James E. May has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Mounts Botanical Garden, assuming the role on November 18, 2024, after a nationwide search.

Florida sees a spike in Vibrio vulnificus cases, a bacteria causing severe infections, with 76 cases and 13 deaths this year, post-hurricane flooding.

Miami Seaquarium and Miami-Dade County enter mediation to address an eviction dispute after the park's lease termination lawsuit and allegations of animal mistreatment.

The Mega South Florida Job Fair in Sunrise will offer various employment opportunities with on-the-spot hiring.

Miami-Dade County's "Safety in the Sand" initiative promotes beach safety through education, signage, and partnerships, aiming for a safer beach experience.

A couple is suing Boar's Head and Publix, alleging deli turkey they sold was listeria-contaminated, leading to severe health problems for Michael Silberman.

Palm Beach County hosts a workshop to encourage churches to convert their unused land into affordable housing, in collaboration with government, nonprofits, and businesses.

Some Palm Beach County residents did not receive tornado alerts on their phones during Hurricane Milton, prompting concerns about emergency system reliability.

Fort Lauderdale's customer call center will be closed on October 22 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for staff training, with after-hours services and a reporting app suggested as alternatives.

The City of Hollywood warns of potential flooding from King Tides and advises residents to prepare, with high tides predicted by NOAA to affect the area into mid-December.

Broward County announces mosquito control efforts using VectoBac WDG larvicide in several areas starting October 21, urging residents to eliminate standing water to prevent breeding.

The PBC Parks BioBlitz saw 250 participants record 4,000 observations of pollinators, a fourfold increase from the previous year, to educate and preserve native habitats.

A study by CoWorkingCafe ranks Miami as the second-best U.S. city for small businesses, with other Florida cities like Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale also in the top ten.