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.

An Orlando fact‑check debunks 39 common Florida voting myths and flags a large number of inactive registrations. Here’s a local guide to what actually matters on ballots, ballot photos and restored voting rights.

Four people were rushed to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries after scaffolding collapsed at a West Palm Beach construction site on Lakeview Avenue. Crews closed nearby streets while investigators worked the scene.

Legends Global will manage the University of Miami’s Watsco Center through 2028, folding venue operations into the school’s broader ticketing and sponsorship strategy.

Dubai‑born GAIA will open in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth in March, bringing an ice market, charcoal‑grilled fish and a late‑night NYX lounge led by chef Izu Ani.

A pre‑application seeks county review for NOMI 7|90: a 19‑story, 480‑unit Live Local Act project on NW 7th Avenue that would set aside hundreds of workforce units.

Two executives received 20-year sentences for a $233 million ACA scam, where they fraudulently enrolled individuals, including the homeless and addicts, to gain commissions.

Firefighters in Hialeah contained a gazebo fire that spread to a nearby home, preventing further damage. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

A driver was arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman and leading Miccosukee police on a chase through Miami‑Dade that ended in Medley; charges are pending.

A sweeping AI 'Bill of Rights' moved through a Florida Senate committee Wednesday, adding parental opt‑outs and tighter rules for chatbots and school AI tools.

Deputies closed SW 152nd Avenue in Kendall West after reports of a shooting; at least one person was taken to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital.

A late-night pursuit in Tamarac ended in a crash that killed a driver and injured a deputy. Authorities arrested a suspect and multiple investigations are underway.