What’s open and closed in South Florida on Juneteenth 2026
Juneteenth is celebrated every year on June 19 to commemorate the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. It became a federal holiday in 2021, meaning that some stores and other businesses might be closed in observance. Here's what to know. Schools and...
Fort Lauderdale couple accused of killing cat through ‘involuntary heat exposure’
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Fort Lauderdale couple is accused of killing their pet cat through “involuntary heat exposure,” their arrest affidavits stated. Records show Jennifer Armenti, 36, was arrested Wednesday by Miramar police while her boyfriend, Brett Anthony Bellera, 25, was charged in the case earlier this month
Boca Raton hosts WAT3R Festival, first-ever Asian rave in South Florida
Mashing up So-Flo weather with EDM and a water fight equals a great party. The first Asian rave is landing right here in the Sunshine State. They’re bringing the best DJs, food, and the splashiest party of the summer. So grab your floaties and let’s dive right in.
Boynton Beach residents push to save forest as developer proposes 72 townhomes
Boynton Beach residents are continuing their fight to preserve a nearly 10-acre forest along city and county lines, pushing back against a developer's proposal to build 72 townhomes near their neighborhood. The land sits near Quentin Avenue and Nickels Blvd., where a boundary line separates two adjoining parcels — home
Broward County pushes master plan as waste crisis nears tipping point
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — South Florida, like much of the world, is grappling with a growing solid waste crisis. Some cities recycle. Some don’t. And as landfills near capacity, officials say solutions need to be found quickly. Broward County believes it has one. The county’s Solid Waste Authority...
Coral Springs to celebrate Juneteenth with day honoring freedom, culture, community
The gathering will also include a moment of silence for former Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer.
Hollywood medical building report many people trapped in their elevators
The situation has caused significant distress for those visiting medical offices within the building, particularly the elderly and those with limited mobility.
Boca Man Threatened To Slit Ex’s Throat, Burn Her House: PBSO
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Boca Raton man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he bombarded his ex-girlfriend with dozens of phone calls and a string of threatening Instagram messages, warning her he would slit her throat and burn down her house. The Pal
Residents across South Florida report ash, poor air quality amid brush fires
MIRAMAR, Fla. — Two large brush fires burning in Miami-Dade have blanketed parts of South Florida in smoke, driving down air quality and affecting communities across the region. From Doral to areas in western Broward, thousands of residents have been impacted. The smoke has made it difficult for some...
Former Florida Nursing School Operator Pleads Guilty in Fake Diploma Scheme Linked to Thousands...
A former South Florida nursing school operator has pleaded guilty in a sweeping federal fraud investigation that prosecutors say helped place thousands of individuals into the healthcare system with falsified educational credentials, raising renewed concerns over patient safety and oversight in the nursing profession.

















