Kadyn Proctor is Miami’s first draft pick under GM Jon‑Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley. The Alabama tackle arrives as the Dolphins try to shore up protection for Malik Willis.

A new lawsuit alleges David Martin and associates exploited 88‑year‑old Belinda Meruelo in a disputed Deauville land deal, with the complaint seeking more than $100 million.

AARP warns scams targeting Floridians 50+ are surging: local reporting and federal data show hundreds of millions lost last year, and experts lay out what to do.

Prosecutors dismissed the remaining stalking and resisting-officer charges against Gamaly Hollis during a hearing this week, ending criminal proceedings tied to her son's 2022 death.

Hialeah detectives raided Royal Arcade Corp., arresting four and seizing more than 60 gaming machines after investigators flagged a large cash trail inconsistent with reported earnings.

Formula 1 returns May 1–3 to Hard Rock Stadium; Miami Gardens posted a closure schedule and Local Access Pass pickup details at City Hall.

The Broward planning council advanced a land‑use review for Margate’s defunct Carolina Club. Residents raised arsenic and traffic concerns as the project moves forward.

Riviera Beach approved a non‑binding term sheet to sell about 2.2 acres at 1851 Broadway to Forest Development; the price will depend on the final unit count and comes as residents worry about rising water bills.

Police taped off a Miramar apartment complex Friday as investigators probed a possible shooting at 10750 N Preserve Way. Residents reported a heavy police presence and morning disruptions.

Miami‑Dade’s school board approved a plan allowing Success Academy to co‑locate inside five high schools, a first‑in‑county move that raises budget and oversight questions.

A 42-year-old Hollywood woman is being held after police say she pulled a gun during a parking-lot dispute at Aventura's Target. She faces an aggravated-assault charge and was booked at TGK.

Mayor Keith James says the city won't seize E.R. Bradley's after the restaurant owners raised alarms about a proposed waterfront park and route changes on Flagler Drive.

Warm, humid Friday with a high near 78°F and a chance of afternoon storms. High rip current risk on Atlantic beaches this morning — swim near lifeguards.