A Miami promoter known as “Bitcoin Rodney” pleaded guilty in the federal HyperFund case that prosecutors say collected about $1.8 billion; sentencing is set for July 23.

City filings show a proposed Costco warehouse and a 132‑unit apartment project moving through Pompano Beach planners as part of The Pomp redevelopment. Both applications face staff review and public hearings.

The U.S. Embassy in Nassau warned Americans to avoid jet-ski rentals after injuries, a death and reports of sexual assault. Officials urge travelers to use vetted vendors and follow State Department guidance.

Broward County approved an ordinance requiring condo boards to post elevator outage plans and to seek backup repair companies if lifts are down more than 24 hours. The move follows reports of seniors stranded during extended outages.

A Bahamian businessman rescued from a Florida plane crash was indicted in Manhattan on new drug and firearms charges, court papers show. The case links to a wider DEA probe.

A Gainesville man was indicted this week after authorities say he scouted a Plantation office in December 2024 and was later intercepted traveling with multiple firearms. Federal charges include an attempted hate crime and weapons counts.

Heat Advisory in Miami today with heat index up to 110°F. Smoke from nearby fires may reduce air quality in parts of the metro.

Related Group broke ground on Gallery at SoMi Parc, a Live Local Act‑backed 15‑story project that will add hundreds of mixed‑income apartments near South Miami Metrorail.

Deputies say a 50-year-old man followed customers at a Marathon Publix while carrying a sheathed knife; he was arrested and charged and no injuries were reported.

Michael Klinger’s Saber South sold 56 Bal Bay Drive for nearly $43M, the priciest Bal Harbour home sale this year. The buyer hasn't been publicly identified.

A Fort Lauderdale couple faces aggravated cruelty charges after a forensic necropsy found their cat died from “involuntary heat exposure,” investigators say.

A Coral Gables broker says his ex withheld his share of an estimated $425,000 commission after LVMH renewed 30,000 sq. ft. at 100 North Biscayne.

Authorities say a seized Telegram channel was used to recruit English‑speaking workers to Cambodian scam compounds where they were forced to run frauds against U.S. victims.