Lawmakers broadened Florida’s public‑nuisance law to include gambling houses, boosting fines and letting cities place liens and force foreclosure for repeat offenders.

A Subway worker in South Beach was arrested after police say she pulled a gun on six people and threatened them in a parking‑lot dispute early Wednesday. Authorities say the worker was booked on multiple weapon‑related charges.

Pasta & Juliet’s Brickell outpost has closed after roughly six months. The Business Journal says a new Italian concept is planned for the 1000 S. Miami Ave. space.

Florida’s attorney general has subpoenaed Discord in a civil probe into whether the chat app exposes children to predators. The state is seeking moderation, age-verification and NCMEC records.

A Miami jury convicted Ramon Arellano Sandoval of attempting to traffic and coerce a 14‑year‑old into explicit videos. He now faces federal sentencing.

A 16-year-old reported missing from Columbus was found safe in Fort Lauderdale and a suspect was arrested, authorities say.

A man was arrested after police say he molested a young girl inside an Oakland Park convenience store. Investigators are asking the public to share tips.

Eugenio Suárez's ninth-inning double gave Venezuela a 3-2 win over the United States in the WBC final, and the Reds' returning slugger delivered on the world stage.

Fort Pierce commissioners said March 16 they may end a 15‑year disposal deal with Waste Management after complaints about Miami trash trains offloading near downtown.

About half of Florida’s vacant homes are held for seasonal use — roughly 741,000 units — shrinking the pool of homes available to year‑round buyers and renters.

A proposed Florida law would bar many public employers from requiring preferred pronouns, but lawyers warn it could clash with Title VII and Supreme Court precedent.

Signed contracts rose 1.8% in February as affordability eased slightly, but the rebound is uneven — a few metros and the Midwest led the gains.

Miami‑Dade is hosting a hybrid meeting tonight to show plans to replace 11 Venetian Causeway bridges. The project includes raised spans, bike lanes and federal funding.