A 4.6‑acre Gables Estates parcel that once housed UM presidents closed for about $41.6M; city files and demolition paperwork clear the way for a likely teardown. The sale continues a wave of high‑end waterfront trades in Coral Gables.

Plantation police searched neighborhoods near State Road 7 Monday after a suspect allegedly stole and abandoned a tractor-trailer; air units and K‑9s assisted the search.

A 28-year-old West Palm Beach man was killed in a hit-and-run on South Olive Avenue; police are asking neighbors to check camera footage and call with tips.

A Georgia woman pleaded no contest in a multi‑state refund‑fraud case that prosecutors say used fake rug returns at TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods. Sentencing is set for Aug. 3.

A new Florida law forces listing sites to display realistic tax estimates or link buyers to county tax tools, aiming to prevent surprise bills after closing.

A 2-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle in West Park and later died at Memorial Regional Hospital; traffic homicide detectives are investigating.

An Orlando retiree says he got a 'past due' notice for an accidental‑death policy he never bought. Here’s what the mailer is, who’s investigating it and what to check.

A Surf Club Four Seasons condo in Surfside is under contract at $31.5M after a July 2025 buy for about $18.35M, creating a potential 70% paper gain for the seller.

A lightning bolt hit a gas‑leaking car in Miramar Monday, prompting a hazmat and fire response; officials say the vehicle was unoccupied and no injuries were reported.

Heat advisory Tuesday from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; heat index near 105. Expect scattered afternoon storms and limited relief from the heat.

A pre-dawn street takeover east of Doral left three people injured and a driver on the run. Investigators are asking witnesses to contact Miami‑Dade Crime Stoppers.

A Fourth of July trip from North Carolina turned deadly in Hollywood; prosecutors charged a 21‑year‑old with first‑degree murder. Homicide detectives are investigating.

A sanitary sewer manhole overflow prompted a precautionary advisory for a stretch of the Intracoastal south of the East Oakland Park Boulevard bridge. Residents should avoid water-related activities while testing continues.