help local small businesses secure city contracts. The hybrid sessions are scheduled for Spring 2026.