The United Way of Palm Beach County's VITA program offers free tax help to local families earning under $75,000 and seeks volunteers to assist with this service.

Authorities in Fort Lauderdale are searching for 70-year-old Tommie Douse, who is missing and has dementia. He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes, driving a blue Chevy Silverado with FL tag NQHA30.

Fort Lauderdale's Mayor opposes a proposed bridge over the New River, favoring a tunnel despite County Commissioners' cost concerns, risking federal funds for the project.

South Florida mayors unite to combat a surge in antisemitic incidents, with a 337% increase since October prompting action and calls for education to tackle hate.

Steve Dwoskin donated $3.75 million to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center for pediatric cancer research, honoring his family affected by cancer.

Hollywood prepares for heavy rains and potential flooding with measures including deploying Tiger Dams and inspecting infrastructure. Residents recall past flood damages with concern.

A local mom, Aimee Stern, leads a toy drive in Wellington, Florida, ensuring 1,000 children receive gifts, while Palm Beach United Way's toy drive collects hundreds of toys and raises over $19,000.

Hollywood police officers and Walmart hosted a shopping spree for children in need, providing a $200 budget for each child in the Shop with a First Responder program.

The Miami-Dade Commission voted 9-1 against the Miami Wilds water park proposal, citing environmental concerns for the Florida bonneted bat. The vote effectively ends plans for the park adjacent to Zoo Miami.

Florida is ranked as the fifth-best state for jobs in a study by WalletHub, with high employment growth and job satisfaction despite average rankings in job opportunities and workweek duration.

Miramar Police seek help identifying a disoriented woman called Maria, found near Flamingo Road and Miramar Parkway, with no confirmed identity or relatives located.

Florida workers are owed over $6.5 million in unpaid wages, with the Department of Labor stepping in to recover funds and aid employees in claiming their due pay via an online database.

Miami's Nicklaus Children's Hospital and Jjuntos Regalando Sonrisas granted holiday wishes for 60 children with cancer, providing gifts, festivities, and a visit from Santa to bring joy to the families.