West Palm Beach's Building Department was recertified by the International Accreditation Service, marking it as one of only 29 such accredited departments nationwide.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office successfully concluded its Grinch Busters Initiative, resulting in numerous arrests and contraband seizures, aiming to provide safety to holiday shoppers.

Miami-Dade County completed upgrades to the Haulover Park Marina, enhancing resilience, safety, and boater access, with a ribbon-cutting event on January 9, 2025.

PortMiami's Cruise Terminal G expansion breaks ground on January 8, with Miami-Dade County Mayor and other officials attending, aiming to accommodate larger ships and enhance passenger experience by 2027.

Robert A. Bertisch receives recognition from the Palm Beach County Board for his 45-year tenure as Executive Director of the Legal Aid Society, driving its growth from a small operation to a $20 million nonprofit.

The Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners marked January 19, 2026, as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reflecting on his legacy and impact on justice and peace.

Fort Lauderdale approves a multi-use parking and public safety project in Holiday Park, including a parking garage with a vertiport and an EMS Substation.

Fort Lauderdale launches Operation Fast and Furious to curb aggressive driving, funded by a $51,000 FDOT grant. The initiative includes increased enforcement and public education in three languages.

A Miami-Dade landlord was arrested for attacking his tenant with a hammer during a parking dispute, causing the victim injuries. He faces aggravated battery charges.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue teams saved a pelican ensnared in fishing line near Haulover Inlet, with help from beach workers, Ocean Rescue, and the Coast Guard.

Palm Beach County invests $1 billion in Israel Bonds, aiming for safety, liquidity, and returns, not politics, according to Clerk & Comptroller Mike Caruso.

A man deported after child‑sex convictions pleaded guilty in Pensacola to illegal reentry and now faces up to 20 years. Sentencing is set for March 11, 2026.

Two Miami police officers were hospitalized with leg and arm injuries after their motorcycles were hit by an SUV on the Dolphin Expressway. An investigation is underway.