Skechers opened the first American Skechers Performance store in Miami's Dolphin Mall, offering an immersive retail experience with a focus on sports and innovative footwear like Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins®.

Bath & Body Works opened a new store in the Lakewood Shopping Center in Margate, moving away from traditional mall locations as part of their expansion strategy.

The Powerball jackpot reaches $1.3 billion, marking a record period without a winner since May 31. Two people won $2 million prizes, and ten others won $1 million. The next draw is scheduled for Wednesday, with high anticipation.

The VIP Shadowood 16 movie theater in West Boca Raton is closing on August 24, 2025, ending nearly four decades of operation due to a redevelopment project.

Playboy Enterprises is relocating its global headquarters to Miami Beach and planning to open a new Playboy Club, aiming to align with the dynamic culture of Miami and focus on multimedia content creation.

Florida introduces a permanent sales tax holiday for disaster preparedness items, including batteries and generators, to encourage residents to prepare for natural disasters.

Miami-Dade County enforces a seasonal ban on nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers from May through October to protect Biscayne Bay ecosystems and support the local economy dependent on the bay's health.

Cruise Planners ranked 24th on Travel Weekly's 2025 Power List, with 2024 sales of $1.23 billion, and boasts high franchise satisfaction and continuous industry recognition.

Florida's month-long back-to-school sales tax holiday starts this Friday, offering tax-free deals on apparel, computers, and school supplies. Critics argue it favors wealthier families.

Margate welcomes a new Smoothie King franchise, offering a variety of healthy drinks, established by two university friends and supported by local officials.

Bank OZK's grand opening in Boca Raton highlights its integration into the local financial community with support from Commissioner Woodward and the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.

Tesla faces a jury in Miami over a fatal crash involving its Autopilot system, with potential implications for the company's future and self-driving technology.

New York Pickles & Company opened a store in Coral Springs offering a variety of New York-style pickles, other brined foods, and health benefits claims. The brand is known in South Florida's markets.