The City of Miami reopens SRAP applications to assist seniors with rent, offering up to $500/month to eligible residents aged 62+ and earning ≤50% of the AMI.

The English Center in Miami was locked down briefly due to nearby gunshots; no one was injured, and one person was detained. Police and K-9s searched the area; students and parents were alarmed. The situation is under investigation.

Deerfield Beach announces a water outage on January 26, 2026, for a drainage installation, affecting areas including Hillsboro Landing One and II, from 8 AM to 4 PM.

West Palm Beach offers free tax assistance for residents earning $78,000 or less through the VITA program until April 15 at Mandel Public Library and Eva W. Mack Community Hub.

The Miami-Dade Public Library's Local Author Book Fair on Jan 24 will feature local talent, workshops, author readings, live performances, and more at the Main Library.

The 2026 Life Time Miami Marathon and Half will lead to significant road closures and traffic changes in Miami, impacting drivers and drawing thousands of participants and spectators.

New parking rules in Boynton Beach ban parking on public rights-of-way, yards, swales, or easements and impose restrictions on oversized vehicles, with enforcement beginning on February 1.

Davie's 89th Annual Orange Blossom Festival features a free concert, parade, vendors, live music, kids' rides, and a rodeo, with activities from February 27 to March 1.

West Palm Beach collaborates with Ultimate Image Coach & Academy to launch a training series on responding to RFPs, designed to help local small businesses secure city contracts. The hybrid sessions are scheduled for Spring 2026.

IGNITE Broward Festival is transforming Hollywood's ArtsPark with interactive light and art installations from February 13-22. The event, free to the public, showcases over 25 installations across Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, and Dania Beach.

Fort Lauderdale warns against water activities in Karen Canal due to sewer overflow, affecting water quality from NE 6th Court to N Victoria Terrace. The advisory is in place until further notice.

Homestead launches a swim program for kids, funded by CDBG, to teach swimming and water safety, starting Feb 9, 2026. The program is for residents meeting income criteria.

The Miami-Dade BAAB will host the Black History Month Kickoff on February 6, celebrating a centenary of black history. The public is invited to the event at the Stephen P. Clark Center.