Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner recognized April as National County Government Month, highlighting the vital role of local governments in serving communities.

Caridad Moro-Gronlier was announced as Miami-Dade's first female Poet Laureate, succeeding Richard Blanco and planning to engage the community with the arts.

The Florida Supreme Court allowed an abortion rights ballot measure to proceed for the November vote, despite legal challenges over the term "viability."

Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. in Miami with no agenda details released, accompanied by Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and Secretary Jared Perdue.

North Miami Police Department undergoes a comprehensive review by the Justice Department to enhance law enforcement practices, community relations, and officer welfare, fully supported by the city leadership.

A judge dismissed a lawsuit against Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo, with plaintiffs directed to amend their civil rights violation allegations over alleged vendettas.

Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera announces the Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program in Miami-Dade's District 6, offering grants up to $5,000 for local businesses.

Major Michael Palma is appointed as interim police chief of Margate after the scandal-induced exit of former chief Joseph Galaska.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 3, restricting children under 16 from using social media without parental consent, aiming to protect youth from online harms.

A court has blocked Aligned Real Estate Holdings LLC from expanding Miami-Dade's urban area, a move Commissioner Cohen Higgins applauds for environmental reasons.

Vice President Harris visited Parkland's shooting site and announced initiatives to address gun violence, including a new resource center and promoting red flag laws.

A U.S. Navy sailor from Florida died in a non-combat incident in the Red Sea, with the Department of Defense investigating the circumstances of his death.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to work longer hours, with provisions for parental consent. Critics express concerns over its impact on academics and labor exploitation.