Heat index near 106°F Tuesday in Miami; scattered afternoon storms possible. Public cooling centers and libraries are available.

A Riviera Beach road-patrol officer was arrested after deputies say he drove the wrong way and blew more than double the legal limit. Booking records list breath tests of .216 and .222.

A four‑tower schematic would convert the former Miami Herald bayfront into linked residences, a hotel and a new public promenade.

The Florida Supreme Court found the bar’s application of Rule 4‑8.2(a) unconstitutional as applied to Christopher Crowley’s 2018 campaign comments, overturning a recommended suspension.

A boater is accused of striking another vessel near the Haulover sandbar, injuring four people, and then trying to have his boat removed before investigators could examine it. The operator was arrested and faces felony charges.

A UF research team is designing a forecasting app that uses years of removal records and weather cues to predict when and where Burmese pythons are most likely to be found in South Florida.

Carmine’s is anchoring Glades Station at Glades Road and Dixie Highway in Boca Raton, bringing a market and La Trattoria slated to open in early 2027.

A new Sans Souci Estates waterfront house sold for about $24M, becoming the priciest single‑family sale recorded in North Miami. The 2025‑built modern home closed mid‑July.

A Mercedes slammed into a Sunrise home early Friday, narrowly missing a woman in her bedroom and leaving the house structurally damaged. Neighbors want speed bumps on nearby streets.

A Brightline train struck a vehicle Monday morning on Fort Lauderdale tracks; video surfaced and officials have released few details. More information is expected.

A Pebb Capital‑led joint venture bought UNO South Pointe and plans a roughly 10,000‑sq‑ft ultra‑luxury penthouse office atop the South of Fifth property.

Intalex, Itero and Greenwall paid $97.8M for The Ponce in Coral Gables and plan roughly $30M in upgrades aimed at leasing up the campus by 2027.

NWS warns of penny‑sized hail and gusts up to 55 mph for Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Davie through 3:30 p.m. EDT. Seek shelter and secure outdoor items.