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Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The City Commission voted to lease up to $150M for ambulances, trash trucks, police cars and other vehicles to replace an aging, often unreliable fleet.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Martin County deputies arrested a Miami man after a month-long probe that investigators say uncovered roughly $60,000 in stolen Garmin GPS units from boats across the county.
A stolen vehicle set off a chase across Hallandale Beach, Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale Thursday evening. Police say the suspect remained at large as investigators worked the scene.
Police say a 23-year-old Hialeah woman feigned car trouble to lure bank customers into an armed robbery — but only made off with $8, authorities say.
A Broward County suspect was arrested this week in connection with a 2019 North Lauderdale murder, authorities say.
Real Estate & Development in ...
American Landmark bought Savona Grand, a 214‑unit apartment complex near Boynton Beach, and says upgrades are planned for the 13‑acre community.
Kevhani "Key Vhani" Hicks says she acted in self‑defense after an Oct. 9, 2023 Wynwood scuffle; her lawyers filed a Stand Your Ground motion and a judge will hear it Aug. 31.
Dueling lawsuits between Forest Development and KAST Construction have turned Nautilus 220 into a tangle of liens, subcontractor claims and buyer suits that could stall closings.
A 44-year-old bicyclist died July 18 after a July 4 hit-and-run on South Military Trail in Lake Worth Beach; investigators say the Toyota driver fled and remains unknown.
A Fort Lauderdale peacock known as Prosciutto died after suffering pellet wounds and a severe infection; neighbors started a fundraiser to cover vet bills.
Weather & Environment in ...
Muggy start this morning with spotty coastal showers; highs near 89°F and heat index topping 100°F later today.
Phase One of Upland Park is finished: 578 apartments beside Dolphin Station are leasing now, with rents starting in the low $2,000s. The 47‑acre project is part of a $1B master plan.
Exits around President Donald J. Trump International Airport were briefly closed while bomb technicians investigated a suspicious device; the item was cleared and roads reopened.
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