Mark Trowbridge, 'Mister Coral Gables', has died at 56 due to heart complications after surviving cancer. He was the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce President and CEO.

State Rep. Joe Casello is running for Palm Beach County Commission, aiming to succeed term-limited Gregg Weiss and joining rival Joseph Peduzzi in the race. Casello has garnered significant endorsements and funding for the 2026 election.

Kash Patel is set to become the acting head of the ATF, following a narrow Senate confirmation vote. The ATF has been scrutinized by Republicans over its firearm regulations.

Scout, a trained search-and-rescue Labrador, was sworn in as part of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue's USAR Task Force Two, significantly enhancing the team's emergency response capabilities.

The IRS is set to lay off over 6,000 employees, including 3,500 from the Small Business/Self-Employed Division. The move aligns with federal workforce reduction efforts and precedes the tax filing season's peak, raising service capacity concerns.

Carol-Lisa Phillips has been unanimously appointed as the new chief judge of Broward County's 17th Judicial Circuit.

Palm Beach County was honored at the Safe Streets Summit with the Complete Streets Community Award for its commitment to safe and accessible transportation, represented by Mayor Maria G. Marino.

Fort Pierce City Commission selected Richard Chess as the new city manager in a tight 3-2 vote, concluding the uncertainty after the former manager's legal troubles.

The Florida House introduced a bill to rename part of Southern Boulevard after Donald Trump, near Mar-a-Lago, and another segment as "PBSO Motorman Highway" to honor local law enforcement.

Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office was honored by FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine as the "Outstanding Clinical Teacher in an Elective" for its exceptional medical education contributions.

Trump's visit to Miami for a summit is expected to cause traffic delays, impacting roads like Northwest 87th Avenue and Northwest 41st Street, with heavy congestion anticipated before his departure in the evening.

Protestors gathered in Miami on Presidents' Day, opposing Trump's executive actions and Elon Musk's influence, voicing concerns on various political issues as part of nationwide 50501 protests.

Miami-Dade is hosting a panel discussion on Black economic justice for Black History Month, featuring industry leaders to talk about economic empowerment and sustainable success.