Miami's Freedom Tower is set to reopen as a museum that honors Cuban exiles and explores migration themes, amid a climate of tough immigration policies.

"MDEAT Day" is an upcoming Miami event to support Black entrepreneurship, featuring networking, financial advice, and cultural elements on August 21, 2025.

Miami's Catholic schools expect 37,000 students for the new year, marking a growth trend and school expansions, with many facilities at full capacity.

Davie's annual Mayors' Chess Challenge will take place on September 13, 2025, at the Pine Island Multipurpose Center.

Style Saves, a Miami non-profit, provides school supplies and haircuts to South Florida students, while Broward County bus drivers and teachers prepare for the new school year. Miami-Dade schools aim to maintain their "A" rating.

An injured burrowing owl was rescued by the Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue and taken to the South Florida Wildlife Center for treatment after being found unable to fly, possibly due to a vehicle strike.

Floridians protested against a proposed black bear hunt by the FWC, citing inadequate population data and lack of oversight structures. The demonstration was part of statewide activism efforts.

Former NFL player Jon Feliciano joined Western High School's annual giveaway, distributing 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in Davie, Florida.

Arnold Harris, a 60-year-old man with dementia who went missing in Delray Beach, has been found safe, with the police thanking the public for their assistance.

Miami-Dade County won the AI 50 award for its public sector AI use, emphasizing resident privacy, security, and ethics, led by Mayor Levine Cava and ITD's cross-departmental strategy.

Jupiter's six railroad crossings are now quiet zones, reducing noise pollution as trains will no longer routinely honk unless necessary, with safety measures like enhanced gates and lights put in place.

Delray Beach issued a boil water notice due to a water main break, affecting several addresses and requiring water to be boiled before use until further notice.

A German Shepherd named Bella was rescued from a canal and reunited with her family after five years, thanks to her microchip and efforts by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue and alert citizens.