FEMA has released new flood zone maps for Palm Beach County, affecting policies and awareness for residents, with the effect set for December 2024. An open house on Sept. 14 will inform on changes.

Fitch Ratings upgraded West Palm Beach's special obligation bonds from AA to AA+, while maintaining the AA+ rating for general obligation bonds; economic stability and fiscal strength underpin the outlook.

Florida Governor DeSantis urges lawmakers to address condo affordability, pressing for quick action ahead of legislative deadlines for safety inspections and repairs.

Officials broke ground on Palm Beach County's new Mosquito Control Headquarters, which will advance public health efforts against mosquito-borne diseases.

Miami-Dade County has passed a stormwater management ordinance to enhance flood mitigation and water quality, with broad support and input from experts and environmental stakeholders.

Geoffrey Jacobs, Pembroke Park commissioner and ex-mayor, is accused by the OIG of improperly spending over $10,000 on a yacht party without commission approval.

The Office of Community Revitalization announced a meeting for Palm Beach County residents to discuss local initiatives, featuring speakers from the Loxahatchee Refuge.

Miami-Dade County is seeking nominations for its annual "In the Company of Women" awards to honor women leaders contributing to the community. Nominations are open until September 30, 2024.

Six South Florida Olympians received keys to Miami-Dade County, celebrated for their Paris 2024 achievements, with Mayor Levine Cava honoring them downtown.

Rita Case, CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, receives NAMAD's Lifetime Achievement Award for her influence and dedication to diversity in the auto industry.

Commissioner Bermudez supports a new site for Miami-Dade's waste-to-energy incinerator, proposed by Terra Group, amid continued search for a suitable location.

The Miami Civilian Investigative Panel has filed a lawsuit to maintain its function as a police oversight entity after the city cut their funding due to a new state law.

U.S. authorities seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Maduro after landing in Florida, raising tensions amid allegations of Venezuelan election fraud and potential American sanctions breaches.