Olga Torregrossa of Coconut Creek celebrated her 104th birthday with a community parade and visits from friends and family. The centenarian, known for her vitality and active lifestyle, remains a beloved figure in her local community.

Miami-Dade Animal Services calls for public help with overburdened shelters facing heat and pet overpopulation, urging adoptions and stressing the need for spaying and neutering.

Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust initiates new protocols to shield homeless individuals from extreme heat, distributing heat-relief supplies and extending cooling center hours.

The Jupiter Police Department warns residents about scammers impersonating police and requesting money, clarifying that real officers would never do so.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue battled a grass fire in Southwest Miami-Dade, resulting in road closures and assistance from the Florida Forest Service. Roads reopened later with no reported injuries.

Florida imam and dentist Dr. Fadi Kablawi faces scrutiny for antisemitic sermon remarks, with calls for an investigation into his professional conduct.

Palm Beach County has designated May as Building Safety Month to highlight the importance of building codes and the work of individuals who enforce them.

Miami-Dade County launched AANHPI Heritage Month celebrations with cultural performances and a proclamation for the theme "Advancing Leaders Through Innovation."

Palm Beach County has received $5.7 million from Florida's Department of Environmental Protection for water reuse projects, including a new reclaimed water pipeline and improvements to the Green Cay Wetlands System.

The article discusses a Miami seminar addressing climate change, housing crises, and related community impacts, including analysis by experts and strategies for future action.

Florida ranks second in the US for elderly fraud losses, with over $180 million reported in 2023 according to the FBI, with investment fraud, tech support scams, and romance scams being the most common.

Miami-Dade County and BIKE305 host the 22nd annual Ride of Silence on May 15, honoring cyclists who died or were injured on public roads. The silent ride promotes safety and supports the Vision Zero plan to end traffic fatalities by 2040.

A 15-year-old girl was killed in a hit-and-run boating accident while waiting to waterski in Biscayne Bay. The search is on for the fleeing boat driver.