Miami's new mayor, Eileen Higgins, appoints a senior staff team focused on improving service delivery and public trust, with senior roles filled by experts in economic growth, policy, community enhancement, and communications.

Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins delivered her State of the City address, detailing plans for effective governance and emphasizing a responsive city government that prioritizes residents.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discussed TSA success and modernization plans at Miami International Airport, amid scrutiny and calls for her resignation.

South Florida braces for unusually cold temperatures, with Palm Beach County expecting lows in the 20s and 30s, and the activation of cold weather shelters.

Florida will enforce an English-only policy for driver's license exams from February 6, ending the use of interpreters or other languages for the tests.

Commissioner Pardo is set to host a second "Partnering for Progress" workshop to educate Miami locals on civic engagement, at Miami Dade College on February 2.

Mayor Keith A. James outlined his vision for West Palm Beach’s future, focusing on community strength and economic development in his State of the City Address.

Florida's state university system is temporarily halting hiring foreign workers via H-1B visas, with potential impacts on innovation and the hiring of specialized staff like those in medicine and STEM. Critics fear it will harm competitiveness.

Homestead secured a $49,500 grant for its Urban Tree Reforestation Project to plant 51 native trees, increasing shade, improving air quality, and aiding stormwater management.

The City of Doral announces new security measures at City Hall, including constant lobby security personnel, mandatory visitor check-ins, and metal detectors during City Council meetings.

Miami-Dade County is auditing disabled parking permits to combat fraud, with initial findings indicating a high rate of irregularities. Permits acquired fraudulently are being revoked.

Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins is attending the USCM Winter Meeting as Vice Chair of the Community Development and Housing Committee to discuss urban development.

Miami-Dade County receives a $25,000 grant from the Florida Forest Service to improve urban forest awareness and community involvement in greening efforts.