Nurses at Butler Memorial Hospital picket for safer conditions, following an uptick in violence, including an incident where a nurse was assaulted. They demand metal detectors and criticize management's response amidst contract negotiations.

A water main break in Fort Lauderdale caused road closures and repair efforts, while authorities advised motorists to avoid the area and watch for updates, including a possible boil water order.

Two St. Petersburg officers, Master Officer Quentin Brent and Lieutenant Thomas J. Qualey, received the 2024 Ned March/Bud Purdy Award for their exceptional community service.