Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn of Broward County Public Schools details successes and upcoming challenges, including implementing metal detectors and adapting to enrollment declines and budget constraints.

Broward County won 29 NACIO Awards of Excellence for 2024, including a 'Best of Show' for its Aviation holiday travel advisory campaign. Eleven county agencies earned awards for public information efforts.

The Miami-Dade Police Department is launching a "Computers for Guns Exchange" program, offering laptops and gift cards in exchange for surrendered firearms to reduce gun violence and promote education.

Miami Beach launches Operation Summer Relief to aid homeless with services and enforce sleeping laws; multidisciplinary team to execute the initiative.

Eric T. Carpenter has been appointed as the new city manager of Miami Beach, bringing a wealth of experience from his past roles within the city government and receiving praise from Mayor Steven Meiner for his knowledge and community rapport.

Digna Abello will be sworn in as Miami Beach's first female fire chief on July 31, marking a historic moment as she ascends from firefighter to the head of a Class 1 department over 19 years.

Ronald Rowe Jr. named acting director of the Secret Service, succeeding Kimberly Cheatle after an attack on Trump.

Miami-Dade agencies conducted an emergency response simulation at PortMiami, demonstrating their readiness for handling active threats with coordination between police, fire rescue, and customs.

U.S. Secret to Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned following a security lapse and assassination attempt on former President Trump. Investigations into Secret Service protocols continue.

The Broward County School Board approved a ban on student cell phone use during school hours, including during breaks and lunch. The policy includes a provision for emergency use and begins on August 12.

The U.S. Treasury flagged Florida's anti-ESG banking law as a potential national security risk that may hinder the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing.

Miami-Dade's Mayor unveiled the Draft Urban Forestry Plan focusing on increasing tree canopy coverage to 30% and is seeking community feedback for the strategic environmental initiative.

The Biden-Harris Administration, through HUD, promises new funding for affordable housing and economic revitalization in Miami-Dade, targeted to benefit areas including Overtown and the Culmer public housing.