A no‑swim advisory was posted for Spanish River and South Inlet beaches after Feb. 17 tests showed Enterococcus in the "poor" range. Officials say follow‑up testing is underway and land access remains open.

Davie and the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs will display the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall from April 24-26, 2026, at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, offering free 24-hour public access.

The Parks Foundation of Palm Beach County introduced beach access mats for increased beach accessibility, partnering with FPL and PBC Parks to help people with mobility challenges.

West Palm Beach launches the Brand Lift Series 2026 to help small businesses with marketing strategies through free workshops led by a local brand strategist and InclusiFi.

Fort Lauderdale's SE 17th Street Causeway Bridge adopts a new weekday opening schedule to reduce peak hour traffic.

Four people were indicted in a multi-state PPP fraud that allegedly siphoned about $7 million; three defendants are tied to South Florida.

Florida lawmakers call for justice as the 30th anniversary of the Brothers to the Rescue shootdown by Cuban jets approaches, targeting Raúl Castro's role in the incident.

A New York tourist was arrested after an alleged naked tirade at Oceans Edge Resort on Stock Island that ended with a brief foot chase and booking. Charges include indecent exposure and resisting an officer.

BNP Paribas is expanding its Brickell office after a 47% jump in Miami global‑markets revenue and plans to add staff in 2026.

Miami‑Dade deputies say they seized about $1.83 million in suspected counterfeit designer jewelry from two storefronts and arrested the owner after a months‑long probe. The haul included 262 pieces that brand experts later declared fake.

Eight critically endangered mountain bongos were stranded at Palm Beach International after a cargo jet aborted its taxi; conservationists and airport crews nursed them before their flight to Mount Kenya. The episode highlights the complicated logistics behind saving a species on the brink.

Deputies say two suspects stole 18 golden doodles and designer sneakers from a Kendale Lakes pet shop; both have been charged and jailed.

Ken Griffin pledged $3M toward a new seven‑story Ronald McDonald House at Jackson Memorial that will nearly double family lodging and be named for him.