A Miami store manager was arrested after investigators traced stolen Florida Lottery scratch-off books to bulk redemptions; prosecutors charged him with organized fraud and grand theft.

Six Californians won more than $540,000 in Fantasy 5 this week — see where winning tickets were sold and what winners need to know about claiming prizes.

Organizers say Stronger Miami collected more than 20,500 signatures to add four commissioners, tighten redistricting rules and move city elections to even‑year Novembers. The petitions now head to the Supervisor of Elections for verification.

A Broward man was arrested after a 911 call said he planned to blow up the Fort Lauderdale police station and target Fort Lauderdale High School. Police say he faces felony charges.

Rep. María Elvira Salazar secured $25.6M in the FY26 omnibus for 13 Miami‑Dade projects, from PortMiami cold‑chain capacity to FIU cancer research and neighborhood flood fixes.

Evolv will run stadium‑wide screening at Miami Freedom Park, using Express Gen2 and autonomous bag scanners when Inter Miami opens its new 25,000‑seat home. The tech promises faster entries and cloud analytics for operators.

A 2025‑built Ibis Isle waterfront home in Palm Beach closed mid‑February for $9.99M, well below its $11.5M ask.

Envoy Air filed with the DOT to restart nonstop Miami–Caracas and Miami–Maracaibo service, a move that would shorten travel for South Florida’s Venezuelan community. Approvals and security checks are still pending.

New York's H&H Bagels is opening its first Texas shop in River Oaks Village; a permit shows a May–August buildout and the company lists a nearby Westheimer address.

Miami Beach‑based TRUBAR sold to Turkish snack maker ETi Gıda for $173 million in cash; founder Erica Groussman will stay on as CEO while the brand scales internationally.

Prosecutors say a Miami Shores man used false credentials and power of attorney to drain a retired nurse’s savings and transfer her home, authorities allege. The case was announced by the State Attorney’s Office on Feb. 24.

A Sebring man was arrested after detectives say his yellow Camaro took part in multiple Miami intersection takeovers and intentionally struck a sheriff’s vehicle.

Pastors in South Florida warn after AI deepfakes mimicked clergy and prompted platform verification and FBI tips to spot fake videos.