Boynton Beach City Commissioner Thomas Turkin is charged with battery after an altercation with ex-candidate Dominick Vargas at City Hall, where Turkin allegedly took Vargas's phone.

Miami-Dade is hosting the 2025 APTAtech Conference focused on the intersection of transit and technology, discussing topics like AI, cybersecurity, and innovation.

Miami-Dade officials organize a large active shooter drill at Coral Reef Senior High School, involving student actors to enhance the realism of the exercise.

Broward County School Board to vote on student cellphone policy, considering easing the ban during lunchtime despite opposing views and Superintendent's recommendation to maintain the current no-use rule.

The West Palm Beach Fire Department celebrates the graduation of its Junior Alerts class, where local teens learned firefighting and lifesaving skills.

The University of Miami's DACA-focused "U Dreamers Program" is being investigated for possible discrimination against U.S. citizens, along with other universities' similar practices.

Miami Beach approved a pilot program allowing alcohol sales on the beach by Boucher Brothers, aiming to regulate drinking, increase city revenue, and ensure public safety, despite some opposition from skeptics.

Miami-Dade County approves the development of a new animal shelter in South Dade to replace the Medley facility and improve conditions for animals and shelter staff.

Gov. DeSantis spoke at "Alligator Alcatraz," a Florida detention center, detailing the deportation of 100 detainees and defending the site's contentious immigration policies.

University Preparatory Academy in West Palm Beach announces sudden closure due to consecutive poor academic performance, leaving families and students scrambling for alternatives.

Miami commissioners are set to vote on selling the Olympia Theater to SLAM Academy, co-founded by Pitbull, for $10, despite concerns about the historic venue's future.

St. Lucie County firefighter Jarius Hodge's unexpected death has brought condolences from local agencies, highlighting his service and dedication. Details of his passing are not yet known.

Commissioner Steinberg and Sheriff Cordero-Stutz will present a new $360K police boat for Miami-Dade County District 4 to enhance security on the waterways.