South Street Partners bought Solé Miami, the 249-key oceanfront condo-hotel in Sunny Isles Beach, and says it will refresh guest rooms and public spaces.

FBI Miami will hold a 2 p.m. press briefing Friday to outline security plans for World Cup matches and fan events across South Florida in June and July. Federal and local partners will discuss coordination measures ahead of the tournament.

Coast Guard crews intercepted a suspected smuggling vessel about 1 mile east of Cape Florida and recovered roughly 900 pounds of cocaine. Three people were detained and the DEA Miami Division has taken custody of the narcotics.

After closing in Wynwood last August, Willy’s drag nights landed at Las Rosas in Allapattah — a temporary home that’s keeping Wig! and Pride programming going.

The U.S. State Department added Brazil’s two largest criminal gangs — the PCC and Comando Vermelho — to its Foreign Terrorist Organizations list, triggering sanctions and criminal prohibitions.

SmileHub's report places Florida 28th overall despite leading the nation in prevention planning; the gap shows weak on‑the‑ground capacity as hurricane season nears.

Warm, humid Friday with afternoon thunderstorms likely and a wet evening commute. Heat builds into the weekend with peak heat indices near 100–105°F.

The viral figure known as Palm Beach Pete — identified as Peter Simel — announced a 2028 bid for Palm Beach mayor, complete with merch and a tongue‑in‑cheek platform. The announcement follows a viral March clip that turned him into an online meme.

Former Broward Health North anesthesiologist David Rerko pleaded no contest after detectives say he emailed himself dozens of child sexual‑abuse images and videos. Sentencing is set for July 8, 2026.

FDA testing found sildenafil in Boner Bears Sex Chocolate; JXK Enterprises recalled Lot BB21125 and is offering refunds. Buyers should stop use and report problems.

A Pompano Beach couple was arrested after deputies say a young daughter tested positive for cocaine. Both girls were placed in state custody and the parents face neglect charges.

A small plane made an emergency landing at Miami‑Opa Locka Executive Airport; aerial footage shows responders helping passengers and no major injuries reported.

The Miami‑Dade State Attorney’s Office declined to charge Sgt. Kelvin Cox after reviewing video and witness accounts from the June 17, 2025 West Little River shooting. The decision follows months of scrutiny after body‑worn footage circulated last summer.