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.
Police seek help finding missing 69-year-old man with Alzheimer’s in Southwest Miami-Dade

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating Raymond Williams Carr, 69, who was last seen Wednesday in Southwest Miami-Dade.
UF study finds dengue-capable mosquitoes common in Indian River County yards

A University of Florida study found Aedes aegypti, the main dengue-carrying mosquito, is common in residential yards in Indian River County.
Coral Springs candidates to face community questions at Oct. 11 forum

Coral Springs residents can hear from candidates for city office at a free, nonpartisan forum Sunday, Oct. 11, at Chabad Jewish Center.
Miami man arrested in Miami Gardens kidnapping and assault case

Police arrested a 24-year-old man in Tamiami on a kidnapping charge that could carry life in prison, after a July 16 attack on a woman in Miami Gardens.
Free Feature Creatures animal class for kids 5 to 8 at Tamarac Park Oct. 14

Tamarac Parks is offering a free animal science and craft class for children ages 5 to 8 on Wednesday, Oct. 14, with registration required.