Miami

King tide flooding closed many coastal roads across South Florida over the weekend, including in Miami Beach neighborhoods. Water was pumped from a Miami Beach condo lobby and garage, and the city is investing in raising roads and seawalls. Repeated flooding disrupts daily life for residents, and some reported severe inland flooding despite seawalls.

Several Miami-Dade elected officials support a state constitutional amendment to raise Florida's homestead property tax exemption. Supporters say it would give homeowners relief without hurting essential services, while opponents warn it could require cuts to public safety and infrastructure. The debate centers on balancing tax relief for homeowners with funding for public safety and infrastructure.

A driver was arrested after a hit-and-run crash on Sept. 9 in northwest Miami-Dade that killed a 10-year-old girl and injured her brother. The car struck both children on an e-bike, and the driver now faces three felony charges. The case is a reminder of the risks young riders face on local roads.

Young Musicians Unite teaches free music classes to more than 20,000 students each week in Miami-Dade. The nonprofit works in 131 schools and teaches instruments while building confidence, teamwork and leadership skills. Because all programming costs students nothing, families can access music education without a fee.