South Florida Community Pulse

The Society of the Four Arts has launched its $250 million renovation, modernizing two historic buildings on its 10-acre Palm Beach campus after two...

Florida home sales have dropped sharply since their 2021 peak, outpacing national declines.

• Sales fell 37 percent from roughly 610,000 homes in...

A Port St. Lucie area that barely existed a decade ago has surged into one of America's fastest-growing neighborhoods.

• Zip code 34987 nearly...

Colleges, health systems, and municipalities are creating targeted pathways to fill workforce gaps in Miami-Dade and Broward.

• Miami Dade College...

Local agencies are drawing clear lines on what they will and won't enforce.

• Port St. Lucie police refuse to enforce a Tradition HOA gun ban in...

Political content creators are warping local politics by collaborating with candidates primarily to build their personal brands, often without proper disclosure. This dynamic is reshaping how campaigns connect with voters.

• South Florida alert: Miami-Dade and five other counties remain under a Water Shortage Warning issued in February
• District orders: Most of the...

South Beach's nomination for USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Beaches in Florida highlights its strong draw for both locals and visitors. Winners will be announced May 27 after daily voting closes.

The School District of Palm Beach County launched a Haitian Creole program in 2022 for kindergarten through second grade, teaching subjects like math...

Florida district schools face a financial "death spiral" as enrollment declines shrink funding and squeeze programs and staffing. Parents are...

Community safety stands out as a vital social determinant of health, backed by evidence on intergenerational violence effects, chronic exposure,...

Miami-Dade County takes a major step into the future of aviation with a new partnership between the Miami-Dade Aviation Department and Bell-Dancy...

Broward County Transit rolls out a new Route 62 schedule on May 24, 2026, with daily service from Westview Drive to NE 62nd Street.

• Arrive five...

Local governments gain the most from AI by treating it as a force multiplier for existing expertise, not a novelty or replacement.

• Master the tools...

South Florida faced overlapping public safety and environmental challenges this week.

• I-95 Ramp Crash: A cement truck slammed into a stopped taxi...

2026 Live Local Act changes are opening new doors for developers statewide.

• Major legislative tweaks expand the Live Local Tax Exemption
• Local...

An ongoing initiative is capturing the deep and complex history of Black life across South Florida, tracing its roots to the late 19th century. This effort brings essential regional stories into focus for local communities.

South Florida Republican leaders are set to publicly urge the indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro over the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue...

Qualified Miami-Dade residents can access Home Buyer Purchase Assistance from the Housing and Urban Planning Division to support local homeownership. Check eligibility to tap this key resource.

Palm Beach County's Jewish community traces its roots to a 1918 kosher inn on Peruvian Ave., one of the few open gathering spots amid centuries of...