West Palm Beach won 20 awards from the Florida Festivals & Events Association, including eight first-place prizes for community events and innovations in event programming.

Skechers opened the first American Skechers Performance store in Miami's Dolphin Mall, offering an immersive retail experience with a focus on sports and innovative footwear like Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins®.

The TGI Fridays beside Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs has closed after over twenty years, reflecting wider challenges faced by the chain amid changing dining trends.

A Nicaraguan national was sentenced to five years in prison for illegal reentry after deportation and a probation violation related to drug trafficking.

A Palm City man has been arrested on arson charges linked to a Stuart dog grooming trailer and SUV fire after a thorough investigation by multiple agencies.

Homestead Police officer Henry Quintero was arrested on charges of DUI and hit-and-run after a multi-car crash. He exhibited signs of intoxication and fled the scene, later posting a $2,800 bond.

A Florida Highway Patrol officer, Johan Garcia, was arrested for allegedly molesting his stepdaughter since she was 12. Liz Garcia is also arrested; their roles are unclear.

Miami International Airport temporarily closed TSA checkpoint 2 in Concourse D for updates, as part of a $9 billion renovation; travelers advised to use other checkpoints.

A North Lauderdale house fire, caused by an unattended blow dryer, displaced eight people but caused no injuries. The Red Cross is assisting the affected family.

SWAT teams used explosives in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood during a planned operation, detaining at least five men and causing damage to a residence, with local residents left shaken and confused. No arrests have been reported.

Bath & Body Works opened a new store in the Lakewood Shopping Center in Margate, moving away from traditional mall locations as part of their expansion strategy.

The Palm Beach County Library System will host Hispanic Heritage Month story times with Commissioner Joel Flores, focusing on Hispanic authors and cultural traditions.

Marvel artist Jerry DeCaire is hosting live drawing events at Palm Beach County Libraries, offering attendees insight into his comic creation process.