FPL says undergrounding, stronger poles and smart‑grid gear have helped crews restore power faster after recent storms as hurricane season begins. Officials point to 2,000 miles of undergrounding and new automation tools.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will face back-to-back congressional hearings this week over the Iran war and Cuba policy. Lawmakers are expected to press him on costs, strategy and U.S. commitments abroad.

Emergency vets are treating more pets for cannabis exposure as edibles and concentrated THC products spread into homes. Local cases and national poison‑control data show sharp increases.

A Palm Beach County pursuit that hit 90+ mph ended inside St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach; the driver was identified and faces multiple charges.

June 1 estimates show Miami‑Dade taxable values rose 5.5% year‑over‑year, but the gain masks a split: luxury and some suburbs surged while older condos and new construction cooled. Local budgets and homeowners face a mixed picture.

Volunteers packed about 5,000 hurricane kits in Doral as South Florida and Caribbean partners announced free supply pick‑ups across Miami‑Dade and Broward. Saturday distributions aim to get radios, flashlights and water to families before a storm hits.

An Oakland Park mother says she paid $6,300 to a woman posing as a leasing agent and was later evicted when the payment proved fake; detectives arrested the alleged suspect in May.

Boca Raton investor Interface Properties bought the 189K‑sf Fountains Center and plans multimillion‑dollar upgrades, from façade work to fountain restoration. The campus is heavily leased to medical users.

Jon‑Eric Sullivan tightened his inner circle Monday, promoting Brandon Shore and adding veteran personnel and performance staff to reshape scouting and player development. The moves centralize decision‑making as Miami heads into the offseason program.

The College Football Playoff released its 2026–27 broadcast map: the Sugar Bowl semifinal is set for Jan. 15, 2027 on ABC/ESPN, with the national title slated for Jan. 25 in Las Vegas.

A construction worker died after an accident at a downtown Miami building, local reports say. Officials and federal agencies are investigating.

A Hialeah high school teacher was arrested after detectives say he had a yearlong sexual relationship with a student; investigators say there may be additional victims.

President Trump nominated Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez as his pick for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, setting up a Senate confirmation and possible leadership shakeup in Tallahassee.