Frank and Dolores Mennella paid roughly $51.7M for a newly finished 1.5‑acre Manalapan ocean‑to‑lake spec mansion. The purchase deepens their Palm Beach County footprint.

Federal agents arrested South Florida rapper Bankroll in Miami; court papers allege nearly 450 bogus tax returns and about $7.9M in fraudulent refunds.

An alert from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office says Byron Allan Cardozo has registered at a Watergate Circle address in Boca Raton. Officials point residents to FDLE’s registry for verification.

Carlos Villanueva tells Miamees On Fire that tariffs, labor and materials are reshaping Miami development from Brickell towers to Coral Gables projects. Local reports back the warning.

Jeff Franklin sold two Venetian Islands lots for $22.5M, closing a 1.2‑acre plan he assembled in 2021 and taking a multi‑million dollar loss.

Acadia Realty Trust paid $43 million for the Gucci‑leased storefront at 225 Worth Ave, a move that expands the REIT’s Palm Beach retail footprint. The purchase underscores surging institutional demand on Worth Avenue.

A man was arrested after pulling a handgun on a RaceTrac security guard in Pembroke Park; deputies recovered the weapon and made an arrest after a nearby traffic stop.

A large junkyard fire on Cairo Lane drew a second‑alarm response from Miami‑Dade crews; aerial ladders were used and crews stayed overnight while the cause is probed.

A Miami-Dade tax collector clerk was arrested after an internal tip and surveillance review found he allegedly issued temporary driving permits to absent customers for Zelle payments. He faces multiple criminal counts, authorities say.

A Broward judge granted Stand Your Ground immunity to a man accused in a West Park 2024 killing; prosecutors are reviewing whether to appeal the order.

An affiliate of Crescent Heights pitched a 15‑story, 29‑unit tower at 1826 Collins with 40% of homes reserved as workforce housing under the Live Local Act. Miami Beach's Planning Board will review plans on May 5.

Iru is taking nearly 92,000 square feet at Mayfair in the Grove, giving the AI‑security firm a major Coconut Grove footprint. The deal underscores demand for renovated, amenitized office space in the neighborhood.

A 55-year-old Denny's on Biscayne Boulevard closed Sunday to make way for an 18-story mixed-use development. The sale and plans reflect a wider redevelopment trend in Edgewater.