Mostly clear and mild Tuesday in Miami with highs near 74°F. Rip current risk is elevated on Broward and Palm beaches; swim near lifeguards.

Concrete and rebar from Champlain Towers South were returned to Surfside and will be used in a memorial promenade honoring the 98 victims. The town is now soliciting construction bids with material stored at Veterans Park.

Cha Cha Chá quietly opened an elevated, seafood-forward Wynwood outpost with Miami‑exclusive plates and a speakeasy lounge. The menu leans Pacific and the team plans to expand service soon.

Bodycam footage shows a Miami Beach officer taking down a dirt-bike rider during a chaotic Ocean Drive takeover; the rider was arrested and faces multiple traffic charges.

A Florida lawmaker’s HB 1279 would force flagship campuses to limit out‑of‑state freshmen to about 5%, tie funding to compliance and trigger a big budget fight. Universities warn the change could cost tens of millions.

Stuart secures a $2.6 million settlement from DuPont for water contamination by "forever chemicals," aiming to use the funds for PFAS cleanup and water protection.

Car fires at Miami International Airport caused travel delays, with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responding and traffic being rerouted. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office advised travelers to expect delays.

Mervin Coffy was arrested after hitting a Broward deputy's cruiser twice and fleeing the scene, resulting in minor injuries to the officer and charges including aggravated battery and reckless driving.

Everyone evacuated safely from a fire-damaged house in West Palm Beach; no injuries reported. Red Cross assisting residents; space heater suspected as cause.

CityPlace Doral hosts Giro d’Italia cycling event with professional and community rides, cultural activities, and an Expo Village on February 21-22, 2026.

A fire at Delray Beach's Kings Point apartments injured one, displaced multiple residents, and destroyed four units. The Red Cross provided aid; the cause is under investigation.

Cyclists in Miami prepare for the 'Dolphins Challenge Cancer' race, a community event raising funds for cancer research, with over $90 million raised since its start.

Miami is experiencing clear and cool weather with mid-50s temperatures, expected to rise to the mid-70s. Despite sunny skies and slight daily temperature increases, South Florida faces a severe drought with no significant rainfall in sight.