Lionel Messi scored in his comeback game for Inter Miami, contributing to a 3-1 win against LA Galaxy, even as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.

Coral Springs names Chad Maraj as new Director of Public Works, citing his extensive civil engineering experience and past contributions.

The Broward State Attorney's Office dropped a littering charge against Miami Officer Guillermo Arteaga after his arrest over a 2020 citation mishandled due to procedural delays.

The Broward Sheriff's Office is seeking tips on a drive-by shooting in Pompano Beach, where gunmen fired into a home. No injuries reported; anonymous tips are welcomed.

A vehicle fire and fuel spill on Gratigny Expressway caused closures and delays in Miami-Dade, one hospitalization reported; a separate car fire on Gratigny Parkway further impacted traffic.

Edgar Guevara was arrested in Miami-Dade after striking an off-duty deputy's vehicle and another car while trying to escape. A gun magazine was found in his car post-crash.

Jackson South Medical Center closed its maternity unit earlier than expected due to staffing challenges, aligning with a national trend of maternity ward closures. Most nurses have been reassigned within the health system.

Miami Police are seeking public assistance in locating Maria Dejesus, a 50-year-old woman missing from Allapattah, last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.

Mayor Margaret "Peggy" Brown of Weston has been inaugurated as President of the Florida League of Mayors for the 2025–2026 term, after serving as President-Elect the previous year.

A water main upgrade on SW 121st Avenue in Sunrise, handled by Murphy Pipelines, starts August 18, with expected disruptions and noise until summer 2026.

Delray Beach decides to keep its Pride intersection despite new Florida laws against colorful street art, despite the controversy and potential financial implications.

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo donated 300 mattresses to The SEED School of Miami students, a gesture reflecting his own experiences and commitment to the community.

A Brazilian undocumented man was arrested in St. Lucie County, Florida, for illegally harvesting saw palmetto berries, the area's first such arrest in 2025.