West Palm Beach introduced interactive kiosks in a collaboration with IKE Smart City, providing real-time information, free WIFI, and city navigation assistance to pedestrians.

Miami-Dade County won the AI 50 award for its public sector AI use, emphasizing resident privacy, security, and ethics, led by Mayor Levine Cava and ITD's cross-departmental strategy.

Construction at "Alligator Alcatraz" is stopped, a move supported by Miami-Dade County Mayor and environmentalists, due to concerns over transparency and ecological impact.

The Burns Road Community Center will close for a week in August for cleaning and maintenance, while the adjacent playground and restrooms stay open. The Aquatic Complex will undergo maintenance later in August but will reopen for Labor Day weekend.

Michael Jeffrey Rodrigues appeared in federal court for firearm possession by a felon, after a concerning incident involving weapons at Palm Beach International Airport.

A man was arrested for false imprisonment and other charges after allegedly abducting a minor in Sunrise, Florida; the minor was found in his car by authorities.

Two individuals died in a house fire in Southwest Miami-Dade, with the blaze requiring a second alarm response. Hoarding conditions may have exacerbated the situation. An investigation into the cause and property modifications is ongoing.

A Royal Caribbean passenger was injured after acrylic glass from a water slide shattered. The incident, which caused the slide's closure, is under investigation.

A man was fatally shot in Coconut Grove; police offer $5,000 for the gunman's capture. Another was injured, refused hospital care. Residents are concerned about local violence.

Jupiter's six railroad crossings are now quiet zones, reducing noise pollution as trains will no longer routinely honk unless necessary, with safety measures like enhanced gates and lights put in place.

Two suspects tried to steal a car with a mother and children inside in Jupiter, Florida. Police captured them after a short chase and crash. Charges include fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest, and traffic offenses.

A former school guard at Somerset Academy Canyons is charged with lewd conduct towards a 14-year-old student, based on evidence from texts and digital data.

Two Boynton Beach police officials are on leave during an internal investigation; details of the complaints are confidential. The department stresses transparency and due process.