LagoonFest 2026 comes to downtown West Palm Beach on Oct. 31

Free family event along Flagler Drive on Saturday, Oct. 31, offers wildlife presentations, exhibits and discounted eco-tours of Lake Worth Lagoon.
Disney’s new cruise ship Disney Believe to sail from Port Everglades

Disney’s new ship, the Disney Believe, will sail from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale beginning December 2027.
Boynton Beach breaks ground on Ocean One mixed-use project on Federal Highway

Officials marked the start of Ocean One, a mixed-use development with rentals and retail space at 114-222 North Federal Highway, with completion expected in late 2028.
Storms return to saturated South Florida ground with flood watch in place

Rain and storms are forecast across South Florida on Thursday, with a flood watch in effect for four Treasure Coast and Lake Okeechobee-area counties until 11 p.m.
FAU leads $5.7 million program to lift Broward reading scores and train teachers in AI

Florida Atlantic University will lead a three-year, $5.7 million project aimed at reading and math gains in 18 high-need Broward schools.
Jury deliberates in bid tampering trial of former Fort Pierce city manager

Jurors are weighing bid tampering and official misconduct charges against former Fort Pierce city manager Nicholas Mimms.
Weekend closures on Dolphin Expressway and I-395 in Miami

Crews will fully close eastbound SR 836 at Northwest 17th Avenue this weekend, and I-395 westbound lanes will close overnight for bridge reinforcement work.
Appeals court orders Hope Florida grand jury report expunged

A Florida appeals court ordered the full Hope Florida grand jury report expunged, ruling the panel exceeded its authority by accusing people of crimes without indicting them.
Hollywood Hispanic Heritage celebration at ArtsPark on Oct. 10

Hollywood’s Hispanic Heritage celebration Saturday, Oct. 10, at ArtsPark at Young Circle features live music, dancing, food and a parade of nations.
Jupiter board to hear bid to landmark 1931 Center Street house

The Jupiter Historic Resources Board will consider a local historic designation for a circa 1931 house at 358 Center Street on Oct. 19.