An early‑morning crash sent an SUV through the front of an Arona showroom in North Miami and left a child hospitalized. Authorities closed nearby streets while investigators worked the scene.

Sweetwater approved a 29‑story student tower with 400 units and about 1,600 beds after variances allowed the building to top the city's height limit. The proposal has drawn questions about tenant displacement and heavy parking.

An FIU survey shows Latino disapproval of Trump surging nationwide, while Florida — led by Cuban voters — remains an exception.

An affiliate of SobelCo has filed to convert the vacant lots at 343–375 E Royal Palm into a nine‑story, 82‑unit condo with rooftop amenities; the application is in early city review.

State prosecutors asked a judge to impose life in prison for Semmie Williams after his January conviction in the 2021 killing of 14‑year‑old Ryan Rogers. The state says DNA and surveillance evidence tied Williams to the scene.

A federal judge sentenced former Hialeah councilwoman Angelica Pacheco to three years of probation and ordered roughly $55,000 in restitution after she pleaded guilty over false PPP loan forgiveness paperwork.

Riviera Dining Group will open HONŌ, a modern Japanese steakhouse, lounge and rooftop, inside the E11EVEN Club Hotel & Residences in Downtown Miami later this year.

Police released bodycam footage showing a woman who escaped an alleged Dec. 27 sexual battery on Ocean Drive; suspect Alix Innocent is jailed without bond.

Lionel Messi will make his MLS debut in Utah next Wednesday when Inter Miami visits Real Salt Lake, triggering a ticket scramble and heightened local preparations.

Hollywood police are searching for a red 2024 Honda Accord after a pedestrian was struck and later died early Saturday on Sheridan Street. Detectives are urging anyone with tips or footage to come forward.

Dependable Equities landed $50M in pre‑construction financing for Ombelle, a 775‑unit, amenity‑rich condominium project anchoring Flagler Village.

Florida education officials have proposed a rule to block applicants who can’t prove citizenship or lawful presence from enrolling at the state’s 28 public colleges. A May 14 hearing at Miami Dade College will take public testimony.

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car in Miami Beach; authorities released few details as investigators worked the scene.