Miami-Dade County's Mayor will reveal an Urban Forestry Plan to expand tree canopy coverage to 30%, developed collaboratively with agency input and community feedback.

Miami-Dade is changing curbside recycling schedules starting April 1, 2025, to improve services for around 119,000 customers north of SW 88th Street, incorporating GPS and video tech to reduce contamination.

Hialeah becomes the first Florida city to let the state's Department of Government Efficiency review its budget, supporting Governor DeSantis' initiative for transparency and fiscal responsibility.

Senate Bill 918 in Florida aims to relax child labor laws, extending work hours for 16-17-year-olds and allowing younger teens to work nights under certain conditions, prompting debates over youth welfare and workforce needs.

U.S. Border Patrol arrested seven undocumented immigrants with criminal records in the Florida Keys, in cooperation with local and state law enforcement.

Miami Beach Fire Department partners with Nicklaus Children's Hospital for a special beach day for children with respiratory needs, providing joy and inclusive activities.

Broward County hosts a Resilience Finance Convening with the Resilient Cities Network to discuss attracting investment for local resilience ventures and climate change challenges.

Palm Beach County conducted its annual Point-in-Time Count, revealing a 28.5% decrease in homelessness with significant declines in several subcategories, amidst ongoing efforts to combat homelessness.

A West Palm Beach lawyer was disbarred for inappropriate social media conduct relating to his lawsuits, marking heightened digital accountability for legal professionals.

Miami-Dade County Animal Services received a $45,000 grant for pet adoptions during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, aiming to find homes for many pets.

Some South Florida Latinos back Trump's strict deportation policies, aligning with local police-ICE collaborations, despite some opposition and a larger Cuban exile community sentiment against socialist regimes.

Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner retracted his proposal to end O Cinema's lease following backlash over its screening of "No Other Land," respecting free speech.

Miami-Dade commissioners approve $10.5 million in additional funding for the FIFA World Cup amid debate over fiscal responsibility and expected tourism benefits.