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King Tides Break Records in South Florida, Submerging Streets and Sparking Climate Concerns
environment12 days ago

King Tides Break Records in South Florida, Submerging Streets and Sparking Climate Concerns

King tides combined with heavy rain caused significant coastal flooding across South Florida on September 27, 2026. High tides, approximately two feet above normal, submerged streets in Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach, and Hollywood. Fort Lauderdale police closed two miles of A1A, while residents reported water reaching doorsteps. Officials noted this is the highest tide recorded at Broward’s Port Everglades since 2018, surpassing Hurricane Nicole. While water receded by midday, further flooding is expected through Monday, with additional king tide cycles forecast for October, November, and December. Experts link this event to rising sea levels, which have increased by 8 inches in the last 30 years.

via miamiherald.com|
#climate-change#coastal-flooding#environment
Florida Faces an Unusually Large Saharan Dust Plume in September
weather27 days ago

Florida Faces an Unusually Large Saharan Dust Plume in September

A massive Saharan dust plume—roughly half the size of the continental U.S.—is sweeping from North Africa across the Atlantic into the Caribbean and toward Florida, notable for its size and timing in September. Experts say it’s larger than typical dust events for this time of year and could affect air quality and visibility in South Florida as it moves in.

via The New York Times|
#air-quality#florida#saharan-dust
Rolls Not Robbery: South Florida Bakery Clears Uber Driver Detained by Border Patrol
local1 month ago

Rolls Not Robbery: South Florida Bakery Clears Uber Driver Detained by Border Patrol

A South Florida bakery initially said an Uber driver stole 400 cinnamon rolls, but investigators later revealed the driver, Ivan Dario Rico Molano, was detained by U.S. Border Patrol while en route to deliver the rolls. Molano, a Colombian citizen, admitted to being in the U.S. without authorization, and records show he overstayed after entering legally in 2021. The bakery recovered the rolls after a family member found them, apologized for the mischaracterization, and said it would donate a portion of proceeds to help the driver’s family and cover legal fees.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#bakery#border-patrol#cinnamon-rolls
GTA VI Preview Signals a Grand, Unrestrained Open World
arts1 month ago

GTA VI Preview Signals a Grand, Unrestrained Open World

Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto VI debuts with an extended trailer that showcases a sweeping, high-energy open world set in South Florida and centered on the duo Lucia and Jason, mixing crime drama with a wide array of activities — stock-car racing, skydiving, bayou boating, kayaking, nightclub dancing and brutal action — signaling a bold, ambitious return in the series’ first game in 13 years.

via The New York Times|
#arts#grand-theft-auto-vi#open-world
South Florida faces fast-spreading feline parvo with warning for owners
health1 month ago

South Florida faces fast-spreading feline parvo with warning for owners

A highly contagious and deadly strain of feline panleukopenia is spreading through South Florida cat populations, affecting both kittens and adults with no cure—only supportive care. Incubation is 2–7 days, and outbreaks are fueled by heat and overpopulation; symptoms include loss of appetite, dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Rescue groups like Purrr Adoption & Sanctuary are offering low-cost vaccines ($25 per shot, with three doses recommended) to curb the spread. Local shelters report rising cases and quarantines (Miami-Dade and Broward), highlighting the urgent need for vaccination, testing, and preventive care for felines.

via WPLG Local 10|
#cat-parvo#cat-rescue#feline-panleukopenia
South Florida USPS Worker Accused of Stealing and Cashing Lottery Ticket
crime-and-courts2 months ago

South Florida USPS Worker Accused of Stealing and Cashing Lottery Ticket

A Hollywood, Florida USPS letter carrier is charged with stealing and cashing a winning $2,600 Pick 4 lottery ticket. She admitted to the theft after investigators traced the redeemed ticket to a June 19 Florida Lottery payout at the Miami District Office, and faces counts including grand theft, dealing in stolen property, petty theft, use of a two-way device to facilitate a felony, filing a false claim and obtaining mail by fraud or deception.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#crime-and-courts#fraud#grand-theft
Two South Florida Wildfires Push Air-Quality Warnings as Crews Battle Blazes
local5 months ago

Two South Florida Wildfires Push Air-Quality Warnings as Crews Battle Blazes

Two wildfires in Broward and Miami-Dade counties continue burning, with the Max Road Fire around 5,000 acres and about 20% contained and the 172nd Avenue Fire around 210 acres and about 30% contained; officials warn air quality and visibility could worsen as crews work to contain the blazes, with no evacuations ordered but road closures and traffic disruptions in the area.

via CBS News|
#air-quality#broward-county#local
South Florida Weighs In on Venezuela Oil Going to Cuba's Private Sector
politics7 months ago

South Florida Weighs In on Venezuela Oil Going to Cuba's Private Sector

South Florida residents react to a policy allowing Venezuelan oil to be sold to Cuba’s private sector (not the government), a move some see as relief from shortages while others fear the Cuban regime could still benefit. The policy restricts oil sales to the Cuban government or military, but details and enforcement remain unclear, prompting calls for more clarity from local Cuban‑American lawmakers.

via CBS News|
#cuba#politics#private-sector
Ross and Griffin Push South Florida as the Next Business Hub
business8 months ago

Ross and Griffin Push South Florida as the Next Business Hub

Billionaires Stephen Ross and Ken Griffin, who relocated from New York and Chicago to South Florida, are launching a $10 million campaign called Ambition Accelerated with the Florida Council of 100 to attract more businesses to the Gold Coast (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach). They argue Florida offers superior business conditions—talent, regulatory predictability, cost structure, and quality of life—and are aiming to lure tech and finance firms while continuing investments in local projects such as Vanderbilt University’s campus, a private school, and a Cleveland Clinic hospital.

via The New York Times|
#ambition-accelerated#business#florida
Father and Daughter Killed in Florida Plane Crash En Route to Jamaica
world11 months ago

Father and Daughter Killed in Florida Plane Crash En Route to Jamaica

A Christian missionary father and daughter, Alexander and Serena Wurm, were killed in a plane crash in South Florida while en route to Jamaica for hurricane relief efforts. The aircraft, recently acquired for humanitarian missions, crashed shortly after takeoff, and investigations are ongoing. The Wurm family was dedicated to humanitarian work and their faith, with the father having recently helped deliver aid to Jamaica.

via AP News|
#christian-missionary#hurricane-relief#jamaica