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Authorities in Miami‑Dade County have reactivated the school bus camera enforcement system to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. After a 14‑day warning period that began May 4, fines are now being issued starting Monday, May 18, 2026. The program, suspended last year after “unacceptable errors” in ticketing, has been relaunched with new safeguards. Officials emphasize that

According to La Nación, several Florida counties will host free food delivery events throughout the week to assist residents facing economic hardship. The program, led by Feeding South Florida, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Farm Share Florida, will provide fresh produce, canned goods, and dairy products at multiple drive‑through and walk‑up locations. Each event requires participants to bring a valid photo ID and,

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued a 60‑day order on Thursday, May 14, suspending the importation of sloths into the state from outside the U.S. The directive, signed by Executive Director Roger Young, also freezes the issuance of captive wildlife permits required to handle sloths. The action follows the deaths of more than

The community of Shlomit, located in Israel’s northwestern Negev, dedicated the Be’er Shalom Synagogue in honor of four members of its volunteer security team—Reuven Shishportish, Aviad Cohen, Uriel Bibi, and Bechor Sued—who were killed defending nearby Pri‑Gan during the Hamas invasion of southern Israel on October 7, 2023. The synagogue, a luminous modern structure seating 650 worshippers,

On May 12, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1074, known as the “nearest nickel” law, giving Florida businesses the ability to round cash transactions up or down to the nearest five cents. The legislation comes in response to the federal government’s decision to stop producing the one‑cent coin in 2025. The law takes effect immediately and applies

The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a mostly sunny day across South Florida, with temperatures ranging from 88 °F (31 °C) to 92 °F (33 °C) in most areas. Overnight lows are expected between 68 °F (20 °C) and 74 °F (23 °C). Meteorologists note that the region will remain largely dry, though isolated showers may develop in some inland zones during the afternoon. The combination of heat

Authorities in Miami‑Dade County reported that a police pursuit on Wednesday afternoon ended with a violent rollover crash near Northwest 27th Avenue and 119th Street, following an alleged kidnapping incident. According to Telemundo 51, the chase began when officers responded to reports of a woman being forced into a vehicle against her will. The suspect fled at high speed through

A group of South Florida residents and organizations have filed a lawsuit to block the transfer of 2.6 acres of prime waterfront land in downtown Miami to the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation. The plaintiffs argue that the deal, approved by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Miami Dade College Board of Trustees, violates the

Part of America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration A National Day of Rest, Reflection, and Gratitude As part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, the Florida Jewish community will join Jewish communities across the country this Friday night and Saturday in observing Shabbat 250 — a nationally designated day of rest, reflection, gratitude, and faith. The observance begins