Florida homeowners have until April 15 to legally exclude bats without a permit; maternity season runs April 16–Aug. 14 to protect flightless pups.

Neighbors raced to rescue kittens abandoned at Donn Eisele Park; most were adopted quickly and police are investigating.

Palm Beach County is studying a slate of large tourism projects — from a multipurpose sportsplex to an immersive digital venue — with findings due in June.

A Homestead security guard was arrested after deputies say he pointed a handgun at fishermen at an Islamorada dock; camera footage backed up the anglers' account.

Offset was reportedly shot near the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood. His rep tells TMZ he’s "fine," but details remain unclear.

A Homestead man was arrested after deputies say he struck a cyclist in southwest Miami‑Dade and fled. The rider was flown to Jackson South in critical condition.

Helen and Jacob Shaham donated $15M to Nicklaus Children’s, renaming its cancer institute and funding research so more families can get care close to home.

A crew member aboard Celebrity Xcel was arrested at Port Everglades after a fellow crewmate accused him of rape. He faces a sexual battery charge and was ordered held without bond.

A long-term study linked heavy ultra-processed food intake with early signs of Parkinson’s disease; Miami neurologists are urging whole-food, Mediterranean-style choices.

Miami’s Operation Green Light runs April 6–19, waiving collection surcharges so eligible residents can pay overdue fines and pursue license reinstatement. The county says savings average about 30%.

Rep. Mario Díaz‑Balart handed two federal checks to the Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office totaling more than $5.2M for equipment and mobile command centers ahead of the G‑20 and World Cup.

NWS Miami issued a Special Marine Warning early Tuesday for waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach, warning of 40+ knot gusts, small hail and high surf.

USCRI says a sudden loss of federal funding will force the closure of its Lake Worth Beach shelter. Forty‑two children will be moved and 53 staff face layoffs.