Miami-Dade County commissioners voted to raise garbage collection fees by 27%, increasing the cost for residents in unincorporated areas from $547 to $697 annually due to budget shortfalls.

Pompano Beach has been awarded a spot in Tripadvisor's 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards, ranking in the top 10% of global listings, acclaimed for its beaches and attractions.

Breton, a great white shark, makes atypical visit to Florida in summer, intriguing researchers, while also completing a "self-portrait" migratory pattern in OCEARCH's tracker.

MMA fighter Dustin Lampros leads a vigilante group in Delray Beach catching potential child predators, resulting in multiple arrests but facing criticism for their methods.

The City of Deerfield Beach is hosting a Back to School Block Party & Backpack Giveaway in remembrance of Deputy Harold Morrison to provide supplies for students.

Allen Zeman, a Broward County School Board member, filed an ethics complaint against fellow member Torey Alston, citing a conflict of interest related to a $120 million payment to charter schools.

Jamiria Green, a 17-year-old girl from Pompano Beach who went missing, has been found safe and was reunited with her family. Details of her discovery have not been released.

The City of Hollywood organizes a relief effort for Hurricane Beryl victims in Jamaica, collecting specific donated goods at designated fire stations until July 20th.

Miami-Dade Animal Services and PetSmart Charities team up for National Adoption Week from July 15-21, 2024, encouraging pet adoptions to alleviate shelter overcrowding.

Broward County Animal Care provides tips for National Lost Pet Prevention Month, emphasizing microchipping and sharing advice on securing pets to prevent loss.

The Small Business Administration offers disaster loans to Fort Lauderdale residents and businesses affected by severe storms and flooding, with deadlines for applications approaching.

Broward Sheriff's Office opened a $73 million training center dedicated to Parkland shooting victims, with the aim of improving active shooter response.

Three final design proposals for a memorial honoring the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting victims are being reviewed, with public input sought.