The Congress Fire near Boca Raton has reignited multiple times, causing Congress Avenue closures, but no evacuations are in place. Firefighters are battling the persistent blaze using drones and controlled burns. The cause is under investigation.

Coral Springs plans two public events: a Touch-A-Truck event for special needs individuals on April 20, and a public safety job fair on April 23. The events aim to engage the community and offer career opportunities.

A dog named Mello is recovering at a Miami-Dade shelter after being shot and sustaining severe leg injuries, with the community urged to support amidst a high influx of dogs in need.

Two South Florida students each won a $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer scholarship for college, surprising them and their families at an event originally thought to be a final competition.

Margate, Florida officials invited residents to a public meeting on April 17 to discuss the city's Flooding Vulnerability Assessment and strategies to combat flooding risks.

The Fred DeLuca Teen Center, funded by a $2 million donation, opened in Fort Lauderdale, offering programs to help local youth develop life and career skills.

Miami-Dade County turns Christmas trees into free mulch for residents to pick up, advocating recycling and sustainable practices through their program.

Miami-Dade celebrates Earth Month with the 42nd Baynanza Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day, a county-coordinated event to remove litter from over 30 sites and educate on environmental impact.

The 28th Annual Las Olas Wine & Food Festival, supporting the American Lung Association, will occur on April 19, with road closures on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

An $11 million Florida Lotto jackpot ticket was sold at a Pompano Beach gas station, with the numbers 7, 8, 16, 17, 25, 33, sparking local excitement.

Pompano Beach is hosting a hazardous waste and electronics recycling event on April 13th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 1660 NE 10th Street, open to residents with proof of residency.

Pompano Beach officials, including Mayor Rex Hardin and Sheriff Gregory Tony, are hosting a meeting on gun violence on April 16th at the E. Pat Larkins Community Center.

The Pompano Beach Seafood Festival offers seafood, live music, and vendors. Reduced ticket prices and free parking are available. Local charities support the event, which includes over 120 booths and diverse musical acts.