Pulte Bets Big on Fort Pierce With 239-Home Vela Cove for Priced-Out South Floridians
Pulte paid $16.3M for 50 acres in Fort Pierce and is planning Vela Cove — a 239‑home community pitched at buyers priced out of Miami. The project pairs compact floorplans with resort‑style amenities and lower entry prices.
Groceries to Gold: Fort Myers Publix, Coconut Grove Market Score Six-Figure Lotto Wins
A Coconut Grove market and a Fort Myers‑area Publix sold Florida Lottery winners Wednesday, one for about $116,959 and another for roughly $59,130. Winners must validate claims through the state lottery.
Tiny Miami Springs Police Force Becomes Big Player in Immigration Busts
A small Miami Springs police force recorded 50 immigration arrests from 75 state‑reported encounters after signing a 287(g) agreement, prompting legal and community pushback. The numbers outpaced much larger nearby departments and raised questions about local policing choices.
Slow-Motion Soaker Drenches Miami As Flash Flood Warnings Light Up South Florida
Slow‑moving thunderstorms Wednesday night prompted flash‑flood warnings across Miami‑Dade and Broward as intense downpours raised the risk of rapid urban flooding. Officials warned drivers to avoid flooded streets.












