Activists gathered outside FIFA’s Coral Gables headquarters the day before kickoff, urging a public pledge that immigration enforcement will stay away from stadiums. They say visible ICE presence scares fans and risks separating families.

Officials advanced a plan on June 10 that could close or consolidate four Miami‑Dade campuses as enrollment falls and more families choose magnets and choice programs.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue says Omelette, a former lab beagle, was found dead in a Boynton Beach canal. The rescue believes an alligator was involved and is tightening GPS-collar rules.

A Miami man claimed a $5 million top prize on the Florida Lottery's 200X THE CASH scratch-off and took a $2.78M lump-sum payout.

Local pantries from Allapattah to nearby neighborhoods report surging lines as food costs push more families to seek help. Volunteers and organizers say cash and food donations can’t keep pace.

A Broward County jury returned an $8 million verdict — including punitive damages — after a five‑day commercial trial, the plaintiff’s lawyers said.

Miami Beach rolled out a pink carpet this week to thank the people who helped stage World Cup programming. Copa Del Sol, beach watch parties and a June 11 kickoff concert join a month of beachfront activations.

Tenants at Parkwood Condominiums near Doral say elevators have been out since mid‑May, leaving elderly and sick residents struggling to leave their units. Management says repairs are underway.

Two Quick Pick Fantasy 5 tickets sold Monday paid five‑figure prizes — one at a Miami Fresco y Mas and another at a Palm Harbor Shell minimart.

Broward County has launched a nationwide search for a new Visit Lauderdale president & CEO as Stacy Ritter prepares to step down. The post carries a mid‑six‑figure salary and oversight of a newly expanded convention campus.

A March USDA inspection found filthy enclosures, contaminated food and a string of violations at Miami’s Zoological Wildlife Foundation; an endangered leopard lost a leg and a capybara died.

A Florida man says the Carnival Magic's Lido deck became hot enough to cause second‑degree burns during a May 2025 cruise. The federal complaint seeks more than $5 million.

Hundreds of job seekers, including former Spirit Airlines staff, converged at a Port Everglades career expo that brought nearly 40 employers to Fort Lauderdale. The free event offered recruiters, training partners and a $100 FAU credit for attendees.