{"articles":[{"id":"p63d5a","archiveId":"7mban5","title":"Where to eat and drink in Miami this Fourth of July weekend","excerpt":"From rooftop bars to waterfront spots, here are the 17 best bars and restaurants in Miami to celebrate the Fourth of July.","content":"From rooftop bars to waterfront spots, here are the 17 best bars and restaurants in Miami to celebrate the Fourth of July.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/where-to-eat-and-drink-in-miami-this-fourth-of-july-weekend-40563095/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Olee Fowler","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:19:13.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FTHENATIONAL-LIFESYLE-DSC01491.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"where-to-eat-and-drink-in-miami-this-fourth-of-july-weekend"},{"id":"1xxxzv","archiveId":"p6xlsa","title":"Cash, supplies and hope: Inside South Florida's growing mission to help Venezuela earthquake survivors","excerpt":"South Florida's earthquake relief effort for Venezuela is now stretching across two continents, with volunteers delivering aid in the disaster zone while collecting donations at home.Volunteers with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) distributed water and emergency supplies to survivors in Venezuela's","content":"South Florida's earthquake relief effort for Venezuela is now stretching across two continents, with volunteers delivering aid in the disaster zone while collecting donations at home.Volunteers with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) distributed water and emergency supplies to survivors in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, as community members continued dropping off donations at the organization's headquarters in Doral. The nonprofit is accepting bottled water, non-perishable food, tents, pet food, tools, first aid supplies and infant care items for those affected by the devastating earthquakes.\"We are very grateful to be here and to be able to give something back to the community because either way we are far, but we feel we are closer this way,\" volunteer Nanda Quendo said.Relief experts say that while donated supplies are important, financial contributions can have an even greater impact. Dulce Suarez, assistant director for the Academy for International Disaster Preparedness at Florida International University, said cash donations allow established humanitarian organizations already operating in Venezuela to respond more quickly despite damaged infrastructure, including closed airports and blocked roads.\"As a humanitarian responder and my experience, cash is best,\" Suarez said. \"Giving cash to those organizations that were already doing the work, that are there already you're eliminating having to go through the logistical challenges of sending a container.\"\"So supporting those organizations is so vital and those $10, $20 you can contribute go a longer way,\" she added.Suarez said survivors in need of temporary shelter could especially benefit from tents and flashlights, while encouraging donors to remember the specific needs of women and young children.\"Zero to five is a crucial age for children and so there are organizations like Save the Children and UNICEF who focus on the needs of children, meaning donating to them is donating to the experts who know how to handle this,\" she said.Katy Meagher with Neighbors 4 Neighbors echoed that message, saying monetary donations allow relief organizations to maximize every dollar.\"Because we have buying power. We can buy those things in bulk at a much lower cost because our partners, you know, of course give non-profits a deal,\" Meagher said.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-venezuela-earthquake-relief-donations-cash-how-to-help/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Manuel  Bojorquez","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:05:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2F9d308a23-4af0-4b05-9a9e-375cf16b21c9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F812ba0974e342f54850cbdd2499cfc42%2Fcbsmiami-venezuela-relief-efforts-234.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"cash-supplies-and-hope-inside-south-floridas-growing-mission-to-help-venezuela-earthquake-survivors"},{"id":"vtkqgo","archiveId":"bkg7nr","title":"CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and GEM team up for Venezuela earthquake relief drive","excerpt":"DONATE HERE.CBS Miami and Neighbors 4 Neighbors are partnering with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to launch an emergency relief campaign for families impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.The initiative, called Hope 4 Venezuela, is collecting both monetary donations and essential s","content":"DONATE HERE.CBS Miami and Neighbors 4 Neighbors are partnering with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to launch an emergency relief campaign for families impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.The initiative, called Hope 4 Venezuela, is collecting both monetary donations and essential supplies to help communities affected by the disaster. The campaign is accepting non-perishable food, hygiene products, baby items and clothing, with donated goods being collected at Global Empowerment Mission's distribution center in Doral, located at 1850 NW 84th Ave., Suite 100.Financial donations can be made through the Neighbors 4 Neighbors website or by using the QR code featured on CBS Miami broadcasts and the station's social media platforms.The relief effort builds on a longstanding partnership between CBS Miami and Neighbors 4 Neighbors, which have worked together on numerous disaster response initiatives.\"For decades, CBS Miami, in partnership with Neighbors 4 Neighbors, has worked tirelessly to help communities affected by tragedy. Now our brothers and sisters in Venezuela need our help,\" said CBS Miami Vice President/News Director Miguel Fernandez. \"We ask our South Florida community to come together in this time of need to help those affected in Venezuela.\"Neighbors 4 Neighbors President and CEO Katy Meagher said: \"For more than 34 years, Neighbors 4 Neighbors has stood beside communities during times of crisis, providing hope, resources and support when they are needed most.\"For more information about the Hope 4 Venezuela campaign or to make a donation, visit Neighbors 4 Neighbors.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/venezuela-earthquake-donate/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami  Team","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:58:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2Fef9c72a5-4959-442a-97da-9460c205f0dd%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F113c73cd4971053cb39dbd03dd9f3358%2Fimage.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"cbs-miami-neighbors-4-neighbors-and-gem-team-up-for-venezuela-earthquake-relief-drive"},{"id":"q4j9mz","archiveId":"oeir19","title":"Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they offer useful signals about a company’s health","excerpt":"When senior staff buy their own company’s shares during layoffs, they’re signaling that a turnaround will succeed. AP Photo/Richard Drew D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University; Dallin Alldredge, Florida International University, and Lee Biggerstaff, Miami University It’s a mantra among busines","content":"When senior staff buy their own company’s shares during layoffs, they’re signaling that a turnaround will succeed. AP Photo/Richard Drew D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University; Dallin Alldredge, Florida International University, and Lee Biggerstaff, Miami University It’s a mantra among business executives that slashing their workforce will streamline operations and increase productivity – a […] The post Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they offer useful signals about a company’s health first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/florida-international-university/some-kinds-of-insider-trading-are-perfectly-legal-and-they-offer-useful-signals-about-a-companys-health/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Florida International University","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:55:54.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffile-20260626-64-o79ox8.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"some-kinds-of-insider-trading-are-perfectly-legal-and-they-offer-useful-signals-about-a-companys-hea"},{"id":"n7tbi9","archiveId":"vd2pil","title":"McDonald's employee arrested after targeted shooting injures man, his daughter in Broward, police say","excerpt":"Police in Hallandale Beach said they have made an arrest after a father and his 11-year-old daughter were injured in a shooting that took place in a McDonald's parking lot over the weekend.Police said that the shooting investigation determined that it was a targeted incident that had originated just","content":"Police in Hallandale Beach said they have made an arrest after a father and his 11-year-old daughter were injured in a shooting that took place in a McDonald's parking lot over the weekend.Police said that the shooting investigation determined that it was a targeted incident that had originated just outside the fast food restaurant and ended in the McDonald's parking lot, on West Hallandale Beach Boulevard.Ralph N-Kosi Blue III Hallandale Beach Police Department Hallandale Beach police said that the suspect, who has since been identified as 18-year-old Ralph N-Kosi Blue III, was reporting to work at the McDonald's and was the only person who opened fire.\"There was some criminal activity that had involved outside of the city between a gentleman that lives in Plantation, the 18-year-old that we arrested, that happened to work at our Hallandale,\" Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper said. \"There's other criminals involved from Miramar. Apparently, their criminal activity led to retaliation, and the gentleman coming to approach this individual. He knew that they would be 'looking for him,' so he pulled a gun first.\"The girl and her father, who had no connection to the dispute, were injured while they were in their car as the mother was inside the restaurant picking up food.11-year-old girl remains in ICU as suspect appears in courtThe father has since been released from the hospital, while the 11-year-old girl remains in stable condition in the intensive care unit, police said. Sources told CBS News Miami she was taken to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.Mayor Cooper told CBS News Miami she was relieved the shooting was not even more devastating.\"These are the moments a Mayor prays will never happen,\" Cooper said. \"I am proud of the quick response by the officers. I am so happy that there was not a tragedy and the father is out of the hospital and the child is recovering.\"Hallandale police said that the investigation also showed that two other children, and 8-year-old and 2-year-old, were also in the vehicle at the time. Neither of them was injured.Hallandale Beach police said they worked with the Broward Sheriff's Office after identifying Blue III as the suspect, and he was arrested without incident.Blue III was charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated assault.Blue III later appeared in bond court, where he was ordered held without bond on the two aggravated battery charges. A judge also set a $1 million bond on the two aggravated assault charges, found probable cause for the charges, ordered that Blue III have no contact with the victims and prohibited him from possessing any weapons. Authorities also said he had been attending summer school.He is currently being held at the Broward County Main Jail.Surveillance video, 911 calls released as police seek additional suspectsHallandale Beach police also released dramatic surveillance video of the shooting, which shows one person running through the McDonald's parking lot before another man pulls out a gun and begins firing. The person runs away as the alleged shooter enters the McDonald's restaurant.Police also released 911 calls from witnesses, including one emotional caller who told dispatchers, \"No, we do not see who is doing the shooting.\"Mayor Cooper said investigators are still trying to identify and locate others connected to the incident and urged anyone with information to come forward.\"We want these criminals and I encourage anybody who knows them that these are violent criminals and we need to get them off the street and any information would be help,\" Cooper said.Brad Ashlin, the owner and operator of the McDonald's, said the restaurant was \"devastated\" by the shooting.\"Our thoughts and prayers are with the father and young daughter who were injured as well as their family during this difficult time,\" Ashlin said in a statement.Ashlin said Blue III is no longer employed by the restaurant and that the company has been cooperating with investigators by providing surveillance video.Anyone with information is asked to call Hallandale Beach Police at (954) 457-1400 or Broward Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-TIPS (8477).","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/hallandale-beach-mcdonalds-parking-lot-shooting-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Peter  D&#039;Oench","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:27:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2Fce698e8f-d6d9-4c82-94a5-4d0002cbde9e%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F41b90e3e072bc740814a26731bd95ad3%2Fcbsmiami-ralph-n-kosi-blue-iii-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mcdonalds-employee-arrested-after-targeted-shooting-injures-man-his-daughter-in-broward-police-say"},{"id":"iutjkx","archiveId":"g5dmwj","title":"NMPD, FBI searches for 31-year-old woman missing from North Miami Beach","excerpt":"The North Miami Beach Police Department and the FBI are seeking the public’s assistance in searching for missing 31-year-old, Keisha Nicole Jones. Keisha was last seen on June 26 around 6:00 a.m. at Deans Gold located at 2355 NE 163 ST North Miami Beach. According to officials, she left the establis","content":"The North Miami Beach Police Department and the FBI are seeking the public’s assistance in searching for missing 31-year-old, Keisha Nicole Jones. Keisha was last seen on June 26 around 6:00 a.m. at Deans Gold located at 2355 NE 163 ST North Miami Beach. According to officials, she left the establishment in a rideshare and possibly went to Scarlett’s Cabaret located at 2920 SW 30th Ave in Hallandale Beach. She does not suffer from any mental illness or medical illness and her clothing at the time is unknown. Keisha is 5 foot 5 inches and weighs 130 pounds, with tattoos on her right neck, right bicep, right hand and flowers on the right side of her back. The FBI has since taken over the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact NMPD or Detective Dostaly at 305-949-5500","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/nmpd-fbi-searches-for-31-year-old-woman-missing-from-north-miami-beach/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:23:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062926-Keisha-Nicole-Jones.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"nmpd-fbi-searches-for-31-year-old-woman-missing-from-north-miami-beach"},{"id":"gaaze0","archiveId":"af1bqe","title":"WE NEED A SUPERINTENDENT WHO LEADS","excerpt":"The Miami-Dade School Board is about to make one of the most important decisions in its history. Choosing the next superintendent isn’t just filling a vacancy. It’s selecting the person who will lead the nation’s third-largest school district at a time when our public schools face enormous challenge","content":"The Miami-Dade School Board is about to make one of the most important decisions in its history. Choosing the next superintendent isn’t just filling a vacancy. It’s selecting the person who will lead the nation’s third-largest school district at a time when our public schools face enormous challenges and even greater opportunities. This is not […] The post WE NEED A SUPERINTENDENT WHO LEADS first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/we-need-a-superintendent-who-leads/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Grant Miller, Publisher","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:18:13.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FUntitled-design-2.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"we-need-a-superintendent-who-leads"},{"id":"3g1vqu","archiveId":"jx9m1h","title":"Hialeah woman accused of spitting on officer after alleged shoplifting at supermarket","excerpt":"A suspected shoplifting investigation at a Hialeah supermarket escalated Sunday when a woman allegedly spit on a police officer while being taken into custody, leading to an aggravated battery charge, authorities said. Briana Falcon, 36, was arrested Sunday and charged with aggravated battery on a l","content":"A suspected shoplifting investigation at a Hialeah supermarket escalated Sunday when a woman allegedly spit on a police officer while being taken into custody, leading to an aggravated battery charge, authorities said. Briana Falcon, 36, was arrested Sunday and charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and petit theft, according to a Hialeah Police arrest affidavit. Police responded to Amy’s Supermarket, located at 908 E. 25th St., after receiving a report of a disturbance. According to the arrest report, a cashier told officers Falcon had been seen stealing merchandise from the store earlier in the day, but employees did not confront her at the time. She later returned to the supermarket, allegedly took a large Gatorade and a bag of chips, and left without paying. Officers located Falcon a short distance from the store and attempted to place her under arrest. During the arrest, police said Falcon spit toward a Officer striking his right arm. Authorities said Falcon spit a second time while being placed into a patrol vehicle, again striking the officer’s left arm. According to the affidavit, she told the officer, “I spit on you because you disgust me.” Falcon was transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. She faces one count of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, a first-degree felony, and one count of petit theft.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/hialeah-woman-accused-of-spitting-on-officer-after-alleged-shoplifting-at-supermarket/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Allyson Castillo","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:44:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FBriana-Falcon.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hialeah-woman-accused-of-spitting-on-officer-after-alleged-shoplifting-at-supermarket"},{"id":"yyxxg5","archiveId":"e08e8v","title":"Wildfire burning in Everglades grows in size as Broward crews monitor flames, smoke","excerpt":"Fire crews in western Broward County are continuing monitor a new wildfire that ignited in the Florida Everglades over the weekend.The Atlantic Fire, which is burning west of Sunrise, Coral Springs and Tamarac in South Florida, has so far burned 2,240 acres and was 0% contained as of Monday morning.","content":"Fire crews in western Broward County are continuing monitor a new wildfire that ignited in the Florida Everglades over the weekend.The Atlantic Fire, which is burning west of Sunrise, Coral Springs and Tamarac in South Florida, has so far burned 2,240 acres and was 0% contained as of Monday morning.The Atlantic Fire continues to burn in Broward County as of Monday, June 29, 2026.The intense flames lit up the early morning sky, and CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri said that the wildfire smoke was so thick, it covered the otherwise bright moon overhead.Residents in the area expressed their concern that the growing fire could impact air quality in the area or move closer to their homes.\"I suffer from asthma myself and so does my son, so this is one of the things that brought it to my attention to see which way the winds were blowing in,\" said Age Casas.As of Monday there have been no road closures, no evacuations and no air quality alerts.\"It's crazy, I've never seen this before in my life. I've lived for 42 years in South Florida, and this is the first time I've ever seen a wildfire live,\" said Travis Davis.Their fears come after several large wildfires raged across portions of Miami-Dade earlier this month burning tens of thousands of acres and forcing some people form their homes.Broward residents watch wildfire burnDozens of curious residents gathered at the Sawgrass Trailhead to watch the Atlantic Fire burn over the weekend and early Monday morning.Two people watch the Atlantic Fire burn in western Broward County.\"We were able to see the flames a lot better. They're pretty close. And they're really bright and there's a lot of smoke. I brought my camera out here and got some really awesome photos of the wildfire,\" Dylan Wise said.Other said they were worried about wildlife in the area.\"A little bit sad, I think like animals are losing their homes,\" said Adrien Casas.\"It's sad at the same time to think about the wildlife to think that it's hard for our firefighters to get out there and even try to control something like this,\" said Age Casas.It's unknown what started the fire, and fire crews are continuing to monitor the ongoing situation.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/wildfire-broward-everglades-atlantic-fire-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:40:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2Fbfd3c365-d4fb-4f7f-89b9-8896929e32f7%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F15474c5958563e03d2afd473575e173e%2Fcbsmiami-atlantic-fire-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wildfire-burning-in-everglades-grows-in-size-as-broward-crews-monitor-flames-smoke"},{"id":"pfx3dq","archiveId":"nhn95d","title":"The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule and how to watch","excerpt":"Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. \"Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five week","content":"Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. \"Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks,\" U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News, adding, \"It's not an accident that 5 billion people will be watching.\"FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 78 games being played in the U.S., as well as the 13 apiece in Canada and Mexico. A record of 40 matches, or more than a third of the World Cup, will air during primetime on FOX, according to the broadcaster. For Spanish-language broadcasts, every single match will air on NBC-owned Telemundo and Universo.All matches will also be available for on-demand streaming on several platforms. Here's what to know. How to watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World CupViewers with a TV antenna, or access to the FOX network channel through a smart TV, can watch 70 of the matches for free. The rest will air on Fox Sports 1, a cable channel.Ninety-two of the 104 matches can be watched for free in Spanish on Telemundo. The rest of the matches in Spanish will air on Universo, a cable network. For cord-cutters, the World Cup opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa, as well as the United States' opening match against Paraguay on June 12, were available to stream for free on Tubi, an ad-supported streaming service owned by Fox. All matches are available to stream through FOX One, the FOX Sports app, while Peacock has exclusive Spanish-language streaming rights. All matches will also be available on other streaming providers like YouTube TV, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV, for a subscription fee.The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee holds a media event at SoFi Stadium on May 12, 2026, in Inglewood, California. Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images You can follow World Cup news and highlights throughout the tournament at CBSSports.com.U.S. Men's 2026 World Cup scheduleThe U.S. World Cup team are playing three matches in the group stage. Their Group D opponents are Paraguay, Australia and Turkey, in that order. In their first match on Friday, June 12, the U.S. defeated Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.The U.S. defeated Australia 2-0 at Lumen Seattle on Friday, June 19, to clinch their spot in the Round of 32. The U.S. lost to Turkey 3-2 in their final Group D match at SoFi.They will play their Round of 32 match on July 1 in Santa Clara, California, against Bosnia and Herzegovina. 2026 World Cup broadcast scheduleThe tournament began on June 11, with co-host Mexico playing the opener in Mexico City against South Africa. The U.S. and Canada played their first games a day later in Los Angeles and Toronto, respectively. The group stage was completed on June 27, and the knockout round began the next day. Here is the broadcast schedule: June 11Mexico vs. South Africa (Group A) &mdash; Mexico City: Mexico 2, South Africa 0 South Korea vs. Czechia (Group A) &mdash; Guadalajara: South Korea 2, Czechia 1June 12Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B) &mdash; Toronto: 1-1 drawUSA vs. Paraguay (Group D) &mdash; Inglewood, California: USA 4, Paraguay 1June 13Qatar vs. Switzerland (Group B) &mdash; San Francisco Bay Area: 1-1 drawBrazil vs. Morocco (Group C) &mdash; New York/New Jersey: 1-1 drawHaiti vs. Scotland (Group C) &mdash; Boston: Scotland 1, Haiti 0June 14Australia vs. Turkey (Group D) &mdash; Vancouver: Australia 2, Turkey 0Germany vs. Cura&ccedil;ao (Group E) &mdash; Houston: Germany 7, Cura&ccedil;ao 1Netherlands vs. Japan (Group F) &mdash; Dallas: 2-2 drawIvory Coast vs. Ecuador (Group E) &mdash; Philadelphia: Ivory Coast 1, Ecuador 0Sweden vs. Tunisia (Group F) &mdash; Monterrey: Sweden 5, Tunisia 1June 15Spain vs. Cape Verde (Group H) &mdash; Atlanta: 0-0 drawBelgium vs. Egypt (Group G) &mdash; Seattle: 1-1 drawSaudi Arabia vs. Uruguay (Group H) &mdash; Miami: 1-1 drawIran vs. New Zealand (Group G) &mdash; Inglewood: 2-2 drawJune 16France vs. Senegal (Group I) &mdash; New York/New Jersey: France 3, Senegal 1Iraq vs. Norway (Group I) &mdash; Boston: Iraq 1, Norway 4Argentina vs. Algeria (Group J) &mdash; Kansas City: Argentina 3, Algeria 1June 17Austria vs. Jordan (Group J) &mdash; San Francisco Bay Area: Austria 3, Jordan 1Portugal vs. DR Congo (Group K) &mdash; Houston: Portugal 1, DR Congo 1England vs. Croatia (Group L) &mdash; Dallas: England 4, Croatia 2Ghana vs. Panama (Group L) &mdash; Toronto: Ghana 1, Panama 0Colombia vs. Uzbekistan (Group K) &mdash; Mexico City: Colombia 3, Uzbekistan 1 June 18Czechia vs. South Africa (Group A) &mdash; Atlanta: 1-1 drawSwitzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group A) &mdash; Los Angeles: Switzerland 4, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1Canada vs. Qatar (Group B) &mdash; Vancouver: Canada 6, Qatar 0Mexico vs. South Korea (Group A) &mdash;Guadalajara: Mexico 1, South Korea 0June 19USA vs. Australia (Group D) &mdash; Seattle: USA 2, Australia 0Scotland vs. Morocco (Group C) &mdash; Boston: Scotland 0, Morocco 1Brazil vs. Haiti (Group C) &mdash; Philadelphia: Brazil 3, Haiti 0Turkey vs. Paraguay (Group D) &mdash; San Francisco Bay Area: Turkey 0, Paraguay 1 June 20Netherlands vs. Sweden (Group F) &mdash; Houston: Netherlands 5, Sweden 1Germany vs. Ivory Coast (Group E) &mdash; Toronto: Germany 2, Ivory Coast 1Ecuador vs. Cura&ccedil;ao (Group E) &mdash; Kansas City: 0-0 drawJune 21Tunisia vs. Japan (Group F) &mdash; Monterrey: Japan 4, Tunisia 0Spain vs. Saudi Arabia (Group H) &mdash; Atlanta: Spain 4, Saudi Arabia 0Belgium vs. Iran (Group G) &mdash; Inglewood: 0-0 drawUruguay vs. Cape Verde (Group H) &mdash; Miami: 2-2 drawNew Zealand vs. Egypt (Group G) &mdash; Vancouver: Egypt 3, New Zealand 1June 22Argentina vs. Austria (Group J) &mdash; Dallas: Argentina 2, Austria 0 France vs. Iraq - (Group I) &mdash; Philadelphia: France 3, Iraq 0Norway vs. Senegal (Group I) &mdash; New York/New Jersey: Norway 3, Senegal 2Algeria vs. Jordan (Group J) &mdash; San Francisco Bay Area: Algeria 2, Jordan 1June 23Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (Group K) &mdash; Houston: Portugal 5, Uzbekistan 0England vs. Ghana (Group L) &mdash; Boston: 0-0 drawPanama vs. Croatia (Group L) &mdash; Toronto: Croatia 1, Panama 0Colombia vs. DR Congo (Group K) &mdash; Guadalajara: Colombia 1, DR Congo 0June 24Canada vs. Switzerland (Group B) &mdash; Vancouver: Switzerland 2, Canada 1Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar (Group B) &mdash; Seattle: Bosnia and Herzegovina 3, Qatar 1Morocco vs. Haiti (Group C) &mdash; Atlanta: Morocco 4, Haiti 2Scotland vs. Brazil (Group C) &mdash; Miami: Brazil 3, Scotland 0Mexico vs. Czechia (Group A) &mdash; Mexico City: Mexico 3, Czechia 0South Korea vs. South Africa (Group A) &mdash; Monterrey: South Africa 1, South Korea 0June 25Cura&ccedil;ao vs. Ivory Coast (Group E) &mdash; Philadelphia: Ivory Coast 2, Cura&ccedil;ao 0Ecuador vs. Germany (Group E) &mdash; New York/New Jersey: Ecuador 2, Germany 1 Tunisia vs. Netherlands (Group F) &mdash; Kansas City: Netherlands 3, Tunisia 1Japan vs. Sweden (Group F) &mdash; Dallas: 1-1 drawUSA vs. Turkey (Group D) &mdash; Inglewood: Turkey 3, USA 2Paraguay vs. Australia (Group D) &mdash; San Francisco Bay Area: 0-0 drawJune 26Norway vs. France (Group I) &mdash; Boston: France 4, Norway 1Senegal vs. Iraq (Group I) &mdash; Toronto: Senegal 5, Iraq 0Uruguay vs. Spain (Group H) &mdash; Guadalajara: Spain 1, Uruguay 0Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia (Group H) &mdash; Houston: 0-0 drawNew Zealand vs. Belgium (Group G) &mdash; Vancouver: Belgium 5, New Zealand 1Egypt vs. Iran (Group G) &mdash; Seattle: 1-1 drawJune 27Panama vs. England (Group L) &mdash; New York/New Jersey: England 2, Panama 0Croatia vs. Ghana (Group L) &mdash; Philadelphia: Croatia 2, Ghana 1Colombia vs. Portugal (Group K) &mdash; Miami: 0-0 drawDR Congo vs. Uzbekistan (Group K) &mdash; Atlanta: DR Congo 3, Uzbekistan 1Algeria vs. Austria (Group J) &mdash; Kansas City: 3-3 drawJordan vs. Argentina (Group J) &mdash; Dallas: Argentina 3, Jordan 12026 World Cup knockout stage scheduleRound of 32:June 28South Africa vs. Canada &mdash; Inglewood: Canada 1, South Africa 0June 29Brazil vs. Japan &mdash; Houston (Match 76): Brazil 2, Japan 14:30 p.m. ET &mdash; Germany vs. Paraguay &mdash; Boston (Match 74) [FOX, Telemundo]9 p.m. ET &mdash; Netherlands vs. Morocco &mdash; Guadalupe, Mexico (Match 75) [FOX, Telemundo]June 301 p.m. ET &mdash; Ivory Coast vs. Norway &mdash; Dallas (Match 78) [FOX, Telemundo]5 p.m. ET &mdash; France vs. Sweden &mdash; New Jersey (Match 77) [FOX, Telemundo]9 p.m. ET &mdash; Mexico vs. Ecuador &mdash; Mexico City (Match 79) [FOX, Telemundo]July 112 p.m. ET &mdash; England vs DR Congo &mdash; Atlanta (Match 80) [FOX, Telemundo]4 p.m. ET &mdash; Belgium vs Senegal &mdash; Seattle (Match 82) [FS1, Telemundo]8 p.m. ET &mdash; U.S. vs Bosnia and Herzegovina &mdash; San Francisco-Bay Area (Match 81) [FOX, Telemundo]July 23 p.m. ET &mdash; Spain vs Austria&mdash; Los Angeles (Match 84) [FOX, Telemundo]7 p.m. ET &mdash; Portugal vs Croatia &mdash; Toronto (Match 83) [FOX, Telemundo]11 p.m. ET &mdash; Switzerland vs Algeria &mdash; Vancouver (Match 85) [FS1, Telemundo]July 32 p.m. ET &mdash; Australia vs. Egypt &mdash; Dallas (Match 88) [FOX, Telemundo]6 p.m. ET &mdash; Argentina vs. Cape Verde &mdash; Miami (Match 86) [FOX, Telemundo]9:30 p.m. ET &mdash; Colombia vs. Ghana &mdash; Kansas City (Match 87), Telemundo]Round of 16:July 41 p.m. ET &mdash; Match 73 winner vs. Match 75 winner &mdash; Houston (Match 90) [FOX, Telemundo]5 p.m. ET &mdash; Match 74 winner vs. Match 77 winner &mdash; Philadelphia (Match 89) [FOX, Telemundo]July 54 p.m. ET &mdash; Match 76 winner vs. Match 78 winner &mdash; New Jersey (Match 91) [FOX, Telemundo]8 p.m. ET &mdash; Match 79 winner vs. Match 80 winner &mdash; Mexico City (Match 92) [FOX, Telemundo]July 63 p.m. ET &mdash; March 83 winner vs. Match 84 winner &mdash; Dallas (Match 93) [FOX, Telemundo]8 p.m. ET &mdash; Match 81 winner vs. Match 82 winner &mdash; Seattle (Match 94) [FOX, Telemundo]July 712:00 p.m. ET &mdash; Match 86 winner vs. Match 88 winner &mdash; Atlanta (Match 95) [FOX, Telemundo]4:00 p.m. ET &mdash; Match 85 winner vs. Match 87 winner &mdash; Vancouver (Match 96) [FOX, Telemundo]Quarterfinals:July 94 p.m. ET &mdash; Match 89 winner vs. Match 90 winner &mdash; Boston (Match 97) [FOX, Telemundo]July 103 p.m. ET &mdash; Match 93 winner vs. Match 94 winner &mdash; Los Angeles (Match 98) [FOX, Telemundo]July 115 p.m. ET &mdash; Match 91 winner vs March 92 winner &mdash; Miami (Match 99) [FOX, Telemundo]9 p.m. ET &mdash; Match 95 winner vs. Match 96 winner &mdash; Kansas City (Match 100) [FOX, Telemundo]Semifinals:July 143:00 p.m. ET &mdash; Winner 97 vs. Winner 98 &mdash; Dallas (Match 101) [FOX, Telemundo]July 153 p.m. ET &mdash; Winner 99 vs. Winner 100 &mdash; Atlanta (Match 102) [FOX, Telemundo]Third-place match, July 18:5 p.m. ET &mdash; Miami [FOX, Telemundo]World Cup Final, July 19:3 p.m. ET &mdash; Metlife Stadium in New Jersey [FOX, Telemundo]","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/world-cup-2026-schedule-how-to-watch/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Kiki  Intarasuwan","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:21:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F05%2F13%2Feb9c235a-82f3-4614-acf5-09153e834331%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F7bd59f1b9b8dcdf4b8806717531283d6%2Fgettyimages-2275347309.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-2026-fifa-mens-world-cup-schedule-and-how-to-watch"},{"id":"uxybpa","archiveId":"xh5e2e","title":"Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup","excerpt":"HOUSTON (AP) — Gabriel Martinelli scored late injury time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Monday. Martinelli’s winning goal came in the sixth minute of injury time. Casemiro earlier equalized on a header in the 56th minute off an assist from Gabriel Magalhã","content":"HOUSTON (AP) — Gabriel Martinelli scored late injury time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Monday. Martinelli’s winning goal came in the sixth minute of injury time. Casemiro earlier equalized on a header in the 56th minute off an assist from Gabriel Magalhães after just missing another chance two minutes earlier. The shot sailed just out of reach of the outstretched hand of Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and into the net. Kaishu Sano stole a misplaced pass at midfield and took it down the field before a right-footed shot from above the half circle to put Japan ahead in the 29th minute. Vinícius Júnior, who has scored four goals in this year’s tournament, had a chance to put Brazil on top in the 58th minute but his shot from the left box was deflected by Suzuki and went off the far post. Casemiro left in the first minute of second-half stoppage time with what appeared to be a leg injury.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/2026-world-cup/gabriel-martinelli-scores-late-in-injury-time-to-help-brazil-beat-japan-2-1-at-world-cup/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:19:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062926-Brazil-advances-to-Round-of-16-after-2-1-victory-over-Japan.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gabriel-martinelli-scores-late-in-injury-time-to-help-brazil-beat-japan-2-1-at-world-cup"},{"id":"gbm5n","archiveId":"ucn2n5","title":"World Cup what to know: Round of 32 heats up with Brazil-Japan, Netherlands-Morocco","excerpt":"The World Cup’s knockout stage is already providing some premier matchups in the round of 32. It’s part of a bracket that features an easier road for some teams than others. There are three games on Monday, starting with Brazil vs. Japan in Houston. The Brazilians — who won Group C — are five-time W","content":"The World Cup’s knockout stage is already providing some premier matchups in the round of 32. It’s part of a bracket that features an easier road for some teams than others. There are three games on Monday, starting with Brazil vs. Japan in Houston. The Brazilians — who won Group C — are five-time World Cup champions but face a tough opponent in Japan, which is ranked No. 17 in the world. The Japanese finished second in Group F with one win and two draws. Group E winner Germany faces Paraguay in the day’s second game. Germany scored 10 goals in the group stage, which was tied for the most of any team. Paraguay bounced back from a 4-1 loss to the United States by beating Turkey and fighting to a draw with Australia to narrowly qualify for the knockout stage after finishing third in Group D. The nightcap is a matchup of top-10 teams when the Netherlands faces Morocco. The Dutch are often considered the best country to never win a World Cup, while Morocco has jumped into soccer’s elite over the past few years after a surprise run to the 2022 World Cup semifinals in Qatar. What to watch on June 29 — Brazil vs. Japan, 1 p.m. EDT in Houston (Fox/Telemundo/Peacock) — Germany vs. Paraguay, 4:30 p.m. EDT in Foxborough, Massachusetts (Fox/Telemundo/Peacock) — Netherlands vs. Morocco, 9 p.m. EDT in Monterrey, Mexico (Fox/Telemundo/Peacock) Brazil-Japan matchup features countries with close relationship These countries have extremely strong ties with Brazil being home to about 2.7 million Japanese descendants, which is the largest Japanese population outside of Japan. Those ties extend to soccer where Brazilian superstar Zico moved to Japan in 1991 to play for the Kashima Antlers and help build Japan’s professional soccer network. He managed the Japan national team from 2002-06, leading the team to the World Cup in 2006. It was in that World Cup where these teams had their first and only meeting in the tournament with Brazil notching a 4-1 victory. Brazil leads the overall series with 11 wins. The teams have played to two draws and Japan collected its first-ever win over Brazil in a friendly in Tokyo in October. Japan trailed 2-0 at halftime before rallying for the 3-2 victory. Coach Hajime Moriyasu thinks that win will impact how Brazil approaches his team Monday. “They will be so much more motivated to play against us,” he said. “They are intent on winning against us. Because of that we feel that the match will be very intense.” The winner will face the winner of Ivory Coast-Norway on July 5 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Germany returns to knockout rounds for first time since 2014 Germany is back in the knockout round for the first time since the 2014 final in Brazil when the Germans beat Argentina 1-0 to capture their fourth World Cup title. Leading those hopes will be coach Julian Naglesmann. At 38 years and 341 days old on Monday, he will be the youngest manager in the knockout round since France’s Henri Michel in the 1986. Paraguay has appeared in five knockout stage games, but has failed to score in each. It advanced only once in those games, winning on penalty kicks against Japan in the round of 16 in 2010. “They play very defensive football,” Naglesmann said of Paraguay. “They are an uncomfortable opponent for us and it’s going to ask a lot of us.” Paraguay is expected to be without defender Omar Alderete, who is doubtful with a knee injury he suffered in the second half of its 0-0 draw against Australia. Jose Canale is expected to start in his place. “This will be a match all about details,” Paraguay captain Gustavo Gómez said. “We need to be concentrated to compete to take advantage of all the opportunities we might have.” The winner will face the winner of France and Sweden on July 4 in Philadelphia. Netherlands vs. Morocco premier clash in round of 32 Monday night’s matchup between the Netherlands and Morocco will be the highest ranked match in the round of 32. The Netherlands — ranked No. 7 — topped Group F after a draw against Japan and big wins over Sweden and Tunisia. Sixth-ranked Morocco fought to a 1-1 draw against Brazil in its opener before beating Scotland and Haiti to finish second in Group C. The Netherlands have long held the moniker of the best never to have won the tournament, having lost all three finals it played. The Dutch’s most recent final loss was to Spain in extra time in 2010, which was also the last time the Netherlands lost a World Cup game in 120 minutes. The Dutch haven’t lost in six previous World Cup matches against African countries. In 2022, Morocco defeated Spain and Portugal to become the first African team to reach the semifinals of the World Cup before losing to France. The Atlas Lions were also declared winners of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025. “The team is of course very well prepared,” Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou said. “We will face whatever comes in the 90 (minutes), 120 (minutes) or penalty kicks. We have great football players and the experience to face these things.” The Netherlands beat Morocco 2-1 in 1994, which was the only other World Cup meeting between the two. The winner will face Canada in the round of 16 on Saturday in Houston. More World Cup news — Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria’s last-second goal — Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record — Austria, Algeria trade goals in stoppage time, both advance at World Cup with stunning 3-3 draw — Money can’t buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar — Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup’s first knockout match on late goal by Stephen Eustáquio — World Cup Day 18, in photos Stats of the day — Canada won its first World Cup knockout round game and advanced to the round of 16 for the first time. — Nine out of 10 African countries advanced to the knockout round of this year’s World Cup, which is by far the continent’s most ever. Morocco, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cape Verde, Egypt, DR Congo, Algeria all made it to the round of 32. Tunisia was the only country eliminated after the group stage.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/2026-world-cup/world-cup-what-to-know-round-of-32-heats-up-with-brazil-japan-netherlands-morocco/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:04:59.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061126-WORLD-CUP-LOGO.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-what-to-know-round-of-32-heats-up-with-brazil-japan-netherlands-morocco"},{"id":"olp3fw","archiveId":"bl3aqv","title":"How to help Venezuela after deadly back-to-back earthquakes","excerpt":"Organizations from around the world have started to mobilize to gather much-needed aid and supplies to send to Venezuela after parts of the South American nation were devastated by back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday.As of Thursday morning, nearly 200 people were reportedly killed in the earthquak","content":"Organizations from around the world have started to mobilize to gather much-needed aid and supplies to send to Venezuela after parts of the South American nation were devastated by back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday.As of Thursday morning, nearly 200 people were reportedly killed in the earthquakes, and about 1,000 people have been injured.Officials fear that number will to grow as search-and-rescue teams check rubble of collapsed buildings for anyone who may be trapped.People walk past a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas on June 25, 2026. Manaure QUINTERO /AFP via Getty Images How to help victims of the earthquakes in VenezuelaHere in South Florida, volunteers are rushing to gather supplies to send to Venezuela, and you can help.Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), which is based in Doral, immediately mobilized teams to gather aid such as food, water, hygiene supplies, medical necessities and other emergency relief items to be shipped to Venezuela.GEM officials said emergency relief items are expected to start being sent to Venezuela on Thursday, and on-site team members are expected to be on the ground in Venezuela on Friday.GEM is asking for donations to help in their aid missions to Venezuela, and you can do so by checking out their website.In addition to monetary donations, supplies and non-perishable foods are also being accepted:Non-Perishable Foods:Canned Protein (Chicken, Beef, Tuna, Vienna Sausages, Sardines)Canned Fruits Dried Fruits/VegetablesSnacks (Protein Bars, Crackers, Chips, Beef Jerky)Canned Beans / Canned VegetablesRamenMeals Ready To Eat (MRE)Cases of WaterTemporary Household Needs:Sleeping Bags (New)Tents (New)Cots (New)Air Mattresses (New)Suitcases (New)Blankets (New) / Pillows (New)Backpacks (New)Work Gloves (New)Shovels / Rakes (New)Work Boots (New)Hazmat SuitsKN95 Masks/Face Masks with respiratorsHand and Foot WarmersLarge Industrial Trash BagsTarpsDuct TapeFlashlightsBatteries - AA/AAA/DPortable RadiosFirst Aid KitsLifestraw Water FiltersSolar Powered Lightweight Packable LanternsPower Banks (Solar Power)Hygiene:Toothbrushes/ToothpasteDeodorantFeminine Hygiene ProductsToilet PaperWet WipesPet Needs:Canned Dog Food/Canned Cat FoodWater BowlsLeashesHeavy Duty PadsChew ToysDog Treats/Cat TreatsFur BrushPet Shampoo/ConditionerCratesDonations are being accepted Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Project HOPE responding to deadly earthquakesProject HOPE is also in Venezuela helping after the deadly back-to-back earthquakes. The organization has been working in Venezuela since 2019, strengthening access to health services, medicine and health education.Donations to Project HOPE for relief efforts in Venezuela can be made here.Miami-Dade County accepting donations for VenezuelaMiami-Dade County is home to one of the largest Venezuelan communities in the United States, with many people having loved ones in the country.Monetary donations can be made by clicking here.Donations can also be made to United Way Miami by clicking here.Food For The PoorFood For The Poor is also mobilizing to offer relief in Venezuela after the back-to-back earthquakes.Here's how you can donate to help with their efforts.Club SpaceClub Space said it felt the call to help in the aftermath of the earthquakes, and it will be matching donations in an effort to provide disaster relief through Global Empowerment Network.From now until July 6, Club Space has created donation add-ons on DICE pages for all shows at the Terrace, Ground and Floyd.For those who do not have a ticket to a show but still want to contribute to the cause, Club Space has also set up a general donation page here.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/how-to-help-venezuela-earthquakes/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:51:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F0713c29c-4766-4fed-b54d-9526c555c73b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F97edef9ec091e1fb0915b8b3b6d854e4%2Fcbsmiami-venezuela-earthquakes-3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-to-help-venezuela-after-deadly-back-to-back-earthquakes"},{"id":"i1c89q","archiveId":"g5kyqf","title":"1 hospitalized after apartment fire in North Miami Beach; blaze extinguished","excerpt":"Crews got the upper hand on an apartment fire in North Miami Beach that sent a person to the hospital. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to the first-alarm fire in the area of 16850 S Glades Drive on Monday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered above the scene, capturing charred marks around the balcony","content":"Crews got the upper hand on an apartment fire in North Miami Beach that sent a person to the hospital. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to the first-alarm fire in the area of 16850 S Glades Drive on Monday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered above the scene, capturing charred marks around the balcony of the sixth-floor apartment. Firefighters were quickly able to extinguish the flames. Two people were assessed for smoke inhalation, according to officials, with one of them being transported to a local area hospital. Their condition is unclear.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/1-hospitalized-after-apartment-fire-in-north-miami-beach-blaze-extinguished/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:47:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062926-North-Miami-Beach-apt-fire.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"1-hospitalized-after-apartment-fire-in-north-miami-beach-blaze-extinguished"},{"id":"6fj5yr","archiveId":"qpm4lh","title":"South Florida animal rescue group steps in to aid abused German shepherd","excerpt":"A South Florida animal rescue group has come to the aid of an elderly German shepherd after his owner was arrested for animal abuse. Nico’s future was unknown due to his severe case of cancer and his needs going beyond what Broward County Animal Care could provide. Thankfully, a South Florida-based ","content":"A South Florida animal rescue group has come to the aid of an elderly German shepherd after his owner was arrested for animal abuse. Nico’s future was unknown due to his severe case of cancer and his needs going beyond what Broward County Animal Care could provide. Thankfully, a South Florida-based group, called Healy Pack Senior German Shepherd Dog Rescue Sanctuary, stepped in and picked up Nico to care for him. Nico had been at Broward Animal Care since Friday after his owner was arrested for animal abuse. According to police, Humberto Exposito intentionally threw his dog several feet to the ground from the back of a box truck while making a delivery at a grocery store in Pembroke Pines. Exposito, 60, left Nico behind at the store with no access to food, water, shelter or protection, investigators said. The canine was malnourished, had matted hair and appeared to have advanced hip dysplasia. He also has cancer. Exposito was arrested and has since posted his $12,000 bond. He is currently out on bail, facing the animal cruelty charges. If you would like to donate to Healy Pack, click here.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/south-florida-animal-rescue-group-steps-in-to-aid-abused-german-shepherd/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:32:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062926-South-Florida-animal-rescue-group-steps-in-to-aid-abused-German-Shepherd.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-animal-rescue-group-steps-in-to-aid-abused-german-shepherd"},{"id":"iqtv45","archiveId":"y9gsi0","title":"Dinner and a show: Bill Fuller buys Fort Lauderdale’s Jungle Queen, Tropical Isle","excerpt":"One of South Florida’s oldest and most iconic tourist attractions is changing hands. Hospitality entrepreneur and developer Bill Fuller acquired the Jungle Queen Riverboat and Tropical Isle from the Faber family, who operated the Fort Lauderdale attraction for nearly 70 years, according to a news re","content":"One of South Florida’s oldest and most iconic tourist attractions is changing hands. Hospitality entrepreneur and developer Bill Fuller acquired the Jungle Queen Riverboat and Tropical Isle from the Faber family, who operated the Fort Lauderdale attraction for nearly 70 years, according to a news release. Fuller, co-founder and managing partner of Barlington Group and Mad Room Hospitality, did not disclose the purchase price but said the deal exceeded $5 million. It included the Jungle Queen and River Queen boats as well as Tropical Isle, a waterfront destination with a restaurant and performance space. The property’s measurements are unknown. The […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/29/bill-fuller-buys-floridas-jungle-queen-tropical-isle/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Grace McClung","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBill-Fuller-Acquires-Fort-Lauderdales-Jungle-Queen--700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dinner-and-a-show-bill-fuller-buys-fort-lauderdales-jungle-queen-tropical-isle"},{"id":"8fvk9y","archiveId":"76p78w","title":"‘This is unprecedented’: Volunteers of all ages continue coming to GEM’s headquarters to help quake-impacted Venezuelans","excerpt":"As search-and-rescue crews in Venezuela race against time to find people trapped under rubble for days in the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes, charities and other nonprofit organizations continue to send support from South Florida. One day after the first cargo plane from Global Empowerment Mi","content":"As search-and-rescue crews in Venezuela race against time to find people trapped under rubble for days in the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes, charities and other nonprofit organizations continue to send support from South Florida. One day after the first cargo plane from Global Empowerment Mission touched down in Caracas to help the hardest-hit areas, volunteers at the nonprofit’s warehouses are sorting and packing all the items that will be loaded onto those cargo planes. 7News cameras on Monday afternoon captured the organized chaos, as these volunteers deliver the power of hope in a time where hope is hard to come by. “It’s hard because – I thank God because my family is safe, but all Venezuela is our family, so everybody has to share,” said a woman who came to drop off supplies. “I appreciate the time, and you share all the information, because it’s amazing what has happened. I mean, it’s a massive disaster, but you appreciate it, the good humans we have in the world.” The supply drive comes after the Bianchi brothers posted a video to Instagram that received thousands of views. “Today our hearts are with Venezuela,” said Alessandro Bianchi in the video. The young siblings spoke to 7News on Monday morning from GEM’s headquarters. “Jesus said that you can serve others, [that] serving others you serve God, so we’re serving God, and you get to help other people,” said Leo Bianchi. “They were suffering, and now you help them.” Leo and Alessandro spend their weekends giving back, and this time, it’s personal. “So we want to help other people. That’s our mission, and our parents are from Venezuela, so we wanted to take action on this. We came here to volunteer and donate,” said Leo. And for some Venezuelans living in South Florida, like Beruscka Dolobko, the past five days have been incredibly difficult. Dolobko showed a 7News crew pictures on her smartphone of loved ones who are still missing in the wake of the devastating temblors. “This is Rafael Serra. This is Aranza Serra. I’ve been posting pictures. This is the phone number,” she said. Dolobko is one of many Venezuelans still waiting to hear about friends and loved ones still missing, but hundreds are still showing up at GEM’s headquarters in Doral to do what they can. While volunteers remain hard at work, hundreds more people lined the roads around the headquarters in their vehicles as they waited in line to drop off supplies. “I’m speechless. As a person that’s worked with GEM for seven years and helped on countless missions, we always have a huge outpouring of support from the community, but this is unprecedented,” said Francine Delarosa, executive board member with GEM. Early Monday afternoon, the main warehouse was packed to the brim. Officials with GEM had to rent multiple more warehouses, and every day they will be sending multiple cargo planes with supplies to distribute. Michael Capponi, GEM’s founder and president, posted a video showing the devastating conditions on the ground in Venezuela. “Here you have hundreds of buildings that look exactly like Surfside with the same scenario, so at every building you have search-and-rescue crews,” he said. “You can’t talk, you have to turn off your car, you have to turn off the motorcycle, because it has to be like radio silence, because they’re just listening and hoping to hear like someone just hitting something.” Capponi detailed how GEM’s teams are helping. “Here the biggest role is 100% the United States State Department and its partners, so that’s already something very different,” he said. “So the burden is now on the United States groups and the American companies to help you.” Back in South Florida, the diaspora is absolutely stepping up. “I’m late, but I called my boss and [said], ‘Please, give me a few minutes, I need to donate,” said the woman who came to drop off supplies. Venezuelan American content creator Lele Pons also came to GEM’s headquarters. “Venezuelan people need help for a while — this is not just now — and then back to normal, this is gonna be a tough road, and I think the more help the better,” she said. And there has been a lot of help here over the past couple of days. Just on Sunday alone, 1,500 vehicles came to GEM’s headquarters to donate items. In terms of items to donate, GEM is advising against bringing water, since they already have a lot, and they are not accepting clothes or children’s toys. They are encouraging to bring nonperishable food and construction items. While supplies are important, GEM officials said, cash donations are what’s most needed at the moment. To make a donation, click here. For a list of official collecting sites across Miami-Dade, click here.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/this-is-unprecedented-volunteers-of-all-ages-continue-coming-to-gems-headquarters-to-help-quake-impacted-venezuelans/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:54:26.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260629_GEM_Doral_volunteers_Venezuela_earthquake_relief.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"this-is-unprecedented-volunteers-of-all-ages-continue-coming-to-gems-headquarters-to-help-quake-impa"},{"id":"nj2bac","archiveId":"9jeljr","title":"Florida man entered neighbor's home, shot and killed dog after it bit child, deputies say","excerpt":"A Florida man has been arrested after deputies say he walked into a neighbor's home and shot and killed their dog after it bit a child, according to deputies.Miguel Reyes Rodriguez Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Miguel Reyes Rodriguez, 32,","content":"A Florida man has been arrested after deputies say he walked into a neighbor's home and shot and killed their dog after it bit a child, according to deputies.Miguel Reyes Rodriguez Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Miguel Reyes Rodriguez, 32, was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, discharge of a firearm in public or on residential property and armed burglary of a dwelling.Investigators said that the child was not injured after the bite, and the dog had already been separated and was back inside its home when Reyes Rodriguez armed himself with a rifle, entered the neighbor's home, shot the dog and killed it.\"This incident could have been handled through lawful and appropriate channels,\" Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. \"Instead, this individual chose to arm himself, unlawfully enter another person's home, and kill their pet.\"Chronister continued and said that no one has the right to take the law into their own hands and would \"hold those who commit criminal act accountable.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-man-shot-killed-dog-bit-child-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:32:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F05%2F15%2Fc2e338e1-87fe-4e81-b4e3-af27bd9c4cac%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa54bb75e12b16d46925d93c79dbc6124%2Fgettyimages-1801085827.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-man-entered-neighbors-home-shot-and-killed-dog-after-it-bit-child-deputies-say"},{"id":"asw8kw","archiveId":"6ufhi2","title":"Miami Beach motorcyclist acquitted of felony charges stemming from alleged crash that injured police officer","excerpt":"A man who was arrested in 2025 after Miami Beach police accused him of striking an officer with a motorcycle during a traffic stop and fleeing the scene was later acquitted by a jury of the felony charges stemming from the incident, according to Miami-Dade County court records.Armando Fogacavalenten","content":"A man who was arrested in 2025 after Miami Beach police accused him of striking an officer with a motorcycle during a traffic stop and fleeing the scene was later acquitted by a jury of the felony charges stemming from the incident, according to Miami-Dade County court records.Armando Fogacavalenteneto, 37 at the time of the incident, was arrested following the May 5, 2025, incident and originally faced multiple felony charges, including aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer. At the time this story was first published, the charges reflected allegations made during an ongoing investigation.Following a jury trial, he was found not guilty of the felony charges on Feb. 11, 2026. Court records also show he was convicted of offenses related to driving without a valid driver's license.Police alleged officer was struckAccording to the Miami Beach Police Department, the incident occurred around 8:45 a.m. Monday, May 5, while Officer G was conducting a traffic detail in full uniform in the 1100 block of 5th Street. The officer attempted to stop a gray motorcycle carrying two people for an alleged traffic violation.Police alleged the motorcycle initially appeared to comply but, as the officer directed it to the shoulder, the driver turned the front wheel toward him and accelerated, striking the officer. Investigators said body-worn camera footage supported that account.Police alleged the motorcycle then fled westbound at a high rate of speed, ran a red light and entered the MacArthur Causeway.The officer suffered fractured ribs, abrasions and bruising and was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said.Suspect and motorcycle identified after crashPolice said that while rescue personnel were transporting the officer to the hospital, they passed a crash scene involving the same motorcycle. According to investigators, the officer identified the motorcycle, driver and passenger as those involved in the earlier incident.Police said Fogacavalenteneto later gave investigators a post-Miranda statement that conflicted with body camera evidence.His girlfriend and passenger, Valquiria da Silva, told investigators the couple was late for a fitness class and believed the officer had attempted to stop them for speeding. According to police, she also said Fogacavalenteneto fled because he did not have a driver's license.Investigators said the motorcycle, a 2015 silver Triumph registered to Da Silva, along with witness statements and other evidence, led to Fogacavalenteneto's arrest.The case proceeded to trial, where a jury acquitted Fogacavalenteneto of the felony charges that formed the basis of the original allegations.According to Miami-Dade County court records, the jury returned not guilty verdicts on the felony counts on Feb. 11, 2026. The records also reflect convictions on charges related to driving without a valid driver's license.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-beach-officer-intentionally-struck-by-motorcycle-during-traffic-stop-police-say/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Mauricio  Maldonado","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:16:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F12%2Fdecc3ea0-3c21-4e2b-b07a-f891c16c9aa5%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F5e47dc6dda025dc3228be80d99a95af2%2Fgettyimages-2268337749.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-beach-motorcyclist-acquitted-of-felony-charges-stemming-from-alleged-crash-that-injured-police"},{"id":"ddxac1","archiveId":"14zngb","title":"South Florida sees hot start to week with rain, thunderstorm chances rising into 4th of July weekend","excerpt":"The NEXT Weather Team at CBS News Miami is tracking a hot and hazy start to the workweek with near-record afternoon highs in the forecast. Saharan dust continues to move through South Florida, bringing mostly dry conditions to our area. This graphic shows the feels-like temperatures in South Florida","content":"The NEXT Weather Team at CBS News Miami is tracking a hot and hazy start to the workweek with near-record afternoon highs in the forecast. Saharan dust continues to move through South Florida, bringing mostly dry conditions to our area. This graphic shows the feels-like temperatures in South Florida on Monday, June 29, 2026.This drier air will allow temperatures to soar closer to the mid-90s for the afternoon. \"Feels-like\" temperatures up to around 105 will be possible, causing major heat-related health risks to continue for the start of the workweek. This graphic shows the heat-related health risk on Monday, June 29, 2026. CBS News Miami Similar heat is expected for Tuesday.While a 10% stray shower chance is possible, most will remain dry on Monday.Rain chances ramp up starting Tuesday afternoon and will remain elevated Wednesday into the 4th of July weekend. This graphic shows the possible record-high temperatures in South Florida on Monday, June 29, 2026. CBS News Miami A 30% scattered shower and storm chance on Tuesday will increase to 60% on Wednesday. Despite higher rain chances, afternoon highs will still be able to make it to the lower 90s Tuesday through the weekend.This graphic shows the rain chances in South Florida over the next seven days. CBS News Miami Our team is also continuing to monitor an area of potential tropical development off the coastline of the Carolinas. The National Hurricane Center has now dropped the chances of development down to 10%. No direct impacts from this area are expected for South Florida.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-weather-forecast-miami-fort-lauderdale-miami-dade-broward-june-29-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Shane  Hinton","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:00:55.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2F2fc8fbab-c8c5-4c6a-8a00-d3b4ed629cef%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F0ba43eb8d3c14a3d1fd54884aac9cb20%2Ffeels-like-manual.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-sees-hot-start-to-week-with-rain-thunderstorm-chances-rising-into-4th-of-july-weekend"},{"id":"6dump","archiveId":"81v6ni","title":"Rain, thunderstorm chances in South Florida rise this week after hot and humid start to workweek","excerpt":"It's been. hot and humid start to the new workweek in South Florida, and while there is a chance of some showers and storms on Monday, the chances of those will rise as the week continues and we get closer to the Fourth of July holiday weekend.","content":"It's been. hot and humid start to the new workweek in South Florida, and while there is a chance of some showers and storms on Monday, the chances of those will rise as the week continues and we get closer to the Fourth of July holiday weekend.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/rain-thunderstorm-chances-in-south-florida-rise-this-week-after-hot-and-humid-start-to-workweek/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:49:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2Ff2729819-ade5-4366-9c92-178065a512b6%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fbaf34e6eb20a7c66ba621907525ffc08%2Fb93bc2ce9fe4949d560363dfab79c4e3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"rain-thunderstorm-chances-in-south-florida-rise-this-week-after-hot-and-humid-start-to-workweek"},{"id":"imlb2t","archiveId":"dv6dpu","title":"Arrest made in McDonald's parking lot shooting that left dad, daughter injured, Hallandale PD says","excerpt":"Police in Hallandale Beach said an arrest has been made in connection to a shooting in the parking lot of a McDonald's that injured a father and his 11-year-old daughter. CBS News Miami's Peter D'Oench has more.","content":"Police in Hallandale Beach said an arrest has been made in connection to a shooting in the parking lot of a McDonald's that injured a father and his 11-year-old daughter. CBS News Miami's Peter D'Oench has more.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/arrest-made-in-mcdonalds-parking-lot-shooting-that-left-dad-daughter-injured-hallandale-pd-says/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:46:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2Fd54df572-e210-4e3d-a016-9d452d856297%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa13057686881e3329dced728d81f210b%2F915aee6963ceed77676466ed6f106e67.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"arrest-made-in-mcdonalds-parking-lot-shooting-that-left-dad-daughter-injured-hallandale-pd-says"},{"id":"6z0kci","archiveId":"3eh24u","title":"Miami Dolphins join in on Venezuela earthquake relief efforts at Global Empowerment Mission in Doral","excerpt":"Donations continue to pour in from across South Florida to help those in need following the powerful and deadly earthquakes in Venezuela last week, and on Monday members of the Miami Dolphins joined in on those relief efforts. CBS News Miami’s Austin Carter has more from GEM.","content":"Donations continue to pour in from across South Florida to help those in need following the powerful and deadly earthquakes in Venezuela last week, and on Monday members of the Miami Dolphins joined in on those relief efforts. CBS News Miami’s Austin Carter has more from GEM.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-dolphins-join-in-on-venezuela-earthquake-relief-efforts-at-global-empowerment-mission-in-doral/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:41:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2Fc9d14f1f-d0e8-4936-90b2-7cb5c436008f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fc5760297ba622a33a9c9a3585b1be8d6%2F037007a0cf9f51e28034f2ec6871fbbb.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dolphins-join-in-on-venezuela-earthquake-relief-efforts-at-global-empowerment-mission-in-doral"},{"id":"33s113","archiveId":"9490yz","title":"One of Miami’s best taco spots is leaving North Beach","excerpt":"A beloved Miami taqueria is closing its North Beach home after eight years to relocate to an exciting new dining neighborhood.","content":"A beloved Miami taqueria is closing its North Beach home after eight years to relocate to an exciting new dining neighborhood.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/one-of-miamis-best-taco-spots-is-leaving-north-beach-40563071/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Olee Fowler","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:33:20.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2F1I3A2694.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"one-of-miamis-best-taco-spots-is-leaving-north-beach"},{"id":"ujeoz3","archiveId":"amw62m","title":"Wildfire in Broward continues burning through Florida Everglades","excerpt":"The Atlantic Fire burning in the Florida Everglades is still 0% contained as Broward residents continue to keep a close eye on the spreading blaze. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri has the report.","content":"The Atlantic Fire burning in the Florida Everglades is still 0% contained as Broward residents continue to keep a close eye on the spreading blaze. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri has the report.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/wildfire-in-broward-continues-burning-through-florida-everglades/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:26:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2F7baa8858-86fc-4da6-96e2-77ea42a4fd6f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F78e7d5e3683cddaba8d7352946f2f881%2F1ae3c02c6ea05789c8328ceca1cdd6d7.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wildfire-in-broward-continues-burning-through-florida-everglades"},{"id":"isfe2d","archiveId":"r6xday","title":"Contract inked for Oceana PH asking $24M tops slow week in Miami-Dade","excerpt":"A penthouse at Oceana Bal Harbour, asking nearly $24 million, secured a buyer during an otherwise slow summer week in Miami-Dade County. It’s one of 17 luxury home contracts signed between June 22 and June 28, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The previous period","content":"A penthouse at Oceana Bal Harbour, asking nearly $24 million, secured a buyer during an otherwise slow summer week in Miami-Dade County. It’s one of 17 luxury home contracts signed between June 22 and June 28, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The previous period saw 25 deals for luxury homes in the market asking a combined $267 million. The report tracks listings of homes and condos asking $4 million and up in Miami-Dade that are included in the Multiple Listing Service. The listings in last week’s report spent an average of 81 days on the […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/29/contract-for-oceana-penthouse-tops-slow-week-in-miami-dade/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Katherine Kallergis","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:14:08.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA-Contract-inked-for-Oceana-PH-asking-24M-tops-slow-week-in-Miami-Dade-MAIN-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"contract-inked-for-oceana-ph-asking-24m-tops-slow-week-in-miami-dade"},{"id":"3h6zf","archiveId":"j5eq3p","title":"Drake apologized to the Janices of Miami with thousands of dollars of cold, hard cash","excerpt":"Here's what happened inside Drake's \"Janice STFU\" party — and who won $5,000.","content":"Here's what happened inside Drake's \"Janice STFU\" party — and who won $5,000.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/drake-cash-apology-miami-women-named-janice-40563052/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Kat Bein","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:00:25.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FDrake-Janice-STFU-Party-Credit-Kat-Bein-for-Miami-New-Times.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"drake-apologized-to-the-janices-of-miami-with-thousands-of-dollars-of-cold-hard-cash"},{"id":"2xcrqx","archiveId":"oya2qz","title":"Deering Estate Celebrates Pollinator Week","excerpt":"In observation of Pollinator Week, Deering Estate is honoring the Swallowtail Butterfly, recently recognized as Pollinator of the Year. These pollinators rely heavily on native plants to thrive, making local conservation efforts critical to their survival. “During Pollinator Week, we celebrate the i","content":"In observation of Pollinator Week, Deering Estate is honoring the Swallowtail Butterfly, recently recognized as Pollinator of the Year. These pollinators rely heavily on native plants to thrive, making local conservation efforts critical to their survival. “During Pollinator Week, we celebrate the incredible diversity of pollinators. From butterflies and bees to birds and bats that […] The post Deering Estate Celebrates Pollinator Week first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/deering-estate-celebrates-pollinator-week-2/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Jack Penney","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:56:11.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBUTTERFLYZOOMED-1-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"deering-estate-celebrates-pollinator-week"},{"id":"rco73v","archiveId":"2hgcpm","title":"Florida alligator attacks leave woman dead, 2 others injured, officials say","excerpt":"Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are urging people to be aware of their surrounding after a series of alligator attacks in Florida left one person dead and two others injured, including a minor.The first alligator attack occurred in the Rainbow River in Marion Cou","content":"Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are urging people to be aware of their surrounding after a series of alligator attacks in Florida left one person dead and two others injured, including a minor.The first alligator attack occurred in the Rainbow River in Marion County.Alligators and bird species are seen in Everglades National Park on April 09, 2026. Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images According to the Marion County Sheriff's Office, the river was closed on June 21 after deputies said a snorkeler was bitten.In a Facebook post, the sheriff's office said the river was closed so they could assist FWC in locating the alligator that was involved. It eventually was, and the river was then reopened.The sheriff's office thanked the public for their patience and cooperation while the river was closed.Alligator bit minor while fishing from shore, FWC saysLess than a week later, the FWC said they received a report of a \"juvenile\" who was bitten in the hand by an alligator while fishing from shore at Nelson Fish Camp in Marion County.The FWC said the unidentified victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for their injuries.After the incident, the FWC said a law enforcement officer removed and killed the 8-foot, 7-inch alligator.Florida alligator attacks, kills woman in Seminole CountyThe very next day, the FWC and the Seminole Coiunty Sheriff's Office responded to reports of an alligator attack on the Econlockhatchee River near the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest.According to officials, an adult woman was swimming in the river when she was bitten by an alligator, resulting in serious injuries.That victim was taken to a hospital to be treated, but she later was pronounced dead, according to the FWC.An alligator swims in the shallow waters of Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach, Florida, on May 4, 2026. It is estimated that there are about 1.3 million alligators in Florida. Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto via Getty Images The FWC said that multiple agencies and a contracted nuisance alligator trapper responded to the scene, and efforts to trap the alligator are ongoing.\"The FWC extends its deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time,\" the FWC said in a statement.Alligator mating season nearing end in FloridaAccording to the FWC, alligator courtship begins in early April, with mating typically occurring in May and June.During this period, alligators tend to be more active and may travel outside their usual habitats in search of mates, sometimes showing up in neighborhoods, roadways and other unexpected places.Wildlife officials urge residents to keep a safe distance, avoid feeding alligators and contact professionals if one is spotted in a populated area.If you're worried about an alligator, call FWC's toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-392-4286. Florida alligator safetyAlligators have inhabited Florida's marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for centuries and are found in all of Florida's 67 counties.As people continue to move to Florida, there is a bigger need of people seeking waterfront homes, and more interest in water-related activities.That's where there is a bigger risk of more frequent alligator-human interactions.Here are some alligator safety tips from FWC:Keep a safe distance and never feed an alligator: The FWC said that, when fed, alligators can quickly overcome their natural wariness and learn to associate people with food.Swim only in designated swimming areas during daylight hours: Alligators are most active between dusk and dawn.Keep pets on a leash and away from water: The FWC said that because pets can resemble an alligator's natural prey, it's important to keep dogs, cats and other pets on a leash and 10 feet away from the water's edge to prevent conflict with an alligator.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-alligator-attack-woman-killed-child-snorkeler-injured-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:39:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2F6bea7401-ac0d-410c-8639-b7d769100e32%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F9a312a795bfde58238cf6c4e6c52f8e9%2Fcbsmiami-florida-alligator-2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-alligator-attacks-leave-woman-dead-2-others-injured-officials-say"},{"id":"2clxvy","archiveId":"xu24jj","title":"Miami, here’s how to help Venezuela after deadly earthquakes","excerpt":"Miami is home to one of the largest Venezuelan diasporas in the country.","content":"Miami is home to one of the largest Venezuelan diasporas in the country.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/miami-heres-how-to-help-venezuela-after-deadly-earthquakes-40561288/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Alex DeLuca","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:06:29.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FVenezuela-earthquake-aftermath-Credit-Jesus-Vargas_Getty-Images.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-heres-how-to-help-venezuela-after-deadly-earthquakes"},{"id":"6wtbln","archiveId":"8li5eu","title":"Broward beach resort headed to foreclosure sale over $40M debt","excerpt":"A South Florida beach resort once operated by defunct short-term rental startup Sonder is headed to foreclosure auction next month over a $40 million debt. 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Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/29/hillsboro-beach-resort-faces-foreclosure-auction/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Eman Elshahawy","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA-Broward-beach-resort-headed-to-foreclosure-sale-over-40M-debt-MAIN-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"broward-beach-resort-headed-to-foreclosure-sale-over-40m-debt"},{"id":"jqcwom","archiveId":"cv47j7","title":"Aid is on the way after Venezuela’s earthquakes, but it’s not clear how quickly it can get there","excerpt":"Rescue workers carry a person on a stretcher in Caracas following an earthquake in Venezuela on June 24, 2026. Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images Dulce Suarez, Florida International University For a country already facing serious humanitarian needs, the two powerful earthquakes that shook Venezuela o","content":"Rescue workers carry a person on a stretcher in Caracas following an earthquake in Venezuela on June 24, 2026. Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images Dulce Suarez, Florida International University For a country already facing serious humanitarian needs, the two powerful earthquakes that shook Venezuela on June 24, 2026, have made life even harder. Millions […] The post Aid is on the way after Venezuela’s earthquakes, but it’s not clear how quickly it can get there first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/florida-international-university/aid-is-on-the-way-after-venezuelas-earthquakes-but-its-not-clear-how-quickly-it-can-get-there/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Florida International University","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:35:51.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffile-20260626-76-v7ch58.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"aid-is-on-the-way-after-venezuelas-earthquakes-but-its-not-clear-how-quickly-it-can-get-there"},{"id":"2w0fgl","archiveId":"iz76kd","title":"How to help Venezuela: Miami benefit concerts and events","excerpt":"From warehouse raves to benefit concerts, these Miami events are raising money and collecting donations for victims of the recent Venezuela earthquake.","content":"From warehouse raves to benefit concerts, these Miami events are raising money and collecting donations for victims of the recent Venezuela earthquake.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/how-to-help-venezuela-miami-benefit-concerts-and-events-40563035/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Osvaldo Espino","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:30:59.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F02%2FSonora-tukukuy-photo-by-Kylie-Fridge-.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-to-help-venezuela-miami-benefit-concerts-and-events"},{"id":"7nyn59","archiveId":"nfu0id","title":"Where to see Fourth of July fireworks in Miami 2026","excerpt":"Plus symphony concerts, drone spectaculars, waterfront parties, and more.","content":"Plus symphony concerts, drone spectaculars, waterfront parties, and more.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/where-to-see-fourth-of-july-fireworks-in-miami-2026-40563038/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Jesse Scott","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:30:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2Fww-media%2Fmediaserver%2Fmia%2F2023-26%2Ffourth-of-july-fireworks-photo-by-joe-raedle-getty-images.webp","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"where-to-see-fourth-of-july-fireworks-in-miami-2026"},{"id":"l9ldqv","archiveId":"3uu7rm","title":"Close call between American Airlines flight, business jet takes place at MIA","excerpt":"New air traffic control audio at Miami International Airport details the tense moments when an American Airlines flight needed to abort its takeoff after a business jet entered the runway.","content":"New air traffic control audio at Miami International Airport details the tense moments when an American Airlines flight needed to abort its takeoff after a business jet entered the runway.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/close-call-between-american-airlines-flight-business-jet-takes-place-at-mia/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:08:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2Fbaab937c-f5e4-4ebb-a729-03f3169068c4%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fdc4c83f9b4499d06d0deab450ca56c2d%2F748439502035b4834e53085a5fe94fca.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"close-call-between-american-airlines-flight-business-jet-takes-place-at-mia"},{"id":"f5kvgf","archiveId":"33p9vu","title":"Exploring South Florida’s history as America celebrates 250 years","excerpt":"Florida didn’t become a state until 69 years after the U.S. started, but our area’s history goes back centuries. This week we’re looking at some of the oldest landmarks still standing in South Florida. CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Meteorologist Scott Withers shows us the oldest tree and plant.","content":"Florida didn’t become a state until 69 years after the U.S. started, but our area’s history goes back centuries. This week we’re looking at some of the oldest landmarks still standing in South Florida. CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Meteorologist Scott Withers shows us the oldest tree and plant.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/exploring-south-floridas-history-as-america-celebrates-250-years/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:03:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2Ffddc61c1-9195-464c-b4d0-e81aee86231b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa6a472e0732a5b01fe3a19ad95f8b643%2F661d3586d490da7236c86f111578daf3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"exploring-south-floridas-history-as-america-celebrates-250-years"},{"id":"qpxw9e","archiveId":"mujol5","title":"Analysis: For Haitian women in Florida, the loss of TPS is more than an immigration law issue","excerpt":"Many Haitian TPS holders have been living in the U.S. for years.","content":"Many Haitian TPS holders have been living in the U.S. for years.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/for-haitian-women-in-florida-the-loss-of-tps-is-more-than-an-immigration-law-issue-40563040/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Ammcise Apply","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:56:46.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2Fww-media%2Fmediaserver%2Fmia%2F2025-18%2Ftps_temporary_protected_status_miami_little_haiti.webp","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"analysis-for-haitian-women-in-florida-the-loss-of-tps-is-more-than-an-immigration-law-issue"},{"id":"y55zsz","archiveId":"sn912u","title":"Global Empowerment Mission arrives in Venezuela to deliver aid after deadly earthquakes","excerpt":"Global Empowerment Mission sent video to CBS News Miami showing crews offloading supplies that are desperately needed in the aftermath of two deadly earthquakes last week. This comes as crews are still searching for people who may be trapped under the rubble and still alive several days after the di","content":"Global Empowerment Mission sent video to CBS News Miami showing crews offloading supplies that are desperately needed in the aftermath of two deadly earthquakes last week. This comes as crews are still searching for people who may be trapped under the rubble and still alive several days after the disaster.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/global-empowerment-mission-arrives-in-venezuela-to-deliver-aid-after-deadly-earthquakes/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:54:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2F809ef373-5b81-4f2a-a0ba-3eab4525357b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F0a749bbf071e936ca0a8b2f3103900ee%2F9bcbf495c0a634d88536d833d538255c.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"global-empowerment-mission-arrives-in-venezuela-to-deliver-aid-after-deadly-earthquakes"},{"id":"y7dzda","archiveId":"bq98he","title":"Broward wildfire burning uncontained in Florida Everglades","excerpt":"The Atlantic Fire burning in northwest Broward County is still burning uncontained in the Florida Everglades. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri has the latest from Coral Springs.","content":"The Atlantic Fire burning in northwest Broward County is still burning uncontained in the Florida Everglades. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri has the latest from Coral Springs.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/broward-wildfire-burning-uncontained-in-florida-everglades/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:48:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2Fb6841a4d-2941-4455-9e9c-9d900deff07f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F63aa4117a82f59dee26aa5b055d27f58%2Fc861e498cc10dbcb0e8c3bb7956265f3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"broward-wildfire-burning-uncontained-in-florida-everglades"},{"id":"ipesxz","archiveId":"v2tahq","title":"Movers and Shakers: JLL poaches Andrew Frey from city of Miami","excerpt":"Leading this week’s South Florida hiring news is the addition of the former city of Miami real estate director to JLL. Andrew Frey, who previously served as director of the city’s Department of Real Estate & Asset Management, has joined the firm as a managing director, according to a JLL news releas","content":"Leading this week’s South Florida hiring news is the addition of the former city of Miami real estate director to JLL. Andrew Frey, who previously served as director of the city’s Department of Real Estate & Asset Management, has joined the firm as a managing director, according to a JLL news release. In his new role based out of the Miami office, Frey will focus on serving public-sector clients and private firms working with government agencies, the release said. Frey has a background in development, acquisitions, dispositions and property and asset management. Before joining the city, Frey held senior development […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/29/jll-falcone-fontainebleau-lead-south-florida-hiring-moves/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Grace McClung","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:30:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMovers-and-Shakers-JLL-poaches-Andrew-Frey-from-City-of-Miami-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"movers-and-shakers-jll-poaches-andrew-frey-from-city-of-miami"},{"id":"r9mk6w","archiveId":"mmhman","title":"The best things to do in Miami this week, June 29 to July 3","excerpt":"Ariana Grande, Shakira, Madison Beer, and more can't-miss events in Miami this week.","content":"Ariana Grande, Shakira, Madison Beer, and more can't-miss events in Miami this week.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-in-miami-this-week-18780263/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Ashley-Anna Aboreden","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:37:32.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2Fww-media%2Fmediaserver%2Fmia%2F2025-35%2Fariana_grande_photo_credit__katia_temkin-e1782736005357.webp","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-best-things-to-do-in-miami-this-week-june-29-to-july-3"},{"id":"gh33pt","archiveId":"6au8qr","title":"South Florida’s top deals: Bal Harbour spec home sells for $43M","excerpt":"🏆 Residential: The top residential sale to hit records was in Bal Harbour, where Developer Michael Klinger sold a 10,800-square-foot mansion at 56 Bal Bay Drive for just under $43 million. The deal is the most expensive in the village this year. The buyer was a trust with Keith Sutton and Loretta Y","content":"🏆 Residential: The top residential sale to hit records was in Bal Harbour, where Developer Michael Klinger sold a 10,800-square-foot mansion at 56 Bal Bay Drive for just under $43 million. The deal is the most expensive in the village this year. The buyer was a trust with Keith Sutton and Loretta Younkin as trustees. The home sits on a half-acre lot and has seven bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms. Douglas Elliman’s Dina Goldentayer and Joel Lusky of the Brokerage South Florida had the listing. Cindy Orlinsky, also with Douglass Elliman, brought the buyer. 🏆 Commerical: The top […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/29/south-florida-top-real-estate-deals-june-26-2026/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Mary Diduch","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:33:59.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_Newsletter-6.29-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-top-deals-bal-harbour-spec-home-sells-for-43m"},{"id":"z9yg9o","archiveId":"z910id","title":"United Way Miami conference highlights early education as key to student success","excerpt":"Just days after a national report ranked Florida last among participating states in reading performance, United Way Miami is pointing to a path forward that starts in early childhood classrooms. The findings, from the Education Recovery Scorecard led by Harvard University and Stanford University res","content":"Just days after a national report ranked Florida last among participating states in reading performance, United Way Miami is pointing to a path forward that starts in early childhood classrooms. The findings, from the Education Recovery Scorecard led by Harvard University and Stanford University researchers, show Florida students experienced the steepest declines in reading achievement […] The post United Way Miami conference highlights early education as key to student success first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/united-way-miami-conference-highlights-early-education-as-key-to-student-success/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Dina Allende","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:35:23.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FUW-Early-Education-featured.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"united-way-miami-conference-highlights-early-education-as-key-to-student-success"},{"id":"m440em","archiveId":"mgv0rb","title":"Free youth soccer clinics bring Summer family fun to Wynwood","excerpt":"As soccer fever takes over Miami this summer, the Wynwood Business Improvement District (BID) is bringing the excitement to young fans with For the Wyn Soccer Clinics, a series of free youth soccer clinics for children ages 6-10 in the heart of Wynwood. The clinics will take place on Tuesday, July 1","content":"As soccer fever takes over Miami this summer, the Wynwood Business Improvement District (BID) is bringing the excitement to young fans with For the Wyn Soccer Clinics, a series of free youth soccer clinics for children ages 6-10 in the heart of Wynwood. The clinics will take place on Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15, […] The post Free youth soccer clinics bring Summer family fun to Wynwood first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/free-youth-soccer-clinics-bring-summer-family-fun-to-wynwood/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:30:46.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"free-youth-soccer-clinics-bring-summer-family-fun-to-wynwood"},{"id":"nrh6a9","archiveId":"cbme98","title":"Superintendent directed to review policies governing district-affiliated social media","excerpt":"Miami-Dade County School Board member Luisa Santos introduced agenda item H-4 at the board’s June 17 meeting directing the superintendent of schools to review existing policies and administrative procedures governing district-affiliated social media accounts and develop recommendations to strengthen","content":"Miami-Dade County School Board member Luisa Santos introduced agenda item H-4 at the board’s June 17 meeting directing the superintendent of schools to review existing policies and administrative procedures governing district-affiliated social media accounts and develop recommendations to strengthen account management, security, continuity, and oversight. The review will examine official district, school-site, departmental, and leadership […] The post Superintendent directed to review policies governing district-affiliated social media first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/superintendent-directed-to-review-policies-governing-district-affiliated-social-media/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:27:35.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"superintendent-directed-to-review-policies-governing-district-affiliated-social-media"},{"id":"i8h5i5","archiveId":"pe56gp","title":"Dangerous heat wave impacting large swathes of the U.S. this week, forecasters warn","excerpt":"A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.More than 100 record-high temperatures are","content":"A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.More than 100 record-high temperatures are expected through Saturday night, including in major cities like New York City and Washington, D.C., which are expected to see record highs into the 100s, according to CBS News meteorologist Nikki Nolan.Philadelphia, Baltimore and Midwestern and Great Lakes cities including Chicago, St. Louis and Detroit are also expected to feel the heat. Southern cities including Dallas, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee, will also see high temperatures.More than 250 record-warm overnight lows are expected through Saturday night.High heat will last into next weekend across the Great Plains, the Southeast and the Mid-Atlantic, according to forecasters. CBS News/Nikki Nolan It's the first widespread heat wave of the summer, impacting more than half of the country. The heat wave is expanding across the central and eastern U.S., while the Four Corners remain under dangerous fire weather conditions. At the same time, severe thunderstorms continue across the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with flooding concerns stretching from the Rockies into the Mid-Atlantic. As temperatures climb, high humidity will lead to heat indices of 100 to 110 degrees F (40 C to 43 C), and as high as 115 F (46 C), according to the weather service. Nightly lows in the 70s F (21 to 26 C) won't provide much relief.The heat index, which factors in humidity and is included on many weather forecasts, provides a sense of how hot it really feels &mdash; and what's dangerous for prolonged exposure or strenuous activity. CBS News/Nikki Nolan Parts of the U.S., especially Phoenix, Las Vegas, central Texas, and much of the Southwest, were already experiencing temperatures around 100 F.During extreme temperatures, people are advised to limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated and ensure access to air-conditioning and other cooling areas, the weather service said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heat can impact anyone. Signs of overheating include muscle cramping, dizziness, unusually heavy sweating, shortness of breath, headaches, weakness and nausea.The heat comes after Europe has been sizzling for days, with Germany seeing record-high temperatures over the weekend. Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Denmark and France have also been facing high temperatures. 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De la Espriella narrowly won Sunday's runoff by less than a percentage point and has pledged to use a heavy han","content":"Colombian hard-right president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on Friday named a former lawmaker whose father was killed by infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar as his future interior minister. De la Espriella narrowly won Sunday's runoff by less than a percentage point and has pledged to use a heavy hand on crime when he takes office in August. In his first cabinet announcement, the millionaire lawyer named Rodrigo Lara as his interior minister. \"He who NEVER, despite having been a victim of violence, stopped working for his homeland,\" De la Espriella said in a social media post accompanied by an AI-generated video. The incoming minister's father, Rodrigo Lara Bonilla, was serving as justice minister in 1984 when he was gunned down in Bogota on Escobar's orders.In a 2021 social media post, Lara noted his father's assassination.\"He fought and died alone, knowing he was going to be killed. He never wavered; he never yielded to the power of the worst criminals,\" Lara wrote. \"His sacrifice was an act of supreme love for Colombia&mdash;an act of faith and hope.\" Hace 37 a&ntilde;os fue asesinado mi padre, Rodrigo Lara Bonilla, cuando ten&iacute;a 37 a&ntilde;os de edadLuch&oacute; y muri&oacute; solo, sabiendo que lo iban a matar. Nunca se amilan&oacute;, nunca cedi&oacute; al poder de los peores criminalesSu sacrificio fue un acto amor supremo por Colombia, de fe y esperanza. pic.twitter.com/1TBKPbBD5X&mdash; Rodrigo Lara  (@Rodrigo_Lara_) April 30, 2021 The notorious drug baron's forces were engaged in open confrontation with the state at the time, in an effort to prevent cartel members' extradition to the United States. Lara, who was eight years old when his father was killed, subsequently went into exile in Europe with the rest of his family, and spent several years away before returning to Colombia. \"We will forge a major agreement on the fundamental things that unite us,\" the lawyer and former senator wrote on X. Lara previously served as former hardline president Alvaro Uribe's anti-corruption czar. As a lawmaker, he promoted policies related to the historic peace accord with the now-defunct rebel army FARC -- an agreement De la Espriella now virulently criticizes. The president-elect told AFP during the campaign he wants to bomb the country's myriad armed groups and construct \"mega-prisons.\"Right-wing millionaire backed by TrumpThe newly elected president, whose business ventures include a clothing line, wine and rum brands, and a restaurant, earned President Trump's endorsement despite never having run for office. He defeated progressive lawmaker Iv&aacute;n Cepeda by 1 percentage point, or more than 251,000 votes.The result effectively was an indictment of outgoing President Gustavo Petro's government, whose policies Cepeda had promised to continue, including a largely failed effort to establish dialogue with multiple armed groups.Studies have found that Petro's attempted peace negotiation policies have resulted in the expansion of power and membership of armed criminal groups. Cepeda had participated in and continued throughout the campaign to promote negotiations with guerrillas and cartels. The issue has been particularly salient for low-income families living near fields of coca, the shrub used to make cocaine, as human rights organizations documented more than 50 massacres in Colombia just this year.De la Espriella's victory adds Colombia to a growing list of countries that have turned to political outsiders in search of solutions to complex social, security and economic challenges.Similar to Mr. Trump, de la Espriella was seen as a combative political outsider. He got into multiple clashes many considered disrespectful, especially with women journalists, during the campaign. He was also known for using pyrotechnics during his campaign events.Historically, Colombia has been the United States' top ally in counternarcotics and one of its most important trade partners in the Western Hemisphere. But U.S.-Colombia relations deteriorated sharply under Petro. In 2025, Mr. Trump formally determined that Colombia had \"failed demonstrably\" in its counternarcotics commitments and threatened military strikes on the country's land.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/pablo-escobar-murder-victim-son-named-colombia-interior-minister/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:39:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2F5d0bae46-47a1-475c-9ba9-9e51bb33ca94%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F02f4855009503fb936064d67051d2a40%2Flara-e0op40rwyaeyrgg.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"son-of-official-assassinated-by-infamous-drug-lord-pablo-escobar-is-named-colombias-next-interior-mi"},{"id":"7ewk4y","archiveId":"1vbsh","title":"Miami restaurants accepting donations for Venezuela after earthquake","excerpt":"From arepa spots to bakeries, here are Miami restaurants collecting donations for earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela.","content":"From arepa spots to bakeries, here are Miami restaurants collecting donations for earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/miami-restaurants-accepting-donations-for-venezuela-relief-40561638/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Nicole Lopez-Alvar","publishDate":"2026-06-27T18:10:11.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2Fcaracas-bakery.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-restaurants-accepting-donations-for-venezuela-after-earthquake"},{"id":"hl0bhz","archiveId":"ozbymk","title":"To build or to buy? After uproar over price, Fort Lauderdale city hall proposal back for a vote","excerpt":"After an uproar over the price tag and deal terms of a new Fort Lauderdale city hall, a renegotiated agreement with the developer that reduces the cost by over $50 million is coming back for a commission vote. The city has been working on developing a new city hall for about a year, selecting FTL Ci","content":"After an uproar over the price tag and deal terms of a new Fort Lauderdale city hall, a renegotiated agreement with the developer that reduces the cost by over $50 million is coming back for a commission vote. The city has been working on developing a new city hall for about a year, selecting FTL City Hall Partners LLC’s proposal for a 14-story, oval-shaped building with a sci-fi-reminiscent design in downtown Fort Lauderdale. A record-breaking flood in 2023 damaged the former city hall, and Fort Lauderdale has leased space across several buildings since then. FTL City Hall’s development team includes […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/26/fort-lauderdale-city-hall-construction-item-back-for-a-vote/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Lidia Dinkova","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FFort-Lauderdale-City-Hall-Construction-Item-Back-For-a-Vote--700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"to-build-or-to-buy-after-uproar-over-price-fort-lauderdale-city-hall-proposal-back-for-a-vote"},{"id":"rwraxn","archiveId":"4thjhr","title":"Vacant lot from Bob Vila’s former Palm Beach estate fetches $39M","excerpt":"This old house in Palm Beach was demolished last year, and it appreciated $6.2 million. A vacant home lot at 690 Island Drive in Palm Beach sold for $39.2 million, appreciating $6.2 million from its sale a year ago. The 0.84-acre lot was previously home to a lakefront estate owned by home improvemen","content":"This old house in Palm Beach was demolished last year, and it appreciated $6.2 million. A vacant home lot at 690 Island Drive in Palm Beach sold for $39.2 million, appreciating $6.2 million from its sale a year ago. The 0.84-acre lot was previously home to a lakefront estate owned by home improvement TV show host Bob Vila of “This Old House” and his wife, Diana Barrett. The pair sold the property last June for $33 million, and the 1949-built home was torn down two months later. A trust associated with local attorney Scott Hoffman sold the lot to an entity […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/26/palm-beach-vacant-lot-sells-for-39-million-in-value-jump/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"TRD Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:30:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_Palm-Beach-Blurb-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"vacant-lot-from-bob-vilas-former-palm-beach-estate-fetches-39m"},{"id":"kztq0p","archiveId":"89xjuc","title":"Simon plans “main street” mixed-use project at shuttered Sears site in Boca","excerpt":"Simon Property Group, one of the largest retail property owners in the country, is joining the wave of mixed-use redevelopments at South Florida malls. The Indianapolis-based company filed plans at the Town Center at Boca Raton to replace the shuttered Sears site with a hotel, multifamily and retail","content":"Simon Property Group, one of the largest retail property owners in the country, is joining the wave of mixed-use redevelopments at South Florida malls. The Indianapolis-based company filed plans at the Town Center at Boca Raton to replace the shuttered Sears site with a hotel, multifamily and retail, the South Florida Business Journal reported. Simon acquired the 18.6-acre former Sears site at 5900 West Glades Road for $23 million last year and filed the 31.6-acre development proposal, which includes the parking lot, in May. Sears closed in 2018 and will be demolished. Plans include a 197-room, eight-story hotel with a […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/26/simon-property-group-goes-mixed-use-with-boca-raton-sears/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"TRD Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:30:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSimon-plans-mixed-use-project-at-shuttered-Sears-site-in-Boca-mall2-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"simon-plans-main-street-mixed-use-project-at-shuttered-sears-site-in-boca"},{"id":"jomx39","archiveId":"b5qde5","title":"Miami Beach advances Robert Rivani’s $50M office rooftop expansion","excerpt":"Miami Beach officials are backing Robert Rivani’s plan for an estimated $50 million rooftop addition to his mixed-use building at 1691 Michigan Avenue. On Wednesday, the Miami Beach City Commission unanimously approved on first reading extending the ground lease into the next century for the city-ow","content":"Miami Beach officials are backing Robert Rivani’s plan for an estimated $50 million rooftop addition to his mixed-use building at 1691 Michigan Avenue. On Wednesday, the Miami Beach City Commission unanimously approved on first reading extending the ground lease into the next century for the city-owned land underneath the seven-story building known as The Rivani. Rivani, who leads his Miami-based namesake firm, is dangling an annual rent bump to the city of at least $500,000, as well as $1.3 million for public benefits to obtain it, a city memo shows. He purchased the building and the ground lease for $62.5 […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/26/robert-rivani-seeks-miami-beach-ground-lease-extension/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Francisco Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_Rivani-ground-lease-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-beach-advances-robert-rivanis-50m-office-rooftop-expansion"},{"id":"t26lgh","archiveId":"greqng","title":"Miami-Dade schools revives HQ land swap with Crescent Heights","excerpt":"Miami-Dade County Public Schools is moving forward with a revived deal to relocate its headquarters to a planned tower in Miami’s Omni neighborhood. The 43-story mixed-use development, planned by Miami-based developer Crescent Heights, would sit on two parking lots, one owned by the school district ","content":"Miami-Dade County Public Schools is moving forward with a revived deal to relocate its headquarters to a planned tower in Miami’s Omni neighborhood. The 43-story mixed-use development, planned by Miami-based developer Crescent Heights, would sit on two parking lots, one owned by the school district and another owned by the developer, the Miami Herald reported. Under the agreement approved by the school board last week, Miami-Dade County Public Schools would transfer ownership of its parking lot, known as Parcel 7, to Crescent Heights in exchange for a new district office, auditorium and 600 parking spaces within the developer’s project. The […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/26/miami-dade-schools-revives-crescent-heights-land-swap/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"TRD Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:30:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMiami-Dade-schools-revives-HQ-land-swap-with-Crescent-Heights-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-schools-revives-hq-land-swap-with-crescent-heights"},{"id":"adry7z","archiveId":"qe9cpu","title":"Beloved revolving sushi restaurant opens new Miami location","excerpt":"A legendary Miami sushi restaurant with two-hour waits and floating sushi boats has opened a second location after 33 years.","content":"A legendary Miami sushi restaurant with two-hour waits and floating sushi boats has opened a second location after 33 years.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/beloved-revolving-sushi-restaurant-opens-new-miami-location-40561535/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Michelle Muslera","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:57:17.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2Fkatana.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"beloved-revolving-sushi-restaurant-opens-new-miami-location"},{"id":"vxbj76","archiveId":"beonu9","title":"Miami-Dade partners with U.S. to lure World’s Fair in 2035","excerpt":"Miami has officially opened its wallet to lure the 2035 World’s Fair to south Miami-Dade County, with the U.S. as a partner and an assurance that nowhere else in the nation will compete for the billions in economic impact that a fair brings. Miami native Secretary of State Marco Rubio, tapped by Pre","content":"Miami has officially opened its wallet to lure the 2035 World’s Fair to south Miami-Dade County, with the U.S. as a partner and an assurance that nowhere else in the nation will compete for the billions in economic impact that a fair brings. Miami native Secretary of State Marco Rubio, tapped by President Trump to lure the fair, has assured county commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez that the nation will use its expertise to win the bid for the global mega-event, Mr. Rodriguez told commissioners last week in securing the county’s expenditure. If Miami succeeds, it won’t be the last use of the county’s wallet. Responsibilities of a fair host include paying for the fair site and infrastructure, operating costs and national pavilions, a total that would run billions. The only cost mentioned as Mr. Rodriguez unveiled a county bid to host the fair was $1.3 million in “surplus reserve” tourist development taxes for use by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau for a feasibility study to support a bid for the great fair. Commissioners unanimously agreed. “We were selected by the federal government to apply to see if we’re selected by the world expo committee,” Mr. Rodriguez said. “The U.S. has not participated in decades. There is not enough FIFAs, there is not enough championship games, Super Bowls, that we can count in our lifetime that will equal the economic impact that, shall selected, the World Expo will bring to South Florida.” He cited $15 billion to $40 billion. The U.S. actually has participated in recent expos. In Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, the U.S pavilion highlighted contemporary American architecture, aerospace and nanotechnology. In 2020 in Dubai, the U.S. pavilion was themed “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of the Future.” As for playing host, the United States has done that for eight of the 35 fairs since the first, the Great Exposition in 1851 in London. Both New York and Chicago have hosted a fair twice. “This is a six-month event that will have in excess of 40 million visitors,” Mr. Rodriguez said, and could create 50,000 to 100,000 construction jobs, with 20,000 to 50,000 temporary jobs. “If selected,” he said, “they come and they essentially build an entire city They put infrastructure. If they need to build hospitals, they will. If they need to build or expand an airport, they will, Metrorail systems – the infrastructure that they come and build at their expense and leave behind when the expo is finished.” While Mr. Rodriguez termed the financial providers “they,” all expos are at the expense of host governments, which have used public funds, corporate sponsorships, ticket sales revenues, and rents of pavilions to both exhibiting nations and non-official participants to defray costs. Historically, World’s Fairs struggle to profit. One in New Orleans in 1984 went bankrupt before the fair ended. Hosts usually measure success through long-term economic boosts, urban redevelopment, and massive increases in tourism. World Expos – officially International Registered Exhibitions – are sanctioned by the Paris-based Bureau International des Expositions. Only one is allowed each five years, with the next in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2030. The U.S. has hired the team that won the bid for Riyadh, said Mr. Rodriguez, and it will receive the $1.3 million from the convention bureau. He said the federal government expects all 50 states to exhibit. The post Miami-Dade partners with U.S. to lure World’s Fair in 2035 appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/24/miami-dade-partners-with-u-s-to-lure-worlds-fair-in-2035/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Miami Today","publishDate":"2026-06-24T07:18:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FBREAKING-STORY_2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-partners-with-us-to-lure-worlds-fair-in-2035"},{"id":"sv0abh","archiveId":"ea7bd2","title":"PortMiami adds its third June director, with a temp waiting at the pier","excerpt":"Mayor Daniella Levine Cava on Tuesday announced Jonathan Daniels would become director and chief executive officer of PortMiami, bringing the port its third official director in 19 days as it faces an existential threat of loss of its sole supply of marine fuel. This story is premium content for our","content":"Mayor Daniella Levine Cava on Tuesday announced Jonathan Daniels would become director and chief executive officer of PortMiami, bringing the port its third official director in 19 days as it faces an existential threat of loss of its sole supply of marine fuel. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Unlock the full story and the entire edition with a Miami Today subscription! Already a subscriber LOGIN here The post PortMiami adds its third June director, with a temp waiting at the pier appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/24/portmiami-adds-its-third-june-director-with-a-temp-waiting-at-the-pier/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Miami Today","publishDate":"2026-06-24T07:15:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F07%2FbtnPremiumContent.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"portmiami-adds-its-third-june-director-with-a-temp-waiting-at-the-pier"},{"id":"fy5vo4","archiveId":"1zkdf","title":"Miami one of most expensive FIFA World Cup host cities","excerpt":"Miami has quickly emerged as one of the most expensive host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with secondary market ticket prices soaring into the thousands and parking costs reaching as high as $250 per match. Hard Rock Stadium is serving as the South Florida stage for seven of the tournament’s 1","content":"Miami has quickly emerged as one of the most expensive host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with secondary market ticket prices soaring into the thousands and parking costs reaching as high as $250 per match. Hard Rock Stadium is serving as the South Florida stage for seven of the tournament’s 104 matches – including group stage fixtures, a Round of 32 match, a quarterfinal and the third-place bronze final – placing Miami among the most high-profile venues in the largest World Cup ever staged. But while FIFA initially promoted entry-level tickets starting at $60 for group matches, those seats have largely disappeared from the market, leaving fans reliant on a resale system that has pushed prices sharply upward. Miami’s group stage schedule has already begun, with Uruguay and Saudi Arabia opening play on June 15, followed by Uruguay vs. Cape Verde on June 21. Remaining fixtures include Scotland vs. Brazil on June 24 and Colombia vs. Portugal on June 27, before the tournament moves into knockout rounds in early July. Across resale platforms such as StubHub and SeatGeek, those matches are now commanding steep premiums. Miami tickets range widely depending on the matchup, with some entry-level listings starting in the low hundreds while high-demand fixtures are climbing into the thousands. The city’s average resale “get-in” price has been reported at roughly $1,600 per ticket, placing it among the most expensive World Cup markets in the United States. As of Monday, June 22, only about 2% of tickets remained available for most Miami matches, underscoring the scarcity driving resale demand. The sharpest spikes are concentrated in marquee matchups. Brazil’s June 24 game against Scotland has seen listings jump to more than $2,000 for entry-level seats on some platforms, with average prices significantly higher as inventory tightens. The June 27 Colombia vs. Portugal match is tracking as one of the most expensive group stage games of the tournament. As of June 22 on StubHub, the cheapest available tickets for that match are listed at $3,286. Even beyond the group stage, pricing is expected to climb further. Round of 32 tickets are already averaging several thousand dollars on secondary markets, while quarterfinal listings in Miami are approaching five-figure averages depending on availability and opponent progression. The bronze final on July 18 is also drawing elevated demand, with entry prices starting around $2,200 but rising as high as $53,795 for premium “best view” seats. While ticket scarcity has driven much of the cost surge, logistics are adding another layer of expense for fans trying to attend matches in person. Official stadium parking for World Cup games at Hard Rock Stadium is priced between roughly $175 and $250 per vehicle, depending on the match. Lower-demand group stage games sit near the bottom of that range, while high-profile fixtures and knockout rounds reach the $249.99 cap. Parking passes must be purchased in advance and are tied directly to ticket verification, with no on-site sales allowed. Fans arriving without pre-purchased passes are turned away from stadium lots, and post-game traffic is expected to add significant delays, with exit times often stretching one to two hours. For those avoiding driving, organizers are offering alternatives including free “Game Day Express” shuttle service from designated transit hubs, rideshare-connected shuttle drop-off points, and regional rail connections with last-mile transport to the stadium. Still, even those options often require advance booking or added fees. Combined, ticket prices and transportation costs are pushing total game-day expenses well beyond initial FIFA projections. For many matches, attending a single game in Miami can now exceed several thousand dollars once resale tickets, transit, parking and related costs are included. The post Miami one of most expensive FIFA World Cup host cities appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/24/miami-one-of-most-expensive-fifa-world-cup-host-cities/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Genevieve Bowen","publishDate":"2026-06-24T07:12:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FFIFA-World-Cup.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-one-of-most-expensive-fifa-world-cup-host-cities"},{"id":"nqsk42","archiveId":"mqikwv","title":"World’s oldest football, unearthed castle in Scotland, on display in Gables","excerpt":"The world’s oldest known football is making its first appearance in the U.S. right now at the Coral Gables Museum as part of the Diplomacy and the Beautiful Game: From Scotland to Brazil to Haiti exhibition. The exhibit explores how football has connected people, cultures and nations over centuries ","content":"The world’s oldest known football is making its first appearance in the U.S. right now at the Coral Gables Museum as part of the Diplomacy and the Beautiful Game: From Scotland to Brazil to Haiti exhibition. The exhibit explores how football has connected people, cultures and nations over centuries and is being displayed during the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Miami welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors for one world’s largest sporting events. In addition to the oldest known football, the exhibit includes materials related to Pelé’s legacy, the Spirit of Brazil Tartan and photographs documenting Haiti’s historic Peace Match in 2004. “We wanted to do something about the … FIFA World Cup, and … there is a lot of history in all of them … but we were looking at all the games, and the one that struck us as having a lot of history was the game between Scotland and Brazil” on June 24 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, said Elvis Fuentes, the museum’s executive director, “because football is considered to have originated in Scotland and extended to England.” “The other interesting story is that it is the son of Scottish immigrants in Brazil that introduced the game to Brazil, and so we’re telling the story of Charles Miller, who was born to a Scottish father and Brazilian mother of Scottish descent in Brazil, and then he went back to the U.K., where he studied, and then he came back as a young man with the footballs and the rules of the game, and he is credited as introducing the game,” Mr. Fuentes said. “So it has to do about with migration, has to do about a community and of course, how this can create a sense of belonging in a community that is across borders, right? That’s what the World Cup is really about. “So we decided to focus on this particular game and then working very closely with the Deputy Consul Glaucio Veloso from the consulate of Brazil here in Miami. He was actually the one that proposed to focus on several aspects of the diplomacy in soccer.” Dating to about 1540 to 1570, the world’s oldest football was discovered during restoration at Stirling Castle in Scotland in the 1980s. Conservators found the ball hidden behind wooden paneling inside the Queen’s Chamber, where it had remained for more than four centuries. Today, it’s preserved in the collection of the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. “It has so many important attributes,” Mr. Fuentes said. “For instance, this is made of leather and pigskin, which is the same materials with which the bagpipes – for which the Scottish music is known – is made of, so it’s really significant in terms of the materiality of the object. Being able to actually see in person is really extraordinary. “You can see the craft of the object, and we can talk about everything from the material to the technology … all those layers come to mind, and the fact that this was preserved. The story of the ball is that it was found behind a wall in the Queen’s Chamber … so it’s really almost like a hidden treasure that came to be known as the oldest football. But it has so many layers to the history that it’s an honor to have the first institution in the United States that actually received the ball and in this hemisphere. It’s never traveled across the Atlantic.” The special presentation of the world’s oldest football will be on public view until June 27, and the exhibit will remain available through July 19. The post World’s oldest football, unearthed castle in Scotland, on display in Gables appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/24/worlds-oldest-football-unearthed-castle-in-scotland-on-display-in-gables/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Kelly Sanchez","publishDate":"2026-06-24T07:09:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScotland.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"worlds-oldest-football-unearthed-castle-in-scotland-on-display-in-gables"},{"id":"s2xwlq","archiveId":"6ncozm","title":"Miami Host Committee assembled leading lights to pave way for World Cup","excerpt":"The FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee assembled leaders from South Florida’s sports, business, government and tourism sectors to oversee key aspects of the tournament, including funding, regional promotion, fan experience and community engagement ahead of the seven matches at Hard Rock Stadiu","content":"The FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee assembled leaders from South Florida’s sports, business, government and tourism sectors to oversee key aspects of the tournament, including funding, regional promotion, fan experience and community engagement ahead of the seven matches at Hard Rock Stadium. Under an agreement between FIFA, which is the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, and Miami-Dade County, the Miami Host Committee is responsible for preparing the region to host the tournament, from developing transportation and security plans to organizing the Fan Festival Miami, which runs daily at Bayfront Park through July 5. “We were executing the agreement between Miami-Dade County and FIFA, and that agreement calls for us to do a whole bunch of different things, and that’s what we’re doing,” said Rodney Barreto, co-chair of the Host Committee as well as president, CEO and chief visionary officer of the Barreto Group and Barreto Hospitality. “One is to have a security plan,” he said, “one is to put together a fan fest, one is to do a transportation plan, obviously one is what they call city dressing – what we’re doing is you’ll see billboards and different things wrapped and welcoming the visitors to our community. “We have a huge contingent of volunteers that help us at the stadium, at the Fan Fest and everything we activate, so I’m sure I’m leaving out a few, but those are the highlights,” he said. The committee’s leadership includes President and CEO Alina Hudak, Chief Operating Officer Raymond Martinez, Chief Marketing and Community Officer Janelle Prieto, Chief of Staff Lindsey Johnson, Chief Commercial Officer Michelle LaChapelle, Senior Executive Producer of Fan Fest and Events Randi Freedman, General Counsel Bruce Jay Colan, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Kathie Brooks and Vice President of Government Affairs Karla Fortuny. While the committee has a board of directors, Mr. Barreto said much of the day-to-day planning has been carried out by a paid professional staff. “We have a board of directors and we have a professional staff that is paid,” he said, “and so the board meets whenever we call a board meeting, but a lot of the work has been done by a professional staff who does this every day.” The post Miami Host Committee assembled leading lights to pave way for World Cup appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/24/miami-host-committee-assembled-leading-lights-to-pave-way-for-world-cup/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Kelly Sanchez","publishDate":"2026-06-24T07:06:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWorld-Cup-13_2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-host-committee-assembled-leading-lights-to-pave-way-for-world-cup"},{"id":"mfgjz2","archiveId":"621un3","title":"Fan Festival makes Bayfront Park a World Cup gathering space","excerpt":"During the FIFA World Cup 2026, the FIFA Fan Festival Miami has transformed more than 436,000 square feet of Bayfront Park into a global gathering place. Described as a second stadium experience, up to 30,000 fans per day are expected to watch matches on giant digital screens, while a 10,000-capacit","content":"During the FIFA World Cup 2026, the FIFA Fan Festival Miami has transformed more than 436,000 square feet of Bayfront Park into a global gathering place. Described as a second stadium experience, up to 30,000 fans per day are expected to watch matches on giant digital screens, while a 10,000-capacity amphitheater stage will host live performances, cultural showcases, and unique programming between games. “The FIFA Fan Festival Miami is filled with the passion, energy, and pride that define our community,” said Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County’s mayor. “From the roar of the crowd to the rhythms of our neighborhoods, this is fútbol in Miami – bold, vibrant, and unlike anywhere else.” Fans can engage with the game through interactive experiences, community-led programming, and live entertainment that reflect the diversity, rhythm, and energy of Miami’s neighborhoods. From music and movement to storytelling and shared celebration, the festival is designed to create connections across cultures, generations, and communities. Through a large-scale interactive installation, fans can contribute their image and message to a growing visual collage – a collective expression of global fandom that will live on beyond the tournament as a symbol of connection, participation, and shared experience. “Miami is ready to welcome the world. The FIFA Fan Festival Miami has transformed Bayfront Park into a joyful waterfront gathering place where families, neighbors, and visitors can come together to celebrate the beautiful game and the spirit that makes our city so special,” said Eileen Higgins. Miami’s mayor. “I am proud of the entire City of Miami team, who are ready to help ensure that the millions of people visiting our unique city have a spectacular and safe experience.” The festival experience also comes to life through “One Game. One Passion,” which is Miami’s official host city brand campaign created to welcome the world and celebrate the shared emotion that connects fans across cultures, communities, and generations. The campaign reinforces the city’s role as a place where the world comes together through football. Comfort features, shaded areas, hydration access, and cooling elements are also integrated throughout the venue to support a welcoming and accessible environment for fans and families during the summer season. “The FIFA Fan Festival Miami is bringing the energy and spirit of the World Cup directly into the heart of our city,” said Rodney Barreto, co-chair of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee. “For 23 days, Bayfront Park will become a global gathering place.” The post Fan Festival makes Bayfront Park a World Cup gathering space appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/24/fan-festival-makes-bayfront-park-a-world-cup-gathering-space/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Abraham Galvan","publishDate":"2026-06-24T07:03:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWorld-Cup-11_2-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fan-festival-makes-bayfront-park-a-world-cup-gathering-space"},{"id":"5kd390","archiveId":"3cudfc","title":"World Cup will bring more than $1 billion to Miami","excerpt":"South Florida is expected to see a major economic boost from hosting seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, with a FIFA-commissioned study estimating the games could generate about $1.3 billion in economic impact. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Unlock the full story and the enti","content":"South Florida is expected to see a major economic boost from hosting seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, with a FIFA-commissioned study estimating the games could generate about $1.3 billion in economic impact. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Unlock the full story and the entire edition with a Miami Today subscription! Already a subscriber LOGIN here The post World Cup will bring more than $1 billion to Miami appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/24/world-cup-will-bring-more-than-1-billion-to-miami/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Kelly Sanchez","publishDate":"2026-06-24T07:00:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F07%2FbtnPremiumContent.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-will-bring-more-than-1-billion-to-miami"},{"id":"bqsnrz","archiveId":"h1dnw1","title":"Classifieds Ads","excerpt":"The post Classifieds Ads appeared first on Miami Today.","content":"The post Classifieds Ads appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/24/classifieds-ads-8/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Miami Today","publishDate":"2026-06-24T07:00:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FLegal-Ads-Classifieds-1008x1024.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"classifieds-ads"},{"id":"9pow2x","archiveId":"r8z79f","title":"FYI Miami: June 25, 2026","excerpt":"NEW COUNTY BORROWING: Miami-Dade commissioners last week authorized in a preliminary vote $380 million in special obligation bond borrowing to acquire capital assets, the largest being almost $100 million for a new detention facility. It’s been two years since the county last issued bonds for specia","content":"NEW COUNTY BORROWING: Miami-Dade commissioners last week authorized in a preliminary vote $380 million in special obligation bond borrowing to acquire capital assets, the largest being almost $100 million for a new detention facility. It’s been two years since the county last issued bonds for special and limited obligations with the principal and interest paid solely from legally available revenues that do not include property taxes. Beyond the detention center, the next-largest expenditures would be $20,165,000 for helicopter replacement for the sheriff’s office and $20 million for radio replacement for the Corrections and Rehabilitation Department. LOWER STORM FORECAST: Colorado State University researchers downgraded their projections for the hurricane season. Already anticipating a “somewhat below-normal” Atlantic hurricane season when the first forecast came out April 9, the research team now expects strong “El Niño” weather conditions that hamper storms. The school’s forecast now predicts 11 named storms, down from 13 in the April projections. Five storms are forecast to reach hurricane strength, with winds at or above 74 mph, instead of the six predicted earlier. The number of storms reaching major strength – category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale with sustained winds of 111 mph or greater – remained at two. An average storm season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, has 14 to 15 named storms, with seven reaching hurricane strength. LIMA SISTER CITY: Miami-Dade moved forward toward a sister city link to Lima, Peru, last week as the county commission directed its International Trade Consortium to negotiate the agreement and Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to execute it. Sister city agreements are long-term cooperative relationships through which cultural, art, educational, business and technical exchanges can be developed. Fundamental components are business and trade exchanges. The county and individual cities in Miami-Dade have dozens of such agreements. JURY SIZE TEST: The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether Florida’s law on jury size is constitutional. The high court last week agreed to hear the case of a Jupiter-based chiropractor convicted by a six-person jury of five counts of practicing chiropractic medicine with a suspended license. He petitioned the court in January, asking if his Sixth Amendment rights were violated by not being provided a trial by a 12-person jury when charged with a serious felony. Six-person juries are used in criminal cases that don’t involve the death penalty. These are some of the FYIs in this week’s edition. The entire content of this week’s FYIs and Insider sections is available by subscription only. To subscribe click here. The post FYI Miami: June 25, 2026 appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/24/fyi-miami-june-25-2026/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Miami Today","publishDate":"2026-06-24T07:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F07%2FFYI_Miami-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fyi-miami-june-25-2026"},{"id":"t9onuy","archiveId":"kthyay","title":"Cathy Leff: Leads Bakehouse Art Complex to add affordable housing","excerpt":"Since 2018, Cathy Leff has been helping lead the Bakehouse Art Complex as its executive director and prioritizing the renovation and expansion of the organization. Ms. Leff has focused on establishing Bakehouse as a model center of contemporary cultural production and an affordable housing campus fo","content":"Since 2018, Cathy Leff has been helping lead the Bakehouse Art Complex as its executive director and prioritizing the renovation and expansion of the organization. Ms. Leff has focused on establishing Bakehouse as a model center of contemporary cultural production and an affordable housing campus for artists by diversifying the artist community, building subsidy funding to ensure affordability, expanding programming, and expanding the campus’ infrastructure after recently acquiring an extra .3-acre parcel adjacent to the campus. The parcel significantly strengthens the organization’s ability to pursue its redevelopment vision and opens the possibility of developing additional affordable housing units by leveraging the site’s strategic adjacency and Bakehouse’s development rights, she said. “The existing land will make way for the next phase of development, including affordable artist housing, renovated and expanded studios and fabrication labs, public green spaces, and cultural gathering areas,” Ms. Leff said. “This acquisition further positions Bakehouse as a strong anchor institution in Wynwood Norte and strengthens its role in advancing community-centered and culture-driven revitalization, safeguarding a creative ecosystem essential to Miami’s long-term future.” In 2021, following a community-driven vision plan with Bakehouse’s participation, the City of Miami approved the Wynwood Norte Neighborhood Revitalization District, paving the way for Bakehouse to achieve its vision to become a community-embedded, live-work, cultural anchor. Prior to arriving at Bakehouse, Ms. Leff worked with Harvard Graduate School of Design from 2017 to 2019 on its Future of the American City | Miami initiative, an experience that impacted her thinking about Bakehouse’s greater role in the community, including its ability to address affordability, mobility, and resiliency/sustainability. From 1987 until 2014, she worked in and on The Wolfsonian-FIU, a museum and research center in Miami Beach dedicated to the study and appreciation of the persuasive power of art and design. During her 20-year tenure as director, she negotiated the gifting of the then-private collection of Mitchell Wolfson Jr. and helped integrate it into the public domain at Florida International University. Under her leadership, The Wolfsonian gained local, national and international acclaim, generating original and traveling exhibitions, producing books and scholarly publications, and encouraging and enabling new object-based research and teaching. Founded in 1985 inside a historic 1926 industrial bakery building, Bakehouse Art Complex has served for 40 years as one of Miami’s leading nonprofit artist residency organizations, supporting more than 100 artists annually through affordable studios, exhibitions, fabrication facilities, and professional development opportunities. “As Miami continues to face rapid urbanization and displacement pressures,” Ms. Leff added, “Bakehouse has increasingly emerged as a cultural anchor within Wynwood Norte, advancing artist-centered planning, affordability initiatives, community partnerships, and a program that is evolving to contribute to Miami’s aspirations of a center of creativity and cultural production.” Ms. Leff Spoke with Miami Today reporter Abraham Galvan. Read the full interview in this week’s print or digital edition of Miami Today. Full access is available exclusively to our subscribers. Click here to access your subscription or to subscribe! 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The post Cathy Leff: Leads Bakehouse Art Complex to add affordable housing appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/24/cathy-leff-leads-bakehouse-art-complex-to-add-affordable-housing/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Abraham Galvan","publishDate":"2026-06-24T07:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCathy-Leff.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"cathy-leff-leads-bakehouse-art-complex-to-add-affordable-housing"},{"id":"ivix85","archiveId":"h5l0f7","title":"South Florida's biggest America 250 and Fourth of July events: Where to celebrate in Miami and Broward","excerpt":"South Florida communities are preparing for one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in recent memory as cities across Miami-Dade and Broward counties mark the nation's 250th birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts, drone shows and family festivals.The 2026 holiday carries added significa","content":"South Florida communities are preparing for one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in recent memory as cities across Miami-Dade and Broward counties mark the nation's 250th birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts, drone shows and family festivals.The 2026 holiday carries added significance as the United States celebrates the semiquincentennial, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. From beachfront fireworks and patriotic parades to major concerts featuring national recording artists, South Florida residents will have dozens of options to celebrate throughout the holiday weekend.Miami-Dade CountyMiami: Tropical Park July 4th CelebrationMiami-Dade County's signature Independence Day celebration returns to Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4.The free event will feature live entertainment, food vendors, family activities and fireworks as part of the county's America 250 celebration.Miami: Bayfront Park's \"250 United\" CelebrationOne of South Florida's largest Fourth of July events will take place at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami.The \"250 United\" celebration runs from noon to midnight and will feature performances by Shaggy, Ashanti, Ja Rule, 112, The Fray, Willy Chirino and Orlando Mendez. The event will also include a drone show, an official FIFA World Cup fan zone and a midnight fireworks display commemorating America's 250th birthday.Miami: Fourth of July Family FestCharles Hadley Park will host the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Family Fest from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.The event, located at 1350 NW 50th St., will include food, music, fireworks and rides for children.Miami Beach: Fourth of July CelebrationsMiami Beach is hosting celebrations in both North Beach and South Beach.At Altos Del Mar Park, located at 76th Street and Collins Avenue, festivities run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature live entertainment and family activities.A separate celebration will take place at Lummus Park near 12th Street and Ocean Drive from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.Miami Gardens: Fourth of July & Juneteenth ExperienceMiami Gardens will host its Fourth of July and Juneteenth Experience at Risco Park, 19000 NW 37th Ave.Gates open at 4 p.m. and fireworks are scheduled for 9 p.m. The event includes food trucks, bounce houses, raffles, live entertainment and family activities.South Miami: Fourth of July CelebrationSouth Miami's annual Fourth of July Celebration will take place at Palmer Park, 6100 SW 67th Ave.The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with fireworks scheduled for 9 p.m.North Miami: Independence Day Celebration by the BayNorth Miami's \"Independence Day Celebration by the Bay\" returns to FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 NE 151st St.Gates open at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 p.m. The free event will feature food trucks, a kids zone and family-friendly activities while also celebrating North Miami's centennial year.Coral Gables: Fireworks ExtravaganzaThe City of Coral Gables will host its annual Fireworks Extravaganza at the Biltmore Hotel beginning at 7 p.m.The city is also offering a sensory-friendly viewing experience at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, featuring quieter activities, indoor quiet spaces and accommodations for guests with sensory sensitivities.Key Biscayne: Fourth of July ParadeKey Biscayne's traditional Fourth of July Parade begins at 11 a.m.Community groups, organizations and residents are expected to participate in one of South Florida's longest-running Independence Day traditions.Homestead: Race to the FourthThe City of Homestead will host \"Race to the Fourth\" at Homestead-Miami Speedway from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.The free event features a large kids zone with rides, inflatables, games and family entertainment.Miami: Salute to Service BashMiami-Dade Parks will continue the celebration on July 5 with the Salute to Service Bash at Tropical Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The volunteer-focused event honors military members, veterans and first responders through community service projects.Broward CountyFort Lauderdale: Fourth of July SpectacularFort Lauderdale's Fourth of July Spectacular at Las Olas Oceanside Park and Fort Lauderdale Beach is expected to be one of Broward County's largest celebrations.Activities begin at noon and continue through 9:15 p.m. The event includes live music, water slides, arts and crafts, games and family activities.Country singer Walker Hayes is scheduled to perform. A drone show is planned for 8:45 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9 p.m.Miramar: Fourth of July CelebrationMiramar Regional Park will host the city's annual Independence Day Celebration from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.The free event includes food trucks, a kid zone, live entertainment and a fireworks show beginning at 9 p.m.Coral Springs: Fourth of July CelebrationCoral Springs' Fourth of July Celebration takes place at Mullins Park from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.The event features live entertainment, food and family activities before fireworks begin at 8:45 p.m.Deerfield Beach: Fourth of July CelebrationDeerfield Beach will celebrate Independence Day at the Main Beach Area from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.The beachfront event concludes with a fireworks display at 9 p.m.Hollywood: Star-Spangled SpectacularHollywood's annual Star-Spangled Spectacular returns to the Hollywood Broadwalk from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.The celebration includes live entertainment, family activities and a fireworks show along the beach.Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: Parade and Family Fun DayLauderdale-by-the-Sea will kick off the holiday with a parade at 10 a.m. followed by a Family Fun Day at El Prado Park.The celebration concludes with fireworks at 9 p.m.Sunrise: July 4th CelebrationSunrise's festivities begin with a parade from 9 a.m. to noon at City Park for food, entertainment and family activities.The celebration then moves outside Amerant Bank Arena from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a drone show, live concert and fireworks.Pembroke Pines: Independence Day CelebrationPembroke Pines will host its annual Independence Day Celebration at the Pines Recreation Center beginning at 6 p.m.The event is expected to feature live entertainment, family activities and fireworks as part of the city's America 250 observances.As many of these events are expected to attract large crowds, organizers recommend arriving early, reviewing parking information in advance and checking for weather-related updates before heading out. With America 250 celebrations taking place across South Florida, residents will have no shortage of opportunities to celebrate the nation's milestone birthday.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-fourth-of-july-events-2026-america-250-miami-broward-fireworks-parades-concerts/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami  Team","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:05:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2Fef47a91b-cef7-4a3e-b92e-3c27aeed448a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fe5e4712b1d7340278db15f257d627d96%2Fcbsmiami-america-250-events-main-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-biggest-america-250-and-fourth-of-july-events-where-to-celebrate-in-miami-and-broward"},{"id":"3byz6o","archiveId":"naqq3d","title":"New Lionel Messi statue goes viral for all the wrong reasons","excerpt":"Congratulations, Dwyane Wade! You just moved down on the list of South Florida athletes with the worst statues.","content":"Congratulations, Dwyane Wade! You just moved down on the list of South Florida athletes with the worst statues.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/new-lionel-messi-statue-goes-viral-for-all-the-wrong-reasons-40561469/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"B. Scott McLendon","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:32:32.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F04%2FMessi-Photo-by-MES.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"new-lionel-messi-statue-goes-viral-for-all-the-wrong-reasons"},{"id":"ubs9pn","archiveId":"8sku8r","title":"Grove Sailing Club secures a 40-year lease with city","excerpt":"The Coconut Grove Sailing Club has secured a landmark 40-year lease approval with the City of Miami, ensuring long-term stability for the historic waterfront institution and reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the Coconut Grove community. Approved by the City of Miami Commission following month","content":"The Coconut Grove Sailing Club has secured a landmark 40-year lease approval with the City of Miami, ensuring long-term stability for the historic waterfront institution and reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the Coconut Grove community. Approved by the City of Miami Commission following months of collaboration and engagement with city leadership, the new […] The post Grove Sailing Club secures a 40-year lease with city first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/grove-sailing-club-secures-a-40-year-lease-with-city/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:22:28.000Z","category":"nightlife","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSailing-Club-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"grove-sailing-club-secures-a-40-year-lease-with-city"},{"id":"uawm4w","archiveId":"df6hcg","title":"Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in South Florida with Fourth of July parades, festivities","excerpt":"South Florida will be kicking off Independence Day celebrations with festive parades, family-friendly events, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. At Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade County previewed its own spin on the 250th anniversary landmark moment, called “Miami-Dade 250.” “On July ","content":"South Florida will be kicking off Independence Day celebrations with festive parades, family-friendly events, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. At Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade County previewed its own spin on the 250th anniversary landmark moment, called “Miami-Dade 250.” “On July 4, residents from all over the county will be going to hopefully the Tropical Park for Miami-Dade 250th Independence Day Celebration,” said Arnold Palmer, Chief of Public Safety for Miami-Dade County. The county kicked off the month with its “Our county, Our country” community art competition in collaboration with American Airlines. It will be open to all who live in the county. The competition will be centered around the theme of how Miami-Dade fits into the story of the nation. “Through their creative and imagination participation, will help let tell our story to the community’s unique contributions to our nation’s journey,” said Palmer. Two winners will be announced: one youth and one adult. They’ll receive special recognition for their artwork, including a display at Miami International Airport. For the anniversary of our nation’s founding, South Florida residents can reflect on Miami-Dade’s place in America’s evolving story through community events. “‘Miami-Dade 250’ is not just a one-day celebration. All year long, we are celebrating the people and the ideas that have painted our history. We are strengthening civic engagement, and most importantly, we are creating opportunities for all of you, the residents of Miami-Dade County, to join us and participate in a historic milestone,” said Palmer. The Museum of Miami will feature founding era documents and artifacts from South Florida as part of a nationwide exhibit. “The story of America has always been written by the people who contribute their talents, ideas, service and voices to their communities. That is exactly what ‘Miami-Dade 250’ is all about,” said Palmer. From Miami to Broward, residents and visitors can enjoy a day filled with patriotic pride and community events that can be found below. Miami-Dade Events Key Biscayne Fourth of July Parade– The 67th Anniversary Fourth of July Parade will start promptly at 11 a.m. on July 4 with live music and a community barbecue. Miami Beach Fourth of July Events– Celebrate Independence Day on July 4 with music and festivities in South Beach and North Beach as the city lights up both ends of its shoreline for the Fourth of July. Celebrations will be held in North Beach at Altos Del Mar Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and in South Beach on Ocean Drive starting at 8 p.m. The City of Miami Beach will also be holding a roller disco event at the Miami Beach Bandshell from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Guests are encouraged to bring their own skates or blades. Rentals will also be available, with free rentals offered to Miami Beach residents with valid ID. Non-skaters can still enjoy the music and atmosphere from the Club Box Deck. The event is free with RSVP. Tropical Park Fourth of July Celebration– Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and a fireworks display that will highlight an Independence Day celebration at Tropical Park. The celebration takes place on July 4 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Homestead Race to the Fourth Celebration– Presented by the City of Homestead, Race to the Fourth takes place July 4 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The annual event is part of the city’s Fourth of July tradition and coincides with the America 250 anniversary. The celebration will include fireworks, a drone show, and family activities. Coral Gables Fourth of July Event– The City of Coral Gables and The Biltmore Hotel invite the community to attend a Gables Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza on Saturday, July 4 on the grounds of the historic Biltmore Hotel located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue. In addition to the fireworks this year, the city will feature a drone show marking America’s 250th anniversary through patriotic imagery and Coral Gables landmarks brought to life in the night sky. Broward Events Fort Lauderdale Beach Fourth of July Celebration– The City of Fort Lauderdale will be having a Fourth of July Spectacular event starting at 12 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. The celebration will have many activities, music, and entertainment that will happen around the beach and Las Olas Oceanside Park, with a fireworks show on the ocean for everyone to watch at the end of the night. Plantation Fourth of July Celebration– The Fourth of July celebration will kick off with a parade at the intersection of Broward Boulevard and Northwest 46th Avenue. The parade will head west to Northwest 69th Avenue, turn right on Northwest 4th Street, and end at City Hall with an awards ceremony. The fun continues all day with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Miramar Fourth of July Celebration– The City of Miramar will host an Independence Day celebration from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Miramar Regional Park. The celebration will be filled with fun, food, music, and family-friendly activities, followed by a fireworks show. Pembroke Pines Fourth of July Celebration– The City of Pembroke Pines invites all ages to a Colonial-themed, patriotic celebration honoring 250 years of the nation’s independence! The celebration will be on July 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., ending with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. at the Pines Recreation Center. Step into a night filled with live music with DJ Felix Sama and Remix Band, free rides and bounce houses, face painting, 20+ family-friendly activities at Firecracker Fun Zone, pie-eating contests, and more! Palmer said they will continue recognizing veterans through appreciative events to make sure their stories are celebrated as well.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/celebrate-americas-250th-birthday-in-south-florida-with-fourth-of-july-parades-festivities/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:08:31.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F060426-Celebrate-Americas-250th-birthday-in-South-Florida-with-parades-festivities-and-fireworks.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"celebrate-americas-250th-birthday-in-south-florida-with-fourth-of-july-parades-festivities"},{"id":"ltoo7z","archiveId":"wfrf3a","title":"MDFR demonstrates rip current rescue","excerpt":"As summer beach attendance increases across Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) conducted a live rip current rescue demonstration that highlighted the dangers of one of Florida’s leading water hazards and the lifesaving response of MDFR Ocean Rescue lifeguards. On Thursday, June 11, MDF","content":"As summer beach attendance increases across Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) conducted a live rip current rescue demonstration that highlighted the dangers of one of Florida’s leading water hazards and the lifesaving response of MDFR Ocean Rescue lifeguards. On Thursday, June 11, MDFR Ocean Rescue lifeguards conducted a realistic water rescue scenario at the […] The post MDFR demonstrates rip current rescue first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/mdfr-demonstrates-rip-current-rescue/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:13:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FRip-current-rescue-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mdfr-demonstrates-rip-current-rescue"},{"id":"y8bv1q","archiveId":"bunnpz","title":"Driver hospitalized after dump truck crash on I-95 in Miami","excerpt":"A driver was hospitalized following a dump truck crash on Interstate 95 in Miami. City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to what appeared to be a dump truck slammed against the rails approaching State Road 836, Monday morning. According to Miami Fire Rescue, the 49-year-old driver was ","content":"A driver was hospitalized following a dump truck crash on Interstate 95 in Miami. City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to what appeared to be a dump truck slammed against the rails approaching State Road 836, Monday morning. According to Miami Fire Rescue, the 49-year-old driver was rushed to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency. Traffic was backed up for miles, but it has since cleared.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/driver-hospitalized-after-dump-truck-crash-on-i-95-in-miami/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:26:20.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062926-1-hospitalized-after-dump-truck-crash-on-I-95-in-Miami.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"driver-hospitalized-after-dump-truck-crash-on-i-95-in-miami"},{"id":"gqxtjs","archiveId":"rljyw7","title":"Feels-like temperatures in South Florida to soar into triple-digits on Monday","excerpt":"It's going to be a hazy and hot start to the new workweek here in South Florida on Monday. There's also a low chance of seeing showers and thunderstorms, but the risk will rise as we get deeper into the week.","content":"It's going to be a hazy and hot start to the new workweek here in South Florida on Monday. There's also a low chance of seeing showers and thunderstorms, but the risk will rise as we get deeper into the week.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/feels-like-temperatures-in-south-florida-to-soar-into-triple-digits-on-monday/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:03:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2F92ccf098-a72e-4000-bed2-dcca3563bec9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F1523dd992663b992ef26836cb731bd27%2Faf24650d0ebc489fb2783cb9e8769ebf.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"feels-like-temperatures-in-south-florida-to-soar-into-triple-digits-on-monday"},{"id":"5v1723","archiveId":"2rzysf","title":"Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump. The 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ball","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump. The 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots to arrive and be counted some number of days after the election, provided they are postmarked by Election Day. The outcome spares officials the headache of changing their ballot rules just a few months before the 2026 midterm congressional elections. In just over half those states, the more forgiving deadlines apply only to ballots cast by military and overseas voters. Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote the court’s majority opinion, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and the three liberal justices. Federal laws setting a single Election Day “leave open when those votes must be received,” Barrett wrote. Congress could change the law, she said. “If varied deadlines for ballot receipt similarly call for a national solution, the American people must choose it through their elected representatives,” Barrett wrote. The legal challenge was part of Trump’s broader attack on most mail balloting, which he has said breeds fraud despite strong evidence to the contrary and years of experience in numerous states. Trump has repeatedly claimed that his loss to Joe Biden in 2020 resulted from fraud even though more than 60 court decisions and his own attorney general said that argument had no merit. Trump called the court ruling a “tremendous loss” and renewed his call for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which has made it through the House of Representatives but not the Senate. “There is only one reason to oppose — CHEATING!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The court heard arguments in March in a case from Mississippi pitting the state against Trump’s Republican administration and the Republican and Libertarian parties. At issue was whether federal law sets a single Election Day that requires ballots to be both cast by voters and received by state officials. The federal appeals court in New Orleans struck down a Mississippi law allowing ballots to be counted if they arrive within five business days of the election and are postmarked by Election Day. The outcome is a “sigh of relief” for a lot of election administrators, said Stephen Richer, a Republican and the former top election administrator in Arizona’s Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix. A ruling in favor of the Republican National Committee “would have created a whole host of administrative challenges for the affected states,” said Richer, who is now a legal fellow at the Cato Institute. RNC officials did not immediately respond Monday to email and telephone requests for comment.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/politics/supreme-court-rules-states-can-count-late-arriving-mailed-ballots-rejecting-trump-led-challenge/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:57:09.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2025%2F10%2F100625-mail-in-ballots.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"supreme-court-rules-states-can-count-late-arriving-mailed-ballots-rejecting-trump-led-challenge"},{"id":"diqrr3","archiveId":"nga7li","title":"Atlantic Fire continues to rage in Everglades in western Broward County","excerpt":"A wildfire burning in the Florida Everglades in western Broward County is continuing to burn as crews monitor the blaze after crews got a handle on other fires that have been burning in Miami-Dade. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri has the latest from Coral Springs.","content":"A wildfire burning in the Florida Everglades in western Broward County is continuing to burn as crews monitor the blaze after crews got a handle on other fires that have been burning in Miami-Dade. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri has the latest from Coral Springs.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/crews-continue-work-to-extinguish-wildfire-burning-in-broward/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:14:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2Fd0281c24-20f1-4ed1-811e-0dcd164e6ea2%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F0c37cedf1cb61bcb663e6d72e40ec21e%2F3b6237710c47fff2079acf584d011830.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlantic-fire-continues-to-rage-in-everglades-in-western-broward-county"},{"id":"n8q1pc","archiveId":"c3hzk6","title":"180-acre wildfire burning near Sawgrass Expressway in west Broward County, officials say","excerpt":"Firefighters are responding to a wildfire burning in the Everglades west of Tamarac that has grown to about 180 acres and remains uncontained, according to the Florida Forest Service.As of 11:30 p.m. Sunday, the wildfire was 0% contained, the Florida Forest Service reported. The fire is burning on t","content":"Firefighters are responding to a wildfire burning in the Everglades west of Tamarac that has grown to about 180 acres and remains uncontained, according to the Florida Forest Service.As of 11:30 p.m. Sunday, the wildfire was 0% contained, the Florida Forest Service reported. The fire is burning on the Everglades side of the Sawgrass Expressway near Commercial Boulevard in west Broward County.Wildfire west of Tamarac grows to 100 acres, still uncontained. Alyssa Dzikowski/ CBS Miami Digital Team Smoke from the fire could be seen rising over the Sawgrass Expressway Sunday evening.Despite the growing fire, officials have not announced any road closures or air quality alerts as of Sunday evening.The Florida Forest Service has classified the incident as an active wildfire in Broward County's Everglades field unit.Locals watch as wildfire burns uncontained through the EvergladesA trail of flames illuminates the night sky as the Atlantic fire burns through the Everglades. As of Sunday night, it burned 180 acres and is zero percent contained.\"It's crazy, I've never seen this before in my life. I've lived for 42 years in South Florida, and this is the first time I've ever seen a wildfire live,\" said Travis Davis.The wildfire, drawling in dozens of locals, gathering at the Sawgrass Trailhead to watch it smolder, drawing mixed reaction from onlookers.\"A little bit sad, I think like animals are losing their homes,\" said Adrien Casas.\"It's sad at the same time to think about the wildlife to think that it's hard for our firefighters to get out there and even try to control something like this,\" said Age Casas.The Atlantic Fire happening after several other wildfires ignited across south Florida earlier this month.Though the Atlantic fire appears to be impacting the Everglades at this time, some people who live nearby say they're concerned.\"I suffer from asthma myself and so does my son, so this is one of the things that brought it to my attention to see which way the winds were blowing in,\" said Age Casas.Right now, it's unclear what started the fire.CBS Miami will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/100-acre-brush-fire-burning-near-sawgrass-expressway-in-west-broward-county-officials-say/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Zachary  Bynum","publishDate":"2026-06-29T03:57:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2Fd17cb097-9780-41c8-858e-31f0dc5a61d0%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F503a3ace8854ab93dc74ba388f2cad05%2Fcbs-news-atlanta-logo-53.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"180-acre-wildfire-burning-near-sawgrass-expressway-in-west-broward-county-officials-say"},{"id":"u1ayof","archiveId":"3gn6gz","title":"Inside the debate over Related Ross exec’s West Palm board nomination","excerpt":"The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority and the city of West Palm Beach drew resident opposition recently over the potential appointment of Jordan Rathlev, an executive vice president at Related Ross. Rathlev is among the candidates vying for one of four open seats on the DDA’s seven-memb","content":"The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority and the city of West Palm Beach drew resident opposition recently over the potential appointment of Jordan Rathlev, an executive vice president at Related Ross. Rathlev is among the candidates vying for one of four open seats on the DDA’s seven-member board. Rathlev’s nomination by Mayor Keith James was delayed from the June 22 city commission meeting, and a city spokesperson told The Real Deal that the nomination was postponed because Rathlev was out of town. However, city commission rules do not require board appointees to attend meetings during consideration of their nominations. […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/26/west-palm-beach-residents-decry-related-ross-nomination/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Eman Elshahawy","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:35:29.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FInside-the-debate-over-Related-Ross-execs-West-Palm-board-nomination-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"inside-the-debate-over-related-ross-execs-west-palm-board-nomination"},{"id":"gjl3g4","archiveId":"88zsmi","title":"Pair accused of stealing shopper’s wallet at Aventura Mall, racking up thousands in fraudulent charges","excerpt":"Two men are facing multiple felony charges after investigators said they distracted a shopper inside an elevator at Aventura Mall, stole her wallet without her noticing and used her stolen credit cards to make thousands of dollars in fraudulent purchases. Santiago Sabino Duron, 55, and Orlando Julio","content":"Two men are facing multiple felony charges after investigators said they distracted a shopper inside an elevator at Aventura Mall, stole her wallet without her noticing and used her stolen credit cards to make thousands of dollars in fraudulent purchases. Santiago Sabino Duron, 55, and Orlando Julio Torres, 55, are charged with grand theft, fraudulent use of a credit card, fraudulent use of personal identification information and criminal solicitation, according to an arrest report. Police said the theft happened June 14 after the victim entered an elevator near Macy’s with the two suspects. Investigators said Duron distracted the victim while Torres removed her wallet from her purse without her noticing. According to police, the stolen credit cards were later used to make a $3,421.86 purchase at the Apple Store in Aventura Mall and a $962.99 purchase at a Target in North Miami, along with other fraudulent transactions. The victim also reported her Michael Kors wallet, about $675 in cash and personal identification documents stolen. Investigators arrested both men Sunday after a license plate reader alerted officers that Torres’ vehicle had entered Aventura Mall. Both men were booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center and are scheduled to appear in court Monday morning. Judge found probable cause and issued $15,150 bond for Duron, plus ICE Hold Judge found probable cause and issued $22,950 bond for Torres.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/pair-accused-of-stealing-shoppers-wallet-at-aventura-mall-racking-up-thousands-in-fraudulent-charges/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Allyson Castillo","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:13:31.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FSantiago-Sabino-Duron.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"pair-accused-of-stealing-shoppers-wallet-at-aventura-mall-racking-up-thousands-in-fraudulent-charges"},{"id":"77j0h3","archiveId":"15zrsv","title":"Druski becomes youngest host in BET Awards history as Lauryn Hill, Teyana Taylor receive top honors","excerpt":"Columbia-born, Atlanta-raised comedian and internet personality Druski is making history Sunday night as the youngest host ever of the BET Awards.The 31-year-old entertainer surpassed Kevin Hart, who previously held the record after hosting the awards show in 2011. Host Druski speaks during the BET ","content":"Columbia-born, Atlanta-raised comedian and internet personality Druski is making history Sunday night as the youngest host ever of the BET Awards.The 31-year-old entertainer surpassed Kevin Hart, who previously held the record after hosting the awards show in 2011. Host Druski speaks during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher The ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrates achievements across music, television, film and sports. The night's special honors include the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award for Lauryn Hill and the first-ever Icon of the Year Award for Teyana Taylor, recognizing their lasting impact on music and culture. Performers include Cardi B, Doechii, Queen Latifah, Common, Tems and several other artists, while Cardi B enters the night leading all nominees.  2026 BET Awards WinnersAlbum of the Year: Clipse &mdash; Let God Sort Em OutBest Female Hip Hop Artist: Cardi BBest Female R&B/Pop Artist: KehlaniBest Male R&B/Pop Artist: Leon ThomasBest Actress: Teyana TaylorVideo Director of the Year: Teyana \"Spike-Tey\" TaylorBET Her Award: \"girl, get up.\" &mdash; Doechii feat. SZASportswoman of the Year: A'ja WilsonSportsman of the Year: Jalen BrunsonFashion Vanguard Award: Teyana TaylorPulse Award: DruskiIcon of the Year: Teyana TaylorLiving Legend Icon Award: Lauryn HillUltimate Icon Award: Sylvia Rhone","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/druski-becomes-youngest-host-in-bet-awards-history-as-lauryn-hill-teyana-taylor-receive-top-honors/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Zachary  Bynum","publishDate":"2026-06-29T03:50:23.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2F62ad166d-fa00-423e-a377-91ef641b8fe5%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F88da52ece75580b6e3632e5c84f74ad5%2Fap26180017921668.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"druski-becomes-youngest-host-in-bet-awards-history-as-lauryn-hill-teyana-taylor-receive-top-honors"},{"id":"8kgzmd","archiveId":"7x5ez6","title":"Thousands flock to Miami for rare viewing of FIFA World Cup Trophy","excerpt":"Fans waited for hours in the South Florida heat for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the original FIFA World Cup trophy on display at Miami’s Freedom Tower. Usually kept under tight security in Switzerland, the iconic prize drew crowds eager to witness soccer history up close.","content":"Fans waited for hours in the South Florida heat for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the original FIFA World Cup trophy on display at Miami’s Freedom Tower. Usually kept under tight security in Switzerland, the iconic prize drew crowds eager to witness soccer history up close.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/thousands-flock-to-miami-for-rare-viewing-of-fifa-world-cup-trophy/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-29T03:31:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F29%2Faa55e788-dbf9-4a18-8a69-43f6bca9db4e%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fabd45ec149a83e978cd6cdec7ab6485b%2F6a5a961b4a77250340ea94d00f609817.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"thousands-flock-to-miami-for-rare-viewing-of-fifa-world-cup-trophy"},{"id":"s5fyh8","archiveId":"4igm5x","title":"The Equal Rights Amendment: A promise unfulfilled","excerpt":"\"Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.\" That's all the Equal Rights Amendment says. No mention even of women. Just 24 words. Fighting words written by Alice Paul, a driving force behind the passage, finally, in 1920 o","content":"\"Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.\" That's all the Equal Rights Amendment says. No mention even of women. Just 24 words. Fighting words written by Alice Paul, a driving force behind the passage, finally, in 1920 of the vote for women. Paul first submitted a version of the ERA to Congress in 1923. The fight to get it passed took nearly 50 years, until 1972. Getting it ratified by three-quarters of the states was supposed to be the easy part. \"Why? Because it was based on justice and common sense and fairness,\" said 87-year-old feminist writer Letty Cottin Pogrebin. One of the founders of Ms. Magazine, Pogrebin is a titan of the women's movement. She said she believed, \"by 1975, the country will wake up and we'll have equality.\"Marchers in Springfield, Ill., demonstrate for passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, May 16, 1976. AP Photo Wrong! The opposition was ferocious. Its loudest voice: conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, who said in 1983, \"Women do have ambition and work hard, but most women choose to apply those energies to building their family.\"Congress set a time limit for the ratification process, until 1982. But the yes votes stalled at 35, three short of the 38 states needed. Even without the ERA, change has come. Exhibit A: Letty Cottin Pogrebin, at the beginning of her career in the early 1960s, compared to her granddaughter, Maya, and daughter, Robin. According to Pogrebin, sixty years ago, \"There was a set of pink cards in every employment agency that were women's jobs, and blue cards that were men's jobs.\"Robin Rogrebin, 61, has been a prominent New York Times journalist for more than 30 years. \"It wasn't as if I grew up conscious of barriers,\" she said. \"My generation had the luxury of my mother's generation breaking down the doors for us. So, we were not taking to the streets ourselves. I just didn't feel like we were putting all our chips on the ERA.\"Correspondent Martha Teichner with Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Letty's granddaughter Maya Klaris, and daughter Robin Pogrebin. CBS News Twenty-seven-year-old Maya Klaris works in finance. \"A lot of women I know, their ultimate goal is to be wives and mothers,\" she said.Klaris does intend to have a career, a big one. But the Equal Rights Amendment? Not something that ever crossed her mind. \"I never really considered the fact that I was a woman in the way I was living my life,\" she said. \"When I was, you know, told about we were doing this, it was kind of like, do women not have equal rights under the law?\"That's right! In 2020, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the ERA. But the deadline was long past. So, a constitutional guarantee of equality for women is still nonexistent. Meanwhile, battles thought to have been decided once and for all &ndash; over reproductive rights, equal pay, military service and more &ndash; are battles once again.WEB EXCLUSIVE: Watch an extended conversation with Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Robin Pogrebin and Maya Klaris (Video) Extended interview: Feminism then and now 22:31 For more info:Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Ms. Magazine co-founderRobin Pogrebin, New York Times culture reporter Story produced by Marty Raffalli. Editor: Carol Ross.Join CBS for \"The Great American Block Party 250,\" a primetime special on Saturday, July 4, hosted by CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil and Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner, featuring live musical performances, celebrations around the country, and the largest fireworks show in history in the skies over the nation's capital. Tune in July 4 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and stream it on Paramount+ and CBS News 24/7.See also:2023: Senate fails to advance Equal Rights AmendmentThe Equal Rights Amendment is stalled, will it ever become law?A tribute to monumental women (\"Sunday Morning\")How suffragists finally won the right to vote for women (\"Sunday Morning\")","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/the-equal-rights-amendment-era/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Martha  Teichner","publishDate":"2026-06-28T13:51:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2F1fdddcb0-c39a-4722-b115-ad279e036404%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F9085cb69fee5873005c41a9cdfdbe738%2Fratify-era-protest-1280-getty-483013167.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-equal-rights-amendment-a-promise-unfulfilled"},{"id":"nee5iu","archiveId":"t5gvd7","title":"Nightmare over? What to know about the closure of Alligator Alcatraz","excerpt":"It's still unclear who's going to cover more than $500M spent on contractors and vendors.","content":"It's still unclear who's going to cover more than $500M spent on contractors and vendors.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/nightmare-over-what-to-know-about-the-closure-of-alligator-alcatraz-40561334/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"B. Scott McLendon","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:32:57.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2Fww-media%2Fmediaserver%2Fmia%2F2025-32%2Faa_protest_9.webp","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"nightmare-over-what-to-know-about-the-closure-of-alligator-alcatraz"},{"id":"adn52v","archiveId":"pk9wzq","title":"Winter Haven woman crowned Miss Florida 2026; winner, 23, is a ballet dancer and USF science major","excerpt":"LAKELAND, Fla. (WSVN) — The Sunshine State has a new Miss Florida. Twenty-three-year-old-year-old Alexandra de Roos won the title at the end of Saturday night’s ceremony, held at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. De Roos, a Winter Haven native, is the reigning Miss Manatee County. She’s a student a","content":"LAKELAND, Fla. (WSVN) — The Sunshine State has a new Miss Florida. Twenty-three-year-old-year-old Alexandra de Roos won the title at the end of Saturday night’s ceremony, held at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. De Roos, a Winter Haven native, is the reigning Miss Manatee County. She’s a student at the University of South Florida, where she is majoring in biomedical sciences and psychology. De Roos is also a classically trained ballet dancer and an advocate for brain injury awareness. She will represent Florida at Miss America in September That ceremony is set to take place in West Palm Beach.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/florida/winter-haven-woman-crowned-miss-florida-2026-winner-23-is-a-ballet-dancer-and-usf-science-major/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:19:58.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260629_Miss_Florida_crowned_video.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"winter-haven-woman-crowned-miss-florida-2026-winner-23-is-a-ballet-dancer-and-usf-science-major"},{"id":"s55i3h","archiveId":"8cqdf9","title":"Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history at BET Awards","excerpt":"LOS ANGELES (AP) — After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience Sunday with an impromptu performance of her 1998 classic “Ex-Factor” after accepting the Living Legend Icon Award before closing the show with “Everything Is Eve","content":"LOS ANGELES (AP) — After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience Sunday with an impromptu performance of her 1998 classic “Ex-Factor” after accepting the Living Legend Icon Award before closing the show with “Everything Is Everything.” Introduced by Ice Cube, the eight-time Grammy winner was honored with performances at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater from SZA, Doechii, Lizzo, Queen Latifah, Common, her children Selah Marley and Zion Marley, who revisited songs from Hill’s stellar catalog while she stood smiling, singing along and applauding throughout the tribute. After she accepted the honor, Hill encouraged artists to embrace their gifts and remain true to their purpose. “I fight for y’all,” Hill said. “And fighting for y’all is me fighting for myself, it’s me fighting for my children, it’s me fighting for my community.” The Living Legend Icon Award recognizes pioneers whose work has remained culturally essential across generations. Hill first emerged as a member of the Fugees before releasing her landmark solo debut, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” featuring classics including “Doo Wop (That Thing),” “Ex-Factor” and “Everything Is Everything.” Janet Jackson surprises Teyana Taylor with honor Teyana Taylor fought back tears Sunday after an emotional surprise at the BET Awards: Janet Jackson walked onto the stage to present Taylor with the Icon of the Year Award. Taylor, visibly stunned as Jackson received a standing ovation, embraced the music legend before thanking one of her biggest inspirations. “They did not tell me Janet was coming,” Taylor said through tears. “There will be no me without you.” Presenting the award, Jackson praised Taylor’s relentless work ethic and artistic range, highlighting her Golden Globe win for best supporting actress in “One Battle After Another” and calling her gifts “God-given.” The Icon of the Year Award recognizes a creative force whose influence is shaping culture. Taylor has evolved from a multiplatinum recording artist into an award-winning actor, director, producer and choreographer. Accepting the honor, Taylor reflected on her two-decade career. “I worked my (expletives) off 20 years,” she said. “So I’m not accepting what I’ve earned with arrogance. I’m accepting what I’ve earned with gratitude.” BET Awards remembers Clive Davis, Richard Smallwood and other trailblazers The BET Awards paused to honor influential figures from music and entertainment who died over the past year during an emotional in memoriam tribute. Erica Campbell of Mary Mary introduced the segment by reflecting on the enduring legacies left behind by those who died, paying special tribute to the late gospel composer Richard Smallwood, whose music she said strengthened her faith. She also remembered the late music executive Clive Davis, who died earlier this week at 94, before performing Whitney Houston’s “I Love the Lord” with Le’Andria Johnson. The tribute remembered Smallwood, Davis, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and others whose contributions left a lasting mark on music, television and culture. D’Angelo honored with all-star tribute The show also celebrated the late D’Angelo’s legacy with a star-studded tribute that opened with appearances by his three children. Ari Lennox, BJ the Chicago Kid, Durand Bernarr, George Clinton and RAYE were among the artists who honored the singer with performances of his music, celebrating the enduring influence of one of R&B’s most acclaimed voices. Sylvia Rhone honored for shaping generations of artists Music executive Sylvia Rhone received the BET Ultimate Icon Award in recognition of her groundbreaking leadership and lasting impact on the music industry. Presented by Kelly Rowland, the honor celebrated Rhone’s trailblazing career as the first Black woman to lead a major record company owned by a Fortune 500 corporation. A video tribute featured messages from artists including Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes, highlighting her role in helping develop the careers of performers such as Tracy Chapman, Brandy, Erykah Badu, Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi, Future, Travis Scott and Tyler, the Creator. While accepting the award, Rhone dedicated the honor to the artists and creative teams she has worked alongside throughout her career. “Tonight’s honor bears my name, but it really belongs to all of us who create culture,” she said. Rhone also used the moment to urge the music industry to protect artists as artificial intelligence reshapes the business. “We make the algorithm. The algorithm doesn’t make us,” she said. “We must honor the musician. We must compensate the creator.” She concluded by calling on the industry to ensure the next generation of artists has the opportunity to create “the songs that will change the world.” Druski opens BET Awards with dramatic entrance Druski made a grand entrance to kick off the BET Awards on Sunday, descending from the rafters in a harness as a choir filled the theater with a rendition of Kirk Franklin’s “Revolution,” setting the tone for a night celebrating music, comedy and culture. The comedian and digital creator made history by becoming the youngest host of the ceremony. The show’s opening performances featured Kehlani, who sang “Folded” with Jamie Foxx and his daughter, Anelise Estelle Foxx, on guitar. Don Toliver also performed his hits “E85” and “Body.” Accepting the award for best female R&B/pop artist, Kehlani admitted she hadn’t prepared a speech, instead marveling that “Janet Jackson is here,” before telling the icon she was “really honored to be here” among the night’s talent. Druski, 31, surpassed Kevin Hart, who previously held the distinction as the BET Award’s youngest host when he emceed in 2011. Throughout the night, Druski leaned into his comedic persona with appearances alongside Martin Lawrence and Latto. Lawrence jokingly shut down Druski’s pitch to appear in the next “Bad Boys” film before teasing his upcoming Paramount+ series, while Latto playfully poked fun at the host during one of the show’s transitions. Druski also spoofed Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic freestyle. Druski became one of entertainment’s fastest-rising stars through his viral sketches before expanding into sold-out comedy tours and collaborations with artists including Drake and Snoop Dogg, as well as appearances alongside figures like Tom Brady and Timothée Chalamet. Hip-hop pioneer MC Lyte returned as the show’s announcer.","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/lauryn-hill-honored-janet-jackson-stuns-teyana-taylor-and-druski-makes-history-at-bet-awards/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:40:38.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F269629_Druski_BET_Awards.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lauryn-hill-honored-janet-jackson-stuns-teyana-taylor-and-druski-makes-history-at-bet-awards"},{"id":"namrl2","archiveId":"vjt1cz","title":"7 songs by Miami artists you need to listen to this month","excerpt":"The summer is heating up — and so is the diverse local music scene.","content":"The summer is heating up — and so is the diverse local music scene.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/songs-by-miami-artists-to-listen-to-in-june-40561444/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Shawn Macomber","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:00:19.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2Fww-media%2Fmediaserver%2Fmia%2F2018-11%2F9-dsc_7471-copy.webp","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"7-songs-by-miami-artists-you-need-to-listen-to-this-month"},{"id":"tnydnb","archiveId":"1bii2e","title":"Real estate fraud ringleaders sent to prison, SEC targets sales agent in case","excerpt":"A married couple who led a $56 million real estate scheme was sentenced to prison, as a new civil lawsuit accuses a third person for his role in the massive fraud that duped investors, many of them losing their retirement funds, according to court records. Janalie Camille Bingham, who also goes by J","content":"A married couple who led a $56 million real estate scheme was sentenced to prison, as a new civil lawsuit accuses a third person for his role in the massive fraud that duped investors, many of them losing their retirement funds, according to court records. Janalie Camille Bingham, who also goes by Janalie Camille Joseph, and her husband, Jean Joseph, were sentenced this month after pleading guilty this year to charges tied to the scheme they allegedly ran through Bingham’s West Palm Beach-based firm Wells Real Estate Investment. They were accused of inducing people to invest in properties, marketing the […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/26/wells-real-estate-fraud-two-sentenced-sec-sues-third/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Lidia Dinkova, Matthew Elo","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_Wells-Real-Estate-Fraud-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"real-estate-fraud-ringleaders-sent-to-prison-sec-targets-sales-agent-in-case"},{"id":"mrj1b0","archiveId":"vx4js0","title":"In blow to DC Studios, ‘Supergirl’ is no match for ‘Toy Story 5’ at box office","excerpt":"NEW YORK (AP) — In a setback for Warner Bros.′ revamped DC movie operations, “Supergirl” was absolutely no match for “Toy Story 5” at the box office, opening a distant second to the Pixar blockbuster. After a near-record debut for an animated movie, “Toy Story 5” remained No. 1 at the box office wit","content":"NEW YORK (AP) — In a setback for Warner Bros.′ revamped DC movie operations, “Supergirl” was absolutely no match for “Toy Story 5” at the box office, opening a distant second to the Pixar blockbuster. After a near-record debut for an animated movie, “Toy Story 5” remained No. 1 at the box office with $70 million in domestic ticket sales and another $89.1 million overseas, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Walt Disney Co. release has in two weeks quickly amassed $585 million globally, making it one of the biggest hits of the year. “Supergirl,” however, failed to lift off. It opened with $38 million in U.S. and Canadian theaters. It added $30 million in overseas markets. Craig Gillespie’s superhero spinoff is the second big-screen release from James Gunn and Peter Safran, who were tapped to lead DC Studios in late 2022. Their first release, 2025’s “Superman,” grossed $618 million worldwide, a strong-enough start for Gunn and Safran. But “Supergirl” flopped with both critics and moviegoers. Reportedly trimmed significantly after test screenings, Gillespie’s film landed poor reviews (56% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) and a “B-” CinemaScore from audiences. The poor opening weekend for “Supergirl” puts it behind the disappointing debuts of DC busts like “The Flash” ($55 million in 2023) and “The Green Lantern” ($53 million in 2011), and only barely ahead of “Joker: Folie à Deux” ($37.7 million in 2024). David A. Gross, who runs the movie consulting firm FranchiseRe, noted superhero movies no longer drive the box office like they did pre-pandemic. There are fewer yearly releases, and the box office in the genre is down approximately $3.5 billion annually from its highs in 2017-2019. After huge successes like “Wonder Woman” ($822 million in 2017) and “Captain Marvel” ($1.13 billion in 2019), female-fronted superhero movies have also taken a downturn. “You’ll hear general explanations like ‘the audience lost interest.’ Yes, they did,” said Gross. “But no one has been able to explain why it happened so suddenly and so completely. Why female superheroes in particular, after their sensational starts? We don’t understand it either.” The stumble for “Supergirl,” which cost $170 million to make, comes as Warner Bros. Discovery, the film studio’s parent company, is preparing to be acquired by Paramount Skydance. David Ellison, Paramount chief executive, recently met with Gunn and Safran. The next DC release is “Clayface,” a body horror take on the DC character, to be released in October. Gunn’s “Superman” follow-up, “Man of Tomorrow,” is currently in production. It’s dated for July 2027. Gunn, who serves as a producer on “Supergirl,” handed directing duties to Gillespie, the filmmaker of “I, Tonya” and “Cruella.” Milly Alcock, who briefly appeared in “Superman,” stars as Supergirl, or Lara Zor-El, a younger cousin to Superman who’s more of a party girl than a world saver. Paramount Pictures’ “Jackass: Best and Last” was the weekend’s other new wide release. The latest stunt compilation from Johnny Knoxville and company opened with a modest $8.4 million from 2,855 North American theaters. While that’s a good result for a movie that cost just $10 million to make, the 2022 installment, “Jackass Forever,” debuted with $23 million before ultimately grossing $80 million worldwide. Olivia Wilde’s dinner party comedy “The Invite” notched one of the best per-screen averages of the year. Opening on seven screens in New York and Los Angeles, it debuted with $379,104, good for a per-screen average of $54,158. Wilde’s third film as director stars herself, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton as a pair of San Francisco couples who meet for an impromptu night together. A24 acquired the film after its buzzy Sundance Film Festival premiere. The indie distributor is hoping “The Invite,” which will expand next week and go nationwide on July 10, can revive the largely dormant summer comedy. The micro-budget horror phenomenon “Obsession” continued to hold unusually strong. It took third place on the weekend with $9.8 million in its seventh weekend of release. Curry Barker’s film, made for less than $1 million, has now collected $233.9 million domestically for Focus Features, plus $108.9 million internationally. Such legs, however, haven’t materialized for Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller “Disclosure Day.” In the Universal Pictures’ third weekend of release, it slipped to fifth place with $8.1 million in domestic theaters. Spielberg’s UFO tale has grossed $193.7 million globally in three weeks. Top 10 movies by domestic box office With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak: 1. “Toy Story 5,” $70 million. 2. “Supergirl,” $38 million. 3. “Obsession,” $9.8 million. 4. “Jackass: Best and Last,” $8.4 million. 5. “Disclosure Day,” $8.1 million. 6. “Backrooms,” $4.3 million. 7. “Scary Movie,” $3 million. 8. “Masters of the Universe,” $2.2 million. 9. “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity,” $2 million. 10. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” $1.6 million.","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/in-blow-to-dc-studios-supergirl-is-no-match-for-toy-story-5-at-box-office/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:41:56.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260629_Supergirl_scene.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"in-blow-to-dc-studios-supergirl-is-no-match-for-toy-story-5-at-box-office"},{"id":"d4wrul","archiveId":"wl9s2p","title":"Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his 4-year-old twins. According to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective services","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his 4-year-old twins. According to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective services worker came to his home in Traverse City after they received an anonymous report alleging he posed a danger to his children. Authorities arranged forensic interviews for his twins and instructed him not to be alone with them until the interviews were complete. Buttigieg described the 24-hour ordeal in a Substack post as “among the darkest hours of my life.” Michigan State Police said in a statement to The Associated Press they received an “anonymous report” and that they and child protective services “responded and determined the report was false.” Buttigieg said investigators told him the anonymous caller claimed he had confessed years earlier to violent crimes during a chance meeting in Alabama. Buttigieg said he had never been to the town where the meeting allegedly occurred. He said police told him the allegation would not be referred to prosecutors and that they believed it to be politically motivated, while Child Protective Services found nothing to substantiate the report. “I cannot describe the mix of rage and sadness that I feel at the idea that someone brought our children into this,” writes Buttigieg. “They are four years old. Four. They do not know or care what a Democrat or a Republican is.” Buttigieg, who is widely viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2028, has long been the target of anti-LGBTQ attacks. In recent years, conservative activists and some Republican officials have opposed efforts to portray same-sex parents as ordinary families in schools and public life. June — widely recognized as Pride Month — is Strong Families Month in Alabama, intended to coincide with Father’s Day. Gov. Kay Ivey’s proclamation says fathers are “the head of the household” and “homes led by a father and mother provide children with the structure and discipline necessary to succeed throughout life.” Buttigieg wrote that the incident occurred soon after he shared photos of his family online for Father’s Day. Buttigieg drew criticism from some Republicans for taking paternity leave after he and his husband, Chasten, adopted their twins while he was serving in the Biden administration. Buttigieg also wrote that he has faced death threats during his career. “But this is the ugliest thing that has happened to me since my career in service began,” he wrote. Public officials from across the political spectrum have increasingly been targeted by swatting, which is the act of making a false call to emergency services to prompt a response at a particular address. The goal is to get authorities, particularly a SWAT team, to show up. Law enforcement agencies have warned that the incidents divert resources from other pressing tasks and pose risks to both law enforcement and the victims. Buttigieg said the incident reflected a broader escalation in political attacks. “Everyone knows politics is ugly these days,” he wrote. “It’s always been ugly, but now it feels more and more like bloodsport.” “Even so, this is different.”","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/politics/buttigieg-was-briefly-separated-from-his-children-after-police-say-he-was-target-of-false-report/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:24:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2020%2F12%2Fpete-Buttigieg.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"buttigieg-was-briefly-separated-from-his-children-after-police-say-he-was-target-of-false-report"},{"id":"kz8yqc","archiveId":"uy7vdg","title":"We did not give up and eventually won","excerpt":"I remember standing before the people of Miami Gardens during a State of the City address as mayor and talking about a fight that had already gone on for years. The issue was simple. Families and businesses in Miami Gardens were being charged more for water service simply because they lived outside ","content":"I remember standing before the people of Miami Gardens during a State of the City address as mayor and talking about a fight that had already gone on for years. The issue was simple. Families and businesses in Miami Gardens were being charged more for water service simply because they lived outside the boundaries of […] The post We did not give up and eventually won first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/we-did-not-give-up-and-eventually-won/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:10:21.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FOliver-Gilbert-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"we-did-not-give-up-and-eventually-won"},{"id":"z27ha","archiveId":"17m5gk","title":"Hot & Mostly Dry Start to the Week Before Rain Chances Increase","excerpt":"South Florida is kicking off the week with hotter temperatures, lower rain chances, and plenty of sunshine before a wetter pattern returns later this week. High temperatures this afternoon will climb into the low to mid 90’s, with heat index values approaching 105 degrees in some locations. While no","content":"South Florida is kicking off the week with hotter temperatures, lower rain chances, and plenty of sunshine before a wetter pattern returns later this week. High temperatures this afternoon will climb into the low to mid 90’s, with heat index values approaching 105 degrees in some locations. While no Heat Advisory is currently in effect, Moderate to Major HeatRisk continues across much of the region. If you’ll be spending time outdoors, stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and avoid prolonged exposure during the hottest part of the afternoon. The arrival of drier air associated with a Saharan Air Layer will help limit storm development today. Most of the east coast metro will remain dry, while the best chance for scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be across the interior and Southwest Florida. Any storms that develop could produce gusty winds, frequent lightning, and localized heavy downpours. This quieter weather won’t last long. A weak front approaching Florida will allow deeper tropical moisture to return beginning Tuesday, with the highest rain chances expected from Wednesday through Saturday. Afternoon and evening storms will become more widespread, especially inland, before some activity drifts toward the metro areas later in the day. Today in the Tropics The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a weak area of disturbed weather off the Southeast U.S. coast. A broad area of low pressure could develop over the next couple of days as it drifts South and West, but environmental conditions are only marginally favorable. Development chances remain low at just 10% over the next two and seven days. Have a wonderful day South Florida and make it a safe one! Vivian Gonzalez Meteorologist, AMS Certified WSVN Channel 7","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/hot-mostly-dry-start-to-the-week-before-rain-chances-increase/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Vivian Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:07:10.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FBertha-Formation-Potential-Areas-KML.png%3Fw%3D1024","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hot-mostly-dry-start-to-the-week-before-rain-chances-increase"},{"id":"uxhhct","archiveId":"8fbbr9","title":"Pedestrian hospitalized after hit-and-run near Miami Gardens, police say","excerpt":"Rescue crews transported one person to the hospital after he was struck near Miami Gardens by a driver who fled the scene, police said Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the hit-and-run in the area of Northwest 183rd Street and 47th Avenue, just before 9 ","content":"Rescue crews transported one person to the hospital after he was struck near Miami Gardens by a driver who fled the scene, police said Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the hit-and-run in the area of Northwest 183rd Street and 47th Avenue, just before 9 p.m. on Sunday. Ibvestigators said the male victim was walking northbound on the sidewalk along the east side of 47th Avenue, just south of 183rd Street, when he was struck by the driver of a light blue sedan. Paramedics transported the injured pedestrian to Aventura Hospital. His condition is unknown as of Monday morning. Back at the scene, cameras captured a light colored Toyota Camry with significant damage at the scene. It’s unclear whether this is the vehicle that struck the pedestrian and the driver fled on foot, or whether it was a different vehicle that struck the pedestrian, and the Camry was also involved in the crash. Although the crash, called a “mass casualty incident” by MDFR, happened on the border between Miami Gardens and Northwest Miami-Dade, the scene extended across several blocks, from Northwest 183rd Street to 191st Street, spanning both the county and the city’s jurisdictions. Police have not provided further details, like the victim’s age, as they continue to investigate. If you have any information on this hit-and-run or the driver’s whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/pedestrian-hospitalized-after-hit-and-run-near-miami-gardens-police-say/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-29T09:36:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260628_Miami_Gardens_crash_scene_mangled_car.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"pedestrian-hospitalized-after-hit-and-run-near-miami-gardens-police-say"},{"id":"kccp0l","archiveId":"6wjxvs","title":"14-year-old dead, another critically injured after 2 near-drownings at same Miami-Dade location, authorities say","excerpt":"A 14-year-old boy is dead and another remains in critical condition after two separate near-drowning incidents Saturday evening at the same location in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said.According to the Florida City Police Department, officers responded shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday to reports ","content":"A 14-year-old boy is dead and another remains in critical condition after two separate near-drowning incidents Saturday evening at the same location in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said.According to the Florida City Police Department, officers responded shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday to reports of a juvenile near-drowning at 33600 N. Redland Road. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews also responded and pulled a 14-year-old boy from the water before transporting him to Baptist Homestead Hospital in critical condition. Despite life-saving efforts, the teen was pronounced dead.Within an hour of the first incident, Florida City police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue were called back to the same location for a second near-drowning.Officials said another 14-year-old boy was airlifted to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in critical condition, where he remains hospitalized.The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Homicide Bureau has taken over the investigation into the fatal incident and is also monitoring the second case, according to police.Authorities have not released the identities of either teen or said what led to the two near-drownings.The investigation remains ongoing.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/14-year-old-dead-another-critically-injured-after-2-near-drownings-at-same-miami-dade-location-authorities-say/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Zachary  Bynum","publishDate":"2026-06-28T23:15:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2Fd0cc0fcd-b8fd-4f7f-8fa8-850fffd65c62%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F62ce0616acfcda66ba7c92a03f02a765%2Fcbs-news-atlanta-logo-52.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"14-year-old-dead-another-critically-injured-after-2-near-drownings-at-same-miami-dade-location-autho"},{"id":"4b2hdr","archiveId":"gzpd03","title":"Here are the best things to do in Miami this weekend, June 26 to 28","excerpt":"Carín León, TEDxOvertown, “Freedom Plane,\" and more events in Miami this weekend that you won't want to miss.","content":"Carín León, TEDxOvertown, “Freedom Plane,\" and more events in Miami this weekend that you won't want to miss.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-in-miami-this-weekend-16253144/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Ashley-Anna Aboreden","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:22:08.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FCarin-Leon-Provided-by-Nu-StadiumInter-Miami-CF.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"here-are-the-best-things-to-do-in-miami-this-weekend-june-26-to-28"},{"id":"clllj6","archiveId":"55qypt","title":"South Florida’s top deals: Palm Beach property trades for $39M","excerpt":"🏆 Residential: The top residential sale to hit records was in Palm Beach at 690 Island Drive for $39.2 million. A trust was the seller and the buyer was 690 Island Drive LLC. The lakefront home last sold in 2025 for $33 million. Christian Angle with Christian Angle Real Estate handled the listing. ","content":"🏆 Residential: The top residential sale to hit records was in Palm Beach at 690 Island Drive for $39.2 million. A trust was the seller and the buyer was 690 Island Drive LLC. The lakefront home last sold in 2025 for $33 million. Christian Angle with Christian Angle Real Estate handled the listing. Suzanne Trapani-Frisbie with Corcoran Group brought the buyer. 🏆 Commerical: The top commercial deal was in Miami, where a commercial property at 10 Southeast First Avenue traded for $8.5 million. The seller was a company tied to William Harman that had owned the site since 2009. The […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/26/south-florida-top-real-estate-deals-june-25-2026/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"TRD Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSouth-Floridas-top-deals-Palm-Beach-property-trades-for-39M2-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-top-deals-palm-beach-property-trades-for-39m"},{"id":"v3dv5t","archiveId":"1tsbh","title":"OddMart: Grocery popup hits Miami’s Wynwood Arts District","excerpt":"Odd Sox, the Tampa-based licensed accessories brand behind collaborations with Cheez-It, Pringles, Pop-Tarts, Cheetos, Pepsi, Liquid Death and more than 100 other global brands, is bringing OddMart to Miami’s iconic Wynwood Arts District. It’s a fully immersive pop-up store designed to look like a r","content":"Odd Sox, the Tampa-based licensed accessories brand behind collaborations with Cheez-It, Pringles, Pop-Tarts, Cheetos, Pepsi, Liquid Death and more than 100 other global brands, is bringing OddMart to Miami’s iconic Wynwood Arts District. It’s a fully immersive pop-up store designed to look like a retro grocery and convenience store where everything on the shelves actually […] The post OddMart: Grocery popup hits Miami’s Wynwood Arts District first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/oddmart-grocery-popup-hits-miamis-wynwood-arts-district/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:04:18.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FOddMart-featured.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"oddmart-grocery-popup-hits-miamis-wynwood-arts-district"},{"id":"61iv5e","archiveId":"6rix9s","title":"South Florida volunteers rush aid to Venezuela after devastating earthquakes: \"Everybody is turning out in huge support.\"","excerpt":"For Andrea Laluz, volunteering Sunday at Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) was personal.While her own family and friends in Venezuela are safe, she said many others remain missing after buildings collapsed and entire neighborhoods were left uninhabitable.\"There are a lot of them that are missing. The","content":"For Andrea Laluz, volunteering Sunday at Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) was personal.While her own family and friends in Venezuela are safe, she said many others remain missing after buildings collapsed and entire neighborhoods were left uninhabitable.\"There are a lot of them that are missing. They don't know where they are,\" Laluz said. \"Buildings collapsed. They're uninhabitable anymore, and they just can't go home.\"Laluz is among thousands of volunteers helping unload, sort and pack supplies bound for the South American country after what aid organizations describe as some of the strongest earthquakes to strike Venezuela in more than a century.\"With everything that they've got going on, it's so much struggle for them,\" Laluz said. \"There's always something you can do from far away, even if it's just coming here and helping.\"GEM officials said the response from the South Florida community has been overwhelming, with donations topping $5 million and continuing to grow.\"It is one of the most impressive turnouts we've seen from the Venezuelan community in South Florida,\" said Billy Richardson with GEM. \"Everybody is turning out in huge support.\"While donated supplies remain critical, Richardson said financial contributions are especially valuable because they allow the organization to purchase needed items inside Venezuela.\"That lets us target all of the real big needs,\" Richardson said. \"We're especially trying to purchase locally. We already have a warehouse in Caracas, and we're partnering with one of the biggest distribution companies in Venezuela.\"GEM said it has already shipped 40,000 pounds of relief supplies to Caracas, with another 80,000 pounds scheduled to leave Monday. The organization also has relief flights scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-volunteers-rush-aid-to-venezuela-after-devastating-earthquakes-everybody-is-turning-out-in-huge-support/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steve  Maugeri","publishDate":"2026-06-28T23:11:51.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2F88942c85-26f9-4159-b902-a78771a4ca80%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ffb5e35e2ba316613434ebabb9c2aae69%2Fsnapshot-2026-06-28t183458-848.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-volunteers-rush-aid-to-venezuela-after-devastating-earthquakes-everybody-is-turning-ou"},{"id":"o7dlrk","archiveId":"a7g6fq","title":"The best Fourth of July parties in Miami","excerpt":"This year’s highlights include rooftop pool parties, some of the biggest names in music, and, sure, a roller disco.","content":"This year’s highlights include rooftop pool parties, some of the biggest names in music, and, sure, a roller disco.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/best-fourth-of-july-2026-parties-in-miami-florida-40561285/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Jesse Scott","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:28:27.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2Fww-media%2Fmediaserver%2Fmia%2F2024-25%2Fthe_pool_at_strawberry_moon__credit__world_red_eye_.webp","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-best-fourth-of-july-parties-in-miami"},{"id":"um2oy9","archiveId":"vtp5ke","title":"Again? Another Miami woman reportedly kicked off “Love Island” for using racial slurs","excerpt":"Grainy resurfaced social media clips allegedly show her lip-synching and texting the n-word.","content":"Grainy resurfaced social media clips allegedly show her lip-synching and texting the n-word.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/second-miami-woman-reportedly-kicked-off-love-island-for-racial-slurs-40561409/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Asha Elias","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:17:59.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FAlannah-Keyser-Photo-by-Ben-SymonsPeacock.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"again-another-miami-woman-reportedly-kicked-off-love-island-for-using-racial-slurs"},{"id":"pjq341","archiveId":"rvr0p6","title":"Cuban Anti-Communist Foundation holds caravan in SW Miami-Dade","excerpt":"A mass caravan demanded action against the Cuban regime. The Cuban Anti-Communist Foundation held a caravan on Sunday from Tropical Park to Manolo Reyes Park in Southwest Miami-Dade. Lines of cars and Cuban flags flying demonstrated their desire to free their country from the humanitarian crisis unf","content":"A mass caravan demanded action against the Cuban regime. The Cuban Anti-Communist Foundation held a caravan on Sunday from Tropical Park to Manolo Reyes Park in Southwest Miami-Dade. Lines of cars and Cuban flags flying demonstrated their desire to free their country from the humanitarian crisis unfolding. The foundation claimed the regime represents a critical threat to U.S. national security and urged a military operation to dismantle it.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/cuban-anti-communist-foundation-holds-caravan-in-sw-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:54:11.000Z","category":"culture","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062826-Cuban-Anti-Communist-Foundation-holds-caravan-in-SW-Miami-Dade.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"cuban-anti-communist-foundation-holds-caravan-in-sw-miami-dade"},{"id":"8vr0d7","archiveId":"wubajn","title":"World Cup fans flock to Miami: Authorities arrest YouTubers amid security crackdown","excerpt":"South Florida is packed with football fans for the World Cup, but not everyone’s playing by the rules. Authorities arrested 16 people—including two well-known Argentinian YouTubers—at Hard Rock Stadium after bypassing security to stream matches. Get the latest on the crackdown and how police are kee","content":"South Florida is packed with football fans for the World Cup, but not everyone’s playing by the rules. Authorities arrested 16 people—including two well-known Argentinian YouTubers—at Hard Rock Stadium after bypassing security to stream matches. Get the latest on the crackdown and how police are keeping crowds safe.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/world-cup-fans-flock-to-miami-authorities-arrest-youtubers-amid-security-crackdown/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:54:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2Ff5166105-1b71-4668-bca3-e507cdabdc73%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fcdecb147fcb86eb97a309e454b6ca440%2F2aea91da4fe86660962f46621392600d.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-fans-flock-to-miami-authorities-arrest-youtubers-amid-security-crackdown"},{"id":"ho4rs5","archiveId":"n50n6y","title":"Atlantic fire burns 70 acres in Broward County as scorching heat continues","excerpt":"A new brush fire near the Sawgrass Expressway in Broward County has burned about 70 acres and remains 0% contained. As South Florida faces record heat, firefighters are monitoring the Atlantic Fire while scattered storms are expected later this week to help ease the risk. Stay updated on weather con","content":"A new brush fire near the Sawgrass Expressway in Broward County has burned about 70 acres and remains 0% contained. As South Florida faces record heat, firefighters are monitoring the Atlantic Fire while scattered storms are expected later this week to help ease the risk. Stay updated on weather conditions and fire containment efforts.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/atlantic-fire-burns-70-acres-in-broward-county-as-scorching-heat-continues/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:49:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2F71f2ca24-8553-43a4-984f-0959b65fcb3c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F0308911f1a5b3aaf147c9e5419bb169a%2F0a76e6ec1c36337a1adb9d7f5f387893.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlantic-fire-burns-70-acres-in-broward-county-as-scorching-heat-continues"},{"id":"pbypf9","archiveId":"h5vcs1","title":"2 separate water emergencies involving 14-year-old boys under investigation in Florida City","excerpt":"Miami-Dade detectives are investigating two water emergencies—including a drowning—after 14-year-old boys were found in separate incidents near North Redland Road. One teen was pulled from a canal and later died at the hospital. Authorities are working to determine what led to these tragic events.","content":"Miami-Dade detectives are investigating two water emergencies—including a drowning—after 14-year-old boys were found in separate incidents near North Redland Road. One teen was pulled from a canal and later died at the hospital. Authorities are working to determine what led to these tragic events.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/2-separate-water-emergencies-involving-14-year-old-boys-under-investigation-in-florida-city/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:38:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2Fa2fa0549-dcc1-475d-be05-768ba78639dd%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F1102ecb46b5f05b1685716cd4f31ed67%2Fa1a64f56e6b1af95f8b171091d9e2210.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-separate-water-emergencies-involving-14-year-old-boys-under-investigation-in-florida-city"},{"id":"mpzkf6","archiveId":"7qvm0k","title":"Miami teams join earthquake rescue for Venezuela as aid and donations pour in","excerpt":"Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Global Empowerment Mission are on the ground, delivering supplies and helping survivors after devastating quakes left over 1,400 dead. See how the South Florida community is rallying to support relief efforts and provide hope for families affected by the disaster.","content":"Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Global Empowerment Mission are on the ground, delivering supplies and helping survivors after devastating quakes left over 1,400 dead. See how the South Florida community is rallying to support relief efforts and provide hope for families affected by the disaster.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-teams-join-earthquake-rescue-for-venezuela-as-aid-and-donations-pour-in/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:36:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2F345d5a47-273a-4496-8e68-e5a46fc0234c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ffc001624626be9b4b7fd2d174d833a17%2F990f84282af7375954d112912bd22426.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-teams-join-earthquake-rescue-for-venezuela-as-aid-and-donations-pour-in"},{"id":"uc5y1","archiveId":"aabt2t","title":"Major milestone reached for Mental Health Center","excerpt":"Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava recently marked a major milestone in her administration’s efforts to expand access to mental healthcare and improve public safety as county commissioners approved the agreements necessary to launch operations at the county’s new Mental Health Center. First envis","content":"Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava recently marked a major milestone in her administration’s efforts to expand access to mental healthcare and improve public safety as county commissioners approved the agreements necessary to launch operations at the county’s new Mental Health Center. First envisioned by Judge Steve Leifman and approved by Miami-Dade voters more than two […] The post Major milestone reached for Mental Health Center first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/major-milestone-reached-for-mental-health-center/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:01:01.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"major-milestone-reached-for-mental-health-center"},{"id":"iu8nsp","archiveId":"tya8by","title":"Every second counts: M-DCPS is leading on cardiac safety","excerpt":"Every parent sends their child to school with the expectation that they will return home safely. Although we usually associate safety with incidents such as accidents, bullying, and other school-related circumstances, there are less visible but equally critical events to consider. One of the most un","content":"Every parent sends their child to school with the expectation that they will return home safely. Although we usually associate safety with incidents such as accidents, bullying, and other school-related circumstances, there are less visible but equally critical events to consider. One of the most unpredictable and life-threatening emergencies affecting both students and adults is […] The post Every second counts: M-DCPS is leading on cardiac safety first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/every-second-counts-m-dcps-is-leading-on-cardiac-safety/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Vanessa Robles","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:58:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"every-second-counts-m-dcps-is-leading-on-cardiac-safety"},{"id":"vat99b","archiveId":"lu15lo","title":"MDC honors 12 inductees into Alumni Hall of Fame","excerpt":"Since 2003, a select number of graduates of Miami Dade College have been inducted each year into the college’s Alumni Hall of Fame in recognition of their professional achievements, leadership and service. On June 5, the 12 inductees from the 2026 class were celebrated at the annual ceremony. “Our i","content":"Since 2003, a select number of graduates of Miami Dade College have been inducted each year into the college’s Alumni Hall of Fame in recognition of their professional achievements, leadership and service. On June 5, the 12 inductees from the 2026 class were celebrated at the annual ceremony. “Our inductees’ accomplishments demonstrate the power of […] The post MDC honors 12 inductees into Alumni Hall of Fame first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/mdc-honors-12-inductees-into-alumni-hall-of-fame/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Christopher Pearson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:55:10.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMDC-Alumni-Hall-of-Fame-2026-Inductees-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mdc-honors-12-inductees-into-alumni-hall-of-fame"},{"id":"z8a81z","archiveId":"k1066d","title":"Ground broken on last phase of Miami’s Link at Douglas","excerpt":"13th Floor Investments, in partnership with Barings, has secured a $134 million construction loan to finance the development of Crescendo, the fourth and final residential tower at Link at Douglas, one of Miami’s largest and most transformative transit-oriented communities. The construction financin","content":"13th Floor Investments, in partnership with Barings, has secured a $134 million construction loan to finance the development of Crescendo, the fourth and final residential tower at Link at Douglas, one of Miami’s largest and most transformative transit-oriented communities. The construction financing is led by Santander Bank in partnership with TD Bank and First Horizon […] The post Ground broken on last phase of Miami’s Link at Douglas first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/ground-broken-on-last-phase-of-miamis-link-at-douglas/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:51:34.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FLink-at-Douglas-Master-Plan-featured.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ground-broken-on-last-phase-of-miamis-link-at-douglas"},{"id":"3w0zho","archiveId":"xj56qw","title":"Applications being accepted for new license plate agencies","excerpt":"The Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office has announced that it will begin accepting applications for new license plate agencies (LPAs) beginning July 1. License plate agencies operate under agreement with the Tax Collector and provide motor vehicle services to the public, helping expand access t","content":"The Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office has announced that it will begin accepting applications for new license plate agencies (LPAs) beginning July 1. License plate agencies operate under agreement with the Tax Collector and provide motor vehicle services to the public, helping expand access to registration, title, and related services throughout Miami-Dade County. The solicitation […] The post Applications being accepted for new license plate agencies first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/applications-being-accepted-for-new-license-plate-agencies/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:47:43.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"applications-being-accepted-for-new-license-plate-agencies"},{"id":"hovftk","archiveId":"x951se","title":"Several people reportedly hurt in ‘mass casualty’ crash near Miami Gardens","excerpt":"A chaotic weekend crash near Miami Gardens left several people injured. Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the violent wreck in the area of Northwest 191st Street and 47th Avenue, at around 8:45 p.m. on Sunday. Cameras captured two cars with extensive dam","content":"A chaotic weekend crash near Miami Gardens left several people injured. Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the violent wreck in the area of Northwest 191st Street and 47th Avenue, at around 8:45 p.m. on Sunday. Cameras captured two cars with extensive damage, including a white Toyota Camry. Although the crash, called a “mass casualty incident” by MDFR, happened on the border between Miami Gardens and Northwest Miami-Dade, the scene extended across several blocks, from Northwest 183rd Street to 191st Street, spanning both the county and the city’s jurisdictions. 7News has reached out to Miami Gardens Police for more information about the incident and the number of people involved.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/several-people-reportedly-hurt-in-mass-casualty-crash-near-miami-gardens/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-29T09:36:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260628_Miami_Gardens_crash_scene_mangled_car.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"several-people-reportedly-hurt-in-mass-casualty-crash-near-miami-gardens"},{"id":"yt3ks","archiveId":"gb8vx5","title":"Miami Beach woman arrested for assaulting park ranger and officer, police say","excerpt":"A woman was arrested after, police said, she attacked a park ranger and a police officer in Miami Beach. Karen Marie Burnap-Graney was charged with battery on a police officer and resisting without violence. Police said Burnap-Graney, 56, had an open beer container in front of The Ritz-Carlton, Sout","content":"A woman was arrested after, police said, she attacked a park ranger and a police officer in Miami Beach. Karen Marie Burnap-Graney was charged with battery on a police officer and resisting without violence. Police said Burnap-Graney, 56, had an open beer container in front of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach in Miami Beach. Burnap-Graney was asked to throw the container away by a park ranger before she allegedly spat on the park ranger, then struck his arm and kicked his legs. Officers arrived and attempted to take the suspect into custody, but couldn’t cuff her because her arms were in casts. Burnap-Graney then allegedly tried to bite an officer before being punched in the face. She was taken to the hospital, then to jail.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miami-beach-woman-arrested-for-assaulting-park-ranger-and-officer-police-say/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:19:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062826-Miami-Beach-woman-arrested-for-assaulting-park-ranger-and-police-officer.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-beach-woman-arrested-for-assaulting-park-ranger-and-officer-police-say"},{"id":"i4ulnn","archiveId":"ogwufz","title":"Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others","excerpt":"If the World Cup was the NCAA basketball tournament, then teams like Morocco and the Netherlands would have some serious anger toward the selection and seeding committee right now. England, Mexico, Portugal and Spain might not be all that happy, either.Lionel Messi and Argentina, on the other hand, ","content":"If the World Cup was the NCAA basketball tournament, then teams like Morocco and the Netherlands would have some serious anger toward the selection and seeding committee right now. England, Mexico, Portugal and Spain might not be all that happy, either.Lionel Messi and Argentina, on the other hand, probably wouldn't complain much about their potential path to the World Cup final four.The bracket is set for the knockout stage of the World Cup. There was no selection committee; slots were predetermined &mdash; Group A winner on this line, Group D runner-up on this line, etc. &mdash; so it wasn't exactly like how the NCAA tournaments go. And FIFA doesn't reseed like some sports, so a couple lower seeds are certain to get into at least the Round of 16.So, when taking the 32 qualifiers for the knockout stage and ranking them like it's an NCAA tournament &mdash; essentially seeding the field 1 to 32 based on the FIFA live rankings entering Sunday &mdash; it's easy to see why some \"regions\" might be tougher to navigate than others.A breakdown of the World Cup bracket:&mdash; Quarterfinal: July 9 at Foxborough, Massachusetts.&mdash; Round of 32 matchups: No. 12 Germany vs. No. 27 Paraguay, No. 2 France vs. No. 26 Sweden, No. 29 South Africa vs. No. 25 Canada (won 1-0 by Canada on Sunday), No. 7 Netherlands vs. No. 6 Morocco.&mdash; Outlook: Netherlands vs. Morocco in the Round of 32 means that at least one of the seven highest-ranked teams left in the tournament won't even get to the Round of 16. France and Germany &mdash; perennial European powers &mdash; could meet in the Round of 16. And Canada (the first team through to the Round of 16 after winning the knockout stage opener over South Africa on Sunday) might have to change time zones twice on its way to the quarterfinals, while Germany, Paraguay, France and Sweden will all be in either Massachusetts, New Jersey or Pennsylvania in the Rounds of 32 and 16.&mdash; If the seeds hold: France would play Morocco in the quarterfinal.&mdash; Quarterfinal: July 10 at Inglewood, California.&mdash; Round of 32 matchups: No. 8 Portugal vs. No. 13 Croatia, No. 3 Spain vs. No. 18 Austria, No. 14 United States vs. No. 30 Bosnia and Herzegovina, No. 10 Belgium vs. No. 17 Senegal.&mdash; Outlook: The U.S. gets one of the lowest-ranked teams left in the tournament to open the Round of 32 and would remain in the Pacific time zone until the semifinals. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal did not get an easy draw at all, with Croatia right off the bat and then potentially Spain in the Round of 16. (Can't imagine Spain is too thrilled with this, either.) Belgium vs. Senegal is in Seattle, and the winner will stay there to play the U.S. match winner; that's a big break for weary legs.&mdash; If the seeds hold: Spain would play Belgium in the quarterfinal.&mdash; Quarterfinal: July 11 at Miami Gardens, Florida.&mdash; Round of 32 matchups: No. 5 Brazil vs. No. 16 Japan, No. 24 Ivory Coast vs. No. 19 Norway, No. 9 Mexico vs. No. 20 Ecuador, No. 4 England vs. No. 28 Congo.&mdash; Outlook: Mexico and England will be heavily favored in their Round of 32 matches, then would be in line to go head-to-head in the Round of 16 &mdash; in what would be a road game at Mexico City for England. And Mexico is one of only two teams not to surrender a goal in the group stage, with Spain being the other. Brazil gets a bit of an easier path to the quarterfinals, opening with Japan and then &mdash; if it wins &mdash; drawing the Ivory Coast-Norway winner. &mdash; If the seeds hold: Brazil would play England in the quarterfinal.&mdash; Quarterfinal: July 11 at Kansas City, Missouri.&mdash; Round of 32 matchups: No. 1 Argentina vs. No. 31 Cape Verde, No. 22 Australia vs. No. 21 Egypt, No. 15 Switzerland vs. No. 23 Algeria, No. 11 Colombia vs. No. 32 Ghana.&mdash; Outlook: Again, there is no \"selection committee,\" but if there was it would have gotten this one right by putting the best goalscorer in Argentina's Lionel Messi against the tournament's best story in Cape Verde in the Round of 32. And Messi gets to be at home in Miami Gardens, a few miles from Inter Miami's stadium for that matchup. Australia or Egypt awaits the Argentina match winner, Switzerland-Algeria has potential for a lot of goals, and Colombia faces a Ghana team with nothing to lose.&mdash; If the seeds hold: Argentina would play Colombia in the quarterfinal.News and notes about the Round of 32 matchups:&mdash; France, Mexico and Argentina were the only teams to escape group play with 3-0-0 records.&mdash; There are four Round of 32 matchups between unbeaten teams: Netherlands (2-0-1) vs. Morocco (2-0-1), Belgium (1-0-2) vs. Senegal (1-0-2), Brazil (2-0-1) vs. Japan (1-0-2) and Argentina (3-0-0) vs. Cape Verde (0-0-3).&mdash; Expect some goals in France vs. Sweden (combined 17 goals in the group stage), Netherlands-Morocco (16), Belgium-Senegal (14), Brazil-Japan (14) and U.S.-Bosnia and Herzegovina (13).&mdash; On the flip side, the first goal of Mexico-Ecuador might be that match's decider. Mexico wasn't scored on in group play and Ecuador surrendered only two goals in those three matches.&mdash; The semifinal matchups are the winner of the Foxborough quarterfinal against the winner of the Inglewood quarterfinal (at Arlington, Texas on July 14) and the winner of the Miami Gardens quarterfinal against the winner of the Kansas City quarterfinal (at Atlanta on July 15). The final is at East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19.___See more of AP's World Cup coverage here.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/inside-the-world-cup-knockout-stage-bracket-some-teams-have-an-easier-path-than-others-2/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-28T21:47:16.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2Fee5b4071-4d69-47af-84f4-6e12fdb07ee7%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F49fa760a81b7ab424ade4a4637e34d0a%2Fap26179135185632.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"inside-the-world-cup-knockout-stage-bracket-some-teams-have-an-easier-path-than-others"},{"id":"wlfybj","archiveId":"3q8g91","title":"Donald Trump Jr, wife put down roots in West Palm Beach","excerpt":"After tying the knot in the Bahamas, Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson are settling down in West Palm Beach. Just one month after their wedding, the couple bought a double lot in the Prospect Park neighborhood, where they plan to build an eight-bedroom home, the New York Post’s Page Six reported","content":"After tying the knot in the Bahamas, Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson are settling down in West Palm Beach. Just one month after their wedding, the couple bought a double lot in the Prospect Park neighborhood, where they plan to build an eight-bedroom home, the New York Post’s Page Six reported. The president’s eldest son has five kids with his first wife, Vanessa Trump, and wants to have more with Anderson, the outlet said. Sources told the publication Trump and Anderson’s new house will have plenty of space for entertaining and hosting political fundraisers. Anderson is a Palm Beach-native […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/25/donald-trump-jr-and-wife-buy-west-palm-beach-home-lot/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"TRD Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_Trump-WPB-House-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"donald-trump-jr-wife-put-down-roots-in-west-palm-beach"},{"id":"2m2dkx","archiveId":"f4k0c9","title":"Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Miami","excerpt":"From South Beach to Brickell and everywhere in between, here are the best Miami bars and restaurants to watch the 2026 World Cup.","content":"From South Beach to Brickell and everywhere in between, here are the best Miami bars and restaurants to watch the 2026 World Cup.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/where-to-watch-the-2026-world-cup-in-miami-40552222/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Nicole Lopez-Alvar","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:38:01.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2Fflanigans.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"where-to-watch-the-2026-world-cup-in-miami"},{"id":"dkzmv","archiveId":"sis01p","title":"Growing brush fire in Northwest Broward burns over 180 acres, is 0% contained","excerpt":"A smoky situation smolders near the swamp after a brush fire sparked in Northwest Broward County. The brush fire sparked on Sunday afternoon and continued to burn at 0% containment on Monday burning. According to the Florida Forest Service, the blaze, known as the Atlantic Fire, has scorched 180 acr","content":"A smoky situation smolders near the swamp after a brush fire sparked in Northwest Broward County. The brush fire sparked on Sunday afternoon and continued to burn at 0% containment on Monday burning. According to the Florida Forest Service, the blaze, known as the Atlantic Fire, has scorched 180 acres. Many people spent their Sunday evening driving out to the Sawgrass Trailhead at Atlantic Boulevard in Coral Springs to fish, take a walk or see the plumes of black smoke fill the sky. “It wasn’t bad at first, but now I think it’s getting worse,” said Liam Brown. “My phone died because I was at the beach all day, and I had to go home because [Ed] flies drones, and I said, ‘You got to load up,'” said Teri Fisher. “I live on the other side of the Sawgrass. Just thought I’d take a ride out here and take a look for myself to see if there’s anything to be concerned about,” said Ira. “It’s been very dry, and there’s been fires down in Dade County, ao now it’s up here in our neck of the woods.” “I could see it from miles away. Actually, I decided to come over here. I brought my drone. Just so happened to have it in my car. It’s kinda of far for me to get any good pics,” said Clive. Ed Fisher also brought his drone to view the disaster. “It’s all black beyond the flame,” he said. The wind pushed the smoke away from roads and homes into the Everglades, but drivers along the Sawgrass Expressway could see the smoke for miles. “It started this small, and we decided two hours later to come back out, and it’s spreading like crazy. Thank gosh it’s going west, not east,” said Travis Davis. The smoke even blocked the view of the sunset on Sunday. According to officials, it’s unclear what caused the fire.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/growing-brush-fire-in-northwest-broward-burns-over-180-acres-is-0-contained/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:16:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":95,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062826-Growing-brush-fire-in-NW-Broward-burns-over-150-acres-0-containment.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"growing-brush-fire-in-northwest-broward-burns-over-180-acres-is-0-contained"},{"id":"9uxzri","archiveId":"3lhun0","title":"MDSO: 87-year-old man reported missing from SW Miami-Dade found safe","excerpt":"Authorities said they have located an elderly man who was reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit, 87-year-old Rodrigo Portuondo had been last seen on Saturday along the 4600 block of Southwest 127th Court","content":"Authorities said they have located an elderly man who was reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit, 87-year-old Rodrigo Portuondo had been last seen on Saturday along the 4600 block of Southwest 127th Court. Portuondo stands 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs around 150 pounds, and has gray hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a burgundy shirt, gray pants and black shoes at the time of his disappearance. Sunday night, detectives confirmed they safely recovered Portuondo, and he has been reunited with loved ones.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/mdso-87-year-old-man-reported-missing-from-sw-miami-dade-found-safe/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-29T01:18:05.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062826-Rodrigo-Portuondo.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mdso-87-year-old-man-reported-missing-from-sw-miami-dade-found-safe"},{"id":"4brg0j","archiveId":"c9nr0x","title":"Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? Here's what we know.","excerpt":"Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden?Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at the iconic New ","content":"Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden?Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at the iconic New York City landmark.Yet nearly a year after Kelce and Swift announced their engagement with the caption \"Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,\" they have disclosed little about their wedding plans.Here's what we know and don't know.Wedding date unconfirmed, but reports say early JulyNothing has been publicly confirmed by the couple, but City Hall confirmed to CBS News New York that an application was filed for an event at MSG on July 3. The permit is for up to 999 people in attendance, with setup for the event on July 2 and take down on July 4. CBS News also confirmed the permit application after The New York Times first reported sources saying Swift was renting the Garden, which seats up to 19,500 people. The Times report said Swift and Kelce were planning a gathering of 100 people at the arena on July 2 followed by a second event with about 1,000 guests on July 3. There are no public events planned at the Garden from June 29 until a Bon Jovi concert on July 7. Este Haim, Taylor Swift, and Mariska Hargitay at Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Al Bello / Getty Images Public records show that New York City issued a permit for loading and unloading theatrical materials at MSG from June 29 to July 4. Winick Productions, a company that has produced red carpet events for the Grammy and Tony award shows and movie premieres, also applied for a permit to set up a canopy or tent outside the Garden for an event involving up to 999 people.Meanwhile, just a few weeks prior, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani jokingly referenced the reports of Swift and Kelce's wedding during a press conference. Mamdani was answering questions about safety during the World Cup when he said, \"We know it coincides with July Fourth, America 250, Taylor Swift's wedding all happening at the same time, and we are so excited to welcome the world here.\"Mamdani, however, said he was not invited to the wedding.\"I wish them a lovely wedding. I'll listen to 'Only the Young' at home on my own,\" he said, referencing one of Swift's songs.MSG is a fortress, has hosted weddings beforeMadison Square Garden may not scream \"bridal,\" but the venue is available for private rentals, advertising a banquet capacity for 1,250 &mdash; or 2,000 if you are only serving cocktails. And it has hosted weddings before. Sly Stone got married to Kathy Silva there in 1974 before thousands of fans. And more than 2,000 couples were wed in a mass ceremony at the Garden officiated by the Rev. Sun Myung Moon in 1982.Located above Penn Station, the busiest rail hub in the U.S., the Garden doesn't scream \"privacy\" either. But it does have guarded entrances, a secure garage and a lack of windows, which would allow Kelce, Swift and celebrity guests to stay out of sight of photographers or camera-equipped drones.Swift and Kelce attended Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals together in Cleveland. Jason Miller / Getty Images That need for privacy popped up earlier in June when a large tent appeared next door to Swift's Watch Hill estate in Rhode Island. Despite organizers denying the event was for Swift, a wave of speculation bubbled up online as photographers and some Swifties headed to the town to see if they could catch a glimpse of a possible wedding.Yet others have theorized that the MSG buzz could be an elaborate smoke screen to throw off attention to the couple's real wedding plans. Swift did once write, \"No, you can't come to the wedding,\" in her song \"But Daddy I Love Him,\" which some fans have been reupping lately as a reminder that the wedding isn't supposed to be a public spectacle.Swift was also sitting courtside at MSG for Game 4 of the NBA Finals as the Knicks took down the Spurs. Friends, family, celebrities expected to attendSwift joked in October that \"anyone I've ever talked to\" would be invited to the wedding, telling Graham Norton that she believed \"the only stressful weddings\" are those that are small and force people to make aggressive cuts to the guest list.Yet just who exactly will show up is to be determined. The Times reported several Kansas City Chiefs players have booked hotel rooms in Midtown Manhattan on July 2 and July 3.Aside from family, Kelce's teammate Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, will likely be in attendance. For Swift, close friends like Selena Gomez, Abigail Anderson Berard, the Haim sisters, Emma Stone and Gigi Hadid will all likely attend.Chiefs coach Andy Reid said he couldn't talk about it when asked by The Associated Press if he was going to the wedding.\"If it's like when I got married, my wife did everything, so I just kind of followed her lead on it, showed up, right? Maybe he's doing more but he looks like he's pretty focused in on this job here, too,\" Reid said in early June.NFL tight end George Kittle confirmed he's invited, but told \"Entertainment Tonight\" he didn't know if it was taking place at Madison Square Garden.Swift's history of Fourth of July partiesPerhaps another clue why the week of the Fourth of July makes sense for Swift and Kelce's wedding is that the popstar has long been known for throwing elaborate parties over the American holiday.It wasn't too long ago that fans dubbed her Fourth of July events as \"Taymerica,\" where celebrities showed up at her Rhode Island estate wearing red, white and blue swimsuits, waving American flags and eventually shared some social media photos with the public.The timing also works with Kelce's football schedule, given the tight end once joked on his \"New Heights\" podcast, \"Don't make my friends have to choose whether or not they have to sell their tickets that week.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wedding-madison-square-garden/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-28T03:49:02.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2Fb48c6851-6485-4152-9d43-84ac661502a6%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F0d380ce0e24aed1229dc1f2d3019ad2e%2Fgettyimages-2277901710.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"are-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-getting-married-at-madison-square-garden-heres-what-we-know"},{"id":"1eh521","archiveId":"jb7nec","title":"Waterton buys for $81M, NADG scores $121M loan amid Palm Beach-area apartment shortage","excerpt":"Investors snapped up an $81 million Broward County apartment complex, while developers secured a $121 million construction loan for a Palm Beach County project this week. David Schwartz’s Waterton Residential dropped $80.5 million on a 358-unit apartment complex in Pembroke Pines. The deal worked ou","content":"Investors snapped up an $81 million Broward County apartment complex, while developers secured a $121 million construction loan for a Palm Beach County project this week. David Schwartz’s Waterton Residential dropped $80.5 million on a 358-unit apartment complex in Pembroke Pines. The deal worked out to $224,900 per unit. An affiliate of the Chicago-based company acquired The Landings at Pembroke Lake Apartments from an affiliate of Coral Gables-based Bar Invest Group. The 282,100-square-foot property at 10650 Washington Street includes 17 two-story residential buildings, a clubhouse, a pool and tennis courts. The complex was built in 1989, property records show. Units […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/25/palm-beach-area-apartment-shortage-leads-to-big-moves/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Grace McClung","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:12:13.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWaterton-buys-for-81M-NADG-scores-121M-loan-amid-Palm-Beach-area-apartment-shortage-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"waterton-buys-for-81m-nadg-scores-121m-loan-amid-palm-beach-area-apartment-shortage"},{"id":"46ctfv","archiveId":"g1jk69","title":"Bagpipes and caipirinhas: Brazil and Scotland take over Miami","excerpt":"Brazil and Scotland soccer fans joined together to watch Wednesday's World Cup match, turning Miami into a giant unified party.","content":"Brazil and Scotland soccer fans joined together to watch Wednesday's World Cup match, turning Miami into a giant unified party.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/bagpipes-and-caipirinhas-brazil-and-scotland-take-over-miami-40561350/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Rachel Costa","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:50:15.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG_5521.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bagpipes-and-caipirinhas-brazil-and-scotland-take-over-miami"},{"id":"g63zsk","archiveId":"uwkc01","title":"Kendrick Meek, Jr. is running for Congress, says he is hoping to follow in family footsteps","excerpt":"The race to replace Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, who announced her retirement earlier this month, led to a surprise entry by a candidate with a familiar name.Kendrick Meek, Jr., the grandson of Congresswoman Carrie Meek, and the son of Congressman Kendrick Meek, jumped into the race for District ","content":"The race to replace Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, who announced her retirement earlier this month, led to a surprise entry by a candidate with a familiar name.Kendrick Meek, Jr., the grandson of Congresswoman Carrie Meek, and the son of Congressman Kendrick Meek, jumped into the race for District 24, saying it was time to bring a fresh, young voice to the district.\"Life is unaffordable for the majority of people in South Florida,\" he said recently. \"I think everyone knows that, but I don't think anyone is doing anything about it.Meek, a 29-year-old attorney, is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters. \"I think that there's a lot of disengaged voters in South Florida, particularly young people, and they want to see themselves in Congress,\" he said.In addition to Meek, the candidates who have qualified are: Shevrin Jones, Rudy Moise, Oliver Gilbert, Jean Monestine, Roderick Vareen, and Marshall Davis.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/kendrick-meek-jr-congress-south-florida-6-28-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Jim  DeFede","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:07:29.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2F88e41d76-9e55-4e74-9744-fa2dff6ce046%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F4593eb0164e34e15d7a19176f19cac77%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-28-114513.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"kendrick-meek-jr-is-running-for-congress-says-he-is-hoping-to-follow-in-family-footsteps"},{"id":"hbbli2","archiveId":"websaz","title":"The Underline hosts Legislative Delegation for session update","excerpt":"Nine members of the Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation from both sides of the political aisle gathered on The Underline’s Inter Stage on June 9 to discuss key outcomes of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, provide updates on legislation impacting South Florida, and address the issues shaping Miami","content":"Nine members of the Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation from both sides of the political aisle gathered on The Underline’s Inter Stage on June 9 to discuss key outcomes of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, provide updates on legislation impacting South Florida, and address the issues shaping Miami-Dade’s future, including housing affordability, workforce development, environmental resiliency and […] The post The Underline hosts Legislative Delegation for session update first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/the-underline-hosts-legislative-delegation-for-session-update/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:44:45.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FLegislative-Delegation-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-underline-hosts-legislative-delegation-for-session-update"},{"id":"pkr70q","archiveId":"obyymc","title":"MDSO: 87-year-old man reported missing from SW Miami-Dade found safe","excerpt":"The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit has recovered 87-year-old Rodrigo Portuondo. According to the MDSO Special Victims Bureau, Portuondo was last seen on Saturday in the 4600 Block of Southwest 127th Court. Portuondo was last seen wearing a burgundy shirt, g","content":"The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit has recovered 87-year-old Rodrigo Portuondo. According to the MDSO Special Victims Bureau, Portuondo was last seen on Saturday in the 4600 Block of Southwest 127th Court. Portuondo was last seen wearing a burgundy shirt, gray pants, and black shoes. He has brown eyes and grey hair, stands 5 feet 3 inches, and weighs 150 pounds. On Sunday night, detectives confirmed they safely recovered Portuondo, and he has been reunited with loved ones.","url":"https://wsvn.com/uncategorized/mdso-87-year-old-man-reported-missing-from-sw-miami-dade-found-safe/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-29T01:18:05.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062826-Rodrigo-Portuondo.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mdso-87-year-old-man-reported-missing-from-sw-miami-dade-found-safe"},{"id":"vadbgp","archiveId":"li3q81","title":"CBS News Miami investigates the cost of Alligator Alcatraz after its shutdown","excerpt":"On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.\"Alligator Alcatraz fulfilled the role that it was designed to serve,\" DeSantis said. \"Today","content":"On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.\"Alligator Alcatraz fulfilled the role that it was designed to serve,\" DeSantis said. \"Today it now has zero detainees. It has helped remove many, many dangerous people from the street and get them out of not only the state of Florida, but the United States of America.\"DeSantis said he was proud of what they had accomplished.\"We stood this up,\" he said. \"We surged critical resources. We built critical infrastructure. We were able to manage very complex operations, and we were able to execute the mission when called upon efficiently.\"But how efficient was it?Open for less than a year, Alligator Alcatraz will likely turn out to be the single most expensive immigration detention center in the history of the United States.A review of financial records by CBS News Miami found it cost taxpayers twenty times more to house a prisoner at Alligator Alcatraz than at most other detention centers around the country.Typically, when ICE takes a person into custody, they either transfer them to a facility that they already operate &ndash; like the Krome Detention Center &ndash; or, as is often the case, they transfer them to an existing jail or private prison under a contract ICE has with those entities. Those contracts establish fixed rates &ndash; known as bed rates &ndash; for how much the federal government will pay the jail or prison.According to the Office of Homeland Security Statistics, in 2024, the estimated average cost that ICE would pay a jail or a prison was about $165 a day per detainee.But according to a financial analysis by CBS Miami, the cost to keep a detainee at Alligator Alcatraz was $3,571 a day, per detainee.\"That's a shocking number, provided that number is accurate, that is an absolutely astounding bed rate,\" said John Sandweg, who was the former Acting ICE director under President Obama. \"This idea of a $3,500 bed rate for a facility that is not convenient, it doesn't help ICE achieve its mission -- that's really shocking to me. I mean, that makes you really wonder about who's safeguarding the taxpayer money here.\"The total cost for the facility is now estimated to be $1.2 billion.How CBS Miami arrived at that figureOn Thursday, DeSantis said nearly 21,000 detainees were processed through the detention camp. And according to ICE's own records, the average length of stay for a detainee at Alligator Alcatraz was 16 days.Therefore, when you have 21,000 detainees staying for an average of 16 days, that is a total of 336,000 inmate days.Divide $1.2 billion by 336,000, and you get $3,571 &ndash; meaning when it is all said and done, taxpayers will have spent more than $3,500 per inmate for each day they were at Alligator Alcatraz.Another way to look at the numbers: Alligator Alcatraz was open for 350 days, with the first detainee arriving on July 2, 2025, and the last detainee leaving on June 17, 2026. That means the average daily cost for Alligator Alcatraz was $3.4 million.\"Look, this isn't about whether you're soft on immigration or tough on immigration,\" Sandweg said. \"ICE detention is rough. What I'm saying is there's available much, much cheaper existing jails; old, closed prisons and private contractors where ICE can get those beds, house the same people in route to deportation, and do it in a way that's more convenient and frankly safer for ICE agents themselves. And do it at a rate that is much, much, much cheaper for the taxpayer.\"How did this happen?Alligator Alcatraz was first suggested by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who described it as an \"efficient, low-cost opportunity\" to build a detention center in the middle of the Everglades.\"You don't need to invest much in the perimeter,\" Uthmeier said in a social media video he posted on June 19, 2025. \"People get out, there's not much waiting for them other than alligators and pythons. Nowhere to go, nowhere to hide.\"The video showed Uthmeier walking the grounds of the little-used airport, formerly known as the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport. Accompanied by two burly law enforcement officers and with a military-style helicopter in the background, Uthmeier declared this was the perfect spot for a detention center.\"Alligator Alcatraz,\" Uthmeier repeated. \"We're ready to go.\"The idea immediately took off. Conservative politicians and many in the media became fixated on both the name and the prospect of escaping detainees being devoured by Florida gators and snakes. And no one found the joke more amusing than President Trump.\"Snakes are fast, but alligators, we're going to teach [the detainees] how to run away from an alligator,\" he said with a laugh, while demonstrating a zig-zagging motion with his hands. \"OK, if they escape prison, how to run away: don't run in a straight line like this, run like this.\"Using no-bid contracts, Governor DeSantis built the facility in eight days. He boasted it was large enough to house up to a thousand detainees at a time.On July 1, 2025, the day before it officially opened, President Trump, then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and Governor DeSantis toured the site, with all three arguing that Alligator Alcatraz could become a model for other states to emulate.\"Is this a model going forward?\" a reporter asked President Trump, with both DeSantis and Noem smiling and nodding yes next to the President.\"It can be,\" Trump said. \"I mean, you don't always have land so beautiful and so secure. We have a lot of bodyguards and a lot of cops that are in the form of alligators. You don't have to pay them so much, but I wouldn't want to run through the Everglades for long. It will keep people where they're supposed to be.\"The Republican Party of Florida sold Alligator Alcatraz merchandise on their website while critics argued there was a callousness to the way the President and others joked about the harsh conditions surrounding the site, suggesting the entire affair was more of a publicity stunt than an effort at good public or fiscal policy.So why was Alligator Alcatraz so expensive?The answer isn't that hard to understand. While the President and the Governor found it amusing to have a detention center in the middle of the Everglades, it also made it incredibly expensive.There was no infrastructure. Every day, trucks transported water to the site &ndash; both for drinking and showering. Officials also had to truck out all the sewage and waste accumulated every day because there was no sewer or septic system.There were also no electrical lines that could handle a facility of its size. The entire site needed to run on scores of generators to keep the lights and air conditioning going, with the fuel for those generators also needing to be delivered by truck every day.And because it was in the middle of the Big Cypress National Preserve, the state had to take additional precautions to encircle the site with filters and other measures so that when it rained, there was no runoff into the neighboring wetlands. And that entire system needed to be monitored by environmental engineers with filters and screens regularly needing to be replaced.Then, of course, there was the cost of food, both for the detainees and the staff, many of whom lived on the site in trailers. There were also medical services, fencing, beds, tents, and staff.The single largest contract at Alligator Alcatraz was with a company called Doodie Calls. They built and managed the system of toilets, hauling out the human waste. They also installed portable showers for the detainees and the staff, as well as managing the laundry services.Doodie Calls' contract alone was for more than $200 million.Sandweg said the entire affair needs to be investigated. \"I would love to see the [Inspector General] or somebody neutral conduct an inquiry into how this came about and how the taxpayers spent over a billion dollars for a facility that I can tell you, just from my years of working with ICE and working at ICE, the agency probably didn't like and didn't want,\" he said.Congressional Democrats have said that if they win the House in November, there will be Congressional hearings on the cost as well.Uthmeier, the Florida Attorney General, refused to stop and answer questions about Alligator Alcatraz when he was approached by a CBS Miami reporter on Saturday at the Republican Party of Florida's annual gathering.During his press conference announcing its closure, DeSantis defended the cost and argued that if the state had not built Alligator Alcatraz, those 21,000 individuals captured by ICE and local police would have been released.\"Had this facility not existed, there would not have been a place to put these people while they were awaiting deportation,\" DeSantis said. \"They would have been put back on the street. That would have harmed Floridians. I've met Angel Moms, I've met a lot of Angel Moms, and the number of them that I've met have lost a loved one at the hands of an illegal alien that had already been deported and came back or was out pending some type of charges. You can't put a price tag on that.\"Sandweg, the former ICE director, said that claim is ridiculous.\"First of all, ICE's actual detention capacity is very limited,\" he explained. \"ICE relies heavily on contract facilities, but also state and local facilities. So many of the challenges ICE faced historically in terms of ramping up detention were not necessarily related to the lack of available beds, but rather the money to pay for those beds. Now, to be fair, ICE does, because the detention goals of this administration are so great, they do want to expand out their detention capacity. But a lot of that expansion has been done simply by letting contracts to rent space in existing facilities.\"On Thursday, DeSantis read from a list of names of fewer than a dozen individuals who had passed through Alligator Alcatraz and were accused or convicted of horrendous crimes, including sexual assault and murder.CBS Miami asked the Governor's Office to provide the complete list of names he was citing. The office did not respond to the request.There is also no evidence that everyone housed at Alligator Alcatraz was, as President Trump used to say, \"the worst of the worst.\"Reporting by the Miami Herald and other news organizations found the majority of those taken to Alligator Alcatraz had no criminal record or had minor arrests for traffic violations and other non-violent offenses.As Alligator Alcatraz is broken down in the coming days, there is still a concern about who is going to pay for it. DeSantis promised that all the costs would be paid by the federal government. Currently, however, it is Florida taxpayers who are on the hook for the $1.2 billion.A year after opening the camp, the state has only received $58 million in reimbursements, which is less than 5% of what they are owed.On Thursday, standing alongside border czar Tom Homan, DeSantis said he is confident the federal government will eventually come through.\"We will get it,\" DeSantis said on Thursday. \"I mean, I was there with Tom and the President and the President said, `Get Florida their money,' and Tom's going to make sure it's part of it. I think it's just bureaucracy.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/cbs-news-miami-investigates-the-cost-of-alligator-alcatraz-after-its-shutdown/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Jim  DeFede","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:05:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2025%2F11%2F19%2F91e736a9-6eb7-4d96-8bc5-82d37481fd5e%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F23789917bd6f65435ba42497963a4b25%2Fcbsmiami-alligator-alcatraz-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"cbs-news-miami-investigates-the-cost-of-alligator-alcatraz-after-its-shutdown"},{"id":"iagd4k","archiveId":"r09k9t","title":"Coconut Grove to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary","excerpt":"Coconut Grove will mark Independence Day with a special celebration this year as the community joins the nation in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. “Red, White & Grove: 250 United” will take place on Saturday, July 4, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Peacock Park. It is a free event bringing together ","content":"Coconut Grove will mark Independence Day with a special celebration this year as the community joins the nation in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. “Red, White & Grove: 250 United” will take place on Saturday, July 4, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Peacock Park. It is a free event bringing together live music, family activities, […] The post Coconut Grove to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/coconut-grove-to-celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:22:48.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGrove-4th-fatured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"coconut-grove-to-celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary"},{"id":"jav854","archiveId":"jn2wv3","title":"Alina Garcia to discuss elections, voter participation, public trust","excerpt":"Elections in Miami-Dade are not abstract. They are not theory. They are real. They are ballots, lines, machines, mail-in envelopes, early voting sites, and a system that must work every single time. That system sits under the leadership of Alina Garcia, Supervisor of Elections for Miami-Dade County.","content":"Elections in Miami-Dade are not abstract. They are not theory. They are real. They are ballots, lines, machines, mail-in envelopes, early voting sites, and a system that must work every single time. That system sits under the leadership of Alina Garcia, Supervisor of Elections for Miami-Dade County. It is one of the most demanding jobs […] The post Alina Garcia to discuss elections, voter participation, public trust first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/coral-gables-news/alina-garcia-to-discuss-elections-voter-participation-public-trust/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Grant Miller, Publisher","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:18:37.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGrant-col-Alina-Garcia-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"alina-garcia-to-discuss-elections-voter-participation-public-trust"},{"id":"2ncfab","archiveId":"ekr12q","title":"School’s out for summer, but groups still active","excerpt":"In case you have not noticed, graduations and end of year parties are over. Traffic has improved dramatically and many are taking vacations. For those staying here, South Florida still offers lots to do. Coral Gables Chamber always is busy as it continues to offer members great networking events. Th","content":"In case you have not noticed, graduations and end of year parties are over. Traffic has improved dramatically and many are taking vacations. For those staying here, South Florida still offers lots to do. Coral Gables Chamber always is busy as it continues to offer members great networking events. The chamber’s monthly Women Business Network […] The post School’s out for summer, but groups still active first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/schools-out-for-summer-but-groups-still-active/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Gloria Burns","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:12:45.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGab-7856-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"schools-out-for-summer-but-groups-still-active"},{"id":"9qnm20","archiveId":"ss2knt","title":"Gallon resigns from school board, will take county commission seat","excerpt":"After nearly four decades in public education and public service, Dr. Steve Gallon III has announced his resignation as the District 1 representative on Miami- Dade County School Board as he prepares to assume office as Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 1 starting in January 2027. Dr. Gall","content":"After nearly four decades in public education and public service, Dr. Steve Gallon III has announced his resignation as the District 1 representative on Miami- Dade County School Board as he prepares to assume office as Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 1 starting in January 2027. Dr. Gallon’s resignation marks the conclusion of a distinguished […] The post Gallon resigns from school board, will take county commission seat first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/gallon-resigns-from-school-board-will-take-county-commission-seat/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:07:45.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDr.-Gallon-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gallon-resigns-from-school-board-will-take-county-commission-seat"},{"id":"1bmcm1","archiveId":"bpm3z5","title":"More than 5,600 disabled parking permits canceled","excerpt":"Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez recently announced that his office has now audited 41,987 disabled parking permit applications and canceled 5,656 permits as part of a new data-driven fraud detection and compliance initiative. The review includes cross-checking permits against offici","content":"Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez recently announced that his office has now audited 41,987 disabled parking permit applications and canceled 5,656 permits as part of a new data-driven fraud detection and compliance initiative. The review includes cross-checking permits against official records and identifying permits connected to deceased individuals, potentially fraudulent applications, incomplete or improperly […] The post More than 5,600 disabled parking permits canceled first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/more-than-5600-disabled-parking-permits-canceled/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:03:38.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"more-than-5600-disabled-parking-permits-canceled"},{"id":"batfbv","archiveId":"5g42ik","title":"Carmona Advisors excels in diverse economic sectors","excerpt":"Jacqui Carmona, founder and president of Carmona Advisors, describes her company as a women-led government relations firm with a Miami-centric focus. She and her team excel in local advocacy and campaign tactics for a wide range of economic sectors including transportation, development, labor, envir","content":"Jacqui Carmona, founder and president of Carmona Advisors, describes her company as a women-led government relations firm with a Miami-centric focus. She and her team excel in local advocacy and campaign tactics for a wide range of economic sectors including transportation, development, labor, environmental and resiliency initiatives, hospitality and government procurement. “I’m good at guiding […] The post Carmona Advisors excels in diverse economic sectors first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/carmona-advisors-excels-in-diverse-economic-sectors/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Christopher Pearson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:00:03.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCarmona-Jacqui-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"carmona-advisors-excels-in-diverse-economic-sectors"},{"id":"aujypa","archiveId":"9ueqvs","title":"Animal Services volunteer goes beyond call of duty","excerpt":"During the past five years, Ana Tainna Shepard has been one of the senior volunteers for Miami-Dade County Animal Services. A Realtor, mother and wife, who has served on several community boards, Shepard spends a lot of time helping to care for more than 500 dogs at Animal Services’ shelters in Dora","content":"During the past five years, Ana Tainna Shepard has been one of the senior volunteers for Miami-Dade County Animal Services. A Realtor, mother and wife, who has served on several community boards, Shepard spends a lot of time helping to care for more than 500 dogs at Animal Services’ shelters in Doral and Medley. She […] The post Animal Services volunteer goes beyond call of duty first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/animal-services-volunteer-goes-beyond-call-of-duty/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"David L. Snelling","publishDate":"2026-06-29T09:49:20.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"animal-services-volunteer-goes-beyond-call-of-duty"},{"id":"tnqhvq","archiveId":"gmj5o2","title":"Search underway for missing 47-year-old man from Coral Springs","excerpt":"The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in helping them locate 47-year-old Valdridge Barales, who may need services. The missing endangered adult was last seen on Monday, June 1, on the 6000 block of Coral Ridge Drive in Cor","content":"The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in helping them locate 47-year-old Valdridge Barales, who may need services. The missing endangered adult was last seen on Monday, June 1, on the 6000 block of Coral Ridge Drive in Coral Springs, and has not made contact with family. Barales stands at 6 feet, weighs 190 pounds, and has brown eyes and gray hair. Barales’ last seen clothing description is unknown. He may be driving a White Subaru with a Florida Tag: XBN62. Anyone with information on the above subject and/or case should contact Deputy A. Madrigal at 305-715-3300 (Office), 305-715-3214 (Desk), email u307222@mdso.com, or Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/search-underway-for-missing-47-year-old-man-from-coral-springs/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-28T23:24:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062826-missing-Valdridge-Barales.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"search-underway-for-missing-47-year-old-man-from-coral-springs"},{"id":"k4q12k","archiveId":"an9b2v","title":"GEM volunteers show devastation in Caracas, Venezuela","excerpt":"As volunteers from Doral, Florida's Global Empowerment Mission start aid work in Venezuela, we're getting a closer look at the damage done by the deadly earthquakes.","content":"As volunteers from Doral, Florida's Global Empowerment Mission start aid work in Venezuela, we're getting a closer look at the damage done by the deadly earthquakes.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/gem-volunteers-show-devastation-in-caracas-venezuela/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:56:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2F127cc007-b777-45b4-a95f-dbf85a27fa2d%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F15d02c7e0b16fedf465ad13ba9c4969f%2F6305fb236311b8c2f89cf32e30eda93c-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gem-volunteers-show-devastation-in-caracas-venezuela"},{"id":"dekgeg","archiveId":"648e1u","title":"South Florida volunteers continue to help send droves of aid to Venezuela amid deadly earthquakes","excerpt":"Volunteers gathered at the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) warehouse in Doral on Saturday to pack supplies for relief efforts in Venezuela, working until 6 p.m. to process a surge of donations that forced coordinators to turn away additional help at the end of the day.Among the volunteers is Kristi","content":"Volunteers gathered at the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) warehouse in Doral on Saturday to pack supplies for relief efforts in Venezuela, working until 6 p.m. to process a surge of donations that forced coordinators to turn away additional help at the end of the day.Among the volunteers is Kristine Villarroel, who is working to keep her mind occupied while she waits for word on her family, who remain trapped in the rubble of an apartment building in La Guaira.\"They've been trapped in there since Wednesday afternoon,\" Villarroel said. \"It is 10 floors, and it collapsed completely, and the rubble's like two stories tall, so you can imagine 10 stories condensed to two. It is terrifying\".Villarroel noted that while she finds purpose in helping others, the difficulty of the situation is mounting. \"I am trying to stay hopeful, but that hope diminishes every hour,\" she said.Donors waited as long as two and a half hours to drop off supplies, creating what appeared to be an organized, human assembly line.\"It makes me super proud as a Venezuelan and emotional,\" said volunteer Claudia Aponte. \"Through tough times, and we are here together\".While the community effort is significant, volunteers emphasized that more specialized support is required to address the scale of the crisis. \"We do not have the medical staff that we need,\" said volunteer Anna Galaviz. \"We need support in helicopters. We need, we don't have an air ambulance.\"The first air shipment is scheduled to depart Sunday morning for Valencia, located about three hours from Caracas. Donations will be accepted on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Global Empowerment Mission in Doral.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-volunteers-continue-to-help-send-droves-of-aid-to-venezuela-amid-deadly-earthquakes/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Ted  Scouten","publishDate":"2026-06-28T03:39:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2F9ff2a715-31bc-4d9e-a86e-8b36fa1a281c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F16288c5864ec7894180d125710c26876%2Ffb1650d632b434016c62e98afaf29fe9.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-volunteers-continue-to-help-send-droves-of-aid-to-venezuela-amid-deadly-earthquakes"},{"id":"zly9g","archiveId":"ze9h8b","title":"Putting brain health in focus as we age","excerpt":"As more Americans live longer, maintaining brain health is becoming an increasingly important part of overall well-being. During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and throughout the year, there is growing awareness of simple, everyday ways to support brain health as we age. Research estimates that","content":"As more Americans live longer, maintaining brain health is becoming an increasingly important part of overall well-being. During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and throughout the year, there is growing awareness of simple, everyday ways to support brain health as we age. Research estimates that around 10 percent of the 65-plus population is living with […] The post Putting brain health in focus as we age first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/putting-brain-health-in-focus-as-we-age/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Joel G. Caschette","publishDate":"2026-06-29T08:15:24.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"putting-brain-health-in-focus-as-we-age"},{"id":"j4nio7","archiveId":"ahs85k","title":"Measures pass to accelerate affordable housing projects","excerpt":"Miami-Dade Commission chair Anthony Rodriguez recently secured passage of two measures designed to strengthen accountability and accelerate the development of affordable housing projects on County-owned property. The legislation includes an ordinance amending the county’s Infill Housing Initiative P","content":"Miami-Dade Commission chair Anthony Rodriguez recently secured passage of two measures designed to strengthen accountability and accelerate the development of affordable housing projects on County-owned property. The legislation includes an ordinance amending the county’s Infill Housing Initiative Program to limit the number and duration of extensions that may be granted to developers, as well as […] The post Measures pass to accelerate affordable housing projects first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/measures-pass-to-accelerate-affordable-housing-projects/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T08:11:00.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"measures-pass-to-accelerate-affordable-housing-projects"},{"id":"f9hyrj","archiveId":"i2pldn","title":"M-DCPS awarded $8.9 million in AEFLA funding, expanding opportunities for adult learners","excerpt":"Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), the largest recipient of Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) funding among eligible providers in Florida, has received $8.9 million in funding for the 2026-27 program year, marking the district’s largest allocation to date. This continued invest","content":"Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), the largest recipient of Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) funding among eligible providers in Florida, has received $8.9 million in funding for the 2026-27 program year, marking the district’s largest allocation to date. This continued investment reflects M-DCPS’s commitment to expanding high-quality educational opportunities and workforce-aligned programs for […] The post M-DCPS awarded $8.9 million in AEFLA funding, expanding opportunities for adult learners first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/m-dcps-awarded-8-9-million-in-aefla-funding-expanding-opportunities-for-adult-learners/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-29T08:08:27.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"m-dcps-awarded-89-million-in-aefla-funding-expanding-opportunities-for-adult-learners"},{"id":"1s8krc","archiveId":"n71bkb","title":"GEM volunteers start working in Caracas, Venezuela","excerpt":"Volunteers from Global Empowerment Mission in Doral are now in Venezuela's capital city to provide aid in the wake of deadly earthquakes. Here's a look from the ground.","content":"Volunteers from Global Empowerment Mission in Doral are now in Venezuela's capital city to provide aid in the wake of deadly earthquakes. Here's a look from the ground.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/gem-volunteers-start-working-in-caracas-venezuela/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:53:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2F25131534-be8c-4a16-aa49-a719ff389f79%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fcbc852c13a2ccdf47dde9486f039be76%2F32f6703b2b8421361d9e6daa7624cf0f-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gem-volunteers-start-working-in-caracas-venezuela"},{"id":"cbi9od","archiveId":"fq0lfs","title":"Zoo Miami black bears receive wellness exams","excerpt":"“Laurel” and “Libby” are 16-year-old American black bear sisters that arrived at Zoo Miami in 2013 and reside in the Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit. Laurel weighs approximately 272 pounds and Libby is a bit lighter at approximately 257 pounds. Recently, they were anesthetized and brought to the","content":"“Laurel” and “Libby” are 16-year-old American black bear sisters that arrived at Zoo Miami in 2013 and reside in the Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit. Laurel weighs approximately 272 pounds and Libby is a bit lighter at approximately 257 pounds. Recently, they were anesthetized and brought to the zoo’s animal hospital so that they could receive […] The post Zoo Miami black bears receive wellness exams first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/zoo-miami-black-bears-receive-wellness-exams/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Ron Magill","publishDate":"2026-06-28T11:32:07.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FZoo_s-Black-Bear-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"zoo-miami-black-bears-receive-wellness-exams"},{"id":"rvj0ee","archiveId":"y9omtr","title":"Women’s Hall of Fame announces 6 inductees","excerpt":"The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners inducted six outstanding women into the Miami-Dade County Women’s Hall of Fame during a special presentation ceremony on June 2 in the County Commission Chambers. The outstanding women inducted were Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava; Miami-Dade","content":"The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners inducted six outstanding women into the Miami-Dade County Women’s Hall of Fame during a special presentation ceremony on June 2 in the County Commission Chambers. The outstanding women inducted were Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava; Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz; Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia; Gloria Estefan, singer, […] The post Women’s Hall of Fame announces 6 inductees first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/womens-hall-of-fame-announces-6-inductees/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-28T11:27:58.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"womens-hall-of-fame-announces-6-inductees"},{"id":"vbp7wf","archiveId":"4ermfw","title":"How costly was Alligator Alcatraz?","excerpt":"Open for less than a year, Alligator Alcatraz will likely turn out to be the single most expensive immigration detention center in the history of the United States. A review of financial records by CBS News Miami found it cost taxpayers twenty times more to house a prisoner at Alligator Alcatraz tha","content":"Open for less than a year, Alligator Alcatraz will likely turn out to be the single most expensive immigration detention center in the history of the United States. A review of financial records by CBS News Miami found it cost taxpayers twenty times more to house a prisoner at Alligator Alcatraz than at most other detention centers around the country.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/how-costly-was-alligator-alcatraz/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:51:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2F7ed6afe5-3d61-478e-86bc-df5b9d60a048%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ff369a68e745cbd0729da89de5d0a79c3%2Fb459e8c07deb1f48601ac440cd1dd811.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-costly-was-alligator-alcatraz"},{"id":"qz34qu","archiveId":"1xo0y8","title":"Fernando Mendoza Welcome to Las Vegas Bobblehead unveiled","excerpt":"The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum recently unveiled a very special Fernando Mendoza Welcome to Las Vegas Bobblehead featuring the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL Draft standing next to a bobbling version of the iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign. The limited edition bobblehead, which is being","content":"The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum recently unveiled a very special Fernando Mendoza Welcome to Las Vegas Bobblehead featuring the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL Draft standing next to a bobbling version of the iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign. The limited edition bobblehead, which is being produced in conjunction with […] The post Fernando Mendoza Welcome to Las Vegas Bobblehead unveiled first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/fernando-mendoza-welcome-to-las-vegas-bobblehead-unveiled/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-28T11:23:18.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWelcome-to-Las-Vegas-Bobblehead-Fernando-Mendoza-2-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fernando-mendoza-welcome-to-las-vegas-bobblehead-unveiled"},{"id":"ceak9e","archiveId":"txpxyf","title":"Staying afloat: Water safety is for everyone","excerpt":"In South Florida, water is both abundant and essential. From our sought-after beaches to neighborhood pools, canals, lakes, and marinas, water is woven into how we live, play, and connect with one another. With this amount of access comes a shared responsibility to recognize the risks around water. ","content":"In South Florida, water is both abundant and essential. From our sought-after beaches to neighborhood pools, canals, lakes, and marinas, water is woven into how we live, play, and connect with one another. With this amount of access comes a shared responsibility to recognize the risks around water. The reality is eye-opening. For children ages […] The post Staying afloat: Water safety is for everyone first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/staying-afloat-water-safety-is-for-everyone-2/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-28T11:19:24.000Z","category":"beach","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWater-safety-1062-1-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"staying-afloat-water-safety-is-for-everyone"},{"id":"uhpij0","archiveId":"y6ihqc","title":"Village’s street naming honors legacy of community educator","excerpt":"The Village of Palmetto Bay conducted a formal street naming ceremony on June 5 to honor the accomplishments and legacy of Greg Zawyer. The ceremony took place at 11 a.m. at the intersection of SW 143rd Street, between 78th Avenue and Palmetto Road. Zawyer, who passed away on Oct. 24, 2024, had serv","content":"The Village of Palmetto Bay conducted a formal street naming ceremony on June 5 to honor the accomplishments and legacy of Greg Zawyer. The ceremony took place at 11 a.m. at the intersection of SW 143rd Street, between 78th Avenue and Palmetto Road. Zawyer, who passed away on Oct. 24, 2024, had served for decades […] The post Village’s street naming honors legacy of community educator first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/villages-street-naming-honors-legacy-of-community-educator/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Gary Alan Ruse","publishDate":"2026-06-28T11:11:38.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FVillage-Street-sign-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"villages-street-naming-honors-legacy-of-community-educator"},{"id":"pzzoyn","archiveId":"dom1gv","title":"Baptist Health, Amazon One Medical partnership to transform healthcare","excerpt":"With a shared commitment to transforming healthcare, Baptist Health South Florida, the region’s largest and most preferred healthcare organization, and Amazon One Medical, a hybrid in-person and virtual primary care organization, will collaborate to deliver seamless primary and specialty care in Sou","content":"With a shared commitment to transforming healthcare, Baptist Health South Florida, the region’s largest and most preferred healthcare organization, and Amazon One Medical, a hybrid in-person and virtual primary care organization, will collaborate to deliver seamless primary and specialty care in South Florida. This new relationship, effective as of Aug. 1, gives patients in the […] The post Baptist Health, Amazon One Medical partnership to transform healthcare first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/baptist-health-amazon-one-medical-partnership-to-transform-healthcare/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-28T08:59:57.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"baptist-health-amazon-one-medical-partnership-to-transform-healthcare"},{"id":"vl37mc","archiveId":"kqvwaz","title":"Town to celebrate popular annual 4th of July event","excerpt":"The Town of Cutler Bay’s 58th annual Cutler Bay/Whispering Pines 4th of July Celebration and Golf Cart Parade, one of the community’s largest and most engaging events, will take place at Whispering Pines Park, 8800 Ridgeland Dr., and the streets surrounding the lake. The event celebrating America’s ","content":"The Town of Cutler Bay’s 58th annual Cutler Bay/Whispering Pines 4th of July Celebration and Golf Cart Parade, one of the community’s largest and most engaging events, will take place at Whispering Pines Park, 8800 Ridgeland Dr., and the streets surrounding the lake. The event celebrating America’s 250th birthday runs from 9 a.m. to noon. […] The post Town to celebrate popular annual 4th of July event first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/cutler-bay/town-to-celebrate-popular-annual-4th-of-july-event/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Gary Alan Ruse","publishDate":"2026-06-28T08:56:58.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FTown_s-July-4th-poster-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"town-to-celebrate-popular-annual-4th-of-july-event"},{"id":"apabta","archiveId":"y4ll9f","title":"GEM crews arrive in Venezuela’s hardest-hit communities to support earthquake relief efforts","excerpt":"One local relief flight has arrived in Venezuela as South Floridians continue to respond in drives to send support in any way they can. While many South Floridians are helping from home, the team of the Global Empowerment Mission is now on the ground in some of Venezuela’s hardest-hit communities. T","content":"One local relief flight has arrived in Venezuela as South Floridians continue to respond in drives to send support in any way they can. While many South Floridians are helping from home, the team of the Global Empowerment Mission is now on the ground in some of Venezuela’s hardest-hit communities. The founder of GEM, Michael Capponi, and their crews have reached areas devastated by the earthquake. “We’re just landing here, so it’s very emotional,” said a GEM official. Working alongside local partners, the team is assessing the most urgent needs: delivering life-saving supplies, including food, clean water, hygiene kits, and other emergency essentials to survivors. Meanwhile, at GEM’s warehouse in Doral, volunteers continue to pack additional shipments. “It has been amazing, we have packed this warehouse. We have sent 20,000 pounds to Caracas already that arrive today, and we are sending another over 80,000 pounds tomorrow, and then we will be sending multiple flights Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday,” said Billy Richardson, Director of U.S. Logistics at GEM. For many South Floridians who are helping, the mission is personal. “I’m from Venezuela, but I’ve been living here for 23 years, and this is amazing,” said a South Floridian volunteer. “You feel a lot of joy in seeing this,” said another South Floridian volunteer. The effort has extended far beyond GEM’s warehouse. Drop-off sites across Miami-Dade remained busy throughout the weekend. At El Arepazo in Doral, more community members came together to help. “I’m bringing as much as I can, so that I can help,” said a South Floridian volunteer. While at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Doral, more volunteers continue packing shipments to help ensure aid reaches those who need it most in Venezuela. “We are very broken to see all the people that had their houses going down, that doesn’t have a place to sleep, the children that is missing,” said a South Floridian volunteer. For a list of official collecting sites across Miami-Dade, click here. While supplies are important, GEM officials said, cash donations are what’s most needed at the moment. To make a donation, click here.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/gem-crews-arrive-in-venezuelas-hardest-hit-communities-to-support-earthquake-relief-efforts/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:43:18.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062826-GEM-crews-arrive-in-Venezuelas-hardest-hit-communities-to-support-earthquake-relief-efforts.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gem-crews-arrive-in-venezuelas-hardest-hit-communities-to-support-earthquake-relief-efforts"},{"id":"pjivp3","archiveId":"961h2t","title":"South Miami to celebrate ‘Taste of SoMi’ during July","excerpt":"The City of South Miami has announced the return of Taste of SoMi 2026, a month-long community celebration showcasing the very best of South Miami’s vibrant culinary and retail scene. Running from July 1 through July 31, the initiative invites residents and visitors to discover new restaurants, supp","content":"The City of South Miami has announced the return of Taste of SoMi 2026, a month-long community celebration showcasing the very best of South Miami’s vibrant culinary and retail scene. Running from July 1 through July 31, the initiative invites residents and visitors to discover new restaurants, support local shops, and experience the unique flavor […] The post South Miami to celebrate ‘Taste of SoMi’ during July first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/south-miami-to-celebrate-taste-of-somi-during-july/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-28T08:51:49.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FTaste-of-SoMi-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-miami-to-celebrate-taste-of-somi-during-july"},{"id":"xz0ytl","archiveId":"2t9vu0","title":"South Miami Celebrates with One Last Epic Fourth of July at Deli Lane’s Historic Home","excerpt":"As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, South Miami residents can mark the occasion with an all-day Fourth of July celebration at one of the city’s most beloved neighborhood gathering spots. On Saturday, July 4, Deli Lane Café & Tavern will host a full day of live music, festive entertainment, ","content":"As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, South Miami residents can mark the occasion with an all-day Fourth of July celebration at one of the city’s most beloved neighborhood gathering spots. On Saturday, July 4, Deli Lane Café & Tavern will host a full day of live music, festive entertainment, and a special hot dog and […] The post South Miami Celebrates with One Last Epic Fourth of July at Deli Lane’s Historic Home first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/south-miami-celebrates-with-one-last-epic-fourth-of-july-at-deli-lanes-historic-home-3/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-28T08:36:55.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSouth-Miami-News-Delii-Lane-for-Fourth-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-miami-celebrates-with-one-last-epic-fourth-of-july-at-deli-lanes-historic-home"},{"id":"isvg7o","archiveId":"3smczf","title":"Miami Beach woman arrested for assaulting park ranger and police officer, police say","excerpt":"A woman was arrested after, police said, she attacked a park ranger and a police officer in Miami Beach. Karen Marie Burnap-Graney was charged with battery on a police officer and resisting without violence. Police said Burnap-Graney, 56, had an open beer container in front of The Ritz-Carlton, Sout","content":"A woman was arrested after, police said, she attacked a park ranger and a police officer in Miami Beach. Karen Marie Burnap-Graney was charged with battery on a police officer and resisting without violence. Police said Burnap-Graney, 56, had an open beer container in front of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach in Miami Beach. Burnap-Graney was asked to throw the container away by a park ranger before she allegedly spat on the park ranger, then struck his arm and kicked his legs. Officers arrived and attempted to take the suspect into custody, but couldn’t cuff her because her arms were in casts. Burnap-Graney then allegedly tried to bite an officer before being punched in the face. She was taken to the hospital, then to jail.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miami-beach-woman-arrested-for-assaulting-park-ranger-and-police-officer/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:19:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062826-Miami-Beach-woman-arrested-for-assaulting-park-ranger-and-police-officer.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-beach-woman-arrested-for-assaulting-park-ranger-and-police-officer-police-say"},{"id":"s9hm7b","archiveId":"o4kmar","title":"Growing brush fire in NW Broward burns over 150 acres; 0% containment","excerpt":"A smoky situation near the swamp occurred after a brush fire sparked in Broward County. The brush fire sparked on Sunday afternoon, and it is still burning. “It wasn’t bad at first, but now I think it’s getting worse,” said Liam Brown. Many people spent their Sunday evening driving out to the Sawgra","content":"A smoky situation near the swamp occurred after a brush fire sparked in Broward County. The brush fire sparked on Sunday afternoon, and it is still burning. “It wasn’t bad at first, but now I think it’s getting worse,” said Liam Brown. Many people spent their Sunday evening driving out to the Sawgrass Trailhead at Atlantic Boulevard in Coral Springs to fish, take a walk, or to see the plumes of black smoke fill the sky. “My phone died because I was at the beach all day, and I had to go home because he flies drones, and I said you got to load up,” said Teri Fisher. “I live on the other side of the Sawgrass. Just thought I’d take a ride out here and take a look for myself to see if there’s anything to be concerned about,” said Ira. “It’s been very dry, and there’s been fires down in Dade County. So now it’s up here in our neck of the woods.” The brush fire, known as the Atlantic Fire, burned over 150 acres. “I could see it from miles away. Actually, I decided to come over here. I brought my drone. Just so happened to have it in my car. It’s kinda of far for me to get any good pics,” said Clive. Ed Fisher also brought his drone to view the disaster. “It’s all black beyond the flame,” said Ed Fisher. The wind pushed the smoke away from roads and homes into the Everglades, but drivers along the Sawgrass Expressway could see the smoke for miles. “It started this small, and we decided two hours later to come back out, and it’s spreading like crazy. Thank gosh it’s going west, not east,” said Travis. The smoke even blocked the view of the sunset. According to officials, it’s unclear what caused the fire. The brush fire is at 0% containment.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/growing-brush-fire-in-nw-broward-burns-over-150-acres-0-containment/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:16:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":95,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062826-Growing-brush-fire-in-NW-Broward-burns-over-150-acres-0-containment.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"growing-brush-fire-in-nw-broward-burns-over-150-acres-0-containment"},{"id":"f1ajl3","archiveId":"uf5l2s","title":"PTS 7th grader qualifies for World Sailing Championship","excerpt":"Palmer Trinity School seventh grade student Audrey Roachell recently placed first out of 228 sailors at an event by the United States Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA). A small, single-handed sailing dinghy, the Optimist, or Opti, is for use by young people up to age 15. The USODA is the national-","content":"Palmer Trinity School seventh grade student Audrey Roachell recently placed first out of 228 sailors at an event by the United States Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA). A small, single-handed sailing dinghy, the Optimist, or Opti, is for use by young people up to age 15. The USODA is the national-class organization for Optimist sailing in […] The post PTS 7th grader qualifies for World Sailing Championship first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/pts-7th-grader-qualifies-for-world-sailing-championship/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Teresa Estefan","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:23:12.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FPTS-sailor-Audrey-Roachell-2-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"pts-7th-grader-qualifies-for-world-sailing-championship"},{"id":"9nrv2p","archiveId":"vfl8s5","title":"Nutrition can help manage, prevent chronic disease","excerpt":"With warmer months upon us, it is a natural time to reevaluate our nutrition and fitness routines. There is no better time than now to take stock of our daily habits and recommit to the healthy choices that support long-term well-being, starting with what’s on our plates. For older adults, especiall","content":"With warmer months upon us, it is a natural time to reevaluate our nutrition and fitness routines. There is no better time than now to take stock of our daily habits and recommit to the healthy choices that support long-term well-being, starting with what’s on our plates. For older adults, especially, nutrition isn’t just about […] The post Nutrition can help manage, prevent chronic disease first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/nutrition-can-help-manage-prevent-chronic-disease/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Joel G. Caschette","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:19:17.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"nutrition-can-help-manage-prevent-chronic-disease"},{"id":"5v3j4y","archiveId":"nggweu","title":"Civics Academy helps residents","excerpt":"As Miami-Dade County celebrates 250 years of American progress, ingenuity, and civic engagement, the community is invited to be part of the next chapter. The Miami-Dade Civics Academy, a Miami-Dade 250 initiative, is designed to help residents better understand how local government works, connect wi","content":"As Miami-Dade County celebrates 250 years of American progress, ingenuity, and civic engagement, the community is invited to be part of the next chapter. The Miami-Dade Civics Academy, a Miami-Dade 250 initiative, is designed to help residents better understand how local government works, connect with county leaders and departments, and discover ways to make their […] The post Civics Academy helps residents first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/civics-academy-helps-residents/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:16:12.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMiami-Dade-Civics-Academy-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"civics-academy-helps-residents"},{"id":"vsqb4v","archiveId":"tvetxd","title":"Hazy sunshine kicks off Sunday for South Florida","excerpt":"South Florida starts out dry, but storms are set to push through in the afternoon.","content":"South Florida starts out dry, but storms are set to push through in the afternoon.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/hazy-sunshine-kicks-off-sunday-for-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:06:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2F689137dd-c0d7-4f50-9ebe-cbcc790125e7%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F948e3a6a3a5e8dd35acddefef4a72417%2F7963342211ffbefe3fa58428b63fdf44.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hazy-sunshine-kicks-off-sunday-for-south-florida"},{"id":"g75pvf","archiveId":"r5bnr0","title":"South Florida volunteers step up to send aid to Venezuela in wake of earthquakes","excerpt":"Ted Scouten hears from community members who are banding together to offer aid sorely needed after deadly earthquakes hit Venezuela earlier this week.","content":"Ted Scouten hears from community members who are banding together to offer aid sorely needed after deadly earthquakes hit Venezuela earlier this week.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-volunteers-step-up-to-send-aid-to-venezuela-in-wake-of-earthquakes/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:02:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2F7d0f12cc-a85b-4c42-929a-778bc0e6c8d4%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Facb7d942003e49f01fc95b77e6907c5e%2F9547b6b59d74123f0fb10a8826f3a1dc.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-volunteers-step-up-to-send-aid-to-venezuela-in-wake-of-earthquakes"},{"id":"s9bwep","archiveId":"vj0l15","title":"Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks","excerpt":"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran again launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday following new U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. Efforts to reopen t","content":"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran again launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday following new U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s oversight has sparked days of crossfire. A multinational maritime body overseen by the U.S. Navy said Saturday it would expand a route near Oman for inbound and outbound traffic, setting up a new flashpoint with Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated the claim on Sunday that Tehran alone must govern the strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf that once carried a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas. “Any attempt to establish new or separate arrangements from those currently being carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran will only lead to further complications, delay the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and increase the level of tension,” Araghchi said. The global community has long considered the strait an international waterway, despite its location in Iran and Oman’s territorial waters. In recent days, Iran has twice attacked vessels going through a route on the Omani side during an evacuation effort backed by a United Nations agency. The United States and Iran have been discussing the terms of an interim deal, including arrangements on the strait, the removal of a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and sanctions on Iran, and the future of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Under the memorandum of understanding signed this month, they have 60 days from that signing to work out details. Pakistan, a key mediator, earlier said talks would resume Tuesday. The Trump administration said nothing has been canceled and technical talks are on track for the coming days as planned. The interim deal is meant to end fighting on all fronts before certain key issues can be discussed. Continued fighting in Lebanon, where an Israeli soldier was killed by Hezbollah fire early Sunday, also threatens the agreement. Strikes target Gulf states hosting US military Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for the attacks in Bahrain and Kuwait. Kuwait, which hosts a major U.S. military base, said air defenses intercepted Iranian drones and two missiles just after the U.S. strikes in Iran. There were no reports of injuries or damage. Bahrain said the Iranian strikes damaged a residential building near the international airport and no one was killed. Bahrain is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. The damaged building was not near its headquarters. Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry denounced what it called “a dangerous escalation that reveals that what Tehran is doing is not a passing act, nor an isolated incident, but rather a deliberate approach and a systematic pattern of repeated aggression.” Later on Sunday, Qatar said a civilian had been killed, and another person was hurt, by shrapnel related to “military operations in the area” after a vessel didn’t return at its scheduled time on Saturday. The statement did not give details. Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire The U.S. military’s Central Command said it struck Iranian military “surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities and minelayer capabilities” following an attack on a ship at sea Saturday. The Panamanian-flagged tanker Kiku carried crude oil for the state-run energy company of Qatar, a key mediator between Iran and the U.S. U.S. President Donald Trump on social media accused Iran of violating the ceasefire and warned of a point where the U.S. may no longer be reasonable “and will be forced to militarily complete the job.” “If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist!” Trump wrote. The exchanges of fire began when an Iranian drone struck a merchant vessel off Oman on Thursday and the U.S. military retaliated with strikes. Ship traffic on the strait had increased over the past 72 hours, off both Iran and Oman, “despite the elevated threat environment,” the multinational maritime body overseen by the U.S. Navy said Sunday, adding that “U.S.-assisted commercial transits continued uninterrupted.” It said 89 such transits had been made, still below the historical average of 138 vessels a day. Iran calls for new ‘conflict control unit’ in Lebanon Last week, Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement to end the latest fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, which began two days after the Iran war started when Hezbollah fired at Israel. Israel has responded with an invasion of southern Lebanon and it has said it will not withdraw until Hezbollah is disarmed. Last week’s deal did not include Iran or Hezbollah, which has criticized it and rejected calls to disarm. On Sunday, Iran’s foreign minister again said the U.S. must force Israel to halt attacks and withdraw. Israel occupies around 600 square kilometers (231 square miles) in southern Lebanon, which it says it needs as a security buffer. Sporadic clashes have continued, and Hezbollah’s leader said Saturday that the group would continue fighting until Israel withdraws from Lebanon. Key Iranian negotiator and parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Sunday that a meeting of a new “conflict control unit” formed among Iran, the United States and Lebanon should meet as soon as possible, Iran’s state broadcaster reported. The frequency of Israeli strikes in Lebanon has decreased significantly since the Iran-U.S. deal was signed, but two strikes hit southern Lebanon on Sunday morning — one in Taybeh town and the other in the Nabatiyeh area, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. There was no immediate word on casualties. Overnight, Hezbollah militants killed an Israeli soldier in Deir Siryan village in southern Lebanon, according to Israel’s military. Hezbollah did not comment.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/iran-attacks-bahrain-and-kuwait-following-us-strikes-and-threatens-to-halt-talks-2/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:24:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062826-Iran-attacks-Bahrain-and-Kuwait-following-US-strikes-and-threatens-to-halt-talks.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"iran-attacks-bahrain-and-kuwait-following-us-strikes-and-threatens-to-halt-talks"},{"id":"vfrj02","archiveId":"b0sb1m","title":"Computer Biology Labs debuts interactive AI George Washington exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale","excerpt":"America’s 250th anniversary is days away, and people in South Florida can have some words with our nation’s first president, George Washington. Computer Biology Labs is hosting the national debut of “The Washington Experience” at History Fort Lauderdale. The innovative educational initiative honors ","content":"America’s 250th anniversary is days away, and people in South Florida can have some words with our nation’s first president, George Washington. Computer Biology Labs is hosting the national debut of “The Washington Experience” at History Fort Lauderdale. The innovative educational initiative honors Ivy Stranahan, the city’s founding mother. Visitors will be able to have historically accurate chats with founding father George Washington through interactive artificial intelligence, getting deep insights grounded strictly in the Library of Congress archives.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/computer-biology-labs-debuts-interactive-ai-george-washington-exhibit-at-history-fort-lauderdale/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:18:38.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062826-Computer-Biology-Labs-debuts-interactive-AI-George-Washington-exhibit-at-History-Fort-Lauderdale.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"computer-biology-labs-debuts-interactive-ai-george-washington-exhibit-at-history-fort-lauderdale"},{"id":"aluuiv","archiveId":"n9urr5","title":"Final day of group play at the World Cup sets the field for the round of 32","excerpt":"The round of 32 at the World Cup is set, with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday as Canada plays South Africa in Southern California. The U.S. will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California, while third co-host Mexico returns to its capital city to take on Ecuador on Tu","content":"The round of 32 at the World Cup is set, with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday as Canada plays South Africa in Southern California. The U.S. will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California, while third co-host Mexico returns to its capital city to take on Ecuador on Tuesday. Tournament favorite France goes back to the New York area to play Sweden on Tuesday, with the winner of that game going up against Germany or Paraguay in the round of 16. Here are the games in the round of 32: US vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, July 1 The Americans had their powerful momentum from two consecutive victories stalled in the loss to Turkey. But in the knockout round, they’ll face Bosnia-Herzegovina, which is 62nd in the FIFA rankings. Bosnia finished third in Group B with four points. U.S. star Christian Pulisic entered as a substitute in the second half against Turkey. He had not played since leaving the opening win over Paraguay at halftime with a calf injury. “We play every game like a knockout game,” said U.S. midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, who scored against Turkey. “You saw that in our intensity and the way we worked. For us, it’s keep doing what we’ve been doing.” Belgium vs. Senegal, July 1 Belgium scored five times in its group play finale against New Zealand to not only advance but finish first. Up next is no easy task: a matchup against Senegal, which played France and Norway tough and routed Iraq to move on. The U.S.-Bosnia-Herzegovina winner faces the winner of this match. ___ Germany vs. Paraguay, June 29 Germany comes into the knockout stage off a similarly low-key late defeat as the U.S., having already clinched its group with little to play for. Germany is a significant favorite against Paraguay, which lost to the U.S. 4-1 in its opener but steadied itself enough to move on. France vs. Sweden, June 30 France came in as the tournament favorite and remains it after winning all three of its group games to set up a matchup against Sweden, which had a 5-1 win, a 5-1 loss and a draw. ___ South Africa vs. Canada, June 28 These nations have already made history. It’ll be the first time both are in the knockout stage of the World Cup. Canada advanced as runner-up in Group B with four points — one win, one draw and one loss. South Africa was runner-up in Group A, also with four points, including a surprising win over South Korea. Netherlands vs. Morocco, June 29 The Netherlands won Group F after a draw with Japan and outscoring Sweden and Tunisia by a combined 8-2. Morocco went unbeaten to finish second in Group C in pursuit of becoming the first African winner of the World Cup. Morocco reached the semifinals four years ago in Qatar. ___ Portugal vs. Croatia, July 2 Playing Colombia to a 0-0 tie Saturday night meant a second-place finish in the group for Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal and a tougher path, which could include facing neighbor Spain for a spot in the quarterfinals. Croatia moved into this spot by defeating Ghana hours earlier. Spain vs. Austria, July 2 Spain bounced back from a surprising 0-0 draw against Cape Verde in its first game to win its group, in the process sending two-time champion Uruguay home. Austria tied it in the final minutes after falling behind earlier in stoppage time to play Algeria to a 3-3 draw Saturday night and set up this matchup. ___ Brazil vs. Japan, June 29 Japan advanced as Group F runner-up with a hard fought 1-1 draw against Sweden and the Samurai Blue’s reward is a knockout match against five-time World Cup champion Brazil. It’ll be a full-circle moment for Japan, which brought in Brazilian great Zico in 1991 to professionalize the country’s new domestic league and support Japan’s successful bid to co-host the World Cup in 2002. Now, the Japanese have a chance to show how far they’ve come against a country that has set the standard. Norway vs. Ivory Coast, June 30 It would have taken beating favored France for Norway to win Group I. Instead, coach Ståle Solbakken opted to rest Erling Haaland and all but one starter. That sets up a matchup against the Ivory Coast at the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. ___ Mexico vs. Ecuador, June 30 Winning all three of its group stage matches for the first time at the World Cup, Mexico goes into the round of 32 also having now allowed a single goal. It has outscored opponents 6-0 and now has the distinct home-field advantage at altitude back at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City against Ecuador, which rallied to beat Germany and advance. England vs. Congo, July 1 It took Jude Bellingham scoring and setting up Harry Kane’s goal to break a tie with Panama, but England got the job done Saturday to finish first in its group. Injuries are a question now, going into a matchup with Congo, which rallied to defeat Uzbekistan and advance. ___ Argentina vs. Cape Verde, July 3 Defending champion Argentina faces the smallest country to qualify for the knockout stage at a World Cup. Unsurprisingly, Cape Verde goes in as a massive underdog. Australia vs. Egypt, July 3 This may be one of the most evenly matched round of 32 games, after Australia beat Turkey, lost to the U.S and drew with Paraguay. Egypt got through as the second-place team in Group G after a late goal by Iran on Friday night was called back for offside. ___ Switzerland vs. Algeria, July 2 This was supposed to be Canada’s spot in Vancouver, but Switzerland winning the teams’ head-to-head matchup there and finishing ahead in the group gave the Swiss a plum spot. Algeria took a late lead on Austria before allowing the tying goal in the final minutes leading to a 3-3 draw and getting both teams in and eliminating Iran. Colombia vs. Ghana, July 3 Passing Portugal for first in the group allows Colombia to open the knockout stage against Ghana, which entered with the lowest FIFA ranking at No. 74 but also played England to a scoreless tie.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/2026-world-cup/final-day-of-group-play-at-the-world-cup-sets-the-field-for-the-round-of-32/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:14:20.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062826-Final-day-of-group-play-at-the-World-Cup-sets-the-field-for-the-round-of-32.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"final-day-of-group-play-at-the-world-cup-sets-the-field-for-the-round-of-32"},{"id":"q7agmp","archiveId":"a4pxak","title":"Torres hits 2-run homer to help Leahy and Cardinals cool off Marlins with 2-1 win","excerpt":"ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bryan Torres hit a two-run homer to back Kyle Leahy’s stingy start as the St. Louis Cardinals cooled off the Miami Marlins with a 2-1 victory Sunday that snapped a four-game skid. Masyn Winn led off the second inning with a single against Tyler Phillips (1-3) and Torres followed wit","content":"ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bryan Torres hit a two-run homer to back Kyle Leahy’s stingy start as the St. Louis Cardinals cooled off the Miami Marlins with a 2-1 victory Sunday that snapped a four-game skid. Masyn Winn led off the second inning with a single against Tyler Phillips (1-3) and Torres followed with his third home run for a 2-0 lead. Leahy (6-4) didn’t allow a hit until Owen Caissie and Graham Paulie had back-to-back doubles to begin the fifth, cutting it to 2-1. Leahy allowed one run on two hits with three walks in five innings. JoJo Romero got four outs and Ryne Stanek induced an inning-ending double play in the seventh. George Soriano struck out two in a perfect eighth and Riley O’Brien retired the side in order in the ninth for his 20th save in 24 opportunities. Phillips set down 12 in a row following Torres’ homer until JJ Wetherholt led off the sixth with a single. Iván Herrera grounded into a double play four pitches later and Alec Burleson bounced out to end the inning. Burleson’s 25-game on-base streak ended and Herrera’s 22-game run was also stopped. Phillips allowed two runs and six hits in a season-high 7 1/3 innings. He left in favor of Cade Gibson with runners at the corners, and catcher Joe Mack picked off Nathan Church at third base before Gibson struck out Wetherholt on the next pitch to end the inning. The Cardinals (43-38) scored just three runs in the three-game series but avoided being swept by the Marlins at home for the first time in 30 years. Miami (44-40) is 18-6 in June — best in the majors — and has won seven of its last eight series. Up next Marlins RHP Sandy Alcantara (8-4, 4.01 ERA) starts Monday’s series opener in Colorado. Cardinals LHP Matthew Liberatore (3-5, 5.56 ERA) pitches Tuesday at Atlanta.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-marlins/torres-hits-2-run-homer-to-help-leahy-and-cardinals-cool-off-marlins-with-2-1-win/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:09:44.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F050226-marlins-7.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"torres-hits-2-run-homer-to-help-leahy-and-cardinals-cool-off-marlins-with-2-1-win"},{"id":"7709se","archiveId":"8grm99","title":"WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat","excerpt":"The Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas has received a flagrant foul penalty and been suspended for one game after hitting Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark in the throat during a game Wednesday night, the WNBA said Thursday. The hit happened with 6 minutes and 52 seconds left in the second quarter of t","content":"The Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas has received a flagrant foul penalty and been suspended for one game after hitting Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark in the throat during a game Wednesday night, the WNBA said Thursday. The hit happened with 6 minutes and 52 seconds left in the second quarter of the Fever-Mercury game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Thomas' fist made contact with Clark's throat while the two scrambled for the ball. In the moment, no foul was called by referees, which Fever coach Stephanie White called \"egregious\" in comments after the game. \"The fact that it was a no-call &hellip; You got to call it,\" White said, adding that the lack of a foul in the moment was \"absolutely unacceptable.\"Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas drives to the basket against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark on June 22, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The WNBA's League Office can review any game and assign a flagrant foul, or reclassify a called foul as a flagrant foul, if they believe such measures are warranted. The WNBA's review \"deemed (Thomas) to have committed a non-basketball act\" by recklessly making contact with Clark's throat. The WNBA said that Thomas will serve her suspension on Saturday, June 27, when the Mercury play the Toronto Tempos at home. \"Player safety should be paramount in our league,\" Indiana Fever President Kelly Krauskopf said in a statement posted to social media. \"We appreciate the WNBA's review of last night's incident and the action taken. Right now our focus is on Caitlin and our entire team as we prepare for Saturday.\" This isn't the first time the league has upgraded a foul against Clark. Last season, Marina Mabrey, playing for the Connecticut Sun at the time, was called for a technical foul in a game against Indiana. The league later upgraded it to a Flagrant 2.Clark was also fouled while shooting a 3-pointer later in the second quarter. She fell to the ground after the shot and was seen grabbing her back as she got back up. That foul was not upgraded to a flagrant. Clark eventually left the game during the third quarter, after scoring 19 points and racking up eight assists in 20 minutes of play. The Mercury went on to win 111-109. Clark has a history of back issues, including missing a game against the Portland Fire in May because of it, according to CBS Sports. Clark was limited to 13 games last season due to lower-body issues. The Mercury and the Fever also played on Monday night, a game during which there were six technical fouls called and one ejection. Clark picked up her fifth technical of the season in that game. The team petitioned the league to have it rescinded, but the WNBA confirmed that the technical will stand.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/wnba-flagrant-foul-caitlin-clark-alyssa-thomas-hit/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:49:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F193fdad0-0b8f-4db8-b45d-044883e3ccff%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa08a8be2ee8cc52430e9ee0b1f03116f%2Fgettyimages-2282515006.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wnba-suspends-alyssa-thomas-for-hitting-caitlin-clark-in-the-throat"},{"id":"3srlgj","archiveId":"nd9cek","title":"Search underway for missing 87-year-old man from SW Miami-Dade","excerpt":"Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding a 87-year-old man who was reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office’s Special Victims Bureau, 87-year-old Rodrigo Portuondo was last seen on Saturday in the 4600 Block of Southwest 127th Court. Portuo","content":"Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding a 87-year-old man who was reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office’s Special Victims Bureau, 87-year-old Rodrigo Portuondo was last seen on Saturday in the 4600 Block of Southwest 127th Court. Portuondo was last seen wearing a burgundy shirt, gray pants, and black shoes. He has brown eyes and grey hair, stands 5 feet 3 inches, and weighs 150 pounds. Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact MDSO Deputy A. Madrigal, at 305-715-3300 (office), 305-715-3214 (desk), email u307222@mdso.com or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/search-underway-for-missing-87-year-old-man-from-sw-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-28T17:47:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-28-134041.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"search-underway-for-missing-87-year-old-man-from-sw-miami-dade"},{"id":"mxxzik","archiveId":"dg8nrw","title":"U.S. strikes targets in Iran after Iranian drone attack on cargo ship, posing challenge to ceasefire","excerpt":"Washington &mdash; The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets on Friday over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries agreed to extend an already rickety ceasefire last week. The strikes targeted Iranian","content":"Washington &mdash; The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets on Friday over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries agreed to extend an already rickety ceasefire last week. The strikes targeted Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and radar sites, U.S. Central Command said in a statement posted to social media, calling it a \"powerful response\" to Iran's \"dangerous behavior.\"\"The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire,\" CENTCOM said.A U.S. official told CBS News that American aircraft hit multiple targets along the Strait of Hormuz and on Iran's Qeshm Island. The strikes hit four targets and were carried out by six land-based U.S. aircraft, the official said. The strikes are now over.One day earlier, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a Singapore-flagged cargo ship, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Thursday. The ship's bridge was damaged, but no casualties or environmental impact were reported, according to the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations Centre, which said the vessel was off the coast of Oman. President Trump called the attack a \"foolish violation\" of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, which was extended for 60 days in a memorandum of understanding between the two countries last week. Asked by reporters Friday if Iran would face any consequences, Mr. Trump responded: \"You'll find out.\"The Iranian drone attack &mdash; and the U.S. response &mdash; could mark a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which was closed to most shipping traffic for months. Shortly after the vessel was struck, the United Nations' International Maritime Organization paused an effort to evacuate hundreds of ships and thousands of mariners who were stranded in the Persian Gulf. The organization said the ship \"did not transit under IMO's evacuation framework.\"The U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding says Iran must arrange for safe, toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz \"using its best efforts\" for 60 days. In the week after Mr. Trump signed the deal, the number of ships that sailed through the strait every day surged, while oil prices plummeted to near pre-war levels.Still, disagreements over the strait have lingered. The U.S. favors a route through the southern portion of the Strait of Hormuz, hugging the coastline of Oman, while Iran has said ships still need to seek its permission and use a northern route closer to the Iranian coast. Iran also hasn't ruled out collecting tolls on commercial ships after the 60-day period ends, an idea the U.S. and its allies in the region have called unacceptable.Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority said Thursday: \"Any passage through routes outside the framework designated by PGSA will not be covered by safe passage guarantees and will not be entitled to insurance coverage or related liabilities.\"It's also not clear what impact the renewed U.S. strikes on Iran will have on talks between the two countries, which are set to negotiate over Iran's nuclear program for the next two months. The two sides first struck a ceasefire in early April, and while that arrangement was repeatedly tested by tit-for-tat strikes, U.S. forces did not reopen the large-scale bombing campaign against Iran that ran for more than a month. Vice President JD Vance, who is helping lead talks with Iran, wrote on social media Friday: \"Iran signed a ceasefire agreement. We have honored it. If they have disagreements about how the [memorandum of understanding] is being applied, they can pick up the phone. But violence will be met with violence.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/us-strikes-iran-drone-attack-cargo-ship-challenge-ceasefire-trump/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Joe  Walsh","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:56:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F2396022e-3a77-4d5c-8a28-4e4209e2e91f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fdf87177a11881f3b15351ceeb8fef867%2Fgettyimages-2282803195.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"us-strikes-targets-in-iran-after-iranian-drone-attack-on-cargo-ship-posing-challenge-to-ceasefire"},{"id":"ke842p","archiveId":"6lqols","title":"Argentina fans at Manolo watch party celebrate Messi scoring sixth goal in 3-1 Argentina vs. Jordan World Cup game","excerpt":"Fans of team Argentina watched in Miami Beach as soccer star Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal and led his team to a 3-1 victory against Jordan in the FIFA World Cup. He has now scored in seven straight matches during the tournament, with fans celebrating every moment in South Florida. Hundreds fil","content":"Fans of team Argentina watched in Miami Beach as soccer star Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal and led his team to a 3-1 victory against Jordan in the FIFA World Cup. He has now scored in seven straight matches during the tournament, with fans celebrating every moment in South Florida. Hundreds filled Manolo in Miami Beach to watch as Messi delivered a stunning kick and bent a low shot around the wall for his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup. The restaurant has once again turned into one of Miami’s biggest World Cup celebration areas.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/argentina-fans-at-manolo-watch-party-celebrate-messi-scoring-sixth-goal-in-3-1-argentina-vs-jordan-world-cup-game/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:56:30.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62826-FIFA-Argentina-Jordan-Manolos.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"argentina-fans-at-manolo-watch-party-celebrate-messi-scoring-sixth-goal-in-3-1-argentina-vs-jordan-w"},{"id":"2nfb40","archiveId":"pui1n","title":"Florida Republicans take center stage at Sunshine State Showdown in Hard Rock Casino","excerpt":"Florida Republicans took center stage at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino for the annual Sunshine State Showdown. The event brought major political names to the conference, including Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL, District 19), who is leading the race for the Republican nomination for governor of Flo","content":"Florida Republicans took center stage at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino for the annual Sunshine State Showdown. The event brought major political names to the conference, including Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL, District 19), who is leading the race for the Republican nomination for governor of Florida, with Florida Sen. Rick Scott and other state leaders also attending. The event gave candidates an opportunity to rally supporters, share their message, and take aim ahead of election season as the showdown heats up.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/florida-republicans-take-center-stage-at-sunshine-state-showdown-in-hard-rock-casino/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:33:07.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62826-Sunshine-State-Showdown.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-republicans-take-center-stage-at-sunshine-state-showdown-in-hard-rock-casino"},{"id":"xofd02","archiveId":"gead0b","title":"Colombia wins Group K after 0-0 draw with Portugal in Miami Stadium; both teams advance to World Cup knockouts","excerpt":"Colombia finished the World Cup 's opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night.Both squads had already secured spots in the knockout stage before the match, needing only to learn their opponents for the next round.Colombia will play Ghana, which lost","content":"Colombia finished the World Cup 's opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night.Both squads had already secured spots in the knockout stage before the match, needing only to learn their opponents for the next round.Colombia will play Ghana, which lost 2-1 to Croatia earlier Saturday. Portugal, which entered the expanded 48-team tournament as a favorite, will face Croatia as the Group K runner-up.Both squads put forth lively efforts. Bruno Fernandez came close to putting Portugal ahead in the first half, but was denied by Camilo Vargas. Portugal's Diogo Costo had six saves, more than in the team's first two matches combined.The match played at the home stadium of the NFL's Miami Dolphins took place in front of a sellout crowd of 64,478 that included former Colombia soccer star Carlos Valderrama, FIFA President Gianni Infantino &mdash; who sat in a suite with FBI director Kash Patel and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio &mdash; NFL quarterback Jameis Winston, NBA player Jimmy Butler, actor Matt Damon and former NFL receiver Chad Johnson.Multiple watch parties held across South Florida to accommodate those who couldn't secure tickets to the high-demand match, including one with thousands in attendance at the home arena of the NHL's Florida Panthers.___See more of AP's World Cup coverage here","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/colombia-vs-portugal-miami-stadium-world-cup-2026-game-recap/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-28T01:43:27.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F28%2F6b153804-5d3d-4b9c-b236-94f5c8063d44%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F5aca9ad3011d4b2b6b28ed7ac5ca45e9%2Fap26178861146269.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"colombia-wins-group-k-after-0-0-draw-with-portugal-in-miami-stadium-both-teams-advance-to-world-cup-"},{"id":"p0hjhg","archiveId":"fw2uqq","title":"How to watch Portugal vs. Colombia in the FIFA World Cup: TV channel, streaming, kickoff time","excerpt":"The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues in earnest Saturday night in South Florida. Fans are expected once again to show up and show out as Portugal and Colombia face off on the pitch at Miami Stadium.Here's what you need to know about how to watch the match at home, where other celebrations are, and the ","content":"The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues in earnest Saturday night in South Florida. Fans are expected once again to show up and show out as Portugal and Colombia face off on the pitch at Miami Stadium.Here's what you need to know about how to watch the match at home, where other celebrations are, and the key storylines for both teams.How to watch Portugal vs. ColombiaDate: Saturday, June 27, 2026Kickoff time: 7 p.m. ETLocation: Hard Rock Stadium (known as Miami Stadium for the FIFA World Cup), located in Miami Gardens, FloridaTV (English): FOX Sports/FS1TV (Spanish): TelemundoStreaming: Fubo, FOX Sports app, Peacock (Spanish-language broadcast)Thousands of fans are also expected to head to Miami's Bayfront Park for the FIFA Fan Fest to watch the match.Bayfront Park has transformed the downtown waterfront into a massive fan zone for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.It's free, and the open-air festival is running for 23 days to offer soccer fans and families a chance to experience the tournament's excitement, even without match tickets.Key storylines to followThe face-off between Colombia and Portugal is a key match in FIFA's Group K. While CBS Sports notes that Colombia entered the tournament as a sleeper favorite, Portugal remains a formidable opponent with Cristiano Ronaldo on the roster. Portugal is also entering Saturday's match after a blistering 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, a much-needed victory after a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo).Meanwhile, Colombia has remained perfect through two matches, meaning the team needs a draw at minimum to clinch first place in Group K and advance to the Round of 32. Colombia could still advance even if it loses Saturday evening's match, albeit with a second-place finish in the group.Portugal also needs at least a draw to guarantee a spot in the Round of 32. A win would mean Portugal leads Group K, while a draw would send them forward as the second-place finisher for the group. A loss, however, is where it could get interesting for Ronaldo and Portugal.If Portugal loses, the next steps are determined by what happens in DR Congo's match against Uzbekistan, kicking off at 5:30 ET in Atlanta. If DR Congo wins, then Portugal faces them for a rematch to break the tie. Should this happen, Portugal needs either a draw or a win to secure second place in the group, while DR Congo needs a win against Portugal to jump to second place and stay in the cup. If DR Congo draws with Uzbekistan, DR Congo is almost certainly out.Uzbekistan is unlikely to advance in the tournament as it can't finish in the top two. The only remaining path forward is locking in a third-place spot, and right now, the team has zero standings points and a deeply negative goal difference of -7. A draw or loss ends its run, and even with a win, Uzbekistan is unlikely to advance.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/portugal-colombia-fifa-world-cup-6-27-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Matthew  Ablon","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:31:29.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F9e8ec1b1-413a-44b2-b41e-cd51b9fb7c4c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fcfe6a78d0863a8705eb1bb62c7ad3393%2Fgettyimages-2282528714.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-to-watch-portugal-vs-colombia-in-the-fifa-world-cup-tv-channel-streaming-kickoff-time"},{"id":"t8a2d2","archiveId":"3cjaxm","title":"All eyes on Cristiano Ronaldo during tonight's Colombia vs Portugal match in Miami Stadium","excerpt":"Ronaldo is one of the stars who could be playing for the last time in Miami tonight.","content":"Ronaldo is one of the stars who could be playing for the last time in Miami tonight.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/all-eyes-on-cristiano-ronaldo-during-tonights-colombia-vs-portugal-match-in-miami-stadium/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:29:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2F8013396e-00d5-4481-a930-4a9bd1c67ab7%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F584c0a9defef7e6326b60de760cedfa6%2F45905b8de950ed4d7a4ed15fce833db9.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"all-eyes-on-cristiano-ronaldo-during-tonights-colombia-vs-portugal-match-in-miami-stadium"},{"id":"47w0ng","archiveId":"fhmrzo","title":"Sea turtle released into wild after long road to recovery, support from The Florida Aquarium","excerpt":"ANNA MARIA, Fla. (WSVN) — A green sea turtle was released into the wild in Ana Maria. The turtle, named Purple, was facing a long road to recovery. However, with the care and support of The Florida Aquarium, Purple found its way back to the sea. “So Purple came to us in February due to cold stunning","content":"ANNA MARIA, Fla. (WSVN) — A green sea turtle was released into the wild in Ana Maria. The turtle, named Purple, was facing a long road to recovery. However, with the care and support of The Florida Aquarium, Purple found its way back to the sea. “So Purple came to us in February due to cold stunning. Purple was our smallest turtle, coming in at about two pounds when they arrived at our rehab facility, and quickly realized that this turtle was underweight and needed our help,” said a worker at The Florida Aquarium. The Florida Aquarium took Purple in as one of 22 sea turtles this season. After over four months of treatment, the animal doubled in size and reached nearly four pounds, being cleared to return to the wild. The turtle was released into the ocean, and received a tag and microchip to be identified in the future.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/florida/sea-turtle-released-into-wild-after-long-road-to-recovery-support-from-the-florida-aquarium/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-28T13:50:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F42826-Sea-Turtle-Purple-released-into-wild.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"sea-turtle-released-into-wild-after-long-road-to-recovery-support-from-the-florida-aquarium"},{"id":"fbd4n2","archiveId":"afwx0p","title":"Hot and Hazy Today, Wetter Pattern Returns This Week","excerpt":"Good Morning South Florida! The hot, humid and hazy weather pattern continues this Sunday due to lingering Saharan dust. Expect highs in the low 90s but feels-like temperatures in the 100-105F range That will come with some isolated showers, especially during the morning and midday hours near the ea","content":"Good Morning South Florida! The hot, humid and hazy weather pattern continues this Sunday due to lingering Saharan dust. Expect highs in the low 90s but feels-like temperatures in the 100-105F range That will come with some isolated showers, especially during the morning and midday hours near the east coast, before the majority of the shower and storm activity shifts inland and to our west. Most of that Saharan dust will depart by Tuesday, thus resulting in an increase in rain chances for the second half of the week. Before then, for the start of the week, we will continue this pattern of hot, humid and overall dry conditions as a heat dome builds in to our north. This will help to keep rain chances relatively low for the moment, with mostly dry conditions Monday and then isolated storms Tuesday. Later this week a weak front will move in, increasing our rain chances to near typical levels of 40-50%, meaning scattered afternoon thunderstorms will be possible. This means for our 4th of July weekend it is looking hot with scattered thunderstorms possible, especially in the afternoon. It’s almost the end of June — can you believe it!? June is typically our wettest month of the year but this year it has almost felt like the dry season. It is the 6th driest start to June on record in Miami and the 3rd driest start in Fort Lauderdale. With that said, the drought map from June 2nd to today shows a big difference with more of the Everglades out of the extreme drought and most of inland areas of Miami-Dade and Broward showing improvements. Tropical update In the tropics, we are watching one area close to home with a low chance for development. Most models show little to no development, and the National Hurricane Center gives it only a 20% chance for formation within the next 7 days. Either way, heavy rain is possible across parts of Central Florida into the Carolinas By Jackson Dill and Agustin Iturriaga – WSVN Weather Intern","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/hot-and-hazy-today-wetter-pattern-returns-this-week/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jackson Dill","publishDate":"2026-06-28T12:49:16.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F1_54f992.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hot-and-hazy-today-wetter-pattern-returns-this-week"},{"id":"fm1bw4","archiveId":"x5k28y","title":"Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks","excerpt":"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran again launched drone and missile attacks Sunday targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to new U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. Efforts to reopen","content":"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran again launched drone and missile attacks Sunday targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to new U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct oversight sparked the days of crossfire and have imperiled the talks for a lasting ceasefire. A multinational maritime body overseen by the U.S. Navy said Saturday it would expand a route near Oman for inbound and outbound traffic, setting up a new flashpoint with Tehran. The global community has long considered the strait an international passageway, despite its location in Iran and Oman’s territorial waters. In recent days, Iran has twice attacked vessels going through a route on the Omani side in an evacuation effort backed by a United Nations agency. Iran insists that it alone must govern the strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf that once carried a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated the claim on Sunday. “Any attempt to establish new or separate arrangements from those currently being carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran will only lead to further complications, delay the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and increase the level of tension,” Araghchi said. The United States and Iran have been debating the terms of an interim deal, including shipping arrangements on the strait, the removal of a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and sanctions on Iran and the future of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Under the memorandum of understanding signed this month, they have 60 days to iron out details. The interim deal is meant to end fighting on all fronts before certain key issues can be discussed. Continued fighting in Lebanon, where an Israeli soldier was killed by Hezbollah fire early Sunday, also threatens the agreement. Strikes target Gulf states hosting US military Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for the attacks in Bahrain and Kuwait. Kuwait’s military said air defenses intercepted Iranian drones and missiles just after the U.S. strikes in Iran. Kuwait, which hosts a major U.S. military base, said it intercepted two ballistic missiles. There were no reports of injuries or damage. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said the Iranian strikes damaged a residential building near the international airport and no one was killed. The ministry released photos of an eight-story building, its top floor destroyed and windows blown out. Bahrain is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet, whose base came under repeated attack during the war. The damaged building was not near the fleet’s headquarters. Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry denounced what it called “a dangerous escalation that reveals that what Tehran is doing is not a passing act, nor an isolated incident, but rather a deliberate approach and a systematic pattern of repeated aggression.” Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire with ship attack The U.S. military’s Central Command said it struck Iranian military “surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities and minelayer capabilities” following an attack on a ship at sea Saturday. The Panamanian-flagged tanker Kiku carried crude oil for the state-run energy company of Qatar, a key mediator between Iran and the U.S. President Donald Trump on social media accused Iran of violating the ceasefire and warned of a point where the U.S. may no longer be reasonable “and will be forced to militarily complete the job.” “If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist!” Trump wrote. The exchanges of fire began when an Iranian drone struck a merchant vessel off Oman on Thursday and the U.S. military retaliated with strikes. Ship traffic on the strait had increased over the past 72 hours, off both Iran and Oman, the multinational maritime body overseen by the U.S. Navy said Sunday, adding that “U.S.-assisted commercial transits continued uninterrupted despite the elevated threat environment.” It said 89 such transits had been made, still below the historical average of 138 vessels a day. Iran calls for new ‘conflict control unit’ in Lebanon Last week, Israel and the Lebanese government signed a framework agreement to end the latest fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, which began two days after the Iran war began when Hezbollah fired at Israel. Israel responded with an invasion that has occupied large swaths of southern Lebanon, and it has said it will not withdraw until Hezbollah is disarmed. But last week’s deal did not include Iran or Hezbollah, which has criticized the deal and rejected calls to disarm. On Sunday, Araghchi again said the U.S. must force Israel to halt attacks and withdraw. Israel occupies around 600 square kilometers (231 square miles) in southern Lebanon, which it says it needs as a security buffer. But sporadic clashes have continued, and Hezbollah’s leader said Saturday that the group would continue fighting until Israel withdraws from Lebanon. Key Iranian negotiator and parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Sunday that a meeting of a new “conflict control unit” formed among Iran, the United States and Lebanon should meet as soon as possible, Iran’s state broadcaster reported. The frequency of Israeli strikes in Lebanon has decreased significantly since the Iran-U.S. deal was signed, but two separate strikes hit southern Lebanon on Sunday morning — one in Taybeh town and the other in the Nabatiyeh area, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. There was no immediate word on casualties. Overnight, Hezbollah militants killed an Israeli soldier in Deir Siryan village in southern Lebanon, according to Israel’s military. Hezbollah did not comment. “We are prepared to rapidly resume offensive operations in both Lebanon and Iran if required,” said Israel’s military chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/iran-attacks-bahrain-and-kuwait-following-us-strikes-and-threatens-to-halt-talks/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-28T10:57:05.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62826-Iran-Strikes.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"iran-attacks-bahrain-and-kuwait-following-us-strikes-and-threatens-to-halt-talks"},{"id":"xpyl8d","archiveId":"wih471","title":"Colombia wins Group K after 0-0 draw with Portugal; both squads already into World Cup knockouts","excerpt":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Colombia finished the World Cup ‘s opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night. Both squads had already secured spots in the knockout stage before the match, needing only to learn their opponents for the next round. Colombi","content":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Colombia finished the World Cup ‘s opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night. Both squads had already secured spots in the knockout stage before the match, needing only to learn their opponents for the next round. Colombia will play Ghana, which lost 2-1 to Croatia earlier Saturday. Portugal, which entered the expanded 48-team tournament as a favorite, will face Croatia as the Group K runner-up. Both squads put forth lively efforts. Bruno Fernandez came close to putting Portugal ahead in the first half, but was denied by Camilo Vargas. Portugal’s Diogo Costo had six saves, more than in the team’s first two matches combined. Davinson Sanchez thought he had given Colombia a lead with a back- post header just a minute into stoppage time, but he was ruled offside and the goal was disallowed. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal squad, looking for its first World Cup title, heads to the knockout stage after an up-and-down group stage. Portugal opened group play with a surprising 1-1 draw against Congo. Ronaldo faced criticism after failing to score in that match, and answered by becoming the first player to score in six World Cup with two goals in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. Colombia, which did not qualify for the 2022 World Cup, opened with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan then topped Congo 1-0. The match played at the home stadium of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins took place in front of a sellout crowd of 64,478 that included former Colombia soccer star Carlos Valderrama, FIFA President Gianni Infantino — who sat in a suite with FBI director Kash Patel and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio — NFL quarterback Jameis Winston, NBA player Jimmy Butler, actor Matt Damon and former NFL receiver Chad Johnson. Multiple watch parties held across South Florida to accommodate those who couldn’t secure tickets to the high-demand match, including one with thousands in attendance at the home arena of the NHL’s Florida Panthers.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/colombia-wins-group-k-after-0-0-draw-with-portugal-both-squads-already-into-world-cup-knockouts/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-28T02:49:17.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062726-Colombia-wins-Group-K-after-0-0-draw-with-Portugal-both-squads-already-into-World-Cup-knockouts.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"colombia-wins-group-k-after-0-0-draw-with-portugal-both-squads-already-into-world-cup-knockouts"},{"id":"8hxz6g","archiveId":"rpw5br","title":"Heat and sunshine this weekend in South Florida as rain chances increase during the week","excerpt":"The rain chances will be low throughout the weekend.","content":"The rain chances will be low throughout the weekend.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/heat-and-sunshine-this-weekend-in-south-florida-as-rain-chances-increase-during-the-week/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:26:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2F0b89b094-cbcc-488b-ab35-85b81b76f09f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F02f714834b217dd0756196c736ba5f6d%2F939c03eacba03f48d19b2593a583ddad.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"heat-and-sunshine-this-weekend-in-south-florida-as-rain-chances-increase-during-the-week"},{"id":"df7a5f","archiveId":"tiq5m9","title":"FIFA Fan Fest in Bayfront Park packed ahead of tonight's match between Colombia and Portugal","excerpt":"Colombia and Portugal will be playing at Miami Stadium","content":"Colombia and Portugal will be playing at Miami Stadium","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/fifa-fan-fest-in-bayfront-park-packed-ahead-of-tonights-match-between-colombia-and-portugal/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:23:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2Fe833a8c7-76e3-435a-95aa-8518234f28e5%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F425de9920e3be0ec90a3be1bc7582d39%2F0a2c5e80ada640cfad39cbe13823fbba.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-fan-fest-in-bayfront-park-packed-ahead-of-tonights-match-between-colombia-and-portugal"},{"id":"2w0sy8","archiveId":"sq1i4z","title":"Portugal takes on Colombia in tonight's match at Miami Stadium","excerpt":"The teams are fighting for the top of Group K.","content":"The teams are fighting for the top of Group K.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/portugal-takes-on-colombia-in-tonights-match-at-miami-stadium/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:20:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2Fbc3931a0-4457-4aa4-b7f2-9a144990d3d9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F979ebb2d49555196c71cc1e5aad28be6%2F99017a0fc1de45acc5a6438d36259ebe.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"portugal-takes-on-colombia-in-tonights-match-at-miami-stadium"},{"id":"zi690c","archiveId":"nucwri","title":"Kyle Stowers drives in 2 as the Marlins beat the Cardinals 5-1","excerpt":"ST. LOUIS (AP) — Xavier Edwards had three hits and Kyle Stowers hit a pair of RBI singles to lead the Miami Marlins to a 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. Stowers drove in the first two Marlins runs with singles in the first and third innings, with shortstop Masyn Winn unable t","content":"ST. LOUIS (AP) — Xavier Edwards had three hits and Kyle Stowers hit a pair of RBI singles to lead the Miami Marlins to a 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. Stowers drove in the first two Marlins runs with singles in the first and third innings, with shortstop Masyn Winn unable to cleanly field the latter on one bounce. Javier Sanoja and Edwards added run-scoring singles in the fourth to make it 4-0, and Edwards doubled and scored in the seventh as Miami moved to 18-5 in June. The Marlins are assured of winning the season series from St. Louis for the first time since 2016. Major league batting leader Otto Lopez tripled and had an RBI single for Miami while increasing his average to .336. Miami pitchers had combined to throw 33 2/3 scoreless innings in St. Louis before Winn snapped the streak with a one-out RBI single in the sixth inning. The Marlins threw shutouts in their final two games at Busch Stadium last July before a 4-0 win Friday night. John King (6-1) was credited with the win after 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief. Bidding to win his fifth straight start, Andre Pallante (9-5) gave up five runs on a season-high 11 hits in 6 2/3 innings. He struck out four and walked one while suffering his first loss since May 17. JJ Wetherholt and Jordan Walker each singled twice. All seven of the Cardinals’ hits were singles. Up next With the Cardinals skipping Dustin May’s spot in the rotation, RHP Kyle Leahy (5-4, 4.24 ERA) will start Sunday’s series finale. Miami had not yet announced its starter.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-marlins/kyle-stowers-drives-in-2-as-the-marlins-beat-the-cardinals-5-1/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-28T02:33:52.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F050226-marlins-6.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"kyle-stowers-drives-in-2-as-the-marlins-beat-the-cardinals-5-1"},{"id":"ryfsyt","archiveId":"vx38r7","title":"Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks","excerpt":"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran again launched drone and missile attacks Sunday targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to new U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. Efforts to reopen","content":"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran again launched drone and missile attacks Sunday targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to new U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct oversight sparked the days of crossfire and have imperiled the talks for a lasting ceasefire. A multinational maritime body overseen by the U.S. Navy said Saturday it would expand a route near Oman for inbound and outbound traffic, setting up a new flashpoint with Tehran. The global community has long considered the strait an international passageway, despite its location in Iran and Oman’s territorial waters. In recent days, Iran has twice attacked vessels going through a route on the Omani side in an evacuation effort backed by a United Nations agency. Iran insists that it alone must govern the strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf that once carried a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated the claim on Sunday. “Any attempt to establish new or separate arrangements from those currently being carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran will only lead to further complications, delay the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and increase the level of tension,” Araghchi said. The United States and Iran have been debating the terms of an interim deal, including shipping arrangements on the strait, the removal of a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and sanctions on Iran and the future of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Under the memorandum of understanding signed this month, they have 60 days to iron out details. The interim deal is meant to end fighting on all fronts before certain key issues can be discussed. Continued fighting in Lebanon, where an Israeli soldier was killed by Hezbollah fire early Sunday, also threatens the agreement. Strikes target Gulf states hosting US military Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for the attacks in Bahrain and Kuwait. Kuwait’s military said air defenses intercepted Iranian drones and missiles just after the U.S. strikes in Iran. Kuwait, which hosts a major U.S. military base, said it intercepted two ballistic missiles. There were no reports of injuries or damage. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said the Iranian strikes damaged a residential building near the international airport and no one was killed. The ministry released photos of an eight-story building, its top floor destroyed and windows blown out. Bahrain is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet, whose base came under repeated attack during the war. The damaged building was not near the fleet’s headquarters. Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry denounced what it called “a dangerous escalation that reveals that what Tehran is doing is not a passing act, nor an isolated incident, but rather a deliberate approach and a systematic pattern of repeated aggression.” Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire with ship attack The U.S. military’s Central Command said it struck Iranian military “surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities and minelayer capabilities” following an attack on a ship at sea Saturday. The Panamanian-flagged tanker Kiku carried crude oil for the state-run energy company of Qatar, a key mediator between Iran and the U.S. President Donald Trump on social media accused Iran of violating the ceasefire and warned of a point where the U.S. may no longer be reasonable “and will be forced to militarily complete the job.” “If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist!” Trump wrote. The exchanges of fire began when an Iranian drone struck a merchant vessel off Oman on Thursday and the U.S. military retaliated with strikes. Ship traffic on the strait had increased over the past 72 hours, off both Iran and Oman, the multinational maritime body overseen by the U.S. Navy said Sunday, adding that “U.S.-assisted commercial transits continued uninterrupted despite the elevated threat environment.” It said 89 such transits had been made, still below the historical average of 138 vessels a day. Iran calls for new ‘conflict control unit’ in Lebanon Last week, Israel and the Lebanese government signed a framework agreement to end the latest fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, which began two days after the Iran war began when Hezbollah fired at Israel. Israel responded with an invasion that has occupied large swaths of southern Lebanon, and it has said it will not withdraw until Hezbollah is disarmed. But last week’s deal did not include Iran or Hezbollah, which has criticized the deal and rejected calls to disarm. On Sunday, Araghchi again said the U.S. must force Israel to halt attacks and withdraw. Israel occupies around 600 square kilometers (231 square miles) in southern Lebanon, which it says it needs as a security buffer. But sporadic clashes have continued, and Hezbollah’s leader said Saturday that the group would continue fighting until Israel withdraws from Lebanon. Key Iranian negotiator and parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Sunday that a meeting of a new “conflict control unit” formed among Iran, the United States and Lebanon should meet as soon as possible, Iran’s state broadcaster reported. The frequency of Israeli strikes in Lebanon has decreased significantly since the Iran-U.S. deal was signed, but two separate strikes hit southern Lebanon on Sunday morning — one in Taybeh town and the other in the Nabatiyeh area, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. There was no immediate word on casualties. Overnight, Hezbollah militants killed an Israeli soldier in Deir Siryan village in southern Lebanon, according to Israel’s military. Hezbollah did not comment. “We are prepared to rapidly resume offensive operations in both Lebanon and Iran if required,” said Israel’s military chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/iran-attacks-bahrain-and-kuwait-following-us-strikes-and-threatens-to-halt-talks-to-end-the-war/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-28T10:57:05.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62826-Iran-Strikes.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"iran-attacks-bahrain-and-kuwait-following-us-strikes-and-threatens-to-halt-talks"},{"id":"slsrjm","archiveId":"74gsve","title":"Teen drowns in Florida City lake; another airlifted in critical condition","excerpt":"A teen was found dead after drowning in a lake in Florida City. The incident happened along the area of North Redland Road and Northwest 10th Street. A diver with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue found the 14-year-old unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Across the lake, another 14-year-old w","content":"A teen was found dead after drowning in a lake in Florida City. The incident happened along the area of North Redland Road and Northwest 10th Street. A diver with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue found the 14-year-old unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Across the lake, another 14-year-old went under and didn’t surface. They were located and airlifted to a hospital in critical condition. Miami-Dade’s Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death as this story is still developing.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/teen-drowns-in-florida-city-lake-another-airlifted-in-critical-condition/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-28T02:23:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062726-Teen-drowns-in-Florida-City-lake-another-airlifted-in-critical-condition.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"teen-drowns-in-florida-city-lake-another-airlifted-in-critical-condition"},{"id":"8cjwdb","archiveId":"sb7qeq","title":"South Florida prepares boxes of aid to send to Venezuela after earthquakes","excerpt":"In Doral's GEM headquarters, multiple people are getting boxes ready to send to Venezuela.","content":"In Doral's GEM headquarters, multiple people are getting boxes ready to send to Venezuela.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-prepares-boxes-of-aid-to-send-to-venezuela-after-earthquakes/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:16:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2F9ff2a715-31bc-4d9e-a86e-8b36fa1a281c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F16288c5864ec7894180d125710c26876%2Ffb1650d632b434016c62e98afaf29fe9.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-prepares-boxes-of-aid-to-send-to-venezuela-after-earthquakes"},{"id":"4v2eew","archiveId":"7w7y8v","title":"Grammy and Latin Grammy winner Carín León will become first performer to headline Inter Miami's stadium","excerpt":"Car&iacute;n Le&oacute;n sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together. He wants his music to be viewed the same way.Le&oacute;n is a huge World Cup fan, a huge Real Madrid fan and someone who can't believe he got to meet Inter Miami co-owner and soccer icon David Beckham. A","content":"Car&iacute;n Le&oacute;n sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together. He wants his music to be viewed the same way.Le&oacute;n is a huge World Cup fan, a huge Real Madrid fan and someone who can't believe he got to meet Inter Miami co-owner and soccer icon David Beckham. And on Sunday, the Mexican singer-songwriter will become the first person to headline a concert at Inter Miami's newly opened stadium &mdash; Lionel Messi's home field.\"Being the first one to play in this iconic stadium &mdash; it's new but already iconic because of the team &mdash; I see this with much responsibility,\" Le&oacute;n told The Associated Press in an interview. \"For me, it's like a big soccer match and I want to inspire a lot of new artists in my genre and in all the root genres that nothing is impossible. We're coming here to this big stage, making history with the music we grew up with.\"Le&oacute;n is a back-to-back Grammy winner in the Best Regional Mexican Music Album category, plus a four-time Latin Grammy winner. Except, with Le&oacute;n, it's short-sighted to simply call him a Mexican artist.He's a little country. A little rock. Maybe some reggaeton. He has played Coachella and the Grand Ole Opry. He's in line to become the first Latino artist to have a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, with shows scheduled in September. His appeal is all over the map, which is why Inter Miami wanted someone like him to be the first show on the field that the reigning Major League Soccer champions call home.\"There was a time when I was going to do music because it was trending right then, and then nothing was happening for me,\" Le&oacute;n said. \"There was a time when I was going to quit music. But in two weeks, I was back because I'm a musician. I decided to do what I love, what I love, what I like, what I feel, what made me happy. I never did music because of money or to be famous.\"He released some music that wasn't expected to be a hit, and fans couldn't get enough of it.\"That's when I knew to just be honest with the music,\" Le&oacute;n said. \"And now I prefer to be a trendsetter than looking for the trend.\"That approach has opened countless doors &mdash; including the one leading from Messi's locker room to the field where he plays. And it's not lost on Le&oacute;n that soccer fans in Miami won't have any World Cup matches to watch Sunday night when he takes the stage; there's only one game on Sunday's tournament schedule, and it's in the afternoon.\"I'm so happy for what we've accomplished,\" Le&oacute;n said. \"I'm just proud to be here at the house of Inter Miami, the Messi house, the David Beckham house. Putting my name alongside these names, it's something incredible for me, something that I still cannot believe.\"___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/carin-leon-performing-inter-miami-stadium-fifa-world-cup-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-27T22:18:14.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2Fc5249249-ea68-4693-b4b8-bbc8d38135ca%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F039f224f86f900982534e5fd6958107a%2Fap26178461832260.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"grammy-and-latin-grammy-winner-carn-len-will-become-first-performer-to-headline-inter-miamis-stadium"},{"id":"ur50lv","archiveId":"9gh17a","title":"Europe sizzles under heat wave as records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Germany","excerpt":"Temperatures hit record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark on Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moves to central and eastern parts of the continent. Germany hit a record 106 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday, provisional data from the nationa","content":"Temperatures hit record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark on Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moves to central and eastern parts of the continent. Germany hit a record 106 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday, provisional data from the national weather service showed, marking a new all-time high, the AFP reported.Unusually high temperatures were recorded even in Nordic countries not known for sweltering summers. The Danish Meteorological Institute reported a new record of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit in &Oslash;dum north of Aarhus &mdash; the warmest day since records began in 1874.People cool off in the city center as temperatures rise in front of the Altes Museum on a hot summer day on June 27, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. Maryam Majd / Getty Images In Switzerland, a record of 101.8 degrees was set in the city of Basel.Germany's famous Autobahn was overwhelmed, too, as temperatures were expected to hit 104 degrees. In two places outside Berlin, the concrete of the A2 burst due to the high temperatures and the highway had to be closed. Other highway damage was also reported across the country, according to German daily Bild.Train operator Deutsche Bahn and other rail companies advised against all nonessential train travel this weekend.\"Germany's transportation infrastructure is being severely affected by the record-breaking heat this weekend,\" Deutsche Bahn said in a statement.The Czech Republic also saw its hottest day on record, with 105 degrees in the northern town of Doksany. Forecasters said it may still rise.In the western German city of Dormagen, dozens of residents of a nursing home were evacuated for medical care due to dangerous heat conditions in the building.The local fire department reported temperatures inside the home had reached 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Air conditioning is not widespread in Germany and many countries in Europe because the continent is largely not used to such oppressive heat.A display indicates the temperature of 41 degrees Celsius during a sweltering summer day on June 27, 2026 in Berlin. Maryam Majd / Getty Images A resident at the home died overnight, but it was not yet clear whether the heat was the cause, a city spokesperson told German news agency dpa.In France, temperatures were easing as the peak of the heat wave was starting to pass in some parts of the country. But hospitals remained under intense pressure in the face of heat-related emergencies, including heart attacks, heatstroke and dehydration.The Paris public hospital authority said it activated its emergency response plan across all 38 hospitals to deal with a continuous increase in activity.The AP-HP authority said Friday its emergency departments treated nearly 3,000 patients in the past 24 hours, over a third more than normal, with a large proportion of them over the age of 75 requiring hospitalization. Phone calls to its medical dispatch centers were up nearly 80% compared with the same period in 2025, it said.Three-quarters of France, encompassing tens of millions of people, was put under a red alert for extreme heat on Thursday and Friday as the mercury topped 104 degrees in some locations, including in Paris.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/europe-heat-wave-switzerland-denmark-germany/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:53:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2Fc528a6ac-4151-4317-a1ca-faf03dbcb3dd%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3dea66511cf270728a289973d5235834%2Fgettyimages-2282709877.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"europe-sizzles-under-heat-wave-as-records-are-smashed-in-switzerland-denmark-germany"},{"id":"xpgg9q","archiveId":"ndxfq5","title":"Miami Stadium roars with soccer fans as Colombia vs. Portugal World Cup match ends in a 0-0 draw","excerpt":"Fans could not contain themselves in Miami Stadium for the Colombia and Portugal World Cup match. Fans also filled watch parties in Hollywood, Wynwood, and the home of the Florida Panthers at the Amarant Bank Arena in Sunrise. However, the match ended in a 0-0 draw, with neither team scoring a goal.","content":"Fans could not contain themselves in Miami Stadium for the Colombia and Portugal World Cup match. Fans also filled watch parties in Hollywood, Wynwood, and the home of the Florida Panthers at the Amarant Bank Arena in Sunrise. However, the match ended in a 0-0 draw, with neither team scoring a goal. Fans outside Miami Stadium shared their thoughts after the game ended. “I expected a high scoring game, but it wasn’t. I would love to see a few goals, especially from Cristiano Ronaldo. But that didn’t happen, we have more games to go, so excited for that,” said a fan. The match was the first time that Colombia and Portugal played against each other in the World Cup, and fans knew it was a close game. “It’s amazing, it’s an unbelievable experience, and just one in a lifetime,” said Andres Combariza, a team Colombia fan, “I gotta give credit to Portugal, they are a tough team, they have the GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo and I can be happier for this result but just, we have to go further and further, working hard every day, and go to the final and win it.” Both experienced teams with star power advanced to the next round. “Zero-zero is fine with us,” said a fan, “I’m just glad Colombia is moving forward and we’re at the top of our group, we did that.” “I came home with the girl, so we’re good,” said another fan, “We’re going to a harder road now, we want the challenge, keep going, World Cup, let’s go.” Before the match began, fans shared their hopes for the game. “It’s going to be a tough match. You know, they have James, they have Luis Díaz down the wing. They’re going to have plenty of options. I think it’s going to be a close game in general,” said Derek Coronado, a Portugal fan. “I think it’ll be a good match. Colombia will give Portugal a challenge. Portugal obviously probably has a better team on paper, but Colombia, through the tournament so far, has been gearing up in every game and getting better and better. So hopefully tonight they’ll pull off a surprise,” said Jivan James, a Colombia fan. 7News spoke with a couple of soccer fans who were split on who they were rooting for. “My jersey is because Cristiano is the idol of my child, and he’s from Colombia. He wants the two teams to do better today, and that Cristiano make a goal.,” said a soccer fan. Miami Stadium has hosted four games so far, with Argentina set to play against Cape Verde on Friday. Soccer fans can also catch the World Cup fun on WSVN Channel 7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miami-stadium-roars-with-soccer-fans-as-colombia-vs-portugal-world-cup-match-ends-in-a-0-0-draw/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:14:24.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62826-Miami-Stadium-0-0-Game.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-stadium-roars-with-soccer-fans-as-colombia-vs-portugal-world-cup-match-ends-in-a-0-0-draw"},{"id":"xi2agv","archiveId":"q09kyx","title":"5-year-old boy dies after pickup truck hits, kills him while riding bike in northwest Miami-Dade, deputies say","excerpt":"The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is investigating after a child died in a crash late Friday night.Deputies said it happened around 9:13 p.m. along Northwest 177th Avenue in Miami near Miami Motorcross Park. The office says the boy, who was five years old, was riding a bicycle when he crossed the path","content":"The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is investigating after a child died in a crash late Friday night.Deputies said it happened around 9:13 p.m. along Northwest 177th Avenue in Miami near Miami Motorcross Park. The office says the boy, who was five years old, was riding a bicycle when he crossed the path of a pickup truck. The office also says the boy was riding between cars when this happened.The truck ended up hitting the child as the driver was leaving the business.As of publication, the names of the boy and the driver have not been shared. Deputies noted the driver remained on the scene.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/child-bike-death-truck-northwest-miami-dade-6-27-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Matthew  Ablon","publishDate":"2026-06-27T21:31:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2Ff0ae2273-9c4c-426c-9cfe-f8a2de5a55ff%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fe676669617f48a7ca4b47601f71d71bf%2F5yo-deadly-crash.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"5-year-old-boy-dies-after-pickup-truck-hits-kills-him-while-riding-bike-in-northwest-miami-dade-depu"},{"id":"wmoy4t","archiveId":"vo1vup","title":"Saturday morning showers in South Florida set to give way to hazy skies","excerpt":"The NEXT Weather Team is monitoring the potential for scattered showers and storms, summerlike heat, and Saharan dust for the weekend.Saturday morning will feature scattered showers and storms possible along the coastlines of Broward and Miami-Dade in addition to the Keys. Heading into the afternoon","content":"The NEXT Weather Team is monitoring the potential for scattered showers and storms, summerlike heat, and Saharan dust for the weekend.Saturday morning will feature scattered showers and storms possible along the coastlines of Broward and Miami-Dade in addition to the Keys. Heading into the afternoon, showers and storms will focus further inland. Isolated strong storms could develop over the interior and push toward our far western metro areas, but most should remain dry for the back half of Saturday. CBS News Miami Highs climb to the lower 90s, but \"feels like\" temperatures will still climb to around 105, leading to major heat risk concerns across South Florida. A similar weather pattern will stick around for Sunday. CBS News Miami CBS News Miami CBS News Miami A moderate rip current risk is present at the beach with an \"extreme\" UV index rating and no alerts for boaters.Hazy skies will also be featured in the forecast as Saharan dust moves in off the Atlantic. While this could lead to slightly reduced air quality, the main impacts will be hazy appearances on the skyline and drier air arriving by the end of the weekend and beginning of the upcoming workweek. Rain chances drop to 10% on Monday before a wetter weather pattern returns to South Florida for the middle of the upcoming workweek. CBS News Miami Tracking tropical developmentsThe NEXT Weather Team will also be monitoring the low-end potential for a tropical disturbance to form off the Southeast U.S. coastline toward the beginning of next week. As of the Saturday 8 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, there is a 20% chance for tropical development over the next 7 days.An area of low pressure is expected to form offshore along a front that will be moving through the Southeast. There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding this area, so our team will continue to monitor it closely. CBS News Miami Long-range forecast models currently show this area of low pressure bringing elevated amounts of moisture to parts of Florida, including parts of South Florida, later next week. This will help to elevate rain chances for the middle of the week.If this area were to become a named system, it would be called Bertha. The NEXT Weather Team will continue to monitor this area closely over the coming days and will provide updates on air and online. CBS News Miami","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-miami-forecast-6-27-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Shane  Hinton","publishDate":"2026-06-27T13:12:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2F8eb01752-c9d0-4ef9-9f64-9ed4b5c040c9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F604bf49016840c87c22490ae7473df90%2Fcbs-2024.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"saturday-morning-showers-in-south-florida-set-to-give-way-to-hazy-skies"},{"id":"fyrs5q","archiveId":"8hcukr","title":"Mind the high temps across South Florida for Saturday","excerpt":"The NEXT Weather Team is monitoring the potential for scattered showers and storms, summerlike heat, and Saharan dust for the weekend. Saturday morning will feature scattered showers and storms possible along the coastlines of Broward and Miami-Dade in addition to the Keys. Heading into the afternoo","content":"The NEXT Weather Team is monitoring the potential for scattered showers and storms, summerlike heat, and Saharan dust for the weekend. Saturday morning will feature scattered showers and storms possible along the coastlines of Broward and Miami-Dade in addition to the Keys. Heading into the afternoon, showers and storms will focus further inland. Isolated strong storms could develop over the interior and push toward our far western metro areas, but most should remain dry for the back half of Saturday.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/mind-the-high-temps-across-south-florida-for-saturday/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-27T13:27:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2Fc7ae64dc-01a3-4bca-9cd5-9ecba4ceeff3%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fe6a807d504728bb88e3d96a334cbc3fd%2F6b4a44e8304eac4dd6b7b1bbeb4dc907.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mind-the-high-temps-across-south-florida-for-saturday"},{"id":"y6ewpm","archiveId":"cu0no8","title":"Child hit, killed while riding bicycle in northwest Miami-Dade","excerpt":"A 5-year-old child died while riding a bicycle after a pickup truck hit them late Friday night. Here's what we know now.","content":"A 5-year-old child died while riding a bicycle after a pickup truck hit them late Friday night. Here's what we know now.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/child-hit-killed-while-riding-bicycle-in-northwest-miami-dade/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-27T13:19:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2F640c3dd9-6ff4-4523-a94d-71a75c8bd276%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F87dcddd0e5cb2c26a88f884d02c54997%2F4fb1baca63a21f41671c66e74b3bc6cb.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"child-hit-killed-while-riding-bicycle-in-northwest-miami-dade"},{"id":"qpvq7k","archiveId":"ba9tbh","title":"Ronaldo, Portugal set to learn Round of 32 matchup in World Cup","excerpt":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal have arrived for their final group stage match against Colombia at the World Cup, knowing their spot in the Round of 32 is secured. Ronaldo — in a light jacket, despite nearly 100-degree (38 Celsius) temperatures in Miami on Saturday afternoo","content":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal have arrived for their final group stage match against Colombia at the World Cup, knowing their spot in the Round of 32 is secured. Ronaldo — in a light jacket, despite nearly 100-degree (38 Celsius) temperatures in Miami on Saturday afternoon, along with a T-shirt and pair of shorts — gave a thumbs-up to a few who lined the route between the team bus and the player’s entry point to the stadium. Portugal would win Group K by beating Colombia; otherwise, Colombia wins the group. As expected, Ronaldo was in the starting lineup for the match. Ronaldo has two goals in this year’s World Cup entering play on Saturday, giving him 10 in six World Cup appearances. He’s the only player to score in six different editions of the men’s World Cup. If Portugal wins Saturday, it would be on the same side of the Round of 32 draw as Lionel Messi and Argentina — raising the possibility that the icons could meet in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 11.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/ronaldo-portugal-set-to-learn-round-of-32-matchup-in-world-cup/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-27T22:59:38.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062726-Ronaldo-Portugal-set-to-learn-Round-of-32-matchup-in-World-Cup.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ronaldo-portugal-set-to-learn-round-of-32-matchup-in-world-cup"},{"id":"53jk9v","archiveId":"jcyynb","title":"South Florida rescue teams prepare to help Venezuela after deadly earthquakes","excerpt":"Some of South Florida's best search and rescue teams are en route to Caracas, Venezuela.Florida Task Force 1 and 2 sent 80 members to help find survivors of the deadly earthquakes that shook the Venezuelan capital on Wednesday.It is a mission deeply personal to many.\"We're getting mentally prepared,","content":"Some of South Florida's best search and rescue teams are en route to Caracas, Venezuela.Florida Task Force 1 and 2 sent 80 members to help find survivors of the deadly earthquakes that shook the Venezuelan capital on Wednesday.It is a mission deeply personal to many.\"We're getting mentally prepared,\" said Captain German Leal of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.Leal is a 15-year veteran of Florida Task Force One. The group met inside their Homestead warehouse and loaded pallets of equipment to carry with them on Thursday. Their mission is familiar. For Leal, the neighborhoods they will search are familiar too.\"It hits hard because I remember playing as a kid in those streets,\" he said. \"It's only been a couple of days [since the earthquakes]. So, it's a high likelihood, I would say, that we're going to find people.\"His team is eager to save lives.\"These men and women are going to really bring comfort and rescue,\" Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said.\"Five years ago, we had the Champlain towers that collapsed, and that was a big one for us,\" Leal said, noting his team has handled other incidents in Miami-Dade County and in Haiti. \"This one is going to be in the top,\" he added.Their team includes K9 units trained to sniff out signs of life. Florida Task Force Two, which includes City of Miami firefighters, is bringing a similar team.That task force loaded gear in their Miami warehouse late into the night Thursday. They are also sending two doctors and structural engineers. Other task force members expect to spend much of their time cutting and tunneling through concrete.\"This is an incredible responsibility,\" City of Miami Fire Chief Robert Hevia said. \"But what an incredible privilege for our task force for our city to not only represent the residents of the City of Miami but also the United States.\"\"Every single person that lives in Miami knows someone, a friend or family member, that is in Venezuela,\" City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins said. \"We are scared for them, and we are worried for them.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-venezuela-earthquakes-6-26-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Larry  Seward","publishDate":"2026-06-27T12:22:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2Fed6c6ea1-af3e-4357-94fc-7285612eb645%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fbc5c282dc6425dee0bd434aad4a62837%2Fap26177764281569.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-rescue-teams-prepare-to-help-venezuela-after-deadly-earthquakes"},{"id":"rhp5am","archiveId":"3ev7ej","title":"MIA’s consumer advisory board holds first meeting","excerpt":"The Consumer Advisory for Responsiveness and Experience (CARE) Advisory Board at Miami International Airport (MIA), established through legislation sponsored by Miami-Dade County Commission chair Anthony Rodriguez, conducted its inaugural meeting on June 8. The advisory board was created to provide ","content":"The Consumer Advisory for Responsiveness and Experience (CARE) Advisory Board at Miami International Airport (MIA), established through legislation sponsored by Miami-Dade County Commission chair Anthony Rodriguez, conducted its inaugural meeting on June 8. The advisory board was created to provide structured community and stakeholder input on the passenger experience at MIA, including customer service, accessibility, […] The post MIA’s consumer advisory board holds first meeting first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/mias-consumer-advisory-board-holds-first-meeting/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:06:22.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mias-consumer-advisory-board-holds-first-meeting"},{"id":"l4qgqj","archiveId":"luuzvi","title":"Miami Stadium set to roar with soccer fans for Colombia vs. Portugal World Cup match","excerpt":"Fans cannot contain themselves in Miami Stadium ahead of the Colombia and Portugal World Cup match. Two fans who arrived from Medellín can be seen covered in face paint, proudly representing their team. Many soccer fans said they cannot wait to see the matchup tonight as Colombia and Portugal are ho","content":"Fans cannot contain themselves in Miami Stadium ahead of the Colombia and Portugal World Cup match. Two fans who arrived from Medellín can be seen covered in face paint, proudly representing their team. Many soccer fans said they cannot wait to see the matchup tonight as Colombia and Portugal are hoping for the top spot in their group. “It’s going to be a tough match. You know, they have James, they have Luis Díaz down the wing. They’re going to have plenty of options. I think it’s going to be a close game in general,” said Derek Coronado, a Portugal fan. “I think it’ll be a good match. Colombia will give Portugal a challenge. Portugal obviously probably has a better team on paper, but Colombia, through the tournament so far, has been gearing up in every game and getting better and better. So hopefully tonight they’ll pull off a surprise,” said Jivan James, a Colombia fan. Miami Stadium will be loud tonight, with loyalty guiding soccer fans who want their team to win. 7News spoke with a couple of soccer fans who were split on who they were rooting for. “My jersey is because Cristiano is the idol of my child, and he’s from Colombia. He wants the two teams to do better today, and that Cristiano make a goal.,” said a soccer fan. The Colombia and Portugal World Cup match is the fourth match Miami Stadium has hosted. Kickoff for tonight’s game is at 7:30 p.m. Soccer fans can also catch the World Cup fun on WSVN Channel 7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miami-stadium-set-to-roar-with-soccer-fans-for-colombia-vs-portugal-world-cup-match/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:14:24.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062726-Miami-Stadium-set-to-roar-from-soccer-fans-for-Colombia-vs.-Portugal-World-Cup-match.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-stadium-set-to-roar-with-soccer-fans-for-colombia-vs-portugal-world-cup-match"},{"id":"2u3gm6","archiveId":"twey0a","title":"Commissioner Rodriguez leads effort to expand mental health services in County Corrections","excerpt":"Miami-Dade County Commission chair Anthony Rodriguez has introduced two public safety initiatives that have received committee approval and are designed to strengthen the criminal justice system by expanding mental health treatment options and using advanced DNA technology. The first measure address","content":"Miami-Dade County Commission chair Anthony Rodriguez has introduced two public safety initiatives that have received committee approval and are designed to strengthen the criminal justice system by expanding mental health treatment options and using advanced DNA technology. The first measure addresses the growing number of individuals in county custody who suffer from serious mental illness […] The post Commissioner Rodriguez leads effort to expand mental health services in County Corrections first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/commissioner-rodriguez-leads-effort-to-expand-mental-health-services-in-county-corrections/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:03:48.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"commissioner-rodriguez-leads-effort-to-expand-mental-health-services-in-county-corrections"},{"id":"yr198p","archiveId":"o1fnm5","title":"Forrest Jones brings global intrigue home to Miami","excerpt":"Every now and then, a guest sits down at The Miami Book Hub and reminds me why I started this program. Behind every book is a person, and behind every person is a journey worth exploring. My latest guest, Forrest Jones, certainly qualifies. Forrest is a journalist, novelist and communications profes","content":"Every now and then, a guest sits down at The Miami Book Hub and reminds me why I started this program. Behind every book is a person, and behind every person is a journey worth exploring. My latest guest, Forrest Jones, certainly qualifies. Forrest is a journalist, novelist and communications professional whose career has taken […] The post Forrest Jones brings global intrigue home to Miami first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/forrest-jones-brings-global-intrigue-home-to-miami-2/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:00:36.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMBH-graphic_Episode-11_Forrest-Jones-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"forrest-jones-brings-global-intrigue-home-to-miami"},{"id":"j1beah","archiveId":"ttz7m5","title":"Summer projects keep community members active","excerpt":"As many organizations take a summer break, others take advantage of fewer activities to fundraise, make plans for the coming year, and have fun with family and friends. The General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) Doral West Dade Woman’s Club is planning a second party bus trip to the Boynton Beach","content":"As many organizations take a summer break, others take advantage of fewer activities to fundraise, make plans for the coming year, and have fun with family and friends. The General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) Doral West Dade Woman’s Club is planning a second party bus trip to the Boynton Beach headquarters of South Florida […] The post Summer projects keep community members active first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/columnists/gloria%e2%80%99s-gab/summer-projects-keep-community-members-active/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Gloria Burns","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:54:45.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGab-7654-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"summer-projects-keep-community-members-active"},{"id":"7ljkat","archiveId":"9h3h8z","title":"A Caribbean flamingo hatched at Zoo Miami","excerpt":"A Caribbean flamingo hatched at Zoo Miami on Saturday, June 6. The sex of the hatchling is still unknown. The egg was artificially incubated to avoid the risk of loss to environmental conditions such as predation or extreme weather. The incubation period was 28 days. The parents are a 22-year old fe","content":"A Caribbean flamingo hatched at Zoo Miami on Saturday, June 6. The sex of the hatchling is still unknown. The egg was artificially incubated to avoid the risk of loss to environmental conditions such as predation or extreme weather. The incubation period was 28 days. The parents are a 22-year old female and a 10-year-old […] The post A Caribbean flamingo hatched at Zoo Miami first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/a-caribbean-flamingo-hatched-at-zoo-miami/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Ron Magill","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:46:01.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FFlamingo-11F-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"a-caribbean-flamingo-hatched-at-zoo-miami"},{"id":"gdknp8","archiveId":"qvvmta","title":"Volunteers in Doral unite to support relief efforts in Venezuela after deadly earthquakes","excerpt":"The death toll is climbing in Venezuela as search and rescue efforts in South Florida continue around the clock. Venezuelans living in South Florida and other aid organizations are packing supplies to assist. From the moment doors opened at the GEM warehouse in Doral, there wasn’t a second to waste.","content":"The death toll is climbing in Venezuela as search and rescue efforts in South Florida continue around the clock. Venezuelans living in South Florida and other aid organizations are packing supplies to assist. From the moment doors opened at the GEM warehouse in Doral, there wasn’t a second to waste. Cars stretched for blocks outside the warehouse as South Florida answered Venezuela’s cry for help. While rescue crews continue their search in Venezuela, miles away in Doral, volunteers formed a fast-moving human assembly line. Volunteers unloaded box after box of diapers, bottled water, non-perishable food, first-aid supplies, and other essentials destined for earthquake survivors. “There are so many limited resources over there that we’re trying to bring from Miami to Caracas. The other thing toothbrushes, toothpaste. I mean anything that you can think of that you use in your daily day to take over there that they are going to be able to reuse,” said Nicole Reinoso, councilwoman of the City of Doral. Every corner of the warehouse was filled with purpose. Some sorted donations and others labeled boxes, while forklifts moved heavy pallets that will soon begin their journey to Venezuela. “The government in Venezuela has not taken action until today, that’s been 74 hours, and I feel like we’ve done more in two days, us the people outside of the country, than what they’ve done inside the country,” said a volunteer. “Super proud, super proud because we want to help. How I tell you, the good is in here; you need to help,” said a volunteer. The effort has been extended far beyond the GEM warehouse. “Remember that we are all people and we all need each other. Sometimes a little help can make a big difference,” said a volunteer. Drop-off sites across Miami-Dade remained busy throughout the weekend, including Doral Legacy Park and at El Arepazo, a restaurant in Doral, where community members came together to help. “We can do much from afar; all we can do help, collect what they need in Venezuela nowadays,” said a volunteer. “Family is missing, my whole country is in crisis. I feel useless here.” “My family is doing very well, but even though they’re good, I still want to help out and be present in what’s going on,” said a volunteer. At W Aviation FBO inside Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, a private plane packed with emergency supplies has already made it to Caracas. Organizers said they’re now working to fill a second flight, hoping to deliver even more life-saving aid in the days ahead. “Right now, as we all know, Venezuela, the area of La Guaira, is completely devastated,” said an organizer. GEM plans on sending thousands of items to Venezuela. For a list of official collecting sites across Miami-Dade, click here. While supplies are important, GEM officials said, cash donations are what’s most needed at the moment. To make a donation, click here.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/volunteers-in-doral-unite-to-support-relief-efforts-in-venezuela-after-deadly-earthquakes/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-27T22:35:18.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062726-Volunteers-in-Doral-unite-to-support-relief-efforts-in-Venezuela-after-deadly-earthquakes-1.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"volunteers-in-doral-unite-to-support-relief-efforts-in-venezuela-after-deadly-earthquakes"},{"id":"4cmg17","archiveId":"nr44mn","title":"MDFR welcomes its newest EMT scholarship recipients","excerpt":"Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) recently welcomed the newest recipients of its Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Scholarship Program at MDFR Headquarters for an inspiring and informative event designed to introduce students to the rewarding world of emergency medical services and the fire rescue prof","content":"Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) recently welcomed the newest recipients of its Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Scholarship Program at MDFR Headquarters for an inspiring and informative event designed to introduce students to the rewarding world of emergency medical services and the fire rescue profession. The event brought together recent scholarship recipients, current EMT program graduates, firefighters, […] The post MDFR welcomes its newest EMT scholarship recipients first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/mdfr-welcomes-its-newest-emt-scholarship-recipients/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:26:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FEMT-scholarships-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mdfr-welcomes-its-newest-emt-scholarship-recipients"},{"id":"i3mi70","archiveId":"3s5l8r","title":"Early voting schedule for Aug. 18 Primary Election","excerpt":"The early voting schedule has been set for the Aug. 18 Primary Election. It willtake place from Aug. 3 through Aug. 16. Dates and Times Monday, Aug. 3, to Friday, Aug. 7, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, to Friday, Aug. 14, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. […] The pos","content":"The early voting schedule has been set for the Aug. 18 Primary Election. It willtake place from Aug. 3 through Aug. 16. Dates and Times Monday, Aug. 3, to Friday, Aug. 7, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, to Friday, Aug. 14, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. […] The post Early voting schedule for Aug. 18 Primary Election first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/early-voting-schedule-for-aug-18-primary-election/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:22:06.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"early-voting-schedule-for-aug-18-primary-election"},{"id":"wb4ngp","archiveId":"vqcbog","title":"One last epic Fourth of July at Deli Lane’s historic home","excerpt":"As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, South Miami residents and visitors can mark the occasion with an all-day Fourth of July celebration at one of the city’s most beloved neighborhood gathering spots. On Saturday, July 4, Deli Lane Café & Tavern will host a full day of live music, festive en","content":"As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, South Miami residents and visitors can mark the occasion with an all-day Fourth of July celebration at one of the city’s most beloved neighborhood gathering spots. On Saturday, July 4, Deli Lane Café & Tavern will host a full day of live music, festive entertainment, and a special hot […] The post One last epic Fourth of July at Deli Lane’s historic home first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/one-last-epic-fourth-of-july-at-deli-lanes-historic-home/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:19:21.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDeli-Lane-outoor-seating-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"one-last-epic-fourth-of-july-at-deli-lanes-historic-home"},{"id":"w0hn38","archiveId":"34c6vn","title":"Call to artists: Deering Estate Artist-in-Residence Program","excerpt":"The Deering Estate’s engaging Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program has launched the application for the 2027 season. A call to artists – for visual, literary, performing, and cross-disciplinary arts – is open to apply before the Aug. 31, 11:59 p.m. deadline. The application is for studio residencies an","content":"The Deering Estate’s engaging Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program has launched the application for the 2027 season. A call to artists – for visual, literary, performing, and cross-disciplinary arts – is open to apply before the Aug. 31, 11:59 p.m. deadline. The application is for studio residencies and non-studio project residencies at the Deering Estate, beginning as […] The post Call to artists: Deering Estate Artist-in-Residence Program first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/palmetto-bay-featured/call-to-artists-deering-estate-artist-in-residence-program/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:14:55.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"call-to-artists-deering-estate-artist-in-residence-program"},{"id":"ebqvi5","archiveId":"ng91wp","title":"Fallout over Supreme Court's ruling to end Haitian TPS continues in South Florida","excerpt":"Haitian community in South Florida are continuing to be worried over their futures.","content":"Haitian community in South Florida are continuing to be worried over their futures.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/fallout-over-supreme-courts-ruling-to-end-haitian-tps-continues-in-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-27T04:30:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2F997cc94e-0409-4360-938d-de8097291da4%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F83e6d1268f52ff865de0402f362085d2%2F3eb973106bd09d3952b26807f6c370fb.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fallout-over-supreme-courts-ruling-to-end-haitian-tps-continues-in-south-florida"},{"id":"9vvjwp","archiveId":"njrrpg","title":"South Florida's Haitian families continue to feel uncertainty following Supreme Court's TPS ruling","excerpt":"The Supreme Court's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 160,000 Haitians in South Florida and hundreds of thousands more nationwide has drawn sharp criticism from local officials and raised concerns about the future of families in the region.U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla","content":"The Supreme Court's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 160,000 Haitians in South Florida and hundreds of thousands more nationwide has drawn sharp criticism from local officials and raised concerns about the future of families in the region.U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., condemned the ruling, warning that it could devastate families. \"These are Haitians in Broward and South Florida whose families will be torn apart,\" Wasserman Schultz said.The congresswoman also pointed to the dissent of Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who suggested that race played a role in the administration's decision-making process regarding the removal of Haitians. \"Which country did he reference that targets pets to eat? That was Haiti,\" Wasserman Schultz said.The legal shift has left many families in limbo. Sandra Cherfrere, an attorney and child of Haitian immigrants, highlighted the practical complications for families with children born abroad. \"What are you going to do, send children with no passports to Haiti?\" she asked.Legal counsel for the Department of Homeland Security defended the administration's actions, citing the long-standing effort to terminate the program. The department noted, \"The president has been trying to do this for nine years. Time is up. But the good news is you have a $2,600 check and a free flight home.\"However, many Haitian nationals argue that returning to their home country is impossible due to ongoing unrest. One Haitian man who left the country in 2023, speaking on condition of anonymity, described a reality of constant violence and instability. \"If these people go back, it would be a catastrophe,\" he said. \"For me, returning is not realistic.\"As fears of deportation grow, some individuals have begun going into hiding. Denise Brown, representing the Broward-based nonprofit Lifenet for Families, said her organization is preparing to provide food and essential services to those in need.\"One thing we do is work with churches because they trust them, and some can't go to grocery stores and leave home,\" Brown said.In response to the ruling, Wasserman Schultz announced plans to introduce legislation that would mandate congressional and judicial review for TPS recipients facing program termination.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-floridas-haitian-familes-continue-to-feel-uncertainty-following-supreme-courts-tps-ruling/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Joan  Murray","publishDate":"2026-06-27T03:21:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2F9a8bca5e-2722-4aa5-b87a-b92fd1dc1109%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F35dbbf2145aa69da5975bde572fdc218%2Fgettyimages-682649724.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-haitian-families-continue-to-feel-uncertainty-following-supreme-courts-tps-ruling"},{"id":"rfiqtw","archiveId":"3z55wa","title":"Hot temperatures and less storms in the forecast for South Florida","excerpt":"Hot temperatures and less storms in the forecast for South Florida","content":"Hot temperatures and less storms in the forecast for South Florida","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/hot-temperatures-and-less-storms-in-the-forecast-for-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-27T03:38:00.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2Fe845b8e4-4e52-4068-9972-1464355cfb2c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fdf5e4eb0a9d6560bcc718075ce8ca239%2F0376d7dd1a86497f1d9e160703b6e5d8.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hot-temperatures-and-less-storms-in-the-forecast-for-south-florida"},{"id":"pm9rba","archiveId":"985e58","title":"South Florida Venezuelans plea for help finding missing relatives after earthquakes","excerpt":"As humanitarian aid flows from South Florida to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, local Venezuelan Americans are navigating a desperate search for news of missing family members.","content":"As humanitarian aid flows from South Florida to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, local Venezuelan Americans are navigating a desperate search for news of missing family members.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-venezuelans-plea-for-help-finding-missing-relatives-after-earthquakes/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-27T03:33:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2F9ed12894-ff7e-4b26-ab01-5c498efb2cc4%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa1920134f971d2d00234e9d11879f484%2Fd30a48948c201282a6cfc7a9b8387046.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-venezuelans-plea-for-help-finding-missing-relatives-after-earthquakes"},{"id":"msrehb","archiveId":"hp6rf6","title":"South Florida Venezuelans search for missing loved ones as community sends aid and urges halt to deportations","excerpt":"As humanitarian aid flows from South Florida to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, local Venezuelan Americans are navigating a desperate search for news of missing family members.Among those waiting for answers is Broward County resident Andreina Gandica, who has not heard from her 15-year","content":"As humanitarian aid flows from South Florida to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, local Venezuelan Americans are navigating a desperate search for news of missing family members.Among those waiting for answers is Broward County resident Andreina Gandica, who has not heard from her 15-year-old nephew, Diego Lorenzo Gandica, since the earthquake struck on Wednesday.\"I think we are still going to get a phone call telling us they found him,\" Gandica said in Spanish. \"I have to be hopeful.\"According to Gandica, her nephew was inside an apartment building in the Los Corales area of La Guaira when it collapsed. While family members were able to reach the site, they could not locate the teenager, who had been watching the World Cup when the disaster hit. His best friend also remains missing.The uncertainty is mirrored across the community. In Doral, Andrea Brito and her father held posters of her uncle and his wife, who also lived in La Guaira. The couple's 12-year-old son was rescued, but the parents remain missing.\"It's been almost 48 hours or more, and we're still hoping they are alive, even though they have everything on top of them,\" Brito said. \"It's hard seeing and imagining the last seconds before the building collapsed.\"As families wait, South Florida's Venezuelan community has mobilized to provide aid. At the Global Empowerment Mission headquarters in Doral, volunteers spent Friday organizing donations.\"It's Venezuela, it's my country, my family,\" said volunteer Luis Miguel Trillonario.Billy Richardson, of Global Empowerment Mission, described the response as overwhelming. \"It's one of the first times I've seen lines of cars for donations that long,\" Richardson said. \"I left here after 8 o'clock last night, and I still had cars pulling up asking if we could take donations.\"Donors like Dariana Padron arrived with supplies including portable beds, pillows, toothpaste, wipes, alcohol, and pet food. \"We thought it was very necessary to bring portable beds since hospitals probably need that,\" Padron said.Venezuelan Americans call on the White House to halt deportationsAt El Arepazo in Doral, community members gathered to urge the White House to temporarily halt deportations to Venezuela as the country grapples with the aftermath of the disaster.\"President Trump, I speak directly to you today,\" said Juan Correa Villalonga, a Venezuelan American activist with the organization All for Venezuela. \"Please don't send Venezuelans to a country that is not ready to receive them and further collapse the systems that are supposed to prioritize getting people the aid they need, especially search and rescue.\"Correa Villalonga noted that on June 24, hours before the first earthquake struck, more than 160 Venezuelans arrived from the United States on a deportation flight and were housed at Hotel La Granada. The activist stated that the majority of those deportees died when the building collapsed.As rescue efforts continue in Venezuela, families in South Florida remain in a state of suspended animation, waiting for updates and holding onto hope that their loved ones will be found alive.El Arepazo and GEM have been leading relief efforts for Venezuela in South Florida Relief efforts for Venezuela have turned into a round-the-clock operation in Doral, where community groups and volunteers are working extended hours to collect and organize aid.El Arepazo and the Global Empowerment Mission, GEM, have remained open well beyond their scheduled times as donations continue to pour in and volunteers step up to help.\"For a lot of us, we are immigrants, so money is a little bit hard,\" said volunteer Vianna Martinez. \"I understand it's hard to donate in a monetary aspect, but helping out and being here is more than enough.\"Many volunteers say their loved ones in Venezuela are safe, but others are still searching for missing relatives.Andrea Brito, who has family near Caracas, said she has been unable to locate several family members following the disaster.\"I can't imagine what my family felt in that moment,\" Brito said.Her family and friends shared a video showing an apartment building where relatives once lived, reduced to rubble. Amid the debris, Brito said her cousin was found alive.\"Because of social media and everyone making group chats to help everyone, we were able to locate him,\" she said.However, the boy's parents and grandmother remain missing.Brito and her father have created flyers calling for additional resources and heavy machinery to help clear debris in hopes of finding survivors.\"We still hope,\" Brito said. \"We still have that little hope that humans always have in these kinds of situations.\"As recovery efforts continue, volunteers say sustained international support will be critical.\"We have been working a lot, but we will need more and more support from all countries,\" volunteer Victoria Navarro said.GEM, which is typically closed on weekends, plans to continue operations on Saturday with volunteers returning to sort donations in the coming days.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-venezuelans-aftermath-earthquake-aid-sent-june-26-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Ivan  Taylor","publishDate":"2026-06-27T03:33:23.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2F03798f14-b95e-477f-b2ee-f97c4336f305%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3c94ef6497df06f313d0e0a52e69f730%2Fgettyimages-2282716494.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-venezuelans-search-for-missing-loved-ones-as-community-sends-aid-and-urges-halt-to-dep"},{"id":"twe6t","archiveId":"azavop","title":"South Florida creates Venezuelan task force to help send aid","excerpt":"The task force involves GEM and will take trucks to the country of aid from the community.","content":"The task force involves GEM and will take trucks to the country of aid from the community.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-creates-venezuelan-task-force-to-help-send-aid/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-27T01:15:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2F269b10b7-d402-4849-8104-c3a6bf22439e%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fd46eb49ba0d953ee4ac643d1d2751349%2F3c978690519c5c7f2b2d49ba595dc321.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-creates-venezuelan-task-force-to-help-send-aid"},{"id":"mct3e7","archiveId":"dlfu06","title":"MDFR and City of Miami deploy officials to help Venezuela","excerpt":"The departments are planning to send aid to the country torn by earthquakes.","content":"The departments are planning to send aid to the country torn by earthquakes.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/mdfr-and-city-of-miami-deploy-officials-to-help-venezuela/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-27T01:05:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2Ff67186f2-e3c8-4f9f-8fbb-7cff8acac407%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F5139a951e92314ad4d6227f9e2e37b58%2Fe8429f4ab7115d39d392ef6fb3177742.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mdfr-and-city-of-miami-deploy-officials-to-help-venezuela"},{"id":"nfbpx9","archiveId":"vfa3wm","title":"Miami Stadium set to roar from soccer fans for Colombia vs. Portugal World Cup match","excerpt":"Fans cannot contain themselves in Miami Stadium ahead of the Colombia and Portugal World Cup match. Two fans who arrived from Medellín can be seen covered in face paint, proudly representing their team. Many soccer fans said they cannot wait to see the matchup tonight as Colombia and Portugal are ho","content":"Fans cannot contain themselves in Miami Stadium ahead of the Colombia and Portugal World Cup match. Two fans who arrived from Medellín can be seen covered in face paint, proudly representing their team. Many soccer fans said they cannot wait to see the matchup tonight as Colombia and Portugal are hoping for the top spot in their group. “It’s going to be a tough match. You know, they have James, they have Luis Díaz down the wing. They’re going to have plenty of options. I think it’s going to be a close game in general,” said Derek Coronado, a Portugal fan. “I think it’ll be a good match. Colombia will give Portugal a challenge. Portugal obviously probably has a better team on paper, but Colombia, through the tournament so far, has been gearing up in every game and getting better and better. So hopefully tonight they’ll pull off a surprise,” said Jivan James, a Colombia fan. Miami Stadium will be loud tonight, with loyalty guiding soccer fans who want their team to win. 7News spoke with a couple of soccer fans who were split on who they were rooting for. “My jersey is because Cristiano is the idol of my child, and he’s from Colombia. He wants the two teams to do better today, and that Cristiano make a goal.,” said a soccer fan. The Colombia and Portugal World Cup match is the fourth match Miami Stadium has hosted. Kickoff for tonight’s game is at 7:30 p.m. Soccer fans can also catch the World Cup fun on WSVN Channel 7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miami-stadium-set-to-roar-from-soccer-fans-for-colombia-vs-portugal-world-cup-match/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:14:24.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062726-Miami-Stadium-set-to-roar-from-soccer-fans-for-Colombia-vs.-Portugal-World-Cup-match.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-stadium-set-to-roar-from-soccer-fans-for-colombia-vs-portugal-world-cup-match"},{"id":"o7ctm4","archiveId":"2ho6c5","title":"Portugal fans in South Florida gather to cheer ahead of Saturday's World Cup match against Colombia","excerpt":"One of the most anticipated matchups at Miami Stadium pits Colombia against Portugal. While South Florida is home to a large Colombian community, Portugal's dedicated fan base is making its presence known.At the Old Lisbon restaurant in Aventura, fans have gathered to cheer on the Portuguese team.\"I","content":"One of the most anticipated matchups at Miami Stadium pits Colombia against Portugal. While South Florida is home to a large Colombian community, Portugal's dedicated fan base is making its presence known.At the Old Lisbon restaurant in Aventura, fans have gathered to cheer on the Portuguese team.\"It's incredibly exciting, especially the fact that they are playing in Miami,\" said Carlos Silva Jr., who manages the restaurant.Silva's father established the first Old Lisbon location on Coral Way in 1991. The business has since expanded to three locations, where staff members serve Portuguese classics like cod fish croquettes, chourico assado&mdash;a flaming sausage dish&mdash;and octopus in garlic sauce for game days.For many fans, the presence of star player Cristiano Ronaldo is a source of optimism.\"Cristiano helps us because he makes us believe,\" said fan Ana Herzeiro, who recently watched a match at the restaurant.Silva shares that optimism.\"I have high expectations,\" he said. \"I really hope to see them go far.\"The match between Colombia and Portugal will begin on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Miami Stadium.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/portugal-soccer-fans-south-florida-fifa-world-cup-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Manuel  Bojorquez","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:15:30.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2F0e25f99d-bec3-4452-9b6b-c09c16410058%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F71adda1c6ee399db036b22ae7dc50174%2Fsnapshot-23.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"portugal-fans-in-south-florida-gather-to-cheer-ahead-of-saturdays-world-cup-match-against-colombia"},{"id":"s0gr0y","archiveId":"9xwuu6","title":"South Florida leaders, Haitian community speak out on SCOTUS ruling allowing end to TPS for thousands","excerpt":"Community and faith leaders, immigration advocates and members of the South Florida Haitian community gathered in Miami on Friday morning to denounce the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that permits the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of people.The decis","content":"Community and faith leaders, immigration advocates and members of the South Florida Haitian community gathered in Miami on Friday morning to denounce the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that permits the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of people.The decision now puts Haitian nationals at risk of losing their legal status and work authorization in the United States.People attend a candlelight vigil for Haitians living in the US under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) immigration program in Miami, Florida on February 3, 2026. Giorgio Viera /AFP via Getty Images During the news conference on Friday, speakers addressed those impacts that the decision will have on Haitian families in South Florida, as well as the economic effect in communities across the U.S.Speakers urged the U.S. Senate to support Senate Bill S.4814, which is aimed at providing long-term protections and stability for those currently protected under TPS.Supreme Court lets President Trump strip deportation protections from Haitians, SyriansOn Thursday, the Supreme Court said that the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Haitian and Syrian immigrants of TPS that allowed them to live and work in the United States.The White House celebrated Supreme Court's decision, saying in a statement that it affirms President Donald Trumps's belief that temporary protected status is meant to be temporary.UNITED STATES - JUNE 25: The Supreme Court is pictured after the court ruled to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Syrian and Haitian nationals, on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Tom Williams \"It was never intended to be a pathway to permanent status or legal residency and it is committed to the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security,\" Abigail Jackson, a White House spokeswoman, said. \"The Trump Administration continues to lawfully end the egregious abuses to our immigration system that have hurt Americans for years.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-haiti-tps-supreme-court-decision/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:46:23.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F9746216d-183e-49a0-b604-71c8eb1d3adc%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fb9ac9c13ae47502ec5aa9a42ff6b7ff2%2Fcbsmiami-haiti-tps-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-leaders-haitian-community-speak-out-on-scotus-ruling-allowing-end-to-tps-for-thousands"},{"id":"9n5y3p","archiveId":"kysyu0","title":"South Florida community sends aid in droves for Venezuela after deadly quakes","excerpt":"This as some Venezuelans report their family members missing.","content":"This as some Venezuelans report their family members missing.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-community-sends-aid-in-droves-for-venezuela-after-deadly-quakes/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:42:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2Fed888d8c-c08f-42c5-9f8e-583b5c0da12c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F6b94f381a5f7a2c4d0aca9a63eac5d29%2F42e8f4f7afb18b389de39e6267abc32b.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-community-sends-aid-in-droves-for-venezuela-after-deadly-quakes"},{"id":"egl0yq","archiveId":"9gyvwr","title":"South Florida Haitians feel uncertainty of SCOTUS TPS ruling","excerpt":"U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., condemned the ruling, warning that it could devastate families. \"These are Haitians in Broward and South Florida whose families will be torn apart,\" Wasserman Schultz said.","content":"U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., condemned the ruling, warning that it could devastate families. \"These are Haitians in Broward and South Florida whose families will be torn apart,\" Wasserman Schultz said.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-haitians-feel-uncertainty-of-scotus-tps-ruling/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:21:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2Fc81333e8-bc3b-4d2e-aa78-4dff5ea0f7c8%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F735b13aec5cf6572f52d5148a3334fa6%2F47c375d251e2055c952d4e4101cebee8.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-haitians-feel-uncertainty-of-scotus-tps-ruling"},{"id":"35coj4","archiveId":"g6ogyg","title":"Max Meyer leads the Marlins to a 4-0 win over the Cardinals to improve his record to 9-0","excerpt":"ST. LOUIS (AP) — Max Meyer gave up two hits in seven innings, leading the Miami Marlins over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 on Friday night to improve his record to 9-0. The Marlins scored two runs in the eighth when Graham Pauley and Kyle Stowers each drove in a run. Jakob Marsee’s two-out single off ","content":"ST. LOUIS (AP) — Max Meyer gave up two hits in seven innings, leading the Miami Marlins over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 on Friday night to improve his record to 9-0. The Marlins scored two runs in the eighth when Graham Pauley and Kyle Stowers each drove in a run. Jakob Marsee’s two-out single off Max Rajcic in the ninth scored the final two runs. Miami has won seven of its last eight games and is 17-5 this month. The Cardinals have lost six of their last eight. Meyer, who was reinstated from the bereavement list before the start, struck out five and walked two. One of the hits against him was a bunt. Meyer remains the only qualified starter in the majors without a loss this season. He tied Livan Hernández (9-0 in 1997) for the best record to open a season in Marlins history. The game was delayed by rain for 27 minutes. Reliever George Soriano (3-2) gave up two runs. St. Louis starter Michael McGreevy pitched six scoreless innings. He limited the Marlins to five hits with a walk and struck out four. In his previous start, he gave up five earned runs in five innings at Kansas City. Miami broke the scoreless game in the eighth. Esteury Ruiz, who had two hits, led off with a single and stole second. Pauley hit a 0-2 fastball down the first-base line for a run-scoring double. Pauley was recalled prior to the game from Triple-A Jacksonville. Two walks loaded the bases. Stowers hit a grounder to first. Alec Burleson touched first and then threw home. Pauley was called out but that was challenged and overturned. Up next Neither team has announced a starter for Saturday’s game.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-marlins/max-meyer-leads-the-marlins-to-a-4-0-win-over-the-cardinals-to-improve-his-record-to-9-0/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-27T13:00:46.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F05%2F050226-marlins.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"max-meyer-leads-the-marlins-to-a-4-0-win-over-the-cardinals-to-improve-his-record-to-9-0"},{"id":"jlpxur","archiveId":"jc9hw6","title":"Hot, Hazy, and Humid Weekend Ahead","excerpt":"Happy Saturday, South Florida! This weekend will be hot and humid with highs in the 90s and isolated storms. A plume of Saharan Dust will make the skies extra hazy and keep rain chances below average. To make matters worse, high humidity will make it feel like the triple digits setting up the stage ","content":"Happy Saturday, South Florida! This weekend will be hot and humid with highs in the 90s and isolated storms. A plume of Saharan Dust will make the skies extra hazy and keep rain chances below average. To make matters worse, high humidity will make it feel like the triple digits setting up the stage for dangerous heat. Make sure you drink lots of water and take frequent breaks in the AC. Looking ahead, the heat and humidity will continue into next week. Highs will stay in the 90s and rain chances will stay below average for this time of the year. TROPICAL UPDATE: All is quiet in the Atlantic as dry air, wind shear, and Saharan dust dominate the Basin. Computer models don’t signal and signs of tropical mischief in the long range. Next name on the list is Bertha.","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/hot-hazy-and-humid-weekend-ahead/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Dylan Federico","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:37:22.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F4_139790.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hot-hazy-and-humid-weekend-ahead"},{"id":"oao22w","archiveId":"bp3ze5","title":"MDSO: Child riding bicycle fatally struck by pick-up truck in NW Miami-Dade","excerpt":"A five-year-old riding a bicycle was struck and killed on Friday night. Investigators with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said the child was riding on his bicycle between parked cars at Miami Motorcross Park when a driver of a pick-up truck hit the victim. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews rushed to the","content":"A five-year-old riding a bicycle was struck and killed on Friday night. Investigators with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said the child was riding on his bicycle between parked cars at Miami Motorcross Park when a driver of a pick-up truck hit the victim. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews rushed to the area on North Krome Avenue. However, authorities said that the child was deceased at the scene. Miami Motocross released a statement stating they have made the decision to cancel races this weekend. The driver of the pick-up truck remained at the site and is cooperating with investigators, as an investigation is ongoing.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/mdso-child-riding-bicycle-fatally-struck-by-pick-up-truck-in-nw-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:18:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62726-NW-Miami-Dade-Crash.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mdso-child-riding-bicycle-fatally-struck-by-pick-up-truck-in-nw-miami-dade"},{"id":"z6c1kg","archiveId":"mbd23b","title":"Lionel Messi won’t start Argentina’s group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in","excerpt":"ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi, the top scorer in World Cup history, will not start when defending tournament champion and Group J winner Argentina plays Jordan on Saturday night in its last match before the knockout stage. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday, two days after Messi’s 39t","content":"ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi, the top scorer in World Cup history, will not start when defending tournament champion and Group J winner Argentina plays Jordan on Saturday night in its last match before the knockout stage. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday, two days after Messi’s 39th birthday, that the team’s captain will begin the match on the bench, but also indicated through an interpreter that he “will come in a little bit later.” Scaloni didn’t say when Messi might substitute in to the game, or what his lineup would be against first-time World Cup participant Jordan, which lost its first two matches. Messi scored all five goals for Argentina in the first two group matches, and now has 18 goals overall in his six World Cups. He had his first-ever hat trick in the tournament in a 3-0 win over Algeria to tie the career scoring record at 16 goals that had been held by Miroslav Klose of Germany. He broke that mark with the goals in a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday at the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys — where the group finale will be played. Klose played in 24 World Cup matches for Germany, which wrapped up his fourth tournament by winning the 2014 final 1-0 in extra time over Messi and Argentina. Kylian Mbappé matched Klose at 16 with two goals in France’s 3-0 win over Iraq later Monday. Mbappé, who has four goals in the tournament, didn’t score in a 4-1 win over Norway on Friday in his final group match. Considered by many to be the greatest player of all time, Messi has made 201 appearances for Argentina, including a FIFA-record 28 World Cup matches. He has scored in six consecutive World Cup appearances, joining France striker Just Fontaine and Brazil great Jairzinho as only players to do that. Messi had been dealing with a minor hamstring injury with Inter Miami of Major League Soccer that slowed him in the lead-up to the World Cup. While there have been no indications of any issues since, Argentina has a lot of games left if it is going to get to another World Cup final. The knockout round for La Albiceleste begins next Friday in South Florida, and in this expanded 48-team tournament that would be the first of five matches in 17 days if they make it to the final on July 19.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/2026-world-cup/lionel-messi-wont-start-argentinas-group-finale-but-world-cup-scoring-record-holder-could-sub-in/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-27T01:02:34.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-Lionel-Messi-ties-all-time-World-Cup-scoring-record-with-historic-hat-trick-during-Argentina-vs.-Algeria.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lionel-messi-wont-start-argentinas-group-finale-but-world-cup-scoring-record-holder-could-sub-in"},{"id":"8un8qz","archiveId":"e1fhcy","title":"Hit-and-run driver arrested for collision that killed bicyclist on Fort Lauderdale bridge, police say","excerpt":"A 22-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly striking and killing a bicyclist Thursday morning in a hit-and-run collision, police said.Fort Lauderdale police announced the arrest of Don Janea Smith on Friday afternoon. She is facing a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident involving d","content":"A 22-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly striking and killing a bicyclist Thursday morning in a hit-and-run collision, police said.Fort Lauderdale police announced the arrest of Don Janea Smith on Friday afternoon. She is facing a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident involving death. The collision occurred at 6:40 a.m. in the eastbound protected bicycle lane on the 17th Street Causeway bridge.Don Janea Smith Broward Sheriff's Office The victim was identified as 68-year-old Shelley Lewis of Fort Lauderdale. Witnesses reported that a black vehicle struck Lewis and fled the scene. It remains unclear why the vehicle was in the bicycle-only lane.Paramedics rushed Lewis to a nearby hospital, where she died. Authorities reported the first 911 call at 6:40 a.m. A witness told dispatchers, \"Someone was bicycling in the bicycle lane. A vehicle hit the person. The person is lying down right now, seemingly unconscious, bicycle torn up. The vehicle continued.\"Police have obtained surveillance video of the crash, though investigators said they will not release the footage at this time. Officers have since located and arrested Smith, but they have not released any details on how she was found. \\On Friday morning, Smith appeared before a Judge in bond court in Fort Lauderdale.The judge found probable cause for the charges against her of leaving the scene of an accident involving a death and set bond on that count at $100,000. Smith was also charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and bond for that charge was set at $1000.The judge ordered that she not be allowed to drive, and would have to surrender her passport before being released from jail, and could not leave Broward County without permission, and would have to wear a GPS monitor.Smith did not say anything in court. We heard from her attorney in court, who said: \"I did advise her what the state is requesting, and at this time she is acquiescing to those conditions and has no objection.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/fort-lauderdale-bridge-fatal-hit-and-run-driver-arrested-june-25-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Larry  Seward","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:11:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F609df90f-b5a8-4032-9a6c-9ea88f0c7b3f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fba22bdb415d82a0ddab1af4fbb1a7802%2Fsnapshot-22.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hit-and-run-driver-arrested-for-collision-that-killed-bicyclist-on-fort-lauderdale-bridge-police-say"},{"id":"thpfvd","archiveId":"64y1jd","title":"Fitness influencer acquitted of felony charges, deported after hit-and-run left Miami Beach Police officer injured","excerpt":"A fitness influencer has been cleared of all felony charges after being accused of assaulting a Miami Beach police officer. 7News first brought the story in May 2025. A year later, the fitness influencer is sharing his side for the first time exclusively with 7News. Armando Fogaça was arrested last ","content":"A fitness influencer has been cleared of all felony charges after being accused of assaulting a Miami Beach police officer. 7News first brought the story in May 2025. A year later, the fitness influencer is sharing his side for the first time exclusively with 7News. Armando Fogaça was arrested last year for a hit and run and aggravated battery on an officer. He was facing five felony charges. Free and out of jail now, he tells 7News he knew from the moment the incident occurred that he had done nothing wrong. “And I knew that I never struck the officer,” said Fogaça. According to Miami Beach Police, motorman Anthony Guzman was on traffic duty on May 5, 2025 on Miami Beach’s Fifth Street when he attempted to stop Fogaça for a moving violation. But after encountering Guzman, body camera footage shows Fogaça driving off with his behind him on his bike. Police had initially said that during his exit from the scene, he “accelerated in the direction of the officer.” “I just been struck by a vehicle,” said Miami Beach Officer Anthony Guzman on body camera footage in the aftermath of the incident. The incident led to Fogaça serving nine months behind bars and agreeing to self deport back to his home country of Brazil. But speaking to 7News on Friday, Fogaça claims the motorcycle did not come close to Officer Guzman. “The motorcycle never touched his body, never,” said Fogaça. “I was passing by him. He reached on the motorcycle and he pulled really hard…I left because I got scared.” He’s since been acquitted of all felony charges. “Nine months suffering,” said Fogaça. Fogaça states he had no idea Guzman hit the ground. “Did you know that it was a cop in uniform? That it was an officer of the law when it was happening?” said 7News’ Sheldon Fox. “I knew that,” said Fogaça. “Even if he’s wrong, and he’s telling you, ‘Stop, stop, stop your motorcycle,’ you know he’s a cop, so why not just stop?” said Fox. “That was a bad decision to leave. I should stop. I took the wrong decision to leave, but I should have stopped,” said Fogaça. Moments after the incident, he and his wife wound up crashing on the MacArthur Causeway. Officers caught up with him afterward and made their arrest. But before he was taken in, his wife, Valkiria, was hospitalized, and so was Officer Guzman, who had broken ribs. Fogaça contends Guzman’s injuries must have come from him falling to the ground. “I didn’t hit him,” said Fogaça. While awaiting trial, Fogaça said he was offered a plea deal of five years in prison. He refused it. “Does it make sense for you to take a plea for something that you haven’t done?” said Fogaça. Fogaça spent six months in jail awaiting trial, then three months in federal lockup on an immigration hold that included a stint at Alligator Alcatraz before he was deported back to Brazil.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/fitness-influencer-acquitted-of-felony-charges-deported-after-hit-and-run-left-miami-beach-police-officer-injured/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:05:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062626-Fitness-influencer-acquitted-of-felony-charges-after-hit-and-run-left-Miami-Beach-police-officer-injured.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fitness-influencer-acquitted-of-felony-charges-deported-after-hit-and-run-left-miami-beach-police-of"},{"id":"miwmuz","archiveId":"nalddd","title":"MDSO: Child riding bicycle struck and killed by pick-up truck in NW Miami-Dade","excerpt":"A five-year-old riding a bicycle was struck and killed on Friday. Investigators with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said that the child was riding in between two cars when a driver of a pick-up truck hit the victim. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews rushed to the area on North Krome Avenue. However, aut","content":"A five-year-old riding a bicycle was struck and killed on Friday. Investigators with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said that the child was riding in between two cars when a driver of a pick-up truck hit the victim. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews rushed to the area on North Krome Avenue. However, authorities said that the child was deceased at the scene. Miami Motocross released a statement saying that they have made the decision to cancel races this weekend. The driver of the pick-up truck stayed at the site and is cooperating with investigators, as an investigation is ongoing.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/mdso-child-riding-bicycle-struck-and-killed-by-pick-up-truck-in-nw-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:18:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62726-NW-Miami-Dade-Crash.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mdso-child-riding-bicycle-struck-and-killed-by-pick-up-truck-in-nw-miami-dade"},{"id":"4nng33","archiveId":"4euuzs","title":"MDSO and NAACP respond to community concern over woman's death in Miami-Dade park","excerpt":"Questions are swirling around on social media after a woman was found dead in a park in Gladeview, even though it was ruled a suicide.","content":"Questions are swirling around on social media after a woman was found dead in a park in Gladeview, even though it was ruled a suicide.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/mdso-and-naacp-respond-to-community-concern-over-womans-death-in-miami-dade-park/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:45:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2Fa76eaa48-11ee-4fd4-9e85-dde9195970aa%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F7f1e1ac3f630edb9b6bf58ab8cba2a83%2F500f5af88b474ac8633d66a4062b27b2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mdso-and-naacp-respond-to-community-concern-over-womans-death-in-miami-dade-park"},{"id":"yofupv","archiveId":"n151wp","title":"Man injured in possible lightning strike in south Miami-Dade, officials say","excerpt":"Emergency crews are responding to reports of a man who may have been struck by lightning in south Miami-Dade on Friday afternoon.Few details have been released, but officials with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said that the incident took place in the area of Southwest 182nd Avenue and Southwest 248th Stree","content":"Emergency crews are responding to reports of a man who may have been struck by lightning in south Miami-Dade on Friday afternoon.Few details have been released, but officials with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said that the incident took place in the area of Southwest 182nd Avenue and Southwest 248th Street.According to MDFR, the initial call referenced that the incident may have occured when lightning struck a trailer.No other information was released.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-dade-lightning-strike-man-injured-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:46:54.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2017%2F05%2F08%2F54c767da-e4b3-4ba0-9c93-24c74c47c0e2%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F8c6bc31fb8e0191d75fe017949150bbb%2Fistock-511653780.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-injured-in-possible-lightning-strike-in-south-miami-dade-officials-say"},{"id":"gg5a9q","archiveId":"ox9k4m","title":"MDFR HELP Team hosts demo for CPR, AED Awareness Week","excerpt":"As part of National CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1–7), Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) invited media partners to attend a training opportunity for a hands-on experience at its Training Facility located in Doral. On Monday, June 1, MDFR’s Health Emergency Life Protection (HELP) Team hosted an inter","content":"As part of National CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1–7), Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) invited media partners to attend a training opportunity for a hands-on experience at its Training Facility located in Doral. On Monday, June 1, MDFR’s Health Emergency Life Protection (HELP) Team hosted an interactive demo where media attendees learned how to […] The post MDFR HELP Team hosts demo for CPR, AED Awareness Week first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/mdfr-help-team-hosts-demo-for-cpr-aed-awareness-week/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:11:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCPR-AED-Awareness-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mdfr-help-team-hosts-demo-for-cpr-aed-awareness-week"},{"id":"2ucfom","archiveId":"ld7fh8","title":"Community gathers at El Arepazo in Doral to collect donations for Venezuelan earthquake victims","excerpt":"South Florida’s Venezuelan community is turning anxiety into action as many wait for word on loved ones who were impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela earlier this week. In Doral on Friday, a steady stream of supplies and aid packages poured into the parking lot of El Arepazo, where v","content":"South Florida’s Venezuelan community is turning anxiety into action as many wait for word on loved ones who were impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela earlier this week. In Doral on Friday, a steady stream of supplies and aid packages poured into the parking lot of El Arepazo, where volunteers worked to collect, sort, and box relief supplies for those affected by the natural disaster. “The whole community got together to collect food, water, supplies for Venezuelans,” said volunteer Jose Castillo. The popular Venezuelan restaurant is one of several official collection points accepting aid for earthquake victims. Another volunteer, Vianna Martinez, said she wanted to do her part, even though her own family in the South American country is safe. “This is the way that I can help out,” she said. “We can really help people in whatever we can, and this is the way that we can. And donations just mean the world to everyone right now.” Others, like Bill Barnes, traveled from across South Florida to contribute to the cause. “My wife’s Colombian, and she wanted to help, you know, help her sister country. We went to the store and bought a lot of things that they said they needed and drove them down here from Weston,” said Barnes. The list of acceptable donations includes canned goods, bottled water, diapers, nonperishable food, and more as volunteers work to meet the growing need. “I tell everyone out there if they want to help out, they can bring food, diapers, no perishable food, water, anything you can, come out and we will be here,” said Castillo. Volunteers tell 7News they plan to continue collecting and organizing supplies around the clock throughout the weekend as the community rallies to support victims in Venezuela. For a list of other official collecting sites across Miami-Dade, click here.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/community-gathers-at-el-arepazo-in-doral-to-collect-donations-for-venezuelan-earthquake-victims/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:40:10.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062626-Volunteers-at-El-Arepazo-work-hard-on-aid-to-Venezuela.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"community-gathers-at-el-arepazo-in-doral-to-collect-donations-for-venezuelan-earthquake-victims"},{"id":"uc6fr6","archiveId":"b881sx","title":"A Historic Celebration: Grant Miller Joins All Rise America 250","excerpt":"The All Rise for America 250 initiative to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The event brought together community leaders, organizations, and residents to honor the nation’s history while looking ahead to its future. Through civic engagement, education, and community inv","content":"The All Rise for America 250 initiative to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The event brought together community leaders, organizations, and residents to honor the nation’s history while looking ahead to its future. Through civic engagement, education, and community involvement, participants highlighted the importance of unity, leadership, and preserving the values […] The post A Historic Celebration: Grant Miller Joins All Rise America 250 first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/a-historic-celebration-grant-miller-joins-all-rise-america-250/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:36:10.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FChatGPT-Image-Jun-26-2026-06_35_47-PM.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"a-historic-celebration-grant-miller-joins-all-rise-america-250"},{"id":"l0og6u","archiveId":"vr914z","title":"Grant Miller with iRegMed’s Dr. Oscar Sosa and Two Former Football Players and Current Patients","excerpt":"Grant Miller with iRegMed’s Dr. Oscar Sosa and former football players as well as current iRegMed patients Bernie Kosar and Kenny Calhoun. 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Covering local events, business […] The post Grant Miller with iRegMed’s Dr. Oscar Sosa and Two Former Football Players and Current Patients first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/grant-miller-with-iregmeds-dr-oscar-sosa-and-two-former-football-players-and-current-patients/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:17:46.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGrant-Miller-with-iRegMeds-Dr.-Oscar-Sosa-and-Two-Former-Football-Players-and-Current-Patients-16-17-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"grant-miller-with-iregmeds-dr-oscar-sosa-and-two-former-football-players-and-current-patients"},{"id":"acn89z","archiveId":"d3r2xv","title":"Policy, Progress & Partnership at the Hialeah Chamber Legislative Panel","excerpt":"Join Us for the Hialeah Chamber Legislative Panel 2026! Hear directly from elected officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders as they discuss the key legislative issues shaping Hialeah’s future. This informative panel will cover economic development, public safety, infrastructure, educa","content":"Join Us for the Hialeah Chamber Legislative Panel 2026! Hear directly from elected officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders as they discuss the key legislative issues shaping Hialeah’s future. This informative panel will cover economic development, public safety, infrastructure, education, and policies that impact local businesses and residents. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, […] The post Policy, Progress & Partnership at the Hialeah Chamber Legislative Panel first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/policy-progress-partnership-at-the-hialeah-chamber-legislative-panel/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Grant Miller, Publisher","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:16:21.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-2.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"policy-progress-partnership-at-the-hialeah-chamber-legislative-panel"},{"id":"xyf3d5","archiveId":"jja4ak","title":"Jay Collins Inspires Doral Chamber at Sold-Out Father’s Day Luncheon","excerpt":"We had a full house at 107 Steak & Bar for the Doral Chamber’s Father’s Day Signature Lunch. Our featured guest was Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, and the turnout from our local business leaders, community partners, and families was fantastic. Jay’s background is anything but ordinary. Bef","content":"We had a full house at 107 Steak & Bar for the Doral Chamber’s Father’s Day Signature Lunch. Our featured guest was Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, and the turnout from our local business leaders, community partners, and families was fantastic. Jay’s background is anything but ordinary. Before entering politics, he spent over two decades […] The post Jay Collins Inspires Doral Chamber at Sold-Out Father’s Day Luncheon first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/sponsored-content/jay-collins-inspires-doral-chamber-at-sold-out-fathers-day-luncheon/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Manny Sarmiento","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:45:22.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-template-7.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"jay-collins-inspires-doral-chamber-at-sold-out-fathers-day-luncheon"},{"id":"4atf3r","archiveId":"bsw86k","title":"MIA named Best Airport in North America by Asia Cargo News","excerpt":"Miami International Airport was named the Best Airport in North America at the 2026 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards ceremony in Shanghai on June 24. The awards, hosted and organized annually by Asia Cargo News, recognize leading service providers, including air and shipping ","content":"Miami International Airport was named the Best Airport in North America at the 2026 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards ceremony in Shanghai on June 24. The awards, hosted and organized annually by Asia Cargo News, recognize leading service providers, including air and shipping lines, airports and seaports, logistics companies, and other associated […] The post MIA named Best Airport in North America by Asia Cargo News first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/sponsored-content/mia-named-best-airport-in-north-america-by-asia-cargo-news/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Miami-Dade County News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:35:43.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-template-6.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mia-named-best-airport-in-north-america-by-asia-cargo-news"},{"id":"ctronn","archiveId":"hy210l","title":"A New Chapter for a Fort Lauderdale Icon: Jungle Queen Enters Its Next Era Under the Care of Mai-Kai Owner Bill Fuller","excerpt":"For over 90 years, Jungle Queen has been more than a scenic riverboat tour. It has been a Fort Lauderdale tradition, a family legacy, and one of the most recognizable ways generations of residents and visitors have experienced the city from the water. Since 1935, Jungle Queen has carried guests thro","content":"For over 90 years, Jungle Queen has been more than a scenic riverboat tour. It has been a Fort Lauderdale tradition, a family legacy, and one of the most recognizable ways generations of residents and visitors have experienced the city from the water. Since 1935, Jungle Queen has carried guests through Fort Lauderdale’s waterways, offering […] The post A New Chapter for a Fort Lauderdale Icon: Jungle Queen Enters Its Next Era Under the Care of Mai-Kai Owner Bill Fuller first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/a-new-chapter-for-a-fort-lauderdale-icon-jungle-queen-enters-its-next-era-under-the-care-of-mai-kai-owner-bill-fuller/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Mike Faber","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:15:28.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-template-4.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"a-new-chapter-for-a-fort-lauderdale-icon-jungle-queen-enters-its-next-era-under-the-care-of-mai-kai-"},{"id":"hqyvhu","archiveId":"dgg0rt","title":"Localized Miami: Robert Ruano and guest, Ariel Fernandez, City of Coral Gables Commissioner","excerpt":"On this episode of Localized Miami, host Robert Ruano sits down with Ariel Fernandez, City of Coral Gables Commissioner, for an engaging conversation about public service, community leadership, and the future of one of South Florida’s most iconic cities. Commissioner Fernandez shares his perspective","content":"On this episode of Localized Miami, host Robert Ruano sits down with Ariel Fernandez, City of Coral Gables Commissioner, for an engaging conversation about public service, community leadership, and the future of one of South Florida’s most iconic cities. Commissioner Fernandez shares his perspective on the priorities shaping Coral Gables, including responsible growth, neighborhood preservation, […] The post Localized Miami: Robert Ruano and guest, Ariel Fernandez, City of Coral Gables Commissioner first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/coral-gables-news/localized-miami-robert-ruano-and-guest-ariel-fernandez-city-of-coral-gables-commissioner/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:00:04.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FLocalized-Miami_-Robert-Ruano-and-guest-Ariel-Fernandez-City-of-Coral-Gables-Commissioner-1-57-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"localized-miami-robert-ruano-and-guest-ariel-fernandez-city-of-coral-gables-commissioner"},{"id":"x75mfu","archiveId":"a9cmj9","title":"Achieve Miami hosts annual Best Look Forward event, preparing high schoolers for future careers","excerpt":"A group of high schoolers in Miami is clocking in for summer. Eighty Achieve scholars took part in Achieve Miami’s annual Best Look Forward event. The local education nonprofit organization aims to prepare students for life after graduation. “Simple things like how to introduce yourself, what is an ","content":"A group of high schoolers in Miami is clocking in for summer. Eighty Achieve scholars took part in Achieve Miami’s annual Best Look Forward event. The local education nonprofit organization aims to prepare students for life after graduation. “Simple things like how to introduce yourself, what is an elevator pitch, what to wear to an interview versus maybe going into the first day of work, so just some of the common things that you think are common sense, our students kind of struggled with understanding how to represent themselves in that way,” said Lauren Bien-Aime with Achieve Miami. The jam-packed day delivered heavy-hitting professional workshops for students. From one-on-one career coaching to critical networking skills, students received invaluable lessons to help them find their path to success. “You have a lot of people that surround you with positivity, people that are there for you, and being part of Achieve is comfortable. It gives me motivation to keep going and never give up,” said Rasiah Worthen, a Booker T. Washington Senior High School student. Students were also treated to personalized styling sessions inside H&M. The retail giant sponsors the major shopping spree. “I’ve shopped at H&M before, so I kind of know my way around the store, and I know what they sell; it’s usually my style. It’s a really good experience so far, I’ll see if they have a bigger size in these,” said X’ion Thomas, a student at Booker T. Washington Senior High School. While working within a $100 budget, each student walked away with a complete, interview-ready wardrobe. They’ll also have fresh looks for college admissions and high-profile internships. “My color has always been olive green. I feel like it’s a very empowering color. ” It asserts some type of comfort when walking into the room,” said Thomas. The transformation, along with the workshops, provides students with the right gear and guidance to set them up for the future.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/achieve-miami-hosts-annual-best-look-forward-event-preparing-high-schoolers-for-future-careers/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:54:06.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062626-achieve-miami-best-look-forward-event.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"achieve-miami-hosts-annual-best-look-forward-event-preparing-high-schoolers-for-future-careers"},{"id":"jgl0h","archiveId":"v0urhn","title":"Marlins invite viral disappointed dog to dream day at loanDepot Park on July 12","excerpt":"The Miami Marlins are throwing a canine celebration for a dog that struck out on getting a snack. The baseball team invited Jonah the dog and his owners to a fun day at the ballpark on July 12. Jonah’s owners posted a video to social media reading the Marlins’ offer. “We’re so sorry you didn’t get y","content":"The Miami Marlins are throwing a canine celebration for a dog that struck out on getting a snack. The baseball team invited Jonah the dog and his owners to a fun day at the ballpark on July 12. Jonah’s owners posted a video to social media reading the Marlins’ offer. “We’re so sorry you didn’t get your treat. We promised you a dream day at loanDepot Park, and we meant it. We’d love for you to come throw out the first pitch on July 12. We hear you’re a Southpaw,” read the owners. Jonah became a viral sensation on social media after he was caught on video with a disappointed face as he watched another dog eat a hot dog at loanDepot during the Rangers game last Monday. The dog’s owner has accepted the invitation. The Marlins have promised Jonah plenty of treats! Marlins said each ticket will be sold through a special link, and the proceeds will go to the charity “New Life For Paws.” Click here for that website to purchase tickets.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/marlins-invite-viral-disappointed-dog-to-dream-day-at-loandepot-park-on-july-12/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:52:10.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062626-Jonah-the-dog-recieves-gift-from-Marlins.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"marlins-invite-viral-disappointed-dog-to-dream-day-at-loandepot-park-on-july-12"},{"id":"qav6pt","archiveId":"nqzegi","title":"Possible lightening strike sends man to hospital in southwest Miami-Dade","excerpt":"Few details have been released, but officials with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said that the incident took place in the area of Southwest 182nd Avenue and Southwest 248th Street.","content":"Few details have been released, but officials with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said that the incident took place in the area of Southwest 182nd Avenue and Southwest 248th Street.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/possible-lightening-strike-sends-man-to-hospital-in-southwest-miami-dade/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:37:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F5a296bb2-e7f8-471e-b662-b0767b9ab265%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F636f6f30e61d233e73cc1a4a32c328db%2F08fe977031a24eafda19a9281c129cb2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"possible-lightening-strike-sends-man-to-hospital-in-southwest-miami-dade"},{"id":"6oijfu","archiveId":"pnyxh9","title":"Gov. DeSantis vetoes e-bike speeding bill, signs bills to rename South Florida roads after Trump and Kirk, among others","excerpt":"Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed three bills late Thursday, his first rejection of legislation passed this year, and signed 15 others.The three quashed bills would have imposed new rules for riding electric bicycles (SB 382), allowed high school students to assist poll workers and get community service cred","content":"Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed three bills late Thursday, his first rejection of legislation passed this year, and signed 15 others.The three quashed bills would have imposed new rules for riding electric bicycles (SB 382), allowed high school students to assist poll workers and get community service credits for graduation (HB 461), and created an exemption to federal and state regulations on signs near interstate roads in Davie (HB 4075).All three bills passed the Legislature unanimously.One of the bills he vetoed involves safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters In his veto message on the electric bicycle bill, DeSantis expressed concern about its provision banning riders from going more than 10 miles per hour within 50 feet of a pedestrian. A violation would be punished the same as a nonmoving violation of a vehicle, with fines of more than $100.Also, such a violation \"would inevitably be enforced with speed detection and surveillance devices,\" DeSantis' letter states.DeSantis was also leery of the task force the bill set up to study and make recommendations for further electric bicycle regulations.\"This bill will likely lead to enhanced surveillance by local governments against citizens. Moreover, the bill creates a task force, yet substantive changes are also implemented before any task force recommendations,\" DeSantis wrote.The veto has drawn criticism from local officials, including Coral Springs City Commissioner Joshua Simmons, who had sought state assistance in addressing electric mobility device safety. Coral Springs officials report that there have been 81 accidents involving electric mobility devices since September.\"I am disappointed,\" Simmons said. \"I know that there are families all across Florida that were looking forward to moving in the next step of having some state guidance when it comes to e-bikes and e-motor machines, because people are getting hurt\".Local riders also emphasized the importance of safety equipment. Aaron Lind, 14, and his 15-year-old brother, Joshua, noted the dangers of riding without protection.\"If you don't have a helmet when you crash, you could hit your head, you could pass out, you could get internal bleeding, because helmets take the force away from your head,\" Aaron Lind said.\"You're on a fast piece of metal in an area with a lot of other people,\" Joshua Lind added.Coral Springs and other municipalities plan to proceed with their own education and enforcement campaigns in the absence of state-level guidance.Other bills he vetoed and signed into lawFor the bill to ensure high school students can get credit for volunteering as assistant poll workers, DeSantis lauded the intention of the bill but suspected it could be used by liberal groups and he cited the Southern Poverty Law Center's backing of the measure.\"While the House and Senate sponsors had a noble intent in filing the bill, the application of the bill may result in an avenue for polls to be staffed with volunteers that may not be subject to Florida's prohibition on single party registered poll workers for general elections,\" DeSantis wrote in his veto message. \"Given the bill received support in committee by representatives of the Southern Poverty Law Center, this may indeed be the consequence of the legislation.\"Attorney General James Uthmeier issued subpoenas to the SPLC in May, saying the group \"appears to be running a deceptive organization that pays informants to manufacture racism on its behalf.\"The third bill would've allowed Davie, a town in Broward County, an exemption from state and federal advertising laws for lands near I-75 to put up a sign promoting the \"agricultural heritage\" of the area. DeSantis vetoed the bill because he was concerned it would lead to cuts in federal transportation funds issued to the state.Among the bills he signed into law was a measure (HB 33) to name part of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and to name part of State Road 870 in Broward County after President Donald Trump.The bill passed along largely partisan lines, with one Democrat, Sen. Darryl Rouson of Tampa, voting for it.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/gov-ron-desantis-bills-vetoed-ebikes-bills-signed-south-florida-road-naming-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami  Team","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:11:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2Fdb205b23-cb32-4400-a8d5-c3ce9ab46252%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F5f32602bf05446f1b6fab8a4574a5f95%2Fgettyimages-2279687082.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gov-desantis-vetoes-e-bike-speeding-bill-signs-bills-to-rename-south-florida-roads-after-trump-and-k"},{"id":"5aukkl","archiveId":"jyzu39","title":"South Florida’s TPS recipients face uncertain future as Supreme Court upholds Trump’s authority to strip legal status","excerpt":"Many of those on Temporary Protected Status, also known as TPS, who have lived with it for years, are facing a fear that is closer to becoming a reality. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump Administration to revoke protected status for some 350,000 Haitian nationals and about 6,00","content":"Many of those on Temporary Protected Status, also known as TPS, who have lived with it for years, are facing a fear that is closer to becoming a reality. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump Administration to revoke protected status for some 350,000 Haitian nationals and about 6,000 Syrians living in the United States. On Friday, a day after the blockbuster decision, community leaders, elected officials, and those who work on behalf of people with TPS gathered in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood to condemn the high court and offer support for those facing the threat of deportation. “We are gathered here, in a crucial moment in our community’s trajectory,” said a Family Action Network Movement speaker. Farah Larrieux, a Haitian woman who is a TPS recipient, has called South Florida home for decades, but now finds her life in limbo after the Supreme Court decision. “Today I stand before you with a heavy heart, filled with anxiety and profound disappointment,” said Larrieux. Larrieux has lived in the United States for more than 20 years. “If I go back to Haiti, it’s a death sentence,” said Larrieux. Larrieux faces the possibility of being sent back to a country that many agree isn’t safe and isn’t equipped to take the hundreds of thousands potentially affected. At the event, mayors across South Florida shared their thoughts on the decision. “Our Haitian-American community is part of us; we are so proud of the Haitians who call Miami home, South Florida, the United States home. They are our working men and women, they are our business owners, they create jobs, they are fueling our basic industries,” said Mayor Daniella Levine Cava of Miami-Dade County. “We respect the rule of law, but we cannot ignore the inhumane and the impact this decision will have on families throughout this community,” said Mayor Alix Desulme of the City of North Miami. The fear among Haitians in South Florida is palpable. “Six conservative Supreme Court justices have echoed the Trump Administration’s message that black immigrants are not welcome here,” said Larrieux. “Because conditions are there for that, we’ll be targeted; they’ll kidnap us because they’ll see a way to maintain their terrorist agenda.” Those who gathered on Friday are urged to call their representatives to support them in Congress to provide long-term protection for those with TPS. According to Larrieux, she consulted with her lawyer and applied for asylum.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/south-floridas-tps-recipients-face-uncertain-future-as-supreme-court-upholds-trumps-authority-to-strip-legal-status/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:35:29.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062626-TPS-recipients-in-South-Florida-face-uncertain-future-as-Supreme-Court-upholds-Trumps-decision.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-tps-recipients-face-uncertain-future-as-supreme-court-upholds-trumps-authority-to-str"},{"id":"wd8zgw","archiveId":"oufxa3","title":"1 hospitalized after lightning strike hits trailer in SW Miami-Dade","excerpt":"One person was rushed to the hospital in Southwest Miami-Dade after a lightning strike. The incident happened on Friday in the area of 252nd Street and 182nd Avenue. Officials said they received a call about a lightning strike to a trailer. There is currently no word on the condition of the victim.","content":"One person was rushed to the hospital in Southwest Miami-Dade after a lightning strike. The incident happened on Friday in the area of 252nd Street and 182nd Avenue. Officials said they received a call about a lightning strike to a trailer. There is currently no word on the condition of the victim.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/1-hospitalized-after-lightning-strike-hits-trailer-in-sw-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:55:00.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062626-Lightning-strike-hits-trailer-in-Southwest-Miami-Dade-one-injury-reported-1.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"1-hospitalized-after-lightning-strike-hits-trailer-in-sw-miami-dade"},{"id":"2mwdb4","archiveId":"jk414g","title":"South Florida search and rescue teams set to deploy to aid Venezuela after devastating earthquakes","excerpt":"To aid in the ongoing search for survivors in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes, two highly skilled search and rescue teams from South Florida are getting set to deploy. Officials announced on Friday that 80 members from Task Force 1 with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, along with K9 teams, are g","content":"To aid in the ongoing search for survivors in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes, two highly skilled search and rescue teams from South Florida are getting set to deploy. Officials announced on Friday that 80 members from Task Force 1 with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, along with K9 teams, are gearing up to help the affected South American country. MDFR posted on ‘X’ stating their urban search and rescue has: “Been officially activated by the U.S. Department of State as a response team to assist with search and rescue efforts following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. We deploy with one purpose: To provide hope and help those affected during this difficult time.” For Captain German Leal, the images of destruction and devastation from Wednesday’s earthquakes in Venezuela hit close to home. “I was pretty shocked and sad because I’ve been in that area. I’ve walked those streets,” said Leal. Leal is Venezuelan and has cousins who still live in the country. “Everybody’s good so far,” said Leal. But he’s going to help those who aren’t. “I haven’t been to Venezuela in the last 15 years. So now that I’m going back in a situation like this, it’s going to be very eye-opening,” said Leal. Leal is part of MDFR’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1. “We’re coming mentally prepared, and we’re ready to do the right thing,” said Leal. Task Force 1 will not be going alone. “Our initial approach is to make sure that every single person we can save is going to be saved,” said Obed Frometa, Task Force 1. The State Department is also sending USAR Task Force 2, which is comprised of Miami Fire Rescue and other local agencies. They’re also bringing an 80-person team with K-9s to help with search and rescue efforts. “The type of equipment you would need for search and rescue is to tunnel through concrete to be able to send audio equipment, cabling equipment to be able to see if there’s any live victims,” said Chief of Miami Fire Rescue Robert Hevia. On the ground in Caracas, the capital city, a gut-wrenching shriek was heard over a home that once stood. As of late Friday afternoon, the confirmed number of dead rose significantly to at least 920 people. As staggering as that number is, so is the number of more than 51,000 who remain missing. “The situation is dire,” said MDFR Chief Ray Jadallah. “I’m desperate. I just want to know where my son is, whether he’s trapped or at a shelter. I’m desperate,” said Delgado, an earthquake survivor. Crews in Caracas are pulling residents from leveled buildings and apartments. From all over the globe, aid and rescue teams are arriving in Venezuela to help. Deputy Spokesperson at United Nations OCHA, Jens Laerke, spoke about the situation in Venezuela. “The entire humanitarian system is moving very fast and at scale, supporting the government-led response in Venezuela. Top priority: Search and rescue,” said Laerke. U.S. Southern Command was on the ground on Friday, looking to direct the military to deliver the people and capabilities to save lives. The massive magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes hit just 39 seconds apart on Wednesday. Satellite images show a chilling before and after of building after building damaged or destroyed. Now, the growing concern is that some buildings currently standing could collapse. “Even in my own building, there are many, many cracks in some of the apartments in my own apartment. There’s a lot of cracks in the walls,” said Alex Desrivieres, an American in Venezuela. As search and rescue crews in South Florida make their way to Venezuela, more videos are being uploaded online showing the search and rescue efforts. 7News received video of an 18-day-old baby found safe and sound in the hands of rescuers who brought him and, later, his mother, from a collapsed building. Those in South Florida are hoping to get to Venezuela in the coming days to help in their efforts and to deliver the wide-ranging amount of aid that has been donated by thousands of people in our community. Some of the Venezuelan people have taken the search for loved ones into their own hands. Both teams are prepared to be in Venezuela for two weeks, but that timeline can change. According to both teams, they could leave early on Friday evening or early in the morning.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/south-florida-search-and-rescue-teams-set-to-deploy-to-aid-venezuela-after-devastating-earthquakes/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:50:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062626-South-Florida-search-and-rescue-teams-set-to-deploy-to-aid-Venezuela-after-devastating-earthquakes.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-search-and-rescue-teams-set-to-deploy-to-aid-venezuela-after-devastating-earthquakes"},{"id":"bnr2m4","archiveId":"n548a8","title":"Networking, Innovation & Growth: Greater Miami Chamber at Virtuworks","excerpt":"The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce brought together entrepreneurs, executives, and community leaders for an evening of networking, collaboration, and new business opportunities at Virtuworks. Events like these strengthen relationships, inspire innovation, and help drive the continued growth of Mi","content":"The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce brought together entrepreneurs, executives, and community leaders for an evening of networking, collaboration, and new business opportunities at Virtuworks. Events like these strengthen relationships, inspire innovation, and help drive the continued growth of Miami’s thriving business community. #GreaterMiamiChamber #Virtuworks #MiamiBusiness #Networking #BusinessGrowth #SouthFloridaBusiness #CommunityLeadership #Entrepreneurship #MiamiEvents #FinalReflectionMediaGroup The post Networking, Innovation & Growth: Greater Miami Chamber at Virtuworks first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/networking-innovation-growth-greater-miami-chamber-at-virtuworks/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Grant Miller, Publisher","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:58:02.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-89.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"networking-innovation-growth-greater-miami-chamber-at-virtuworks"},{"id":"kg4f6c","archiveId":"28ih5e","title":"Fathers, Family & Business Success: Doral Chamber Signature Lunch","excerpt":"The Doral Chamber of Commerce hosted its Signature Lunch, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members to celebrate the important role fathers play in both family life and professional success. The event highlighted how strong family values, leadership, and dedication con","content":"The Doral Chamber of Commerce hosted its Signature Lunch, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members to celebrate the important role fathers play in both family life and professional success. The event highlighted how strong family values, leadership, and dedication contribute to building successful businesses and thriving communities. Attendees had the opportunity to network, […] The post Fathers, Family & Business Success: Doral Chamber Signature Lunch first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/fathers-family-business-success-doral-chamber-signature-lunch/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Grant Miller, Publisher","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:53:31.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-88.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fathers-family-business-success-doral-chamber-signature-lunch"},{"id":"j1opc9","archiveId":"kmmxb7","title":"Children’s Services Council of Broward County Mobilizes to Provide Summer Programs that Keep Kids Learning and Parents Working","excerpt":"By Providing 20,000 Summer BreakSpot Meals and Hundreds of Out-of-School Programs, CSC is an Economic Engine for Broward County Summer can present a significant challenge for working families. When school is out, parents often face the burden of finding affordable, reliable childcare while ensuring ","content":"By Providing 20,000 Summer BreakSpot Meals and Hundreds of Out-of-School Programs, CSC is an Economic Engine for Broward County Summer can present a significant challenge for working families. When school is out, parents often face the burden of finding affordable, reliable childcare while ensuring their children remain safe, engaged, and learning. To help meet that […] The post Children’s Services Council of Broward County Mobilizes to Provide Summer Programs that Keep Kids Learning and Parents Working first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/broward/childrens-services-council-of-broward-county-mobilizes-to-provide-summer-programs-that-keep-kids-learning-and-parents-working/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Broward County Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:52:00.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcsc-default-img.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"childrens-services-council-of-broward-county-mobilizes-to-provide-summer-programs-that-keep-kids-lea"},{"id":"jcpu78","archiveId":"jq585c","title":"Miami Beach Honors America 250 with Dual Fourth of July Events & Fireworks","excerpt":"—Celebrate Independence Day at both ends of the city’s iconic coastline— The City of Miami Beach is rolling out the red-white-and-blue carpet for the nation’s 250th birthday with two vibrant Fourth of July celebrations on Saturday, July 4. The festivities begin in North Beach at 5 p.m., where Altos ","content":"—Celebrate Independence Day at both ends of the city’s iconic coastline— The City of Miami Beach is rolling out the red-white-and-blue carpet for the nation’s 250th birthday with two vibrant Fourth of July celebrations on Saturday, July 4. The festivities begin in North Beach at 5 p.m., where Altos Del Mar Park will come alive with family […] The post Miami Beach Honors America 250 with Dual Fourth of July Events & Fireworks first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-beach-news/miami-beach-honors-america-250-with-dual-fourth-of-july-events-fireworks/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:41:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FChatGPT-Image-Jun-26-2026-01_38_50-PM.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-beach-honors-america-250-with-dual-fourth-of-july-events-fireworks"},{"id":"nzf903","archiveId":"8icbvz","title":"Florida-Native Daphnique Springs Takes Stage at the Moss","excerpt":"Everyone who loves to laugh is invited to the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center for the next Comedy Zone, this time featuring Florida native Daphnique Springs. A star of the Los Angeles comedy scene, Springs will deliver a night of nonstop laughter on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with shows at 6 p.m. ","content":"Everyone who loves to laugh is invited to the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center for the next Comedy Zone, this time featuring Florida native Daphnique Springs. A star of the Los Angeles comedy scene, Springs will deliver a night of nonstop laughter on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with shows at 6 p.m. and 8:30 […] The post Florida-Native Daphnique Springs Takes Stage at the Moss first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/cutler-bay/florida-native-daphnique-springs-takes-stage-at-the-moss/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"William Kress","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:41:38.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F652765617_18571353223063614_2163450389614172600_n.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-native-daphnique-springs-takes-stage-at-the-moss"},{"id":"as9aap","archiveId":"b3wxch","title":"Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.","excerpt":"After decades of declining costs, consumer electronics ranging from computers to video game consoles are jumping in price as the artificial intelligence boom drives a global shortage of memory and storage chips. \"The vast majority of the chips are going to the AI buildout and the data center revolut","content":"After decades of declining costs, consumer electronics ranging from computers to video game consoles are jumping in price as the artificial intelligence boom drives a global shortage of memory and storage chips. \"The vast majority of the chips are going to the AI buildout and the data center revolution we're seeing,\" Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives told CBS News. \"That's [fewer] chips for these regular consumer devices. That just further drives up prices.\"On Thursday, Apple and Microsoft each said they were hiking prices on core products, including iPads, certain MacBook models and Xbox consoles, as strong demand for chips drives up the cost of electronic device components. Apple could also raise iPhone prices to offset rising manufacturing costs, according to analysts at market researcher International Data Corporation (IDC).IDC analyst Nabila Popal said Apple's price hikes were higher than she had expected. That suggests any iPhone price increases may also be higher than expected, perhaps as much as $200 for the iPhone Pro and Pro Max models.\"I think the days of $50 price increases are over,\" she said.The rise in gadget prices is unusual, as the cost of personal computers and other personal electronics has generally fallen since the 1980s. The latest government inflation data show that prices for computer software and accessories have surged by more than 14% over the last year. Personal computers, such as tablets, home assistants and computer hardware, are up 1.3%.What's behind the chip shortage?The three biggest memory chip manufacturers &mdash; Micron Technology, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix &mdash; have historically produced semiconductors for devices such as smartphones and for other consumer products such as cars. But those chipmakers are now racing to meet surging demand from Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Oracle and other tech giants &mdash; dubbed \"hyperscalers\" &mdash; that need memory chips for the thousands of data centers they are building to provide a range of AI services. \"Basically, we ended up with a situation where those companies, the hyperscalers, started buying the entire capacity from those suppliers\" at premium prices, Francisco Jeronimo, vice president for data and analytics at IDC, told CBS News.Historically, most of Micron, SK and Samsung's chip production focused on churning out so-called DRAM and NAND semiconductors, the standard memory chips used in smartphones, PCs and other electronics. But semiconductor manufacturers are now devoting more resources to producing so-called high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used to provide memory for data centers.For semiconductor makers, HBM chips are more profitable to produce than those used in personal devices, Jeronimo said. Manufacturers effectively said, \"What is the point of selling and making memory for smartphones or PCs or any other device when we have this huge opportunity for many years to come?\" he added.Last year, for example, Boise, Idaho-based chipmaker Micron Technology abandoned consumer chip production altogether, framing the decision as a necessary move to meet surging demand tied to AI growth.As memory and storage supply shrinks amid rising AI demand, chip prices have risen, spurring companies like Apple and Microsoft to pass those costs onto consumers, Jeronimo said, describing the current chip shortage as \"way worse\" than the supply disruptions during the pandemic caused by factory closures. \"There's no more stock,\" he said. \"Every single memory [chip] they buy, it costs 100% to 200% more than six or 12 months ago.\"Wedbush Securities estimates that there are 15 times as many memory chip orders from tech companies as there are available chips. Meanwhile, boosting chip supplies is difficult due to manufacturers' limited production capacity and the enormous expense of building semiconductor fabrication facilities, which can cost $10 billion and take up to five years to complete.\"You can't just snap your fingers and release more memory chips,\" Ives said.How long could the chip shortage last?Tech analysts and economists predict the chip shortage will persist at least through 2027 and perhaps later, citing the time required to expand or build new plants. In the meantime, consumers can expect prices to continue rising. Tech research firm Gartner forecasts that PC and smartphone prices could jump 17% and 13%, respectively, this year from their 2025 levels because of rising chip costs. Higher prices could cause consumers to hold onto devices longer, denting smartphone sales, according to Jeronimo.Ives advises consumers to buy their next electronic device now before prices rise further.\"We're going to continue to see price increases&hellip;especially going into the holiday season,\" he told CBS News.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/ai-boom-chip-shortage-gadget-prices-apple-microsoft/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Mary  Cunningham","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:11:10.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2Fa28b9c17-ffd7-4784-a6c7-aac3dfd674bc%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F2541d7c93b6cf4aaecd8ad2ced00e5c3%2Fgettyimages-2201335159.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gadget-prices-have-fallen-for-decades-then-ai-happened"},{"id":"3j7kam","archiveId":"pxemeq","title":"Protect Your Home and Legacy: Understanding Heirs’ Property","excerpt":"Imagine this: Your grandparents owned a home in Miami-Dade County for many years. They worked hard, raised their family in the house, and paid off the mortgage. After they both passed away, some of their children—and maybe even you—continued living in the house and taking care of it. Over time, the ","content":"Imagine this: Your grandparents owned a home in Miami-Dade County for many years. They worked hard, raised their family in the house, and paid off the mortgage. After they both passed away, some of their children—and maybe even you—continued living in the house and taking care of it. Over time, the home needed major repairs, […] The post Protect Your Home and Legacy: Understanding Heirs’ Property first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/protect-your-home-and-legacy-understanding-heirs-property/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Lisa Lauck","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:40:36.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FUntitled-design-3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"protect-your-home-and-legacy-understanding-heirs-property"},{"id":"jr9ng5","archiveId":"py9yss","title":"CBS News Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors partner with Global Empowerment Mission for Venezuela relief","excerpt":"CBS News Miami and Neighbors 4 Neighbors are teaming up with Global Empowerment Mission to bring hope to the people of Venezuela in the wake of the deadly earthquakes that struck on June 24, 2026.","content":"CBS News Miami and Neighbors 4 Neighbors are teaming up with Global Empowerment Mission to bring hope to the people of Venezuela in the wake of the deadly earthquakes that struck on June 24, 2026.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/cbs-news-miami-neighbors-4-neighbors-partner-with-global-empowerment-mission-for-venezuela-relief/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:10:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F688cb28e-8e70-4466-aef2-217e21e82472%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fe999e4fa1af8e0a9d1bb293c6bbc0fef%2F1e6a40228e71637437b2fcecc3376675.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"cbs-news-miami-neighbors-4-neighbors-partner-with-global-empowerment-mission-for-venezuela-relief"},{"id":"2m0o4i","archiveId":"43t358","title":"Miami-Dade County launches community art competition","excerpt":"Miami-Dade County officially launched the “Our County, Our Country” community art competition during a June 4 event that also previewed upcoming Miami-Dade 250 celebrations as the community prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States in July. Presented in partnership with American Ai","content":"Miami-Dade County officially launched the “Our County, Our Country” community art competition during a June 4 event that also previewed upcoming Miami-Dade 250 celebrations as the community prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States in July. Presented in partnership with American Airlines, the competition invites Miami-Dade residents of all ages to explore […] The post Miami-Dade County launches community art competition first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/miami-dade-county-launches-community-art-competition/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:37:41.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-county-launches-community-art-competition"},{"id":"y8zbtg","archiveId":"4a86qv","title":"Columbus HS announces landmark partnership with Adidas US as a Patrick Mahomes Gladiator School","excerpt":"Christopher Columbus High School has announced a landmark partnership with Adidas and the Patrick Mahomes Gladiator Program, officially naming Columbus HS as a Patrick Mahomes Gladiator School beginning July 1. The partnership aligns one of the nation’s premier Catholic educational institutions with","content":"Christopher Columbus High School has announced a landmark partnership with Adidas and the Patrick Mahomes Gladiator Program, officially naming Columbus HS as a Patrick Mahomes Gladiator School beginning July 1. The partnership aligns one of the nation’s premier Catholic educational institutions with one of the world’s most iconic athletic brands – united by a shared […] The post Columbus HS announces landmark partnership with Adidas US as a Patrick Mahomes Gladiator School first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/columbus-hs-announces-landmark-partnership-with-adidas-us-as-a-patrick-mahomes-gladiator-school/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Cristina Cruz","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:15:27.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"columbus-hs-announces-landmark-partnership-with-adidas-us-as-a-patrick-mahomes-gladiator-school"},{"id":"j7lyw0","archiveId":"xq74vs","title":"Christ Journey Church celebrates centennial, new S. Miami Campus","excerpt":"Founded in 1926, the same year the Great Miami Hurricane forever changed South Florida, Christ Journey Church celebrated a milestone few institutions ever reach: 100 years of continuous service, community impact, and ministry in Miami-Dade County. The recognition marks one of the few known instances","content":"Founded in 1926, the same year the Great Miami Hurricane forever changed South Florida, Christ Journey Church celebrated a milestone few institutions ever reach: 100 years of continuous service, community impact, and ministry in Miami-Dade County. The recognition marks one of the few known instances in which a South Florida church has received official commemorations […] The post Christ Journey Church celebrates centennial, new S. Miami Campus first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/christ-journey-church-celebrates-centennial-new-s-miami-campus/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:03:12.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCJC-100-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"christ-journey-church-celebrates-centennial-new-s-miami-campus"},{"id":"e7gog5","archiveId":"ldoen","title":"Holland buys San Jose apartments for $1M over 2018 price","excerpt":"Holland Partner Group purchased a 218-unit apartment complex between the Westfield Valley Fair and Santana Row malls in west San Jose for $105.3 million. An affiliate of the Vancouver, Washington-based investor bought the Meridian at Midtown at 1432 West San Carlos Street, next to Meridian Avenue, t","content":"Holland Partner Group purchased a 218-unit apartment complex between the Westfield Valley Fair and Santana Row malls in west San Jose for $105.3 million. An affiliate of the Vancouver, Washington-based investor bought the Meridian at Midtown at 1432 West San Carlos Street, next to Meridian Avenue, the San Jose Mercury News reported, citing public documents. The seller was Essex Property Trust, a real estate investment trust based in San Mateo. The deal works out to more than $483,000 per unit. Essex bought the five-story building in 2018 for $104 million, or more than $477,000 per unit. The 1.2 percent gain […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/26/holland-partner-group-buys-san-jose-rentals-near-2018-price/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"TRD Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:18:38.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FHolland-Partner-Group-buys-five-story-apartments-in-west-San-Jose-for-105M-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"holland-buys-san-jose-apartments-for-1m-over-2018-price"},{"id":"sb818y","archiveId":"4doabi","title":"Portugal fans in South Florida gets excited for upcoming FIFA World Cup match","excerpt":"One of the most anticipated matchups at Miami Stadium is Colombia versus Portugal. And while south Florida has a large Colombian community, Portugal's fans are making some noise, too.","content":"One of the most anticipated matchups at Miami Stadium is Colombia versus Portugal. And while south Florida has a large Colombian community, Portugal's fans are making some noise, too.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/portugal-fans-in-south-florida-gets-excited-for-upcoming-fifa-world-cup-match/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:54:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F8349050f-0334-4058-950d-ad24c48b0147%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F1cf6be5bca064ed7059a306f7af49b4b%2F998274d90405dd8f54cc0cb7f9619ab2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"portugal-fans-in-south-florida-gets-excited-for-upcoming-fifa-world-cup-match"},{"id":"mpinkp","archiveId":"sck2va","title":"South Florida to stay hazy, hot, humid this weekend as Saharan dust arrives","excerpt":"It's going to be a hazy, hot and humid weekend across South Florida.Saharan dust is moving in and will lead to hazy skies and lower rain chances.The Saharan dust tracker on Saturday, June 26, 2026. CBS News Miami The National Weather Service has not issued an air quality alert since the air quality ","content":"It's going to be a hazy, hot and humid weekend across South Florida.Saharan dust is moving in and will lead to hazy skies and lower rain chances.The Saharan dust tracker on Saturday, June 26, 2026. CBS News Miami The National Weather Service has not issued an air quality alert since the air quality index is good. That may change over the weekend, however, as a thicker plume of Saharan dust sweeps in across South Florida.The drier, dusty air will inhibit widespread storm development, but some showers and scattered storms will still be possible.High temperatures will soar to the low 90s, and it will feel like the triple-digits when you factor in the humidity. The hourly forecast in South Florida on Friday, June 26, 2026. CBS News Miami There is a moderate to major risk of heat-related health illness today so hydration will be key.There is a moderate risk of rip currents along our Atlantic beaches and the UV index is extreme. The weekend forecast in South Florida. CBS News Miami There are no alerts or advisories for boaters along the Atlantic waters and the Keys waters.The chance of rain stays low on Monday but early to middle of next week we will see an increase in showers and storms on Tuesday and Wednesday.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-weather-forecast-miami-fort-lauderdale-broward-miami-dade-june-26-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Lissette  Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:03:53.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2Fa4cd8653-39e6-46f3-aa8f-8fe7c997d1b9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F5b6f8c4398e9d78c1be0503ee261e4d8%2F3-panel-weekend-forecast.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-to-stay-hazy-hot-humid-this-weekend-as-saharan-dust-arrives"},{"id":"immmlh","archiveId":"ctvi7z","title":"Colombia fans kick off World Cup celebrations ahead of showdown with Portugal at Miami Stadium","excerpt":"Soccer excitement is kicking into high gear as fans prepare for one of the FIFA World Cup’s most anticipated group-stage matches. Portugal and Colombia are set to face off on Saturday night at Miami Stadium in a battle between two soccer powerhouses, with a top spot in their group on the line. While","content":"Soccer excitement is kicking into high gear as fans prepare for one of the FIFA World Cup’s most anticipated group-stage matches. Portugal and Colombia are set to face off on Saturday night at Miami Stadium in a battle between two soccer powerhouses, with a top spot in their group on the line. While kickoff is still a day away, Colombian fans gathered at a team fan zone on Northeast Second Street in Fort Lauderdale next to the Dalmar Hotel, where the Colombian national team is staying. Fans dressed in bright yellow jerseys filled the area as they waved Colombian flags and enjoyed various food vendors that were stationed at the zone. Supporters are partying throughout Friday afternoon before they line up outside the hotel to catch a glimpse of the Colombian soccer players around 7 p.m. “We want to see our soccer players,” said Cata, a colombian fan. “And say, ‘Hey Colombia, it’s our team! We are so proud of our team. We are so happy to be here. We want to see them.” Earlier in the day, fans watched the team board their bus and head out to an undisclosed location. “It’s like, I want to cry when the people arrive,” said Kate, a Colombian fan. Fans said the party is only beginning and the fan zone is expected to remain packed throughout the evening. The matchup between Portugal and Colombia will take place at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and can be watched on WSVN-7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/colombia-fans-kick-off-world-cup-celebrations-ahead-of-showdown-with-portugal-at-miami-stadium/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:21:47.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062626-Colombian-fans-celebrate-ahead-of-matchup-against-Portgual.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"colombia-fans-kick-off-world-cup-celebrations-ahead-of-showdown-with-portugal-at-miami-stadium"},{"id":"xdnrai","archiveId":"z0zrnt","title":"South Florida volunteers work through night to gather supplies for Venezuela in wake of deadly earthquakes","excerpt":"The response in South Florida was immediate to get much-needed aid to Venezuela after hundreds of people were killed in powerful back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday with volunteers across the region working through the night to gather supplies and ship them to the devastated South American country","content":"The response in South Florida was immediate to get much-needed aid to Venezuela after hundreds of people were killed in powerful back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday with volunteers across the region working through the night to gather supplies and ship them to the devastated South American country.Volunteers assemble, sort and pack donations bound for Venezuela as relief organizations work to deliver emergency supplies after two major earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, at the Global Empowerment Mission headquarters in Miami, Florida, on June 25, 2026. CHANDAN KHANNA /AFP via Getty Images Supplies for victims of the earthquakes in Venezuela are being accepted at several locations, as well as much-needed monetary donations.At Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) in Doral, volunteers have been working non-stop to get supplies to those who need it most, with some of that aid already arriving in Venezuela as of Friday morning.Volunteers collect donations from local residents, bound for Venezuela as relief organizations work to deliver emergency supplies after two major earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, at the Global Empowerment Mission headquarters in Miami, Florida, on June 25, 2026. CHANDAN KHANNA /AFP via Getty Images GEM's warehouse is filled with non-perishable food and other supplies, like hygiene products and medical necessities.And those volunteers have been busy boxing them up and shipping them off for delivers to Venezuela.Volunteers assemble, sort and pack donations bound for Venezuela as relief organizations work to deliver emergency supplies after two major earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, at the Global Empowerment Mission headquarters in Miami, Florida, on June 25, 2026. CHANDAN KHANNA /AFP via Getty Images Miami-Dade County offering to send MDFR to VenezuelaAntonio Torrealba said he is having trouble getting ahold of some of his friends and family in Venezuela since the deadly earthquakes.\"Actually they are good, but I have friends that are inside the buildings right now and that is the reason why I'm here,\" he said.He's part of a growing number of volunteers who are helping to collect a growing number of donations at GEM.Volunteers collect donations from local residents, bound for Venezuela as relief organizations work to deliver emergency supplies after two major earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, at the Global Empowerment Mission headquarters in Miami, Florida, on June 25, 2026. CHANDAN KHANNA /AFP via Getty Images They initiated a rapid response when the back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday.\"For us it's one of the first times I've seen lines of cars for donations that long,\" said Billy Richardson of GEM \"I mean, I left here after 8 p.m. and I still had cars pulling up being like, 'Can you take donations?'\"Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said the county is partnering with GEM and United Way Miami to help collect supplies. And she says Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is ready to go to Venezuela to assist with recovery.\"This is the expertise that our USAR team has,\" she said. \"We are eager to deploy them. They are ready. Everything is loaded &ndash; their passports, their visas,\" cava said GEM says their cash donations have already eclipsed over $1 million.Doral Mayor Christi Fraga says that cash donations are vital along with consumables. \"It does cost to get this stuff to Venezuela. Once they have cash donations they can purchase things there that they need,\" she said. \"And sometimes there are things that are difficult to get into the country so they'll just need to purchase it there anyway.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/venezuela-earthquakes-latest-news-donations-how-to-help-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steve  Maugeri","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:58:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F215faecd-a11a-4e9c-9978-b35c12f9997a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F97696782b7d61851ce7652f07d88a3c5%2Fcbsmiami-venezuela-aid-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-volunteers-work-through-night-to-gather-supplies-for-venezuela-in-wake-of-deadly-earth"},{"id":"7ucmk8","archiveId":"yef7pd","title":"South Florida to stay steamy this weekend as hazy, hot, humid conditions continue","excerpt":"The hazy, hot and humid conditions that has been experienced across South Florida won't go anywhere anytime soon and will likely stick around through the weekend.","content":"The hazy, hot and humid conditions that has been experienced across South Florida won't go anywhere anytime soon and will likely stick around through the weekend.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-to-stay-steamy-this-weekend-as-hazy-hot-humid-conditions-continue/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:23:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F7fdb1f4e-0973-4f91-b662-a2c148415e36%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F623bc56af4b36eb6a1a5a1151789363f%2F6c1b833743e7fc153508cd1617d1e8ea.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-to-stay-steamy-this-weekend-as-hazy-hot-humid-conditions-continue"},{"id":"m481sq","archiveId":"x99z8m","title":"Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz speaks out over TSP ruling from Supreme Court","excerpt":"Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz voiced her disappointment after the U.S. Supreme court ruled on ending Temporary Protective Status for Haitians and Syrians. CBS News Miami’s Joan Murray has more from Sunrise.","content":"Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz voiced her disappointment after the U.S. Supreme court ruled on ending Temporary Protective Status for Haitians and Syrians. CBS News Miami’s Joan Murray has more from Sunrise.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/florida-rep-debbie-wasserman-schultz-speaks-out-over-tsp-ruling-from-supreme-court/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:18:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2Faab534e2-1a22-4721-b217-bf334fbb9a81%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F02246ffd78fe3d74c36749e1ba5efbdf%2F975f0121e7253f55dcd713a34474d5b1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-rep-debbie-wasserman-schultz-speaks-out-over-tsp-ruling-from-supreme-court"},{"id":"gnjxi0","archiveId":"kdtpt","title":"South Florida community continues to step up to help Venezuela in wake of deadly earthquakes","excerpt":"South Florida has one of the largest Venezuelan communities in the United States, and volunteers from across the region are continuing to step up to help in the wake of deadly back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri is at Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission where peo","content":"South Florida has one of the largest Venezuelan communities in the United States, and volunteers from across the region are continuing to step up to help in the wake of deadly back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri is at Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission where people have been making donations ever since the disasters struck.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-community-continues-to-step-up-to-help-venezuela-in-wake-of-deadly-earthquakes/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:04:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F957d1dd3-203e-4b38-bf82-98fe7982ea20%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F9d26240cf0058c98dd9bb93119c84d82%2F6bef64c02b4617c4f2220ba3d05bcd03.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-community-continues-to-step-up-to-help-venezuela-in-wake-of-deadly-earthquakes"},{"id":"meuzws","archiveId":"266cb3","title":"Miami tees up legal fight over Live Local Act","excerpt":"Miami officials on Thursday unanimously approved a measure allowing the city to challenge Florida’s developer-friendly Live Local Act. The measure, sponsored by City Commissioner Damian Pardo and co-sponsored by Commission Chairwoman Christine King, directed the city attorney to explore pathways to ","content":"Miami officials on Thursday unanimously approved a measure allowing the city to challenge Florida’s developer-friendly Live Local Act. The measure, sponsored by City Commissioner Damian Pardo and co-sponsored by Commission Chairwoman Christine King, directed the city attorney to explore pathways to contest the law and authorizes him to take legal action. Signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023, the Live Local Act offers tax breaks and zoning incentives to developers that build projects with below market-rate housing, The Real Deal previously reported. While it was celebrated for its expansion of affordable housing, some are concerned it undermines city authority and […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/25/miami-officials-approve-legal-challenge-to-live-local-act/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Grace McClung","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:41:18.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA-Miami-tees-up-legal-fight-over-Live-Local-Act-MAIN-r2-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-tees-up-legal-fight-over-live-local-act"},{"id":"95ykso","archiveId":"esvuf","title":"‘Stand’ brings authentic Japanese sandwiches to Coral Gables","excerpt":"Sometimes, nothing hits the spot like a good sandwich, but we’re not talking basic bologna or ham and cheese. Deco’s checking out a new spot in Coral Gables that’s bringing a taste of Japan to the 305. The only thing standing between you and an authentic Japanese sando, is not hitting up “Stand” in ","content":"Sometimes, nothing hits the spot like a good sandwich, but we’re not talking basic bologna or ham and cheese. Deco’s checking out a new spot in Coral Gables that’s bringing a taste of Japan to the 305. The only thing standing between you and an authentic Japanese sando, is not hitting up “Stand” in Coral Gables. This new cafe specializing in sandwiches and Tokyo-style toast is keeping it real. Kenzie Motai, Stand founder: “It was inspired by the childhood cafes that we went to growing up.” Fresh. Kenzie Motai: “Here we bake all of our milk bread in house, so that is really the core of our menu here. We also have matchas that we import directly from farms in Japan.” And delicious. Alexis Tolentino: “I mean, fantastic. I’m like sweating eating it, it’s so good.” From pizza toast to the classic egg salad sando, this place isn’t afraid to get bready with it. Kenzie Motai: “Just like how in sushi, the rice is such an important component, having a great sando starts with having great bread, having something that’s extremely fluffy and pillowy, but still has structure to it.” Some traditional sandwich options include chicken katsu and pork tonkatsu, with kewpie mayo and shaved cabbage. And for something a little different. Kenzie Motai: “The BLT is not something that’s super classic in Japan, but I love BLT, so we definitely wanted to see it on the menu.” The toasts aren’t basic either. We’re talking funky flavors like eggs with a cheesy miso sauce and bacon, sweet corn and bechamel, and a sweet potato and honey spread. Kenzie Motai: “We take a little bit of sugar and we brulee it on top.” You need something special to wash the toast of the town down. That’s where their signature drink comes in. Strawberry, milk, matcha, and a marscapone cloud? Sign me up! Alexis Tolentino: “I’ve always been a matcha girl, but I took a risk here and it was definitely one that was worth it. I think it just brings people together in a way that it’s still like an elevated experience but it’s casual enough that you can share with friends, be with friends, have a casual coffee, matcha and it’s great!” Stand is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until they sell out, whichever comes first. They recommend showing up before 11 a.m. if you have your heart, and stomach, set on something specific.","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/stand-brings-authentic-japanese-sandwiches-to-coral-gables/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:28:40.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062626-Stand-brings-authentic-Japanese-sandwiches-to-Coral-Gables.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"stand-brings-authentic-japanese-sandwiches-to-coral-gables"},{"id":"5lhifr","archiveId":"u5d9bf","title":"FX’s ‘The Bear’ wraps up with heartfelt goodbyes from cast","excerpt":"The final dinner service is here! FX’s “The Bear” is coming to an end. But before it does, the cast is saying their goodbyes. The kitchen is heating up, and “The Bear” is hearing its last calling. Jeremy Allen White: “Everybody’s on top of their game. All the characters are really able to shine.” Fo","content":"The final dinner service is here! FX’s “The Bear” is coming to an end. But before it does, the cast is saying their goodbyes. The kitchen is heating up, and “The Bear” is hearing its last calling. Jeremy Allen White: “Everybody’s on top of their game. All the characters are really able to shine.” For the finale of this Emmy-winning show, Carmy is handing the baton, or should we say apron, over to Sydney. Ayo Edebiri: “One of the things that the show does explore really well is that feeling, and that feeling of like, your second family, your found family. And the impacts that you can have on each other’s lives.” Jeremy Allen White: “I’m gonna miss the character, I’m going to miss the environment. I think, like Chris, Joe, all of our cast and crew have like created such like an original world. It feels so specific. I’m going to miss that world so much.” Ebon Moss-Bachrach: “This is very much a return to the nucleus of the restaurant and the team, and it’s this one day almost like a sports movie, almost in a way trying to push this big boulder up the hill in the face of adversity.” And each of their worlds will get to have an ending. Ayo Edebiri: “I would hope so. I mean I think in a way that feels true to our show, like I don’t think there’s like a sort of pat, neatly tied bow, but I feel like there are, it’s like not even like, obviously the show is concluding, but people have reached I think places in certain individual journeys that I think it feels true of the characters and the world of the show too.” Playing chefs might not be in the future for these characters. Lionel Boyce: “I could hope and dream that I would, but I know the reality is that I won’t.” Matty Matheson: “They made my job easy, you know, every season everyone just got more dialed, they cared a lot, they put in the work” No matter what, the heart of “The Bear” will stay with the fans. Jeremy Allen White: “At its core, the show is really about these people like finding their purpose. And that’s like so universally understood.”","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/fxs-the-bear-wraps-up-with-heartfelt-goodbyes-from-cast/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:25:33.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062626-FXs-The-Bear-wraps-up-with-heartfelt-goodbyes-from-cast.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fxs-the-bear-wraps-up-with-heartfelt-goodbyes-from-cast"},{"id":"ribq4a","archiveId":"35la1f","title":"Search underway for suspect after man stabbed in Lauderhill Friday morning, police say","excerpt":"An investigation is underway in Lauderhill after a man was stabbed early Friday morning, and the suspect remains at large, investigators say.According to the Lauderhill Police Department, officers responded to report of a stabbing in the 2200 block of 58th Terrace around 5 a.m.Part of a Lauderhill n","content":"An investigation is underway in Lauderhill after a man was stabbed early Friday morning, and the suspect remains at large, investigators say.According to the Lauderhill Police Department, officers responded to report of a stabbing in the 2200 block of 58th Terrace around 5 a.m.Part of a Lauderhill neighborhood is blocked with crime scene tape as police conduct an investigation on Friday, June 26, 2026.When officers arrived, they said they found a man suffering from lacerations. He was rushed to Broward Health Medical Center with an injury described as non-life-threatening.Police said the investigation revealed that the victim was cut with an unknown object, and the suspect fled the scene before police arrived.Police said that the incident appears to be isolated, and the suspect and victim knew each other.There is no known threat to the public, police said.The investigation remains active, and anyone with information is asked to call police.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/lauderhill-police-inveatigation-june-26-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:27:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F2954afaa-d173-48e1-a728-2f3c734197a0%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fbd326e59c0789bb01b9af3204f757684%2Fcbsmiami-lauderhill-police-investigation-2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"search-underway-for-suspect-after-man-stabbed-in-lauderhill-friday-morning-police-say"},{"id":"leawp7","archiveId":"qwf4oy","title":"Video shows delivery driver throwing elderly German shepherd from truck in Broward, police say","excerpt":"A 60-year-old man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges after police say he was caught on surveillance video throwing an elderly German shepherd from the back of a box truck and abandoning the injured dog outside a Pembroke Pines shopping center.According to the Pembroke Pines Police Department,","content":"A 60-year-old man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges after police say he was caught on surveillance video throwing an elderly German shepherd from the back of a box truck and abandoning the injured dog outside a Pembroke Pines shopping center.According to the Pembroke Pines Police Department, Humberto Exposito was making a delivery to a Sedano's supermarket in the 10300 block of Pines Boulevard around 6:13 a.m. Wednesday when he allegedly threw the dog several feet from the truck onto the ground.Exposito completed his delivery, returned to the truck and drove away, leaving the dog behind without food, water, shelter or protection, police said.Humberto Exposito. Pembroke Pines PD Police said the elderly German shepherd was injured, malnourished and appeared to have matted hair and advanced hip dysplasia. The dog was taken to Broward County Animal Care, where it was now undergoing medical evaluation and treatment.Pembroke Pines police later located and arrested Exposito. He has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty, abandonment of an animal and confinement of an animal without sufficient air exchange. Police said his actions caused the dog unnecessary harm, pain and suffering.\"Pembroke Pines police officers will fully investigate any crime that occurs in our city, including those where animals are victimized,\" the department said in its news release. \"Our community is reminded that there is no excuse for animal abuse.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/video-broward-pembroke-pines-delivery-driver-german-shepherd-animal-cruelty-arrest/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Sergio  Candido","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:29:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F19faf696-4e8e-42b3-8998-a6f0e4c000ac%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fd0201baf4a0d0d2d094b13de0253311a%2Fcbsmiami-broward-dog-abuse-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"video-shows-delivery-driver-throwing-elderly-german-shepherd-from-truck-in-broward-police-say"},{"id":"kvjwpk","archiveId":"gisurv","title":"Gatsby lands $100M refi for Palm Beach Gardens offices","excerpt":"Gatsby Florida scored a $100.4 million refinancing for one Palm Beach County’s largest suburban office complex. Cirrus Real Estate Partners provided a three-year, floating-rate loan to the company for DiVosta Towers in Palm Beach Gardens, a 220,000-square-foot Class A office campus at 3825 and 3835 ","content":"Gatsby Florida scored a $100.4 million refinancing for one Palm Beach County’s largest suburban office complex. Cirrus Real Estate Partners provided a three-year, floating-rate loan to the company for DiVosta Towers in Palm Beach Gardens, a 220,000-square-foot Class A office campus at 3825 and 3835 PGA Boulevard, according to a news release. Berkadia’s Charles Foschini, Scott Wadler and Shannon Wilson represented Gatsby in arranging the loan, which will be used to refinance the mortgage Berkadia brokered in 2022. The pair of 11-story office buildings were completed in 2019 and 2020 by the DiVosta family, and at the time marked one […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/25/gatsby-secures-100-million-refi-for-palm-beach-area-offices/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Eman Elshahawy","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_DiVosta-Refi-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gatsby-lands-100m-refi-for-palm-beach-gardens-offices"},{"id":"5kuo6l","archiveId":"26djgz","title":"USPS truck goes up in flames in West Miami-Dade","excerpt":"A United States Postal Service truck went up in flames in West Miami-Dade. The mail truck caught fire near Southwest 48th Street and 104th Avenue on Friday. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they arrived to find the unoccupied vehicle fully engulfed in flames and quickly put them out. No injuries were rep","content":"A United States Postal Service truck went up in flames in West Miami-Dade. The mail truck caught fire near Southwest 48th Street and 104th Avenue on Friday. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they arrived to find the unoccupied vehicle fully engulfed in flames and quickly put them out. No injuries were reported.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/usps-truck-goes-up-in-flames-in-west-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:55:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062626-USPS-truck-goes-up-in-flames-in-W-Miami-Dade.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"usps-truck-goes-up-in-flames-in-west-miami-dade"},{"id":"70gddq","archiveId":"r9s85a","title":"Miami man charged with attempted murder after girlfriend was stabbed 34 times, police say","excerpt":"A man is facing an attempted murder charge after police said he stabbed his girlfriend 34 times after she told him she wanted to end their relationship. Leisnier Mauri Garcia, 40, was arrested Thursday and charged with attempted felony murder with a deadly weapon, according to a Miami Police arrest ","content":"A man is facing an attempted murder charge after police said he stabbed his girlfriend 34 times after she told him she wanted to end their relationship. Leisnier Mauri Garcia, 40, was arrested Thursday and charged with attempted felony murder with a deadly weapon, according to a Miami Police arrest affidavit. Investigators said the victim told detectives she and Garcia had been dating since December 2025 and that the relationship had become violent on previous occasions. According to the affidavit, the couple rented an Airbnb near the beach on June 21 before going to a restaurant. While they were on the way, the victim received a text message from the father of her child. Police said Garcia saw the message, sparking an argument during which the victim told him she no longer wanted to continue the relationship. After leaving the restaurant, the pair returned to the Airbnb to gather their belongings. Police said Garcia told the victim he had forgotten something inside and went back into the rental before rejoining her. As the victim drove toward her Miami home, Garcia insisted on sitting in the rear passenger seat instead of the front, where he normally sat, according to the affidavit. Police said Garcia then allegedly pulled out a knife from the back seat and attacked the victim. She managed to get out of the vehicle and escape, investigators said. The victim sustained 34 stab wounds and was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment. Garcia was located and arrested Thursday. Police said he was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment of cuts to his hands before being transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. Judge found probable cause and issued no bond.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miami-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-girlfriend-was-stabbed-34-times-police-say/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Allyson Castillo","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:22:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FLeisnier-Mauri-Garcia.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-girlfriend-was-stabbed-34-times-police-say"},{"id":"d4iabg","archiveId":"v6iucc","title":"Hazy Weekend as Saharan Dust Settles In","excerpt":"The last weekend of June will sure feel like it as a hazy, hot and humid couple days are on tap for South Florida. The most robust plume of Saharan dust to reach South Florida will make its appearance Saturday through Monday, leading to hazy skies and eventually low rain chances. This layer of dust ","content":"The last weekend of June will sure feel like it as a hazy, hot and humid couple days are on tap for South Florida. The most robust plume of Saharan dust to reach South Florida will make its appearance Saturday through Monday, leading to hazy skies and eventually low rain chances. This layer of dust won’t be thick enough to completely cutoff rain chances, however, and air quality isn’t expected to be impacted. As a result, expect times of clouds and hazy sunshine Saturday with isolated showers and storms, especially during the morning and midday hours. That’s before the increasing, Atlantic breeze pushes most of the afternoon storms to our west. Then on Sunday, expect basically a copy-and-paste forecast with high temperatures in the low 90s for most locations. Feels-like temps will generally be in the 100-105F range both afternoons this weekend. It will remain quite hot — if not hotter — early next week as a heat dome builds in to our north. This will also coincide with low rain chances. Chances for showers and storms are forecast to then increase somewhat for the second half of next week as moisture flows in from the north.","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/hazy-weekend-as-saharan-dust-settles-in/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jackson Dill","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:22:03.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F1_9924ba.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hazy-weekend-as-saharan-dust-settles-in"},{"id":"fabyy5","archiveId":"sx05nc","title":"Crash on I-95 in Miami causes major delays for Friday morning commute","excerpt":"The Friday morning commute got off to a tough start for drivers in Miami after a crash closed several southbound lanes of Interstate 95.The crash was reported near Northwest 79th Street, and delays stretched as far as the Golden Glades.Road Rangers and tow trucks worked for hours to remove the crash","content":"The Friday morning commute got off to a tough start for drivers in Miami after a crash closed several southbound lanes of Interstate 95.The crash was reported near Northwest 79th Street, and delays stretched as far as the Golden Glades.Road Rangers and tow trucks worked for hours to remove the crash from the roadway, and the scene has since been cleared.No other information was released.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-crash-i-95-friday-commute-june-26-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-26T13:04:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2Fbaa5c1d6-76ad-4c04-84ad-2d15f9706095%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3d99b3a2bc67201d409a864652eef720%2Fcbsmiami-miami-95-crash-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"crash-on-i-95-in-miami-causes-major-delays-for-friday-morning-commute"},{"id":"gwwzup","archiveId":"410g1h","title":"South Florida Venezuelans rally to help families after deadly back-to-back earthquakes","excerpt":"For many Venezuelans living in South Florida, the devastation caused by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela is deeply personal. With loved ones still in the country and communication lines disrupted, community members are anxiously waiting for news while organizing relief efforts from thousands of m","content":"For many Venezuelans living in South Florida, the devastation caused by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela is deeply personal. With loved ones still in the country and communication lines disrupted, community members are anxiously waiting for news while organizing relief efforts from thousands of miles away.At Sabor Venezolano in Doral, residents are collecting food, clothing, and other essential supplies to send to those affected by the disaster.Cristian Kuffaty and Ashley Abarca, who helped organize the donation drive, said their families remain in Venezuela.\"My family, they all live in Venezuela now,\" Abarca said.Kuffaty described the initial fear he felt when he was unable to contact his relatives following the earthquake.\"I called them because I didn't know anything about them,\" he said. \"I was desperate.\"While Kuffaty was eventually able to reach his family and receive reassuring news, Abarca continues to face uncertainty, noting that power outages and a lack of internet have left her family unreachable. She also expressed concern about structural damage to residential buildings.Roberto Marrero, a former Venezuelan political prisoner who returned to his home country earlier this month, described the atmosphere in Caracas as one of fear and uncertainty.\"We are afraid. We are sad,\" Marrero said. \"I have friends who lost everything yesterday.\"Volunteers collect donations from local residents, bound for Venezuela as relief organizations work to deliver emergency supplies after two major earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, at the Global Empowerment Mission headquarters in Miami, on June 25, 2026. CHANDAN KHANNA /AFP via Getty Images Speaking with CBS News Miami from Venezuela, Marrero said residents continue to experience aftershocks.\"Five minutes ago we felt a replica,\" he said, referring to another tremor.Despite the destruction, Marrero remains optimistic about the country's future.\"The good news is Maduro is not running the country, and we can receive help from other countries,\" he said. \"And we have a friendship with the United States.\"That sentiment is shared by volunteers at Sabor Venezolano, who continue to gather donations for those who lost so much.\"Our hearts are there,\" one volunteer said. \"If we can't be with them, at least we can help them.\"South Floridians say they learned of the earthquake through news coverage on TV and onlineMost people in South Florida learned of the earthquakes through coverage on television or videos posted online. Stephany Stella got a firsthand look at the destruction. \"I was on the phone with my mom, and I saw how everything fell,\" Stella said. \"It was a very heartbreaking experience. Very hard.\" Stella's family lives in and around Caracas. She stopped by Global Empowerment Mission in Doral to donate to those in need, including her friends and family. She is worried the country cannot support a response of this magnitude. \"We don't have the aid, we don't have the capability for that kind of disaster,\" she said. \"I feel like we are doing something. I feel like I am doing something.\" GEM is accepting donations at its headquarters in Doral from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, but is also planning to open on Saturday. Volunteers located at El Arepazo are planning to take donations into the late evening through the weekend. All items dropped off at El Arepazo will be taken to GEM.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-venezuela-families-earthquake-help-aid/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Ivan  Taylor","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:37:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F347e3ff9-6c2f-40e4-b4a3-a01248818a1f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa97c1839bd553c631e3b4fc0c35db2e3%2Fcbsmiami-venezuela-aid-miami-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-venezuelans-rally-to-help-families-after-deadly-back-to-back-earthquakes"},{"id":"8yxiye","archiveId":"x57y9b","title":"Doral councilman born in Caracas speaks about Venezuela earthquakes: \"A disaster we have never seen\"","excerpt":"The response to send aid to Venezuela in the wake of powerful and deadly earthquakes earlier this week was immediate. And even as volunteers continue to work to gather supplies, local families are still trying to get in touch with loved ones for information. Doral Councilman Rafael Pineyro, who was ","content":"The response to send aid to Venezuela in the wake of powerful and deadly earthquakes earlier this week was immediate. And even as volunteers continue to work to gather supplies, local families are still trying to get in touch with loved ones for information. Doral Councilman Rafael Pineyro, who was born in Caracas, joined CBS News Miami to provide updates on the unfolding catastrophe.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/doral-councilman-born-in-caracas-speaks-about-venezuela-earthquakes-a-disaster-we-have-never-seen/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:55:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2Fcda4bc94-1dca-4a73-9ccb-f74ae2acb314%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F22065ef9afb912b218c9c08d6b7ee7bd%2F1fb5cc401e71d65fead08156517f897f.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"doral-councilman-born-in-caracas-speaks-about-venezuela-earthquakes-a-disaster-we-have-never-seen"},{"id":"p457ry","archiveId":"jowwed","title":"South Florida sees steamy start to Friday but air quality is improving ahead of Saharan dust arrival","excerpt":"It was a steamy start across portions of South Florida, with places like Fort Lauderdale feeling like the low 90s on Friday morning. The good news is that air quality has improved, but with the arrival of Saharan dust, that will change.","content":"It was a steamy start across portions of South Florida, with places like Fort Lauderdale feeling like the low 90s on Friday morning. The good news is that air quality has improved, but with the arrival of Saharan dust, that will change.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-sees-steamy-start-to-friday-but-air-quality-is-improving-ahead-of-saharan-dust-arrival/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:37:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F75ddd1cf-a08d-4e35-ae8c-627411cec1b9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fca748d54ee5defc998dca793a1aeaac1%2F5a096c9d5b5f988ede5579a5cebbce06.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-sees-steamy-start-to-friday-but-air-quality-is-improving-ahead-of-saharan-dust-arrival"},{"id":"d4kwqm","archiveId":"em9u4m","title":"Volunteers in South Florida work through night gathering supplies for Venezuela after earthquakes","excerpt":"The response in South Florida was immediate to get much-needed aid to Venezuela as soon as possible after two deadly earthquakes, with volunteers working through the night to gather supplies to send to the South American country. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri is at Global Empowerment Mission in Dor","content":"The response in South Florida was immediate to get much-needed aid to Venezuela as soon as possible after two deadly earthquakes, with volunteers working through the night to gather supplies to send to the South American country. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri is at Global Empowerment Mission in Doral with more on the response.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/volunteers-in-south-florida-work-through-night-gathering-supplies-for-venezuela-after-earthquakes/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:24:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F85ef1f56-2f00-4d3a-91b7-7ab395cf8eed%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fb68eba7d1f47a1ac1ff24f3c9286db32%2Fca931d613be724746dca36490026e1b6.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"volunteers-in-south-florida-work-through-night-gathering-supplies-for-venezuela-after-earthquakes"},{"id":"8xzp69","archiveId":"mt6zph","title":"USPS truck goes up in flames in W Miami-Dade","excerpt":"A United States Postal Service truck went up in flames in West Miami-Dade. The mail truck caught fire near Southwest 48th Street and 104th Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they arrived to find the unoccupied vehicle fully engulfed in flames and quickly put them out. No injuries were reported.","content":"A United States Postal Service truck went up in flames in West Miami-Dade. The mail truck caught fire near Southwest 48th Street and 104th Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they arrived to find the unoccupied vehicle fully engulfed in flames and quickly put them out. No injuries were reported.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/usps-truck-goes-up-in-flames-in-w-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:55:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062626-USPS-truck-goes-up-in-flames-in-W-Miami-Dade.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"usps-truck-goes-up-in-flames-in-w-miami-dade"},{"id":"hdb88x","archiveId":"mbxang","title":"GEM partners with US State Department to allow teams heading to quake-impacted Venezuela to land on military base","excerpt":"As a South Florida-based nonprofit continues stepping up to help the victims of two powerful back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela, it&#x2019;s joining forces with the U.S. government in order to better reach those impacted by the natural disaster.Officials with the Global Empowerment Mission told 7","content":"As a South Florida-based nonprofit continues stepping up to help the victims of two powerful back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela, it&#x2019;s joining forces with the U.S. government in order to better reach those impacted by the natural disaster.Officials with the Global Empowerment Mission told 7News on Friday morning that they have partnered with the U.S. State Department. This means teams en route to Caracas will be able to land on a military base in Venezuela this weekend, since Sim&#xC3;&#xB3;n Bol&#xC3;&#xAD;var International Airport is currently closed.The latest development in aid efforts comes as more than 300 volunteers remain hard at work at GEM&#x2019;s warehouse in Doral following an overwhelming response from concerned South Floridians.Just after noon on Friday, 7News cameras captured an assembly line bringing in all the supplies that the people in the community are bringing out to the warehouse.Just out of the camera&#x2019;s view, a long line of cars snaked outside the warehouse as police directed traffic.It has now been more than 24 hours of nonstop, organized chaos at GEM&#x2019;s headquarters. Billy Richardson. GEM&#xE2;&#x80;&#x99;s Director of U.S. Logistics, said he has never seen such a response from the community.&#xE2;&#x80;&#x9C;It&#xE2;&#x80;&#x99;s one of the first time I&#xE2;&#x80;&#x99;ve seen lines of cars for donations that long,&#xE2;&#x80;&#x9D; he said Billy Richardson. GEM&#xE2;&#x80;&#x99;s Director of U.S. Logistics. &#xE2;&#x80;&#x9C;I mean, I left here after 8 o&#xE2;&#x80;&#x99;clock last night, and I still had cars pulling up.&#xE2;&#x80;&#x9D;Volunteers continue organizing supplies that are constantly being dropped off by people in the Doral community, home to the largest Venezuelan exile population.GEM is a reputable humanitarian aid organization that&#x2019;s experienced in natural disaster relief, but they heavily depend on community support.Not only have people filled up GEM&#x2019;s warehouse with supplies; on Thursday alone, more than $1 million were donated.For the volunteers filling boxes and assembling pallets, the back-to-back earthquakes hit close to home.&#x201C;I have friends that have lost family, friends over there, it&#x2019;s sad. We still have some family over there,&#x201D; said CJ Leon.&#x201C;I was born and raised there; my mom&#x2019;s there, my family&#x2019;s there,&#x201D; said Joana Morales. &#x201C;And I was feeling so helpless that I said, like, &#x201C;What can I do from here?&#x2019; But pretty much it&#x2019;s just like, I don&#x2019;t know what&#x2019;s going to happen.&#x201D;But Morales said she&#x2019;s also feeling gratitude, as she looks around and sees the overwhelming amount of support.GEM is not alone in collecting supplies. The City of Sweetwater is one of several local municipalities accepting donations.Up in Coconut Creek, Food For The Poor in Coconut Creek will be assembling kits to send over to Venezuela. Several women were seen writing notes of hope and faith to those receiving the kits.From the federal government to the local level, help is on its way.&#x201C;We&#x2019;ve already talked to some of the leading charities, but I know at the local level, particularly in places like where I call home in South Florida, there&#x2019;ll be a lot of people that are gonna want to step forward and help and provide assistance,&#x201D; said Secretary of State Marco Rubio.Also on hand at GEM&#x2019;s headquarters on Friday was Miami Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. She said the urban search-and-rescue teams who tirelessly worked through the rubble of the Champlain Towers South in 2021 are ready when the call comes.&#x201C;This is the expertise that our USAR has, and we are eager to deploy them. They are ready, everything is loaded &#x2014; their passports, their visas,&#x201D; she said. https://twitter.com/MiamiDadeFire/status/2070560070799163645?s=20 In a time where every hand helps, every dollar counts, and every minute matters, this South Florida community has stepped up.&#x201C;Seeing like a lot of people. I mean, I know that Venezuelans, we are like that, like, yeah, we all help, but seeing, like, another different culture justr bringing the help, it&#x2019;s just &#x2013; we&#x2019;re so grateful,&#x201D; said Morales.To make a donation to GEM, or to find out about volunteer opportunities, click&#xC2;&#xA0;here.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/gem-partners-with-us-state-department-to-allow-teams-heading-to-quake-impacted-venezuela-to-land-on-military-base/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:07:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260626_GEM_volunteers_loading_supplies_liveshot.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gem-partners-with-us-state-department-to-allow-teams-heading-to-quake-impacted-venezuela-to-land-on-"},{"id":"aybmt2","archiveId":"rujvgq","title":"Doral mother charged after child found alone, searching for food, police say","excerpt":"A Doral woman was arrested Thursday after police said her 11-year-old son was found alone in an apartment complex after being left unattended overnight. Roxanabel Medinaleon, 31, faces one count of child neglect without great bodily harm and one count of animal cruelty. According to Doral Police, of","content":"A Doral woman was arrested Thursday after police said her 11-year-old son was found alone in an apartment complex after being left unattended overnight. Roxanabel Medinaleon, 31, faces one count of child neglect without great bodily harm and one count of animal cruelty. According to Doral Police, officers responded Thursday morning after a resident reported seeing the child alone in the apartment complex. The resident later contacted police after the child returned asking for food and water and said he had been left by himself. Investigators said the child told officers his mother frequently stayed at her boyfriend’s apartment, leaving him alone in their apartment overnight. He said he regularly went to the boyfriend’s apartment to get food because there was little food at home and that he shared his meals with the family’s dog because there was no dog food available. The child also told officers he lived in the apartment with his 4-month-old sibling. During a welfare check, officers reported finding little food inside the apartment and described the home as being in poor condition. Detectives said the residence was cluttered, the child’s bedroom contained only a mattress on the floor, and unsecured kitchen knives were left on a countertop within the child’s reach. Police also reported finding the family’s dog confined to a cage without food or water. According to the arrest report, the child told investigators he had gone looking for his mother’s vehicle because he was hungry and wanted to find her. Both children were taken to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for evaluation, while Miami-Dade Animal Services took custody of the dog. Medinaleon was later arrested and transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. She appeared in bond court Friday, where a judge found probable cause, ordered her to be supervised through pretrial services and set bond at $2,500 on the child neglect charge and $2,500 on the animal cruelty charge.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/doral-mother-charged-after-child-found-alone-searching-for-food-police-say/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Allyson Castillo","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:14:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FRoxanabel-Medinaleon.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"doral-mother-charged-after-child-found-alone-searching-for-food-police-say"},{"id":"s9cznq","archiveId":"shstmt","title":"South Florida’s top construction permits: Week ending June 24, 2026","excerpt":"🏆 New Building: The largest new building permit issued last week was for a $130 million construction project at 3070 Southwest 37th Avenue in Miami. The permit is tied to the fourth and final tower at the Link at Douglas mixed-use development near the Douglas Road Metrorail station. Job Filing Numb","content":"🏆 New Building: The largest new building permit issued last week was for a $130 million construction project at 3070 Southwest 37th Avenue in Miami. The permit is tied to the fourth and final tower at the Link at Douglas mixed-use development near the Douglas Road Metrorail station. Job Filing Number: BD26002549001IF001 📊 New Building: Keiser University obtained a permit for an $8 million commercial building at 2445 Keiser University Drive and 2600 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. The property last traded for $25 million in 2015. Job Filing Number: 25111183-COM-BLDG 📊 New Building: A permit valued at […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/25/south-floridas-top-construction-permits-june-24-2026/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Eman Elshahawy, Matthew Elo","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA-South-Floridas-top-construction-permits-Week-ending-June-24-2026-MAIN-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-top-construction-permits-week-ending-june-24-2026"},{"id":"bisarn","archiveId":"lw2zju","title":"Portugal and Colombia set to clash in highly anticipated World Cup showdown at Miami Stadium","excerpt":"Portugal and Colombia will face off this weekend in a long-awaited FIFA World Cup match at Miami Stadium for the top spot in Group K. Saturday’s South Florida showdown will secure a favorable path to the knockout stages. The vibrant and aggressive Colombia team is taking on the elite technical playm","content":"Portugal and Colombia will face off this weekend in a long-awaited FIFA World Cup match at Miami Stadium for the top spot in Group K. Saturday’s South Florida showdown will secure a favorable path to the knockout stages. The vibrant and aggressive Colombia team is taking on the elite technical playmakers of Portugal in one of the most highly anticipated group stage matches. It will be the very first time the two nations have ever played against each other Name and ranking value aside, the tactical setup will no doubt bring a fascinating watch. The Portuguese icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, is on his sixth and possibly final World Cup with one last shot at the gold. The Portuguese roster is full of talent from top to bottom — with Bernardo Silva and Vitinha, to highlight a few — but it’s Bruno Fernandes, who will drive the team’s rhythm in the midfield. Nevertheless, the team with a rich history of developing world class talent will feature a fluid, attack-minded style of play. “We have the goat Ronaldo, so I think we’re definitely going to win this,” said a Portugal fan. On the Colombian front, James Rodriguez, who has set the tournament on fire in the past, is also expected to be playing in his last World Cup. The South American team consists of flair and creativity, so fans can expect to see great plays from the goal-scoring brilliance of Luis Diaz and Daniel Munoz. The exciting clash will feature the team’s aggressive and lightning-fast counterattacks. “I feel like we’re really solid this year,” said a Colombia fan. Futbol fans can expect high skill, sheer intensity and a true global futbol experience at Miami Stadium. Live coverage of Saturday’s showdown begins at 7 p.m. on WSVN 7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/2026-world-cup/portugal-and-colombia-set-to-clash-in-highly-anticipated-world-cup-showdown-at-miami-stadium/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:08:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260626_Rodriguez_Ronaldo_World_Cup.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"portugal-and-colombia-set-to-clash-in-highly-anticipated-world-cup-showdown-at-miami-stadium"},{"id":"ldqgn4","archiveId":"vimix4","title":"Mercedes-Benz makes 2026 EQE 320+ SUV accessible","excerpt":"Mercedes-Benz has never been shy about charging you for the privilege of the three-pointed star, but something interesting happened with the 2026 EQE SUV lineup. They made it more affordable, cutting nearly $13,000 from the single-motor model’s price tag. Starting at $64,950, the base EQE 320+ incre","content":"Mercedes-Benz has never been shy about charging you for the privilege of the three-pointed star, but something interesting happened with the 2026 EQE SUV lineup. They made it more affordable, cutting nearly $13,000 from the single-motor model’s price tag. Starting at $64,950, the base EQE 320+ increases engine performance, with Mercedes claiming a half-second improvement […] The post Mercedes-Benz makes 2026 EQE 320+ SUV accessible first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/mercedes-benz-makes-2026-eqe-320-suv-accessible/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Grant Miller, Publisher","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:58:01.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCC-Mercedes-2026-EQE-320-SUV-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mercedes-benz-makes-2026-eqe-320-suv-accessible"},{"id":"246vav","archiveId":"yxp01y","title":"Killian High selects former MLB pitcher Carlos Castillo as new head baseball coach","excerpt":"Carlos Castillo knows talent when he sees it. A former right-handed pitcher, Castillo played 19 years of professional baseball with the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies, as well as stints in Japan and the Caribbean. After retiring, Castillo ran Kachi, a Miami-based baseball aca","content":"Carlos Castillo knows talent when he sees it. A former right-handed pitcher, Castillo played 19 years of professional baseball with the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies, as well as stints in Japan and the Caribbean. After retiring, Castillo ran Kachi, a Miami-based baseball academy, to help high school students develop their […] The post Killian High selects former MLB pitcher Carlos Castillo as new head baseball coach first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/killian-high-selects-former-mlb-pitcher-carlos-castillo-as-new-head-baseball-coach/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"David L. Snelling","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:51:07.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCarlos-Castillo-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"killian-high-selects-former-mlb-pitcher-carlos-castillo-as-new-head-baseball-coach"},{"id":"a8vl14","archiveId":"mu43px","title":"Major delays reported on I-95 south in Miami after crash","excerpt":"A crash on Interstate 95 south near Northwest 79th in Miami has led to major delays stretching for miles.","content":"A crash on Interstate 95 south near Northwest 79th in Miami has led to major delays stretching for miles.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/crash-on-i-95-south-in-miami-leads-to-major-delays-for-friday-morning-commute/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T10:10:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F91d7bbe4-13b5-4072-a5bb-9d1f5adb498b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa139b5382ffe0649b610f8a0939900a1%2F4e65839644b7d63892d0330ff46353c3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"major-delays-reported-on-i-95-south-in-miami-after-crash"},{"id":"15exo0","archiveId":"4ze7jh","title":"Tips to stay cool and safe during World Cup activities","excerpt":"As thousands of soccer fans gather across the area for World Cup festivities, including Fan Fest and local matches, Miami-Dade County reminds residents and visitors to make heat safety a top priority. Miami-Dade County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) and the Department of E","content":"As thousands of soccer fans gather across the area for World Cup festivities, including Fan Fest and local matches, Miami-Dade County reminds residents and visitors to make heat safety a top priority. Miami-Dade County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) and the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) are working closely with Miami (Hard Rock) Stadium […] The post Tips to stay cool and safe during World Cup activities first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/tips-to-stay-cool-and-safe-during-world-cup-activities/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:30:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tips-to-stay-cool-and-safe-during-world-cup-activities"},{"id":"dehta6","archiveId":"n92ujk","title":"UPS driver accused of stealing packages during deliveries, deputies say","excerpt":"A UPS driver was arrested Thursday after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office detectives said he stole packages while on his delivery route, including one containing a Rolex watch valued at about $55,000. Dennis Millwood, 55, faces one count of second-degree grand theft and was scheduled to appear in court F","content":"A UPS driver was arrested Thursday after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office detectives said he stole packages while on his delivery route, including one containing a Rolex watch valued at about $55,000. Dennis Millwood, 55, faces one count of second-degree grand theft and was scheduled to appear in court Friday. According to an arrest report, UPS investigators had been conducting an ongoing investigation into package thefts involving items that disappeared while in transit. Investigators reviewed surveillance video from a UPS distribution center in Hialeah and said Millwood repeatedly selected packages that were not assigned to his delivery route before loading them into his truck. Investigators said one package, delivered on June 9, originally contained a Rolex watch valued at approximately $55,000. Although the package reached its intended recipient, the watch was missing when it was opened. RFID tracking data showed the package had been inside Millwood’s delivery truck before it was delivered, according to the report. As part of the investigation, detectives and UPS investigators conducted a controlled operation on Thursday using two packages containing Samsung cellphones, GPS tracking devices and a security dye pack. Authorities said Millwood loaded the controlled packages into his truck despite them not being assigned to his route. While stopped in a Miami neighborhood, investigators said he opened one of the packages, causing the concealed dye pack to activate and stain his hands red. Detectives said they observed Millwood attempting to wash the dye from his hands before continuing his deliveries. Millwood was taken into custody during a delivery stop in the North Miami area. A search of his UPS truck led investigators to recover the resealed controlled package, the Samsung cellphones and the GPS tracking device. Judge found probable cause and issued $7,500 bond.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/ups-driver-accused-of-stealing-packages-during-deliveries-deputies-say/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Allyson Castillo","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:05:13.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FDennis-Millwood.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ups-driver-accused-of-stealing-packages-during-deliveries-deputies-say"},{"id":"ee4ldp","archiveId":"8nwy9v","title":"South Florida’s top deals: Former CIA executive director sells Palm Beach mansion for $29M","excerpt":"🏆 Residential: The top residential sale to hit records was in Palm Beach at 226 Via Las Brisas for $28.9 million. Alvin Krongard, former executive director of the CIA, and his wife Cheryl Krongard were the sellers, originally listing the mansion for $34.5 million. They purchased the home in 2018 fo","content":"🏆 Residential: The top residential sale to hit records was in Palm Beach at 226 Via Las Brisas for $28.9 million. Alvin Krongard, former executive director of the CIA, and his wife Cheryl Krongard were the sellers, originally listing the mansion for $34.5 million. They purchased the home in 2018 for $9.6 million. Spanning about 9,200 square feet, the home has seven bedrooms and over seven and a half baths. The buyer was a trust. Christian Angle with Christian Angle Real Estate had the listing. Jim McCann with Premier Estate Properties brought the buyer. 📊 Residential: In Bay Harbour Islands, […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/25/south-florida-top-real-estate-deals-june-24-2026/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"TRD Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_SFL-Newsletter-Transactions-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-top-deals-former-cia-executive-director-sells-palm-beach-mansion-for-29m"},{"id":"y8gx33","archiveId":"pmzseo","title":"Dance studio celebrates growth with spectacular year-end gala","excerpt":"Ballet At The Park Dance Studio reaches new heights this month as it announces the opening of a second location while simultaneously showcasing the talents of its students during a highly anticipated year-end performance of Coppelia. The expansion marks a significant achievement for the studio, whic","content":"Ballet At The Park Dance Studio reaches new heights this month as it announces the opening of a second location while simultaneously showcasing the talents of its students during a highly anticipated year-end performance of Coppelia. The expansion marks a significant achievement for the studio, which has become a cornerstone of the local arts community […] The post Dance studio celebrates growth with spectacular year-end gala first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/cutler-bay/dance-studio-celebrates-growth-with-spectacular-year-end-gala/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:22:56.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBATP-Coppelia-Grand-Finale-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dance-studio-celebrates-growth-with-spectacular-year-end-gala"},{"id":"92469s","archiveId":"dr41vt","title":"‘Arts at Play’ blends creativity and sport across community","excerpt":"As the FIFA World Cup 2026 is being hosted in the United States with activations in Miami-Dade County, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is presenting “Arts at Play” an arts and culture series blending creativity and sport across community spaces throughout the county. Supported b","content":"As the FIFA World Cup 2026 is being hosted in the United States with activations in Miami-Dade County, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is presenting “Arts at Play” an arts and culture series blending creativity and sport across community spaces throughout the county. Supported by a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment for […] The post ‘Arts at Play’ blends creativity and sport across community first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/arts-at-play-blends-creativity-and-sport-across-community/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:09:57.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"arts-at-play-blends-creativity-and-sport-across-community"},{"id":"jvg17a","archiveId":"dl1niv","title":"See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the 2026 World Cup","excerpt":"The U.S. Men's National Team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay. It's the first time in 32 years that the U.S. is hosting the World Cup, this time as one of three host nations alongside Canada and Me","content":"The U.S. Men's National Team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay. It's the first time in 32 years that the U.S. is hosting the World Cup, this time as one of three host nations alongside Canada and Mexico. The U.S. men's team made it to the Round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. This year's U.S. team roster includes a mix of World Cup veterans and first-timers, with many players who have experience in top European leagues. They'll have home field advantage and enjoy a growing fan base across the country.\"You're playing for 330 million people. That's a big deal. There's added responsibility, added eyes. But at the same time, it's the ultimate goal, the ultimate honor,\" U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News. \"I have no doubt that we could potentially win,\" he said.The U.S. is in Group D and will play at least three games in the group stage in June. Their opponents and schedule are as follows: June 12: The U.S. defeated Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CaliforniaJune 19: The U.S. defeated Australia 2-0 at Seattle's Lumen FieldJune 25: The U.S. lost to Turkey 3-2 at SoFi. U.S. players pose for a team photo before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, California. John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images Next comes the knockout stage, which begins June 28. The top two teams from each group &mdash; plus the eight third-place teams with the most points &mdash; advance to the round of 32. The U.S. team, as Group D winner, will play on July 1 at 8 p.m. ET in Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.The round of 16 will be held from July 4 to July 7, and the quarterfinals will take place from July 9 to July 10. The semifinals will take place July 14, and the World Cup final will be on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Overall, the World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches over 39 days.You can follow World Cup news and highlights throughout the tournament at CBSSports.com.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/us-mens-2026-world-cup-schedule/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Kierra  Frazier","publishDate":"2026-06-26T04:06:22.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F13%2F1450038d-1a47-4711-a659-1373d0512253%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F1fc559dfa586b0aec4d2a6bbe21ec43c%2Fgettyimages-2281310211.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"see-the-full-us-mens-soccer-schedule-for-the-2026-world-cup"},{"id":"yz728i","archiveId":"ofype8","title":"Swiss firm plans Breitling tower as swelling branded condo pipeline tests Miami’s limits","excerpt":"A Swiss investment and private equity firm plans a Breitling condo tower in Brickell, The Real Deal has learned, adding to a packed pipeline of branded residences that’s set to test how much Miami’s market can absorb. South Florida is considered the branded capital of the Western Hemisphere and seco","content":"A Swiss investment and private equity firm plans a Breitling condo tower in Brickell, The Real Deal has learned, adding to a packed pipeline of branded residences that’s set to test how much Miami’s market can absorb. South Florida is considered the branded capital of the Western Hemisphere and second in the world to Dubai. The tri-county region’s projects included established residential labels, as well as car brands and brands making their first residential foray ever such as Frida Kahlo Wynwood Residences. Partners Group, in partnership with Empira Group, plans B Residences that will rise 70 stories and consist of […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/25/partners-group-plans-breitling-branded-brickell-condo-tower/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Lidia Dinkova","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:05:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSwiss-firm-plans-Breitling-tower-as-swelling-branded-condo-pipeline-tests-Miamis-limits-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"swiss-firm-plans-breitling-tower-as-swelling-branded-condo-pipeline-tests-miamis-limits"},{"id":"4xwfkp","archiveId":"siyhit","title":"Community Newspapers hosts U.S. Senate candidate Vindman","excerpt":"ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to ","content":"ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to […] The post Community Newspapers hosts U.S. Senate candidate Vindman first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/community-newspapers-hosts-u-s-senate-candidate-vindman/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:07:21.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"community-newspapers-hosts-us-senate-candidate-vindman"},{"id":"51u5ow","archiveId":"l950h0","title":"FIU named Florida’s #1 top-performing public university for fourth consecutive year","excerpt":"The Florida Board of Governors has again ranked Florida International University the #1 top-performing institution among the state’s 12 public universities under Florida’s performance-based metrics model. FIU has earned this designation four years in a row. FIU earned 97 out of 100 points in the for","content":"The Florida Board of Governors has again ranked Florida International University the #1 top-performing institution among the state’s 12 public universities under Florida’s performance-based metrics model. FIU has earned this designation four years in a row. FIU earned 97 out of 100 points in the formula that evaluates institutions in areas, such as graduation and retention […] The post FIU named Florida’s #1 top-performing public university for fourth consecutive year first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/fiu-named-floridas-1-top-performing-public-university-for-fourth-consecutive-year/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Florida International University","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:06:43.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F8d36198e-9e35-49cb-87a1-5233cc787d7a.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fiu-named-floridas-1-top-performing-public-university-for-fourth-consecutive-year"},{"id":"v182c","archiveId":"ls4o0g","title":"Rent board fulfills Mamdani’s vow to freeze the rent on 1 million NYC apartments","excerpt":"NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani barreled into City Hall vowing to tackle the city’s notoriously high cost of living, partly by fulfilling a campaign promise repeated with almost monomaniacal zeal in social media ads, speeches and rallies: “As your next mayor, I will freeze your re","content":"NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani barreled into City Hall vowing to tackle the city’s notoriously high cost of living, partly by fulfilling a campaign promise repeated with almost monomaniacal zeal in social media ads, speeches and rallies: “As your next mayor, I will freeze your rent.” On Thursday evening, a board he controls made good on that signature pledge. The city’s Rent Guidelines Board, an independent panel of mayoral appointees, approved a rent freeze covering both one-year and two-year leases for people living in about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments. The vote, while expected, is a big win for Mamdani, allowing him to beat back skepticism over his ability to deliver on his affordability agenda. And it came just two days after he made a splash as a budding progressive kingmaker when three congressional candidates he endorsed won their races in stunning fashion, unseating two Democratic incumbents and bucking the party establishment. In a statement, Mamdani, a Democrat, called the decision “a historic victory for New York City tenants.” “This is the relief that working people across our city deserve,” he said. Real estate groups say a rent freeze would pinch landlords, leaving them struggling to afford routine maintenance or other repairs as they face rising costs and inflation. Critics of rent regulation say the policy leads to higher rental costs for non-stabilized units. “This will only result in more dilapidated housing and potentially more foreclosures and bankruptcies, which the city is wholly unprepared for,” said Kenny Burgos, CEO of the New York Apartment Association, a landlord lobbying group. A legal challenge is expected over the board’s vote. One of its members, an appointee representing landlords, resigned in protest as she claimed the board’s independence had been compromised. “The Rent Guidelines Board has stopped being a fact-finding body,” former board member Christina Smyth wrote in her resignation letter, which she provided to The Associated Press. “It has become a body that starts with an answer and vibe codes its way backward to justify it.” Mamdani — who lived in a rent-stabilized apartment in Queens with his wife before moving this year into Gracie Mansion, the city’s stately mayoral residence — appointed a majority of the board’s members a little over a month into his term, signaling a focus on the freeze. He has said most New Yorkers are desperately in need of relief from high housing costs. Around 2 million people live in the highly sought-after rent stabilized units, which comprise about 40% of the city’s housing stock. While the apartments are privately owned, the city board votes each year on the maximum allowed rent increase. The board has frozen rents in the past, most recently under former Mayor Bill de Blasio, but then approved modest increases under Mamdani’s predecessor, former Mayor Eric Adams. Last year, the board approved an increase of up to 3% on one-year leases and up to 4.5% on two-year leases. This time, however, the board, now stacked with Mamdani appointees, quickly greenlit the freeze, drawing massive cheers from advocates who packed into an auditorium at a museum along Central Park for the vote. There are no income limits that determine who can live in rent-stabilized units, and it is not uncommon for higher income people to live in such apartments, which has drawn criticism. During last year’s mayoral race, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on Mamdani — then a state Assembly member earning just under a $150,000 salary — to vacate his rent stabilized unit, calling the arrangement “disgusting” as he argued the apartment should go to someone making less money.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/rent-board-fulfills-mamdanis-vow-to-freeze-the-rent-on-1-million-nyc-apartments/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:01:08.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260626_Zohran_Mamdani_NYC.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"rent-board-fulfills-mamdanis-vow-to-freeze-the-rent-on-1-million-nyc-apartments"},{"id":"jc5a9x","archiveId":"s3mbam","title":"Miami Marlins find the viral pup who just wanted a hot dog","excerpt":"The dog that went viral at a Miami Marlins game for looking longingly at another pup eating a hot dog has been identified.","content":"The dog that went viral at a Miami Marlins game for looking longingly at another pup eating a hot dog has been identified.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/miami-marlins-find-the-viral-pup-who-just-wanted-a-hot-dog-40561304/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Olee Fowler","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:08:21.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG_2912.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-marlins-find-the-viral-pup-who-just-wanted-a-hot-dog"},{"id":"3fgg4i","archiveId":"qo9qk5","title":"Dov Stark sets record with $55M Fort Lauderdale estate listing","excerpt":"A new $55 million Fort Lauderdale waterfront estate dubbed Ember House is lighting up Broward County’s luxury market with a record-setting asking price. The 15,000-square-foot home at 513 Middle River Drive in the Sunrise Intracoastal neighborhood was designed, developed and listed by Prestige Homes","content":"A new $55 million Fort Lauderdale waterfront estate dubbed Ember House is lighting up Broward County’s luxury market with a record-setting asking price. The 15,000-square-foot home at 513 Middle River Drive in the Sunrise Intracoastal neighborhood was designed, developed and listed by Prestige Homes Development founder and CEO Dov Stark. It’s the highest-priced residential listing in Broward County, according to a Prestige Construction release. The estate spans 5,000 square feet of outdoor living space and includes six bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, 145 feet of waterfrontage, a rooftop pickleball court, an eight-car garage, a theater and a gym, the release said. Stark, […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/24/dov-stark-sets-record-with-55-million-fort-lauderdale-build/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Grace McClung","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:20:39.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDov-Stark-sets-record-with-55M-Fort-Lauderdale-estate-listing-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dov-stark-sets-record-with-55m-fort-lauderdale-estate-listing"},{"id":"b7kcix","archiveId":"1dphcy","title":"Legal Services: A Smart Investment with a Lasting Impact","excerpt":"At a time when all levels of government and the corporate community are focused on maximizing impact and efficiencies, Legal Services of Greater Miami stands as a proven, high-return investment. For every $1 invested in legal aid, our work generates more than $7 in economic benefits for our communit","content":"At a time when all levels of government and the corporate community are focused on maximizing impact and efficiencies, Legal Services of Greater Miami stands as a proven, high-return investment. For every $1 invested in legal aid, our work generates more than $7 in economic benefits for our community. This is not just a compelling […] The post Legal Services: A Smart Investment with a Lasting Impact first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/law-firm/legal-services-a-smart-investment-with-a-lasting-impact/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Monica Chavez","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:47:09.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FUntitled-design-2025-11-24T121127.152.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"legal-services-a-smart-investment-with-a-lasting-impact"},{"id":"m1wqt5","archiveId":"4ljny3","title":"Rain chances could return to South Florida in coming days","excerpt":"Storms dissipated for the past couple of days but will come back.","content":"Storms dissipated for the past couple of days but will come back.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/rain-chances-could-return-to-south-florida-in-coming-days/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T03:42:00.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2Fbb11606f-a224-42ae-b08c-47f7482a2923%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F65b8bd2298a9257c17879437e7445828%2Fd10dd112ca2f47fddd9811b2dc4dda17.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"rain-chances-could-return-to-south-florida-in-coming-days"},{"id":"diwbx0","archiveId":"n8gbie","title":"Deering Estate Celebrates Pollinator Week","excerpt":"In observation of Pollinator Week, Deering Estate is honoring the Swallowtail Butterfly, recently recognized as Pollinator of the Year. These pollinators rely heavily on native plants to thrive, making local conservation efforts critical to their survival. “During Pollinator Week, we celebrate the i","content":"In observation of Pollinator Week, Deering Estate is honoring the Swallowtail Butterfly, recently recognized as Pollinator of the Year. These pollinators rely heavily on native plants to thrive, making local conservation efforts critical to their survival. “During Pollinator Week, we celebrate the incredible diversity of pollinators. From butterflies and bees to birds and bats that […] The post Deering Estate Celebrates Pollinator Week first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/deering-estate-celebrates-pollinator-week/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Jack Penney","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:36:19.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-template-2.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"deering-estate-celebrates-pollinator-week"},{"id":"wxl10a","archiveId":"9zkqcn","title":"MIAMI COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS SUPPORTS OLIVER GILBERT FOR CONGRESS","excerpt":"MIAMI COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS SUPPORTS OLIVER GILBERT FOR CONGRESS Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet many elected officials. Some come and go. Some make promises and disappear. Others grow into leaders who earn the trust and respect of the communities they serve. Oliver Gilbert is one ","content":"MIAMI COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS SUPPORTS OLIVER GILBERT FOR CONGRESS Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet many elected officials. Some come and go. Some make promises and disappear. Others grow into leaders who earn the trust and respect of the communities they serve. Oliver Gilbert is one of those leaders. I first met Oliver […] The post MIAMI COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS SUPPORTS OLIVER GILBERT FOR CONGRESS first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/sponsored-content/miami-community-newspapers-supports-oliver-gilbert-for-congress/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Grant Miller, Publisher","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:24:42.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-template-2-25.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-community-newspapers-supports-oliver-gilbert-for-congress"},{"id":"q0ot37","archiveId":"yhgfan","title":"Pochettino annoyed by perceived disappointment after US finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey","excerpt":"INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament. Both teams got what they wanted most out of their meaningless mee","content":"INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament. Both teams got what they wanted most out of their meaningless meeting before the Americans head on to the knockout stage — and coach Mauricio Pochettino was annoyed by any suggestion that the Americans’ last-gasp, 3-2 defeat said anything negative about the state of his team. Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match to send Turkey past the U.S. in the eighth minute of stoppage time for its only win of the World Cup. The result was meaningless to the Americans, who will meet Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on Wednesday. Pochettino sent out nine new starters, including eight who were starting a World Cup match for the first time. The U.S. tied it early in the second half on a goal by Sebastian Berhalter, and the Americans got within a few seconds of an unbeaten run through the group stage. But in his postgame news conference, Pochettino expressed his annoyance with what he perceived as disappointment in the result. “For you not say congratulations that we won the group, that is a little bit sad,” Pochettino told reporters. “What we need to remember is we won first place in this group,” Pochettino added while speaking in Spanish and English. “We ended up being No. 1, and we managed all the pressure and the expectations quite well. We had other priorities. We wanted to win. We did want the victory, but there are other things we needed to balance out, and that’s how I made the decisions. … Making history is winning the World Cup, not just winning the group. It’s a little bit petty, if you will. You’re thinking just a little bit too small.” Auston Trusty scored in the third minute for the Americans, who beat Paraguay and Australia by a combined 6-1 to book their place in the knockouts. Pochettino fielded nearly an entirely new lineup for this low-stakes game, notably resting all four key players who picked up yellow cards earlier in the tournament. Christian Pulisic entered in the 58th minute, however. The AC Milan midfielder hadn’t played since the first half of the Americans’ opener due to a calf injury, and he was involved in a couple of early scoring chances before getting beaten on the wing on Turkey’s winning goal. “We could have done better on some defensive plays, but it happens,” said Brenden Aaronson, one of nine new starters chosen by Pochettino for the group finale. “You make (nine) changes, and the team might not be used to as the guys that have been playing,” Aaronson added. “It showed the hustle, the aggressiveness of the team. I think it’s a positive, because Turkey is a top team. They might have not performed their best throughout this tournament, but their quality is on the pitch and you can see it.” Berhalter said he doesn’t believe the Americans lost any momentum from this close defeat. “You saw the second half, how we came out,” said Berhalter, who tied it in the 49th minute by running on to a loose ball about 20 yards out for a vicious strike. “I think we deserved more out of that game. We slipped in the last second of the game. … We gave everything we had, and we’ll be ready for the knockouts. The guys did well. We fought. Unfortunate not to get a result, but we’ll be ready for sure.” Arda Güler and Orkun Kökçü scored in the first half of a resilient performance by Turkey, which had already been eliminated after losing its first two matches despite largely dominating both statistically. Turkey improbably won in the eighth minute of stoppage time when Can Uzun got the ball in space on the back post and pushed it past sprawling goalkeeper Matt Turner to Ayhan, who slid to knock it home. “I’m super-happy with how my players played tonight,” Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella said through an interpreter. “They showcased all of their skills, all of their abilities, all of their character. Playing the way they played tonight in an away match, against a very loud crowd, if they weren’t as strong as they are, they wouldn’t have made it tonight. “I’m really happy for the Turkish people. I can say that we can go back home with our chin up.” Indeed, the game’s meaninglessness didn’t matter to the raucous sellout crowd that packed SoFi Stadium. The American team’s fan base has been energized by its strong start to this home World Cup — and this Los Angeles-area crowd was still chanting and standing when Berhalter airmailed a long corner to Trusty, who made the stadium shake when he banged it home inside the back post. Trusty’s goal was the Americans’ seventh of the tournament, tying their scoring record for any World Cup before knockout play even begins. It was also the 173rd goal of this tournament, breaking the record for the most combined goals scored in a World Cup set in Qatar four years ago — and doing it in four fewer matches.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/2026-world-cup/pochettino-annoyed-by-perceived-disappointment-after-us-finishes-group-play-with-3-2-loss-to-turkey/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-26T10:20:17.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061126-WORLD-CUP-LOGO.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"pochettino-annoyed-by-perceived-disappointment-after-us-finishes-group-play-with-3-2-loss-to-turkey"},{"id":"hl0f0o","archiveId":"2aloh6","title":"Security is at an all-time high at the World Cup. Here's an inside look at how FBI Miami agents keep streets safe.","excerpt":"The biggest score of the World Cup competition may be happening off the pitch. In all 11 host cities, federal agents are leading operations to keep drones away from match-day crowds.Inside FBI Miami's unclassified emergency operations center, agents monitor giant screens. One feed shows real-time fo","content":"The biggest score of the World Cup competition may be happening off the pitch. In all 11 host cities, federal agents are leading operations to keep drones away from match-day crowds.Inside FBI Miami's unclassified emergency operations center, agents monitor giant screens. One feed shows real-time footage of the FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, while another displays a map of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, where World Cup matches are being held.Staff in the room vet leads and monitor online posts, with a primary focus on enforcing the agency's \"no-drone zones.\" Federal Aviation Administration flight restrictions prohibit drones within three miles of Hard Rock Stadium and within one mile of the FIFA Fan Fest.\"It's a national security issue,\" said Brett Skiles, the FBI Miami special agent in charge. \"We can't take any chances when it comes to counter-drones in a public space like that and a large venue like that with large crowds.\"CBS News Miami spoke with Skiles one day after the first World Cup match in South Florida. At that time, the agency had seized 22 unauthorized drones. As of Tuesday, the FBI Miami counter-unmanned aircraft systems mission had seized 57 unauthorized drones.\"If you look at the capability of drones now, there are drones that can carry an explosive payload,\" Skiles said. \"There are drones that can carry a liquid payload with a sprayer and spray it over a crowd. So, those things are emerging.\"Shortly after Skiles spoke to CBS News Miami, the FBI reported that federal authorities in Washington, D.C., had disrupted a planned drone attack on a UFC event at the White House. The suspects arrested allegedly planned to target senior government officials with small, armed drones; no devices were launched.While the Department of Homeland Security utilizes \"drone catchers\" capable of using nets to remove unauthorized aircraft, FBI Miami employs classified technology to address incursions.Federal grants funded training for state and local officers at the FBI's Kinetic Cyber Range in Alabama, where they learned to operate advanced software. These local and state authorities now work alongside FBI agents during counter-UAS missions for the World Cup.\"We have equipment that, as soon as that drone takes off, we can see it and we can track it,\" Skiles said. \"I won't go into details on how we do that, but we do track.\"Individuals caught launching drones in no-fly zones face fines of up to $100,000 or one year in prison. During the first weekend of the FBI Miami counter-UAS mission, authorities issued 12 citations. As of Tuesday, that number had risen to 52 citations in South Florida.Skiles said South Florida is seeing a higher frequency of drone encounters, seizures, and citations compared to other regions. So far, none have interfered with fans.With two weeks of matches remaining in South Florida, agents and officers will continue strict enforcement of the no-drone zones.\"You will be caught,\" Skiles said. \"We are serious about it. There is no grace period.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/world-cup-2026-security-inside-look-fbi-miami/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Larry  Seward","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:55:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2Facb5a3ca-a126-4730-96a7-3c8bf4ce3690%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F7645f3ca19b86dc3fe272dc4c2f2b428%2Fsnapshot-20.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"security-is-at-an-all-time-high-at-the-world-cup-heres-an-inside-look-at-how-fbi-miami-agents-keep-s"},{"id":"e3qbsc","archiveId":"840dls","title":"NAACP Podcast Ep. 3 | MDSO Major Roberto Irizarry with NAACP Health Committee Chair, Vashanta Harris","excerpt":"Join Harold Ford, President of the NAACP South Dade Branch, as he welcomes Major Roberto Irizarry of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) and Vashanta Harris, Chair of the NAACP South Dade Branch Health Committee, for a meaningful conversation on public safety, health, and community partnerships. ","content":"Join Harold Ford, President of the NAACP South Dade Branch, as he welcomes Major Roberto Irizarry of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) and Vashanta Harris, Chair of the NAACP South Dade Branch Health Committee, for a meaningful conversation on public safety, health, and community partnerships. Together, they discuss the importance of building trust between law […] The post NAACP Podcast Ep. 3 | MDSO Major Roberto Irizarry with NAACP Health Committee Chair, Vashanta Harris first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/naacp-podcast-ep-3-mdso-major-roberto-irizarry-with-naacp-health-committee-chair-vashanta-harris/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:22:38.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FNAACP-Podcast-Ep.-3-_-MDSO-Major-Roberto-Irizarry-with-NAACP-Health-Committee-Chair-Vashanta-Harris-0-56-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"naacp-podcast-ep-3-mdso-major-roberto-irizarry-with-naacp-health-committee-chair-vashanta-harris"},{"id":"gnrrco","archiveId":"thk82z","title":"Years after exposing Epstein in Palm Beach, Virginia Giuffre’s final days face scrutiny","excerpt":"Australian police will review their response before Virginia Giuffre's death. She said Epstein recruited her while she worked at Mar-a-Lago.","content":"Australian police will review their response before Virginia Giuffre's death. She said Epstein recruited her while she worked at Mar-a-Lago.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/years-after-exposing-epstein-in-palm-beach-virginia-giuffres-final-days-face-scrutiny-40561305/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Natasha Yee","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:00:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FSKy-Roberts-Virginia-Giuffre.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"years-after-exposing-epstein-in-palm-beach-virginia-giuffres-final-days-face-scrutiny"},{"id":"606pxu","archiveId":"4qfmjo","title":"250 Years of Freedom and Service","excerpt":"As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we reflect on a remarkable moment in history. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, establishing a nation founded on freedom, self-governance and opportunity. For 250 years, the American experime","content":"As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we reflect on a remarkable moment in history. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, establishing a nation founded on freedom, self-governance and opportunity. For 250 years, the American experiment has endured not by chance, but because generations of citizens […] The post 250 Years of Freedom and Service first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-dade-county/250-years-of-freedom-and-service/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Sheriff Rosie Cordero Stutz","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:54:30.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F20260623-C41A9632-scaled.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"250-years-of-freedom-and-service"},{"id":"yjnnhk","archiveId":"pfpau9","title":"Miami-Dade County launches free hydration stations in partnership with HOPE Hydration to keep residents cool, hydrated, and reduce plastic waste","excerpt":"Staying refreshed in Miami-Dade is about to become easier, smarter and more sustainable. Miami-Dade County and the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) have partnered with HOPE Hydration to launch a countywide pilot program of HydroStations – modern, self-funded hydration stations th","content":"Staying refreshed in Miami-Dade is about to become easier, smarter and more sustainable. Miami-Dade County and the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) have partnered with HOPE Hydration to launch a countywide pilot program of HydroStations – modern, self-funded hydration stations that provide free, chilled and filtered water at transit hubs and public spaces, […] The post Miami-Dade County launches free hydration stations in partnership with HOPE Hydration to keep residents cool, hydrated, and reduce plastic waste first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-dade-county/miami-dade-county-launches-free-hydration-stations-in-partnership-with-hope-hydration-to-keep-residents-cool-hydrated-and-reduce-plastic-waste/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:00:13.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-87.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-county-launches-free-hydration-stations-in-partnership-with-hope-hydration-to-keep-reside"},{"id":"oh5keh","archiveId":"vdo5gc","title":"2 men hospitalized after jet ski collision near Miami Marine Stadium, fire officials say","excerpt":"Two men were rushed to the hospital after a jet ski collision near the Miami Marine Stadium, fire officials said. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, they received a report of a collision involving a personal watercraft off of the Rickenbacker Causeway, and are assisting the city of Miami Fire Resc","content":"Two men were rushed to the hospital after a jet ski collision near the Miami Marine Stadium, fire officials said. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, they received a report of a collision involving a personal watercraft off of the Rickenbacker Causeway, and are assisting the city of Miami Fire Rescue. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission said that two personal watercraft with two men in each of them were traveling in the waters north of the Rickenbacker Causeway when they collided. Miami Fire said that two of the men, who are only described as in their 40s, were transported to Ryder Trauma Center as a precaution in \"serious but stable\" condition. They are expected to survive. Chopper 4 was over the scene where multiple vessels are seen performing a water rescue, with a man getting transferred to an ambulance by stretcher. No other information has been released, including how the crash happened and the identities of the people involved. The investigation is still active.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/2-men-hospitalized-after-jet-ski-collision-near-miami-marine-stadium-fire-officials-say/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Ana Maria  Soler","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:16:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F4e677b8f-8305-41f2-bd57-0d338d21e311%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F8eaa6e04b8680b5f357d40a543945568%2Fboat-collision.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-men-hospitalized-after-jet-ski-collision-near-miami-marine-stadium-fire-officials-say"},{"id":"j2w2tx","archiveId":"m695s3","title":"Miami-Dade County to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary with time capsule and American Revolution marker unveiling ceremony","excerpt":"Miami-Dade County will commemorate America’s 250th anniversary with a Time Capsule Installation and America 250 Patriot Marker Unveiling Ceremony. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will be joined by Chairman Anthony Rodriguez in this celebration of our nation’s storied past, while preserving the present fo","content":"Miami-Dade County will commemorate America’s 250th anniversary with a Time Capsule Installation and America 250 Patriot Marker Unveiling Ceremony. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will be joined by Chairman Anthony Rodriguez in this celebration of our nation’s storied past, while preserving the present for future generations. The Miami-Dade 250 Time Capsule will remain sealed for 50 years until the tricentennial in 2076, preserving the stories, achievements and cultural spirit of our community. The America […] The post Miami-Dade County to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary with time capsule and American Revolution marker unveiling ceremony first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-dade-county/miami-dade-county-to-commemorate-americas-250th-anniversary-with-time-capsule-and-american-revolution-marker-unveiling-ceremony/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:56:34.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-87.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-county-to-commemorate-americas-250th-anniversary-with-time-capsule-and-american-revolutio"},{"id":"fe9b3w","archiveId":"wzqdg6","title":"ChamberSouth Spotlight: Guest Chapman Partnership VP of Education & Workforce Development Alex Paz","excerpt":"Welcome to the Chamber South Spotlight Podcast, presented by Miami Community News. In this episode, ChamberSouth Board Member Alexander Noda meets with Chapman Partnership VP of Education & Workforce Development Alex Paz. Together, they deep dive into Chapman Partnership. For more shows, go to: cnew","content":"Welcome to the Chamber South Spotlight Podcast, presented by Miami Community News. In this episode, ChamberSouth Board Member Alexander Noda meets with Chapman Partnership VP of Education & Workforce Development Alex Paz. Together, they deep dive into Chapman Partnership. For more shows, go to: cnewstv.com ABOUT US: Miami Community Newspapers is your go-to source for […] The post ChamberSouth Spotlight: Guest Chapman Partnership VP of Education & Workforce Development Alex Paz first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/chambersouth-spotlight-guest-chapman-partnership-vp-of-education-workforce-development-alex-paz/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:46:40.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FChamberSouth-Spotlight_-Guest-Chapman-Partnership-VP-of-Education-Workforce-Development-Alex-Paz-13-17-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"chambersouth-spotlight-guest-chapman-partnership-vp-of-education-workforce-development-alex-paz"},{"id":"vptsm2","archiveId":"vog62c","title":"The best ways to stay cool in this brutal Miami heat","excerpt":"Our city basically has two seasons: hot and somehow even hotter.","content":"Our city basically has two seasons: hot and somehow even hotter.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/best-ways-to-stay-cool-in-miami-florida-40561095/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Jesse Scott","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:05:51.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FHow-to-stay-cool-in-Miami-Credit-Andrey-PopovAdobeStock-e1782392244486.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-best-ways-to-stay-cool-in-this-brutal-miami-heat"},{"id":"mptkjn","archiveId":"brjfhw","title":"Commissioner Hardemon Announces Advisory Board Opportunities for District 3 Residents","excerpt":"Commissioner Keon Hardemon is seeking dedicated residents who are passionate about making a difference and representing District 3 by serving on County advisory boards. This is a unique opportunity to play an active role in local government, share valuable perspectives and help shape policies and so","content":"Commissioner Keon Hardemon is seeking dedicated residents who are passionate about making a difference and representing District 3 by serving on County advisory boards. This is a unique opportunity to play an active role in local government, share valuable perspectives and help shape policies and solutions that support prosperity, sustainability and a stronger future across […] The post Commissioner Hardemon Announces Advisory Board Opportunities for District 3 Residents first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/commissioner-hardemon-announces-advisory-board-opportunities-for-district-3-residents/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Commissioner Keon Hardemon","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:21:49.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-template-2-1.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"commissioner-hardemon-announces-advisory-board-opportunities-for-district-3-residents"},{"id":"2pzde0","archiveId":"889gd","title":"Dr. Julie Kantor Installed as President of the Miami-Dade County Medical Association for 2026-2027","excerpt":"The Miami-Dade County Medical Association (MDCMA) proudly announced the installation of Julie Kantor, M.D., F.A.A.P., as its 2026-2027 President during the Association’s 116th Presidential Inauguration, held on June 13 at the JW Marriott Miami Brickell. The inauguration marked a historic and celebra","content":"The Miami-Dade County Medical Association (MDCMA) proudly announced the installation of Julie Kantor, M.D., F.A.A.P., as its 2026-2027 President during the Association’s 116th Presidential Inauguration, held on June 13 at the JW Marriott Miami Brickell. The inauguration marked a historic and celebratory evening for organized medicine in Miami-Dade County, bringing together physician leaders, elected officials, […] The post Dr. Julie Kantor Installed as President of the Miami-Dade County Medical Association for 2026-2027 first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/dr-julie-kantor-installed-as-president-of-the-miami-dade-county-medical-association-for-2026-2027/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:06:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDSC06644.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dr-julie-kantor-installed-as-president-of-the-miami-dade-county-medical-association-for-2026-2027"},{"id":"qtamgp","archiveId":"3aegj4","title":"US Supreme Court opens the courthouse door to lawsuits tied to Cuba’s property seizures 6 decades after the fact","excerpt":"Cuba’s economy is collapsing, and its government assets in the United States remain largely frozen. But U.S. corporations have a right to seek compensation from assets the Cuban government seized from American companies more than six decades ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 23, 2026. In Exx","content":"Cuba’s economy is collapsing, and its government assets in the United States remain largely frozen. But U.S. corporations have a right to seek compensation from assets the Cuban government seized from American companies more than six decades ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 23, 2026. In Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Corporación Cimex, a majority […] The post US Supreme Court opens the courthouse door to lawsuits tied to Cuba’s property seizures 6 decades after the fact first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/us-supreme-court-opens-the-courthouse-door-to-lawsuits-tied-to-cubas-property-seizures-6-decades-after-the-fact/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Florida International University","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:59:04.000Z","category":"culture","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffile-20260624-3928-ajooqy.avif","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"us-supreme-court-opens-the-courthouse-door-to-lawsuits-tied-to-cubas-property-seizures-6-decades-aft"},{"id":"pxen43","archiveId":"o5yccd","title":"Lo Que Callan Los Hombres (What Men Don’t Tell): THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION: Rubem Robierb, Artist","excerpt":"“Lo Que Callan Los Hombres” (What Men Don’t Tell) Hosted by Carlos Anaya (@cafecitoespiritual) This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a conversation that goes beyond performance, titles, and image—into the truth behind the man. GUEST: Rubem Robierb Visual Artist @rubemrobierb In this episode of Lo Que Call","content":"“Lo Que Callan Los Hombres” (What Men Don’t Tell) Hosted by Carlos Anaya (@cafecitoespiritual) This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a conversation that goes beyond performance, titles, and image—into the truth behind the man. GUEST: Rubem Robierb Visual Artist @rubemrobierb In this episode of Lo Que Callan Los Hombres, Carlos Anaya @cafecitoespiritual sits down with […] The post Lo Que Callan Los Hombres (What Men Don’t Tell): THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION: Rubem Robierb, Artist first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/lo-que-callan-los-hombres-what-men-dont-tell-the-art-of-transformation-rubem-robierb-artist/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:35:23.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FLo-Que-Callan-Los-Hombres-What-Men-Dont-Tell_-THE-ART-OF-TRANSFORMATION_-Rubem-Robierb-Artist-1-46-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lo-que-callan-los-hombres-what-men-dont-tell-the-art-of-transformation-rubem-robierb-artist"},{"id":"ctsulp","archiveId":"xjv0v4","title":"The Strive305 Economic Fellowship Podcast – Clint John Jr and State Senator, Ana Maria Rodriguez","excerpt":"On this episode of The Strive305 Economic Fellowship Podcast, host Clint John Jr. sits down with Ana Maria Rodriguez, a Florida State Senator representing District 40, which includes Monroe County and parts of Miami-Dade County. Senator Rodriguez shares insights from her career in public service, di","content":"On this episode of The Strive305 Economic Fellowship Podcast, host Clint John Jr. sits down with Ana Maria Rodriguez, a Florida State Senator representing District 40, which includes Monroe County and parts of Miami-Dade County. Senator Rodriguez shares insights from her career in public service, discussing leadership, community engagement, and the importance of creating opportunities […] The post The Strive305 Economic Fellowship Podcast – Clint John Jr and State Senator, Ana Maria Rodriguez first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/the-strive305-economic-fellowship-podcast-clint-john-jr-and-state-senator-ana-maria-rodriguez/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:23:39.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FThe-Strive305-Economic-Fellowship-Podcast-Clint-John-Jr-and-State-Senator-Ana-Maria-Rodriguez-23-38-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-strive305-economic-fellowship-podcast-clint-john-jr-and-state-senator-ana-maria-rodriguez"},{"id":"c7ritc","archiveId":"7qqiuu","title":"Summer Heat Continues as Daily Storms & Saharan Dust Return","excerpt":"South Florida heads into the weekend with a familiar Summer weather pattern: hot, humid afternoons followed by scattered storms. High temperatures will climb into the low 90’s today, while humidity pushes heat index values into the 101 to 107 degree range. Although no Heat Advisory is in effect, Mod","content":"South Florida heads into the weekend with a familiar Summer weather pattern: hot, humid afternoons followed by scattered storms. High temperatures will climb into the low 90’s today, while humidity pushes heat index values into the 101 to 107 degree range. Although no Heat Advisory is in effect, Moderate to Major HeatRisk continues across much of the region, meaning anyone spending extended time outdoors should stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and limit strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day. Scattered showers and storms will develop this afternoon and evening, with the greatest coverage across the interior and Southwest Florida as sea breezes collide inland. East coast metro areas will have a lower chance for rain, but an isolated storm cannot be ruled out. The strongest storms may produce gusty winds, frequent lightning, and locally heavy downpours. Looking ahead, little change is expected through the weekend. Daily afternoon storms remain in the forecast, mainly inland and West of I-95, while temperatures stay in the low 90’s with tropical humidity keeping conditions steamy. Another feature to watch is a Saharan Air Layer that will gradually move into South Florida this weekend. The drier air may trim storm coverage slightly while also creating hazier skies and more colorful sunrises and sunsets. Today in the Tropics The Atlantic Basin remains quiet, and there are currently no tropical systems expected to impact South Florida. Storm Team 7 will continue monitoring the tropics as we move deeper into the 2026 hurricane season. Have a wonderful day South Florida and make it a safe one! Vivian Gonzalez Meteorologist, AMS Certified WSVN Channel 7","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/summer-heat-continues-as-daily-storms-saharan-dust-return/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Vivian Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-06-26T09:41:09.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FForecast-Page-7Day-Morning-1.png%3Fw%3D1024","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"summer-heat-continues-as-daily-storms-saharan-dust-return"},{"id":"5d7ho8","archiveId":"g9r930","title":"Team USA spirit takes over Hollywood as fans rally for US versus Turkey World Cup match","excerpt":"Red, white, and blue were out in full force as soccer fans packed Mickey Byrne’s in Hollywood for the U.S. and Turkey World Cup match. “I’ve been coming here for every major game since I was around 5 years old. I’ve had a great time. I wouldn’t miss this for the world,” said a soccer fan. “This is t","content":"Red, white, and blue were out in full force as soccer fans packed Mickey Byrne’s in Hollywood for the U.S. and Turkey World Cup match. “I’ve been coming here for every major game since I was around 5 years old. I’ve had a great time. I wouldn’t miss this for the world,” said a soccer fan. “This is the best place to watch it down here. Why wouldn’t I come? It’s the closest to replicate an actual game,” said a soccer fan. The largest supporter group for U.S. soccer, the Fort Lauderdale chapter of the American Outlaws, was also present to watch the big game. “We’re looking for our guys to do well, and we’re here to support them,” said a soccer fan. Fans are hoping to see the stars and stripes keep the momentum going as Team USA takes on its third match. After winning their first two games, the team is chasing a three-peat in California. Since kick-off began, energy from fans has been high, making sure Team USA feels the support all the way from South Florida. “That’s what this country needs right now, it’s what U.S. soccer needs right now,” said a soccer fan. Soccer fans can also catch the World Cup fun on WSVN Channel 7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/team-usa-spirit-takes-over-hollywood-as-fans-rally-for-us-versus-turkey-world-cup-match/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-26T03:25:15.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-Team-USA-spirit-takes-over-Hollywood-as-fans-rally-for-U.S.-vs.-Turkey-World-Cup-match.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"team-usa-spirit-takes-over-hollywood-as-fans-rally-for-us-versus-turkey-world-cup-match"},{"id":"xlha45","archiveId":"n9xnib","title":"2 detained after police pursuit ends with bailout, neighborhood search in NW Miami-Dade","excerpt":"A police pursuit that began in Broward County ended with a bailout, a tense neighborhood search and at least two people detained in a Northwest Miami-Dade residential area. Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and others with tactical gear that read “Sheriff Gang Task Force” descended on a ","content":"A police pursuit that began in Broward County ended with a bailout, a tense neighborhood search and at least two people detained in a Northwest Miami-Dade residential area. Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and others with tactical gear that read “Sheriff Gang Task Force” descended on a home near Northwest 99th Street and Second Avenue on Thursday night. According to MDSO, a suspect bailed out of a Corvette that had been involved in a pursuit. The subject, who deputies said does not live in the home, was taken into custody after law enforcement officers surrounded the property. According to BSO, deputies were conducting a proactive investigation when the subject’s vehicle drove south into Miami-Dade. BSO’s Aviation Unit responded and a “be on the lookout” was issued. The vehicle was located in the Northwest Miami-Dade area. As the subject was being led away in handcuffs, 7News asked him what he was running from and what he had done. He did not respond. Just steps away from where the subject was detained, the Corvette sat in the middle of the roadway with its doors open. Deputies said they were pursuing that vehicle before it was parked and bailed from. 7News cameras captured deputies recovering a backpack from the scene, as investigators continued searching the vehicle well into the night. Soon after, a second person was placed in handcuffs and into an MDSO cruiser. No official arrests had been made as of late Thursday night, according to BSO.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/2-detained-after-police-pursuit-ends-with-bailout-neighborhood-search-in-nw-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-26T03:23:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-Subject-detained-in-NWMD-pursuit-bailout-1.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-detained-after-police-pursuit-ends-with-bailout-neighborhood-search-in-nw-miami-dade"},{"id":"bwmmll","archiveId":"di2sei","title":"Hundreds of thousands of Haitians in South Florida could be at risk of deportation due to SCOTUS ruling on TPS","excerpt":"The Supreme Court has ruled in a 6-3 decision that the Trump administration may proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Haitians in the U.S., a decision that places an estimated 160,000 South Florida residents at risk of deportation.Activists say the move could force familie","content":"The Supreme Court has ruled in a 6-3 decision that the Trump administration may proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Haitians in the U.S., a decision that places an estimated 160,000 South Florida residents at risk of deportation.Activists say the move could force families into hiding and criticized the return of individuals to a country facing significant instability.\"They fled from violence, and now we are forcing them to go back to violence,\" said Haitian activist Ronald LaPorte.LaPorte and fellow activist Santcha Etienne expressed defiance regarding the ruling. \"We are not going; we will not back down from this,\" Etienne said.Conditions in Haiti, particularly in the capital of Port-au-Prince, remain chaotic due to ongoing gang violence and food insecurity.In response to the court's decision, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski called on the U.S. Senate to pass a House bill that would extend TPS for Haiti for three years. Wenski noted that an extension would provide Congress additional time to reach a long-term solution.The ruling has sparked concern among current TPS holders. One woman, who spoke anonymously and survived the 2010 Haiti earthquake, expressed fear about the potential end of her status.\"Going back there means no hope, and the State Department has warned Americans about the violence,\" she said.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/supreme-court-haitian-tps-ruling-risk-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Joan  Murray","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:34:35.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F33c2b785-3f70-4b13-b554-c444cc12e970%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F9060f066c110d47a251a8e724c1de57b%2Fgettyimages-2258590992.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hundreds-of-thousands-of-haitians-in-south-florida-could-be-at-risk-of-deportation-due-to-scotus-rul"},{"id":"8pg2z9","archiveId":"wa8rl5","title":"Gade Tet Ou with Dr. Flore: Checking Out Guest Carole Demesmin","excerpt":"Gade Tet Ou or check yourself out is so much more than just three words. Today’s guest is Carole Demesmin. Carole is an artist and musician. This is how most people know her. In this episode, Dr. Flore Lindor Latortue gives people an opportunity to check out and learn more about Carole. Tune in to [","content":"Gade Tet Ou or check yourself out is so much more than just three words. Today’s guest is Carole Demesmin. Carole is an artist and musician. This is how most people know her. In this episode, Dr. Flore Lindor Latortue gives people an opportunity to check out and learn more about Carole. Tune in to […] The post Gade Tet Ou with Dr. Flore: Checking Out Guest Carole Demesmin first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/gade-tet-ou-with-dr-flore-checking-out-guest-carole-demesmin/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:59:44.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGade-Tet-Ou-with-Dr.-Flore_-Checking-Out-Guest-Carole-Demesmin-15-50-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gade-tet-ou-with-dr-flore-checking-out-guest-carole-demesmin"},{"id":"84yf28","archiveId":"pcxps0","title":"When a Child Is Hospitalized Housing Becomes Healthcare | Ronald McDonald House w/ Miami Autism Dad","excerpt":"Autism dad Victor Antunez interviews Soraya Rivera-Moya of Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida about what families face when a child is hospitalized far from home, how temporary housing becomes emotional support during medical crisis, and why practical help can change how parents endure","content":"Autism dad Victor Antunez interviews Soraya Rivera-Moya of Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida about what families face when a child is hospitalized far from home, how temporary housing becomes emotional support during medical crisis, and why practical help can change how parents endure some of the hardest days of their lives. The conversation […] The post When a Child Is Hospitalized Housing Becomes Healthcare | Ronald McDonald House w/ Miami Autism Dad first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/when-a-child-is-hospitalized-housing-becomes-healthcare-ronald-mcdonald-house-w-miami-autism-dad/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:30:22.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWhen-a-Child-Is-Hospitalized-Housing-Becomes-Healthcare-_-Ronald-McDonald-House-w_-Miami-Autism-Dad-24-39-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"when-a-child-is-hospitalized-housing-becomes-healthcare-ronald-mcdonald-house-w-miami-autism-dad"},{"id":"1swo2c","archiveId":"362muu","title":"Search underway for 90-year-old reported missing out of NW Miami-Dade","excerpt":"Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding a 90-year-old man who was reported missing from Northwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office’s Special Victims Bureau, 90-year-old Yverne Jean was last seen in a vehicle along the 10300 block of Northwest Seventh Avenue, at a","content":"Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding a 90-year-old man who was reported missing from Northwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office’s Special Victims Bureau, 90-year-old Yverne Jean was last seen in a vehicle along the 10300 block of Northwest Seventh Avenue, at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Jean stands 5 feet, 5 inches tallk, weighs around 150 pounds, is bald and has brown eyes. He was wearing a blue shirt with blue pants and black shoes at the time of his disappearance. Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact MDSO Deputy A. Madrigal, at 305-715-3300 (office), 305-715-3214 (desk), email u307222@mdso.com or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/search-underway-for-90-year-old-reported-missing-out-of-nw-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:52:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-yverne-jean-7n-bg.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"search-underway-for-90-year-old-reported-missing-out-of-nw-miami-dade"},{"id":"a67of","archiveId":"zbi7yf","title":"South Florida mother acquitted for 2021 death of toddler speaks out as AG calls for impeachment of judge in her trial","excerpt":"Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling for the impeachment of the Miami-Dade judge who acquitted a woman by reason of insanity in the 2021 death of her 15-month-old daughter, arguing the ruling threatens public safety.The call for impeachment comes just days after a judge delivered the v","content":"Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling for the impeachment of the Miami-Dade judge who acquitted a woman by reason of insanity in the 2021 death of her 15-month-old daughter, arguing the ruling threatens public safety.The call for impeachment comes just days after a judge delivered the verdict following a two-day bench trial for Precious Bland.\"When you have someone who's drowning a baby, and then a judge in a bench trial is letting her off for insanity, and then she's going to go right back out to the public, this is wrong,\" Uthmeier said Thursday.The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office says it will not be commenting on the attorney general's comments.The criticism follows Bland's first television interview since the verdict.\"It's been two days since the not guilty verdict. How are you feeling?\" CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jones asked.\"I feel good. I'm also very humbled,\" Bland said. \"This was a long time coming.\"Bland admitted she drowned her 15-month-old daughter, Emi, in 2021. She also stabbed her husband and oldest daughter before attempting to take her own life. She spent four years in jail before being released to house arrest nearly a year ago while awaiting trial.During the proceedings, defense attorneys argued Bland was suffering from a COVID-induced psychotic episode that left her unable to understand the nature of her actions. Judge Miguel De La O agreed, finding her not guilty by reason of insanity on all counts.When asked whether she accepts responsibility for the events, Bland said, \"It's a hard thing, but absolutely. I know people say just because you were in psychosis doesn't mean that she shouldn't have to take responsibility. Every morning I open my eyes, I take responsibility.\"Defense attorney Larry Handfield stated the evidence overwhelmingly supported the defense's case, which relied in part on emerging medical research regarding COVID-19 and psychosis.A 2023 review published by the National Library of Medicine found evidence suggesting an increased incidence of new-onset psychosis following viral infections, including COVID-19, estimating that up to 4% of people exposed to certain viruses developed psychosis or psychotic symptoms.Handfield pushed back on the attorney general's criticism of the ruling.\"I would only hope that he, or no one in his family, has to deal with COVID and suffer the same crisis,\" Handfield said.As public debate continues, Bland says she is focused on healing and repairing relationships with her family.\"My daughter is not here, and it was not of my own doing,\" she said. \"It was something I suffered from, and as a mother, that's something I have to walk with for the rest of my life.\"On Friday, a judge is expected to determine whether Bland will continue treatment through her current therapy program or be transferred to a secure mental health facility.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/precious-bland-first-interview-since-not-guilty-insanity-verdict/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Chelsea  Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:27:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F07dc1e8f-bd0e-45ad-ab7b-8767c13a1c28%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F229a951de93a5ea9409316c2c9da41da%2Fsnapshot-19.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-mother-acquitted-for-2021-death-of-toddler-speaks-out-as-ag-calls-for-impeachment-of-j"},{"id":"4c4v1h","archiveId":"lso0o0","title":"South Florida moves to help deliver aid to Venezuela after devastating earthquakes","excerpt":"GEM is one of many organizations delivering supplies to Venezuela","content":"GEM is one of many organizations delivering supplies to Venezuela","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-moves-to-help-deliver-aid-to-venezuela-after-devastating-earthquakes/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:22:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2Fc6aa4017-d067-4d4e-badf-17b21ae19e4d%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fbcd9eb8ab5be0cac30fd436fc4e5b2a6%2Fff37ea9833cbe8c5779dd8fa105110cd.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-moves-to-help-deliver-aid-to-venezuela-after-devastating-earthquakes"},{"id":"qmmhrx","archiveId":"w6429y","title":"Haitian TPS holders, advocates in South Florida vow to keep fighting after Supreme Court decision","excerpt":"\"I cannot deport myself back to Haiti, not because I don't love my country, but it's impossible,\" said a Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holder who asked that her identity be protected. \"The level of violence, the level of criminality that Haiti is suffering right now. It won't help me. I w","content":"\"I cannot deport myself back to Haiti, not because I don't love my country, but it's impossible,\" said a Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holder who asked that her identity be protected. \"The level of violence, the level of criminality that Haiti is suffering right now. It won't help me. I won't be able to survive there.\"The Miami resident is among an estimated 350,000 Haitians in the United States who could lose legal protections and work authorization in the coming days. She said returning to Haiti is not a realistic option.\"The immigration system in the United States is not easy. It's broken. This is the reason why I am in the situation that I am in right now,\" she said.Immigration attorneys are awaiting guidance following the court's decision, but many understand the current TPS designation for Haitians is set to end July 1. If that timeline remains in place, work permits and driver's licenses tied to TPS protections will also expire.\"We're not talking about anything theoretical. We're talking about people's actual lives,\" said Vanessa Joseph, an immigration attorney and the city of North Miami clerk. North Miami is home to one of the largest Haitian populations outside of Haiti. \"When it's someone that you know, that you know very well and care deeply for, it hurts even more.\"Despite the setback, advocates say the Haitian community is preparing for the next phase of the fight.Tessa Petit, executive director of the Florida Immigrant Coalition, is urging TPS holders to take steps now to protect their families.\"There are steps you need to take. You need to protect your families. You need to protect your assets,\" Petit said. \"You need to identify people who will take care of your children if the need exists, but you also need to fight for yourselves.\"Joseph echoed that sentiment, noting the community's history of activism.\"We need to fight. We have to fight,\" she said. \"It's the only thing that we can do, and that's how we've gotten everything else that we've gotten. So how do we stop fighting now?\"While activists continue legal and political efforts to preserve protections, many Haitians say returning to their homeland remains out of the question because of ongoing gang violence, political instability and humanitarian challenges. Some are exploring alternatives, including relocating to other countries, such as Canada, while waiting for clarity on their status. For now, advocates say preparation and persistence are critical as the community faces an uncertain future.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/haitian-tps-holders-advocates-in-south-florida-supreme-court-ruling-reactions/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Tania  Francois","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:13:16.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2Fff935436-f5e2-4c37-9a8c-51e49ed03753%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F87051d089b0c28d391f87dad702e4652%2Fgettyimages-2283313173.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"haitian-tps-holders-advocates-in-south-florida-vow-to-keep-fighting-after-supreme-court-decision"},{"id":"rf1nwj","archiveId":"1gk3p","title":"American Outlaws Miami members march to Fan Fest to cheer on Team USA in match against Turkey","excerpt":"Red, white and blue filled downtown Miami as members of the American Outlaws Miami chapter gathered at the Torch of Friendship to march through the FIFA Fan Fest ahead of Team USA’s match against Turkey. 7News cameras captured several members holding up their group’s banner as they chanted and sang ","content":"Red, white and blue filled downtown Miami as members of the American Outlaws Miami chapter gathered at the Torch of Friendship to march through the FIFA Fan Fest ahead of Team USA’s match against Turkey. 7News cameras captured several members holding up their group’s banner as they chanted and sang while dressed in patriotic gear. Excitement is building ahead of kickoff on Thursday night. Bayfront Fan Fest is packed with activities beyond the soccer action, giving fans plenty to experience before the match. American Outlaws members waved their flags and got the crowd energized. Spectators lined the route, taking photos and videos as the members made their way through the festival. Team USA supporters enjoyed live entertainment, interactive attractions and the electric atmosphere. One of the most popular attractions is the Bank of America booth, which features a curated fan band. Fans lined up outside the booth to receive their free wristband commemorating the tournament. “The game ends, but the memory stays, and this is a physical representation of that memory,” said a fan. “We have this bracelet for free, and yeah, it’s pretty cool,” said another fan. Representatives with Bank of America said they wanted to capture the World Cup and its energy. Each host city has its own unique wristband featuring unique designs that highlight its local community. The FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park continues to draw large crowds as supporters soak in the athletic atmosphere. Fans at the festival said they all share one thing in common: a deep appreciation of football. Some added it’s a bigger perk South Florida is hosting some of the matches. Team USA faces off against Turkey at 10 p.m. Fans can catch the game on WSVN-7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/american-outlaws-miami-members-march-to-fan-fest-to-cheer-on-team-usa-in-match-against-turkey/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:08:24.000Z","category":"culture","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-march-of-amercian-outlaws-in-miami.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"american-outlaws-miami-members-march-to-fan-fest-to-cheer-on-team-usa-in-match-against-turkey"},{"id":"ic52mf","archiveId":"zgy14j","title":"Keeping up with the Tartans: We’re following the Scots around Miami","excerpt":"New Times' live coverage will follow the action in real time, deploying the kinds of resources we typically save for hurricanes.","content":"New Times' live coverage will follow the action in real time, deploying the kinds of resources we typically save for hurricanes.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/miamis-tartan-takeover-live-blog-40561168/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Celia Almeida","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:13:52.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FTartan-takeover-in-MIA-Credit-New-Times-collage-via-Flickr.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"keeping-up-with-the-tartans-were-following-the-scots-around-miami"},{"id":"37bj75","archiveId":"uoun28","title":"Fort Myers portfolio trades for $48M in region’s biggest industrial sale this year","excerpt":"A four-building portfolio in Fort Myers sold for $48.4 million, the largest industrial sale in Southwest Florida this year, according to the seller’s broker. A joint venture between Ohio-based Geis Companies and Illinois-based Westminster Capital sold the newly constructed Meridian Business Campus a","content":"A four-building portfolio in Fort Myers sold for $48.4 million, the largest industrial sale in Southwest Florida this year, according to the seller’s broker. A joint venture between Ohio-based Geis Companies and Illinois-based Westminster Capital sold the newly constructed Meridian Business Campus at 16101-16301 Parallel Drive to Capital Partners, according to a news release from JLL Capital Markets, which repped the seller. The campus, developed by the seller and completed in 2023, spans 208,400 square feet. The average building size is 52,000 square feet, and the average suite size is 19,000 square feet, the release said. It’s the largest industrial […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/24/fort-myers-industrial-campus-sells-for-48-million/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Grace McClung","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:31:05.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FFort-Myers-portfolio-trades-for-48M-in-regions-biggest-industrial-sale-this-year-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fort-myers-portfolio-trades-for-48m-in-regions-biggest-industrial-sale-this-year"},{"id":"mi4fig","archiveId":"wg6h0d","title":"South Florida woman recounts harrowing earthquake experience in Venezuela","excerpt":"Many in South Florida’s Venezuelan community are concerned about loved ones back in their homeland following two strong earthquakes that rocked the nation on Wednesday night. For Maria Suarez, who was in Venezuela when the earthquake struck, visits to her 96-year-old mother in Venezuela are extremel","content":"Many in South Florida’s Venezuelan community are concerned about loved ones back in their homeland following two strong earthquakes that rocked the nation on Wednesday night. For Maria Suarez, who was in Venezuela when the earthquake struck, visits to her 96-year-old mother in Venezuela are extremely important to her. “My plan is always to spend some time with her there so that she can relax and enjoy,” said Suarez. While she was there, and on the phone with a friend from the states, she felt the ground shaking. “I just think it’s going to go away, but as I think that the shaking was going to stop, it came back so fast and so hard,” said Suarez. Suarez is from South Florida. She also has a condo in Venezuela for her precious visits to see her mom. During the scary shaking, that condo was destroyed, and Suarez saw something that took her breath away. “I see the wall falling, one of the walls falls on my mom. I thought it fell on my mom,” said Suarez. She ran as quickly as possible to her mother. “There was so many debris in the way to try and rescue her, and so I had to move the wall, but the thing was, there was a sofa, and there was a table, so the wall stuck there, and my mother was underneath of it,” said Suarez. Both women were able to get out of the house safely. Now, Suarez is trying to get out of ground zero as water, food, and gas are posing an issue. “I’m trying to figure it out to go back to the other part of the country, where I can take my mom. But to be able to get there, I need to make sure I can get gas along the way,” said Suarez. Although she is optimistic that things will get better for her and her mother, she reflects on those who share a different story. “Yeah, I lost my condo, and it’s a total loss, and I will not recover that, I’m pretty sure. But what about those who didn’t have any other place, what about those who doesn’t have any money, what about those who doesn’t have anybody to help them, what about those who are just travel to find the remedy ” said Suarez. For the time being, Suarez has her mother in a senior care center until she can make other arrangements. For a list of other reputable resource organizations seeking donations, as well as websites registering those who have gone missing following the earthquakes in Venezuela, click here.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/south-florida-woman-recounts-harrowing-earthquake-experience-in-venezuela/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:23:32.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-South-Florida-woman-recounts-harrowing-earthquake-experience-in-Venezuela.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-woman-recounts-harrowing-earthquake-experience-in-venezuela"},{"id":"ldx0oe","archiveId":"esw3qc","title":"Hot temperatures continue in South Florida as storms lessen","excerpt":"Saharan dust will come into the metro area causing dry, hot conditions.","content":"Saharan dust will come into the metro area causing dry, hot conditions.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/hot-temperatures-continue-in-south-florida-as-storms-lessen/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:57:00.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F26%2F57995d8e-0788-400f-92cc-fc2bdb8eefbf%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Faaf0a29e7b4305b63075f869b5aa7798%2Fa24ff98010ed2a92075b95fde6a789a1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hot-temperatures-continue-in-south-florida-as-storms-lessen"},{"id":"ium0eb","archiveId":"668irx","title":"Supreme Court lets Trump strip deportation protections from Syrians and Haitians","excerpt":"Washington &mdash; The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections that have allowed them to live and work in the United States.In a pair of cases that tested a key aspect ","content":"Washington &mdash; The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections that have allowed them to live and work in the United States.In a pair of cases that tested a key aspect of President Trump's plan to crack down on immigration, a divided Supreme Court ruled that the TPS law bars judicial review of claims brought under federal law. The dispute arose out of the Department of Homeland Security's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for more than 6,000 Syrians and 350,000 Haitians. Lower court judges had postponed the terminations of the programs. But the Supreme Court reversed those rulings, saying in a 6-3 decision that immigrants from Syria and Haiti are not entitled to judicial orders postponing the terminations of their temporary deportation protections.\"The TPS statute plainly bars consideration of respondents' non-constitutional claims,\" Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the majority.The ruling restricts the ability of the immigrants and immigrant rights groups to sue the government over TPS determinations and allege it violated federal law when it terminated the program. The court's conservative majority also said the plaintiffs from Haiti are unlikely to succeed in arguing that the Trump administration violated the Constitution's guarantee of equal protection because it was motivated by race.Statements from Mr. Trump and former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem expressed policy views that could rest on race-neutral justifications, Alito wrote, noting that one such explanation could be that \"the current administration, which has terminated every TPS designation that has come up for renewal, simply opposes the TPS program, at least as it has been implemented in the past.\"Potential impact on immigrants from many countriesThe decision could have consequences for more than 1 million immigrants from 17 countries that received TPS because of wars, natural disasters or other extraordinary conditions. The Trump administration has moved to rescind the legal protections for immigrants from 13 of those countries, putting them at risk of losing work authorizations, arrest and removal.In a dissenting opinion joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson, Justice Elena Kagan wrote that the plaintiffs in the case \"deserve better than today's decision.\" \"True enough that TPS is a temporary program, and that it did not promise the plaintiffs never-ending humanitarian protection,\" she wrote. \"But the law prevents the program from ending as it likely did here &mdash; without the required consultations about country conditions and, as to Haiti, with impermissible race-based considerations tainting the decision.\"Kagan said that as a result of the decision, \"hundreds of thousands of lives will be uprooted\" while litigation continues in the lower courts.The White House cheered the Supreme Court's decision, saying in a statement that it affirms Mr. Trump's belief that temporary protected status is meant to be temporary.\"It was never intended to be a pathway to permanent status or legal residency and it is committed to the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security,\" Abigail Jackson, a White House spokeswoman, said. \"The Trump Administration continues to lawfully end the egregious abuses to our immigration system that have hurt Americans for years.\" Ahilan Arulanantham, a law professor at UCLA who argued on behalf of the Syrian immigrants challenging the TPS revocation, urged Congress to act in response to the Supreme Court's decision.\"Today the Supreme Court allowed the government to ignore a bedrock humanitarian protection that Congress, in bipartisan fashion, established three decades ago to ensure that vulnerable refugees would not be subject to partisan whims,\" he said in a statement. \"Without TPS, millions of individuals who are part of our communities are at risk of being sent back to countries in crisis.\"Syria was first designated for TPS in 2012 in response to former President Bashar al-Assad's crackdown on anti-government protests. Haiti first received the protections in 2010 after a devastating earthquake that affected roughly one-third of its population. Its TPS designation was extended multiple times because of economic, health and political crises after the assassination of its president in 2021.After Mr, Trump's return to office, Noem found that neither Syria nor Haiti met the criteria for TPS and sought to rescind the protections.The Supreme Court has already allowed the Trump administration to end the program for more than 600,000 Venezuelans while litigation over that move continued.The Justice Department had argued that the Department of Homeland Security acted lawfully when it ended TPS for Syria and Haiti, but said courts could not review the secretary's determinations with respect to the program.But lawyers for the immigrants said the Trump administration failed to follow the process laid out by Congress in federal immigration law before deciding to roll back the protections. A lower court also found that the decision to end TPS for Haiti was likely motivated by racial animus, citing statements from Mr. Trump and Noem.The president has referred to Haiti as a \"s**thole country\" and, during the 2024 presidential campaign, he amplified baseless claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating residents' pets.The Trump administration, though, said any assertions of racial animus were false.Mr. Trump has undertaken sweeping efforts to curtail immigration since returning to the White House in 2025. The president invoked a wartime law known as the Alien Enemies Act last year to summarily deport Venezuelans his administration claims are gang members, and he attempted to suspend access to the asylum system for migrants crossing the southern border.Mr. Trump also signed an executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for babies born to undocumented immigrants or people in the U.S. temporarily. The Supreme Court is considering the legality of the directive, but appears poised to strike it down.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/supreme-court-temporary-protected-status-syrians-haitians/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Melissa  Quinn","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:47:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F126fefe5-d464-4955-b9cf-c66af0041ee0%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F51589696c7abaa66bf23893f642ef3de%2Fgettyimages-2273115895.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"supreme-court-lets-trump-strip-deportation-protections-from-syrians-and-haitians"},{"id":"m9g18b","archiveId":"mm41ge","title":"Team USA relishes historic chance to finish group stage undefeated in final match against Turkey","excerpt":"While the United States’ men’s soccer team has already secured their spot in the knockout stage, the squad has a chance to finish the group stage undefeated, something that hasn’t happened since 1930. When Team USA and Turkey take to the pitch Thursday night, nothing for the World Cup’s knockout sta","content":"While the United States’ men’s soccer team has already secured their spot in the knockout stage, the squad has a chance to finish the group stage undefeated, something that hasn’t happened since 1930. When Team USA and Turkey take to the pitch Thursday night, nothing for the World Cup’s knockout stage will be at stake. The Americans have already punched their ticket by winning Group D while Turkey has already been eliminated. In what’s been one of the most successful starts to a World Cup in American history, there’s still an opportunity to accomplish something that hasn’t been done in nearly a century: win every game in the group stage. During a press conference on Wednesday, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said he doesn’t expect Turkey to just roll over and allow a free win for the Americans. “When you defend your jersey, your flag, your culture, it’s about pride and I have no doubt that the Turkish team is going to be competitive tomorrow. They have good players, of course they have been eliminated but I think it’s going to be a tough game,” said Pochettino. The last time the Americans went undefeated in the group stage was in 1930 when they defeated Belgium and Paraguay. Now they have an opportunity to finish group play a perfect 3-0 for the first time in their history. Pochettino has led the rallying cry: “Why not us?” That simple message has resonated. “We’ve gone into this tournament wanting to win and, again, I thin you heard Mauricio [Pochettino] say ‘Why not us,’ and I think that’s the perfect kind of slogan that we have, you know, we go into every game of the tournament wanting to win and that’s what we believe. We really do believe it. People [are] talking about the quarterfinals, semifinals, why not the final, why not lifting a trophy for the end of the summer?” said USA defender Chris Richards. The dream start to the World Cup has captivated a rejuvenated fanbase who have come out in force to support their team at every opportunity. Several players say that support on their home soil has played a major factor in keeping them motivated to reach higher. “For us, you know, we’re really excited, we’re also excited the intensity [that] we’re turning people into soccer fans back home,” said Richards. The players hope to keep the momentum rolling through Turkey and beyond their historic group stage performance and bring that same intensity into the knockout stage where every match matters the most. “Going into the same mentality the last two games, we want to step out with intensity and step out with the ball. We want to be sharp but also defensively we want to limit their opportunities and, again, do what we were already gonna do,” said USA defender Mark McKenzie. Pochettino said four players, midfielder Tyler Adams, forward Folarin Balogun, defender Chris Richards, and outside back Antonee Robinson, will not play in Thursday’s match due to having yellow cards from previous matches. You can watch all the Team USA action when the match kicks off at 10 p.m. on WSVN-7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/2026-world-cup/team-usa-relishes-historic-chance-to-finish-group-stage-undefeated-in-final-match-against-turkey/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:10:59.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-team-usa-world-cup-practice.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"team-usa-relishes-historic-chance-to-finish-group-stage-undefeated-in-final-match-against-turkey"},{"id":"h0qz3f","archiveId":"2qk9x8","title":"Will Lincoln Road reclaim its crown? 18K sf food hall leads recent leasing surge","excerpt":"An 18,000-square-foot food hall will take over the former Time Out Market space, as part of a recent leasing surge on and near Lincoln Road. The deals give a boost to an investor group’s thesis that Miami Beach’s pedestrian promenade is in for a comeback after it lost its footing for the better part","content":"An 18,000-square-foot food hall will take over the former Time Out Market space, as part of a recent leasing surge on and near Lincoln Road. The deals give a boost to an investor group’s thesis that Miami Beach’s pedestrian promenade is in for a comeback after it lost its footing for the better part of the past half decade. Developer Michael Comras is among those staging Lincoln Road’s revival, paying $140 million for 11 storefronts in November and working on creating the NoLi District. While the city of Miami Beach is working on a $29.4 million infrastructure improvement project, the […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/24/south-beachs-lincoln-road-nabs-food-hall-amid-leasing-surge/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Lidia Dinkova","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:30:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSouth-Beachs-Lincoln-Road-Nabs-Food-Hall-Amid-Leasing-Surge-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"will-lincoln-road-reclaim-its-crown-18k-sf-food-hall-leads-recent-leasing-surge"},{"id":"9aug5p","archiveId":"i62xit","title":"Will Scotland’s Tartan Army drain Miami bars dry?","excerpt":"After depleting Boston of beer, Scotland's Tartan Army is swarming Miami bars today ahead of tonight's match. Will bars run dry?","content":"After depleting Boston of beer, Scotland's Tartan Army is swarming Miami bars today ahead of tonight's match. Will bars run dry?","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/will-scotlands-tartan-army-drain-miami-bars-dry-40561159/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Nicole Lopez-Alvar","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:10:44.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG_2687.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"will-scotlands-tartan-army-drain-miami-bars-dry"},{"id":"crb5xb","archiveId":"d25p7t","title":"Search underway for 90-year-old reported missing out of Miami","excerpt":"Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing elderly man. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, 90-year-old Yverne Jean was last seen in Miami around the 10300 block of Northwest Seventh Avenue in a vehicle at approximately 5:30 p.m., Thursday. Jean stands at 5 feet, 5 inch","content":"Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing elderly man. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, 90-year-old Yverne Jean was last seen in Miami around the 10300 block of Northwest Seventh Avenue in a vehicle at approximately 5:30 p.m., Thursday. Jean stands at 5 feet, 5 inches, weighs around 150 pounds and has brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt with blue pants and black shoes. Anyone with information on the above subject and/or case should contact Deputy A. Madrigal, at 305-715-3300 (Office), 305-715-3214 (Desk), email u307222@mdso.com or Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/search-underway-for-90-year-old-reported-missing-out-of-miami/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:52:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-yverne-jean-7n-bg.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"search-underway-for-90-year-old-reported-missing-out-of-miami"},{"id":"yflvv1","archiveId":"8nzsez","title":"Gov. DeSantis confirms Florida's \"Alligator Alcatraz\" shutting down operations, all detainees relocated","excerpt":"Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at \"Alligator Alcatraz\" on Thursday morning and confirmed that the mission at the controversial immigration detention facility was completed and all the detainees have been relocated.DeSantis made the announcement alongside White House Border Czar Tom","content":"Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at \"Alligator Alcatraz\" on Thursday morning and confirmed that the mission at the controversial immigration detention facility was completed and all the detainees have been relocated.DeSantis made the announcement alongside White House Border Czar Tom Homan, and Florida State Board of Immigration Enforcement Executive Director Anthony Coker at the isolated facility in the Florida Everglades.During the news conference, DeSantis said that \"Alligator Alcatraz\" was always meant to be temporary until more detention centers could be located &ndash; and that has occurred.\"It served its purpose for the time,\" DeSantis said on Thursday.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference at the South Florida Detention Facility, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz,\" at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee, Florida, on June 25, 2026. DeSantis announced that the facility is now closed and all detainees have been relocated. CHANDAN KHANNA /AFP via Getty Images Earlier this week, CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede reported that vendors hired by the state to operate \"Alligator Alcatraz\" were notified that they were to begin \"full demobilization\" of the facility, quietly bringing a close to the $1.2 billion experiment that had once been hailed by DeSantis and President Donald Trump as a model that other states should pursue, according to sources.According to those sources, the final few detainees left the facility last week and were either transferred to other detention centers or were deported. At the time, federal and state officials said the move was for safety concerns over the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.They had even suggested that the facility would remain ready to take on new detainees.The decision to close the facility has been speculated for the past two months, with even DeSantis previously saying he expected it to close soon.\"If we shut the lights out tomorrow, we will be able to say it served its purpose,\" DeSantis said earlier this month during a press conference.FILE - President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis, and now-former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and others, tour \"Alligator Alcatraz,\" on July 1, 2025. Evan Vucci / AP Conditions at the detention center have been harshly criticized by lawyers, families and human rights groups, who claimed detainees were routinely mistreated. \"It did seem very much like a marketing or PR stunt,\" Jessica Namath, the founder of Floridians of Public Lands, said. Namath believes the teardown can't come fast enough. \"We want to see the same caravan of vans and materials coming out that we did last summer and we certainly haven't seen that yet,\" Namath said. Amnesty International also issued a highly critical report on conditions inside the facility.Miami-Dade mayor proposes turning \"Alligator Alcatraz\" site into protected Everglades landMiami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced Thursday that her administration intends to pursue the permanent conservation of county-owned land currently occupied by \"Alligator Alcatraz.\"In a memorandum to the Miami-Dade county commissioners, Levine Cava said her administration will evaluate the legal process needed to sell and transfer all county-controlled land at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport (TNT) to the National Park Service and other authorized Everglades restoration partners.The goal, she said, is to incorporate the property into the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, one of the nation's largest environmental restoration efforts.\"From the very beginning, I have raised serious concerns about the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility because people have been held there in inhumane conditions without meaningful due process, while occupying land alongside one of the world's most precious natural ecosystems,\" Levine Cava said in a statement. \"Once this facility is decommissioned, we have an opportunity to permanently protect these lands for Everglades restoration and ensure they remain protected for generations to come. That is the legacy we should leave,\" she added.According to Mayor Levine Cava, a review found the TNT facility no longer represents the property's best long-term use, citing its remote location, limited aviation value, significant maintenance costs and reduced compatibility with surrounding conservation lands.Levine Cava's office said they will work with federal and state agencies, tribal governments and environmental restoration officials to determine the best legal mechanism for transferring the land.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-alligator-alcatraz-ron-desantis-immigration/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:33:43.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2Fab3758cc-f4a9-4ff4-bcd9-527a669bab88%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F803f59936dd0267855b80978fe4f4115%2Fcbsmiami-desantis-alligator-alcatraz-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gov-desantis-confirms-floridas-alligator-alcatraz-shutting-down-operations-all-detainees-relocated"},{"id":"updnf8","archiveId":"yvfixk","title":"Ron DeSantis confirms closure of Alligator Alcatraz and Miami-Dade mayor has plans for the site","excerpt":"Conditions at \"Alligator Alcatraz\" were criticized by lawyers, families and human rights groups who claimed detainees were mistreated.","content":"Conditions at \"Alligator Alcatraz\" were criticized by lawyers, families and human rights groups who claimed detainees were mistreated.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/ron-desantis-confirms-closure-of-alligator-alcatraz-and-miami-dade-mayor-has-plans-for-the-site/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:15:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2Fbe39ffdc-d6fc-4e1e-9800-040db64c7c3b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F68dd93a3d9da64820f0ea2507758de00%2Ff6f468e9c7155a42d3f14cbbb7e80d98.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ron-desantis-confirms-closure-of-alligator-alcatraz-and-miami-dade-mayor-has-plans-for-the-site"},{"id":"4cjjzl","archiveId":"g5lph4","title":"South Florida's Haitian community reacts to SCOTUS TPS ruling","excerpt":"Immigration attorneys are still awaiting guidance following the court's decision but many understand the current TPS designation for Haitians is set to end July 1. If that timeline remains in place, work permits and driver's licenses tied to TPS protections will also expire.","content":"Immigration attorneys are still awaiting guidance following the court's decision but many understand the current TPS designation for Haitians is set to end July 1. If that timeline remains in place, work permits and driver's licenses tied to TPS protections will also expire.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-floridas-haitian-community-reacts-to-scotus-tps-ruling/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:08:00.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F77ebad4b-c68c-4c07-897f-8ff7745feecc%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa2b472f44e7b3678644b3f1dd3fd508f%2Fabed4eb7918819bffc2ecbeeea32821c.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-haitian-community-reacts-to-scotus-tps-ruling"},{"id":"3w7hax","archiveId":"a2wm73","title":"Supreme Court allows Trump administration to strip Haitian TPS protections","excerpt":"The ruling has caused concern for Haitians living in South Florida","content":"The ruling has caused concern for Haitians living in South Florida","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/supreme-court-allows-trump-administration-to-strip-haitian-tps-protections/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:04:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F64b27ae0-8f7b-40a3-9070-5e828be50494%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fc11433ef9fc212f7a1531a520cc4d3c1%2F6f1a001015372241d3b36696731518a8.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"supreme-court-allows-trump-administration-to-strip-haitian-tps-protections"},{"id":"cufow7","archiveId":"tuzrsc","title":"Colombian restaurant in Miami gets ready to celebrate the World Cup match","excerpt":"Colombia will take on Portugal at Miami Stadium this weekend.","content":"Colombia will take on Portugal at Miami Stadium this weekend.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/colombian-restaurant-in-miami-gets-ready-to-celebrate-the-world-cup-match/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:58:00.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F70acf50d-d847-4b68-bf52-516efac68a4d%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F9565723eeee133a1d21ef15c749e5bd9%2F0665ac7ada47711b31a48cac2f55473c.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"colombian-restaurant-in-miami-gets-ready-to-celebrate-the-world-cup-match"},{"id":"5kkeia","archiveId":"3wl830","title":"74-year-old man accused of killing wife becomes the oldest recorded execution in modern Florida history","excerpt":"A 74-year-old Florida man who was convicted of fatally stabbing his wife on Thursday became the oldest person executed in the state since it began modern record-keeping in 1924.Dusty Ray Spencer was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m. after receiving a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Star","content":"A 74-year-old Florida man who was convicted of fatally stabbing his wife on Thursday became the oldest person executed in the state since it began modern record-keeping in 1924.Dusty Ray Spencer was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m. after receiving a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. Spencer had been found guilty of the 1992 stabbing death of his wife Karen.The curtain to the death chamber went up promptly at the scheduled 6 p.m. execution time and the warden asked Spencer if he had any last words. Spencer was already strapped down on a metal table with an IV inserted in his arm. A spiritual adviser was at the foot of the table.\"Sorry, sorry to the family. Into thy hands I commit my spirit and my soul. I'm on my way, Lord. I'm on my way. Amen,\" Spencer said.Immediately following Spencer's statement, the lethal drugs began flowing. After a few minutes of labored breathing, Spencer stopped moving. Afterward, relatives of the victim released no statement.The warden then shook Spencer and shouted his name several times but there was no response. Several more minutes elapsed before a medic was called in to check Spencer's vital signs, and the inmate was declared dead.Alex Lanfranconi, a spokesman in the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis, separately told The Associated Press that there were no complications.Florida Department of Correction records show the oldest inmates previously executed by the state were both 72 &mdash; Samuel Lee Smithers on Oct. 14, 2025, for the 1996 killings of two women; and R. Charlie Gifford on Feb. 21, 1951, for the 1950 shooting death of a state lawmaker, Charles Schuh Jr.Another 74-year-old Florida inmate, Dennis Sochor, is set to be executed on July 14. Socor was convicted of killing a woman just hours into 1982 after meeting her at a New Year's Eve party.Nationwide, the oldest person ever executed in modern times was Walter Leroy Moody Jr., 83, who was put to death in Alabama in 2018 for sending mail bombs during a wave of Southern terror, killing a federal judge and a Black civil rights attorney.Thursday's execution was the ninth in Florida this year after a record 19 executions in 2025. DeSantis, a Republican, oversaw more executions in a single year in 2025 than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. The previous record was eight executions set in 2014.Court records show Spencer was arrested after choking and threatening to kill Karen Spencer in December 1991. While in jail, Dusty Ray Spencer called his wife and warned her that when he got out, he was going to finish what he started. Police found victim with several stab wounds to chestOn Jan. 18, 1992, Spencer beat his wife's teenage son with a clothes iron when the boy tried to stop Spencer from attacking his mother, officials said. Then about a week later, the son responded to a commotion outside their home and found Spencer hitting his mother in the head with a brick, according to officials.Court records show the teen tried to shoot Spencer with a rifle, but the gun misfired. Spencer threatened the teen with a knife, and the boy ran away to get help. When police arrived, they found Karen Spencer dead with several stab wounds to the chest.Spencer was initially sentenced to death in 1992 after being convicted of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault and aggravated battery. In 1994, the Florida Supreme Court ordered a new sentencing after finding that the trial court had mishandled evaluating aggravating and mitigating circumstances. Spencer was resentenced to death the next year, and subsequent appeals have been denied.Florida Supreme Court rejected appeals from Dusty Ray SpencerLast week, the state Supreme Court rejected Spencer's appeals. His attorneys had argued that he has health issues such as liver disease that pose a heightened risk of pain and suffering and argued that executing him at his advanced age would constitute cruel and unusual punishment.A final appeal was still pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.A total of 47 people were executed in the U.S. in 2025. Florida led the way with a flurry of death warrants signed by DeSantis. Alabama, South Carolina and Texas tied for second with five executions each.Another execution is scheduled in Florida for July 14. Dennis Sochor, 74, was convicted of killing a woman just hours into 1982 after meeting her at a New Year's Eve party.All Florida executions are carried out by lethal injection of a sedative, a paralytic and a drug that stops the heart, according to the Department of Corrections.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/dusty-ray-spencer-execution-oldest-inmate-florida-history/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami  Team","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:51:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2025%2F10%2F22%2F38bbf753-625a-465e-8a41-60eb624617b6%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F194f789766965d8b6165df764013d209%2Fap25043007025195.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"74-year-old-man-accused-of-killing-wife-becomes-the-oldest-recorded-execution-in-modern-florida-hist"},{"id":"dih7zi","archiveId":"nyl363","title":"An inside look of the FBI's safety measures for FIFA World Cup games in South Florida","excerpt":"The biggest security measures involve no drone zones.","content":"The biggest security measures involve no drone zones.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/an-inside-look-of-the-fbis-safety-measures-for-fifa-world-cup-games-in-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:45:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2Fb9feaf1e-339e-4739-afd3-ce5af43e28d7%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F430188d767d92b259e5bbb97a0dab0b2%2Fc5abd85089d9ef20935bb6609511e00c.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"an-inside-look-of-the-fbis-safety-measures-for-fifa-world-cup-games-in-south-florida"},{"id":"8pa7ki","archiveId":"u0dm3o","title":"Disappointed dog who watched other dog eat hot dog during Marlins game lands VIP day at park","excerpt":"A dog who went viral for his patience while at a baseball game is getting a dream invite to the ball park. During Monday night’s game between the Marlins and Rangers at loanDepot Park, cameras captured 6-year-old Jonah staring at another dog just inches away who was happily chowing down on a hot dog","content":"A dog who went viral for his patience while at a baseball game is getting a dream invite to the ball park. During Monday night’s game between the Marlins and Rangers at loanDepot Park, cameras captured 6-year-old Jonah staring at another dog just inches away who was happily chowing down on a hot dog. The clip of Jonah watching the other dog living their best life made the rounds on social media and multiple news outlets, including Inside Edition. Commentators said the look on Jonah’s sad face said, ‘Excuse me! Where’s mine?” Speaking to Inside Edition after the clip was seen by millions, Jonah’s owner said he had no idea what was going on. “That was a crazy video. He’s just stared at it hahaha and it was funny I was totally oblivious to that whole thing going on,” said owner Peter Silvera. Fans who watched the viral video quickly fell in love with the disappointed dog. Now, Jonah is in for a treat of a lifetime. The Marlins felt for the heartbroken hound and took to social media to post a hilarious “Wanted” ad featuring Jonah’s sad face and asking baseball fans to track the dog down. It didn’t take long for the Marlins to find Peter and Jonah. The reward for the sad dog? A dream day at loanDepot Park. So while the other dog was able to enjoy their hot dog, Jonah may end up getting the full VIP treatment. “If he gets to like chase a ball around the field, that would be cool. I don’t know what they’re planning,” said Silvera. It is certain that this pup won’t be going home hungry when he gets his dream day at the park.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-marlins/dog-baseball-dream-invite/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:18:17.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-Jonah-the-Dog-watches-other-dog-eat-hot-dog-in-miami.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"disappointed-dog-who-watched-other-dog-eat-hot-dog-during-marlins-game-lands-vip-day-at-park"},{"id":"fctjo8","archiveId":"v5yyh3","title":"2 in critical but stable condition following jet ski collision at Miami Marine Stadium","excerpt":"Trouble on the water sends two people to the hospital after a pair of personal watercrafts collided. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, crews responded to reports of two jet skis crashing into each other on the water at the Miami Marine Stadium along the Rickenbacker Causeway. “Traumatic injuries ","content":"Trouble on the water sends two people to the hospital after a pair of personal watercrafts collided. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, crews responded to reports of two jet skis crashing into each other on the water at the Miami Marine Stadium along the Rickenbacker Causeway. “Traumatic injuries at Marine Stadium,” according to audio on Broadcastify. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where crews could be seen offloading both patients from a fireboat and into the back of an ambulance. Two Yamaha jet skis could be seen docked near the first responders. MDFR said both victims, men in their 40s, were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in critical but stable condition. “We’re going to need another rescue here at the marine stadium to transport a patient to the trauma center,” was heard over the Broadcastify police scanner. 7News cameras captured the ambulance arriving at the hospital where one of those men was rushed inside. A spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released a statement regarding the collision: “Preliminary information indicates two personal watercraft, each carrying two males, were traveling in the waters north of the Rickenbacker Causeway when they collided. Two of the victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of their injuries. This is an active investigation, and no further information is available at this time. A full report will be available by public records request once it is complete.” FWC investigators remained at the scene to try to determine what led up to the crash. Authorities say the two men appeared to be in good spirits upon arrival to the hospital.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/2-in-critical-but-stable-condition-following-jet-ski-collision-at-miami-marine-stadium/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:12:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-virginia-key-jet-ski-crash-miami-marine-stadium.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-in-critical-but-stable-condition-following-jet-ski-collision-at-miami-marine-stadium"},{"id":"d02dsi","archiveId":"30diqc","title":"Precious Bland speaks out after not guilty verdict for drowning her child due to insanity","excerpt":"Just days after a Miami-Dade judge found Precious Bland not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of her 15-month-old daughter, the case is drawing sharp criticism from Florida's top law enforcement official.","content":"Just days after a Miami-Dade judge found Precious Bland not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of her 15-month-old daughter, the case is drawing sharp criticism from Florida's top law enforcement official.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/precious-bland-speaks-out-after-not-guilty-verdict-for-drowning-her-child-due-to-insanity/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:40:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F70d6e009-112a-47af-bd65-c43069e84dbc%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F1fe8bde23b91c3343a8f5da0549d9dab%2F25065bd7a2e5fd83a57080bddd806f4d.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"precious-bland-speaks-out-after-not-guilty-verdict-for-drowning-her-child-due-to-insanity"},{"id":"56wcyw","archiveId":"rnk6bc","title":"Officials announce takedown of $27 million healthcare fraud in South Florida","excerpt":"The takedown is being called the largest in South Florida history.","content":"The takedown is being called the largest in South Florida history.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/officials-announce-takedown-of-27-million-healthcare-fraud-in-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:27:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F2ea762ae-cc0c-4564-a7a9-3ca49c32d8fb%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F9caf234c420151ce9fcd724408fd7d79%2F0c0f75dcb0c10b437d157f67bc91cfea.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"officials-announce-takedown-of-27-million-healthcare-fraud-in-south-florida"},{"id":"aq2mcd","archiveId":"ykw0cn","title":"Man reportedly wounded after a shooting spanning 3 scenes in a Miami Gardens neighborhood, police say","excerpt":"A man was reportedly wounded Thursday afternoon after gunfire erupted in a Miami Gardens neighborhood, prompting a heavy police response and the sealing off of multiple businesses.Witnesses reported hearing gunfire just before 1 p.m., causing alarm in the vicinity of the intersection of Northwest 47","content":"A man was reportedly wounded Thursday afternoon after gunfire erupted in a Miami Gardens neighborhood, prompting a heavy police response and the sealing off of multiple businesses.Witnesses reported hearing gunfire just before 1 p.m., causing alarm in the vicinity of the intersection of Northwest 47th Avenue and 183rd Street. While Miami Gardens police have yet to release official details, witnesses indicated that the victim fled into a CVS pharmacy at the intersection following the incident.The scene, which included a nearby Marathon gas station, the CVS store, and a surrounding apartment complex, was secured with crime scene tape for several hours. Witnesses told CBS News Miami that the shooting originated behind the Garden Vista apartments.Dayhant Cadiz, an employee at an adjacent Advance Auto Parts store, described the sound of the gunfire as distinct and powerful.\"I heard gunshots. It sounded like gunshots, an explosion, boom,\" Cadiz said. \"It was a heavy caliber, not a pistol.\"Miami Gardens police were observed investigating the scene near the apartment complex, but authorities have not yet released information regarding the motive, the victim's condition, or whether they are seeking a suspect. CBS News Miami has reached out to law enforcement for further comment.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-gardens-shooting-investigation-june-25-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Peter  D&#039;Oench","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:04:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F068b2290-7aa4-42e2-9db0-d1aed787a377%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3d74ba9818c2319177506efddd1a5b6f%2Fmiami-gardens-shooting-three-crime-scenes.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-reportedly-wounded-after-a-shooting-spanning-3-scenes-in-a-miami-gardens-neighborhood-police-say"},{"id":"q6xdff","archiveId":"3wohmt","title":"Miami Gardens shooting investigation spans 3 crime scenes, officials say","excerpt":"A man is injured as a result but his condition is unknown","content":"A man is injured as a result but his condition is unknown","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-gardens-shooting-investigation-spans-3-crime-scenes-officials-say/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:56:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F7637ae18-9ce1-41a8-9a2f-2830e35145bb%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fd1cde5da918f68f397ecfb5eadcc3d0a%2Fa8f246180b327604e7a19eb94e13f2f2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-gardens-shooting-investigation-spans-3-crime-scenes-officials-say"},{"id":"8axu34","archiveId":"q478mi","title":"C’s Don’t Get Degrees","excerpt":"For many high school students, applying to college has become one of the most stressful experiences of their lives. What used to be a process centered on earning good grades and participating in a few extracurricular activities has evolved into a competitive race that leaves students overwhelmed, an","content":"For many high school students, applying to college has become one of the most stressful experiences of their lives. What used to be a process centered on earning good grades and participating in a few extracurricular activities has evolved into a competitive race that leaves students overwhelmed, anxious and uncertain about the future. Today, students […] The post C’s Don’t Get Degrees first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-dade-county/cs-dont-get-degrees/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Oscar Pinto Senior at Christopher Columbus High School","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:05:31.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Funnamed-19.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"cs-dont-get-degrees"},{"id":"hhucng","archiveId":"utrini","title":"Venezuelans in South Florida worry about their loved ones in the country after powerful earthquakes","excerpt":"As the death toll increases, Venezuelans living in South Florida, especially Doral, are feeling worry for their loved ones in their home country.","content":"As the death toll increases, Venezuelans living in South Florida, especially Doral, are feeling worry for their loved ones in their home country.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/venezuelans-in-south-florida-worry-about-their-loved-ones-in-the-country-after-powerful-earthquakes/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:51:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2Fd1b1b529-b29e-4fca-a6ad-0cf32c55348c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fe7eec2ae9f3132a2ecc8c50de8367434%2F811d860ae08329cf10a366d7ff89ce15.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"venezuelans-in-south-florida-worry-about-their-loved-ones-in-the-country-after-powerful-earthquakes"},{"id":"ihn0r2","archiveId":"oasfbr","title":"Olivia Rodrigo brings stupid love to New York City in ‘Stupid Song’ music video","excerpt":"Sometimes, people can be so in love that words just can’t fully express it. Like, “I’m so in love that I think about you even while I’m with my spouse!” doesn’t quite hit right. But Olivia Rodrigo tries her best in the new song, “Stupid Song.” Sometimes love makes perfect sense. Sometimes, it makes ","content":"Sometimes, people can be so in love that words just can’t fully express it. Like, “I’m so in love that I think about you even while I’m with my spouse!” doesn’t quite hit right. But Olivia Rodrigo tries her best in the new song, “Stupid Song.” Sometimes love makes perfect sense. Sometimes, it makes a “Stupid Song.” Olivia Rodrigo’s latest track “Stupid Song” is from her new album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” which hit number one on the Billboard 200, and it’s turning heart-on-sleeve emotions into a full-blown anthem. Olivia Rodrigo: “Hey, it’s Olivia, and I’m reporting live from the ‘Stupid Song’ set.” The song dives into the kind of crush that takes over your every thought. Olivia Rodrigo: “You’re a spark in the dark, and my clothes all caught aflame. You should feel how I feel when somebody says your name!” And let’s just say we love the behind-the-scenes glimpse more than any stupid song could ever say! Olivia Rodrigo: “And I want you more than any stupid song could ever say!” Olivia Rodrigo: “So right now we’re doing the bodega scene, and we’re in this lovely bodega — we actually managed to fit a grand piano in here, I have no idea how, and we’re bringing the cats in right now. Very excited to see the cats!” On screen, those big feelings take center stage. Liv moves through New York City while ballerinas leap, spin, and swirl around her. Olivia Rodrigo “We’re right now in Central Park, with these amazing dancers from the New York City Ballet, which is so insane. I love them so much! We’re doing the mosh pit scene right now, which is really, really fun, and we’re playing really loud metal music to get in the mood.” The video takes shape in Manhattan, with choreography helping to bring every heart flutter and head spin to life. Olivia Rodrigo: “We woke up at three thirty this morning, so we are all feeling a little delirious, but happy, and we’re gonna do a little shot with a little camera on a little kitty, that actually lives here. It’s the bodega cat. We’ll see if it picks up anything. It’s been a great day, and I can’t wait to see the final cut. “","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/olivia-rodrigo-brings-stupid-love-to-new-york-city-in-stupid-song-music-video/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:23:27.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-Olivia-Rodrigo-brings-stupid-love-to-New-York-City-in-Stupid-Song-music-video.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"olivia-rodrigo-brings-stupid-love-to-new-york-city-in-stupid-song-music-video"},{"id":"12i9sr","archiveId":"2fttmw","title":"Hollywood gas station combines fuel and kosher food offered by The Lucky Dip, Lucky Dog","excerpt":"South Florida has a bunch of kosher restaurants. There are plenty of gas stations, too. So—what could I possibly be getting at here? Well, Deco’s discovered a place where you can fill your tank—and your belly. This looks like a typical motorist, gassing up at a typical Hollywood gas station. But the","content":"South Florida has a bunch of kosher restaurants. There are plenty of gas stations, too. So—what could I possibly be getting at here? Well, Deco’s discovered a place where you can fill your tank—and your belly. This looks like a typical motorist, gassing up at a typical Hollywood gas station. But there’s nothing typical once you get inside. Elliot Kugelman: “We’re at the kosher food court, home of the lucky dip and the lucky dog.” How lucky can a foodie get? Elliot Kugelman: “The Lucky Dip is a dairy pizzeria, New York-style pizza, and the Lucky Dog is a meat restaurant.” Let’s tackle the obvious question. Why a gas station? Elliot Kugelman: “Very convenient. People can park while they’re waiting for their pie. We make everything fresh to order. while they’re waiting, they’ll fill up with gas, they’ll get beer, they’ll get a drink, and then they’ll come back for their food, whether they sit here or they take it with them.” Don’t come in here expecting to find any exotic dishes. Elliot Kugelman: “It’s not that. That’s not what we’re about. We are American traditional food made kosher.” We’re talking burgers and fries. Onion rings. Hot dogs done up fancy. Chicken wings slathered in home-made barbecue sauce. You can even go south of the border and get some tacos. Elliot Kugelman: “But this is what I have.” The pizza and the calzones get the home-cooking treatment, as well. Elliot Kugelman: “We also make our own dough, and we make our own sauce all right here in the store.” If you need something to drink — and you know you will — you’ll have to do a little extra legwork. Elliot Kugelman: “They must buy it from the convenience store in the gas station. We don’t sell any drinks.” The whole family’s gonna love the desserts. Elliot Kugelman: “We also have soft-serve ice cream, frozen custard, all kinds of pastries.” You’ll be the lucky one when you make it over to the Lucky Dip and the Lucky Dog. Elliot Kugelman: “Two separate kosher restaurants: a meat restaurant, a dairy pizzeria in a gas station in the heart of Hollywood. They want to try it, and once they come here, they’re all repeat customers.” Lucky Dog’s is located inside the Chevron station at 4051 Stirling Road in Hollywood. They’re closed from sundown Friday to sundown on Saturday.","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/kosher-restaurants-gas-station/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:20:37.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-Lucky-Dip-and-Lucky-Dog.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hollywood-gas-station-combines-fuel-and-kosher-food-offered-by-the-lucky-dip-lucky-dog"},{"id":"hmf9nu","archiveId":"vcpo3i","title":"About 140 new laws will take effect in Florida on July 1, from Trump Airport to state budgets and more","excerpt":"About 140 laws from the regular session and a trio of special sessions are set to take effect July 1, the start of the state's fiscal year.The changes range from regulations for massive data centers and renaming Palm Beach International Airport for President Donald Trump to prohibiting local rules o","content":"About 140 laws from the regular session and a trio of special sessions are set to take effect July 1, the start of the state's fiscal year.The changes range from regulations for massive data centers and renaming Palm Beach International Airport for President Donald Trump to prohibiting local rules on gas-powered leaf blowers and a shift in the state's flagship designation.There is also the $114.5 billion budget which Gov. Ron DeSantis has vowed to trim when he wields his veto pen.After the vetoes, DeSantis said during a bill signing event this week, \"it will represent the fourth straight year where the state of Florida has reduced the amount it's spending at the state level.\"Overall, about 250 proposals won support from both the House and Senate in the regular and special sessions. Those without a July 1 effective date were either enacted immediately when signed by DeSantis or have Oct. 1 or Jan. 1, 2027 start dates.There are also four bills from the 2025 legislative session that become law on Wednesday, including one to designate gold and silver as legal tender.Here are some of the more noteworthy bills set to take effect:Budget The $114.5 billion budget (HB 5001E) that awaits action by DeSantis. The wide-ranging tax cut bill (HB 7031E), projected to reduce state and local government revenue by $106.7 million in the next fiscal year. It partially lifts sales taxes at the end of the year on guns, gun accessories, camping gear, and fishing equipment, removes taxes at a couple of tennis tournaments at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, and cuts taxes for pari-mutuel operators on slot machines and cardroom revenue. DeSantis has yet to act on the bill.New College of Florida acquires the University of South Florida's Manatee-Sarasota campus (HB 5601E), if DeSantis signs the bill.State ActionAllows the state to designate groups as \"domestic terrorist organizations\" and bars a court or other adjudicatory body from enforcing any provision of a religious or foreign law, with an emphasis against the Islamic code known as Sharia law (SB 1471).Further limits business dealings with \"countries of concern,\" which includes China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria, while also providing an exception that opens relations if the U.S. diplomatic approach to Cuba changes (HB 905).ElectionsAs part of an election bill that mostly takes effect January 1, political candidates, parties, committees and electioneering communications organizations are prohibited from accepting or soliciting contributions from a foreign national (HB 991).Law EnforcementAllows volunteer security guards at houses of worship to carry guns without facing state licensing requirements (SB 52).\"Missy's Law,\" named after a 5-year-old from Tallahassee allegedly killed by her stepfather, who was free on bond at the time, and her mother in 2025. The law requires courts to hold a criminal convicted of or who pleaded no contest to a violent or sexual crime without letting them out on bond (HB 445).BusinessRequires the Florida Public Service Commission to develop \"tariffs\" and service requirements for data center developers to ensure electric and water utility costs aren't shifted to other ratepayers (SB 484).Limits liability for owners of former phosphate mining lands (HB 167).EducationRequires school districts to place portraits of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in a \"conspicuous place\" within every public school and requires elementary school students to learn cursive writing (SB 182).Allows high school coaches to receive additional compensation from funds raised by boosters and other support organizations (SB 538).Allows high school coaches to use their own money, up to $15,000 a year per team, on food, physical therapy and transportation --- but not recruiting --- for their players (SB 178).Allows two years of marching band to satisfy physical education and performing arts requirements for a high school diploma (HB 453).Creates the District School Board Members' Bill of Rights, which gives members the ability to publicly comment on district school board business, except for matters prohibited by law (HB 1073).TransportationRenames Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump (HB 919).Renames Commercial Boulevard within Lauderdale-by-the-Sea as \"President Donald J. Trump Boulevard\" (HB 33). DeSantis has been sent this bill but hasn't yet acted on it.Renames State Road 80 from Palm Beach County to Lee County as \"President Donald J. Trump Highway\" and adds the late Florida State University Football Coach Bobby Bowden's name to Tallahassee International Airport (SB 628).Starts the process to create license plates that include the Miami Northwestern Alumni Association, Christopher Columbus High School, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, Miami Dade College, Florida Film Legacy, and St. Petersburg College (SB 246).Impedes plans for cruise ship operations near the southern part of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on the coast of Manatee County (SB 302).Allows the Florida Department of Transportation to fund 100 percent of the project costs for a public vertiport if federal funds are unavailable (SB 1093).Local GovernmentProhibits local and state government entities from enforcing \"net-zero\" greenhouse gas emissions policies (HB 1217).Allows agricultural land bordered by development to be classified as an \"agricultural enclave\" and developed to the same residential density as adjacent parcels (SB 686).A wide-ranging \"Farm Bill\" bans cities and counties from outlawing gas-powered equipment such as leaf blowers, sets criminal penalties for receiving or providing unauthorized assistance on commercial driver's license exams, and repeals a 2016 program designed to financially aid grocery stores in underserved or low-income communities (SB 290).PetsRequires pet dealers to disclose veterinarian records and directs the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to set up a public website listing people convicted of animal cruelty by the end of the year (SB 1004).State DesignationsTransfers the 'state flagship designation' from the Schooner Western Union, a 130-foot wooden ship used as a cable vessel by the Western Union Telegraph Company, to the Tampa-based S.S. American Victory, a 455-foot \"Victory\" ship built in 55 days near the close of World War II (HB 249).2025 Session Bills Establishes a legal framework recognizing certain gold coins and silver coins as legal tender in Florida for payments of debts incurred on or after July 1, 2026 (HB 999).Allows the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to issue lifetime disabled parking permits, removing the current four-year renewal requirement, to people with a permanent dismemberment or an amputation (HB 961).","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/new-laws-taking-effect-florida-july-1st-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami  Team","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:39:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2Feea190ff-f91f-4d21-8d34-5b6971e5d79c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ff57182482e9f167f8add633d6d6de779%2Fgettyimages-2247181958.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"about-140-new-laws-will-take-effect-in-florida-on-july-1-from-trump-airport-to-state-budgets-and-mor"},{"id":"6c778x","archiveId":"mjlg2k","title":"Venezuela earthquakes leave nearly 200 dead as South Florida organization prepares to send aid","excerpt":"A South Florida based organization is rushing to gather aid and supplies to send to Venezuela after powerful back-to-back earthquakes left at least 188 people dead and 1,500 people injured on Wednesday &ndash; and those numbers are expected to rise.Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) announ","content":"A South Florida based organization is rushing to gather aid and supplies to send to Venezuela after powerful back-to-back earthquakes left at least 188 people dead and 1,500 people injured on Wednesday &ndash; and those numbers are expected to rise.Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) announced that it has activated its emergency response for communities devastated by the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes west of Caracas.CARACAS, VENEZUELA - JUNE 24: People and rescuers work on the debris from the Rita building after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Venezuela and other regions in the Caribbean on June 24, 2026, in Caracas, Venezuela. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the main earthquake was followed by a 7.5-magnitude aftershock less than a minute later; although some buildings collapsed, the number of victims, according to the authorities, is 32, and over 700 have been injured. Edilzon Gamez / Getty Images GEM officials said volunteers and staff are assembling and preparing life-saving humanitarian aid at the Miami-Dade headquarters including food, water, hygiene supplies, medical necessities and other emergency relief items to be shipped to the devastated South American nation starting on Thursday.GEM said that on-site team members are expected to be on the ground in the area starting on Friday. GEM is asking for donations to help with their aid mission, and you can do so by clicking here.Jorge Perez said he's still trying to account for his childhood friends in Venezuela after the two historic earthquakes hit the South American country.\"The ones that I've spoke to they're ok,\" he said. \"Two are missing but we think they're ok. It's just that there's no phone service.\"Perez said his home country is already going through enough.Rescuers search for victims in a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas on June 24, 2026. Manaure Quintero /AFP via Getty Images \"Venezuela already is completely without resources and the infrastructure is so deteriorated that this couldn't have come at a worse possible time,\" Perez said He sits on the executive board of GEM, which has been gathering supplies that will be shipped down to help those in need. They're partnering with the \"I love Venezuela\" organization, which is glad to see such a rapid response. \"Venezuelans have had enough. For all these years so I think people wanna help with their souls,\" said Santi Chumaceiro, of I Love Venezuela. GEM executive board member Francine Delarosa said cash donations have rolled in as well. She said the organization already got $170,000 as of Wednesday night.\"This came out of nowhere,\" she said. \"You have people that were getting ready to have dinner, haven't been able to return to their homes. There's tons of missing people. We're still really assessing the direct need. GEM always quickly sends need in the aftermath of a disaster.\"Flights from Miami to Caracas canceled on ThursdayBecause of the powerful earthquakes, which struck just seconds apart on Wednesday, American Airlines has canceled flights to and from Caracas on Thursday.Two flights were scheduled to depart on Thursday for Caracas from Miami International Airport, which have since been canceled.TOPSHOT - An image grabs obtained on June 25, 2026 from UGC images published on the official Instagram account of Venezuelan Deputy for the State of Barinas Wilmer Azuaje allegedly shows parts of the Simon Bolivar airport collapsing on June 25, 2026. Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 have struck the same area of Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists. @azuaje_wilmer/Instagram /AFP via Getty Images In addition, a flight that was expected to depart Caracas for Miami has also been canceled.The deadly earthquakes in Venezuela heavily damaged the country's main airport &ndash; Sim&oacute;n Bol&iacute;var International Airport, forcing officials to shut it down.Nearly 200 dead, 1,500 injured in Venezuela earthquakesActing President Delcy Rodr&iacute;guez said early Thursday that at least 1188 people were dead and 1,500 injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela. She had earlier put the death toll from the Wednesday night quakes at 32, but said it was expected to rise as rescuers searched collapsed buildings and emergency crews worked to access devastated areas.People walk amid debris after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, on June 24, 2026. AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquakes had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. The agency estimated the powerful earthquakes in Venezuela could have killed thousands of people, with a 42% chance of at least 10,000 fatalities, though that is based on historical averages and does not take into account many factors specific to this event.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/venezuela-earthquakes-news-death-toll-caracas-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steve  Maugeri","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:22:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F7f4de9ff-010f-410c-89b9-be78d5e3461b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3631e7c5041d29e38ff2349cb7ef6de9%2Fcbsmiami-venezuela-earthquakes-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"venezuela-earthquakes-leave-nearly-200-dead-as-south-florida-organization-prepares-to-send-aid"},{"id":"9v3yfe","archiveId":"hcmi7p","title":"Watch a Scottish World Cup fan try his first-ever Pub Sub in Miami","excerpt":"The Tartan Army has discovered Florida's most sacred sandwich.","content":"The Tartan Army has discovered Florida's most sacred sandwich.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/watch-a-scottish-world-cup-fan-try-his-first-ever-pub-sub-40561016/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Alex DeLuca","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:19:36.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FBagpipersPublix.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"watch-a-scottish-world-cup-fan-try-his-first-ever-pub-sub-in-miami"},{"id":"wjhw29","archiveId":"r6u4h","title":"South Florida stays hot, humid on Thursday with more chances of showers and storms","excerpt":"An air quality alert is in effect until 3 p.m. for Miami-Dade due to some smoke from the wildfires that continue to burn.Residents with respiratory conditions should limit times outdoors due to the potential for lower air quality at times.The air quality alerts in South Florida on Thursday, June 25,","content":"An air quality alert is in effect until 3 p.m. for Miami-Dade due to some smoke from the wildfires that continue to burn.Residents with respiratory conditions should limit times outdoors due to the potential for lower air quality at times.The air quality alerts in South Florida on Thursday, June 25, 2026. CBS News Miami Although the Well, Quarry 2 and Corrections fires are almost fully contained, there is still some lingering smoke in spots.It will be hazy, hot and humid again in South Florida on Thursday.The feels-like temperatures in South Florida on Thursday, June 25, 2026. CBS News Miami Highs will soar into the low 90s this afternoon, and it will feel like the upper 90s and low 100s when you factor in the humidity. There is a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness today for sensitive groups.Heat exhaustion and heat illness will be possible without proper cooling and/or hydration.The heat-related health risk in South Florida on Thursday, June 25, 2026. CBS News Miami There is a low risk of rip currents along our Atlantic beaches, but the UV index is extreme. There are no alerts or advisories for boaters over the Atlantic waters or the Keys waters.Scattered showers and some thunderstorms will be possible this morning and later today with the potential for heavy downpours, lightning and gusty winds.The feels-like temperature tracker in South Florida on Thursday, June 25, 2026. CBS News Miami Friday will be hot and humid with passing showers and storms possible.Highs will remain in the low 90s and it will feel like the triple-digits.Saharan dust will move in this weekend and lead to hazy skies, lower air quality and lower rain chances.The forecast in South Florida over the next seven days. CBS News Miami With drier conditions expected, it will be hotter with highs near the mid 90s.Just a few showers and isolated storms will be possible on Saturday and Sunday.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-weather-forecast-miami-fort-lauderdale-miami-dade-broward-june-25-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Lissette  Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:02:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2Fb0e80ab5-70d1-4ca9-9ac5-d7449e0f8b0b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F07a27a748ea55867752f939551e2cb6b%2Ffeels-like-temps-today.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-stays-hot-humid-on-thursday-with-more-chances-of-showers-and-storms"},{"id":"39w1c5","archiveId":"sqdwv7","title":"Drop-off locations across Miami-Dade for Venezuela earthquake relief drive","excerpt":"Hours after two strong earthquakes rocked parts of Venezuela, the City of Doral in partnership with the Global Empowerment Mission is collection essential relief supplies to support communities affected by the quake. GEM is asking the public to donate the following items: canned goods and other nonp","content":"Hours after two strong earthquakes rocked parts of Venezuela, the City of Doral in partnership with the Global Empowerment Mission is collection essential relief supplies to support communities affected by the quake. GEM is asking the public to donate the following items: canned goods and other nonperishable foods household needs like air mattresses, duct tape, sleeping bags, suitcases and tents hygiene products like toothbrushes, toothpaste and toilet paper These items can be dropped off at the following locations across Miami-Dade, including: Global Empowerment Mission headquarters in Doral1850 NW 84th AVE. STE. 100, Doral, FL 33126Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Office Lobby2700 NW 87th Ave, Doral, FL 33172Weekday drop-off hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat, June 27 hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Doral Legacy Park11400 NW 82nd St, Doral, FL 33178Weekday Drop-off hours: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Weekend Drop-off hours: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. El Arepazo10191 NW 58th Street, Doral, FL 33178Drop off hours: 24/7 Nu Stadium1000 Stadium Drive, Miami, FL 33125Drop off hours: TBD Officials said volunteers are welcome at the GEM Doral warehouse weekdays from 9 a.m-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. While supplies are important, GEM officials said, cash donations are what’s most needed at the moment. To make a donation, click here.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/drop-off-locations-across-miami-dade-for-venezuela-earthquake-relief-drive/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:55:13.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-earthquake-relief-drive.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"drop-off-locations-across-miami-dade-for-venezuela-earthquake-relief-drive"},{"id":"lkc58d","archiveId":"d6w36j","title":"South Florida's summertime heat, humidity sticking around through the rest of the week","excerpt":"The summertime heat and humidity in South Florida aren't going anywhere are the region continues to see feels-like temperatures in the upper 90s and triple digits.","content":"The summertime heat and humidity in South Florida aren't going anywhere are the region continues to see feels-like temperatures in the upper 90s and triple digits.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-floridas-summertime-heat-humidity-sticking-around-through-the-rest-of-the-week/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:47:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2Fa8d59d8f-d1b3-460d-b9ee-0f3784059a4e%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fe480715e7fb5dd7d039034a1af2d64c3%2F5206f765d7eec3001f1ebbd61de4082f.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-summertime-heat-humidity-sticking-around-through-the-rest-of-the-week"},{"id":"k434hq","archiveId":"1o2csg","title":"Florida AG touts state's healthcare fraud crackdown during stop in South Florida","excerpt":"Attorney General James Uthmeier made a stop in South Florida on Thursday touting the state’s crackdown on healthcare fraud worth millions. CBS News Miami’s Ivan Taylor has more from Miami.","content":"Attorney General James Uthmeier made a stop in South Florida on Thursday touting the state’s crackdown on healthcare fraud worth millions. CBS News Miami’s Ivan Taylor has more from Miami.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/florida-ag-touts-states-healthcare-fraud-crackdown-during-stop-in-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:40:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2Fb062ac3b-aa8e-4d4b-8b6c-05f8e2633c71%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F98f38c81f6a9f931f4275687822dbe02%2Fc57a0873505380fa63deabb681e8fc91.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-ag-touts-states-healthcare-fraud-crackdown-during-stop-in-south-florida"},{"id":"qt3631","archiveId":"gimdbo","title":"U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump to end TPS for Haitian, Syrian immigrants","excerpt":"The Haitian community in South Florida is now wondering what’s next after the United States Supreme Court sided with President Donald Trump to end temporary protective status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians. CBS News Miami’s Tania Francois has more on the ruling.","content":"The Haitian community in South Florida is now wondering what’s next after the United States Supreme Court sided with President Donald Trump to end temporary protective status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians. CBS News Miami’s Tania Francois has more on the ruling.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/u-s-supreme-court-sides-with-trump-to-end-tps-for-haitian-syrian-immigrants/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:24:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F8fc4e9cc-396d-45db-9333-c231b4bd7ab3%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F38a69114ed981f6bc32d99d424e12e34%2F2bc349f38a7693d71a7ee88fd5ef00a6.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"us-supreme-court-sides-with-trump-to-end-tps-for-haitian-syrian-immigrants"},{"id":"q3pbl0","archiveId":"g4cfks","title":"South Florida residents stepping up in wake of Venezuelan earthquakes to help victims","excerpt":"When tragedy strikes, South Florida always stands ready to lend a helping hand, especially being home to a large Venezuelan community. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri is at Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission where South Floridians have been stepping up and offering donations in the wake of powerf","content":"When tragedy strikes, South Florida always stands ready to lend a helping hand, especially being home to a large Venezuelan community. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri is at Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission where South Floridians have been stepping up and offering donations in the wake of powerful and deadly earthquakes.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-residents-stepping-up-in-wake-of-venezuelan-earthquakes-to-help-victims/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:19:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2Fe29a38cc-43a1-4939-aed7-f8ee142531df%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fb3374e87ea1a52a05bd74cec2fc6701b%2F74128ddeb9eccf0687b960f142d37535.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-residents-stepping-up-in-wake-of-venezuelan-earthquakes-to-help-victims"},{"id":"yxgixi","archiveId":"k3hn1m","title":"Florida set to execute man who beat wife with brick, repeatedly stabbed her in chest","excerpt":"A Florida man convicted of fatally stabbing his wife decades ago is set to be executed Thursday evening.Dusty Ray Spencer, 74, is scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke for the 1992 stabbing death of his wife Karen.If carried out, this woul","content":"A Florida man convicted of fatally stabbing his wife decades ago is set to be executed Thursday evening.Dusty Ray Spencer, 74, is scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke for the 1992 stabbing death of his wife Karen.If carried out, this would be Florida's ninth execution to date this year following a record 19 executions in 2025. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis oversaw more executions in a single year in 2025 than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. The previous record was set in 2014 with eight executions.Court records show Spencer was arrested after choking and threatening to kill Karen Spencer in December 1991. While in jail, Dusty Ray Spencer called his wife and warned her that when he got out, he was going to finish what he started. Police found victim with several stab wounds to chestOn Jan. 18, 1992, Spencer beat his wife's teenage son with a clothes iron when the boy tried to stop Spencer from attacking his mother, officials said. Then about a week later, the son responded to a commotion outside their home and found Spencer hitting his mother in the head with a brick, according to officials.Court records show the teen tried to shoot Spencer with a rifle, but the gun misfired. Spencer threatened the teen with a knife, and the boy ran away to get help. When police arrived, they found Karen Spencer dead with several stab wounds to the chest.Spencer was initially sentenced to death in 1992 after being convicted of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault and aggravated battery. In 1994, the Florida Supreme Court ordered a new sentencing after finding that the trial court had mishandled evaluating aggravating and mitigating circumstances. Spencer was resentenced to death the next year, and subsequent appeals have been denied.Florida Supreme Court rejected appeals from Dusty Ray SpencerLast week, the state Supreme Court rejected Spencer's appeals. His attorneys had argued that he has health issues such as liver disease that pose a heightened risk of pain and suffering and argued that executing him at his advanced age would constitute cruel and unusual punishment.A final appeal was still pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.A total of 47 people were executed in the U.S. in 2025. Florida led the way with a flurry of death warrants signed by DeSantis. Alabama, South Carolina and Texas tied for second with five executions each.Another execution is scheduled in Florida for July 14. Dennis Sochor, 74, was convicted of killing a woman just hours into 1982 after meeting her at a New Year's Eve party.All Florida executions are carried out by lethal injection of a sedative, a paralytic and a drug that stops the heart, according to the Department of Corrections.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/man-convicted-of-fatally-stabbing-his-wife-set-to-be-9th-person-executed-this-year-in-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami  Team","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:42:20.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2025%2F10%2F22%2F38bbf753-625a-465e-8a41-60eb624617b6%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F194f789766965d8b6165df764013d209%2Fap25043007025195.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-set-to-execute-man-who-beat-wife-with-brick-repeatedly-stabbed-her-in-chest"},{"id":"ihbavj","archiveId":"29wzml","title":"GEM seeking donations as organization quickly mobilizes to send aid to Venezuela","excerpt":"Global Empowerment Mission, which is based in Doral, is seeking donations as the organization quickly mobilizes to send much-needed aid to Venezuela after deadly back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri has more from Doral.","content":"Global Empowerment Mission, which is based in Doral, is seeking donations as the organization quickly mobilizes to send much-needed aid to Venezuela after deadly back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri has more from Doral.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/gem-seeking-donations-as-organization-quickly-mobilizes-to-send-aid-to-venezuela/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:46:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F9a760704-66d6-4ef6-9df0-8e97de474e39%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F001e6cc96b4ae2b15a61d4324f1a296b%2F5d53d5f7452ad30c2bb6ee3155f3d1cf.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gem-seeking-donations-as-organization-quickly-mobilizes-to-send-aid-to-venezuela"},{"id":"ahcprv","archiveId":"pmhw89","title":"Global Empowerment Mission collecting supplies, cash donations as crews head to quake-impacted Venezuela","excerpt":"Humanitarian groups in South Florida are wasting no time getting to work to help the victims of two back-to-back earthquakes that caused catastrophic damage across the country and left at least 188 people dead. In a natural disaster, every minute matters, and few local organizations really know that","content":"Humanitarian groups in South Florida are wasting no time getting to work to help the victims of two back-to-back earthquakes that caused catastrophic damage across the country and left at least 188 people dead. In a natural disaster, every minute matters, and few local organizations really know that better than Global Empowerment Mission. On Thursday, volunteers at the nonprofit organization’s warehouse in Doral sorted through aid supplies. Among those helping out was Santi Chumaceiro, co-founder and president of the We Love Foundation. “Venezuelans have had enough for all these years, so I think people want to help with their souls,” she said. Several people who dropped off supplies, like Alexandra Pueyo, didn’t think twice to give what they could after seeing the heart-wrenching images of destruction in Venezuela. “We feel really desperate because we want to do something, we want to help,” said Pueyo. GEM, which deploys humanitarian aid at a large scale for natural disasters, already has teams en route to Caracas to be on the ground lending a helping hand. “Right now, what we’re asking for, or what our understanding is needed, is basic supplies: first aid, pet supplies, household needs, nonperishable foods,” said Francine Delarosa, executive board member for GEM. “In the hours and days after the disaster, and once we have boots on the ground, then we assess exactly specifically what is needed for that disaster.” Some of the supplies that have been dropped off at GEM’s warehouse — including diapers, toilet paper, paper towels, bottled water and other nonperishable items — are already in boxes and pallets that are going to be sent off to Venezuela. The organization is currently accepting supplies at their headquarters, located at 1850 NW 84th Ave. in Doral, which is home to the largest Venezuelan exile community in the United States. “We do have the most powerful Venezuelan community outside of Venezuela here in Doral, so this is ground zero to really help and make a difference,” said Jorge Perez, a board member for GEM. The nonprofit puts politics aside and puts people first. “Venezuela already is completely without resources, and the infrastructure is so deteriorated that this couldn’t have come at a worse possible time, so my heart is just hurting for the people,” said Perez. “GEM is known for distributing the most amount of aid to the most amount of people in the quickest amount of time. That is our mission. The way we are able to do that is by using local connections and local resources They have also partnered with organizations like the We Love Foundation, which has established connections in Venezuela. “Because for us, it’s very important, the trust part, that people see that what they are donating is put in good use,” said Chumaceiro. “We’ve been aiding in Venezuela since 2013, so people trust us.” We will continue our assessment ,and we will stay there for the long haul,” said Delarosa. “Communities do not get rebuilt right away. It takes a very, very long time.” While supplies are important, GEM officials said, cash donations are what’s most needed at the moment. To make a donation, click here.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/global-empowerment-mission-collecting-supplies-cash-donations-as-crews-head-to-quake-impacted-venezuela/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:43:24.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260625_GEM_warehouse_Venezuela_earthquake_donations.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"global-empowerment-mission-collecting-supplies-cash-donations-as-crews-head-to-quake-impacted-venezu"},{"id":"rmt5od","archiveId":"8xiu1m","title":"Two Georgia men accused of using forged World Cup credentials at Miami Stadium","excerpt":"Two Georgia men were arrested during Wednesday night’s FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Scotland at Miami Stadium after, investigators said, they used fraudulent credentials to escort fans into the venue for money. Kareem Thomas of Macon and Stanthony Bernard Ballard of Atlanta are each charg","content":"Two Georgia men were arrested during Wednesday night’s FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Scotland at Miami Stadium after, investigators said, they used fraudulent credentials to escort fans into the venue for money. Kareem Thomas of Macon and Stanthony Bernard Ballard of Atlanta are each charged with uttering forged instruments in connection with the alleged scheme, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said witnesses identified Thomas, 38, and Ballard, 43, as guiding individuals into the stadium using fraudulent credentials and charging approximately $1,000 per person for entry. Authorities said both men had previously been ejected from the venue before they were taken into custody. Thomas also faces a charge of interference at a sports or entertainment event, while Ballard was additionally charged with trespassing at a sports or entertainment event for solicitation of money, jail records show. Both men appeared in bond court Thursday, where a judge found probable cause. Thomas received a $3,500 bond on the new charges, with an additional $2,000 bond on an outstanding bench warrant related to an unrelated county ordinance violation. Ballard was issued a $5,000 bond. The arrests were among two made during the match, which drew approximately 61,116 fans, according to MDSO. Authorities also reported seven stadium ejections during the event.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/two-georgia-men-accused-of-using-forged-world-cup-credentials-at-miami-stadium/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Allyson Castillo","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:28:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FKareem-Thomas.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"two-georgia-men-accused-of-using-forged-world-cup-credentials-at-miami-stadium"},{"id":"pmlpvc","archiveId":"vyget5","title":"South Florida to see another hot, humid day on Thursday with more triple-digit feels-like temps","excerpt":"Thursday is expected to be another hot and humid day across South Florida with feels-like temperatures reaching into the upper 90s and low 100s. Anyone who is expected to be outdoors during the afternoon hours should take precautions to prevent heat-related illness.","content":"Thursday is expected to be another hot and humid day across South Florida with feels-like temperatures reaching into the upper 90s and low 100s. Anyone who is expected to be outdoors during the afternoon hours should take precautions to prevent heat-related illness.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-to-see-another-hot-humid-day-on-thursday-with-more-triple-digit-feels-like-temps/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:26:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F04514598-55b8-4a0a-86dd-8b928bc993a1%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F75e1d042700ec815fb80b2d2cf36d635%2F21a86041c6026dc2f50ccb2f42d80fd4.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-to-see-another-hot-humid-day-on-thursday-with-more-triple-digit-feels-like-temps"},{"id":"y19beb","archiveId":"w5jp7o","title":"Aid from South Florida being sent to Venezuela after deadly back-to-back earthquakes","excerpt":"Two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday leaving dozens dead and injuring hundreds more, and Global Empowerment Mission is preparing to send aid to the South American country to help with recovery missions. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri has more from Doral.","content":"Two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday leaving dozens dead and injuring hundreds more, and Global Empowerment Mission is preparing to send aid to the South American country to help with recovery missions. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri has more from Doral.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/aid-from-south-florida-being-sent-to-venezuela-after-deadly-back-to-back-earthquakes/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:17:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2Fe3aad221-6824-42b7-be27-9ff5382d489a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F4a5c2a2124f69c3ff31f05c52417b07c%2Fff12310705d47920b60129c385bc63ee.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"aid-from-south-florida-being-sent-to-venezuela-after-deadly-back-to-back-earthquakes"},{"id":"k60tv4","archiveId":"g8huj7","title":"Hard Rock Cafe lets Downtown Miami lease lapse after 30-plus years","excerpt":"The curtain is coming down on Hard Rock Cafe’s Bayside Marketplace location after more than three decades on the downtown waterfront. The rock ’n’ roll themed restaurant will close its doors August 19 after its lease with the city came to an end and will not be renewed, the Hard Rock confirmed in an","content":"The curtain is coming down on Hard Rock Cafe’s Bayside Marketplace location after more than three decades on the downtown waterfront. The rock ’n’ roll themed restaurant will close its doors August 19 after its lease with the city came to an end and will not be renewed, the Hard Rock confirmed in an email to The Real Deal. A spokesperson for the Hard Rock did not immediately respond to why the lease was not renewed or disclose the square footage and seating capacity. A spokesperson for the City of Miami-owned Bayside Marketplace said the space will be redeveloped for […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/24/hard-rock-cafe-in-miami-lets-lease-lapse-after-30-years/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Eman Elshahawy","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:29:20.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FHard-Rock-Cafe-lets-Downtown-Miami-lease-lapse-after-30-plus-years-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hard-rock-cafe-lets-downtown-miami-lease-lapse-after-30-plus-years"},{"id":"yxojlh","archiveId":"tmcd5t","title":"Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center has closed, governor says","excerpt":"The Florida Everglades immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” has served its purpose, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday, closing the makeshift facility heralded by the Trump administration and denounced as inhumane by civil rights groups. DeSantis said the center was always meant t","content":"The Florida Everglades immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” has served its purpose, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday, closing the makeshift facility heralded by the Trump administration and denounced as inhumane by civil rights groups. DeSantis said the center was always meant to be only temporary until more permanent detention centers could be secured and federal officials now have that capacity. “We stepped up because there was a gap, but my hope is that they’ll be able to handle that,” the Republican governor said at a news conference at the facility. Officials announced a temporary closure of the facility earlier in June and sent all of the detainees to other facilities, saying hurricane season made it unsafe to keep them in the Everglades. Immigration advocates said the tents were never safe or humane for holding people. Detainees at the facility have talked about their difficulty accessing lawyers and described poor physical conditions, including worms in the food, toilets that didn’t flush, floors flooded with fecal waste, and mosquitoes and other insects everywhere. They described large white tents with rows of and rows of bunk beds surrounded by chain-link cages. The air conditioning could shut off abruptly in the sweltering Florida heat. Detainees could go days without showering or getting prescription medicine. Advocates for immigrants said closure of “Alligator Alcatraz” does nothing to stop the harm to people who spend months in custody as their families suffer. The Florida Immigrant Coalition said the only winners were corporations and contractors who profited millions of dollars as Republicans pushed an immigration emergency that does not exist. The detention center of tents and trailers was built by DeSantis’ administration in a matter of days opening during hurricane season in July 2025. DeSantis and President Donald Trump said the detention center was critical to Republican efforts to return people in the country illegally back to their home countries. “There is no question this mission has made the state of Florida safer,” said DeSantis, noting that 21,000 people were deported through the facility. Even with the closure of the facility, Florida continues to play a key role with other detention centers and an increased role in helping with immigration enforcement, White House border czar Tom Homan said at Thursday’s news conference at the center. “Gov. DeSantis did a good job and he’s going to continue doing what he’s doing to help us make this country safe again,” Homan said. “This isn’t the end of relationship. This is a continuation.” Lawyers for the immigrants at the facility said their clients suddenly started leaving for other facilities in South Florida, California, Arizona, Louisiana and Texas earlier this month, disappearing for about a week before their attorneys and families were told where they were sent. DeSantis said the Everglades airstrip the facility was built around will continue to be used. Environmental groups sued over the detention center, saying Florida officials never got the proper permits or did required reviews on it impact. The state and federal governments built the site with no oversight and closed it with no input. But they will still be held responsible even with the site is closed, said Paul J. Schwiep an attorney for Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity. “The administration believes it can quietly walk away and leave its mess for others to clean up. The law will not allow them to escape accountability. We will ask the courts to ensure that the environmental damage is fully addressed,” Schwiep said in a statement Thursday.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/florida/floridas-alligator-alcatraz-immigration-detention-center-has-closed-governor-says/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:23:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062526-Floridas-%E2%80%98Alligator-Alcatraz-immigration-detention-center-has-closed-governor-says.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"floridas-alligator-alcatraz-immigration-detention-center-has-closed-governor-says"},{"id":"224l0d","archiveId":"tea8hi","title":"Jorge Pérez, BH have Hollywood oceanfront landmark under contract from Chetrit Group","excerpt":"Miami-based Related Group and Aventura-based BH Group are getting in position to redevelop the century-old Hollywood Beach Resort, the vacant centerpiece on Hollywood’s oceanfront. Jorge Pérez, the founder and executive chairman of Related Group, and BH Group have the Hollywood Beach Resort and an a","content":"Miami-based Related Group and Aventura-based BH Group are getting in position to redevelop the century-old Hollywood Beach Resort, the vacant centerpiece on Hollywood’s oceanfront. Jorge Pérez, the founder and executive chairman of Related Group, and BH Group have the Hollywood Beach Resort and an adjacent parking garage under contract, Keith Poliakoff, a Fort Lauderdale-based attorney representing Related, told The Real Deal. If Pérez and BH Group acquire the property, Related and BH Group, led by founder and CEO Isaac Toledano, would redevelop it, Poliakoff said. He declined to reveal the contractual purchase price. Related Group did not respond to a request […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/24/jorge-perez-bh-group-in-contract-for-hollywood-beach-resort/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Mike Seemuth","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:30:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_Hollywood-Beach-Resort-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"jorge-prez-bh-have-hollywood-oceanfront-landmark-under-contract-from-chetrit-group"},{"id":"ju2m1n","archiveId":"3bwujn","title":"Rain chances could decrease in South Florida due to incoming saharan dust","excerpt":"The drier air will have rain chances diminish by the weekend.","content":"The drier air will have rain chances diminish by the weekend.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/rain-chances-could-decrease-in-south-florida-due-to-incoming-saharan-dust/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:27:00.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2Ffdd1dbda-2b8f-4254-a917-49e337066358%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F09267a7f7c498a181c6b59d4eecf40f2%2F3011147389abc37a71d8a2f9f5141cbc.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"rain-chances-could-decrease-in-south-florida-due-to-incoming-saharan-dust"},{"id":"av782u","archiveId":"uhho9r","title":"Former Miami-Dade Commission Chairman Jean Monestime Announces Candidacy for Florida’s 24th Congressional District","excerpt":"Former Miami–Dade County Commission Chairman Jean Monestime announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Florida’s 24th Congressional District, following Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s announcement that she will not seek reelection. Monestime, the first Haitian America","content":"Former Miami–Dade County Commission Chairman Jean Monestime announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Florida’s 24th Congressional District, following Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s announcement that she will not seek reelection. Monestime, the first Haitian American elected to the Miami–Dade County Commission and the first Haitian American to serve as Chairman of the […] The post Former Miami-Dade Commission Chairman Jean Monestime Announces Candidacy for Florida’s 24th Congressional District first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-dade-county/former-miami-dade-commission-chairman-jean-monestime-announces-candidacy-for-floridas-24th-congressional-district/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:00:15.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcommission4candidatelnewcmg.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-miami-dade-commission-chairman-jean-monestime-announces-candidacy-for-floridas-24th-congressi"},{"id":"pvsn2j","archiveId":"86nz5q","title":"Related Group, BH score approval for Rosewood Residences West Palm Beach","excerpt":"Related Group and BH Group’s planned Rosewood Residences in West Palm Beach got the go-ahead. The city of West Palm Beach approved the luxury condo tower at 2001 North Flagler Drive, a BH spokesperson confirmed. The property is next to the site BH and Terra are buying from billionaire Jeff Greene fo","content":"Related Group and BH Group’s planned Rosewood Residences in West Palm Beach got the go-ahead. The city of West Palm Beach approved the luxury condo tower at 2001 North Flagler Drive, a BH spokesperson confirmed. The property is next to the site BH and Terra are buying from billionaire Jeff Greene for $100 million, planning a pair of 31-story condo towers. The developers paid $34 million for the 0.8-acre site in 2024. Earlier this year, they filed plans for a 27-story, 90-unit luxury high-rise with more than 13,000 square feet of indoor amenities, a swimming pool on the fifth floor […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/24/related-group-bh-group-greenlighted-for-rosewood-residences/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Eman Elshahawy","publishDate":"2026-06-24T14:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FRelated-BH-Rosewood-Residences--700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"related-group-bh-score-approval-for-rosewood-residences-west-palm-beach"},{"id":"kksj8x","archiveId":"d2z40b","title":"Miami’s queer musicians you should be listening to","excerpt":"From Afro-Latino soul and trans folk to underground electronic music and drag pop, these artists are creating the soundtrack to a more expansive Miami.","content":"From Afro-Latino soul and trans folk to underground electronic music and drag pop, these artists are creating the soundtrack to a more expansive Miami.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/miamis-queer-musicians-you-should-be-listening-to-40560984/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Carlos Omar Gardinet","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FNoa-Sinclair.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miamis-queer-musicians-you-should-be-listening-to"},{"id":"4vl921","archiveId":"576uyi","title":"SCATTERED STORMS ACROSS SOFLO","excerpt":"Happy Thursday, June 25, 2026, South Florida! Hopefully everyone dealt with Wednesday’s severe thunderstorms okay. The rain and thunderstorms helped keep the temperatures in check. And with worsening drought conditions across South Florida, we will welcome any rain we can get. This morning condition","content":"Happy Thursday, June 25, 2026, South Florida! Hopefully everyone dealt with Wednesday’s severe thunderstorms okay. The rain and thunderstorms helped keep the temperatures in check. And with worsening drought conditions across South Florida, we will welcome any rain we can get. This morning conditions across South Florida were similar to yesterday as we started off in the 70s and low 80s and a few showers across South Florida waters. No heat alerts were issued but the Air Quality Alert that was issued for Miami-Dade earlier this week was once again extended through 3pm today. Today will be a lot like what we saw on Wednesday except that showers and thunderstorms should move a bit more inland than yesterday. High temperatures will reach into the middle to lower 90s and feel like the triple digits. The hazy skies we were dealing with earlier in the week should begin to clear up some as the thin layer of Sahara and dust that was over South Florida continues to thin out through the second half of the work week. While showers and storms remain present late week, rain chances will be just below what is normal this time of year. Whatever showers & storms develop will shift farther inland away from the East Coast Metro. Heading into the weekend, South Florida looks slightly drier as a thicker plume of Saharan dust spreads across the region. It will feel much more steamy and is highly possible that we see a few heat alerts issued. The drier air associated with the dust will help lower our rain chances to more isolated chances. Have a great day! 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During that game, fans reported significant delays in reaching the stadium.For many, the shuttles have proven to be a reliable solution. \"It's really good. Really efficient,\" said Susie Caldwell, a Scotland supporter.U.S. supporter Rebecca Hammers said she sought out the shuttles after hearing reports of previous congestion. \"We heard with the first game there were stories of horror,\" Hammers said. \"People couldn't get to the stadium. They got there late, that kind of stuff. So we started doing some research, and that's what came up. It worked out so far\".A test ride from the Golden Glades Tri-Rail station demonstrated the system's efficiency, with a packed bus completing the trip to the stadium in just over 32 minutes with minimal traffic.\"Better than Boston, to get into the stadium. Much better,\" one Scotland supporter noted, while fellow fan Rita Quayle added, \"Absolutely made the trip really easy. Fans on the bus were in good form\".Shuttle service is available from the following locations:Golden Glades Tri-Rail StationAventura Brightline StationHard Rock Hotel and CasinoDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Metrorail StationBuses begin operating three and a half hours before kickoff.For more information on shuttle routes and schedules, visit the Miami-Dade County World Cup Mobility page.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-dade-provides-a-shuttle-service-to-help-fans-navigate-fifa-world-cup-traffic-its-really-efficient/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Abby  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loans.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-dade-county-is-offering-interest-free-loans-for-condo-owners-until-the-end-of-the-month/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:26:00.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F4b52f7ad-227b-460e-8952-0c8f6de80cdb%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F21399c8c1b9f4e141c8313b13247a00e%2Fb59f39afb55d5c5a86208f494b67fc41.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-county-is-offering-interest-free-loans-for-condo-owners-until-the-end-of-the-month"},{"id":"xgq87t","archiveId":"927hfg","title":"PAMM’s Basquiat exhibition arrives in Miami at the perfect moment","excerpt":"It's one of the most significant presentations of the artist's work ever mounted in South Florida.","content":"It's one of the most significant presentations of the artist's work ever mounted in South Florida.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/basquiat-exhibition-arrives-at-miamis-pamm-at-the-perfect-moment-40553908/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Carlos Omar Gardinet","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FJean-Michel-Basquiat-Untitled-1982-Credit-Kenneth-C.-Griffin-Collection-Artwork-Estate-of-Jean-Michel-Basquiat-Licensed-by-Artestar-New-York.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"pamms-basquiat-exhibition-arrives-in-miami-at-the-perfect-moment"},{"id":"obu1cw","archiveId":"8a21hv","title":"Miami-Dade provides free shuttle buses for World Cup ticket holders to go to the stadium","excerpt":"The service, which operates from four locations across the county, provides an alternative to navigating the traffic​ that plagued the tournament's first match on June 15.","content":"The service, which operates from four locations across the county, provides an alternative to navigating the traffic​ that plagued the tournament's first match on June 15.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-dade-provides-free-shuttle-buses-for-world-cup-ticket-holders-to-go-to-the-stadium/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:19:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2Fea84a7b1-d1cd-406c-a220-1cb73a48d3e7%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fc84db86440920cc6a812314d136fff0f%2F79df2432709043148a2076d84535962d.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-provides-free-shuttle-buses-for-world-cup-ticket-holders-to-go-to-the-stadium"},{"id":"72vf0z","archiveId":"omxuvl","title":"South Florida's Venezuelan community worried for their loved ones as powerful earthquakes strike","excerpt":"A state of emergency was declared by Venezuela's acting president as a result, with the airport closed due to structural damage.","content":"A state of emergency was declared by Venezuela's acting president as a result, with the airport closed due to structural damage.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-floridas-venezuelan-community-worried-for-their-loved-ones-as-powerful-earthquakes-strike/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:13:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F98d450d8-320e-4125-99a9-7496453abdef%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F19ca34b391b7211f249bad33750f007d%2Fb81de8ae8c8d20dce0e974293f24a31d.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-venezuelan-community-worried-for-their-loved-ones-as-powerful-earthquakes-strike"},{"id":"9ajn8m","archiveId":"9dvzi3","title":"South Florida marks 5 years since Surfside's Champlain Towers collapse as families still seek answers","excerpt":"Residents, family members and community leaders gathered early Wednesday morning in Surfside to mark five years since the collapse of Champlain Towers South, a tragedy that killed 98 people and forever changed the South Florida community.The annual Lighting of the Torch ceremony took place at 1:15 a","content":"Residents, family members and community leaders gathered early Wednesday morning in Surfside to mark five years since the collapse of Champlain Towers South, a tragedy that killed 98 people and forever changed the South Florida community.The annual Lighting of the Torch ceremony took place at 1:15 a.m., with the torch being lit at 1:22 a.m., the exact time the 12-story beachfront condominium partially collapsed on June 24, 2021. The solemn observance honored the victims, survivors and first responders involved in the unprecedented search and recovery effort.During the ceremony, one of the victims who was pulled from the collapsed building spoke about how grateful she is for the first responders who save her life.\"We still talk on a regular basis. They were there for my going away party to go to college. They were there for my high school volleyball games,\" Deven Gonzalez said. . \"They have honestly become a second part of my family. I honestly don't know what I would do without them and I am eternally grateful for the support that they gave me that night to continue to go on and the support that they give me today.\"First responders were able to save Gonzalez and her mother, but her father was among the 98 lives who were lost that morning.Later on Wednesday morning, the Town of Surfside hosted its fifth annual remembrance ceremony to honor those who were lost.Among those were were present for the ceremony were the parents of Anastasia Gromava, one of the victims who was 24 years old, staying at her friend's condo inside Champlain Towers South when the building collapsed.\"I feel like it was yesterday,\" her mother said. \"Of course life continues, but some part of our goes back to five years.\"Gromava's parents drove down from Tampa for the ceremony, like they've done every year since the tragedy.One of the deadliest building failures in U.S. historyThe collapse remains one of the deadliest building failures in U.S. history. In the weeks following the disaster, rescue crews worked around the clock at the site before ultimately recovering the remains of all 98 victims. The tragedy prompted changes to building inspection and condominium safety laws in Florida and sparked years of investigations into what caused the structure to fail.Just days before the fifth anniversary, federal investigators released new findings from their ongoing probe into the collapse. The National Institute of Standards and Technology said long-term corrosion and the failure of multiple slab-to-column connections likely contributed to a progressive collapse after weeks of structural deterioration. Investigators said their conclusions are based on two dozen computer simulations conducted over five years, though a final report has not yet been released.This aerial view, shows search and rescue personnel working on site after the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, on June 24, 2021. CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images The findings have drawn criticism from some victims' relatives, who say they still lack definitive answers about why the building fell.As the community marks five years since the collapse, many families say the pain remains fresh, and questions surrounding the disaster continue to linger.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/surfside-champlain-towers-south-collapse-5-year-anniversary-families-seek-answers/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Sergio  Candido","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:06:33.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2F619d73a1-e7b8-4274-8b1e-fbc936f1cf77%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F544de8c251a1916ad4747e7195e1179e%2Fcbsmiami-surfside-collapse-5-years-main-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-marks-5-years-since-surfsides-champlain-towers-collapse-as-families-still-seek-answers"},{"id":"swrtlg","archiveId":"rp7k1o","title":"Admiral’s Cove mansion leads Palm Beach luxury contracts at $19M","excerpt":"A mansion in Jupiter’s Admirals Cove topped Palm Beach County’s luxury market last week, landing a $19 million contract. Buyers signed 19 contracts between June 15 and 21, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team, which tracks listings in Palm Beach County above $3 milli","content":"A mansion in Jupiter’s Admirals Cove topped Palm Beach County’s luxury market last week, landing a $19 million contract. Buyers signed 19 contracts between June 15 and 21, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team, which tracks listings in Palm Beach County above $3 million. The previous report, published the last week of May, recorded 25 contracts totaling $227 million in asking dollar volume. The report for the first week of June was not published while its compiler was out of office. All of the properties marked pending last week were single-family homes. They totaled $143.7 million […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/24/jupiter-fla-mansion-asking-19-million-finds-buyer/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Grace McClung","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FJupiter-mansion-leads-Palm-Beach-luxury-contracts-at-19M-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"admirals-cove-mansion-leads-palm-beach-luxury-contracts-at-19m"},{"id":"d5hpo8","archiveId":"flykan","title":"Concern and anxiety in South Florida’s Venezuelan communities in wake of deadly earthquakes","excerpt":"South Florida’s Venezuelan communities are expressing concerns for loved ones back home in the aftermath of two powerful and deadly earthquakes that rocked the South American country. As heartbreaking images continue to pour in from Venezuela, thousands of people thousands of miles away are frantica","content":"South Florida’s Venezuelan communities are expressing concerns for loved ones back home in the aftermath of two powerful and deadly earthquakes that rocked the South American country. As heartbreaking images continue to pour in from Venezuela, thousands of people thousands of miles away are frantically calling loved ones to check on them. 7News spoke with Doral residents Mirian Maya and Nestor Ollarves about their families in the wake of Wednesday’s frightening temblors. Maya said she was able to teach her brother and his family, and they’re all OK. “My brother, he’s in Venezuela. He’s in Caracas/Maracaibo, and of course, I called him, and he’s great, so my first reaction was like, ‘OK, you answered my phone, you’re good,'” said a woman. “We start, you know, calling other family members in Caracas, and they were also good,” said Ollarves. The epicenter of the back-to-back earthquakes was Morón, a town located on the coast of the Carabobo State, about 360 miles west of Caracas. The quakes struck just after 6 p.m., and the images are absolutely devastating. In Doral, home to the largest Venezuelan exile population in the United States, Mayor Christi Fraga released a statement to residents in Spanish on Wednesday night, posted to her Instagram stories. It reads in part, “We are with all the families waiting for news from their loved ones … In the name of our city, we all give our solidarity.” Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado also took to social media. In an X post, the 58-year-old sent prayers to Venezuelans, writing, “May strength, serenity and solidarity prevail among us in the face of this difficult time.” Fear and anxiety continue to spread in Doral as people await more information. Maya said she’s shocked by the videos and pictures coming out of her home country. “I’ve never, you know, heard, seen or felt something like that in Venezuela, so seeing what’s going in, it was, you know, hurtful,” she said. “We are waiting to see what is going on, because not everybody is aware of, you know, the impact and the devastation of the city,” said Ollarves. As of Thursday morning, the death toll has risen to 164, with 971 people injured. The Global Empowerment Mission, which is based in Doral, is already mobilizing resources and teams to get over to the impacted communities in Venezuela as soon as possible. They are asking for the following items that can be dropped off at their warehouse in Doral: canned goods and other nonperishable foods household needs like air mattresses, duct tape, sleeping bags, suitcases and tents hygiene products like toothbrushes, toothpaste and toilet paper If you would like to donate directly to them, click here. For a list of other reputable resource organizations seeking donations, as well as websites registering those who have gone missing following the earthquakes in Venezuela, click here. Fraga is scheduled to host a news conference at 2 p.m. on Thursday.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/concern-and-anxiety-in-south-floridas-venezuelan-communities-in-wake-of-deadly-earthquakes/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:57:20.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260625_Venezuela_earhtquakes_search_and_rescue_efforts.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"concern-and-anxiety-in-south-floridas-venezuelan-communities-in-wake-of-deadly-earthquakes"},{"id":"89b1i1","archiveId":"yw1xg7","title":"Iconic Miami Hard Rock Cafe closing after 33 years at Bayside","excerpt":"The iconic Hard Rock Cafe in Miami at Bayside Marketplace will close its doors after 33 years, marking the end of an era.","content":"The iconic Hard Rock Cafe in Miami at Bayside Marketplace will close its doors after 33 years, marking the end of an era.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/iconic-miami-hard-rock-cafe-closing-after-33-years-at-bayside-40561068/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Olee Fowler","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:07:00.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2Funnamed-1_dfbbb9-e1782252579868.webp","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"iconic-miami-hard-rock-cafe-closing-after-33-years-at-bayside"},{"id":"xoy95p","archiveId":"ruiavg","title":"Helping Miami-Dade Seniors Combat Food Insecurity","excerpt":"Food insecurity remains a growing challenge across Miami-Dade County, particularly among older adults living on fixed incomes. Rising grocery prices, housing costs, and transportation barriers have made it increasingly difficult for many seniors to access nutritious meals. For vulnerable older adult","content":"Food insecurity remains a growing challenge across Miami-Dade County, particularly among older adults living on fixed incomes. Rising grocery prices, housing costs, and transportation barriers have made it increasingly difficult for many seniors to access nutritious meals. For vulnerable older adults, food insecurity impacts far more than hunger, it affects health, independence, and overall quality […] The post Helping Miami-Dade Seniors Combat Food Insecurity first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/helping-miami-dade-seniors-combat-food-insecurity/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:47:36.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FFront-Cover-Photo-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"helping-miami-dade-seniors-combat-food-insecurity"},{"id":"nz1cdo","archiveId":"7q5cms","title":"10 Things Miami-Dade Must Do Now to Become #1","excerpt":"10 Things Miami-Dade Must Do Now to Become #1 By Grant Miller I was born in Miami-Dade. I went to school here, went to college here, and built my life here. I raised our children here. They went to college here. Miami-Dade is not just a place I write about. It is my home, my […] The post 10 Things M","content":"10 Things Miami-Dade Must Do Now to Become #1 By Grant Miller I was born in Miami-Dade. I went to school here, went to college here, and built my life here. I raised our children here. They went to college here. Miami-Dade is not just a place I write about. It is my home, my […] The post 10 Things Miami-Dade Must Do Now to Become #1 first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/10-things-miami-dade-must-do-now-to-become-1-2/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Grant Miller, Publisher","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:40:47.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-6-696x417-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"10-things-miami-dade-must-do-now-to-become-1"},{"id":"6l9n2h","archiveId":"xcm8um","title":"4 people accused of cheating on Miami-Dade Driver's License written exam using hidden cameras and microphones","excerpt":"Miami-Dade County officials are investigating a scheme where at least four people allegedly used hidden electronic devices to cheat on written driver's license exams, the county tax collector said.Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fern&aacute;ndez said the suspects were caught at multiple testi","content":"Miami-Dade County officials are investigating a scheme where at least four people allegedly used hidden electronic devices to cheat on written driver's license exams, the county tax collector said.Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fern&aacute;ndez said the suspects were caught at multiple testing locations using concealed cameras, microphones, and other recording equipment to transmit test questions to accomplices outside the facilities.The alleged scheme came to light after an employee at a testing center noticed a test-taker appearing to speak during the exam.\"When they started the test, one of our officers in the office looked at them and said, 'What are you doing? Who are you talking to?\" Fern&aacute;ndez told CBS News Miami.A subsequent review of surveillance footage allegedly showed the individual communicating with someone off-site. In another instance, investigators identified a gray button on a test-taker's shirt as a concealed camera.\"The other person is looking through the camera, through the screen at our location,\" Fern&aacute;ndez said. \"They see the questions and the other person tries to tell them the answers.\"Fern&aacute;ndez declined to specify which testing locations were affected, citing an ongoing investigation. He also did not disclose whether the individuals were taking standard or commercial driver's license exams.While Fern&aacute;ndez confirmed that the suspects were not arrested, he stated that the incidents had been documented in their records to prevent future fraud attempts.\"These people are going to have something in their record so when they come again to our office, we know that these people already tried to commit fraud,\" Fern&aacute;ndez said.The news prompted frustration from customers at local testing centers.\"I think it's disgraceful,\" said 85-year-old Mel Kessler.Fern&aacute;ndez emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that obtaining a license is a privilege that requires knowledge of traffic laws. He also rejected the suggestion that the incidents were driven by language barriers, even though the exam is currently offered only in English.The investigation remains active. Officials have not released the identities of the suspects or indicated whether criminal charges will be filed.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-dade-drivers-license-cheating-allegations-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Ivan  Taylor","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:29:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2Fc377f1e7-c082-4615-a655-07886944c379%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fb12bd55821b9aedff976eec50f873b6a%2Fsnapshot-14.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"4-people-accused-of-cheating-on-miami-dade-drivers-license-written-exam-using-hidden-cameras-and-mic"},{"id":"t1neaf","archiveId":"efty7z","title":"Vinícius Júnior scores 2 goals as Brazil beats Scotland 3-0 to win its World Cup group","excerpt":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Vinícius Júnior made it look easy. So did Brazil. Vinícius scored two goals — one of them practically into an empty net to open the scoring — and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the knockout stage as the Group C winner. Viní","content":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Vinícius Júnior made it look easy. So did Brazil. Vinícius scored two goals — one of them practically into an empty net to open the scoring — and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the knockout stage as the Group C winner. Vinícius — who has a goal in all three of Brazil’s group matches — scored in the seventh minute and again just before halftime, tying Norway’s Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé with of France with four goals, one behind Lionel Messi of Argentina. Matheus Cunha also scored for the Seleção, who reached the knockout rounds for the 15th consecutive World Cup. Morocco finished second in the group and also advanced, rallying to beat Haiti 4-2. After a lackluster 1-1 draw against Morocco in its opener, Brazil — facing pressure to win its first World Cup title since 2002 — followed with a 3-0 win over Haiti, and coach Carlo Ancelotti said he saw gradual improvement from his team during the group stage. “We are working to play the best that we can,” he said. “But the goal is not to play well. We know that playing well is easier to win, but the goal is to win. … If we win the World Cup, we played well. If we don’t win the World Cup, we played really bad.” Taking advantage of an early Scotland mistake on Wednesday, Vinícius received a pass from 19-year-old striker Rayan and took a quick touch to get by goalkeeper Angus Gunn for an easy finish and a 1-0 lead. He capitalized on another miscue by the Scots later in the first half with a header from close range. “It’s always important to be scoring goals,” Vinícius said in Portuguese. “It’s important to be playing great matches, and I managed to do that. I was able to perform very well and improve. Throughout my years with the national team, there were times when I couldn’t quite show my true game.” Neymar entered as a substitute in the 76th, making his debut after a right calf injury sidelined him for Brazil’s first two matches. The majority-Brazilian crowd at Hard Rock Stadium began chanting his name midway through the second half as he got off the bench and began doing warmup sprints on the sideline — and fans roared as he trotted onto the pitch. “I think he deserved the opportunity to play, which is why I gave him the opportunity to play,” Ancelotti said through an interpreter. “I think he did well even though he played for just a few minutes.” Neymar is Brazil’s career scoring leader with 79 goals in 130 international appearances. The 34-year-old forward appeared in each of the past three World Cups for Brazil, scoring eight goals. Scotland is playing in its first World Cup since 1998 and has become one of the more interesting teams of the tournament. Its dedicated fans, known as the Tartan Army, brought a party atmosphere to the Boston and Miami areas ahead of their team’s matches. Scotland hasn’t advanced past the group stage in nine tries. “We knew they were a top side,” Scotland’s Nathan Patterson said. “They have massive threats. We were trying to nullify the threats — and obviously giving them easy goals is not what you need.”","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/2026-world-cup/vinicius-junior-scores-2-goals-as-brazil-beats-scotland-3-0-to-win-its-world-cup-group/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:23:01.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062426-vini-jr-brazil-vs-scotland-world-cup.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"vincius-jnior-scores-2-goals-as-brazil-beats-scotland-3-0-to-win-its-world-cup-group"},{"id":"s7fewm","archiveId":"kbghww","title":"Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday with Argentina teammates during a joyful World Cup","excerpt":"MEXICO CITY (AP) — Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday during a World Cup that, at least for now, has brought him nothing but joy: Defending champion Argentina has already qualified for the knockout stage, and its captain has become the tournament’s career scoring leader. Messi ma","content":"MEXICO CITY (AP) — Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday during a World Cup that, at least for now, has brought him nothing but joy: Defending champion Argentina has already qualified for the knockout stage, and its captain has become the tournament’s career scoring leader. Messi marked the occasion alongside his teammates at Argentina’s training base in Kansas City, Missouri. This is his sixth World Cup and the fifth time he’s had a birthday during the tournament. The exception was the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which was played in November and December. Messi has scored all of Argentina’s goals so far: three in its opening win over Algeria and two more in its victory over Austria. He has 18 for his World Cup career, two better than Miroslav Klose and Kylian Mbappé. On social media, Messi shared a photo of himself with a cake, alongside some of his teammates. The cake was from Pan Caliente, a Kansas City bakery owned by an Argentine pastry chef. In another picture, Argentina players posed alongside Messi, all wearing T-shirts featuring a personal photo of themselves with the captain. “To the man who changed our lives, gave us unforgettable moments, and made us believe that dreams are possible… The best part wasn’t just seeing it — it was living it with you! Happy birthday, Captain; we love you. May you be immensely happy,” the T-shirts read, according to a social media post by forward Julián Álvarez. FIFA, his club Inter Miami and his former club Barcelona were among those sending birthday wishes to Messi. In his hometown of Rosario, around 5,000 kids from local schools sang “Happy Birthday,” and a few even brought cakes.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/2026-world-cup/lionel-messi-celebrates-his-39th-birthday-with-argentina-teammates-during-a-joyful-world-cup/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:33:08.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2025%2F06%2F250629_Lionel_Messi_FIFA_Club_World_Cup.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lionel-messi-celebrates-his-39th-birthday-with-argentina-teammates-during-a-joyful-world-cup"},{"id":"khddxe","archiveId":"ce7mdr","title":"Rhum Barbancourt double-distills its rum for high-quality, authentic results","excerpt":"Taste the true soul of Haiti in this elegant spirit.","content":"Taste the true soul of Haiti in this elegant spirit.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/sponsored/rhum-barbancourt-double-distills-rum-40559162/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Carolina del Busto","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:51:24.000Z","category":"nightlife","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FBarbancourt_KV-Range_RVB_US_16x9.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"rhum-barbancourt-double-distills-its-rum-for-high-quality-authentic-results"},{"id":"txpsid","archiveId":"590h9h","title":"Where to find Scotland’s Tartan Army in Miami","excerpt":"The Tartan Army has taken over South Florida. Here's where Scotland fans are partying in Miami before the showdown with Brazil.","content":"The Tartan Army has taken over South Florida. Here's where Scotland fans are partying in Miami before the showdown with Brazil.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/where-to-find-scotlands-tartan-army-in-miami-40561017/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Nicole Lopez-Alvar","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:14:21.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FScreen-Shot-2026-06-23-at-1.26.05-PM.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"where-to-find-scotlands-tartan-army-in-miami"},{"id":"newo4f","archiveId":"e3fnfn","title":"Concern and anxiety in South Florida’s Venezuelan communities in wake of deadly earthquakes; GEM asking for donations","excerpt":"South Florida’s Venezuelan communities are expressing concerns for loved ones back home in the aftermath of two powerful and deadly earthquakes that rocked the South American country, and now a local organization is preparing to send help. As heartbreaking images continue to pour in from Venezuela, ","content":"South Florida’s Venezuelan communities are expressing concerns for loved ones back home in the aftermath of two powerful and deadly earthquakes that rocked the South American country, and now a local organization is preparing to send help. As heartbreaking images continue to pour in from Venezuela, thousands of people thousands of miles away are frantically calling loved ones to check on them. 7News spoke with several of these local residents about their families in the wake of Wednesday’s frightening temblors. “My brother, he’s in Venezuela. He’s in Caracas/Maracaibo, and of course, I called him, and he’s great, so my first reaction was like, ‘OK, you answered my phone, you’re good,'” said a woman. “We start, you know, calling other family members in Caracas, and they were also good,” said a man. The epicenter of the back-to-back earthquakes was Morón, a town located on the coast of the Carabobo State, about 360 miles west of Caracas. The quakes struck just after 6 p.m., and the images are absolutely devastating. In Doral, home to the largest Venezuelan exile population in the United States, Mayor Christi Fraga posted a message to residents in Spanish in her Instagram stories, saying in part, “We are with all the families waiting for news from their loved ones … In the name of our city, we all give our solidarity.” Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado also took to social media. In an X post, the 58-year-old sent prayers to Venezuelans, writing, “May strength, serenity and solidarity prevail among us in the face of this difficult time.” Fear and anxiety continue to spread in Doral as people await more information. “I’ve never, you know, heard, seen or felt something like that in Venezuela,” said a woman. “We are waiting to see what is going on, because not everybody is aware of, you know, the impact and the devastation of the city,” said a man. As of Thursday morning, the death toll has risen to 164, with 971 people injured. The Global Empowerment Mission, which is based in Doral, is already mobilizing resources and teams to get over to the impacted communities in Venezuela as soon as possible. They are asking for the following items that can be dropped off at their warehouse in Doral: canned goods and other nonperishable foods household needs like air mattresses, duct tape, sleeping bags, suitcases and tents hygiene products like toothbrushes, toothpaste and toilet paper If you would like to donate directly to them, click here. For a list of other reputable resource organizations seeking donations, as well as websites registering those who have gone missing following the earthquakes in Venezuela, click here.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/concern-and-anxiety-in-south-floridas-venezuelan-communities-in-wake-of-deadly-earthquakes-gem-asking-for-donations/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:57:20.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260625_Venezuela_earhtquakes_search_and_rescue_efforts.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"concern-and-anxiety-in-south-floridas-venezuelan-communities-in-wake-of-deadly-earthquakes-gem-askin"},{"id":"gaguqk","archiveId":"qrx5i2","title":"Brazil beats Scotland 3-0 to win its World Cup group and advance to knockout round in Miami Stadium","excerpt":"Vin&iacute;cius J&uacute;nior scored two goals, Matheus Cunha also scored and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the knockout stage as the Group C winner.Vin&iacute;cius &mdash; who has a goal in all three of Brazil's group matches &mdash; scored in the ","content":"Vin&iacute;cius J&uacute;nior scored two goals, Matheus Cunha also scored and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the knockout stage as the Group C winner.Vin&iacute;cius &mdash; who has a goal in all three of Brazil's group matches &mdash; scored in the seventh minute and again just before halftime, tying Norway's Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbapp&eacute; with of France with four goals, one behind Lionel Messi of Argentina.Brazil reached the knockout rounds for the 15th consecutive World Cup. Morocco finished second in the group and also advanced, rallying to beat Haiti 4-2.Neymar entered as a substitute in the 76th, making his debut after a right calf injury sidelined him for Brazil's first two matches. The majority-Brazilian crowd at Hard Rock Stadium began chanting his name midway through the second half as he got off the bench and began doing warmup sprints on the sideline &mdash; and fans roared as he trotted onto the pitch.Neymar is Brazil's career scoring leader with 79 goals in 130 international appearances. The 34-year-old forward appeared in each of the past three World Cups for Brazil, scoring eight goals.Scotland is playing in its first World Cup since 1998 and has become one of the more interesting teams of the tournament. 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Known for its handcrafted tacos, burritos, fajitas, and signature dishes, Hermanos Cantina Grill offers guests a true taste of Mexico while cr","content":"Located in the heart of Coral Gables, Hermanos Cantina Grill brings together authentic Mexican flavors, fresh ingredients, and a welcoming family atmosphere. Known for its handcrafted tacos, burritos, fajitas, and signature dishes, Hermanos Cantina Grill offers guests a true taste of Mexico while creating a vibrant dining experience for friends, families, and the local community. […] The post From tacos to burritos, every bite tells a story at Hermanos Cantina Grill first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/from-tacos-to-burritos-every-bite-tells-a-story-at-hermanos-cantina-grill/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-24T14:52:14.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-86.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"from-tacos-to-burritos-every-bite-tells-a-story-at-hermanos-cantina-grill"},{"id":"ems217","archiveId":"ma7hyh","title":"Storms in South Florida move inward as rain chances begin to dissipate","excerpt":"The burst of storms will now move to the inland of South Florida as drier air comes into the metro area.","content":"The burst of storms will now move to the inland of South Florida as drier air comes into the metro area.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/storms-in-south-florida-move-inward-as-rain-chances-begin-to-dissipate/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-25T00:11:00.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2F6aa77aa3-55a6-4950-adf4-5b8d541b2398%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F719208a31d97329031731fa362aee000%2F8d9e5cacef719518da62fb89a3a06c24.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"storms-in-south-florida-move-inward-as-rain-chances-begin-to-dissipate"},{"id":"bj6m9h","archiveId":"r0a0fa","title":"Miami-Dade cracks down on cheating in driver's license exams","excerpt":"The County said it caught multiple people attempting to cheat on their exams.","content":"The County said it caught multiple people attempting to cheat on their exams.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-dade-cracks-down-on-cheating-in-drivers-license-exams/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:56:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F25%2Fc631e23d-8669-4f30-a1c8-6641f33a9fa6%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F39e244ba67354e089bb2b742cd0330bc%2Fb43d3d6d11902856856d0f420e4ab4b9.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-cracks-down-on-cheating-in-drivers-license-exams"},{"id":"b5khql","archiveId":"rivwgu","title":"The World Cup Is Here. Are We Making the Most of It?","excerpt":"The FIFA World Cup has arrived in Miami-Dade, and with it comes more than soccer. It brings visitors, investment, international attention, and a chance to showcase our community to the world. But here’s the question I’ve been asking myself: What has the World Cup meant for you? Have you attended a w","content":"The FIFA World Cup has arrived in Miami-Dade, and with it comes more than soccer. It brings visitors, investment, international attention, and a chance to showcase our community to the world. But here’s the question I’ve been asking myself: What has the World Cup meant for you? Have you attended a watch party? Visited a […] The post The World Cup Is Here. Are We Making the Most of It? first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/doraltribune/the-world-cup-is-here-are-we-making-the-most-of-it/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Mayor of Doral Christi Fraga","publishDate":"2026-06-24T14:45:40.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-template-1.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-world-cup-is-here-are-we-making-the-most-of-it"},{"id":"19yxl6","archiveId":"8kmj59","title":"Your Team Could Be Using AI Better by Next Week. VirtuWorks Will Show Them How, Free.","excerpt":"Most business teams are already using AI. They are pasting things into ChatGPT, experimenting with Copilot, figuring it out on their own. The problem is not effort. The problem is that without proper guidance, teams miss the most powerful capabilities, create real compliance risks they do not know a","content":"Most business teams are already using AI. They are pasting things into ChatGPT, experimenting with Copilot, figuring it out on their own. The problem is not effort. The problem is that without proper guidance, teams miss the most powerful capabilities, create real compliance risks they do not know about, and never build the habits that […] The post Your Team Could Be Using AI Better by Next Week. VirtuWorks Will Show Them How, Free. first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-beach-news/your-team-could-be-using-ai-better-by-next-week-virtuworks-will-show-them-how-free/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Miami Beach Chamber","publishDate":"2026-06-24T14:27:25.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-85.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"your-team-could-be-using-ai-better-by-next-week-virtuworks-will-show-them-how-free"},{"id":"pj3lax","archiveId":"7lhoc3","title":"Palm Beach-based contractor is behind Washington D.C. reflecting pool swamp","excerpt":"Maybe the swamp was the friends we paid along the way?","content":"Maybe the swamp was the friends we paid along the way?","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/palm-beach-based-contractor-is-behind-washington-d-c-reflecting-pool-swamp-40560889/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"B. Scott McLendon","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:57:44.000Z","category":"beach","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FReflecting-pool-Photo-by-Chip-Somodevilla_Getty-Images.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"palm-beach-based-contractor-is-behind-washington-dc-reflecting-pool-swamp"},{"id":"1uum1x","archiveId":"u0z66x","title":"FIFA Fan Fest heats up with excitement from Brazilian, Scottish fans for World Cup match","excerpt":"Soccer fans received a first-class seat to the fun at the FIFA Fan Fest in Bayfront Park. 7News asked soccer fans about their thoughts ahead of Scotland’s and Brazil’s World Cup match that took place Wednesday night. “Great,” said a Scot fan. “It’s gonna be 3-2 to Scotland,” said a Scot fan. Inside ","content":"Soccer fans received a first-class seat to the fun at the FIFA Fan Fest in Bayfront Park. 7News asked soccer fans about their thoughts ahead of Scotland’s and Brazil’s World Cup match that took place Wednesday night. “Great,” said a Scot fan. “It’s gonna be 3-2 to Scotland,” said a Scot fan. Inside the FIFA Fan Fest, fans of Scotland and Brazil were battling the heat but finding the fun. Wearing a kilt in South Florida heat may intimidate some, but for the Tartan army, it’s just another day. “I’m trying, man. I’m trying. I’ve lost a few inches,” said a Scot fan. The Tartan Army’s party started in Boston before descending on South Florida. But they aren’t the only ones having fun. Brazilian fans are bringing the party too. “I was born in Brazil, born and raised, and then when I met him, I got him into soccer and the World Cup,” said Brazilian fan Kelvin Pereira. Brazilian fans at Fan Fest watched their team cruise to victory as Brazil took the win, 3-0. “I watched last game here at Fan Fest against Haiti, great game, but this game today I was not expecting a three-nothing, great game, I loved it,” said a Brazilian fan. While the Tartan Army didn’t have much to cheer for the match against Brazil, the Scottish fans made the most out of the experience, too. “We’re here to have fun, we’re here to enjoy being here, and that’s it,” said a Scot fan. Even the little ones made the most out of a scotland lost. “It’s okay, I don’t really care. I just came here to have fun,” said a young Scot fan. The Fan Fest has drawn thousands of people daily to Bayfront Park during the World Cup to watch the games on big screens. With as many as 30,000 soccer fans taking in the sights and sounds of South Florida, it’s kept event organizers busy for years, leading up to today. “We’ve done our job, we hope in trying to showcase the many countries, the many matches, the culture, all community-based. These are communities that are coming out, and they’re enjoying it, and that’s a huge reward for us at the end of the day,” said Randi Freedman, senior executive producer of Fan Fest. Soccer fans can also catch the World Cup fun on WSVN Channel 7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/fifa-fan-fest-heats-up-with-excitement-from-brazilian-scottish-fans-for-world-cup-match/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:41:08.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062426-FIFA-Fan-Fest-heats-up-with-excitement-from-Brazilian-Scottish-fans-ahead-of-World-Cup-showdown.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-fan-fest-heats-up-with-excitement-from-brazilian-scottish-fans-for-world-cup-match"},{"id":"ainp5s","archiveId":"ac55fv","title":"Former University of Miami football player accused of murdering teammate faces new drug charge from 2024 incident","excerpt":"Former University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones, who is currently in custody awaiting trial for the murder of his former teammate Bryan Pata, is now facing a new charge.According to an arrest form, Jones was accused of having illegal drugs on him while he was in jail, with this latest arres","content":"Former University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones, who is currently in custody awaiting trial for the murder of his former teammate Bryan Pata, is now facing a new charge.According to an arrest form, Jones was accused of having illegal drugs on him while he was in jail, with this latest arrest stemming from an incident more than two years ago.Jones appeared in bond court on Wednesday.According to the arrest form, on March 27, 2024, a detective with the then-Miami-Dade Police Department went to the Metro West Detention Center regarding contraband found in the jail.The detective met with a K-9 officer who said a half-sheet and 17 individually torn sheets with suspected K-2 was found on Jones, who was an inmate at the time awaiting the first trial, according to the arrest form.According to the arrest form, the half-sheet of paper was found in Jones' shirt sleeve, and the individually torn sheets of paper were found in his waistband.The detective downloaded the test results from the crime lab, and the paper allegedly found on Jones back in 2024 tested positive for ADB-BUTINACA, a compound found in synthetic marijuana.This latest charge comes as Jones is about to go to trial for a second time in the murder of University of Miami football player Bryan Pata back in 2006.CBS News Miami reached out to Jones' lawyer who said, \"Even though these allegations are from March 2024, over two years ago, we are just learning about this. We will be looking into these allegations and addressing this as soon as we receive more information.\"Jones is currently still in custody, and the judge gave him a $2,500 bond for this latest charge.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/rashaun-jones-new-drug-charges-jail-2024-incident/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Nikiya  Carrero","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:57:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2Fcbd817e4-c80a-4465-8e99-8c0eadbf2448%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F2043898d5923e9b4668f72f7244585be%2Fcbsmiami-rashaun-jones-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-university-of-miami-football-player-accused-of-murdering-teammate-faces-new-drug-charge-from-"},{"id":"7qm1ms","archiveId":"e257zi","title":"Brazil defeats Scotland in 3-0 win as fans pack Miami Stadium for highly-anticipated showdown","excerpt":"The energy at Miami Stadium reached a new level on Wednesday night as Brazil defeated Scotland in the highly-anticipated FIFA World Cup group stage matchup. Brazil fans waved their flags and erupted in celebration after their team secured the victory, while Scottish fans reflected on the tough loss ","content":"The energy at Miami Stadium reached a new level on Wednesday night as Brazil defeated Scotland in the highly-anticipated FIFA World Cup group stage matchup. Brazil fans waved their flags and erupted in celebration after their team secured the victory, while Scottish fans reflected on the tough loss against one of the tournament’s heavyweight. “Go Brazil!” said a fan holding up a replica World Cup trophy. “Rubbish mate, rubbish,” said a Scottish fan. Wednesday night’s match marked the fifth time these teams have faced each other in FIFA World Cup competition, adding another chapter to a long-running international rivalry. “This is the best organized World Cup ever. I’ve been to three and this is the best,” said a Scottish fan. “It was a great match. I actually thought it would be a little bit more even. I thought Scotland would come out hard and be tough for who they are, but no, the score line definitely reflected Brazil growing into the tournament and getting better and better,” said a Brazilian fan. For Scotland fans, the loss was disappointing but many were proud of the players. “It’s really hard. We were up in a group with the two of the top 10 teams in the world, and we’re not quite there, but the guys worked really hard, and we’re proud of them, of course,” said a Scottish fan. “Brazil was unmatched and we saw that tonight so it was a great game,” said another fan. Despite the result, Scotland fans said it did little to dampen their pride in seeing their national team compete on soccer’s biggest stage and they plan to continue the party. “After party! We got nothing else. South Beach, South Beach!” said a Scotland fan. “No Scotland, no party.” Earlier in the day, as fans arrived to Miami Gardens, many expected an epic night on the pitch. “It’s an absolute dream to be playing Brazil, absolute. Playing Brazil at the World Cup is the ultimate experience for me,” said a Scottish fan. “I hope Brazil will be the champion in this Cup. I hope so,” said a Brazilian fan. The gloomy skies didn’t dampen people’s spirits in the fan zone. “Miami is like this, raining a lot but stops quickly, and you have, oh my god, I feel like I’m in a sauna now,” said a Brazilian fan. The Tartan Army showed their pride in Hollywood early Wednesday as they made their way to Miami Gardens for the game. “No Scotland, no party,” said a member of the Tartan Army. Brazilians dressed up and showed off their passion, too. “I think Brazil do a very beautiful game because today you have a very good environment here with a lot of Brazilian fans, and it matters to play today, so it had extra confident and an extra boost to win this game,” said a Brazilian fan. Soccer fans can also catch the World Cup fun on WSVN Channel 7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/brazil-defeats-scotland-in-3-0-win-as-fans-pack-miami-stadium-for-highly-anticipated-showdown/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:52:25.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062426-Tartan-Army-and-Brazilian-fans-bring-unmatched-pride-to-Miami-Stadium-ahead-of-Scotland-vs.-Brazil-World-Cup-match.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"brazil-defeats-scotland-in-3-0-win-as-fans-pack-miami-stadium-for-highly-anticipated-showdown"},{"id":"x4vs2k","archiveId":"g7jhw0","title":"From the Everglades to the Nation’s Capital: It’s Working","excerpt":"The Everglades Foundation brought dozens of partners, board members, and clean water advocates to Washington, D.C., for a powerful two days of celebration and conversation in support of America’s Everglades. From a memorable evening at the National Archives Museum to a full day of meetings on Capito","content":"The Everglades Foundation brought dozens of partners, board members, and clean water advocates to Washington, D.C., for a powerful two days of celebration and conversation in support of America’s Everglades. From a memorable evening at the National Archives Museum to a full day of meetings on Capitol Hill, the message remains clear: Everglades Restoration Is […] The post From the Everglades to the Nation’s Capital: It’s Working first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/palmetto-bay-featured/clean-water-champions-descend-on-washington-d-c-at-everglades-foundation-summit/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"William Kress","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:12:48.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FRep-Debbie-Wasserman-Schultz-with-The-Everglades-Foundation-Founding-Director-Mary-Barley-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"from-the-everglades-to-the-nations-capital-its-working"},{"id":"bw0dub","archiveId":"hgwgcr","title":"FIFA fans celebrate Scotland vs Brazil match at Miami Stadium","excerpt":"Just before the match, fans are celebrating being able to see their teams compete.","content":"Just before the match, fans are celebrating being able to see their teams compete.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/fifa-fans-celebrate-scotland-vs-brazil-match-at-miami-stadium/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:39:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2Faa79d350-bdaa-49e7-baf1-c00c53183eef%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F95ecdf49ce9ace3c7661e19b7732e2fc%2F8f7cc7e17ec28e0521fb5d72a47399ae.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-fans-celebrate-scotland-vs-brazil-match-at-miami-stadium"},{"id":"r0hdjz","archiveId":"esbyth","title":"Scottish, Brazilian fans embrace joy of being at final match of group play in World Cup at Miami Stadium","excerpt":"As fans made their way to Miami Stadium to see Brazil battle Scotland in their critical last match of the group stage, many made sure to take some time to soak in the moment before the game. While they’re opponents on the pitch, it was hard to tell fans of either team were rooting against each other","content":"As fans made their way to Miami Stadium to see Brazil battle Scotland in their critical last match of the group stage, many made sure to take some time to soak in the moment before the game. While they’re opponents on the pitch, it was hard to tell fans of either team were rooting against each other with the sheer amount of love for their squads and soccer on display around the stadium. Brazilian fans danced and waved the green and yellow flag of their country. Not looking to be outdone, Scotland’s Tartan Army put on their own show, playing bagpipes and singing their unofficial anthem for everyone to hear. “No Scotland, no party!” a group of Scottish fans sang. The Tartan Army even recruited fans with no particular allegiance in Wednesday’s affair to their side. “I’m American, I just got adopted by these guys,” said a newly anointed Scottish fan. No matter which team they end up rooting for, every fan has had an unforgettable time enjoying the South Florida experience. “Miami has been really friendly to us so we’re loving life,” said a Scottish fan. “The weather’s really good and it doesn’t rain as much as Scotland so I’d say that’s great,” said a Scottish fan. When it was time to get serious, fans had no doubt who would come out on top. “Brazil, Brazil, Brazil,” said a Brazilian fan. “Brazil win 3-0,” said a second Brazilian fan. “Brazil is going to win, we’re the best and Brazil is going to win,” said a third Brazilian fan. Scottish fans believe it will be a tight match. “2-1 Scotland,” said a Scottish fan. “I think Scotland’s going to win 2-1,” said a second Scottish fan. Leading up to kickoff at 6 p.m., authorities were seen securing the stadium and guiding thousands of fans inside. Officials were also reminding people over speakers that those without a ticket to the game should not come to the stadium. While only one team can win, it’s clear that both fanbases were partying long before the game could start and have no plans of slowing down.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/scottish-brazilian-fans-embrace-joy-of-being-at-final-match-of-group-play-in-world-cup-at-miami-stadium/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:49:16.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062426-scotland-fans-before-match-against-brazil-world-cup.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scottish-brazilian-fans-embrace-joy-of-being-at-final-match-of-group-play-in-world-cup-at-miami-stad"},{"id":"t9wgbs","archiveId":"c62xtx","title":"South Florida’s top deals: Sunset Island site sells for $35M","excerpt":"🏆 Residential: Miami Beach had the priciest home sale recorded in South Florida, with the $35 million sale of 2131 Lake Avenue on Sunset Islands. The seller was a trust with Michele Ammirata as trustee. The buyer was Berjan 2132 LLC. The waterfront property spans 3,700 square feet and appears to ha","content":"🏆 Residential: Miami Beach had the priciest home sale recorded in South Florida, with the $35 million sale of 2131 Lake Avenue on Sunset Islands. The seller was a trust with Michele Ammirata as trustee. The buyer was Berjan 2132 LLC. The waterfront property spans 3,700 square feet and appears to have been sold as a development site. The seller had owned the property for decades. 🏆 Commercial: Miami Beach also had the top commercial deal to hit records in the region. Le Petit Papillon Montessori Corporation sold four parcels of a school property at 997 and 1021 Biarritz Drive, […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/24/south-florida-top-real-estate-deals-june-23-2026/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Mary Diduch","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSouth-Floridas-top-deals-Sunset-Island-site-sells-for-35M-1-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-top-deals-sunset-island-site-sells-for-35m"},{"id":"un1egw","archiveId":"7ov0hz","title":"Where to find a hot international lover during the World Cup in Miami","excerpt":"The tournament could be your ticket to dual citizenship (or a fun summer fling).","content":"The tournament could be your ticket to dual citizenship (or a fun summer fling).","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/where-to-find-a-hot-international-lover-during-the-world-cup-in-miami-40560998/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Asha Elias","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:34:14.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FWorld-Cup-fans-in-ocean-Photo-by-Joe-RaedleGetty-Images.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"where-to-find-a-hot-international-lover-during-the-world-cup-in-miami"},{"id":"q3cy4k","archiveId":"epdwyj","title":"Miami Design District brings another marquee mixed-use project","excerpt":"Another mixed-use project designed by a globally recognized architecture firm is coming to the Miami Design District. Miami Design District Associates and Raycliff Capital plan to build Sweetbird North, an eight-story, 120,500-square-foot office-and-retail project that will include more than 92,000 ","content":"Another mixed-use project designed by a globally recognized architecture firm is coming to the Miami Design District. Miami Design District Associates and Raycliff Capital plan to build Sweetbird North, an eight-story, 120,500-square-foot office-and-retail project that will include more than 92,000 square feet of office space and 22,500 square feet of retail, according to a press release. Construction is expected to kick off in August and wrap up in early 2028. The developer, a joint venture between Craig Robins’ Dacra, L Catterton Real Estate and Brookfield Properties, tapped global architecture firm Snøhetta to design the development which will rise on a […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/23/miami-design-district-brings-another-office-retail-hub/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Eman Elshahawy","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:30:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMiami-Design-District-Brings-Another-Office-Retail-Hub-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-design-district-brings-another-marquee-mixed-use-project"},{"id":"v32qgc","archiveId":"n7xsat","title":"Fort Lauderdale's planned development, \"Uptown Urban Village,\" hopes to be a new \"live, work, play\" destination","excerpt":"A business district near the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is undergoing a major transformation, with city planners and local business owners looking to rebrand the area near Cypress Creek Road and Andrews Avenue as a new \"live, work, play\" destination known as Uptown Urban Village.The area, whi","content":"A business district near the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is undergoing a major transformation, with city planners and local business owners looking to rebrand the area near Cypress Creek Road and Andrews Avenue as a new \"live, work, play\" destination known as Uptown Urban Village.The area, which typically experiences high foot traffic during lunch hours, is seeing a surge in development. More than 3,000 apartments are in the pipeline for the immediate area, with an additional 4,000 planned for nearby Pompano Beach. A new Super Target store is also planned for the development.Adam Siegel, owner of Adam & Joe's Eatery, noted the impact the planned residential growth will have on the district.\"Between the two areas, within a mile and a half of here, we have about 7,000 new apartments going up that'll be occupied in the next two years,\" Siegel said. \"It's, yeah, it's great.\"Jim Hetzel, Fort Lauderdale's urban design and planning manager, has been working on the project since 2014. He envisions an aesthetic similar to existing South Florida hubs.\"It could be like a Fat Village, which is near downtown, or maybe like a little bit like a Wynwood, maybe not as artsy, but that kind of vibe would be something to strive for,\" Hetzel said.City officials plan to install signage and markers to help define the new district and to incorporate parks and walking trails. Siegel anticipates that the area will see a significant increase in residents within the next three to four years, with the project expected to reach substantial completion within five years.The City of Fort Lauderdale released a map of the new developments in \"Uptown Urban Village.\" City of Fort Lauderdale","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/fort-lauderdale-uptown-urban-village-development-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Ted  Scouten","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:01:09.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F913675cb-3529-491e-b4fe-9f7451e124ce%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F62d2c69ff1ddb43d739a38c9311a35db%2Fsnapshot-11.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fort-lauderdales-planned-development-uptown-urban-village-hopes-to-be-a-new-live-work-play-destinati"},{"id":"1nafa4","archiveId":"sojccg","title":"Officials scale back crews fighting brush fires in West Miami-Dade as blazes get contained","excerpt":"Officials are scaling back their response to multiple brush fires that erupted in West Miami-Dade. Photos sent by a passenger aboard a flight heading to Miami International Airport shows the fires are nearly completely put out after burning for more than a week. At one point, authorities shut down s","content":"Officials are scaling back their response to multiple brush fires that erupted in West Miami-Dade. Photos sent by a passenger aboard a flight heading to Miami International Airport shows the fires are nearly completely put out after burning for more than a week. At one point, authorities shut down sections of Krome Avenue as crews battled the flames. A smaller number of crews will remain in the area in case those embers flare up again. The wildfires have burned more than 22,000 acres since they first started. Officials say each of them are at least 85% contained.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/officials-scale-back-crews-fighting-brush-fires-in-west-miami-dade-as-blazes-get-contained/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:35:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062426-west-miami-dade-brush-fires.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"officials-scale-back-crews-fighting-brush-fires-in-west-miami-dade-as-blazes-get-contained"},{"id":"6t6dzj","archiveId":"ap4n0x","title":"Will Miami commissioners put Live Local Act in legal crosshairs?","excerpt":"A Miami official wants the city to take a swing at Florida’s Live Local Act, which would put it in the ring alongside other localities that are punching back at the developer-friendly law. City Commissioner Damian Pardo sponsored a measure to instruct the city attorney to find ways to challenge the ","content":"A Miami official wants the city to take a swing at Florida’s Live Local Act, which would put it in the ring alongside other localities that are punching back at the developer-friendly law. City Commissioner Damian Pardo sponsored a measure to instruct the city attorney to find ways to challenge the law’s validity and authorize him to pursue legal action, the South Florida Business Journal reported. Florida’s Live Local Act, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023, offers tax breaks and zoning incentives to developers that build projects with below market-rate housing. It’s a controversial law that has supporters celebrating […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/23/miami-considers-legal-challenge-to-florida-live-local-act/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"TRD Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMiami-Considers-Legal-Challenge-to-Florida-Live-Local-Act-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"will-miami-commissioners-put-live-local-act-in-legal-crosshairs"},{"id":"dsoswg","archiveId":"h20ps7","title":"Teen hospitalized after being struck by Miami-Dade Public Schools bus while riding scooter, deputies say","excerpt":"A Miami-Dade Public Schools bus struck a teenager riding a scooter Wednesday morning, but the teen avoided serious injury, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.The incident occurred just before 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Northwest 27th Avenue and 122nd Street. Surveillance footage from","content":"A Miami-Dade Public Schools bus struck a teenager riding a scooter Wednesday morning, but the teen avoided serious injury, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.The incident occurred just before 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Northwest 27th Avenue and 122nd Street. Surveillance footage from a nearby business captured the collision, showing the teenager limping away from the scene before collapsing near his scooter.The teen was transported to a local hospital for evaluation as a precaution.Nelson Ortiz, a nearby witness, said he did not hesitate to assist the youth.\"This could have been one of my kids,\" Ortiz said. \"There are so many accidents here involving cars and buses. I got kids myself. I have 27 grandkids, and I would like it if someone helped my kids. I am glad he is going to be OK.\"Ortiz said he attempted to help the teen contact family members after the youth indicated his phone lacked service.A spokeswoman for Miami-Dade Public Schools confirmed that no students were on the bus at the time of the collision. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash, and officials stated that one person has been cited.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/teen-scooter-rider-school-bus-crash-miami-dade-june-24-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Peter  D&#039;Oench","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:07:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2Fd26fd7fa-5d9c-4aba-b18e-ed5325fb24f6%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F1323c38e2f48114ceb9e35f6b1490c09%2Fsnapshot-10.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"teen-hospitalized-after-being-struck-by-miami-dade-public-schools-bus-while-riding-scooter-deputies-"},{"id":"75eoky","archiveId":"ssxrjs","title":"Miami's FIFA Fan Fest closed at capacity with thousands of fans gathering for the Scotland vs Brazil match","excerpt":"The Tartan Army may have taken over the streets of South Florida, but they weren't the only fans making their presence felt ahead of Scotland's World Cup showdown against Brazil.Thousands of soccer fans from around the world gathered at FIFA Fan Fest to watch the highly anticipated match, creating a","content":"The Tartan Army may have taken over the streets of South Florida, but they weren't the only fans making their presence felt ahead of Scotland's World Cup showdown against Brazil.Thousands of soccer fans from around the world gathered at FIFA Fan Fest to watch the highly anticipated match, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with flags, chants, and national pride.For many, Fan Fest offered the next best thing to being inside the stadium.\"Well, I don't have tickets. They are too expensive,\" said Moises Castillo, a Colombian fan rooting for Brazil. \"But I really want to live the experience here with the Brazil team and with all the Scottish people. Did you see they have cones on their heads?\"The Scottish supporters, known worldwide as the Tartan Army, have become a major attraction throughout South Florida during the tournament.\"We don't take ourselves too seriously,\" said Scottish fan Richard Mathie.Fans from across Scotland traveled thousands of miles to watch their national team compete in the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.\"It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,\" said Lesley Mathie. \"We're never going to get this opportunity again, so we dragged the kids along with us and we're rooting for our country.\"Another supporter added, \"It could be the last time for years for us. We're here, so we've just got to go for it.\"While supporters traded chants and celebrated together throughout the day, they also shared their predictions for the match.\"Confident to get a draw at least, maybe a win. You never know,\" said Scotland supporter Harris.Castillo had a much different prediction.\"I hope they win. Three-nil, four-nil, whatever,\" he said of Brazil.Despite South Florida's summer heat, thousands packed the free event to soak in the excitement of the World Cup.\"We have five of those, they have nothing &mdash; and that's okay,\" one Brazil supporter said while referencing the country's five World Cup titles. \"This is going to be the sixth. More than anyone. That's it.\"Many fans said the Fan Fest atmosphere gave them a chance to experience the energy and excitement of the World Cup without paying the high price of a match ticket.Shortly after 5:45 p.m., Fan Fest reached capacity, and Miami Police posted on X that they had to close it down. Other venues they recommend to watch the game include Amerant Arena in Sunrise, LIV Nightclub in Miami Beach, and Pocket Park in Doral.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/fifa-fan-festival-miami-scotland-vs-brazil-world-cup-match-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Chelsea  Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:01:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F48cbf338-500c-4ad7-b662-844854d7ad73%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fad31688f4f5c7cb1a91903179d962db0%2Fsnapshot-9.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miamis-fifa-fan-fest-closed-at-capacity-with-thousands-of-fans-gathering-for-the-scotland-vs-brazil-"},{"id":"pabbww","archiveId":"fbzxl5","title":"Teen taken to the hospital after being struck by school bus in Miami-Dade, officials say","excerpt":"Surveillance footage from a nearby business captured the collision, showing the teenager limping away from the scene before collapsing near his scooter.","content":"Surveillance footage from a nearby business captured the collision, showing the teenager limping away from the scene before collapsing near his scooter.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/teen-taken-to-the-hospital-after-being-struck-by-school-bus-in-miami-dade-officials-say/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:51:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F03a9ef8c-d458-42d0-8ad0-76d0aea0ead6%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F00903352ebc6fe1c54128fa8c14c0153%2F41882a9b638f04184f31b7c81f20e39b.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"teen-taken-to-the-hospital-after-being-struck-by-school-bus-in-miami-dade-officials-say"},{"id":"2qo0j5","archiveId":"uu6ad7","title":"Fans of Scotland and Brazil get ready for the match at FIFA Fan Festival","excerpt":"Passionate fans of both teams gather at FIFA Fan Festival in downtown Miami to celebrate the match.","content":"Passionate fans of both teams gather at FIFA Fan Festival in downtown Miami to celebrate the match.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/fans-of-scotland-and-brazil-get-ready-for-the-match-at-fifa-fan-festival/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:45:00.000Z","category":"culture","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2Fc0173393-9062-4260-9288-386342b1ffcd%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fd576cdd17653f99c4579da2ea4f3f291%2F219ebd0ebef261953c8251d665f8c405.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fans-of-scotland-and-brazil-get-ready-for-the-match-at-fifa-fan-festival"},{"id":"4ab3c2","archiveId":"mz63vi","title":"Fans prepare for the Scotland vs. Brazil World Cup Match at Miami Stadium","excerpt":"Overcast weather doesn't stop both fanbases from showing up to the stadium and rooting for Scotland or Brazil.","content":"Overcast weather doesn't stop both fanbases from showing up to the stadium and rooting for Scotland or Brazil.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/fans-prepare-for-the-scotland-vs-brazil-world-cup-match-at-miami-stadium/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:37:00.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F5ebe3855-9cc5-4c34-90fd-5dd3f42202d0%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F839ece6eb5bcd0fedfcbe4767f2ee8a6%2Fd19b4f64a775048320f63feccee905de.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fans-prepare-for-the-scotland-vs-brazil-world-cup-match-at-miami-stadium"},{"id":"2wpvfe","archiveId":"fp2wql","title":"FIFA Fan Fest heats up with excitement from Brazilian, Scottish fans ahead of World Cup showdown","excerpt":"Soccer fans received a first-class seat to the fun at the FIFA Fan Fest in Bayfront Park. 7News asked soccer fans about their thoughts ahead of Scotland’s and Brazil’s World Cup match. “Great,” said a Scot fan. “It’s gonna be 3-2 to Scotland,” said a Scot fan. Inside the FIFA Fan Fest, fans of Scotl","content":"Soccer fans received a first-class seat to the fun at the FIFA Fan Fest in Bayfront Park. 7News asked soccer fans about their thoughts ahead of Scotland’s and Brazil’s World Cup match. “Great,” said a Scot fan. “It’s gonna be 3-2 to Scotland,” said a Scot fan. Inside the FIFA Fan Fest, fans of Scotland and Brazil are battling the heat but finding the fun. Wearing a kilt in South Florida heat may intimidate some, but for the Tartan army, it’s just another day. “I’m trying, man. I’m trying. I’ve lost a few inches,” said a Scot fan. The Tartan Army’s party started in Boston before descending on South Florida. Brazil fans are bringing the party too. “I was born in Brazil, born and raised, and then when I met him, I got him into soccer and the World Cup,” said Brazilian fan Kelvin Pereira. The Fan Fest has drawn thousands of people daily to Bayfront Park during the World Cup, with as many as 30,000 soccer fans taking in the sights and sounds of South Florida. It’s kept event organizers busy for years, leading up to today. “We’ve done our job, we hope in trying to showcase the many countries, the many matches, the culture, all community-based. These are communities that are coming out, and they’re enjoying it, and that’s a huge reward for us at the end of the day,” said Randi Freedman, senior executive producer of Fan Fest. Soccer fans can also catch the World Cup fun on WSVN Channel 7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/fifa-fan-fest-heats-up-with-excitement-from-brazilian-scottish-fans-ahead-of-world-cup-showdown/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:41:08.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062426-FIFA-Fan-Fest-heats-up-with-excitement-from-Brazilian-Scottish-fans-ahead-of-World-Cup-showdown.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-fan-fest-heats-up-with-excitement-from-brazilian-scottish-fans-ahead-of-world-cup-showdown"},{"id":"wiknv7","archiveId":"rmjjz1","title":"Tartan Army and Brazilian fans bring unmatched pride to Miami Stadium ahead of Scotland vs. Brazil World Cup match","excerpt":"From the soccer players to their enthusiastic supporters, the energy at Miami Stadium has picked up significantly ahead of Scotland’s and Brazil’s World Cup match. Scottish and Brazilian fans have arrived at Miami Stadium for what is expected to be an epic Wednesday. “It’s an absolute dream to be pl","content":"From the soccer players to their enthusiastic supporters, the energy at Miami Stadium has picked up significantly ahead of Scotland’s and Brazil’s World Cup match. Scottish and Brazilian fans have arrived at Miami Stadium for what is expected to be an epic Wednesday. “It’s an absolute dream to be playing Brazil, absolute. Playing Brazil at the World Cup is the ultimate experience for me,” said a Scottish fan. “I hope Brazil will be the champion in this Cup. I hope so,” said a Brazilian fan. The gloomy skies didn’t dampen people’s spirits in the fan zone. “Miami is like this, raining a lot but stops quickly, and you have, oh my god, I feel like I’m in a sauna now,” said a Brazilian fan. The Tartan Army showed their pride in Hollywood early Wednesday as they made their way to Miami Gardens for the game. “No Scotland, no party,” said a member of the Tartan Army. Brazilians dressed up and showed off their passion, too. “I think Brazil do a very beautiful game because today you have a very good environment here with a lot of Brazilian fans, and it matters to play today, so it had extra confident and an extra boost to win this game,” said a Brazilian fan. Scotland and Brazil have battled it out on the pitch four times before. “Best team in the world who are playing the team who think they’re best in the world, okay? They’ve got the best team, we’ve got the best fans,” said a Scottish fan. Fans are thrilled to be there and have their predictions on how Scotland and Brazil’s fifth meeting will unfold. “1-1 would be great, we would love that. 1-1 is a dream for us,” said a Scot fan. “3-0,” said a Brazilian fan. Soccer fans can also catch the World Cup fun on WSVN Channel 7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/tartan-army-and-brazilian-fans-bring-unmatched-pride-to-miami-stadium-ahead-of-scotland-vs-brazil-world-cup-match/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:52:25.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062426-Tartan-Army-and-Brazilian-fans-bring-unmatched-pride-to-Miami-Stadium-ahead-of-Scotland-vs.-Brazil-World-Cup-match.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tartan-army-and-brazilian-fans-bring-unmatched-pride-to-miami-stadium-ahead-of-scotland-vs-brazil-wo"},{"id":"oyeio0","archiveId":"x633n0","title":"Hard Rock Bet takes over Miami’s La Sandwicherie to hand out free World-Cup inspired sandwiches to fans","excerpt":"A beloved Miami restaurant turned into a bet and bite for World Cup fans. Hard Rock Bet transformed La Sandwicherie in Wynwood into the “Hard Rock Bet Super Sub Shop” on Wednesday for a one-day-only experience. Miami Hurricanes legend Michael Irvin and former Colombian soccer captain Carlos Valderra","content":"A beloved Miami restaurant turned into a bet and bite for World Cup fans. Hard Rock Bet transformed La Sandwicherie in Wynwood into the “Hard Rock Bet Super Sub Shop” on Wednesday for a one-day-only experience. Miami Hurricanes legend Michael Irvin and former Colombian soccer captain Carlos Valderrama helped hand out free World Cup inspired sandwiches to fans. Dozens of fans lined up to get their sandwiches and meet the sports icon.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/hard-rock-bet-takes-over-miamis-la-sandwicherie-to-hand-out-free-world-cup-inspired-sandwiches-to-fans/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:52:24.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062426-La-Sandwicherie-takeover-by-Hard-Rock-Bet.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hard-rock-bet-takes-over-miamis-la-sandwicherie-to-hand-out-free-world-cup-inspired-sandwiches-to-fa"},{"id":"6k5rok","archiveId":"2pmwk0","title":"Wounded soldiers, families accuse Army of downplaying war injuries","excerpt":"When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked about the toll of the conflict with Iran in March, he told reporters that \"almost 90%\" of the 400 injured American service members had sustained only minor injuries and had since returned to duty.Now, some of those wounded soldiers tell CBS News the inju","content":"When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked about the toll of the conflict with Iran in March, he told reporters that \"almost 90%\" of the 400 injured American service members had sustained only minor injuries and had since returned to duty.Now, some of those wounded soldiers tell CBS News the injuries were far more serious than the official designation provided by the military.Chief Warrant Officer Rodney Bearman's body was riddled with shrapnel in the early hours of the war on March 1 when an Iranian drone slammed into his work station in Kuwait. Medical records reviewed by CBS News show he also suffered a concussion, hearing and vision loss, and damage to his lungs. The Army has classified his condition as \"not seriously injured.\"\"That assessment is unacceptable,\" his wife, Amy Bearman, told CBS News in an interview. Chief Bearman, 57, was one of more than 20 hurt in the deadliest strike of the conflict on American soldiers and the worst attack on American troops since 2021. The Bearmans are also among several survivors and their families who told CBS News they weren't being treated by the military as combat casualties for reasons they could not understand &mdash; a claim an Army spokesman strongly denied.In several cases, injured service members said they had been cleared for duty. But that \"duty\" involves active orders to recuperate from injuries in specialized \"soldier recovery units.\" (A Pentagon spokesperson told CBS News that soldiers in recovery units are not counted as having returned to duty.) Sergeant First Class Cory Hicks, 37, also suffered severe shrapnel wounds from the blast and underwent multiple emergency surgeries at a Kuwaiti hospital. He said his wife was told by an Army official after the strike that his injuries were \"minor.\" \"They said your husband was injured, he has a minor jaw injury, and he's going to be returned to duty,\" said Hicks. He told CBS News he \"absolutely\" believes the Army and the Pentagon have tried to downplay the incident. In a statement to CBS News, the Army strongly pushed back against that claim and said such military designations as \"not seriously injured\" and \"combat casualty\" had specific definitions that were being misconstrued by the families. \"The care and well-being of our Soldiers is of the highest priority,\" an Army spokesperson wrote. \"Any assertion that the Army seeks to downplay a soldier's injuries is simply not true.\"Citing Army protocols, an Army spokesman explained that a soldier who is classified as \"seriously injured\" or \"very seriously injured\" is someone at risk of dying from their wounds within 72 hours.A life-changing phone callAmy Bearman said she knew to stay away from the TV when the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28.Her husband had left for Kuwait in September 2025 &mdash; his fifth deployment since they were married nearly 25 years ago. His unit, the Iowa-based 103rd Sustainment Command, relocated from Camp Arifjan to a small tactical outpost at Port of Shuaiba weeks before war broke out.Chief Warrant Officer Rodney Bearman. Bearman family \"A lot of friends were calling, texting and wanting to know what I knew,\" Bearman told CBS News. \"From being a military spouse for the last almost 25 years, I knew that if anything ever happened to my husband while he was serving, I knew I would receive either an official phone call or an official visit.\"On March 1, an Iranian drone slammed into the multi-trailer work station at Port of Shuaiba. The next day, Amy Bearman received an official call from Fort Knox.\"They told me that my husband's injuries were classified as NSI, and they described that, or they defined that, as 'not seriously injured,'\" she recalled. \"He was treated and released back to duty. That was a huge relief. I think maybe that was the first time that I took a breath in 24 hours.\"But her husband's injuries turned out to be worse than she said the Army led her to believe.On March 3, Amy Bearman received another phone call, this time from her husband, Rodney, who had just spent the night in a Kuwaiti hospital.\"I could just hear him breathing and then he finally said, 'I'm going to be OK.' I waited a few moments and then asked if he returned to duty. It seemed like forever before he answered me, and then he said, 'I can't go back.'\"The strike on Port of Shuaiba killed six U.S. soldiers. In April, a CBS News investigation revealed there were multiple warnings ahead of the strike, related to force protection. Soldiers told CBS News they were left unprotected from the drone attack despite intelligence showing Iran was targeting their position in Kuwait. The findings sparked an investigation from Senate Democrats.Photo obtained by CBS News shows damage from the Iranian drone attack that killed six U.S. service members in Kuwait on March 1, 2026.CBS News then spoke with other survivors of the blast who detailed requests to leadership for more resources ahead of the strike. Those requests focused on the number of medical personnel as well as the availability and accessibility of medical supplies.\"This was a failure,\" Major Stephen Ramsbottom said in an interview with CBS News last month, adding he believed Master Sergeant Nicole Amor, one of the six soldiers killed, could have survived her wounds had there been a doctor, a fixed aid station or more than one ambulance at the post.The soldiers, according to witnesses, instead triaged themselves with makeshift bandages, braces and tourniquets. They commandeered civilian vehicles to drive the wounded to two local Kuwaiti hospitals.Doctors noted that Bearman perhaps should have stayed longer in the hospital in Kuwait, but the Army \"pulled him out\" because of security concerns, medical records show.The Army spokesperson said the investigation into \"the facts and circumstances of the attack\" has been completed, and findings from the probe will be released once next of kin have been briefed. \"Our hope for the investigation is that an honest assessment by the Army will prevent this from happening again to other service members,\" said Amy Bearman. Once stabilized, Hicks was airlifted to Landstuhl Medical Center in Germany and later to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, where he required inpatient care for several weeks. Sergeant First Class Cory Hicks in the hospital. Hicks family Now nearly four months since the attack, he remains at Walter Reed in a soldier recovery unit with a \"pretty severe\" traumatic brain injury, and expects to stay there for at least the next six months.A spokesperson for Walter Reed declined to comment due to privacy laws. In a written statement to CBS News, an Army spokesman declined to comment on what was told to Hicks' wife, but said, \"What I can tell you is that SFC Hicks received the care and treatment necessary in theater to prepare him for evacuation outside of the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to receive a higher level of care as dictated by his wounds.\"Army defends \"not seriously injured\" designationChief Bearman returned to the United States on March 18, still injured and still with pieces of shrapnel throughout his body.Bearman himself then applied for and was granted a request to be assigned to a soldier recovery unit at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, which was within driving distance from his wife, Amy, and their home in West Virginia.On March 26, Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito wrote to the Army on Bearman's behalf, seeking clarity and answers on what happened to him in Kuwait and why Amy was told her husband was \"not seriously injured.\"Nearly two months later, on May 13, Major General Michael J. Leeney responded to Capito and Bearman, defending the [not seriously injured] designation but noting \"this technical classification is in no way intended to minimize [Chief Warrant Officer] Bearman's contribution and sacrifice.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/wounded-soldiers-families-accuse-army-downplaying-war-injuries/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Jonah  Kaplan","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:45:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Fff47f29c-987f-4d57-ad3a-ad274fe80b53%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F6fddcb63b5be840f3c9460e011381322%2Fhicks-injured2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wounded-soldiers-families-accuse-army-of-downplaying-war-injuries"},{"id":"cv7cy4","archiveId":"b1n8mn","title":"Miami Marlins beat Texas Rangers 4-2 in another multi-hit game for Otto López","excerpt":"Otto L&oacute;pez homered, Xavier Edwards had an RBI single in the fifth and the Miami Marlins beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Wednesday.L&oacute;pez's two-run shot in the eighth off reliever Cole Winn gave him a 33rd multi-hit game and raised his major league-leading batting average to .340. L&oacute","content":"Otto L&oacute;pez homered, Xavier Edwards had an RBI single in the fifth and the Miami Marlins beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Wednesday.L&oacute;pez's two-run shot in the eighth off reliever Cole Winn gave him a 33rd multi-hit game and raised his major league-leading batting average to .340. L&oacute;pez also had a single.The Marlins improved to a major league-best 16-5 in June. Miami is 42-39 at the halfway point and has won five consecutive home series.Edwards snapped a 1-1 tie with his RBI against Jacob deGrom (6-5). Owen Caissie hit a leadoff single and Leo Jimenez followed with a walk. Both advanced on a sacrifice bunt. Edwards then hit a grounder to right that scored Caissie.John King (5-1) pitched an inning of relief for the win. Anthony Bender and Michael Petersen combined for seven outs before Pete Fairbanks closed around Joc Pederson's leadoff homer in the ninth for his 12th save.DeGrom struck out eight over six innings of two-run-ball. The right-hander allowed four hits and walked two. He ended his outing by striking out the side.Wyatt Langford put Texas ahead 1-0 with a solo homer in the fourth. He drove the first pitch from Miami starter Eury P&eacute;rez over the wall in center for his seventh homer.The Marlins tied it in the bottom half on Griffin Conine's RBI double.P&eacute;rez, who allowed three hits, was on a limited pitch count in his first appearance since coming off the injured list and his outing ended after 4 2/3 innings and 68 pitches. The right-hander had not pitched since he sustained a right thigh strain against Toronto on May 27.Marlins catcher Brian Navarreto threw out two base runners after successful video appeals overturned original safe calls.Rangers: Begin a four-game series at Toronto on Thursday with LHP MacKenzie Gore (4-6, 4.07) scheduled to start the opener.Marlins: Have not announced a starter of the opener of a three-game series at St. Louis on Friday.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/otto-lopez-homers-has-another-multi-hit-game-and-marlins-beat-rangers-4-2/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:24:43.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F369c4aaf-584b-4573-a24d-2b582205979b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fb909a2534ba77caa0f555dd08eaf3e6c%2Fap26175639472202.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-marlins-beat-texas-rangers-4-2-in-another-multi-hit-game-for-otto-lpez"},{"id":"ha6dg5","archiveId":"ba2dwf","title":"TV host apologizes after she criticized soccer star for leaving World Cup for birth of his son: \"The dad is useless\"","excerpt":"A well-known French TV host has apologized after she criticized a soccer star's decision to leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.The controversy started after Belgium forward J&eacute;r&eacute;my Doku announced that he planned to fly to London so he could be with his wife for t","content":"A well-known French TV host has apologized after she criticized a soccer star's decision to leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.The controversy started after Belgium forward J&eacute;r&eacute;my Doku announced that he planned to fly to London so he could be with his wife for the birth of their baby. Doku's absence prompted a French commentator, France Pierron, to criticize the player's intention to leave the World Cup. She described childbirth as \"a disgusting moment, excuse me, where the dad is useless\" during an appearance on the television show \"L'Equipe de Choc\" on Friday. The comments drew widespread backlash and prompted an apology from Pierron on Tuesday.\"These remarks are solely my own and in no way reflect a collective position,\" she posted on X. \"I understand that they may have shocked, offended, or hurt some of you, and I am sorry for that.\"France Pierron attends Day Eight of the 2026 French Open on May 31, 2026 in Paris, France. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Her employer, French sports daily L'Equipe, disavowed the comments and also apologized to Doku in a statement late Sunday, saying the remarks did not represent its values.Doku made it to London in time for the birth of his son, Praise. He posted on social media about his appreciation for the kind messages he and his family have received over the past few days.\"Shireen and Praise are doing great, and my heart is full of gratitude,\" Doku said. \"Welcoming my son into the world is one of the greatest blessings God has ever given me. Thank you to the team for the support, now it's time to get back to football and represent my country on the biggest stage.\"On Monday, Belgium captain Youri Tielemans shared his support for Doku, and said he and other players congratulated him.\"I think having a child is the most beautiful thing in the world that you can have, and being there, it's more than normal as a dad, as a mom, obviously,\" Tielemans said. \"But yeah, being there as a dad, for myself, I have three and it's memories you can't take back. So, yeah, very happy for him.\"Jeremy Doku reacts during a FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Belgium and Egypt in Seattle on June 15, 2026. Lee Smith / REUTERS Doku missed Belgium's 0-0 World Cup draw against Iran on Sunday because of a respiratory illness, but was cleared to fly to London so he could be with his wife. Belgium plays New Zealand on Friday at BC Place, a match that could determine whether the Red Devils advance into the knockout round. Belgium played to draws in each of its first two games.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/france-pierron-jeremy-doku-soccer-world-cup-baby-birth/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:49:35.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F5d52b39d-4149-483d-af51-6f5e341ba86e%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F38807f05c55deda031deb8895ffdb90b%2F2026-06-15t201155z-799026984-up1em6f1k3tii-rtrmadp-3-soccer-worldcup-bel-egy.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tv-host-apologizes-after-she-criticized-soccer-star-for-leaving-world-cup-for-birth-of-his-son-the-d"},{"id":"4ad8z9","archiveId":"qiy4i8","title":"Thunderstorms pop up in South Florida Wednesday afternoon but won't bring much relief from heat","excerpt":"Some showers and thunderstorms started to pop up across portions of South Florida on Wednesday afternoon, but it won't bring much relief fro the scorching temperatures in the region.","content":"Some showers and thunderstorms started to pop up across portions of South Florida on Wednesday afternoon, but it won't bring much relief fro the scorching temperatures in the region.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/thunderstorms-pop-up-in-south-florida-wednesday-afternoon-but-wont-bring-much-relief-from-heat/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:05:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F4ab7cca8-408a-4f07-b582-9c3f354f42cb%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F0d417f82b0103103b5fb323bf8503ad4%2Fe5b4cc0cb683d634b1ef559280526580.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"thunderstorms-pop-up-in-south-florida-wednesday-afternoon-but-wont-bring-much-relief-from-heat"},{"id":"gqzgl3","archiveId":"v0pncs","title":"Former University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones charged with drug possession in jail","excerpt":"Former University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones is facing a new charge while he awaits his second murder trial in the case of his former teammate Bryan Pata.","content":"Former University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones is facing a new charge while he awaits his second murder trial in the case of his former teammate Bryan Pata.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/former-university-of-miami-football-player-rashaun-jones-charged-with-drug-possession-in-jail/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:51:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F92603c9a-3bc4-4c8c-a867-14d308e9794c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fb5dce1ee08cff41452338742900cfd04%2F0ead1589d36f5d545d9c3dceddc45ed9.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-university-of-miami-football-player-rashaun-jones-charged-with-drug-possession-in-jail"},{"id":"u7v5nx","archiveId":"4v3djr","title":"Miami Gardens police make arrest in cold case killing nearly 7 years ago","excerpt":"A man already in custody on an unrelated murder charge has been arrested again in the shooting death of a teenager in October 2019.","content":"A man already in custody on an unrelated murder charge has been arrested again in the shooting death of a teenager in October 2019.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-gardens-make-arrest-in-cold-case-killing-nearly-7-years-ago/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:54:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F644fc0ab-6da4-4a48-a725-e46dfbeb526c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fb662d4603cfb8e4982241b3a901e0152%2Fc44131fc7980fd2abceaf0dece149bf0.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-gardens-police-make-arrest-in-cold-case-killing-nearly-7-years-ago"},{"id":"xtvaoh","archiveId":"6q2w6r","title":"Somber ceremonies honor 98 lives lost in Surfside's Champlain Towers South collapse five years ago","excerpt":"It was a somber day across South Florida as the Town of Surfside came together to honor the 98 people who died when the Champlain Towers South collapsed five years ago. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodriguez has more.","content":"It was a somber day across South Florida as the Town of Surfside came together to honor the 98 people who died when the Champlain Towers South collapsed five years ago. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodriguez has more.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/somber-ceremonies-honor-98-lives-lost-in-surfsides-champlain-towers-south-collapse-five-years-ago/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:44:00.000Z","category":"beach","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F59dc8cc4-6a60-4276-8279-eede45dcd802%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F9064cd41a06a81a5f1027ebca6c57c2a%2F9f4e86ce92300dd3664ed92f4aa392a9.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"somber-ceremonies-honor-98-lives-lost-in-surfsides-champlain-towers-south-collapse-five-years-ago"},{"id":"ie8bx9","archiveId":"r7pg8o","title":"Miami-Dade cold case killing suspect arrested while in custody on unrelated murder charge, investigators say","excerpt":"A man already in custody in Broward County on an unrelated murder charge has been accused in the shooting death of a teenager in Miami-Dade in 2019.According to the Miami Gardens Police Department, Warren Masai Pollock, 25, was arrested in the shooting death of 17-year-old Rodney Hinds Jr.Warren Mas","content":"A man already in custody in Broward County on an unrelated murder charge has been accused in the shooting death of a teenager in Miami-Dade in 2019.According to the Miami Gardens Police Department, Warren Masai Pollock, 25, was arrested in the shooting death of 17-year-old Rodney Hinds Jr.Warren Masai Pollock Miami Gardens Police Miami Gardens police said that on Oct. 26, 2019, Hinds was sitting inside a car at the Shell gas station located at 840 Northwest 183rd Street in Miami Gardens when an unknown suspect approached the vehicle and opened fire.Hinds was pronounced dead at the scene by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.The case remained unsolved and was later designated as a cold case, but that all changed earlier this month.Rodney Hinds Jr. Miami Gardens Police \"Through continued investigative efforts, community cooperation, the relentless dedication of Cold Case detectives from the Miami Gardens Police Department and the Miami-Dade State's Attorney's Office, investigators developed new evidence that led to the identification of the suspect, 25-year-old Warren Masai Pollock,\" the Miami Gardens Police Department said in a statement.An arrest warrant was secured on June 12, and Pollick was charged with first degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder.According to Miami Gardens police, Pollock is currently in jail and is being held without bond at the Broward County Sheriff's Office Main Jail on an unrelated murder case in Broward County.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-dade-cold-case-killing-rodney-hinds-jr-warren-masai-pollock/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:35:20.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2Fe1f332e4-3dd5-42f6-b16e-5904a347f030%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F7bb61660fa33b69a595c86a08974ecd3%2Fcbsmiami-warren-masai-pollock-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-cold-case-killing-suspect-arrested-while-in-custody-on-unrelated-murder-charge-investigat"},{"id":"kfsuqk","archiveId":"az019n","title":"How to watch Scotland vs. Brazil in the FIFA World Cup: TV channel, streaming, and kickoff time","excerpt":"The world will again descend upon South Florida as Scotland takes on Brazil in the FIFA Men's World Cup match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on Wednesday evening.Scotland is hoping it will qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time after eight previous group stage exits.A ","content":"The world will again descend upon South Florida as Scotland takes on Brazil in the FIFA Men's World Cup match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on Wednesday evening.Scotland is hoping it will qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time after eight previous group stage exits.A Scotland soccer fan dances with a traffic cone as part of the Tartan Army march outside of loanDepot park before a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Texas Rangers, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Lynne Sladky They beat Haiti in their opener, but lost to Morocco in the second match leaving them in them in third place Group C. They will now need to draw or see a potentially narrow loss against Brazil to make it out of the group stage.Brazil has only lost one of the last 16 World Cup group matches against European teams, and they knocked Haiti out of the World Cup with a 3-0 win on Friday.Scotland has never beaten Brazil in 10 meetings and is winless in eight previous World Cup matches against South American opponents.Here's how you can watch the match between Brazil and Scotland tonight.How to watch Scotland vs. BrazilDate: Wednesday, June 24Kickoff: 6 p.m. ETLocation: Hard Rick Stadium (Known as Miami Stadium for the FIFA Men's World Cup), Miami Gardens, FloridaTV (English): FOX Sports / FS1TV (Spanish): TelemundoStreaming: Fubo, FOX Sports app, Peacock (Spanish-language broadcast)Thousands of fans are also expected to head to Miami's Bayfront Park for the FIFA Fan Fest to watch the match.Bayfront Park has been transformed the downtown waterfront into a massive fan zone for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.It's free, and ther open-air festival is running for 23 days to offer soccer fans and families a chance to experience the tournament's excitement, even without match tickets.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/scotland-vs-brazil-how-to-watch-tv-channel-streaming-kickoff-time-miami-world-cup-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:25:15.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F6465ae93-31b3-4689-83d8-d5023dd1c900%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F11a9c8049dfdf3269ab93d9b2586c275%2Fcbsmiami-brazil-scotland-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-to-watch-scotland-vs-brazil-in-the-fifa-world-cup-tv-channel-streaming-and-kickoff-time"},{"id":"ix2y69","archiveId":"con191","title":"South Florida woman “wigs out” as contestant on Price is Right in moment that's going viral","excerpt":"A South Florida woman got the chance to come on down when she appeared as a contestant on The Price is Right, and her appearance is sure to go viral. CBS News Miami’s Austin Carter has the hilarious interview.","content":"A South Florida woman got the chance to come on down when she appeared as a contestant on The Price is Right, and her appearance is sure to go viral. CBS News Miami’s Austin Carter has the hilarious interview.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-woman-wigs-out-as-contestant-on-price-is-right-in-moment-thats-going-viral/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:53:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F4be1f6ef-c3ca-4416-bb6b-c75d1922e8b1%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F944af072545f078fe0f903cfe08d91fb%2Fc99ddb36832012acab7fcf866a3f60f9.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-woman-wigs-out-as-contestant-on-price-is-right-in-moment-thats-going-viral"},{"id":"3rf0xb","archiveId":"ql9bmh","title":"Delilah Miami offers bottomless cocktails and keepsake cups for World Cup fans","excerpt":"The World Cup action isn’t just happening on the pitch; it’s happening all around Miami bars, too. A 305 supper club is serving up collectible glasses with bottomless team-inspired cocktails. And the goal is to match fandom with every sip. Deco’s got the inside scoop on the spirited showdown. Hootin","content":"The World Cup action isn’t just happening on the pitch; it’s happening all around Miami bars, too. A 305 supper club is serving up collectible glasses with bottomless team-inspired cocktails. And the goal is to match fandom with every sip. Deco’s got the inside scoop on the spirited showdown. Hooting and hollering for your World Cup team is part of the FIFA experience. And so is sipping cocktails. Sophia Doyle: “Soccer summer in Miami!” At Delilah Miami, they’re making a strong case for goals in a glass. Laura Forero, Event Manager for Delilah: “Five different cups and seven different cocktails for the seven different countries that are here in Miami that we’re hosting.” Laura Forero: “We’re a 1920’s supper club restaurant with live music. And at night we really bring on the Miami vibe and kinda get more into late night.” And during soccer fever, the vibes turn into toasting for your team with their collectible “The Delilah World Cups.” Laura Forero: “The glasses are trimmed in gold, and they have a little bit of Delilah characters on them. It’s in our Delilah vibe, we created it to kind of just be more in our colors.” The match day package includes a keepsake cup and bottomless cocktails all night. Laura Forero: “So you’re able to enjoy when Colombia’s playing, our coco loco, as you’re watching the game. The Brazilian is ‘Caipiroska’; for Uruguay, it’s ‘Medio y Medio, for Portugal, it was ‘Madeira Sour’, so essentially our own take on a whiskey sour but using Madeira, which is also one of the regions in Portugal. Cape Verde’s called ‘Mango Ponche.” A rose-infused non-alcoholic drink for Saudi Arabia. And for the world-renowned drinkers of Scotland. Laura Forero: “‘The Penicillin,’ yes, we’re very excited, we have a lot of Scotland coming in this Wednesday, a lot of the Scottish coming in. I can enjoy from Brazil if I want the Caipirinha, and you can enjoy from Scotland, the Penicillin, so it can be a versus match on your own.” Sophia Doyle: “I’m going to get them all. I’m gonna get all the cups. The views are gorgeous. It’s the perfect place to come and grab a drink.” Match day packages start at $175, or you can buy just the collectible cup for $75. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Delilah Miami301 Brickell Key Dr,Miami, FL 33101305.400.4657Website","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/delilah-miami-offers-bottomless-cocktails-and-keepsake-cups-for-world-cup-fans/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:38:40.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062426-Delilah-Miami-offers-bottomless-cocktails-and-keepsake-cups-for-World-Cup-fans.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"delilah-miami-offers-bottomless-cocktails-and-keepsake-cups-for-world-cup-fans"},{"id":"n3o3au","archiveId":"6gxofb","title":"Scotland and its \"Tartan Army\" eye historic FIFA World Cup breakthrough against 5-time champion Brazil","excerpt":"Andy Robertson and his Scotland teammates have watched their fans march through the streets of Miami and Boston, celebrating baseball games with beers and bagpipes as if they were attending a soccer match.Scotland wants to give the Tartan Army much more to celebrate on Wednesday, when it faces Brazi","content":"Andy Robertson and his Scotland teammates have watched their fans march through the streets of Miami and Boston, celebrating baseball games with beers and bagpipes as if they were attending a soccer match.Scotland wants to give the Tartan Army much more to celebrate on Wednesday, when it faces Brazil in a World Cup match at the home stadium of the NFL's Miami Dolphins.A Scotland soccer fan dances with a traffic cone as part of the Tartan Army march outside of loanDepot park before a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Texas Rangers, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Lynne Sladky The team knows it won't be an easy task.\"Everywhere they go, people fall in love with them,\" Robertson said. \"You've seen how much the whole of the city of Boston fell in love with the Tartan Army. I think they're gutted to know they've left. Now obviously they've come down to Miami to try and make the same impact. And I think they've had that same impact, obviously, at the baseball (game) again last night walking through the streets and everything.\"Come tomorrow night. If we manage to beat Brazil ... I'm sure maybe a couple of beers will be drunk by the Tartan Army. That's for sure.\"Scotland is hoping to qualify for the knockout stage at the World Cup for the first time following eight previous group-stage exits. The Scots got off to a good start to their first World Cup in 28 years, beating Haiti 1-0 in their opener for their first win on soccer's biggest stage since 1990.Following a 1-0 loss to Morocco, Scotland is third in Group C with three points, needing a draw or potentially a narrow loss against Brazil to make it out of the group stage.\"When it comes to the game, we are in control of our own destiny at the minute,\" Robertson said. \"We've still got a game to play. We've already got three points. What we know is if we get a result tomorrow, we'll be 100% through. So we have to focus on that.\"Brazil forward Neymar could potentially return from a right calf injury for the match, but Robertson said getting through the juggernaut squad will be tough regardless of who suits up.Scotland's Andy Robertson participates in a training session for the national soccer team on the eve of their Group C World Cup game against Brazil, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Rebecca Blackwell \"It's not really if we want to face Neymar. If we want to face Vin&iacute;cius J&uacute;nior. If we want to face Endrick. If we want to face (Gabriel) Martinelli,\" Robertson said. \"I could go on and name every player on the Brazil squad. They have so much quality. We just have to prepare and try to play the best we can because we know they have quality on every single possession. And we know if they have to make substitutions, they have quality.\"Scotland has never beaten Brazil in 10 meetings and is winless in eight previous World Cup matches against South American opponents. Brazil has lost only one of its last 16 World Cup group matches against European teams.Scotland coach Steve Clarke grew up admiring Brazil after watching the dominance of the 1970 team featuring Pel&eacute;. He noted he's excited to face the powerhouse that he grew to love.\"But tomorrow night,\" Clarke said, \"we have to not love Brazil and love Scotland more.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/scotland-brazil-world-cup-match-miami-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami  Team","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:11:40.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F6ea61e22-4108-457a-8026-a3c040e8e287%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3daeaea7bda663cd0b8a6cd5b10c0a01%2Fcbsmiami-scotland-world-cup-2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scotland-and-its-tartan-army-eye-historic-fifa-world-cup-breakthrough-against-5-time-champion-brazil"},{"id":"rnu9ba","archiveId":"ao5x4f","title":"Another hazy, hot, humid day ahead for South Florida but \"feels-like\" temperatures won't be as warm","excerpt":"It's going to be another hazy, hot and humid day across South Florida on Wednesday.An air quality alert continues for Miami-Dade County until 3 p.m. due to the smoke from the wildfires that continue to burn in Miami-Dade, which are lowering the air quality.The air quality alert in effect on Wednesda","content":"It's going to be another hazy, hot and humid day across South Florida on Wednesday.An air quality alert continues for Miami-Dade County until 3 p.m. due to the smoke from the wildfires that continue to burn in Miami-Dade, which are lowering the air quality.The air quality alert in effect on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. CBS News Miami The National Weather Service in Miami warns \"fine particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards\" today.Residents with respiratory conditions should try to limit their time outside on Wednesday.This heat risk in South Florida on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. CBS News Miami The some from the wildfires is also leading to some hazy conditions at times.The Well Fire, just north of Northwest 58th Street and Northwest 122nd Avenue in Doral has burned 2,814 acres and is 85% contained.The Quarry 2 Fire in the 14000 block of Northwest 41st Street in Doral has burned 19,018 acres and is 97% contained.The Corrections Fire near the Everglades Correctional Institution has burned 363 acres and is 90% contained.The rainfall chances in South Florida on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. CBS News Miami The wind is calm or light as of Wednesday morning allowing much of the smoke to remain stagnant. But later on Wednesday, the breeze will increase a bit out of the southeast at 5 to 10 mph.The National Weather Service has not issued a heat advisory as feels-like temperatures will not be quite as high as the past few days.It will still be sizzling as high temperatures rise into the low 90s, and it will feel like the upper 90s to low 100s for some neighborhoods.More rain is expected on Wednesday and will likely keep our heat indices below the criteria required for a heat advisory.The \"feels-like\" temperatures in South Florida on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. CBS News Miami Most of South Florida is under a moderate risk of heat-related health illness today which means that sensitive groups need to take extra precautions to avoid heat illness.A few areas still have a major risk of heat-related health illness, so it is important for everyone to stay hydrated and stay cool in the air-conditioning and/or shade when possible.Scattered showers and storms will develop around midday through the afternoon with the potential for some heavy downpours, lightning and gusty winds.The rain will provide a little relief from the oppressive heat.The FIFA World Cup forecast for the match between Scotland and Brazil on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. CBS News Miami But these storms may redirect some of the smoke from the wildfires towards the metro areas.Saharan dust is keeping the tropics quiet and will be moving across South Florida later this week.That drier, dust air will lead to hazy skies and lower rain chances.Spotty storms will still be possible Thursday, Friday and through the weekend.Highs will soar to the low 90s and it feel like the triple-digits when you factor in the humidity.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-weather-forecast-miami-fort-lauderdale-miai-dade-broward-june-24-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Lissette  Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:14:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F7d151a63-2f4e-461f-895a-d55fac9f7aca%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3d34a81a6ec158700f62b3ad24312281%2Fheat-risk.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"another-hazy-hot-humid-day-ahead-for-south-florida-but-feels-like-temperatures-wont-be-as-warm"},{"id":"ahe7id","archiveId":"6cyj80","title":"South Florida mother accused of drowning toddler found not guilty \"by reason of insanity,\" judge finds","excerpt":"A Miami-Dade judge has found a South Florida mother not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of her 15-month-old daughter, siding with defense attorneys who argued she was suffering from a COVID-related psychotic break at the time of the killing.The ruling came Tuesday after a two-day bench tri","content":"A Miami-Dade judge has found a South Florida mother not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of her 15-month-old daughter, siding with defense attorneys who argued she was suffering from a COVID-related psychotic break at the time of the killing.The ruling came Tuesday after a two-day bench trial for Precious Bland, who admitted to drowning her baby daughter in a bathtub and attacking her husband and oldest child in 2021.When Judge Miguel De La O announced his decision, an audible gasp and cries could be heard from Bland inside the courtroom.\"As to count one, aggravated manslaughter, the defendant is not guilty by reason of insanity. As to count two of attempted murder in the first degree, the defendant is not guilty by reason of insanity. And as to count three attempted murder in the first degree, the defendant is not guilty by reason of insanity,\" De La O said.Moments after learning she wouldn't be convicted, Bland spoke briefly outside of the courtroom. \"God is good. This doesn't bring back my daughter,\" Bland said. \"I'm thankful. I love my children.\"The prosecution argued that she killed her toddler due to infidelity, instead of insanityState prosecutors attempted to prove that Bland, a mother of six, killed her toddler because she believed her husband was cheating on her, pointing to statements she allegedly made to investigators.\"It's odd behavior, judge, it is, but it's not legal insanity,\" State Prosecutor Elizabeth Utset argued during the trial. \"The voices and the COVID psychosis are a fabrication and an embellished story.\"However, De La O rejected the state's theory.\"That theory doesn't make sense to me that she decided to do all of the things that she did: going to all the neighbors, calling her family members, putting the kids in the water, all of it because she was angry due to some perceived infidelity,\" De La O said.Prosecutors also argued that while Bland may have been suffering from mental health issues, she still understood what she was doing.\"She was verbalizing that the baby needed to stop breathing. So she was holding her down to make sure she stopped breathing,\" a prosecutor said during opening statements.The state also challenged the defense's argument that COVID-19 caused the child's death.\"COVID is not the issue in this case. There will be no clear and convincing evidence that COVID made this defendant drown her 1-year-old daughter,\" the prosecutor said.Defense successfully alluding to her insanity due to COVID-19 was \"first of its kind\" Defense lawyers successfully argued that Bland was overcome by voices in her head and suffered a severe, COVID-induced psychotic break.Her attorney, Larry Handfield, called the case groundbreaking.\"There's so much we don't know about COVID,\" said Handfield. \"And this was the first case in the country to go to trial on COVID being the defense to murder.\"Bland spent approximately three and a half years in jail before being released about a year ago while awaiting trial.Following the ruling, she said she is focused on rebuilding her life and reconnecting with her family.\"I'm just ready to get my life back together, my husband and my children, and just move forward,\" Bland said. Bland's husband, Evan Bland, testified on Monday that his wife had been acting unusually on the day of the child's death.\"I'm a victim. My family is a victim. And yeah, I mean Precious is a victim in this as well,\" he told the court.Handfield said Monday that he is not seeking to have Bland institutionalized, arguing that both psychological evaluators determined that the level of treatment was unnecessary. A status hearing is scheduled for Thursday, where the court is expected to determine the conditions of Bland's release and any future supervision requirements.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/precious-lee-toddler-drowning-verdict-not-guilty-insanity-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Chelsea  Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:46:35.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2F409c5e74-71b1-43f5-b1a3-8681e35370f9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ff934fc66b2b57a6abfc2eea9bba9459e%2Fsnapshot-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-mother-accused-of-drowning-toddler-found-not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity-judge-finds"},{"id":"gcy59n","archiveId":"otc9dz","title":"Taking advantage of deals during Amazon Prime Day can help when Making Ends Meet","excerpt":"CBS News Miami offers tips to help you when you’re Making Ends Meet, and with Amazon Prime Day in full swing, taking advantage can help save you money. But other retailers are offering deals, too.","content":"CBS News Miami offers tips to help you when you’re Making Ends Meet, and with Amazon Prime Day in full swing, taking advantage can help save you money. But other retailers are offering deals, too.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/taking-advantage-of-deals-during-amazon-prime-day-can-help-when-making-ends-meet/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:37:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2Fe949a7c9-e4ea-4b59-a0a0-46f6463f2804%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3d8f1c35b43b08653ad6a9c69a83f6c7%2Fb3b886634e855bf53c741f4b7b707643.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"taking-advantage-of-deals-during-amazon-prime-day-can-help-when-making-ends-meet"},{"id":"feedam-6d696","title":"How to Find Free Food in Miami: Pantries, SNAP & WIC","slug":"how-to-find-free-food-in-miami","excerpt":"Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for Miami: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to use the free Feed America directory at feedam.org.","content":"If groceries didn't fit the budget this month in Miami, you don't need a statistic to tell you that — you need to know where to get free food near you today, and whether the place you drive to will actually be open when you arrive. The fastest path is usually the simplest: a directory you can search by ZIP code or city, plus a phone line that answers around the clock. Feed America (feedam.org) runs the largest free directory of food assistance in the country.\n\nSearch 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. No account, no fee. Visit feedam.org and enter your ZIP code.\n\nIf you're in a hurry, start with the phone. Dial 2-1-1 to reach a local referral specialist — free, 24 hours a day — who can point you to nearby pantries, meal sites, and benefit offices. United Way's 211 network fielded about 19 million requests for help in 2025. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211. The USDA's National Hunger Hotline does the same at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) in Spanish.\n\nIf you'd rather look yourself, search by your ZIP code or city at feedam.org — then call the listing to confirm hours before you go.\n\nWhere to get free food today in Miami:\n\n— Food pantries hand out groceries: canned and boxed staples, fresh produce, dairy, sometimes meat, occasionally baby formula and diapers.\n— Soup kitchens and community meal sites serve hot, ready-to-eat meals, often with no questions asked.\n— Free and reduced-price school meals feed kids during the school year; summer meal sites and Summer EBT (SunBucks) help cover the gap when school is out.\n— SNAP and WIC offices help you apply for monthly grocery benefits, and many people who qualify never sign up.\n— Community health centers and senior nutrition programs round out the map for older adults and families juggling food and medical bills.\n\nAll of the above are in the Feed America directory at feedam.org. Search by ZIP code, filter by service, and call the listing before you go.\n\nHow many people are in the same spot? More than most people guess. The USDA estimates that 13.7% of U.S. households — about 18.3 million households, or 47.9 million people, including 7.3 million children — were food insecure at some point in 2024 (USDA Economic Research Service).\n\nThe safety net is tightening at the same time. SNAP, what many still call food stamps, helped an average of 41.7 million people a month in fiscal year 2024 — roughly 1 in 8 U.S. residents (USDA). Under Public Law 119-21, signed in July 2025, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the law's nutrition provisions will cut federal SNAP spending by roughly $187 billion over ten years — about one-sixth of the program — and that expanded work requirements will reduce SNAP enrollment by about 2.4 million people in a typical month (Congressional Research Service).\n\nCall before you go — listings go stale fast. When researchers visited 50 listed food pantries for a 2019 study in the Journal of Community Health, only half were open as expected (Ginsburg et al.). Hours change, sites move, and online listings lag behind. A five-minute phone call can save you a wasted afternoon and a tank of gas. The Feed America directory at feedam.org shows the address and phone number for every listing so you can confirm the same day.\n\nWhat Feed America is, and how to be sure who you're supporting. Feed America is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 92-1761881), founded in 2021 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. It runs the largest free directory of food assistance in the United States — 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing, across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories. All searchable by ZIP code or city, in English or Spanish, with no account and no fee, at feedam.org.\n\nFeed America is an independent organization and is distinct from other charities with similar names. To be certain which one you're supporting, confirm the IRS registration — EIN 92-1761881 — on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search at IRS.gov.\n\nFrequently asked questions.\n\nQ: Where can I get free food today?\nA: Visit feedam.org and search by your ZIP code or city. The Feed America directory lists 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — including pantries, soup kitchens, meal sites, and SNAP/WIC offices — across all 50 states, DC, and US territories. You can also dial 2-1-1 (or text your ZIP to 898-211), or call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY anytime for a free 24/7 referral.\n\nQ: Do you have to qualify to use a food pantry?\nA: Usually not. Most pantries serve anyone in need and often ask for no ID, no proof of income, and no appointment. When in doubt, call first and ask what to bring.\n\nQ: How do I check that a food pantry is open right now?\nA: Call before you go. Listed hours are frequently outdated. Feedam.org gives you the address and phone number for every listing so you can confirm the same day.\n\nQ: How do I know my donation is reaching the organization I intend?\nA: Check the EIN. Every U.S. charity has a unique one. Feed America's is 92-1761881 — look it up on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search at IRS.gov before you give.\n\nIf you're able to help, you can support that work at feedam.org/donate. Donations to Feed America (EIN 92-1761881) — an independent 501(c)(3), distinct from other charities with similar names — are tax-deductible.\n\nAnd if you're reading this because you need food right now in Miami, skip the donation and go straight to the search: visit feedam.org and enter your ZIP code or city to find pantries, free meals, and benefit offices near you — then call ahead to confirm hours.\n\nBottom line: Feed America's directory at feedam.org is the fastest single tool for finding food assistance near you. Search 567,859+ verified resources by ZIP. Free. No account. Call the listing to confirm hours.","url":"https://feedam.org/","source":"Feed America","author":"Editorial Team","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:52:01.035Z","category":"Local Services","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnexcom-webflow-publisher.emperormew.workers.dev%2Fimg%2Ffeedam%2Ffind-free-food-hero.jpg","imageAlt":"A volunteer drops off bags of groceries at a community food pantry donation box; a child colors a thank-you sign at a neighborhood library.","needsImageFetch":false,"featured":true},{"id":"7qsfs2","archiveId":"tvxddv","title":"Champlain Towers South collapse survivor \"eternally grateful\" for those who saved her life","excerpt":"A ceremony was held early Wednesday morning to mark five years since the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, and a survivor who was pulled from the rubble spoke about how she is eternally grateful for those who saved her life. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has more.","content":"A ceremony was held early Wednesday morning to mark five years since the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, and a survivor who was pulled from the rubble spoke about how she is eternally grateful for those who saved her life. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has more.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/champlain-towers-south-collapse-survivor-eternally-grateful-for-first-responders-who-saved-her-lif/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:24:00.000Z","category":"beach","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F30de996c-6705-462e-bcf4-960cae6ea0c3%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F89e5555f69e374a34d0b4d6cd530d38b%2Fe4d63fc84c2c3f57788601c1c46756be.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"champlain-towers-south-collapse-survivor-eternally-grateful-for-those-who-saved-her-life"},{"id":"9xxmiu","archiveId":"vqgtgu","title":"Otto López homers, has another multi-hit game and Marlins beat Rangers 4-2","excerpt":"MIAMI (AP) — Otto López homered, Xavier Edwards had an RBI single in the fifth and the Miami Marlins beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Wednesday. López’s two-run shot in the eighth off reliever Cole Winn gave him a 33rd multi-hit game and raised his major league-leading batting average to .340. López al","content":"MIAMI (AP) — Otto López homered, Xavier Edwards had an RBI single in the fifth and the Miami Marlins beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Wednesday. López’s two-run shot in the eighth off reliever Cole Winn gave him a 33rd multi-hit game and raised his major league-leading batting average to .340. López also had a single. The Marlins improved to a major league-best 16-5 in June. Miami is 42-39 at the halfway point and has won five consecutive home series. Edwards snapped a 1-1 tie with his RBI against Jacob deGrom (6-5). Owen Caissie hit a leadoff single and Leo Jimenez followed with a walk. Both advanced on a sacrifice bunt. Edwards then hit a grounder to right that scored Caissie. John King (5-1) pitched an inning of relief for the win. Anthony Bender and Michael Petersen combined for seven outs before Pete Fairbanks closed around Joc Pederson’s leadoff homer in the ninth for his 12th save. DeGrom struck out eight over six innings of two-run-ball. The right-hander allowed four hits and walked two. He ended his outing by striking out the side. Wyatt Langford put Texas ahead 1-0 with a solo homer in the fourth. He drove the first pitch from Miami starter Eury Pérez over the wall in center for his seventh homer. The Marlins tied it in the bottom half on Griffin Conine’s RBI double. Pérez, who allowed three hits, was on a limited pitch count in his first appearance since coming off the injured list and his outing ended after 4 2/3 innings and 68 pitches. The right-hander had not pitched since he sustained a right thigh strain against Toronto on May 27. Marlins catcher Brian Navarreto threw out two base runners after successful video appeals overturned original safe calls. Up next Rangers: Begin a four-game series at Toronto on Thursday with LHP MacKenzie Gore (4-6, 4.07) scheduled to start the opener. Marlins: Have not announced a starter of the opener of a three-game series at St. Louis on Friday.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-marlins/otto-lopez-homers-has-another-multi-hit-game-and-marlins-beat-rangers-4-2/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:15:09.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F05%2F050226-marlins.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"otto-lpez-homers-has-another-multi-hit-game-and-marlins-beat-rangers-4-2"},{"id":"2k5y3v","archiveId":"b2xqmi","title":"Scattered showers, storms could pop up in South Florida on Wednesday as temperatures soar","excerpt":"It's going to be another scorcher in South Florida on Wednesday, but no heat advisories have been issued as the chances for showers and thunderstorms increase as we head into the afternoon hours.","content":"It's going to be another scorcher in South Florida on Wednesday, but no heat advisories have been issued as the chances for showers and thunderstorms increase as we head into the afternoon hours.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/scattered-showers-storms-could-pop-up-in-south-florida-on-wednesday-as-temperatures-soar/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:31:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F9769a0a5-e17b-40a2-9bfb-4537bf01599b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ffd4c9bfc6b193697369596dd764129ac%2F26ee2d556c6fec30ab249b06da7b84af.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scattered-showers-storms-could-pop-up-in-south-florida-on-wednesday-as-temperatures-soar"},{"id":"um8yn8","archiveId":"qc04av","title":"Scotland's \"Tartan Army\" loving South Florida vibe ahead of FIFA World Cup match Wednesday: \"Miami people have welcomed us\"","excerpt":"South Florida is hosting the next FIFA World Cup match at Miami Stadium on Wednesday between Scotland and Brazil, and fans are making their presence known.Scotland's \"Tartan Army\" is a fan base that has taken over Miami-Dade and Broward counties in South Florida after leaving Boston, and they aren't","content":"South Florida is hosting the next FIFA World Cup match at Miami Stadium on Wednesday between Scotland and Brazil, and fans are making their presence known.Scotland's \"Tartan Army\" is a fan base that has taken over Miami-Dade and Broward counties in South Florida after leaving Boston, and they aren't shy.Members told CBS News Miami's Anna McAllister that the party started as soon as they landed.\"I only got in last night, so I can't remember too much but it's going well so far,\" said Connor Bryan.Scotland fans take part in the Tartan Army march in Miami South beach's Ocean Drive, during the 2026 World Cup. Picture date: Tuesday June 23, 2026. Ryan McDougall/PA Images via Getty Images And the Tartan Army is joining World Cup fans from all over.\"It's crazy! It's not just Scotland fans, it's Brazilians, Colombians, they're all here &mdash; they're all here for the party,\" said Chris Cullan.And many Tartan Army members are loving the vibe here in South Florida.\"It's been fantastic. The Miami people have welcomed us &ndash; we were here for one hour &ndash; we got two pitchers of beer on our table, they welcome us with their hearts,\" said Ewan Smith.The sea of soccer fans is also bringing a boost to local businesses &ndash; like Barbizon restaurant.\"This is great. I do this business for about 40 years. I own a few restaurants two or three on Ocean Drive. This is the best day. Thank God finally,\" said Rafik Cevik.Cevik, who owns Barbizon, said business has been slow lately, but FIFA fans are coming in droves. \"It's supposed to be double or triple, probably triple. We expect good money. That's it!\" Cevik said.Scotland will take on Brazil at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on Wednesday at 6 p.m.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/scotland-tartan-army-south-florida-miami-fort-lauderdale-world-cup/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Anna  McAllister","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:04:27.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F2a8438ca-f231-4dc5-a8ac-5a8448d88d20%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fd154592ca33ca3a54692339c19a102d2%2Fcbsmiami-scotland-world-cup-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scotlands-tartan-army-loving-south-florida-vibe-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-match-wednesday-miami-people"},{"id":"dbyzzf","archiveId":"sklytj","title":"Stonerock loses downtown office buildings in $66M foreclosure","excerpt":"Two downtown Miami office buildings are headed to auction next month after landlord Stonerock Capital lost a $65.7 million foreclosure judgment. Atlanta-based Ardent Companies provided Stonerock with a $58.3 million mortgage to buy the buildings in 2022, the South Florida Business Journal reported. ","content":"Two downtown Miami office buildings are headed to auction next month after landlord Stonerock Capital lost a $65.7 million foreclosure judgment. Atlanta-based Ardent Companies provided Stonerock with a $58.3 million mortgage to buy the buildings in 2022, the South Florida Business Journal reported. Boca Raton-based Stonerock, led by Yaakov “Jacob” Handelsman, and its then-partner, Delray Beach-based Triple Double Real Estate paid $56.7 million for the properties, The Real Deal previously reported. Triple Double Real Estate left the venture in 2023. The following year, an affiliate of Ardent Companies filed a foreclosure complaint in Miami, alleging Stonerock Capital defaulted on a […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/23/stonerock-capital-loses-downtown-miami-office-foreclosure/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Grace McClung","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:36:57.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FStonerock-loses-downtown-office-buildings-in-66M-foreclosure-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"stonerock-loses-downtown-office-buildings-in-66m-foreclosure"},{"id":"u8bmqa","archiveId":"t1ffhx","title":"Country music’s biggest names shine at CMA Fest","excerpt":"I’m a little bit country, and normally, I’m a little bit rock and roll. But this Thursday, we’re all grabbing our cowboy boots and denim! Deco’s resident cowboy Alex Miranda is here to tell us why. Howdy, y’all! The biggest names in country music are hitting the stage at CMA Fest. Deco’s dishing wit","content":"I’m a little bit country, and normally, I’m a little bit rock and roll. But this Thursday, we’re all grabbing our cowboy boots and denim! Deco’s resident cowboy Alex Miranda is here to tell us why. Howdy, y’all! The biggest names in country music are hitting the stage at CMA Fest. Deco’s dishing with some of the performers ahead of a rootin’ tootin’ special on ABC Miami. Giddy up and get down! CMA Fest is back! The world’s longest-running country music festival took over Nashville earlier this month. But ABC’s primetime special is giving you a front row seat to the best of the fest! Lara Spencer and Riley Green are hosting the big night. Riley Green: “I like it. It’s fun. It’s nice to, you know, I’ve got a big part in the CMA Fest this year. It feels like I’m important.” Lara Spencer: “Riley Green is like an Adonis and also just one of my favorite musical performers. I’m a New York City girl. My day job on GMA looks nothing like this. So, he’s been really, really nice in kind of, you know, just saying, ‘You got this girl.'” Rumble? Nah, these boots are made for rockin’ with everyone from Jelly Roll to Blake Shelton. Blake Shelton: “My first appearance at the CMA Fest was 2001, and so 25 years later, to still be doing this is like, I know how lucky I am.” …to Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman. Bailey Zimmerman: “It’s just like seeing the joy they have, just makes me want to go 10 times harder.” Lainey Wilson: “My gosh, you know, I feel like the more energy I bring, the more energy the people bring. And for me, it’s a little bit of an energy exchange.” The vibes are high, but the energy on stage and in the crowd is higher. Gretchen Wilson: “This is like the biggest country backyard party in the whole wide world.” Cody Johnson: “I think what my band and I have talked about is, come out swinging and don’t stop swinging until we exit the stage.” Tucker Wetmore: “Seeing them relate to the songs and just like scream their favorite lyric at the top of their lungs. It’s my favorite thing in the world “ Shaboozey: “I feel amazing, you know. Um, feels like I’m back home.” This ain’t their first rodeo, and for country music all-stars like Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, and Carly Pearce, it’s all about putting on a show… Carly Pearce: “I always say you work your whole life to make it across to that stage, and it’s just a really, really special thing.” Luke Bryan: “My performance is going to be so good, they’re going to demolish the stadium.” …and creating a lasting connection. Keith Urban: “spirit and togetherness and a big exhale cause we all need it.” CMA Fest also featured a surprise Florida Georgia Line reunion! You can catch the three-hour concert special this Thursday at 8, on ABC Miami, channel 18.","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/cma-fest-abc-miami/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:12:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062426-Lara-Spencer-and-Riley-Green.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"country-musics-biggest-names-shine-at-cma-fest"},{"id":"s743r1","archiveId":"jrpyl3","title":"Moana live-action boat sets sail, set to arrive in Miami on Thursday","excerpt":"Want to hit the open seas like a movie star? Now’s your chance, and you can thank a certain Disney heroine for the opportunity. The boat featured in the upcoming live-action version of Moana has set sail. The vessel’s maiden voyage took place out west, in Marina del Rey. But don’t go buying plane ti","content":"Want to hit the open seas like a movie star? Now’s your chance, and you can thank a certain Disney heroine for the opportunity. The boat featured in the upcoming live-action version of Moana has set sail. The vessel’s maiden voyage took place out west, in Marina del Rey. But don’t go buying plane tickets. The boat is in Miami on Thursday.","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/moana-live-action-boat-sets-sail-set-to-arrive-in-miami-on-thursday/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:48:53.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062426-Live-action-boat-Moana.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"moana-live-action-boat-sets-sail-set-to-arrive-in-miami-on-thursday"},{"id":"reamsd","archiveId":"ceu2m6","title":"Miami Beach nightclub disturbance leads to arrest of man accused of posing as FBI agent","excerpt":"A 61-year-old man was arrested in Miami Beach early Wednesday after police said he falsely claimed to be an FBI agent while causing a disturbance at a South Beach nightclub. Nelson Mauricio Aviles was charged with falsely personating an officer, disorderly conduct and resisting an officer without vi","content":"A 61-year-old man was arrested in Miami Beach early Wednesday after police said he falsely claimed to be an FBI agent while causing a disturbance at a South Beach nightclub. Nelson Mauricio Aviles was charged with falsely personating an officer, disorderly conduct and resisting an officer without violence, according to an arrest report. Officers said Aviles appeared highly intoxicated and repeatedly identified himself as an FBI agent. Investigators said he presented an identification card showing he worked as a staff development specialist for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services, but was unable to provide any credentials linking him to the FBI. According to investigators, Aviles told officers he would contact his FBI partner and launch an internal investigation into the nightclub. The club’s manager told police that Aviles had been yelling at guest and employees, telling people he was an FBI agent and attempting to engage in verbal and physical confrontations before being removed from the business. When officers attempted to handcuff him, he allegedly pulled his arms away, flailed his arms and refused to place his hands behind his back before being taken into custody. He was taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. A judge later found probable cause and set bond at $3,150.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miami-beach-nightclub-disturbance-leads-to-arrest-of-man-accused-of-posing-as-fbi-agent/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Allyson Castillo","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:38:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FNelson-Mauricio-Aviles.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-beach-nightclub-disturbance-leads-to-arrest-of-man-accused-of-posing-as-fbi-agent"},{"id":"pjzx9v","archiveId":"ujx0mt","title":"Scotland's \"Tartan Army\" takes over South Florida for the World Cup match against Brazil: \"No Scotland, no party!\"","excerpt":"Scotland's \"Tartan Army\" has descended upon South Florida, bringing an economic windfall to local businesses as they prepare to support their team.Fans from Scotland have taken over the Fort Lauderdale Beach area, with chants of \"No Scotland, no party!\" ringing out at Marina Village on Tuesday.\"It's","content":"Scotland's \"Tartan Army\" has descended upon South Florida, bringing an economic windfall to local businesses as they prepare to support their team.Fans from Scotland have taken over the Fort Lauderdale Beach area, with chants of \"No Scotland, no party!\" ringing out at Marina Village on Tuesday.\"It's absolutely roasting, but it's been brilliant,\" said Adam Carlegie, a visiting fan from Scotland.Local businesses are struggling to keep pace with the influx of visitors. The Jungle Queen, which operates cruises along the intracoastal, reported sold-out trips and had to scramble to accommodate the increased demand.\"We got thousands of pounds of ice delivered this morning; we got an extra 600 cases of beer than we normally do,\" said Jungle Queen Captain Monica Aivazian. \"We had all hands on deck since 9 a.m. this morning just loading up for the Tartans.\"At McSorley's Beach Pub, operator Julie Olszewski said daily sales are currently 10 times higher than average for this time of year.\"We ordered four times more than we order for St. Patrick's Day, and we have had to have emergency deliveries,\" Olszewski said.For many fans, the surge in business is viewed as a challenge.\"I don't think you can prepare for this,\" Carlegie said. \"We're going to drink every bar dry, that's pretty much it.\"Several official Tartan Army parties are scheduled for Tuesday night in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, with many already sold out. Despite the intensity of the celebrations, fans say the atmosphere remains good-natured.\"We're here for the party; we're loads of fun; we do drink a lot, but it doesn't change us; we just sing even more,\" said Angela Bruce, a fan from Scotland. \"We like to sing.\"Scotland is scheduled to face Brazil at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Miami Stadium.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/scotland-tartan-army-south-florida-takeover-world-cup/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Bri  Buckley","publishDate":"2026-06-24T10:34:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Fe9e0b03c-506d-4f99-9ec2-285510301397%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fcc75425fff9f8af07435abf5bc8df314%2Fsnapshot-7.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scotlands-tartan-army-takes-over-south-florida-for-the-world-cup-match-against-brazil-no-scotland-no"},{"id":"2sh7p5","archiveId":"evska0","title":"Ceremonies being held to mark five years since Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside","excerpt":"Local leaders, residents and family members gathered overnight to mark five years since the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside that claimed the lives of 98 people. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodrigues has more on how the victims are being remembered.","content":"Local leaders, residents and family members gathered overnight to mark five years since the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside that claimed the lives of 98 people. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodrigues has more on how the victims are being remembered.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/ceremonies-being-held-to-mark-five-years-since-champlain-towers-south-collapse-in-surfside/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T10:07:00.000Z","category":"beach","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F3e1e5849-a7e2-4109-a807-94a4f92c890a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F8df7135b4672f134443f8b54bdd3be34%2Fe75ce653a17ee3a121d6099b77771055.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ceremonies-being-held-to-mark-five-years-since-champlain-towers-south-collapse-in-surfside"},{"id":"d1yp9j","archiveId":"j88o7q","title":"Video shows child struck by school bus while riding scooter near depot in NW Miami-Dade","excerpt":"Rescue crews rushed a child to the hospital after the young victim was struck by a school bus in Northwest Miami-Dade, officials said. Surveillance video captured the moment the child was struck just feet from a transportation depot, at around 7 a.m. on Wednesday. The footage shows the victim in the","content":"Rescue crews rushed a child to the hospital after the young victim was struck by a school bus in Northwest Miami-Dade, officials said. Surveillance video captured the moment the child was struck just feet from a transportation depot, at around 7 a.m. on Wednesday. The footage shows the victim in the top right corner of the frame riding their scooter along the sidewalk when the collision occurred. The camera glitches for a few seconds, and then moments later the child is seen limping away from the bus along 27th Avenue. That child was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital as a trauma alert. The extent of the patient’s injuries is unknown. Miami-Dade Public Schools told 7News that no students were on that bus, just the driver. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is now leading the ongoing investigation.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/video-shows-child-struck-by-school-bus-while-riding-scooter-near-depot-in-nw-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:16:25.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062426-Child-struck-by-school-bus-in-NW-Miami-Dade.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"video-shows-child-struck-by-school-bus-while-riding-scooter-near-depot-in-nw-miami-dade"},{"id":"ryyerl","archiveId":"fznyh6","title":"Jealous dog caught drooling over other dog’s hot dog at loanDepot Park","excerpt":"A serious case of canine jealousy was caught on camera during a Miami Marlins game at loanDepot Park. The moment happened Monday, as the Marlins hosted “Bark at the Park.” The jumbotron caught one dog devouring a hot dog while another four-legged spectator was caught looking and drooling from a few ","content":"A serious case of canine jealousy was caught on camera during a Miami Marlins game at loanDepot Park. The moment happened Monday, as the Marlins hosted “Bark at the Park.” The jumbotron caught one dog devouring a hot dog while another four-legged spectator was caught looking and drooling from a few seats back. The team then posted posted a hilarious “find this dog” ad. They hope to find the covetous canine and treat him to “a dream day at loanDepot Park.”","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-marlins/jealous-dog-caught-drooling-over-other-dogs-hot-dog-at-loandepot-park/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:08:05.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062426-Jealous-dog-caught-drooling-over-other-dogs-hot-dog-at-Loan-Depot-Park.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"jealous-dog-caught-drooling-over-other-dogs-hot-dog-at-loandepot-park"},{"id":"izbn7t","archiveId":"s4zfcz","title":"Miami-Dade deputies uncover alleged staged crash meant to trigger insurance payout","excerpt":"Two men were arrested Tuesday after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office investigators said they helped orchestrate a staged crash in Miami in an attempt to make fraudulent insurance claims. Carlos Leyva-Sama, 36, and Nicolas Israel Caprile, 23, were taken into custody following an investigation into a singl","content":"Two men were arrested Tuesday after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office investigators said they helped orchestrate a staged crash in Miami in an attempt to make fraudulent insurance claims. Carlos Leyva-Sama, 36, and Nicolas Israel Caprile, 23, were taken into custody following an investigation into a single-vehicle crash reported near Northwest 18th Avenue and Northwest 81st Terrace, according to arrest reports. Deputies said Leyva-Sama called 911 in the afternoon and reported that he crashed a 2025 Toyota Corolla after swerving to avoid a dirt bike rider. Caprile told investigators he was a passenger in the vehicle and was not paying attention when the crash occurred. However, investigators said evidence showed both men were standing on a nearby sidewalk when an unidentified man drove the vehicle into a tree and then walked away from the scene. According to the arrest reports, Leyva-Sama and Caprile then allegedly acted as though they had exited the vehicle following the collision. Detectives determined the crash was intentionally staged to create documentation that could later be used to support insurance and personal injury protection claims, authorities said. Leyva-Sama was charged with insurance fraud involving a staged accident. Caprile faces charges of insurance fraud involving a staged accident, organized scheme to defraud and providing false information to a law enforcement officer during an investigation. Investigators said the alleged scheme resulted in an insurance company being billed $38,440. During bond court Wednesday, a judge found probable cause for the charges. Leyva-Sama’s bond was set at $7,500 on the insurance fraud charge. Caprile received a $7,500 bond on the insurance fraud charge, a $2,500 bond on a conspiracy charge and a $500 bond on the false information charge.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miami-dade-deputies-uncover-alleged-staged-crash-meant-to-trigger-insurance-payout/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Allyson Castillo","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:23:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FCarlos-Leyva-Sama.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-deputies-uncover-alleged-staged-crash-meant-to-trigger-insurance-payout"},{"id":"u294e0","archiveId":"d3w6ev","title":"Wind shifts may provide unhealthy air quality to the inland of South Florida","excerpt":"The fires are mostly contained but the wind shifts could provide unhealthy smoke.","content":"The fires are mostly contained but the wind shifts could provide unhealthy smoke.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/wind-shifts-may-provide-unhealthy-air-quality-to-the-inland-of-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T03:30:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2Fb34a2a3d-65a7-4398-b8b6-c7f12a32bcb6%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fdabc6c4509a2dc6299fd0af5e6e9c06e%2Fe7ea6910efd7f9845012e0bdf0776ef6.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wind-shifts-may-provide-unhealthy-air-quality-to-the-inland-of-south-florida"},{"id":"ozh8ui","archiveId":"v4klqh","title":"\"Tartan Army\" is taking over South Florida","excerpt":"Scotland's \"Tartan Army\" has descended upon South Florida, bringing an economic windfall to local businesses as they prepare to support their team.","content":"Scotland's \"Tartan Army\" has descended upon South Florida, bringing an economic windfall to local businesses as they prepare to support their team.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/tartan-army-is-taking-over-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T03:23:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F8fa4718f-e95c-4d81-8fa9-ddf000259e77%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F804fe30af30d98bfd4d94ae56f847475%2Fac12edb650720aa851b5aef8043e8126.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tartan-army-is-taking-over-south-florida"},{"id":"88ug0h","archiveId":"ii1hhm","title":"No Scotland, no fiesta: Inside the Tartan Army takeover of Miami","excerpt":"Fans of the Scotland national team, called the \"Tartan Army,\" have arrived in Miami and are ready to party. Here's where.","content":"Fans of the Scotland national team, called the \"Tartan Army,\" have arrived in Miami and are ready to party. Here's where.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/scotland-fans-are-taking-over-miami-ahead-of-brazil-match-40560890/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Nicole Lopez-Alvar","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:19:05.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG_2349.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"no-scotland-no-fiesta-inside-the-tartan-army-takeover-of-miami"},{"id":"2v7bq","archiveId":"s1ye93","title":"Blue Road, Ilia cut hotel rooms, win resi upsize for North Miami Beach project","excerpt":"Blue Road and Ilia Development Group plan to start construction on a condo tower with a pickleball roof deck in North Miami Beach by early next year, after city officials approved a new site plan for the 650,384-square-foot condo project Monday. The North Miami Beach City Commission approved the dev","content":"Blue Road and Ilia Development Group plan to start construction on a condo tower with a pickleball roof deck in North Miami Beach by early next year, after city officials approved a new site plan for the 650,384-square-foot condo project Monday. The North Miami Beach City Commission approved the developers’ request to increase the number of residences within The William, a 25-story development planned at 2040 Northeast 163rd Street, from 344 to 374. The change eliminates 30 planned hotel rooms. Blue Road and Ilia have already presold 23 percent of the units, their attorney Steve Warnick said. Designed by Uruguayan […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/23/blue-road-ilia-development-group-north-miami-beach-condos/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Erik Bojnansky","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:35:44.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBlue-Road-Ilia-cut-hotel-rooms-win-resi-upsize-for-North-Miami-Beach-project-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"blue-road-ilia-cut-hotel-rooms-win-resi-upsize-for-north-miami-beach-project"},{"id":"u7xb5w","archiveId":"yy8zkg","title":"As Surfside prepares to mourn 5 years since the Champlain Towers collapse, findings detail the deterioration beforehand","excerpt":"Federal investigators released new findings Monday detailing design and construction flaws that led to the 2021 collapse of Champlain Towers South, as families prepare to mark five years since the tragedy that killed 98 people.The National Institute of Standards and Technology identified problems wi","content":"Federal investigators released new findings Monday detailing design and construction flaws that led to the 2021 collapse of Champlain Towers South, as families prepare to mark five years since the tragedy that killed 98 people.The National Institute of Standards and Technology identified problems with the building's original design and construction, specifically citing support columns in the underground garage that held up the pool deck. Investigators noted that two of these columns had begun to deteriorate approximately three weeks before the collapse.\"Once the first connection failed, other elements of the pool deck were left to carry their loads,\" said co-investigator Judith Mitrani-Reiser. \"But they were not strong enough to handle them due to problems that stemmed from the original design and construction of the building\".\"Those buildings, you know, had properly maintained themselves over the years and never let those same issues exacerbate into something greater,\" said Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger.As those columns gave way on June 24, 2021, it triggered the deadly collapse of the condominium building.For the families of the victims, the report offers a somber look at the causes behind the tragedy. Judy Spiegel was among the 98 killed. Her daughter, Rachel Spiegel, said that while the findings cannot restore her mother, she hopes they serve as a warning to prevent similar disasters.\"Obviously, it's not going to bring my mom back,\" Rachel Spiegel said. \"But I hope the report is a wake-up call ultimately to others to prevent this in the future\".Rachel Spiegel is scheduled to speak at a remembrance event on Wednesday to mark the five-year anniversary of the collapse.\"I'll never stop talking about her. I'll never stop advocating for the person that she was,\" she said. \"I really want people to remember my mom and how incredible she really was\".Danzinger said he expects a promised memorial for the tragedy to break ground by the end of the summer on 88th Street. \"But we are starting to see, I guess, light at the end of the tunnel as we move forward to give us something to give us that permanent remembrance,\" Danzinger said.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/surfside-community-plans-commemoration-5-years-condo-collapse/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Manuel  Bojorquez","publishDate":"2026-06-24T03:24:44.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2F307578b3-96bb-4b41-8a8f-8536d6246f8f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F27c276a7df38870048a08bed2ca8cc80%2Fsnapshot-2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"as-surfside-prepares-to-mourn-5-years-since-the-champlain-towers-collapse-findings-detail-the-deteri"},{"id":"psrumk","archiveId":"w6yodr","title":"Man arrested in 2019 Miami Gardens cold case killing of teen","excerpt":"Warren Masai Pollock was behind bars for a different charge when investigators said they found him responsible of the killing.","content":"Warren Masai Pollock was behind bars for a different charge when investigators said they found him responsible of the killing.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/man-arrested-in-2019-miami-gardens-cold-case-killing-of-teen/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T03:20:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2Ff9b99f9a-9cb4-41e1-b810-c0ca35e4674f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F9df8ccaade6ab8a544a79f2cc3dc117b%2F8991c2349e4c4e41d9ce721712a47581.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-arrested-in-2019-miami-gardens-cold-case-killing-of-teen"},{"id":"428jij","archiveId":"98obw1","title":"Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in South Florida with parades, festivities, and fireworks","excerpt":"South Florida will be kicking off Independence Day celebrations with festive parades, family-friendly events, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. At Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade County previewed its own spin on the 250th anniversary landmark moment, called “Miami-Dade 250.” “On July ","content":"South Florida will be kicking off Independence Day celebrations with festive parades, family-friendly events, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. At Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade County previewed its own spin on the 250th anniversary landmark moment, called “Miami-Dade 250.” “On July 4, residents from all over the county will be going to hopefully the Tropical Park for Miami-Dade 250th Independence Day Celebration,” said Arnold Palmer, Chief of Public Safety for Miami-Dade County. The county kicked off the month with its “Our county, Our country” community art competition in collaboration with American Airlines. It will be open to all who live in the county. The competition will be centered around the theme of how Miami-Dade fits into the story of the nation. “Through their creative and imagination participation, will help let tell our story to the community’s unique contributions to our nation’s journey,” said Palmer. Two winners will be announced: one youth and one adult. They’ll receive special recognition for their artwork, including a display at Miami International Airport. For the anniversary of our nation’s founding, South Florida residents can reflect on Miami-Dade’s place in America’s evolving story through community events. “‘Miami-Dade 250’ is not just a one-day celebration. All year long, we are celebrating the people and the ideas that have painted our history. We are strengthening civic engagement, and most importantly, we are creating opportunities for all of you, the residents of Miami-Dade County, to join us and participate in a historic milestone,” said Palmer. The Museum of Miami will feature founding era documents and artifacts from South Florida as part of a nationwide exhibit. “The story of America has always been written by the people who contribute their talents, ideas, service and voices to their communities. That is exactly what ‘Miami-Dade 250’ is all about,” said Palmer. From Miami to Broward, residents and visitors can enjoy a day filled with patriotic pride and community events that can be found below. Miami-Dade Events Key Biscayne Fourth of July Parade– The 67th Anniversary Fourth of July Parade will start promptly at 11 a.m. on July 4 with live music and a community barbecue. Miami Beach Fourth of July Events– Celebrate Independence Day on July 4 with music and festivities in South Beach and North Beach as the city lights up both ends of its shoreline for the Fourth of July. Celebrations will be held in North Beach at Altos Del Mar Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and in South Beach on Ocean Drive starting at 8 p.m. The City of Miami Beach will also be holding a roller disco event at the Miami Beach Bandshell from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Guests are encouraged to bring their own skates or blades. Rentals will also be available, with free rentals offered to Miami Beach residents with valid ID. Non-skaters can still enjoy the music and atmosphere from the Club Box Deck. The event is free with RSVP. Tropical Park Fourth of July Celebration– Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and a fireworks display that will highlight an Independence Day celebration at Tropical Park. The celebration takes place on July 4 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Homestead Race to the Fourth Celebration– Presented by the City of Homestead, Race to the Fourth takes place July 4 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The annual event is part of the city’s Fourth of July tradition and coincides with the America 250 anniversary. The celebration will include fireworks, a drone show, and family activities. Coral Gables Fourth of July Event– The City of Coral Gables and The Biltmore Hotel invite the community to attend a Gables Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza on Saturday, July 4 on the grounds of the historic Biltmore Hotel located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue. In addition to the fireworks this year, the city will feature a drone show marking America’s 250th anniversary through patriotic imagery and Coral Gables landmarks brought to life in the night sky. Broward Events Fort Lauderdale Beach Fourth of July Celebration– The City of Fort Lauderdale will be having a Fourth of July Spectacular event starting at 12 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. The celebration will have many activities, music, and entertainment that will happen around the beach and Las Olas Oceanside Park, with a fireworks show on the ocean for everyone to watch at the end of the night. Plantation Fourth of July Celebration– The Fourth of July celebration will kick off with a parade at the intersection of Broward Boulevard and Northwest 46th Avenue. The parade will head west to Northwest 69th Avenue, turn right on Northwest 4th Street, and end at City Hall with an awards ceremony. The fun continues all day with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Miramar Fourth of July Celebration– The City of Miramar will host an Independence Day celebration from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Miramar Regional Park. The celebration will be filled with fun, food, music, and family-friendly activities, followed by a fireworks show. Pembroke Pines Fourth of July Celebration– The City of Pembroke Pines invites all ages to a Colonial-themed, patriotic celebration honoring 250 years of the nation’s independence! The celebration will be on July 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., ending with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. at the Pines Recreation Center. Step into a night filled with live music with DJ Felix Sama and Remix Band, free rides and bounce houses, face painting, 20+ family-friendly activities at Firecracker Fun Zone, pie-eating contests, and more! Palmer said they will continue recognizing veterans through appreciative events to make sure their stories are celebrated as well.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/celebrate-americas-250th-birthday-in-south-florida-with-parades-festivities-and-fireworks/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:41:13.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F060426-Celebrate-Americas-250th-birthday-in-South-Florida-with-parades-festivities-and-fireworks.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"celebrate-americas-250th-birthday-in-south-florida-with-parades-festivities-and-fireworks"},{"id":"c7lr3j","archiveId":"mx3h4h","title":"Hostage to the HOA: How some developers keep a tight grip on owner associations","excerpt":"Teresa Troyer bought her three-bedroom townhome in a Central Florida subdivision five years ago, expecting homeowners to decide how their community is run. But she said it’s clear to her who’s in charge — the developer, not homeowners. Florida law mandates developers pass on control of residential a","content":"Teresa Troyer bought her three-bedroom townhome in a Central Florida subdivision five years ago, expecting homeowners to decide how their community is run. But she said it’s clear to her who’s in charge — the developer, not homeowners. Florida law mandates developers pass on control of residential associations — most visible in the ability to elect their boards of directors — to homeowners when developers sell the majority of planned homes. The reality at the Portofino Vista complex in St. Cloud is more complicated. About two decades ago, the developer planned 262 townhomes. Since then, it’s completed 57, leaving the […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/23/inside-owner-fights-against-builder-controlled-associations/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Lidia Dinkova","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA-Build-sell-and-step-back-Not-always.-At-some-associations-developers-stay-on-boards-MAIN-r1-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hostage-to-the-hoa-how-some-developers-keep-a-tight-grip-on-owner-associations"},{"id":"nljz0a","archiveId":"e6gx","title":"Rhythm of the Cup brings high-profile lineup, watch parties to Bandshell","excerpt":"Tartan Army, there's even a Scottish band booked just for you.","content":"Tartan Army, there's even a Scottish band booked just for you.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/rhythm-of-the-cup-brings-high-profile-lineup-watch-parties-to-bandshell-40560990/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"David Rolland","publishDate":"2026-06-23T13:57:51.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2Fww-media%2Fmediaserver%2Fmia%2F2025-01%2Fchromeo_at_zeyzey_wre.webp","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"rhythm-of-the-cup-brings-high-profile-lineup-watch-parties-to-bandshell"},{"id":"qlzm0u","archiveId":"9104jg","title":"Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution Tuesday seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve a conflict that the administration launched on its own and now needs Congress to fund. It","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution Tuesday seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve a conflict that the administration launched on its own and now needs Congress to fund. It was the 10th time the Senate has tried to stop the war, and the outcome, on a vote of 50-48, was a stunning turnaround from past efforts. While the resolution is largely symbolic, and does not carry the full force of law, it reflects the growing concerns from a number of Republican lawmakers in both the House and Senate over both the war and the deal Trump struck with Iran to end it. The House approved the resolution earlier this month. Trump responded angrily Tuesday night on his Truth Social platform, calling the vote “poorly timed and meaningless” and saying it “provided aid and comfort” to Iran. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said, “Time after time, the vast majority of Senate Republicans sided with Trump and his war instead of the American people.” Schumer said Americans have paid the price for “Trump’s historic blunder in Iran. It’ll go down in the history books as one of the worst foreign policy forays America has ever made.” In the past, as many as four GOP senators have voted for the war powers resolutions, and they did so Tuesday — Republicans Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana. One Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, voted against. Trump bashed the four Republicans as losers, saying, “These senators have made my job more difficult.” On this vote, the absence of two Republicans, including Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who was admitted to the hospital recently for an undisclosed matter, left the GOP without a full majority to halt the effort. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., also missed the vote. The vote comes as the Pentagon is seeking $80 billion from Congress mostly for the Iran war as it backfills munitions and stockpiles. Trump to meet senators as Republicans balk at Iran deal Trump himself is headed to the Capitol on Wednesday to meet with GOP senators after Vice President JD Vance was overseas working to negotiate with Iran to end its nuclear ambitions — which had been among the stated rationales for the war. The president is not pleased with the Republicans who have been critical of the deal he struck with Iran, according to one GOP senator granted anonymity to discuss the private dynamics. The terms of the Iran deal are spelled out in a memorandum of understanding that Trump signed last week, starting a 60-day clock for the sides to reach a broader agreement over ending Iran’s nuclear program. But Republicans have particularly objected to the $300 billion fund to help Iran rebuild, which is far greater than the $1.7 billion then-President Barack Obama refunded the country under his administration’s 2015 Iran deal. “I believe President Trump is getting very poor advice on Iran,” Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said last week on his podcast after the deal was made public. Democrats have repeatedly forced Iran votes Over and again, Democrats have been forcing votes on the Iran war, almost since the U.S. and Israel launched missile strikes on Iran on Feb. 28. Nearly each week they’re in session, the Senate Democrats have put forward war powers resolutions, but they have failed to amass the majority needed for passage in the narrowly split chamber, where Trump’s Republican Party holds the majority. Trump would almost certainly veto any measure that passed. The House pushed its own version to passage earlier this month, with four Republicans joining all Democrats in approving the war powers resolution, over the objections of House Speaker Mike Johnson and the GOP leadership. While the House- and Senate-passed resolution does not go to the president for his signature, passage stands as a powerful, if symbolic, statement from Congress and a rebuke of the administration’s military actions. Sen. Tim Kaine, the Democrat from Virginia who has led his party’s efforts, said the pause in warfighting, as Trump’s team works to shore up a fragile ceasefire, provides the perfect time for Congress to step back and assess “what should the next chapter be.” Hegseth seeks $80 billion from Congress for the Iran war Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is on Capitol Hill this week, seeking roughly $80 billion in supplemental funding to shore up defense supplies in the aftermath of the Iran war, which is drawing scrutiny when many Americans are reeling from high gas prices and costs of living. The Pentagon early on had estimated the war cost $11.3 billion during its first week, and senators said experts put the overall price tag of Operation Epic Fury higher, at some $100 billion. The Defense Department’s funding request is part of a broader beef-up of military money the White House wants as part of its budget request this year. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Tuesday, “We should not spend another dime of taxpayer dollars on Operation Epic Failure.” The Trump administration is seeking $1.5 trillion in defense funding this year — a nearly 50% increase — including $350 billion that it wants in a so-called budget reconciliation package. Johnson and GOP leaders are working to pass that package on their own, over the objections of Democrats, much the way they approved Trump’s big tax cuts bill last year. The 2025 tax cuts package also included a sizable increase for the military.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/politics/senate-for-first-time-approves-a-war-powers-resolution-in-a-rebuke-to-trump-over-iran-conflict/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:39:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260624_Senate_war_powers_resolution.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"senate-for-first-time-approves-a-war-powers-resolution-in-a-rebuke-to-trump-over-iran-conflict"},{"id":"krb7sn","archiveId":"ll95n0","title":"Surfside condo collapse began 3 weeks before tragedy","excerpt":"The partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside started roughly three weeks before the building fell, according to federal investigators. The National Institute of Standards and Technology released a report Monday concluding that a structural failure first occurred at two critic","content":"The partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside started roughly three weeks before the building fell, according to federal investigators. The National Institute of Standards and Technology released a report Monday concluding that a structural failure first occurred at two critical garage column connections beneath the pool deck in early June 2021, the Wall Street Journal reported. That initial failure triggered an undetected, slow-motion chain reaction that ultimately claimed 98 lives, and the report confirms what many engineers had long suspected. Investigators found that when the slab-to-column connections failed, the pool deck’s concrete slab started to quietly […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/23/surfside-condo-collapse-started-three-weeks-before-tragedy/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"TRD Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:15:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSurfside-condo-collapse-began-3-weeks-before-tragedy-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"surfside-condo-collapse-began-3-weeks-before-tragedy"},{"id":"syxkpd","archiveId":"2rgtmj","title":"Get Your Life: Get Fit Today with Boot Camp","excerpt":"Welcome to Get Your Life, where we empower you to live with purpose and move in your power. This episode features Coach Ian Cummings. Ian is the head trainer and CEO Operation Triple T LLC an outdoor fitness bootcamp for over 14 years since 2013 and operates mornings and evenings at 3 South Miami-Da","content":"Welcome to Get Your Life, where we empower you to live with purpose and move in your power. This episode features Coach Ian Cummings. Ian is the head trainer and CEO Operation Triple T LLC an outdoor fitness bootcamp for over 14 years since 2013 and operates mornings and evenings at 3 South Miami-Dade Parks […] The post Get Your Life: Get Fit Today with Boot Camp first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/get-your-life-get-fit-today-with-boot-camp/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:51:13.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGet-Your-Life_-Get-Fit-Today-with-Boot-Camp-21-14-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"get-your-life-get-fit-today-with-boot-camp"},{"id":"omf2d3","archiveId":"4ju5a7","title":"As Scotland prepares for its World Cup match, a local group is bringing its culture to South Florida","excerpt":"More than 40 million people worldwide claim Scottish ancestry, and many are in South Florida right now for the big World Cup match between Scotland and Brazil on Wednesday.Joining in the revelry are members of the Scottish American Society of South Florida.The society was formed in 1983 with a membe","content":"More than 40 million people worldwide claim Scottish ancestry, and many are in South Florida right now for the big World Cup match between Scotland and Brazil on Wednesday.Joining in the revelry are members of the Scottish American Society of South Florida.The society was formed in 1983 with a membership of about 20 people. It has grown in more than 40 years, spreading Scottish culture and traditions. This past March, they initiated the Southeast Florida Scottish Celtic Music Festival at the Bergeron Fairgrounds in Davie.The festival was more than entertaining and marked a new chapter for the society. The goal is to ensure that Scottish culture in South Florida not only survives but thrives for years ahead.Many members belong to the iconic St. Andrew's Pipe Band of Miami. The bagpipes filled the air Friday as the band serenaded crowds at the World Cup Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in Miami.\"My father was in the Scottish Guards when Queen Elizabeth was a child,\" said former President Robert Ritchie.When he is not piping, society founder Nigel Macdonald is teaching dancing once a week in Sunrise. Dancers say it is one way of keeping Scottish tradition alive.If you would like to learn more, you can contact the Scottish American Society of South Florida at scottishsouthfl@gmail.com or 954-460-5000.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/scotland-world-cup-culture-south-florida-match-vs-brazil-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Joan  Murray","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:52:49.000Z","category":"culture","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2Fd4cddc14-f072-4d43-8521-127ab7902501%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F6c0854e980a01bb095bd30930fc90431%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-23-at-10-49-43-pm.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"as-scotland-prepares-for-its-world-cup-match-a-local-group-is-bringing-its-culture-to-south-florida"},{"id":"8erd21","archiveId":"fo8xdz","title":"South Florida’s top deals: Oceanfront Manalapan property trades for $15M","excerpt":"🏆 Residential: The priciest recorded home sale was in Manalapan, where an oceanfront parcel at 3070 South Ocean Boulevard sold for $15.1 million. The lot measures 0.3 acres and includes a 1,900-square-foot property. The seller was the Marston family, which had owned the site for decades. The buyer ","content":"🏆 Residential: The priciest recorded home sale was in Manalapan, where an oceanfront parcel at 3070 South Ocean Boulevard sold for $15.1 million. The lot measures 0.3 acres and includes a 1,900-square-foot property. The seller was the Marston family, which had owned the site for decades. The buyer was 3070 South Ocean LLC. 📊 Residential: An LLC tied to Anthony and Kimberly Hernandez parted with a vacant lot at 19696 Harbor Road in Jupiter for $14 million. The buyer was an entity led by Hilary Shane, who owns ODS Capital. Built this year, the waterfront property sits on a 0.3-acre […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/23/south-florida-top-real-estate-deals-june-22-2026/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Mary Diduch","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSouth-Floridas-top-deals-Oceanfront-Manalapan-property-trades-for-15M-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-top-deals-oceanfront-manalapan-property-trades-for-15m"},{"id":"qiz4pw","archiveId":"3v0hhy","title":"Heat swing blockbuster deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo","excerpt":"The Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee in a blockbuster trade that reshapes the NBA.","content":"The Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee in a blockbuster trade that reshapes the NBA.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/heat-swing-blockbuster-deal-for-giannis-antetokounmpo-40560976/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Natasha Yee","publishDate":"2026-06-23T05:00:22.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FGiannis-Heat-e1781203026232.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"heat-swing-blockbuster-deal-for-giannis-antetokounmpo"},{"id":"bufe87","archiveId":"qogp2f","title":"HEAT, SMOKE, DUST, REPEAT","excerpt":"Happy Wednesday, June 24, 2026. South Florida! Hopefully everyone has been able to cool down after a few days of intense heat across South Florida. A heat advisory was issued on Tuesday for Miami-Dade and Broward County as feels-like temperatures soared well into the low 100s. And while this morning","content":"Happy Wednesday, June 24, 2026. South Florida! Hopefully everyone has been able to cool down after a few days of intense heat across South Florida. A heat advisory was issued on Tuesday for Miami-Dade and Broward County as feels-like temperatures soared well into the low 100s. And while this morning was quite warm across the area, temperatures were not as high as previous mornings. South Florida started off in the mid to lower 80s while some inland areas started off in the 70s. What we notice with the distinct and strong smell of smoke across many parts of South Florida. As a result, the Air Quality Alert for Miami-Dade was extended through 3PM today. Speaking of today, a few passing showers and isolated thunderstorms will be possible, especially during the early afternoon hours. With that said, a thin layer of Saharan dust remains draped across the region, which may limit (or at least delay the start) shower activity. With a wind coming out of the south to Southwest, South Florida will remain steamy with afternoon high temperatures in the mid to low 90s. Plenty of humidity across the region will make it feel much hotter than the actual temperature but not high enough to trigger heat alerts across the area. Unfortunately, if you were looking for a breeze to help cool things off a bit, then you will be very disappointed to know that our wind pattern across our Florida will remain light and variable for the foreseeable future. Looking ahead through the second half of the workweek, rain chances will be just below what is normal this time of year. While a few isolated to scattered showers will be possible each afternoon as the heating of the day gets going, all activity will continue to shift farther inland away from the East Coast Metro. Hazy skies will also occasionally spread across South Florida as batches of Saharan dust periodically spread across the region. High temperatures each day will reach into the mid to low 90s while heat indices (feels-like temperatures) reach into the triple digits each day. Heading into the weekend, it is highly possible that we see a few heat alerts issued as a thicker plume of Saharan dust moves in, lowering our rain chances and bringing back those steamy conditions. Have a great week and try to limit your time outdoors today! 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The","content":"South Florida is marking the fifth anniversary of the catastrophic condominium collapse in Surfside by honoring the victims’ memories. Loved ones gathered early Wednesday morning at 98 Points of Light Way to honor the 98 souls who perished when a nightmare unfolded at 1:15 a.m. on June 24, 2021. The Champlain Towers South condo crumbled where it had stood for 40 years, changing the lives of countless families, first responders and the entire community. “Today’s lighting of the torch, let it be a symbol of remembrance, of resiliency and hope,” said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah. Among the survivors who attended the overnight remembrance was Devin Gonzalez, who fell out of Apartment 904. Her father, Edgar Gonzalez, did not make it out. “The best thing, honestly, that we can do is just to look at the mistakes from the past and make sure that we don’t make them again,” said Devin. The lighting of the torch at 98 Points of Light Way comes two days after a federal group of investigators released their findings on the likely cause of the collapse. “We have concluded that the failure most likely began in early June, about three weeks before the collapse, when two connections between garage columns and the pool deck slab failed,” said Judith Mitrani-Reiser, co-lead investigator with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s National Construction Safety Team. NIST-NCST’s report blames a combination of design and construction issues, as well as environmental factors. “We found no evidence of any specific initiating event. The final factor that brought the critically low margins of safety to the point of failure was most likely long-term degradation from corrosion,” said Glenn Bell, another co-lead investigator with NIST-NCST. Martin Langesfeld, who lost his sister Nicky in the collapse, takes issue with the timing of the report’s release. “It took them five years, nearly $40 million, for this federal investigation to be completed, and it came back with absolutely nothing new,” he said. “The community will not forget what happened on the site behind me.” Langesfeld’s family continues to hold on to memories of the good times with Nicky and her husband Luis Sadovnic. The irony, Langesfeld said, is the newlyweds lives ended in the very place they saw themselves building a beautiful future together. “They had plans for a family that they will never see, and they had a future together,” he said. “They moved into what they called their dream home, their dream apartment, to start their life, and exactly that is what took their life from them.” Another remembrance ceremony will take place at 98 Points of Light Way on Wednesday. It is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/survivors-and-loved-ones-mark-5-year-anniversary-of-surfside-condo-collapse-honor-98-lives-lost/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:17:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260624_Surfside_condo_collapse_anniversary_memorial.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"survivors-and-loved-ones-mark-5-year-anniversary-of-surfside-condo-collapse-honor-98-lives-lost"},{"id":"1cr0z","archiveId":"yk2yzq","title":"Young soccer player beats cancer and sets sights on comeback","excerpt":"A young soccer player is on a mission to cure cancer. 7’s Courtney Allen shares his ultimate goal. Five times a week. That’s about how often 11-year-old Diego Gonzalez was playing soccer competitively in Puerto Rico. Until he had to take a timeout in 2024. Diego Gonzalez: “I was the best one on my t","content":"A young soccer player is on a mission to cure cancer. 7’s Courtney Allen shares his ultimate goal. Five times a week. That’s about how often 11-year-old Diego Gonzalez was playing soccer competitively in Puerto Rico. Until he had to take a timeout in 2024. Diego Gonzalez: “I was the best one on my team, the best one. My leg started hurting so badly. I mean so bad, bro.” At first, doctors told him it was growing pains. It took months to find out that it was actually cancer. Diego Gonzalez: “I was crying. I thought I was going to die because, as a kid, you know what cancer is, but you don’t really understand it. When you only hear about cancer as a kid, you think you’re dead.” Diego was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, an aggressive cancer in his bones. The Puerto Rican hospital didn’t have the infrastructure to care for him, so his dad started calling hospitals in the United States. Diego Gonzalez: “A surgeon from Miami said, ‘Bring me your kid. I want to operate on him.’ Then, my dad was like super into it, and then I was like, ‘Bet! We are going!'” Diego and his family temporarily moved to Miami to get treatment at University of Miami Health Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Doctors here say while Ewing sarcoma is rare, they tend to see it more in boys ages 10 to 13. Dr. Adhiti Dhir, one of Diego’s doctors: “It is just being mindful of people complaining about symptoms and not being dismissive of that. Just being a good advocate and persisting. No one knows their child better than the parents.” Dr. Aditi Dhir says Diego has grown up a lot during their time together. Dr. Adhiti Dhir: “When he first came to me, he was a kid who was terrified of needles, terrified of doctors, of pokes, screams and yells. Then towards the end, he took complete ownership of his diagnosis, like, ‘What are my counts like today? What am I getting next? Which chemotherapy?'” In between rounds of chemo and a total pelvis reconstruction, South Florida made sure Diego still got a chance to be a kid. It was the full VIP treatment when he went to a Marlins game last season. Diego Gonzalez: “All the players signed the ball, it was sick.” But his best day came in October, when he got to ring the bell with his medical team after finally kicking cancer. Diego Gonzalez (on video): “Thank you so much for all of you guys doing this process.” For now, Diego can’t play soccer again just yet, but he’s loving every minute of watching the World Cup. Diego Gonzalez: “I got the USA eagle of 2026 World Cup; I think you can see it.” His ultimate goal is to one day get back on the field himself. As you probably can tell, Diego isn’t shy around the camera. Beyond soccer, he dreams of one day becoming an actor. Courtney Allen, 7News. If you know of a person, place, or group that you think we should highlight, email us at 7spotlight@wsvn.com.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/7spotlight/young-soccer-player-beats-cancer-and-sets-sights-on-comeback/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-24T03:03:32.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062326-Diego-Gonzalez.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"young-soccer-player-beats-cancer-and-sets-sights-on-comeback"},{"id":"khmm0s","archiveId":"jfnbts","title":"Witnesses speak out after police pursuit ends with man jumping into lake before being apprehended in Miami Lakes","excerpt":"Several witnesses are speaking out after a police pursuit that began in Miramar ended with a person jumping into a lake and taken into custody in Miami Lakes. According to Miramar Police Department officials, officers located a truck of interest in the area of County Line Road and Northwest 69th Ave","content":"Several witnesses are speaking out after a police pursuit that began in Miramar ended with a person jumping into a lake and taken into custody in Miami Lakes. According to Miramar Police Department officials, officers located a truck of interest in the area of County Line Road and Northwest 69th Avenue. After attempting to perform a traffic stop, the driver did not comply and fled the area. Miramar Police worked with multiple law enforcement agencies including the Florida Highway Patrol, Miami Gardens Police, and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office to find the suspect. The vehicle was eventually stopped in Miami Lakes, where the driver attempted to flee on foot. That’s when this group of witnesses were involved. They were in the middle of a birthday party when they noticed a man jumping into a nearby lake. “Saw him jump in here and he was underneath the dock hiding,” said a family member. The Valdes family then spotted the man. “My mother in law saw this man coming up the stairs right here,” said Jessica Valdes. “She said ‘What are you doing?’ So he takes off and goes down to the dock….he had a mask on, a black mask, he takes it off, grabs the end of that post and slides into the water. And what he was doing, he was hiding underneath the dock so they wouldn’t see him. And the cop comes and jumps over this, he tried to grab him and ‘What did I do, what did I do?'” Video captures an officer running through the Valdes’ home to capture the suspect and take him into custody. “He didn’t get out of the water, climbed back up and fled so we let the cop through the house to get to the front and they finally dropped him over there with a Taser,” said Valdes. According to Miramar Police, the driver has been charged with fleeing and eluding. An investigation into the incident remains ongoing. The driver’s identity has not been released as of late Tuesday evening.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/witnesses-speak-out-after-police-pursuit-ends-with-man-jumping-into-lake-before-being-apprehended-in-miami-lakes/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:43:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62326-Miami-Lakes-Police-Pursuit.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"witnesses-speak-out-after-police-pursuit-ends-with-man-jumping-into-lake-before-being-apprehended-in"},{"id":"x96972","archiveId":"awmz03","title":"Alcantara sets Marlins’ career strikeouts record in 6-4 win over Rangers","excerpt":"MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara set the franchise career record for strikeouts and won his fifth consecutive start in June, leading the Miami Marlins to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. Alcantara (8-4), who allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings, struck out Kyle Higashioka in the sevent","content":"MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara set the franchise career record for strikeouts and won his fifth consecutive start in June, leading the Miami Marlins to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. Alcantara (8-4), who allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings, struck out Kyle Higashioka in the seventh inning to surpass Ricky Nolasco for the most strikeouts in club history with 1,002. The crowd of 9,971 gave Alcantara, who struck out four overall, an ovation and he tipped his cap to different sections of the stands. Alcantara’s outing ended after he walked Nicky López on four pitches following the strikeout of Higashioka. Alcantara allowed five hits through the first 3 2/3 innings then retired 11 straight. After allowing eight runs and 10 hits in a loss at Toronto on May 26, Alcantara has completed at least seven innings in three of his five starts in June. Heriberto Hernández homered and doubled, while Joe Mack and Owen Caissie also went deep for the Marlins, who built a 6-1 lead before the Rangers mounted a comeback attempt. Brandon Nimmo hit a leadoff homer in the eighth and down to their last out in the ninth, the Rangers chipped away against Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks. Joc Pederson hit a solo homer and Wyatt Langford was hit by a pitch. Nimmo cut the margin with an RBI triple. Fairbanks got the last out when Josh Jung hit a drive that was caught at the warning track by center fielder Jakob Marsee. Mack hit a go-ahead solo homer against Rangers reliever José Corniell (0-1) in the fourth to put the Marlins ahead 2-1. Miami padded the lead in the fifth on Caissie’s three-run blast and Mack’s RBI single. Lopez hit an RBI groundout with the bases loaded to give Texas a 1-0 lead in the second. Miami tied it in the bottom half on Hernández’s leadoff homer. Cal Quantrill allowed one run and three hits in two innings. It was his first start of the season after 15 relief appearances. Up next RHP Jacob deGrom (6-4, 3.59) will start the series finale for the Rangers on Wednesday, while RHP Eury Pérez (3-6. 4.60) will start for the Marlins.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-marlins/alcantara-sets-marlins-career-strikeouts-record-in-6-4-win-over-rangers/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:20:32.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F050226-marlins-5.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"alcantara-sets-marlins-career-strikeouts-record-in-6-4-win-over-rangers"},{"id":"f8fbik","archiveId":"kc67ub","title":"The Balance Episode 32: Justice, Community, Transparency & The Balance of Public Service","excerpt":"In this thirty second episode of The Balance, Andreana Jackson meets with Judge Mavel Ruiz. Judge Ruiz is apart of the 11th Judicial Circuit of Miami-Dade County. Tune in for an insightful conversation on justice, community, transparency, and the balance of public service. For more shows, visit: www","content":"In this thirty second episode of The Balance, Andreana Jackson meets with Judge Mavel Ruiz. Judge Ruiz is apart of the 11th Judicial Circuit of Miami-Dade County. Tune in for an insightful conversation on justice, community, transparency, and the balance of public service. For more shows, visit: wwwcnewstv.com ABOUT US: Miami Community Newspapers is your […] The post The Balance Episode 32: Justice, Community, Transparency & The Balance of Public Service first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/the-balance-episode-32-justice-community-transparency-the-balance-of-public-service/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:43:47.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FThe-Balance-Episode-32_-Justice-Community-Transparency-The-Balance-of-Public-Service-17-49-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-balance-episode-32-justice-community-transparency-the-balance-of-public-service"},{"id":"st347l","archiveId":"3p0tox","title":"The Big Woof Festival and Community Newspapers Announce Strategic Media Partnership to Advance Pet Adoption and Animal Wellness in South Florida","excerpt":"Weekly Column and CNEWS TV Features Will Highlight Rescue Organizations, Pet Health, and Festival Programming Leading Up to the 2027 Event The Big Woof Festival, South Florida’s largest outdoor dog lovers’ celebration, today announced a strategic media partnership with Community Newspapers, one of t","content":"Weekly Column and CNEWS TV Features Will Highlight Rescue Organizations, Pet Health, and Festival Programming Leading Up to the 2027 Event The Big Woof Festival, South Florida’s largest outdoor dog lovers’ celebration, today announced a strategic media partnership with Community Newspapers, one of the region’s most respected and widely read local media organizations. Through this […] The post The Big Woof Festival and Community Newspapers Announce Strategic Media Partnership to Advance Pet Adoption and Animal Wellness in South Florida first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-dade-county/the-big-woof-festival-and-community-newspapers-announce-strategic-media-partnership-to-advance-pet-adoption-and-animal-wellness-in-south-florida/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:48:31.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-84.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-big-woof-festival-and-community-newspapers-announce-strategic-media-partnership-to-advance-pet-a"},{"id":"eppuc6","archiveId":"i3wtwc","title":"Scotland and its Tartan Army eye historic World Cup breakthrough against five-time champion Brazil","excerpt":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Andy Robertson and his Scotland teammates have watched their fans march through the streets of Miami and Boston, celebrating baseball games with beers and bagpipes as if they were attending a soccer match. Scotland wants to give the Tartan Army much more to celebrate on We","content":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Andy Robertson and his Scotland teammates have watched their fans march through the streets of Miami and Boston, celebrating baseball games with beers and bagpipes as if they were attending a soccer match. Scotland wants to give the Tartan Army much more to celebrate on Wednesday, when it faces Brazil in a World Cup match at the home stadium of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. The team knows it won’t be an easy task. “Everywhere they go, people fall in love with them,” Robertson said. “You’ve seen how much the whole of the city of Boston fell in love with the Tartan Army. I think they’re gutted to know they’ve left. Now obviously they’ve come down to Miami to try and make the same impact. And I think they’ve had that same impact, obviously, at the baseball (game) again last night walking through the streets and everything. “Come tomorrow night. If we manage to beat Brazil … I’m sure maybe a couple of beers will be drunk by the Tartan Army. That’s for sure.” Scotland is hoping to qualify for the knockout stage at the World Cup for the first time following eight previous group-stage exits. The Scots got off to a good start to their first World Cup in 28 years, beating Haiti 1-0 in their opener for their first win on soccer’s biggest stage since 1990. Following a 1-0 loss to Morocco, Scotland is third in Group C with three points, needing a draw or potentially a narrow loss against Brazil to make it out of the group stage. “When it comes to the game, we are in control of our own destiny at the minute,” Robertson said. “We’ve still got a game to play. We’ve already got three points. What we know is if we get a result tomorrow, we’ll be 100% through. So we have to focus on that.” Brazil forward Neymar could potentially return from a right calf injury for the match, but Robertson said getting through the juggernaut squad will be tough regardless of who suits up. “It’s not really if we want to face Neymar. If we want to face Vinícius Júnior. If we want to face Endrick. If we want to face (Gabriel) Martinelli,” Robertson said. “I could go on and name every player on the Brazil squad. They have so much quality. We just have to prepare and try to play the best we can because we know they have quality on every single possession. And we know if they have to make substitutions, they have quality.” Scotland has never beaten Brazil in 10 meetings and is winless in eight previous World Cup matches against South American opponents. Brazil has lost only one of its last 16 World Cup group matches against European teams. Scotland coach Steve Clarke grew up admiring Brazil after watching the dominance of the 1970 team featuring Pelé. He noted he’s excited to face the powerhouse that he grew to love. “But tomorrow night,” Clarke said, “we have to not love Brazil and love Scotland more.”","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/2026-world-cup/scotland-and-its-tartan-army-eye-historic-world-cup-breakthrough-against-five-time-champion-brazil/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-24T01:51:43.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260622_Scotland_vs_Brazil_World_Cup.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scotland-and-its-tartan-army-eye-historic-world-cup-breakthrough-against-five-time-champion-brazil"},{"id":"57e5n4","archiveId":"wxtzej","title":"Lucy Fernandez's family reacts to George Pino's not guilty verdict in 2022 boat crash that killed her","excerpt":"A jury of five men and one woman delivered a not guilty verdict for real estate developer George Pino on Monday following a trial centered on a fatal 2022 boat crash. Jurors deliberated for approximately 90 minutes before reaching their decision.Pino faced charges of manslaughter and vessel homicide","content":"A jury of five men and one woman delivered a not guilty verdict for real estate developer George Pino on Monday following a trial centered on a fatal 2022 boat crash. Jurors deliberated for approximately 90 minutes before reaching their decision.Pino faced charges of manslaughter and vessel homicide in connection with the crash, which killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez.\"As to count one of manslaughter of Luciana Christina Fernandez, the defendant is not guilty,\" the verdict was read in court after two weeks of testimony.Following the acquittal, the parents of Lucy Fernandez released a statement expressing disappointment while affirming their respect for the judicial process.\"Regardless of the outcome of this case, we hope no one walks away believing that the circumstances that led to Lucy's death were acceptable,\" the family wrote. \"This tragedy serves as a powerful reminder that no family should have to bury a child because of someone's thoughtless and irresponsible choices.\"The family also thanked the prosecution team for their efforts in bringing the charges forward.Defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh, a former prosecutor who followed the proceedings, said the state failed to present sufficient evidence to prove Pino committed culpable negligence when his vessel struck a channel marker.\"So had he been jumping waves and trying to jump over boats or doing something crazy in the water and you went, 'Oh my goodness, what is he doing?' That would be different. What he was doing may merely be negligent,\" Eiglarsh said.Eiglarsh added that while the suffering of the families was evident throughout the trial, the defense successfully argued that the crash was a tragic accident.\"Courageously enough and properly, the jurors were able to push that sympathy aside and make a legal decision based upon the facts presented,\" he said.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/lucy-fernandezs-family-reacts-to-george-pinos-not-guilty-verdict/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Nikiya  Carrero","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:29:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2Faeaaca4b-d2d1-4da9-a0f9-4778ef29a806%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F7557f24595d33fd744f2cf535062dc55%2Fsnapshot-4.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lucy-fernandezs-family-reacts-to-george-pinos-not-guilty-verdict-in-2022-boat-crash-that-killed-her"},{"id":"f9lc8n","archiveId":"7pmi2e","title":"FWC investigators make public plea for information after deceased woman washed up on Hollywood Beach shore","excerpt":"Weeks after a 30-year-old woman washed up on the Hollywood Beach shore deceased, investigators are making a plea to the public. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials are working to piece together the final moments of Kellie Melinda Williams’ life after she was found dead on Jun","content":"Weeks after a 30-year-old woman washed up on the Hollywood Beach shore deceased, investigators are making a plea to the public. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials are working to piece together the final moments of Kellie Melinda Williams’ life after she was found dead on June 3 by two fisherman. “Kellie is believed to have entered Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park at approximately 10:30 a.m. that day and entered the ocean through Beach Access One,” said FWC Ofc. George Reynaud. Detectives said Williams may have been snorkeling or diving before her death as she had a floating dive flag with her and was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts. “Tips can be reported anonymously,” said Reynaud. In a video posted to social media on Tuesday, investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward. “FWC investigators are asking anyone who was in the area between 10:30 am and 1 p.m. who may have witnessed an incident involving her or has information about vessels operating in that area up to approximately one mile off shore to call the Wildlife Alert Hotline,” said Reynaud. Williams, who is originally from California, moved to South Florida to work as a flight attendant for American Airlines. But while her job was in the sky, her social media presence shows that she loved to be in the water. As the 30-year-old’s family mourns her loss, FWC hopes one detail, or one tip, can help bring some answers. “FWC continues to extend its deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Kellie Williams during this difficult time,” said Reynaud. In a statement to 7News, Williams’ father said: “I’m hoping someone comes forward with information that would tell us why this tragedy happened. I’m praying that it does not happen to anyone else.” If anyone has any information on this incident, call the FWC hotline at 888-404-3922.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/fwciinvestigators-seek-public-help/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:47:13.000Z","category":"government","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062326-Kellie-Melinda-Williams.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fwc-investigators-make-public-plea-for-information-after-deceased-woman-washed-up-on-hollywood-beach"},{"id":"ghvjjk","archiveId":"lu6wsz","title":"A growing concern: young adults skip antidepressants due to affordability","excerpt":"More than any other age group, young adults are struggling to afford their prescription drugs, with 33 percent of adults between 18 and 29 reporting they can’t afford to pay for their medications, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey. Skipping prescriptions is a concern and health r","content":"More than any other age group, young adults are struggling to afford their prescription drugs, with 33 percent of adults between 18 and 29 reporting they can’t afford to pay for their medications, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey. Skipping prescriptions is a concern and health risk for anyone taking medication, but especially […] The post A growing concern: young adults skip antidepressants due to affordability first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-dade-county/a-growing-concern-young-adults-skip-antidepressants-due-to-affordability/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:21:12.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-81.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"a-growing-concern-young-adults-skip-antidepressants-due-to-affordability"},{"id":"n8dkm4","archiveId":"ddp5bo","title":"Jury acquits George Pino in boat crash death of 17-year-old","excerpt":"A Miami-Dade County jury found George Pino not guilty in the death of 17-year-old Luciana “Lucy” Fernandez after less than two hours of deliberation Monday. The six-member jury acquitted the Doral-based commercial real estate broker on manslaughter and boat vessel homicide charges stemming from a bo","content":"A Miami-Dade County jury found George Pino not guilty in the death of 17-year-old Luciana “Lucy” Fernandez after less than two hours of deliberation Monday. The six-member jury acquitted the Doral-based commercial real estate broker on manslaughter and boat vessel homicide charges stemming from a boat crash that claimed Fernandez’s life four years ago. The accident seriously injured three other people, but Pino has not been charged with crimes related to their injuries. Over Labor Day weekend in 2022, Pino was behind the wheel of his 29-foot Robalo Center Console when the boat barreled into a concrete channel marker, causing […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/22/jury-acquits-miamis-george-pino-in-manslaughter-trial/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Francisco Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-06-22T23:50:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FJury-Acquits-Miamis-George-Pino-in-Manslaughter-Trial--700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"jury-acquits-george-pino-in-boat-crash-death-of-17-year-old"},{"id":"2xepal","archiveId":"kbqeao","title":"Families seek answers after ICE transfers detainees from Krome facility due to Miami-Dade brush fires","excerpt":"Federal immigration officials confirmed Tuesday that detainees housed at the Krome Service Processing Center in West Miami-Dade were evacuated over the weekend due to brush fires burning near the facility, leaving relatives of some detainees without information regarding their loved ones' whereabout","content":"Federal immigration officials confirmed Tuesday that detainees housed at the Krome Service Processing Center in West Miami-Dade were evacuated over the weekend due to brush fires burning near the facility, leaving relatives of some detainees without information regarding their loved ones' whereabouts or potential return.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acknowledged the transfers following inquiries from CBS News Miami. The agency did not specify the number of detainees relocated or confirm if they would be returned to Krome once conditions improve.In a statement, ICE said the evacuation was initiated \"out of an abundance of caution\" due to the wildfires surrounding the site.\"ICE takes the health and safety of those in our custody as our top priority,\" the agency said. \"Detainees have been transferred to other ICE facilities in and outside the state of Florida. ICE officers are trained for this kind of situation, and the evacuation is being completed in an orderly fashion with no incidents to report.\"Among those seeking answers is Ivette Dominguez, who said she has not heard from her husband, 52-year-old Michel Avila, since Saturday. She believes he is among the detainees transferred from Krome.\"I don't know where he is,\" Dominguez told CBS News Miami in Spanish.According to Dominguez, her husband called Sunday morning to report he and other detainees were being moved due to the fires. A search of a federal immigration website revealed records suggesting a transfer to Mississippi, though she has not been able to confirm the location.Immigration attorney Morella Aguado, who is not involved in Avila's case, confirmed one of her clients was also transferred out of Krome.\"One thing that I've seen is that people that got transferred were people that had recent court days, like my client who had court tomorrow,\" Aguado said. \"They're going to transfer them sometimes not only because of the fire.\"Aguado noted that other factors may influence where detainees are sent. Immigrants who entered through the border and remain in Florida may still be eligible to seek bond, while those transferred to other states may face different legal circumstances.\"That is something they take into account at the time of transferring the person,\" she said.Early Tuesday, CBS News Miami's Chopper 4 flew over the Krome facility and observed no immediate threat from nearby brush fires. Men believed to be detainees were visible in an outdoor area.For Dominguez, the images raised additional concerns.\"If there are brush fires, the prison should be empty,\" she said.Aguado said there is no guarantee that transferred detainees will return to Krome, leaving families uncertain about when or where they will be reunited with their loved ones.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/krome-detention-center-evacuations-miami-dade-brush-fires-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Ivan  Taylor","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:10:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F5df351fb-f19c-4cfb-9641-5c6491da12a9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fd656d8a7b3ecbc674efbdd64b02ebb4e%2Fsnapshot-3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"families-seek-answers-after-ice-transfers-detainees-from-krome-facility-due-to-miami-dade-brush-fire"},{"id":"ekwdze","archiveId":"rydpu3","title":"Heat and Haze","excerpt":"There are 2 main weather features as we continue through the midweek: Hot temperatures (hotter than usual) and hazy skies. The layer of haze is mainly due to the arrival of Saharan Dust. It’s creating a milky looking sky, as shown below, just before sunset Tuesday. The Air Quality would be an issue ","content":"There are 2 main weather features as we continue through the midweek: Hot temperatures (hotter than usual) and hazy skies. The layer of haze is mainly due to the arrival of Saharan Dust. It’s creating a milky looking sky, as shown below, just before sunset Tuesday. The Air Quality would be an issue with just the Saharan Dust, but we also have lingering smoke from Brush Fires. Some Fires have been ongoing for over a week now. With light winds, pollutants remain “most problematic” near the source, or site, of these fires located west of the Miami metro area. Smoke could drift in multiple directions (or simply fan-out) to include more areas across Miami-Dade. As of this writing, an Air Quality Alert has been extended until Wednesday at 3 PM for the entire county. So, our Wednesday weather isn’t looking ideal (but could be a lot worse in June)! Weak High Pressure extends across the Gulf waters as well as in the distant Atlantic. For us, it’s a light and steamy air flow that continues. You’ll see in the map below that there’s a Front nudging into north Florida. That weak boundary, though, will suddenly stall then fall apart. While the south Florida weather won’t be “a winner” the forecast for the FIFA world cup, hosted in Miami once again, looks pretty favorable. For Watch Parties (ahead of the match between Scotland and Brazil) you can expect typical summer steam and only isolated showers or a stray storm. Then, Game time (6 PM Wednesday) will be cloudy and humid with a minor risk for short-lived rain. If you’re thinking ahead to the upcoming weekend, conditions are forecast to be very similar. Another round of Dust may arrive late-week with lower than usual rain chances overall.","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/heat-and-haze/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Brent Cameron","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:33:13.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FBlog-1-17.png%3Fw%3D1024","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"heat-and-haze"},{"id":"ituyla","archiveId":"sga72n","title":"FPL partners with senior center in Little Havana to hand out hurricane meal kits","excerpt":"Florida Power & Light is offering a helping hand for hurricane season. FPL partnered with the Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Center to prepare emergency hurricane meal kits. Those kits were distributed to seniors across Miami who may not be able to leave their homes during or after a storm. ","content":"Florida Power & Light is offering a helping hand for hurricane season. FPL partnered with the Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Center to prepare emergency hurricane meal kits. Those kits were distributed to seniors across Miami who may not be able to leave their homes during or after a storm. The kits include three days worth of nutritious food, water and snacks.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/fpl-partners-with-senior-center-in-little-havana-to-hand-out-hurricane-meal-kits/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:25:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062326-hurricane-meal-kit-distribution-fpl-little-havana-activities-and-nutrition-center.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fpl-partners-with-senior-center-in-little-havana-to-hand-out-hurricane-meal-kits"},{"id":"qq1ijg","archiveId":"wjmjso","title":"Scottish World Cup fans in South Florida celebrate the team's game in home turf","excerpt":"The Scottish roots also extend to right here in South Florida with groups keeping the culture alive.","content":"The Scottish roots also extend to right here in South Florida with groups keeping the culture alive.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/scottish-world-cup-fans-in-south-florida-celebrate-the-teams-game-in-home-turf/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:25:00.000Z","category":"culture","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2F5a2b3216-27ef-4da6-a668-4a469718ce7f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fd5448b62d525297e4f77e58cd39f8722%2Fbf724a8acdf3391b62998bf3c8a02f91.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scottish-world-cup-fans-in-south-florida-celebrate-the-teams-game-in-home-turf"},{"id":"ziag8l","archiveId":"yudq2y","title":"Father punches through car window after young son accidentally locked siblings inside","excerpt":"A normal trip to the store turned into a nightmare after a young boy accidentally locked his siblings inside his father’s car, leading to his father punching through the car window to get them out. Dominique Woods said he and his family had just left church on Sunday when they made a stop at a Walma","content":"A normal trip to the store turned into a nightmare after a young boy accidentally locked his siblings inside his father’s car, leading to his father punching through the car window to get them out. Dominique Woods said he and his family had just left church on Sunday when they made a stop at a Walmart in Port St. Lucie. As they disembarked, his four-year-old son climbed through the front and accidentally hit the door’s lock button. That was when Woods realized the keys were still inside the car. “As he was coming out, he hit his hand on the door, and his hands were on the door, and he hit the lock button unknowingly, and I made my way to the back door, and it was locked,” said Woods. His 3-year-old and 1-year-old were trapped inside. “She was freaking out, the baby was crying, and I know she just didn’t, you know, she just wanted us to come in there and get her,” said Woods. “They were just the two minutes in the truck, they were sweating really bad.” With the intense Florida heat beating down on the car, every second felt critical to getting them out. Without any tools nearby, Woods made a split-second decision to get them out. “I was like, ‘You know what, and just, I mean, my fist will work, probably,’ and I just went to town on the window,” said Woods. It took several punches, but Woods managed to shatter the window, allowing him to reach inside to unlock the door. Both children were pulled from the vehicle safely, but Woods ended up suffering multiple cuts on his arm, which required a trip to the emergency room for treatment. Woods said he never even considered the risk of injuring himself if it meant saving his children. “In that particular time, you’re not worried about the cuts, you’re not worried about, really, the outcome of yourself, but the outcome of the children so I think in that moment, I would just, you know, I think God was over me and making sure I had the power to get through this window to get my kids, and that’s what happened,” said Woods. Florida ranks second in the nation for the most pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths, and experts say a child’s body overheats roughly three to five times faster than that of adults. For Woods, waiting for help to arrive wasn’t worth taking that risk. “After everything, my kids are OK, I’m OK, and that’s all that really matters, you know,” said Woods. Woods acknowledged that mistakes can happen, but hopes other parents can learn from his experience and always double-check that they have their keys before closing a vehicle door.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/florida/father-punches-through-car-window-after-young-son-accidentally-locked-siblings-inside/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:22:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062326-dominique-woods-punches-through-car-window-prt-st-lucie.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"father-punches-through-car-window-after-young-son-accidentally-locked-siblings-inside"},{"id":"1d98n7","archiveId":"ktebmu","title":"Unconstitutional? DeSantis plan excludes newcomers from property tax cuts","excerpt":"Gov. Ron DeSantis’ property tax proposal has constitutional holes because it seeks to deny cuts to newcomers, according to a newspaper’s analysis of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The measure would require new Florida residents to wait five years before qualifying for a proposed homestead tax exemptio","content":"Gov. Ron DeSantis’ property tax proposal has constitutional holes because it seeks to deny cuts to newcomers, according to a newspaper’s analysis of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The measure would require new Florida residents to wait five years before qualifying for a proposed homestead tax exemption that would increase from $50,000 to $250,000 in 2028, the Miami Herald reported. Only current Florida residents and those who move to the state by the end of this year would benefit from the exemption immediately. DeSantis said he added the residency clause to appeal to voters frustrated by the state’s population growth […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/22/is-floridas-plan-for-huge-property-tax-cuts-constitutional/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"TRD Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:50:28.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_Property-Tax-Brief-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"unconstitutional-desantis-plan-excludes-newcomers-from-property-tax-cuts"},{"id":"jnr703","archiveId":"kwyr16","title":"Lionel Messi’s 10 best moments since joining Miami","excerpt":"The Argentine phenom has broken yet another record.","content":"The Argentine phenom has broken yet another record.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/messi-best-moments-in-miami-ranked-40498415/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"B. Scott McLendon","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:51:43.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2Fww-media%2Fmediaserver%2Fmia%2F2023-34%2Fgetty-images-by-kevin-cox---lionel-messi---leagues-cup-championship.webp","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lionel-messis-10-best-moments-since-joining-miami"},{"id":"cyzwa4","archiveId":"ejzywl","title":"Here’s how to get to Miami World Cup matches without losing your mind","excerpt":"Two words: free shuttles.","content":"Two words: free shuttles.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/heres-how-to-get-to-miami-world-cup-matches-without-losing-your-mind-40560887/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Alex DeLuca","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:22:20.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2025%2F12%2FHard-Rock-Stadium-by-Carol-Highsmith-from-Rawpixel.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"heres-how-to-get-to-miami-world-cup-matches-without-losing-your-mind"},{"id":"42w05q","archiveId":"i7r8fc","title":"Tartan Army takes over Fort Lauderdale beach ahead of Scotland's game in Miami Stadium vs Brazil","excerpt":"The Jungle Queen loaded up for sold out cruises along the intracoastal, having to bring in garbage bins just to hold extra ice and beer.","content":"The Jungle Queen loaded up for sold out cruises along the intracoastal, having to bring in garbage bins just to hold extra ice and beer.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/tartan-army-takes-over-fort-lauderdale-beach-ahead-of-scotlands-game-in-miami-stadium-vs-brazil/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:20:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Fddb1595e-883e-413c-8226-88ada835670c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fba0c5a335a91749e3bbeeb499b76d58d%2F43292ad6308e1264c0c4ea716803d760.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tartan-army-takes-over-fort-lauderdale-beach-ahead-of-scotlands-game-in-miami-stadium-vs-brazil"},{"id":"1daza3","archiveId":"8itjqv","title":"Lauderhill boy receives special tour of MIA from Make-A-Wish Southern Florida","excerpt":"An 11-year-old boy’s wish to become an airline pilot has been granted. Ryan McKenzie, a Lauderhill resident, suffers from heart disease. His parents said he has always dreamed of being a pilot. “Even though they say he can’t see well, he always seems to see the airplane and hear it, and he always sa","content":"An 11-year-old boy’s wish to become an airline pilot has been granted. Ryan McKenzie, a Lauderhill resident, suffers from heart disease. His parents said he has always dreamed of being a pilot. “Even though they say he can’t see well, he always seems to see the airplane and hear it, and he always says ‘airplane,’ and that’s the only thing he says, so airplane is a thing he’s always loved,” said Sherika Coley, McKenzie’s mother. On Tuesday, that wish was fulfilled with the help of Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. He took a limousine to Miami International Airport, received a VIP tour of the concourse and hangars, and spent time in a plane’s cockpit. “Watching that face just light up when he saw, just getting out of the limo was just amazing, and everything that has happened since, it’s just been so amazing,” said Meredith Morris, from Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. McKenzie also tested flying a plane with a flight simulator.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/lauderhill-boy-receives-special-tour-of-mia-from-make-a-wish-southern-florida/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:18:12.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62326-Make-A-Wish.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lauderhill-boy-receives-special-tour-of-mia-from-make-a-wish-southern-florida"},{"id":"88gsv9","archiveId":"948khy","title":"Hotel mogul makes $4M-plus in five years on Fisher Island condo sale","excerpt":"Hospitality titan Keith Menin and his wife, Evelyn Menin, sold their Fisher Island condo for $10.5 million. The Menin Hospitality principal traded the unit at 6800 Fisher Island Drive in an off-market sale. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty handled both sides of the transaction with Dennis Carvajal","content":"Hospitality titan Keith Menin and his wife, Evelyn Menin, sold their Fisher Island condo for $10.5 million. The Menin Hospitality principal traded the unit at 6800 Fisher Island Drive in an off-market sale. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty handled both sides of the transaction with Dennis Carvajal representing the seller and Elena Bluntzer representing the buyer, whose identity has not been disclosed. The price amounts to $2,917 per square foot. Unit 6825 spans 3,600 square feet in the waterfront Palazzo Della Luna Residences. It has three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a private elevator, a wine fridge and a rain […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/22/keith-menin-sells-fisher-island-condo-for-10-5-million/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Grace McClung","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_Fisher-Island-Condo-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hotel-mogul-makes-4m-plus-in-five-years-on-fisher-island-condo-sale"},{"id":"c70c1p","archiveId":"rmfvvl","title":"Relative speaks out after federal investigators release report on deadly 2021 condo collapse in Surfside","excerpt":"As the five year anniversary of the deadly 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside approaches, a relative of one of the victims seeks to know who should be held accountable. Martin Langesfeld, the sister of one of the victims, shared his story after his sister Nikki and husband Louis","content":"As the five year anniversary of the deadly 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside approaches, a relative of one of the victims seeks to know who should be held accountable. Martin Langesfeld, the sister of one of the victims, shared his story after his sister Nikki and husband Louis Sidovnick were killed in the collapse. “A regular happy couple that had just gotten married a few months prior and they were ready to start their lives,” he said. “They had plans for a family that they will never see. And they had a future together. They moved into what they called their dream home, their dream apartment to start their life and exactly that is what took their life from them.” On Wednesday, people will gather at “98 Points of Light Way” to honor the 98 victims who perished in the collapse. Deven Gonzalez survived the collapse after falling out of apartment 904. However, her father, Edgar Gonzalez, did not. “The family we once had was ripped away, and though I survived, I lost so much,” Deven said at the 2025 remembrance ceremony. Now, families, friends, supporters and local officials are planning two events for Wednesday. On Monday, two days before the anniversary, a report was released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s National Construction Safety Team, which concluded that the collapse began weeks earlier. “We have concluded that the failure most likely began in early June, about three weeks before the collapse, when two connections between garage columns and the pool deck slab failed,” co-lead investigator Judith Mitrani-Reiser said. The safety team found that a combination of design and construction issues, as well as environmental factors, led to the collapse. “We found no evidence of any specific initiating event. The final factor that brought the critically low margins of safety to the point of failure was most likely long term degradation from corrosion,” said Glenn Bell, a co-lead investigator. However, Langsfeld takes issue with the report’s release. “Took them five years, nearly $40 million dollars for this federal investigation to be completed, and it came back with nothing new,” he said. “The community will never forget what happened behind me.” Langsfeld also said that if corrosion was a major factor, there are countless properties across the Atlantic coastline that could also be at risk. “If that’s the case, that’s the word they’re using, then every single building along the coastline are in imminent danger,” he said. While the specific details may be clarified, Langsfield wants to know who can be held responsible. “There’s no criminal investigation open, and what this report does is that it shows that there is faulty construction, and permits were approved not up to code. Who approved these permits? Who let the recertifications go by?” he said. There are two memorial services happening on Wednesday. A torch lighting ceremony at Veterans Park at 1:15 a.m., which is the time when the collapse occurred, and a remembrance ceremony at 10 a.m. on the site on 88th and Collins Avenue.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/relative-speaks-out-after-federal-investigators-release-report-on-deadly-2021-condo-collapse-in-surfside/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:14:50.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62326-Surfside.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"relative-speaks-out-after-federal-investigators-release-report-on-deadly-2021-condo-collapse-in-surf"},{"id":"uvp1o1","archiveId":"mfalo0","title":"Dusty air to come to South Florida, diminishing storm and rain chances","excerpt":"Rain could be subdued due to dry air coming into the metro areas.","content":"Rain could be subdued due to dry air coming into the metro areas.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/dusty-air-to-come-to-south-florida-diminishing-storm-and-rain-chances/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:46:00.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2F54403dac-9456-463b-8995-bfd1dbbc3b04%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fadd62ab6432ba2be33d8d7292040d48b%2F2811a9204970ec67f3b2c3d0cf4556c6.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dusty-air-to-come-to-south-florida-diminishing-storm-and-rain-chances"},{"id":"fxq87e","archiveId":"kixoi8","title":"Celebrating America’s Everglades in Washington, D.C.","excerpt":"The Everglades Foundation brought dozens of partners, board members, and clean water advocates to Washington, D.C. for a powerful two days of celebration and conversation in support of America’s Everglades. From a memorable evening at the National Archives Museum to a full day of meetings on Capitol","content":"The Everglades Foundation brought dozens of partners, board members, and clean water advocates to Washington, D.C. for a powerful two days of celebration and conversation in support of America’s Everglades. From a memorable evening at the National Archives Museum to a full day of meetings on Capitol Hill, the message remains clear: Everglades Restoration Is […] The post Celebrating America’s Everglades in Washington, D.C. first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-dade-county/celebrating-americas-everglades-in-washington-d-c/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:02:48.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FRep-Brian-Mast-with-The-Everglades-Foundation-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"celebrating-americas-everglades-in-washington-dc"},{"id":"ikmse3","archiveId":"2ny9xg","title":"Families of Krome detainees seek answers after facility evacuated due to fires","excerpt":"U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acknowledged the transfers after inquiries from CBS News Miami, though the agency did not specify how many detainees were moved or whether they would be returned to Krome once conditions improve.","content":"U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acknowledged the transfers after inquiries from CBS News Miami, though the agency did not specify how many detainees were moved or whether they would be returned to Krome once conditions improve.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/families-of-krome-detainees-seek-answers-after-facility-evacuated-due-to-fires/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:43:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Fcc770ae2-1a1a-4b7a-9c1f-141a52bbc348%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F10b6372c7f92071db2d94b6295951ed8%2F2ca51e8c54470b8979a79295b237cb73.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"families-of-krome-detainees-seek-answers-after-facility-evacuated-due-to-fires"},{"id":"i4sx9i","archiveId":"myfh81","title":"Ultimate cost of Coconut Grove Playhouse keeps rising","excerpt":"Miami-Dade has added more than $7 million to two vital contracts as it works to replace the Coconut Grove Playhouse with a much smaller theater while retaining a restructured version of its historic façade. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Unlock the full story and the entire ","content":"Miami-Dade has added more than $7 million to two vital contracts as it works to replace the Coconut Grove Playhouse with a much smaller theater while retaining a restructured version of its historic façade. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Unlock the full story and the entire edition with a Miami Today subscription! Already a subscriber LOGIN here The post Ultimate cost of Coconut Grove Playhouse keeps rising appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/17/ultimate-cost-of-coconut-grove-playhouse-keeps-rising/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Miami Today","publishDate":"2026-06-17T07:18:00.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F07%2FbtnPremiumContent.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ultimate-cost-of-coconut-grove-playhouse-keeps-rising"},{"id":"l0k3xv","archiveId":"2qxve9","title":"Miami International Mall to add three buildings for housing","excerpt":"Doral officials got the chance to see what a revitalized Miami International Mall would look like, consisting of three-phase, six-story residential components. At last week’s city council meeting, Greystar Development got the green light to move forward with a “mall mixed-use district” designation f","content":"Doral officials got the chance to see what a revitalized Miami International Mall would look like, consisting of three-phase, six-story residential components. At last week’s city council meeting, Greystar Development got the green light to move forward with a “mall mixed-use district” designation for residential infrastructure to be developed at the Miami International Mall at 1455 NW 107th Ave. James Williams Jr., a shareholder at Gunster representing Greystar, presented what developers envision the Sears and JCPenney sites would look like with luxury residential development. “We have to anticipate and look at the maximum development potential possible, and the reason we look at maxing it out is simply for infrastructure purposes. We can’t approve something without knowing that the infrastructure is in place, knowing that they could go to the max development of it,” he told city officials. “We’ve analyzed the existing business at 836,000 square feet, approximately, even though the mall itself in that area is currently built out at 341,336 square feet; that’s the JCPenney, and that’s with the Sears building.” Already submitted for review, phase one would consist of 292 apartment units, and phase two, which would be on the east side of the Sears site, would have 230 units, he said. “Now, site three (JCPenney property) is not going to be submitted for some time under the development master development agreement. Site three, if they use creative excellence from the previous two sites, will get 374 units,” Mr. Williams continued. “We analyzed 836,000 square feet of retail development versus 896 units of maximum development potential under residential. When you do the traffic analysis, you actually have a reduction of 26,391 daily trips. That is a huge reduction – a.m. peak hours are reduced by 274 trips, and then your p.m. rush hour is reduced by 1,412, so a significant reduction.” The proposed sites would also include 20% of open space and a minimum of 1.5 parking spaces per unit. Benefits for the neighborhood would include enhancing property values with the beautiful buildings coming in, and retail attraction where residents would live right next door, Mr. Williams said. “So, residents can come over, and they can have the benefit of entertainment, retail, and food access with the 11 tenants that are coming in,” he added. “The whole purpose of this district is to create that functionality between the residential and the commercial. It really goes above and beyond, and this really fits perfectly with the 15-minute neighborhood. Essentially, what you want when you’re urban planning, you want to have everything within 15 minutes of a walk.” The city has been working on this for quite some time, and it has been a long journey, commented Mayor Christi Fraga. “I know that there was a lot of thought and intention put into this when this was first discussed. There were a lot of concerns throughout the community about what could potentially take place with creating the district,” she said. “I think that the way it was done was really methodical for the area that hopefully one day will be considered a high transit-oriented district, because it’s close to the rail, you’ve got access to two expressways, and really leading into a third, so the connectivity is there.” The infrastructure is there for it to invite this type of redevelopment and community, but it’s also not overbearing, Mayor Fraga continued. “I think the density is the right amount. We really thought about the heights, which was something that was important in that area,” she added. “The way that Doral has been planned, and the way you all came to the table, and we were able to find a product that would stand the test of time, and that would not jeopardize the quality of life of Doral to revitalize the area was very intentional.” The post Miami International Mall to add three buildings for housing appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/17/miami-international-mall-to-add-three-buildings-for-housing/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Abraham Galvan","publishDate":"2026-06-17T07:15:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMiami-International-Mall.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-international-mall-to-add-three-buildings-for-housing"},{"id":"io1nhg","archiveId":"ykm3ww","title":"Court ends fight to build Miami Wilds water theme park","excerpt":"A long-sought waterpark plan beside Zoo Miami that had struggled for years with the Miami tiger beetle, Bartram’s scrub hairstreak, Carter’s small-flowered flax and threats to Miami-Dade County’s pine rocklands has finally succumbed not to wildlife but to the courts. County officials last week annou","content":"A long-sought waterpark plan beside Zoo Miami that had struggled for years with the Miami tiger beetle, Bartram’s scrub hairstreak, Carter’s small-flowered flax and threats to Miami-Dade County’s pine rocklands has finally succumbed not to wildlife but to the courts. County officials last week announced a victory after the Eleventh Judicial District circuit court granted the county’s motion for summary judgment and rescinded the lease agreement with Miami Wilds LLC, with the county saying that the ruling closed the case. The dispute surrounded the proposed development on county land adjacent to the zoo. “The decision ensures that Miami-Dade County remains compliant with its public park purposes deed restrictions in a manner that best serves residents and protects public assets,” a county statement said. Efforts to create a water theme park on the site date back more than 20 years, when then-commissioner Dennis Moss sought such a use as a way to build the South Dade economy that had been battered by Hurricane Andrew. In October 2020 the county agreed to lease 27.5 acres adjacent to the zoo for 40 years, with two 20-year renewal terms creating a potential 80-year term with the developer. A memorandum from former Mayor Carlos Giménez estimated the initial 40-year term would bring the county $37.3 million from the water park, $8.4 million from a recreation area, $13.8 million from a family hotel, and $61.2 million from zoo visitor parking, for a total revenue of $120.7 million. But the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in December 2021 designate 1,977 Miami-Dade acres as critical habitat for the Miami tiger beetle, directly impacting Zoo Miami and the Miami Wilds water park project. At a meeting with the Fish and Wildlife Service, some county residents asked for approval of the designation and suggested an even bigger area, while others pointed to concerns regarding the impact on the functions and operations of nearby developments. The Miami tiger beetle is one of the smallest tiger beetles in the U.S. and is found only in the pine rocklands of the Miami Rock Ridge, outside the boundaries of Everglades National Park. In December 2014, the Fish and Wildlife Service received a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the Miami Blue Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association, South Florida Wildlands Association, Tropical Audubon Society, and others requesting that the Miami tiger beetle be emergency listed as endangered and that critical habitat be designated. In November 2016 the species was included on the nation’s endangered species list. “Zoo Miami supports designate areas becoming a critical habitat for Miami tiger beetle. However, we do wish to convey that the proposed critical habitat includes multiple areas of developed Zoo Miami land that has roadways, pathways, pavement buildings, and other structures but lack physical and biological features necessary for the Miami tiger beetle,” said Will Elgar, director of Zoo Miami, who spoke on behalf of Miami-Dade County. Miami Wilds waterpark representative Paul Lambert said at the time that several small areas were being proposed to be designated as tiger beetle habitats that “do not meet the definition of potential habitat based upon current regulations and supported as well by research and biological surveys…. We are asking the service to adopt appropriate modifications to the habitat area which we identified, given [that] maintaining the current proposed boundaries will have economic consequences.” Miami Wilds surfaced in an October 2023 county meeting when Commissioner Kionne McGhee offered a surprise motion that the county provide a status report on the decades-long water park effort. Pending litigation with the developers hamstrung commissioners, who were uncertain about what they could talk about at the public meeting. An eight-page letter from Miami Wilds developers had been emailed to Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Chairman Oliver Gilbert on Oct 1. “It is difficult to conceive,” it began, “that after 27 years of planning, a series of nearly always unanimous votes by the Miami-Dade County Commission furthering the water park project at Zoo Miami, a voter referendum which overwhelming supported a mixed-use entertainment project … and an already approved long-term ground lease … that the county has taken the unprecedented step of suing Miami Wilds as a way to exit the ground lease through the federal courts…” “Accordingly,” the letter continued, “we are unable meet our obligations under the lease, not by any action of Miami Wilds, but as a result of errors and oversights by the county and federal agencies.” “Unbelievably,” the Miami Wilds letter stated, “after 27 years of planning … the commission and the administration are now questioning the suitability of the zoo parking lot to accommodate the water park. This is all being done without any credible evidence that the project would harm endangered species. Indeed, the credible evidence indicates the contrary.” “We very much want to build this long planned and important project for the community and zoo,” the Miami Wilds letter said. “Based upon our most recent analysis, the project will generate more than $2.25 million for the zoo in the first year alone, growing as the project performs and gains traction. On the day it opens, it will create more than 300 full-time jobs, and many multiples of that number … (in) part-time employment, making it one of the top 10 single-site private employers in South Dade.” The post Court ends fight to build Miami Wilds water theme park appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/17/court-ends-fight-to-build-miami-wilds-water-theme-park/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Miami Today","publishDate":"2026-06-17T07:12:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMiami-Wilds.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"court-ends-fight-to-build-miami-wilds-water-theme-park"},{"id":"8h65s","archiveId":"e68ei8","title":"Years after completion, Mental Health Center gets OK to operate","excerpt":"County commissioners on Tuesday ended a long and contentious battle and agreed to open a seven-story, 181,000-square-foot mental health center that has been fully built, renovated and certified for occupancy since 2023 but has sat empty due to concerns about operating costs. The commission vote was ","content":"County commissioners on Tuesday ended a long and contentious battle and agreed to open a seven-story, 181,000-square-foot mental health center that has been fully built, renovated and certified for occupancy since 2023 but has sat empty due to concerns about operating costs. The commission vote was unanimous as multiple safeguard measures were added to the original plan, which had as its principal aim the shifting of repeat offenders with mental illness from jail cells to the treatment center in hopes of breaking a cycle of crime, jail and homelessness. Once open, the center is designed to provide a comprehensive, one-stop system of care for residents with serious mental illnesses, offering crisis stabilization, substance use treatment, residential and outpatient care, primary medical services, vocational training, transitional housing, and an on-site courtroom to expedite diversion from jail into treatment. Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez introduced the updated legislation establishing oversight, transparency, and accountability measures for the new Miami-Dade County Mental Health Center. Included in the additions are formal oversight through the county’s new Behavioral Health Advisory Board and require annual independent reviews conducted by healthcare and research professionals. The measure will require public reporting on patient outcomes, continuity of care, financial sustainability, utilization rates, and overall program effectiveness. It will also require annual evaluations of services to the homeless, including reviews of funding contributions from the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust. “Today’s unanimous vote represents an important step toward ensuring the Mental Health Center succeeds in its mission of helping residents while remaining accountable to taxpayers,” Mr. Rodriguez said in a written statement. “Expanding access to mental health care and maintaining strong oversight are not competing priorities. They go hand in hand.” Echoing concerns of some commissioners that the center’s financial burden could not be sustained for more than two years that were fully funded, Mr. Rodriguez asked in May that an independent review examine the long-term operational and financial sustainability of the facility at 2200 NW Second Ave. to help ensure continuity of care and avoid future operational or fiscal shortfalls that could be harmful to patients, staff, and taxpayers. The post Years after completion, Mental Health Center gets OK to operate appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/17/years-after-completion-mental-health-center-gets-ok-to-operate/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Miami Today","publishDate":"2026-06-17T07:09:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMental-Health-Center.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"years-after-completion-mental-health-center-gets-ok-to-operate"},{"id":"5epkyi","archiveId":"b1zltm","title":"New passenger lounge could net Miami International Airport $93 million","excerpt":"A planned new private passenger lounge at Miami International Airport could yield $93.8 million in revenue to the county’s Aviation Department over 15 years by offering upper-end pre-flight service to all airport passengers. A Texas-based firm, AD Partnership, bested six other applicants in bidding ","content":"A planned new private passenger lounge at Miami International Airport could yield $93.8 million in revenue to the county’s Aviation Department over 15 years by offering upper-end pre-flight service to all airport passengers. A Texas-based firm, AD Partnership, bested six other applicants in bidding for an airport lease to build the lounge in underused space on the third floor of Concourse E, above Gate E7. The county says the company is to create a high-value passenger amenity, improving customer satisfaction during layovers and delays and generating long-term revenue for investment into airport operations and infrastructure. The contract, which won preliminary approval from the county’s Aviation and Seaport Committee this month, provides for financing, design, construction, development, management, operation and maintenance of a premium passenger lounge. The concept that AD Partnership proposed is Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, a common-use and membership-based lounge built to serve both domestic and international travelers. The lounge is to offer premium seating areas, complimentary food and beverage service, made-to-order menu options, a full-service bar, Wi-Fi, business amenities, televisions, quiet areas and other hospitality services. AD would pay the Aviation Department 40% of the lounge’s gross revenues across all categories plus an annual fee that would average $3.46 million. In addition, the company would install a new passenger elevator and access improvements needed to operate the lounge. Approving the contact, county commissioners were told, would “elevate the passenger experience and strengthen non-aeronautical revenue streams as part of the airport’s long-term Future-Ready transformation.” Seven companies responded to the county’s call last July for bids to operate a facility on the site. Four of the bidders were local, but those four were deemed non-responsive to the bidding requirements. AD is based on Plano, Texas. County commissioners will have the final say on awarding the contract. The post New passenger lounge could net Miami International Airport $93 million appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/17/new-passenger-lounge-could-net-miami-international-airport-93-million/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Miami Today","publishDate":"2026-06-17T07:06:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMiami-International-Airportp10.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"new-passenger-lounge-could-net-miami-international-airport-93-million"},{"id":"q2t2m0","archiveId":"97i52l","title":"Making gold and silver legal tender up to the governor","excerpt":"A bill to make gold and silver coins legal tender in Florida reached Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk last week. If signed, Florida would join a growing list including 10 other states that have passed similar legislation. The measure would put into state law rules for gold and silver coins adopted by the Dep","content":"A bill to make gold and silver coins legal tender in Florida reached Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk last week. If signed, Florida would join a growing list including 10 other states that have passed similar legislation. The measure would put into state law rules for gold and silver coins adopted by the Department of Financial Services and the Office of Financial Regulation. The rule changes followed lawmakers’ approval last year of a measure making the precious metal coins legal tender starting July 1, 2026. The 2025 law exempts qualifying gold and silver coins from sales tax; allows but does not require government entities to accept such coins electronically; and prohibits anyone from being compelled to use or accept such coins. The governor has until June 24 to act on the legislation. The Senate voted 31-1 on the measure, with Sen. Kathleen Passidomo of Naples casting the lone vote against. The House approved the proposal with a unanimous vote. Gold and silver coins, together termed specie, have recently been declared legal tender in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming. Together, those actions constitute a movement to reassert the monetary status of precious metals. Supporters elsewhere argue that treating investment-grade gold, silver and platinum bullion as taxable retail goods has created uneven competition for domestic dealers against out-of-state and online competitors. Eliminating the tax, they say, encourages domestic investment in physical metals and aligns them more closely with the federal laws governing our fiat money system of base metal coins and paper money The constitutional power to issue currency still resides with Congress. The legal tender laws allowing specie to be treated as an equal to Federal Reserve notes are said to have the advantage of allowing specie to be used as a hedge against inflation. The Florida measure is specific on what gold and silver coins would qualify to be recognized as legal tender in the state. To qualify, gold must be at least 99.5% pure and silver mus be at least 99.9% pure. The post Making gold and silver legal tender up to the governor appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/17/making-gold-and-silver-legal-tender-up-to-the-governor/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Miami Today","publishDate":"2026-06-17T07:03:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgold-and-silver.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"making-gold-and-silver-legal-tender-up-to-the-governor"},{"id":"8z9p4k","archiveId":"z91sy","title":"County to save $50 million on Miami International Airport bonds","excerpt":"Pricing of about $629.5 million in Miami-Dade aviation revenue bonds is due this week for a negotiated sale in which the county will achieve $50.9 million in debt service saving, or 7.5% of the refunded bonds at net present value, Fitch Ratings said in raised the ratings outlook of the county’s avia","content":"Pricing of about $629.5 million in Miami-Dade aviation revenue bonds is due this week for a negotiated sale in which the county will achieve $50.9 million in debt service saving, or 7.5% of the refunded bonds at net present value, Fitch Ratings said in raised the ratings outlook of the county’s aviation bonds from stable to positive. 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The county’s Recre","content":"SEABIRD STATION STAYS: Non-profit Pelican Harbor Seabird Station will stay at its county-owned home while it prepares a new, far larger site at the Little River Preserve, paying the county $300 a year for its long-time home at Pelican Harbor Marina at 1279 NE 79th Street Causeway. The county’s Recreation, Tourism and Resiliency Committee recommended last week that commissioners OK use until April 1, 2027, of the site the bird and animal rescue station has had since 1990. The station cares for about 2,700 native wildlife patients yearly, totaling 70,000 in its history. It has long planned to build a larger home but roadblocks “such as issues with permitting, brownfield remediation, archaeological work and the Covid 19 pandemic” delayed a move elsewhere by several years, the committee was told. “The continuation of this programming partnership aligns with the county’s strategic goal of maximizing public-private assets, preserves a unique park asset” and gives the seabird station time to move, a committee memo said. PAVING WAY FOR GRANTS: County commissioners have approved two restrictive covenants on Vizcaya Museum and Gardens at 3251 S Miami Ave. that will allow the museum to receive two grants, with Miami-Dade matching those grants to the county-owned property dollar for dollar. One grant of $750,000 from the federal Save America’s Treasures is to help conserve for 20 years the main house’s swimming pool grotto and its ceiling mural by Winthrop Chanle, including stabilizing the living room floor above the grotto. The other grant of $500,000 from the same program is to support preservation of the superintendent’s house on the Vizcaya grounds for 15 years. Vizcaya was conveyed in the 1950s by the heirs of original owner James Deering to the county. The site is now operated and managed by the nonprofit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust. POWERFUL AIRPORT: Miami International Airport will replace the roofs of its North, Central and South terminals and add $125.7 million in new roofing that includes a solar voltaic system that will move the airport toward generating 7 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 4,200 to 7,000 homes. County commissioners approved the expenditure this month. More solar power is coming: Aviation Director Ralph Cutié told a committee that “we look to expand to our parking garages as well to reduce our electric bill.” The roof replacement is to take four years. The present roofs, about 16 years old, leak and pose risks of water damage. The new 410,000-square-foot roof system is to get a 20-year manufacturer’s warranty. These are some of the FYIs in this week’s edition. The entire content of this week’s FYIs and Insider sections is available by subscription only. To subscribe click here. The post FYI Miami: June 18, 2026 appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/17/fyi-miami-june-18-2026/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Miami Today","publishDate":"2026-06-17T07:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F07%2FFYI_Miami-2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fyi-miami-june-18-2026"},{"id":"3a9186","archiveId":"832ecn","title":"Filming in Miami: June 18, 2026","excerpt":"These film permits were issued last week by the Miami-Dade Office of Film & Entertainment, (305) 375-3288; the Miami Beach Office of Film and Event Production Management, (305) 673-7070; and the City of Miami’s Office of Film & Entertainment, (305) 416-1072. Swift Response, Fort Lauderdale. Commerci","content":"These film permits were issued last week by the Miami-Dade Office of Film & Entertainment, (305) 375-3288; the Miami Beach Office of Film and Event Production Management, (305) 673-7070; and the City of Miami’s Office of Film & Entertainment, (305) 416-1072. Swift Response, Fort Lauderdale. Commercial for Flex Seal Core. Haulover Park. WSP, Raleigh, NC. Still photography for Bulkhead Realignment. Port of Miami. Merge Studios, Miami. Short film for Fish Scale. Crandon Park Marina. The post Filming in Miami: June 18, 2026 appeared first on Miami Today.","url":"https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2026/06/17/filming-in-miami-june-18-2026/","source":"Miami Today","author":"Miami Today","publishDate":"2026-06-17T07:00:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamitodaynews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FFilming-in-Miami-Web1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"filming-in-miami-june-18-2026"},{"id":"gupsuu","archiveId":"khjgyq","title":"Scotland's \"Tartan Army\" takes over Miami Beach ahead of the country's match in Miami Stadium","excerpt":"The \"Tartan Army\" are taking over Miami Beach ahead of their match vs Brazil","content":"The \"Tartan Army\" are taking over Miami Beach ahead of their match vs Brazil","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/scotlands-tartan-army-takes-over-miami-beach-ahead-of-the-countrys-match-in-miami-stadium/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:48:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2F038e8714-4515-418a-8f22-3d9df40dd660%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa0239c0a20808a5e7a698af0576878fa%2F07753ba9301708d9857f079f1de9fee2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scotlands-tartan-army-takes-over-miami-beach-ahead-of-the-countrys-match-in-miami-stadium"},{"id":"80clem","archiveId":"6fm4t1","title":"‘No Scotland, No Party’: Tartan Army makes waves in Fort Lauderdale before anticipated match against Brazil","excerpt":"Crowds of Scottish soccer fans brought a boatload of fun to Fort Lauderdale, turning it into a little piece of Scotland ahead of the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup match against Brazil. Supporters, known as the Tartan Army, spent Tuesday enjoying some of South Florida’s top attractions, including","content":"Crowds of Scottish soccer fans brought a boatload of fun to Fort Lauderdale, turning it into a little piece of Scotland ahead of the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup match against Brazil. Supporters, known as the Tartan Army, spent Tuesday enjoying some of South Florida’s top attractions, including a festive trip aboard the Jungle Queen riverboat. 7News cameras captured cheerful fans chanting “No Scotland, No Party” as they mingled among other hyped fans. “Come on, Scotland, let’s go!” said a young fan. The fans, many dressed in kilts and waving Scotland flags, made it clear that they came ready to celebrate. “We’re in Miami—the whole Tartan Army. We’re here to take over. Let’s go!” said a fan. The riverboat took fans through downtown Fort Lauderdale, where Scottish-themed decorations and entertainment greeted them. “We’re going to go all through downtown [Fort Lauderdale]. They got all their flags hanging up. They got bagpipers waiting downtown for us to drive by,” said a fan. As evidenced by the past few days, these Scottish fans know how to have a good time. “Drink lots of beer,” said a fan when asked how they were going to celebrate. “Double vodka and a beer, just to keep it going. This is the day before [the match against Brazil], so we gotta go easy,” said another fan with a laugh. The celebration on the water came on the eve of Scotland’s World Cup showdown against Brazil at Miami Stadium. Confidence among supporters on the riverboat was high. “We will win, we will win!” said a fan. “We are going to beat Brazil 5-0. Brazil doesn’t know what’s coming to them,” said a fan. Others said it was Scotland’s revenge tour. “Brazil knocked us out 28 years ago from the World Cup. It’s revenge, we’re coming back, and we’re going to win,” said a fan. From the docks of Bahia Mar to the waterways of Fort Lauderdale, the celebration was impossible to miss as thousands of miles from Scotland, fans came together, united by their love of country and their hope of seeing their home country make World Cup history. “We want to bring joy everywhere we go. It’s the number one plan,” said a fan. “It’s so special coming to America—the World Cup. First game [against Brazil] in 28 years,” said another fan. As of late Tuesday afternoon, the fans were returning from their second voyage across Fort Lauderdale. Fans say that while Brazilians at Miami Stadium may outnumber them, they are confident they can make more noise.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/no-scotland-no-party-tartan-army-makes-waves-in-fort-lauderdale-before-anticipated-match-against-brazil/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:57:56.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062326-Tartan-Army-aboard-jungle-queen-riverboat.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"no-scotland-no-party-tartan-army-makes-waves-in-fort-lauderdale-before-anticipated-match-against-bra"},{"id":"n36gxq","archiveId":"yldkin","title":"Broward police sergeant arrested on domestic violence charge after allegedly punching girlfriend in face","excerpt":"A Broward County police sergeant has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge last week.According to an arrest report, a woman arrived at the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office early Saturday morning to report a domestic violence incident that had taken place ","content":"A Broward County police sergeant has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge last week.According to an arrest report, a woman arrived at the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office early Saturday morning to report a domestic violence incident that had taken place between her and her boyfriend just hours earlier.The victim told investigators that she received a text message from her boyfriend, who has since been identified as 32-year-old Devarious Holloway, of Miramar, telling her to go outside because his mother needed to speak with her.That confused the victim because, according to the arrest report, his mother has been dead since 2017.Devarious Holloway Miami-Dade Corrections The victim said that she walked to her door and didn't see anyone That's when she walked toward a parked car that was blocking her view.That's when she told investigators that she noticed Holloway who then allegedly asked, \"So, we're done?\"According to the arrest report, she started walking toward her sister's home, believing that Holloway would follow her. However, she noticed that he had entered her home instead.When she returned, the victim said Holloway threw her cellphone at her, narrowly missing her but hitting the door. In addition, the victim said Holloway grabbed her and pushed her down onto a couch, and then hit her in the face when she tried to get up.She also said Holloway kicked her in the leg.Eventually she said she was able to run to her bedroom and lock the door behind her, but Holloway kicked the door and broke the frame, according to the arrest form.Holloway eventually left the home for a while, but returned. When she opened her bedroom door, she said that Holloway continued to argue with her about the state of their relationship and hit her in the chest.Holloway eventually left the home.Holloway eventually turned himself in at Turner Gilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami and he was charged with criminal mischief and battery.The Miramar Police Department said they were notified by the MDSO of the off-duty incident involving Holloway, and he was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Before this incident, Holloway had been with the department for nine years, according to Miramar police. \"The Miramar Police Department remains steadfast in its commitment to professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct, and will address this matter through the appropriate channels,\" the department said in a statement to CBS News Miami.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miramar-police-sergeant-arrest-devarious-holloway/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:38:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2F82df7e7a-4465-4ac0-8b53-bfe046903c0a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F4ffdee96c286894e22ddf670540fba17%2Fdevarious-holloway-mugshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"broward-police-sergeant-arrested-on-domestic-violence-charge-after-allegedly-punching-girlfriend-in-"},{"id":"4jmpol","archiveId":"z92wvq","title":"‘Supergirl’ star Milly Alcock and writer Ana Nogueira talk revenge and hot messes with Deco","excerpt":"Last week we talked with Supergirl star Jason Momoa about playing Lobo. Yeah, now in the new Supergirl superhero flick out this weekend, it’s gonna be fantastic. And so now, we’re gonna talk with the title star herself, Milly Alcock, who plays Supergirl, and the writer of the film about everything f","content":"Last week we talked with Supergirl star Jason Momoa about playing Lobo. Yeah, now in the new Supergirl superhero flick out this weekend, it’s gonna be fantastic. And so now, we’re gonna talk with the title star herself, Milly Alcock, who plays Supergirl, and the writer of the film about everything from cats to sweet, sweet revenge. This weekend, get swept into a galaxy-spanning revenge quest. In Supergirl, Kara Zor-El, played by Milly Alcock, teams up reluctantly with Ruthye Marye Knoll, to track down Krem of the Yellow Hills, a villain who viciously went after her family. Alex Miranda: “I’m actually wondering what you all think about revenge as a concept. Do we think it has its time and place? Is it ever effective, warranted, and satisfactory?” Ana Nogueira, writer: “I think, it does have its… I think it’s not gonna make you feel better.” Milly Alcock: “It’s gonna make you feel worse. I like to do like sneaky revenge, like the other person doesn’t know that it’s happened. So it’s like an internal kind of revenge. Ana Nogueira: “Sneaky revenge. Great.” Milly Alcock: “Because I’m very conflict avoidant.” Alex Miranda: “Being a superstar I think works with revenge, right? Starring in your own superhero film.” Ana Nogueira: “Honestly, this is your ultimate revenge.” Milly Alcock: “I’m so confused.” Ana Nogueira: “Like you just being like, ‘I’m Supergirl now,’ like anything that anyone did to you, any ex, whatever.” But don’t mistake Kara for some polished superhero. She’s a bit of a hot mess, no shade, and on a mission to save her equally unpredictable, super-powered dog, Krypto, but… Alex Miranda: “Do you think this story would work just as well if somebody were fighting an entire universe for a cat?” Ana Nogueira: “Personally, yes.” Alex Miranda: “Milly, how do you think the story would change, or would it change at all? All cat lovers are watching you right now.” Milly Alcock: “I have a cat, I have a cat, his name is Guinness. I adore him so much, I think that the story would still work for a cat, but I think it would just be so moody and it’s less likely that you would like have a cat follow you around, but that just makes you instantly the coolest person ever. I’m trying to train my cat to go to the pub with me, I’m dead serious. Guinness can get a [Guinness World Record]. This is my life’s goal.” Alex Miranda: “They were made for the pub. Speaking of Guinness, and I’m talking about the beer kind. Kara is a hot mess express. and actually that was my avenue into the film, because it started out like, ‘Here I am,’ Okay, I totally relate. Is it more fun to play somebody who can make mistakes on camera and is not a sort of picture-perfect superhero? Milly Alcock: “I am a hot mess express, I am Kara, but Australian. I think that that was my in and my way to ground her within the exquisite galactic landscape that we’re given is that mess, because it’s so universal, I think.” Supergirl flies into SoFlo theaters starting this Thursday.","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/supergirl-star-milly-alcock-and-writer-ana-nogueira-talk-revenge-and-hot-messes-with-deco/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:44:47.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062326-Supergirl-star-Milly-Alcock-and-writer-Ana-Nogueira-talk-revenge-and-hot-messes-with-Deco.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"supergirl-star-milly-alcock-and-writer-ana-nogueira-talk-revenge-and-hot-messes-with-deco"},{"id":"dh506m","archiveId":"8181ax","title":"Reflecting Pool renovation, a massive White House ballroom and a triumphal arch: Here's how Trump is remaking D.C.","excerpt":"In his second term in office, President Trump has initiated a D.C. makeover, attempting to leave his mark on the capital and prompting multiple legal battles. Mr. Trump, a former real estate developer, has overseen the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make way for a massive ballroom","content":"In his second term in office, President Trump has initiated a D.C. makeover, attempting to leave his mark on the capital and prompting multiple legal battles. Mr. Trump, a former real estate developer, has overseen the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make way for a massive ballroom, tried to change the name of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and completed a resurfacing project at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool that quickly faced setbacks. Here's a look at where five of Mr. Trump's projects stand and how much they cost.Lincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolThe Trump administration announced plans to resurface the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in April and paint it \"American flag blue\" at the president's request. The last time the reflecting pool underwent a significant renovation was from 2010 to 2012 during the Obama administration. At the time, the government tapped $34 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to cover the cost of the project.President Trump displays a rendering of his proposed renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during an event in the Oval Office on June 3. Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images The cost: Mr. Trump estimated it would take a week and cost roughly $1.5 million. Atlantic Industrial Coatings, the Virginia-based company hired for the project, completed the restoration in early June for $14.7 million, according to records, more than nine times Mr. Trump's original estimate. The administration spent another $1.7 million on a filtration system. Neither contract for the reflecting pool was subject to a competitive bidding process.National Park Service personnel vacuum algae from the Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC. Photo by Pete Kiehart/The Washington Post via Getty Images Where it stands now: Images showed the reflecting pool's water turning green in less than two weeks after Mr. Trump announced that the site had reopened to \"rave reviews.\" A spokesman for the Interior Department said supply lines that had been dormant for two months are to blame for the residual algae causing the color change.Days later, chunks of peeling paint from the blue coating were spotted in the water. Mr. Trump claimed in a Truth Social post, without any evidence, that the Reflecting Pool was vandalized. Five people were arrested for vandalism and five others were served citations, according to the U.S. Park Police. Bare patches are visible where newly applied blue paint has peeled from the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. Ken Cedeno /AFP via Getty Images White House ballroomThe Trump administration announced in July 2025 plans to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom that could seat 1,000 guests. CBS News obtained architectural renderings of the project in September and weeks later, the White House's East Wing was demolished to start on the ballroom construction. The Trump administration hired Clark Construction as the project's contractor.The Trump administration has argued the proposed ballroom would provide safety assurances for large gatherings with the president and other distinguished guests. Administration officials amplified their argument after April's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and an alleged foiled plot to attack the White House UFC event this month. An overhead view of the construction site for President Trump's White House ballroom. Aaron Schwartz / Getty Images The cost: The project was initially estimated to cost $200 million but has increased significantly less than a year after it was first announced. Mr. Trump has since said construction would cost about $400 million and insisted it would be \"taxpayer-free\" and funded by him and other donors, including tech giants such as Google, Amazon and Nvidia, defense contractors and other large corporations. However, a project summary obtained by The Washington Post showed ballroom construction would cost an estimated $600 million, with about half coming from taxpayer-funded departments, including the Secret Service, White House Military Office and the Executive Residence of the White House.Rendering of the White House State Ballroom interiorWhere it stands now: The project has been embroiled in a legal battle in federal courts. The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the U.S. sued the Trump administration in December for demolishing the East Wing \"without any review whatsoever.\"The White House is waiting for an appeals court to decide whether construction can continue after a lower court ruled that Congress must approve the project. President Trump holds a rendering of the planned White House Ballroom extension during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office on Oct. 22, 2025. Aaron Schwartz / CNP / Bloomberg via Getty Images / Aaron Schwartz - Pool via CNP \"Arc de Trump\"In October 2025, President Trump told a group of donors for the White House ballroom project that he would also be building a 250&ndash;foot triumphal arch that resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The structure would be built in the middle of Memorial Circle between the entrance of the Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial. Construction could take two to three years, according to documents published on the Federal Register. When CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe asked President Trump who the arch is for, Mr. Trump simply said: \"Me.\" The White House added that the arch would commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Rendering of President Trump's triumphal arch that would sit between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Cemetery. Interior Department to Commission on Fine Arts The cost: The White House has not disclosed the total cost for the arch. However, some taxpayer money has already been earmarked for the project. In its spending plan, the National Endowment for the Humanities, an independent government agency, allocated $15 million in taxpayer dollars for the arch.The actual price tag is likely to be much higher: In November 2025, Axios reported that the arch would cost an estimated $100 million. \"The estimated cost of the Triumphal Arch is still being calculated and will be shared in the near future,\" an administration official said in statement to CBS News. \"We anticipate some combination of public and private funds to be used to pay for the Triumphal Arch.\"Where it stands now: Critics say the arch would dominate the skyline and tower over the 99-foot Lincoln Memorial. A group of veterans and a historian sued the Trump administration to block construction, but a federal court has yet to intervene. The National Park Service said the project could take almost a year to complete on an accelerated timeline, with two, 10-hour shifts per day, and \"several tower cranes, forklifts, skid steers, drill rigs, and concrete pumping systems.\" A model of President Trump's proposed arch to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary is seen on a table at a public meeting of the Commission of Fine Arts on April 16. Andrew Harnik / Getty Images John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsMr. Trump has made significant changes at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts during his second term. He ousted several board members, installed himself as chairman and proposed an \"anti-woke\" vision for its future, leading to several artists canceling performances. The board voted in December to change the institution's name to the Trump-Kennedy Center, and a few months later announced it would close its doors for two years for renovations that were slated to begin this summer.Construction workers build scaffolding near the sign for the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts on June 12. Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images The cost: Last year, Mr. Trump secured $257 million through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to restore the Kennedy Center. The tax cut and spending law states that funding is available until September 2029 for expenses related to \"capital repair, restoration, maintenance backlog and security structures\" at the Kennedy Center. Repairs include upgrading theater seats, repairing water damage and drainage issues, replacing soffit panels and addressing structural issues with the center's parking garage.\"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the center,\" Matt Floca, executive director and chief operating officer, said in a statement to CBS News. \"All of these improvements that we need to make are real, are needed.\"The Kennedy Center did not disclose the total estimated cost for the renovations.A tarp covers the newly removed name of President Trump from the facade of the Kennedy Center on June 13. Aaron Schwartz / Bloomberg via Getty Images Where it stands now: In May, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled in favor of Rep. Joyce Beatty, an Ohio Democrat who serves on the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees, after she sued to block the name change and the closure. The judge stopped the plan to temporarily close the center and ruled the board acted unlawfully when it added Mr. Trump's name to the building. \"The Kennedy Center's organic statute makes crystal clear that the Center is to be named for President Kennedy, and it cannot bear any other formal name or public memorial based on the Board's unilateral say-so. Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it,\" Cooper wrote in his opinion.Dozens of people gathered outside the Kennedy Center on June 13 to watch crews scrape the president's name off the building. After the judge's ruling, the center's board of trustees voted to create a new endowment in Mr. Trump's name that they said was intended to recognize his \"significant contributions and dedication\" to the Kennedy Center. A Kennedy Center official said the endowment will raise private funds that will supplement the money secured by Mr. Trump and Congress for renovations. Lafayette ParkThe National Park Service announced that portions of the park would close in January because of \"serious concerns about security for construction equipment and prior vandalism associated with public protests in recent years.\" In May, Mr. Trump posted on social media that he had contributed funds to build fountains and to rebuild parts of Lafayette Park in front of the White House. \"That's the entrance to the White House, and it was an embarrassment,\" Mr. Trump said.With the White House in the background, construction equipment is parked in Lafayette Square as part of a renovation project. Kevin Carter / Getty Images The cost: The New York Times reported in April that the Trump administration initially agreed to pay the government contractor in charge of the ballroom renovation, Clark Construction, $11.9 million to do the job, but later increased the contract to $17.4 million to cover additional costs.Where it stands now: The project was expected to be completed by May 31, but an administration official told CBS News that the restoration project is still in progress and that \"final figures for the project are unavailable at this time.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/trump-dc-reflecting-pool-renovation-white-house-ballroom-triumphal-arch/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Luis  Giraldo","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:06:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2F3dde85ba-8deb-4f34-b056-a95b084569db%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F2006cb202ec9093af53c0dc32858492c%2Funtitled-design.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"reflecting-pool-renovation-a-massive-white-house-ballroom-and-a-triumphal-arch-heres-how-trump-is-re"},{"id":"1e76z1","archiveId":"t5geav","title":"Miami-Dade Needs More Watchdogs","excerpt":"A great community does not fear scrutiny; it welcomes it. That is what separates a strong community from a weak one. Miami-Dade is one of the most important communities in America, home to nearly three million residents and a government managing more than $13 billion in taxpayer resources each year.","content":"A great community does not fear scrutiny; it welcomes it. That is what separates a strong community from a weak one. Miami-Dade is one of the most important communities in America, home to nearly three million residents and a government managing more than $13 billion in taxpayer resources each year. In a community of this […] The post Miami-Dade Needs More Watchdogs first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/miami-dade-needs-more-watchdogs/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Grant Miller, Publisher","publishDate":"2026-06-23T13:51:49.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-template-2-14-1-696x417-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-needs-more-watchdogs"},{"id":"birgk2","archiveId":"i713t6","title":"Frank Calderon and Jeanmarie Massa Discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of Recycling in Miami-Dade","excerpt":"Frank Calderon of Solid Waste Management speaks with Jeanmarie Massa, Miami-Dade County’s Recycling Manager. They pair discuss the do’s and don’ts of recycling in Miami-Dade County with visuals. For more shows, visit: communitynewspapers.com ABOUT US: Miami Community Newspapers is your go-to source ","content":"Frank Calderon of Solid Waste Management speaks with Jeanmarie Massa, Miami-Dade County’s Recycling Manager. They pair discuss the do’s and don’ts of recycling in Miami-Dade County with visuals. For more shows, visit: communitynewspapers.com ABOUT US: Miami Community Newspapers is your go-to source for Miami community news, offering daily updates, podcasts, and multimedia content. Covering local […] The post Frank Calderon and Jeanmarie Massa Discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of Recycling in Miami-Dade first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/frank-calderon-and-jeanmarie-massa-discuss-the-dos-and-donts-of-recycling-in-miami-dade/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:47:10.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-22-175049.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"frank-calderon-and-jeanmarie-massa-discuss-the-dos-and-donts-of-recycling-in-miami-dade"},{"id":"i2cvk","archiveId":"ymztv0","title":"Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez Cracks Down On Driver License Exam Fraud","excerpt":"The Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office stopped multiple individuals who attempted to commit fraud during the driver license knowledge examination at one of our locations. The individuals entered the office equipped with concealed electronic devices, microphones and recording equipment intended","content":"The Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office stopped multiple individuals who attempted to commit fraud during the driver license knowledge examination at one of our locations. The individuals entered the office equipped with concealed electronic devices, microphones and recording equipment intended to provide unauthorized assistance during the examination. Their actions were deliberate, dishonest and a direct […] The post Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez Cracks Down On Driver License Exam Fraud first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/miami-dade-county-tax-collector-dariel-fernandez-cracks-down-on-driver-license-exam-fraud/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Dariel Fernandez, Miami-Dade County Tax Collector","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:38:51.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FCopy-of-template-2-12-696x417-1-1-1-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-county-tax-collector-dariel-fernandez-cracks-down-on-driver-license-exam-fraud"},{"id":"4jsf7c","archiveId":"myh1k0","title":"Michelin star leasing: Real estate realities behind South Florida’s dining boom","excerpt":"For Michelin-starred restaurateur Alvaro Perez Miranda, signing a restaurant lease is more than a contract. “When you sign a lease, it’s like a marriage, it’s a partnership,” he said. “The most important thing for me is that my landlord understands the value of what we’re bringing. If the landlord d","content":"For Michelin-starred restaurateur Alvaro Perez Miranda, signing a restaurant lease is more than a contract. “When you sign a lease, it’s like a marriage, it’s a partnership,” he said. “The most important thing for me is that my landlord understands the value of what we’re bringing. If the landlord doesn’t understand, then I don’t want to work with people like that.” The APM Restaurant Group founder said one of the secrets to success is operating in more emerging neighborhoods where rent is affordable and the customer base is year-round, instead of trendier neighborhoods where business dies down in the off […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/22/inside-real-estate-realities-of-south-floridas-dining-boom/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Eman Elshahawy, Adam Farence","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_Michelin-Star-South-FL-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"michelin-star-leasing-real-estate-realities-behind-south-floridas-dining-boom"},{"id":"tjysog","archiveId":"mhdeqs","title":"Palmer Trinity Senior Awarded Prestigious Scholarship","excerpt":"Palmer Trinity School senior Brynne Sullivan has been selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Sisterhood, dedicated to supporting women’s education. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter A of Miami, which has served the community since 1","content":"Palmer Trinity School senior Brynne Sullivan has been selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Sisterhood, dedicated to supporting women’s education. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter A of Miami, which has served the community since 1923. The P.E.O. Sisterhood was founded in 1869 at Iowa Wesleyan College in […] The post Palmer Trinity Senior Awarded Prestigious Scholarship first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/pinecrest-tribune/palmer-trinity-senior-awarded-prestigious-scholarship/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:22:27.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSullivan-Brynne_1_-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"palmer-trinity-senior-awarded-prestigious-scholarship"},{"id":"ljioz9","archiveId":"b4zaum","title":"Financial Literacy: A Skill Every Student Should Learn Before College","excerpt":"As another class of high school graduates prepares to leave home and begin college, conversations often center on admissions, scholarships, majors and campus life. Yet one of the most important factors shaping a student’s future receives far less attention: financial literacy. For many young adults,","content":"As another class of high school graduates prepares to leave home and begin college, conversations often center on admissions, scholarships, majors and campus life. Yet one of the most important factors shaping a student’s future receives far less attention: financial literacy. For many young adults, college represents their first experience managing money independently. From tuition […] The post Financial Literacy: A Skill Every Student Should Learn Before College first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/financial-literacy-a-skill-every-student-should-learn-before-college/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Oscar Pinto Senior at Christopher Columbus High School","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:17:36.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FUntitled-design-1-1-scaled.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"financial-literacy-a-skill-every-student-should-learn-before-college"},{"id":"1ve8ce","archiveId":"tl1s7z","title":"Need to Publish a Legal Notice? Community Newspapers Makes the Process Easy","excerpt":"Whether you’re opening a business, administering an estate, handling a foreclosure, or meeting a government filing requirement, publishing a legal notice is often a critical step. For decades, attorneys, business owners, title companies, and public agencies throughout South Florida have trusted Comm","content":"Whether you’re opening a business, administering an estate, handling a foreclosure, or meeting a government filing requirement, publishing a legal notice is often a critical step. For decades, attorneys, business owners, title companies, and public agencies throughout South Florida have trusted Community Newspapers to ensure their legal notices are published accurately, on time, and in […] The post Need to Publish a Legal Notice? Community Newspapers Makes the Process Easy first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/need-to-publish-a-legal-notice-community-newspapers-makes-the-process-easy/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:15:08.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-EdFed-Graphic-1-19-696x464-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"need-to-publish-a-legal-notice-community-newspapers-makes-the-process-easy"},{"id":"6t41cd","archiveId":"4df92x","title":"ChamberSOUTH News Briefs — June 20 to July 31, 2026","excerpt":"*If you believe this article contains an error, omission, or outdated information, please contact Michael Miller, Publisher of Miami’s Community Newspapers, for review and correction. ChamberSOUTH International Relations & Business Committee Meets July 1 via Zoom ChamberSOUTH opens its July calendar","content":"*If you believe this article contains an error, omission, or outdated information, please contact Michael Miller, Publisher of Miami’s Community Newspapers, for review and correction. ChamberSOUTH International Relations & Business Committee Meets July 1 via Zoom ChamberSOUTH opens its July calendar with a working session for members focused on global business, holding its International Relations […] The post ChamberSOUTH News Briefs — June 20 to July 31, 2026 first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/chambersouth-news-briefs-june-20-to-july-31-2026/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:59:43.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-IN-PARTNERSHIP-WITH-8.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"chambersouth-news-briefs-june-20-to-july-31-2026"},{"id":"9ew87b","archiveId":"on29ok","title":"‘No Scotland, No Party’: Tartan Army makes waves in Fort Lauderdale before anticipated match against Brazil","excerpt":"Crowds of Scottish soccer fans brought a boatload of fun to Fort Lauderdale, turning it into a little piece of Scotland ahead of the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup match against Brazil. Supporters, known as the Tartan Army, spent Tuesday enjoying some of South Florida’s top attractions, including","content":"Crowds of Scottish soccer fans brought a boatload of fun to Fort Lauderdale, turning it into a little piece of Scotland ahead of the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup match against Brazil. Supporters, known as the Tartan Army, spent Tuesday enjoying some of South Florida’s top attractions, including a festive trip aboard the Jungle Queen riverboat. 7News cameras captured cheerful fans chanting “No Scotland, No Party” as they mingled among other hyped fans. “Come on, Scotland, let’s go!” said a young fan. The fans, many dressed in kilts and waving Scotland flags, made it clear that they came ready to celebrate. “We’re in Miami—the whole Tartan Army. We’re here to take over. Let’s go!” said a fan. The riverboat took fans through downtown Fort Lauderdale, where Scottish-themed decorations and entertainment greeted them. “We’re going to go all through downtown [Fort Lauderdale]. They got all their flags hanging up. They got bagpipers waiting downtown for us to drive by,” said a fan. As evidenced by the past few days, these Scottish fans know how to have a good time. “Drink lots of beer,” said a fan when asked how they were going to celebrate. “Double vodka and a beer, just to keep it going. This is the day before [the match against Brazil], so we gotta go easy,” said another fan with a laugh. The celebration on the water came on the eve of Scotland’s World Cup showdown against Brazil at Miami Stadium. Confidence among supporters on the riverboat was high. “We will win, we will win!” said a fan. “We are going to beat Brazil 5-0. Brazil doesn’t know what’s coming to them,” said a fan. Others said it was Scotland’s revenge tour. “Brazil knocked us out 28 years ago from the World Cup. It’s revenge, we’re coming back, and we’re going to win,” said a fan. From the docks of Bahia Mar to the waterways of Fort Lauderdale, the celebration was impossible to miss as thousands of miles from Scotland, fans came together, united by their love of country and their hope of seeing their home country make World Cup history. “We want to bring joy everywhere we go. It’s the number one plan,” said a fan. “It’s so special coming to America—the World Cup. First game [against Brazil] in 28 years,” said another fan. As of late Tuesday afternoon, the fans were returning from their second voyage across Fort Lauderdale. Fans say that while Brazilians at Miami Stadium may outnumber them, they are confident they can make more noise.","url":"https://wsvn.com/uncategorized/no-scotland-no-party-tartan-army-makes-waves-in-fort-lauderdale-before-anticipated-match-against-brazil/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:57:56.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062326-Tartan-Army-aboard-jungle-queen-riverboat.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"no-scotland-no-party-tartan-army-makes-waves-in-fort-lauderdale-before-anticipated-match-against-bra"},{"id":"wltayp","archiveId":"jocqpt","title":"Florida will not be imposing fireworks ban for this 4th of July, but authorities are advising to use caution","excerpt":"There won't be any fireworks ban imposed by the state for Independence Day, but because of lingering drought conditions Floridians and guests are being advised to be \"responsible\" when lighting devices that fly and explode.With 2,440 wildfires occurring across the state since the start of the year, ","content":"There won't be any fireworks ban imposed by the state for Independence Day, but because of lingering drought conditions Floridians and guests are being advised to be \"responsible\" when lighting devices that fly and explode.With 2,440 wildfires occurring across the state since the start of the year, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on Tuesday urged caution with fireworks and asked people to follow local burn regulations.\"The past six months have been one of the state's busiest fire seasons in recent memory, and though recent rains have helped rein in drought conditions, the risk of wildfire still exists in Florida and needs to be taken seriously,\" Simpson said in a released statement.Florida Forest Service Director Rick Dolan noted recent rains caused most counties to lift burn bans, but that hasn't halted \"wildfire flare-ups.\"\"We want to urge everyone to be mindful when burning or using fireworks near a wooded area,\" Dolan said. \"Always keep a water supply nearby and be prepared to act quickly if a fire starts.\"Most of the state is currently at low to moderate risk of \"fire danger\" according to the Simpson's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.As of June 21, the state has recorded wildfires consuming 176,028 acres this year.Last year, the state recorded 2,913 fires that burned 228,183 acres.Ten of Florida's 67 counties currently have burn bans in place, according to the Florida Forest Service: Brevard, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Orange, Osceola, Sarasota and Seminole.And because of ongoing dry conditions, Manatee County Emergency Management officials on Tuesday imposed its own countywide burn ban, which includes a prohibition on \"any item containing an explosive compound, sparklers, products using or containing pyrotechnic composition, flares, open burning and campfires.\"The ban allows outdoor grills attended by adults and permitted public fireworks displays.While in Brooksville on May 19, Simpson and other Cabinet members raised the possibility Floridians might be advised to celebrate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary without fireworks if heavy, ground-soaking rains didn't soon arrive.Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, who is also the state's fire marshal, expressed a need for people to use \"common sense\" as summer holidays arrive, kids are out of school and parties increase.Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office would hold people accountable if they start \"some big bonfire with these drought conditions, and the wind blows, and all of a sudden the neighborhood is on fire, you will be held accountable.\"\"Have fun. Have a good time. Enjoy some beers over the holidays this summer. But if you're in one of these burn ban counties &hellip; please take this seriously,\" Uthmeier said during a press conference at the Withlacoochee Forestry Training Center in Brooksville. \"If you violate these orders, if danger takes place, if people are harmed, we will be there to prosecute.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/no-4th-of-july-fireworks-ban-florida-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami  Team","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:01:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Fc31c0830-c413-4725-ab8f-a250cc39788a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ff8da1908c3eeb4c2bf95e6b2511c3c5a%2Fgettyimages-2186458896.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-will-not-be-imposing-fireworks-ban-for-this-4th-of-july-but-authorities-are-advising-to-use-"},{"id":"jy6doq","archiveId":"puzwyi","title":"George Pino found not guilty in 2022 boat crash that killed teen, left another with life-changing disabilities","excerpt":"A jury on Monday found Miami real estate developer George Pino not guilty of manslaughter or vessel homicide for his role in a boat crash off Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in September 2022 that left one teenager dead and another with permanent disabilities. The verdict comes after an emotional and","content":"A jury on Monday found Miami real estate developer George Pino not guilty of manslaughter or vessel homicide for his role in a boat crash off Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in September 2022 that left one teenager dead and another with permanent disabilities. The verdict comes after an emotional and sometimes tense eight days of testimony in one of the most closely watched criminal cases in Miami-Dade in recent years.A statement from lead attorney Howard Srebnick following this evening's jury verdict in the case of State of Florida vs. George Pino reads:\"We are grateful to the jurors for their careful consideration of the evidence and for reaching a just verdict. From the beginning, we have maintained that the events of September 4, 2022, were a tragic accident, not a crime. The testimony presented at trial&mdash;including unrebutted accounts from eyewitnesses who saw no signs of impairment&mdash;confirmed that Mr. Pino was not under the influence, was not operating the vessel recklessly, and that he did everything he could to protect his passengers after the accident.We continue to mourn the loss of Lucy Fernandez every day and to pray for all those affected by this maritime mishap. Our hearts remain with the families of those involved, and we hope today's verdict allows everyone to continue the long process of healing.\"Statement from State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle\"While everyone in our community and beyond recognizes the tragedy surrounding the Labor Day 2022 boating death of Lucy Fernandez and the permanent disabling of Katy Puig, my prosecutors and I have believed that the totality of George Pino's actions on the waters of Biscayne Bay were reckless and constituted a crime as defined by Florida's criminal statutes.Charging and prosecuting cases involving traffic and vessel collisions resulting in fatalities are always difficult decisions. We strive to make these determinations based on the law and the evidence, setting aside emotion. In this case, the Judge determined there was sufficient evidence for the case to proceed to a jury trial. Today, however, a jury of six Miami-Dade citizens&mdash;after hearing all the testimony and reviewing all the evidence&mdash;found George Pino not guilty.Sadly, this verdict brings no comfort to the Fernandez and Puig families, who must forever live with the tragedy of what happened. In a case like this, there are no winners or losers. Mr. Pino must live with what he did, while the Fernandez and Puig families will grapple with the consequences of his actions. These families and, indeed, our community as a whole have been deeply affected by this tragedy. Although Assistant State Attorney Laura Adams, Assistant State Attorney Jonathon Borst, and I may disagree with the verdict, jury decisions are the cornerstone of our justice system. We accept their decision and appreciate their service.\"George Pino sits as Dr. Diana Barratt, a Boca Raton, Fla., neurologist, testifies for the defense during his trial on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Miami. Pino is facing two felony charges in connection with the boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. (Carl Juste/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Miami Herald Throughout the fatal boat crash trial, a jury of five men and one woman listened to testimony from people including the father of then 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez, who was killed in the crash. Katy Puig, now 21, suffered permanent disabilities from her injuries she sustained in the crash.Cecilia Pino reacts as she testifies during the George Pino trial at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Miami. Pino is charged in connection to the boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez in 2022. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Miami Herald Pino's wife, Cecilia Pino, also delivered emotional testimony regarding the crash.First responders, medical experts and boating experts also testified, and jurors also were shown body camera footage of the chaotic aftermath of the fatal boat crash on Sept. 4, 2022.Survivors of the boat crash also testified while George Pino himself did not testify.Jurors were also able to leave the courtroom to observe the boat involved in the crash.George Pino's boat after Biscayne Bay crash. CBS News Miami Tense moments also occurred before and during the trial.There was a pause in jury selection before the trial began after a potential juror who had already been questioned was outside the courtroom playing a news story out loud on her phone. That raised questions about the task of sitting an impartial jury.She was ultimately allowed to move onto the next round of jury selection, but that highlighted an earlier concern by the defense who wanted the trial moved out of Miami-Dade citing extensive media coverage.George Pino breaks down into tears as attorneys deliver opening statements in his trial on Monday, June 8, 2026. Pino is charged with vessel homicide and manslaughter in connection to a Sept. 4, 2022, boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. (Carl Juste/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Miami Herald The proceedings were interrupted as Pino became visibly emotional during opening statements. The court was briefly recessed, and the judge ordered a medical evaluation after Pino appeared distressed and began breathing heavily. Paramedics later evaluated him inside the courtroom.As the first week of the trial wrapped up, some sharp words were exchanged between the lead prosecutor and George Pino himself.After jurors were dismissed for the weekend, lead prosecutor Laura Adams confronted Pino inside the courtroom. Adams accused Pino of muttering, \"it happens, it happens,\" warning that his comments could have been overheard by the jury.Pino had denied the accusation.George Pino and the fatal boat crash: What happened?On Sept. 4, 2022, George and Cecilia Pino hosted a birthday celebration for their daughter aboard their boat. The group included several teenage girls who were lifelong friends and classmates at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, including Lucy Fernandez.Lucy Fernandez Our Lady of Lourdes Academy According to investigators, George Pino was operating the family's 29-foot boat as it returned to the dock when it struck a channel marker near Boca Chita Key. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said Pino told investigators that another vessel had passed by and created a large wake. He allegedly said he turned to check on the girls after the wake and, in doing so, collided with the marker.The impact threw everyone on board into the water and ripped a large hole in the side of the vessel. Eleven of the 14 passengers were injured, and six were transported to a hospital. Seventeen-year-old Lucy Fernandez later died from her injuries.Another passenger, Katy Puig, now 21, suffered a traumatic brain injury and was left with a lifetime of disabilities.Pino was not given a sobriety test after the crash. According to the Miami Herald, he told investigators he had consumed \"two beers\" and did not appear impaired at the scene. The newspaper also reported that when the boat was recovered the following day, investigators found 61 empty alcohol bottles on board, including an empty champagne bottle.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/george-pino-verdict-fatal-boat-crash-lucy-fernandez-katy-puig/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:16:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F16%2F250b215a-bad5-4378-bed2-7b6fcd585126%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F9e8a412ddc312b6be8f9dfad5f864d51%2Fcbsmiami-george-pino-new-43.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"george-pino-found-not-guilty-in-2022-boat-crash-that-killed-teen-left-another-with-life-changing-dis"},{"id":"hysc9t","archiveId":"84ggxz","title":"Wildfire smoke and Saharan dust prompt air quality alert in Miami-Dade","excerpt":"As Miami-Dade deals with moderate contaminant of particles in the area, officials have extended an Air Quality Alert. 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Similar conditions is expected on Wednesday.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/wildfire-smoke-and-saharan-dust-prompt-air-quality-alert-in-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:40:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62326-Air-Quality.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wildfire-smoke-and-saharan-dust-prompt-air-quality-alert-in-miami-dade"},{"id":"78rgbi","archiveId":"axing8","title":"US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island’s crumbling economy","excerpt":"SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. hit Cuban state companies on Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Gr","content":"SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. hit Cuban state companies on Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A., a business conglomerate run by Cuba’s Revolutionary Armed Forces. Best known as GAESA, it is believed to command nearly 40% of Cuba’s gross domestic product. As of early 2024, it held $14.5 billion in liquid reserves. “The situation in Cuba is devolving as the island’s corrupt, brutal and anti-American Communist regime continues to prioritize its own total control over the freedom, opportunity and basic well-being of the Cuban people,” Rubio wrote on X. Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, accused “regime elites” of using GAESA to “steal the island’s few resources, diverting them for repression, anti-American subversion and spying instead of schools, power plants, and basic necessities for the Cuban people.” Bruno Rodríguez, Cuba’s foreign affairs minister, rejected the sanctions, calling Rubio “dishonest and mendacious.” “Cuba has proven stronger, more capable, and more effective than he anticipated in the face of the ruthless aggression and collective punishment inflicted upon its people and their living conditions,” he wrote on X. “What this individual is promoting from the world’s greatest power is a crime.” Anyone that provides services to the targeted Cuban entities risks being sanctioned and cut off from the U.S. financial system. “By designating specific entities, they’re making it clear to foreign investors: ‘If your business in Cuba touches any of these folks, you risk being banned,’” said Michael Bustamante, a professor and chair in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies at the University of Miami. “For most of these companies, it’s a bridge too far,” he said of the impact of the new sanctions. The 5 entities sanctioned are key to Cuba’s economy Almacenes Universales S.A., or AUSA, is among the entities sanctioned. As the government’s main logistics and warehousing company, it holds up Cuba’s export and import system. It’s also the main storage company used by the state, Cuba’s private sector and foreign investor partners, Bustamante said. Last week, Cuba announced a series of economic reforms, including allowing the private sector to bypass the state when importing goods. But Bustamante said he doesn’t believe that measure is operational yet. If people or companies avoid doing business with the storage entities, he said, that could disrupt the flow of goods and lead to humanitarian consequences. Also sanctioned was Rafin S.A., which Bustamante described as a “very opaque” company that he believes operates as the corporate financial arm within GAESA. He said it’s not a bank but holds capital from the government and GAESA and may be a player in financial deals. “That would also seemingly throw more cold water on the foreign investors that are already there,” Bustamante said. The third GAESA-related entity that was sanctioned is Banco Financiero Internacional S.A., a commercial bank that Bustamante said serves as a key institution for foreign investors. “If you don’t have a bank where you can go as a foreign investor, it makes your operations logistically quite difficult, to put it mildly.” Max Meizlish, a former U.S. Treasury sanctions enforcement officer, said the bank was targeted because it’s “a key nexus” for GAESA-related funds: “This is significant.” Also sanctioned were Geominera S.A., a state-owned mining company, and Empresa Siderúrgica Jose Martí, which the U.S. described as Cuba’s largest raw steel producer. The final sanction was slapped against Annalie Lilliam Rueda Cardero, daughter-in-law of former President Raúl Castro. Sanctions imposed days after sweeping economic reforms The sanctions are the latest in a recent string that have targeted GAESA itself and Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel. “It’s very, very hard to suss out what’s going on here,” Bustamante said. “Is this setting the table for the great sale of Cuba state assets to the highest bidder or the lowest bidder?…Is this part of the recipe of a hostile takeover?” The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump keeps pressuring for a change in Cuba’s political and economic model, accusing the island of representing a threat to the U.S. because of its ties to U.S. adversaries. The Cuban government has repeatedly denied it’s a threat. Meanwhile, Cuba unveiled economic reforms last week that Bustamante described as “potentially the most significant liberalization of the Cuban economy in 60 years,” though he said questions and doubts remain. On Tuesday, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said the reforms “are modest, long overdue and ultimately superficial smoke signals from the Cuban regime. This is part of the dictatorship’s handbook: announce a cycle of supposed reforms to insinuate a desire for change, then quickly roll back any changes the moment the regime’s total control is at all threatened.” “The U.S. administration is going to continue applying pressure on the regime until the regime is a different beast entirely,” said Meizlish, a research fellow with the U.S.-based Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Cuba is already struggling with severe blackouts, food and water shortages and a crumbling healthcare system stemming in part from a U.S. energy blockade. In late January, Trump threatened tariffs against any country that sells or provides oil to the island, which depended heavily on oil shipments from Venezuela that were halted after the U.S. attacked the South American country.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/us-slaps-new-sanctions-on-cuban-companies-key-to-islands-crumbling-economy/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:18:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F05%2F260522_Diaz_Canel_Cuba_rally.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"us-slaps-new-sanctions-on-cuban-companies-key-to-islands-crumbling-economy"},{"id":"pxrzku","archiveId":"s7ieso","title":"Scattered thunderstorms pop up in South Florida as feels-like temperatures rise into triple-digits","excerpt":"Some scattered thunderstorms have started to pop up in parts of South Florida as temperatures rise with feels-like temperatures reaching into the triple-digits for another day.","content":"Some scattered thunderstorms have started to pop up in parts of South Florida as temperatures rise with feels-like temperatures reaching into the triple-digits for another day.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/scattered-thunderstorms-pop-up-in-south-florida-as-feels-like-temperatures-rise-into-triple-digits/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:53:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Fd3e5e92a-2eff-49b8-a636-38c32f57794f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F9f19cdf27163ba61dd4d0a449daa29c4%2F9fdbdbce071d9959a5b202220c9fef45.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scattered-thunderstorms-pop-up-in-south-florida-as-feels-like-temperatures-rise-into-triple-digits"},{"id":"xb1zjy","archiveId":"lqboyt","title":"How the George Pino trial unfolded: From the fatal boat crash to a not guilty verdict","excerpt":"Miami real estate developer George Pino stood trial in a case stemming from a 2022 boat crash in Biscayne Bay that killed one of his daughter's teen friends and left another passenger with life-altering injuries. Pino faced manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in connection with the crash near B","content":"Miami real estate developer George Pino stood trial in a case stemming from a 2022 boat crash in Biscayne Bay that killed one of his daughter's teen friends and left another passenger with life-altering injuries. Pino faced manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in connection with the crash near Boca Chita Key. CBS News Miami streamed the full trial live.Jury finds Pino \"not guilty\" of manslaughter or vessel homicideOn Monday, June 22, a jury has found Miami real estate developer George Pino \"not guilty\" of manslaughter and vessel homicide charges stemming from a September 2022 boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay that resulted in the death of one teenager and left another permanently disabled.The not guilty verdict follows days of emotional and sometimes tense testimony in one of Miami-Dade's most closely watched criminal cases in recent years.Day 8: Defense rests its case with final testimony from the defense and rebuttal from the stateA defense expert testified Wednesday, June 17, that George Pino suffered a traumatic brain injury in the 2022 Biscayne Bay boat crash and may have experienced amnesia afterward, as the defense neared the end of its case on Day 8 of the trial.Neurologist Dr. Diana Barratt, who was retained by Pino's defense team last October as a consultant and expert witness, told jurors she was asked to determine whether Pino suffered a traumatic brain injury or concussion that could have caused memory loss following the crash. Barratt testified that she reviewed Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission videos with Pino and concluded that he displayed signs consistent with amnesia.According to Barratt's testimony, Pino was unable to recall details shown in the videos, including information related to victim Lucy Fernandez, who was killed in the crash. When asked by defense attorneys whether she would diagnose Pino based on the information she reviewed, Barratt said she would.Pino's attorneys have previously argued that he suffered amnesia as a result of injuries sustained in the crash, and have sought to limit the use of statements he made during interviews with FWC investigators.Following the defense's decision to rest its case late Wednesday afternoon, prosecutors immediately called rebuttal witnesses, including the fathers of Lucy Fernandez and Katy Puig.Rudy Puig, father of Katy Puig, testified regarding his daughter's condition following the crash. Her father told the court that she is now confined to a wheelchair and requires around-the-clock medical care.Andres Fernandez, Lucy Fernandez's father, also returned to the stand. He testified that while the two families had been close for years, their relationship had grown more distant over time, even though the girls remained friends despite attending different schools.Before resting the defense's case, the judge asked Pino if he intended to testify in his own defense. Pino declined.Day 7: Defense presents its case with emotional testimony from Pino's wife and survivors of the crash After the prosecution rested the day before, the defense laid its case with emotional testimony from Pino's wife and two of Lucy Fernandez's friends who were on the boat during the collision. Two of Fernandez's friends, Claudia Porto Carrero and Natalia Reid, took the stand to recount the moments leading up to and immediately following the impact. Both testified that while the teenagers were celebrating, dancing, and singing, they did not see Pino consuming alcohol that day.Porto Carrero, a relative of Pino, described the chaotic aftermath of the collision to the courtroom, stating that when she opened her eyes, she saw Pino covered in blood.\"The first thing I saw after I opened my eyes was George. And I thought he was dead,\" Porto Carrero said. \"I saw a lot of blood gushing.\"Cecilia Pino, the defendant's wife and the only other adult aboard the boat, provided emotional testimony about her attempts to save the teenagers despite sustaining a gash to her own forehead.\"I wasn't thinking of Mr. Pino,\" she said when asked about the immediate aftermath. \"I was just thinking of the girls.\"During an aggressive cross-examination, prosecutors pressed Cecilia Pino on inconsistencies in her previous statements and accused her of trying to shield her husband from liability during the investigation. The defense also called a maritime navigation expert to the stand Wednesday. The expert testified that tidal conditions on the day of the 2022 crash differed significantly from the conditions present during the state's subsequent re-enactment of the incident.Day 6: Boating expert uses scale models, details force of fatal boat crashThe second week of testimony in the trial of Miami real estate developer George Pino began Monday, June 15, with arguments over the scope of expert testimony before jurors entered the courtroom. Pino's defense team objected to a boating expert discussing navigation rules, arguing jurors could incorrectly equate violations of those rules with the criminal negligence prosecutors must prove to secure a conviction.The judge acknowledged the concern but allowed the testimony, while cautioning jurors about the distinction. Jurors then heard from Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Lt. Paul Albert, a marine crash investigation instructor who examined Pino's boat after the Sept. 4, 2022 crash near Boca Chita Key.Albert used scale models of the vessel and the channel marker it struck to explain how the collision unfolded. Albert testified that the force of the impact caused the boat to twist and tear a large hole into its starboard side. Using diagrams and models, he showed jurors where passengers were seated and explained why Fernandez and Puig sustained the most severe injuries. Albert said those seated closest to the point of impact would have absorbed the greatest force during the collision. The lieutenant also told jurors he was asked by Florida Fish and Wildlife investigators to download GPS data from the vessel as part of the crash investigation.Day 5: First week of trial wrapped up with tense moments between Pino and the prosecutor The first week of the trial ended Friday, June 12, with sharp words between the lead prosecutor on the case and George Pino himself. Moments after jurors were dismissed for the weekend, lead prosecutor Laura Adams confronted Pino in the courtroom. Adams accused the defendant of muttering, \"it happens, it happens,\" warning that his comments could be overheard by the jury. Pino denied the accusation.The exchange capped a heavy day of testimony focused on how state investigators reconstructed the final moments before Pino's 29-foot vessel slammed into a channel marker.Lieutenant Thompson, a lead investigator with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), testified that authorities utilized speed metrics, GPS trackpoints, and a passenger seating chart to recreate the crash sequence. According to prosecutors, the digital simulation allowed investigators to replicate the exact vantage point of Fernandez, who had been filming from the boat prior to the impact.Jurors were also shown footage from Thompson's body-worn camera, a piece of evidence the defense had fought to block prior to trial.In the video recorded at the Elliot Key Marina shortly after the collision, Pino can be seen telling the investigator that his attention was split immediately before the accident.\"I turn back to look and there's two girls sitting in the backseat of the boat,\" Pino said in the footage. \"I was looking at the girls to make sure they were okay in the back. I hit the wave. I tried to sway. And the... left side of the boat hit the pylon.\"The defense maintains the crash was a tragic accident caused by a rogue wake rather than criminal recklessness.Day 4: Jurors see damaged boat; FWC official describes investigationJurors began the morning of the fourth day of the trial outside of the actual courtroom. They took a trip to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) yard in North Miami to inspect the heavily damaged 29-foot Robalo boat firsthand, observing a massive fracture in the middle of the vessel. Back in the Miami-Dade courtroom, Manuel Pomares, an FWC lieutenant, took the stand, testifying on the actual investigation of the crash. He also showed a piece of the boat to the jury, testifying what kind of damage it sustained after it hit the channel marker. Pomares said that because the boat capsized and sat upside down in six feet of water off of Boca Chita Key, most of the investigation had to be conducted underwater alongside Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office divers. Investigators recovered multiple items from the ocean floor, including eight cellphones, sunglasses, Yeti-style tumblers, and several alcohol cans. All of those items were presented to the jury as evidence. Pomares also brought in one of the only pieces of the channel marker that they were able to retrieve that day on the scene, as the rest floated away in the water. Day 3: Officer describes crash response; bodycam footage shownA Miami-Dade marine patrol officer who was among the first responders to the 2022 Labor Day weekend boat crash testified Wednesday that his primary focus was providing emergency aid to injured teenage passengers as jurors continued hearing evidence in the trial of Miami developer George Pino.The jury watched body camera footage from the retired officer, showing the chaotic aftermath of the Sept. 4, 2022 crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay. The video captured several teenage girls who had been aboard Pino's boat during a weekend celebration for his daughter's 18th birthday, as well as two Good Samaritans who stopped to help after the collision. On one vessel, the girls could be seen awaiting assistance, while Pino appeared on a second boat wearing swim shorts.The officer testified that when he arrived at the scene, two of the girls were lying on the back of one of the Good Samaritan boats. He told jurors his immediate priority was making sure the injured teens received medical attention while additional rescue crews were en route.The officer also testified that first responders performed life-saving measures on Lucy Fernandez for what felt like 30 minutes. Fernandez's family grew visibly emotional in the courtroom as the video of the rescue attempt was played.In the courtroom, Fernandez's father squeezed her mother's arm as they watched the footage. At one point, Fernandez's mother and younger brother left the courtroom distraught.Day 2: Emotional testimony from victim's father, boat crash survivorsJurors in the second day of Miami developer George Pino's trial heard emotional testimony from the father of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez, who was killed in a 2022 boat crash near Boca Chita Key. Andres Fernandez described the final moments he spent with his daughter on Sept. 4, 2022, before she boarded Pino's boat for an 18th birthday celebration. He also recounted the frantic search for Lucy after the crash and the heartbreaking moment he and his wife identified her at the hospital.Prosecutors also called two of Pino's daughter's friends, Camila Alvarez and Carolina Monterrey, who were aboard the boat when it struck a channel marker while returning from a day on the water. The women testified that passengers were drinking alcohol throughout the day and described a \"one-for-one\" drinking system among the teens. Alvarez testified she consumed about 10 drinks and said everyone on the boat had been drinking before the collision.The survivors detailed the chaotic moments after the crash, describing how passengers were thrown into the water when the boat capsized. They testified that Lucy Fernandez, Katy Puig and Mia Rodriguez were seated together on one side of the vessel and suffered the most serious injuries. Despite acknowledging alcohol consumption and that no one was wearing life jackets, both witnesses said they did not believe Pino appeared unable to operate the boat before the crash.Day 1: Prosecution challenges George Pino's accountProsecutors spent much of their opening statement on June 8 focused upon the moments leading up to the 2022 boat crash that killed a teenage girl, arguing that George Pino's initial account to investigators did not match the evidence collected during the investigation.According to prosecutors, Pino told Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel that another vessel created a large wake, causing him to turn and check on the girls aboard before colliding with a channel marker. The state disputed that version of events and pointed to evidence recovered from the boat, including dozens of alcohol bottles, as it laid out its case to jurors.The proceedings were interrupted several times as Pino became visibly emotional during opening statements. The court was briefly recessed, and the judge ordered a medical evaluation after Pino appeared distressed and began breathing heavily. Paramedics later evaluated him inside the courtroom.Full opening statements were suspended and are expected to continue on Tuesday.George Pino trial: Jury selection and opening statementsAfter a week of jury selection and hundreds of potential jurors that were summoned, six jurors were selected for Pino's trial, which began Monday afternoon.George Pino Miami-Dade Corrections Opening statements were originally scheduled to begin on Monday morning, but the judge pushed that back to Monday afternoon.On the last day of jury selection on June 5, defense attorneys had asked the judge to bring in a last-minute witness, a toxicologist. That's when the state asked the judge to delay the start of the trial by one week.The judge then expressed her frustration by requests from attorneys on both sides.\"Let me tell you all,\" the judge said. \"We are not delaying this trial.\"Jury selection began on June 1 and ended on June 5, with both the defense and prosecution selecting a jury consisting of five men and one woman, as well as four alternates.George Pino and the day of the fatal crashOn Sept. 4, 2022, George and Cecilia Pino hosted a birthday celebration for their daughter aboard their boat. The group included several teenage girls who were lifelong friends and classmates at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, including Lucy Fernandez.According to investigators, George Pino was operating the family's 29-foot boat as it returned to the dock when it struck a channel marker near Boca Chita Key. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said Pino told investigators that another vessel had passed by and created a large wake. He allegedly said he turned to check on the girls after the wake and, in doing so, collided with the marker.Lucy Fernandez Our Lady of Lourdes Academy The impact threw everyone on board into the water and ripped a large hole in the side of the vessel. Eleven of the 14 passengers were injured, and six were transported to a hospital. Seventeen-year-old Lucy Fernandez later died from her injuries. Another passenger, Katy Puig, now 21, suffered a traumatic brain injury and was left with a lifetime of disabilities.Pino was not given a sobriety test after the crash. According to the Miami Herald, he told investigators he had consumed \"two beers\" and did not appear impaired at the scene. The newspaper also reported that when the boat was recovered the following day, investigators found 61 empty alcohol bottles on board, including an empty champagne bottle.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/george-pino-fatal-boat-crash-trial-2022-latest-court-updates-video/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami  Team","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:37:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F08%2F30165b52-40f3-4266-885b-f16842c830cc%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F4d6445f3dad8467392eeb382e3892425%2Fcbsmiami-georgia-pino-trial-main-12.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-the-george-pino-trial-unfolded-from-the-fatal-boat-crash-to-a-not-guilty-verdict"},{"id":"adc367","archiveId":"j23izp","title":"French Riviera-inspired hotspot takes over South Beach","excerpt":"You don’t need a passport to visit the French Riviera. A new hotspot on South Beach is serving up some of its coastal cuisine and swimwear. Don’t believe us? Take a look! Miami, get ready to start speaking French… Moulin Rouge: “Voulez-vous Coucher Avec Moi, Ce Soir?” Close, but the phrase we were l","content":"You don’t need a passport to visit the French Riviera. A new hotspot on South Beach is serving up some of its coastal cuisine and swimwear. Don’t believe us? Take a look! Miami, get ready to start speaking French… Moulin Rouge: “Voulez-vous Coucher Avec Moi, Ce Soir?” Close, but the phrase we were looking for is Vilebrequin La Plage, or VLP for short. What started out as a swimwear store in Saint-Tropez has blossomed into a restaurant, retail & poolside concept, fit for Miami Beach. Chef Gregory Gourreau: “This is one of, maybe the most beautiful rooftop view of South Beach.” The food is as memorable as the view, especially if you opt for the delicious grilled octopus. Chef Gregory Gourreau: “We start with some couscous, tomato, and red pepper. We sear it slowly in a sauté pan and add some lime juice and pine nuts and olives, and I cook the octopus separately.” The octopus is slowly grilled over a wood fire before being placed atop tomatoes and peppers. Then, Voilà, dinner is served. Guest: “The octopus was something that was typically out of my element, but I enjoyed it a lot.” Other menu standouts include the Barta Salad and Linguini Vertes, but for those who enjoy a French lesson in a glass, hit the bar! Nemanja: “Our cocktail menu is based on fresh ingredients. A lot of herbs from the south of France.” The mango margarita will make you feel like you’re in the south of France. Nemanja: “You know it’s mango season in Miami. We’re using tequila, mango puree, fresh habanero tincture, and dijon mustard.” I’m sorry, did you say mustard? Nemanja: “It’s French mustard. And it gives it a little bit of a kick to the drink, a little bit of saltiness, so it really elevates the drink.” After your meal, take a dip in the pool. Complete a little retail therapy in the swimwear shop. Whatever you do, don’t miss the sunset. Chef Gregory Gourreau: “The sunset makes it one of the best places to be right now in the summertime. The sunset is amazing in South Beach!”","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/french-riviera-south-beach-hotspot/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:10:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062326-Vilebrequin-la-Plage.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"french-riviera-inspired-hotspot-takes-over-south-beach"},{"id":"5l2b37","archiveId":"jbun1y","title":"Search underway for missing 23-year-old man from SW Miami-Dade","excerpt":"The search is underway for a missing man from Southwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said Lehendrick McNair was last seen in the 10500 block of Southwest 149th Terrace on June 13. The 23-year-old stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair","content":"The search is underway for a missing man from Southwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said Lehendrick McNair was last seen in the 10500 block of Southwest 149th Terrace on June 13. The 23-year-old stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair and was last seen wearing a black hoodie with gray jeans. Anyone with information on the above subject and/or case should contact Deputy K. Fernandez-Roblin, at 305-715-3300 (Office), 305-715-3249 (Desk), email u307338@mdso.com or Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/search-underway-for-missing-23-year-old-man-from-sw-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:21:18.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062326-23yo-Lehendrick-McNair.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"search-underway-for-missing-23-year-old-man-from-sw-miami-dade"},{"id":"21h8y0","archiveId":"v0bwtg","title":"3 fires in West Miami-Dade begin fizzling out as crews work to contain them; 22K acres burned","excerpt":"Three brush fires burning in West Miami-Dade are beginning to fizzle out. The fires have burned over 22,000 acres overall as they’ve raged on for over a week. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Forest Service said one fire is 97% contained while another is 85% contained. The third fire is 15% cont","content":"Three brush fires burning in West Miami-Dade are beginning to fizzle out. The fires have burned over 22,000 acres overall as they’ve raged on for over a week. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Forest Service said one fire is 97% contained while another is 85% contained. The third fire is 15% contained but it is not a threat to any structures, according to officials. The conditions are still generating a considerable amount of smoke, causing officials to extend an air quality alert for Miami-Dade until Wednesday at 3 p.m.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/3-fires-in-west-miami-dade-begin-fizzling-out-as-crews-work-to-contain-them-22k-acres-burned/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:58:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062326-Brushfire-in-West-Miami-Dade.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"3-fires-in-west-miami-dade-begin-fizzling-out-as-crews-work-to-contain-them-22k-acres-burned"},{"id":"90sdlx","archiveId":"sw29cl","title":"Don Shula Expressway fully reopen after fatal crash Tuesday morning","excerpt":"The southbound lanes of the Don Schula Expressway have fully reopened after an early morning crash left one person dead in southwest Miami-Dade.","content":"The southbound lanes of the Don Schula Expressway have fully reopened after an early morning crash left one person dead in southwest Miami-Dade.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/don-shula-expressway-fully-reopen-after-fatal-crash-tuesday-morning/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:13:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2F6a78036c-09fe-4b16-a811-44f52c96157a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F46a4619af68a57112873daa332e15d6b%2F7787d47b89b51187bdc2aec75aea6f53.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"don-shula-expressway-fully-reopen-after-fatal-crash-tuesday-morning"},{"id":"6pdu2x","archiveId":"r1lco4","title":"Florida man arrested after holding teen girl hostage, hiding her in a dryer, deputies say","excerpt":"A Florida man has been arrested after a teenage girl told deputies that he held her hostage and then hid her in a dryer when she wanted to leave his home, according to investigators.The terrifying ordeal took place on Sunday when the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said they received a 911 call from ","content":"A Florida man has been arrested after a teenage girl told deputies that he held her hostage and then hid her in a dryer when she wanted to leave his home, according to investigators.The terrifying ordeal took place on Sunday when the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said they received a 911 call from the out-of-county teen who told them that she was being held hostage inside a Florida Keys home.Christopher Michael Veit Monroe County Sheriff's Office Deputies rushed to the Key Largo home around 11:45 a.m. Sunday and found her inside a dryer.According to Monroe County deputies, Christopher Michael Veit, 53, allegedly restrained her, put her in the dryer and then took her cell phone when she said she wanted to leave.According to the sheriff's office, Major Crimes Detectives responded to the scene to collect evidence, which included several sheets of counterfeit currency. The U.S. Secret Service was then notified.According to detectives, there had been ongoing sexual activity between the victim and Veit.Veit was arrested and has since been charged with kidnapping/false imprisonment, interference with child custody and unlawful sexual activity with a minor.The teen was taken to Mariners Hospital in Tavernier and then transferred to the custody of a family member.The Florida Department of Children and Families was also notified.According to the Monroe County Sheriffs Office, the investigation remains active and ongoing. Deputies also said that more charges may be pending depending on the outcome of that investigation.No other information was released.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-man-hostage-dryer-key-largo-christopher-michael-veit/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:01:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2F12636bfe-2c11-43fe-bbdd-e3924095fca9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F514660c0f6d080267a688a50d9958a58%2Fchristopher-michael-veit-mugshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-man-arrested-after-holding-teen-girl-hostage-hiding-her-in-a-dryer-deputies-say"},{"id":"klrqm2","archiveId":"5yo777","title":"US and Iran in dispute over whether Tehran has agreed to nuclear inspections","excerpt":"ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.S. and Iran were in dispute Tuesday over whether Tehran had agreed to allow U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites. As officials negotiated over how to permanently end the war in Iran, a separate plan emerged to break the shipping bottleneck through the Strait of Hormuz. The di","content":"ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.S. and Iran were in dispute Tuesday over whether Tehran had agreed to allow U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites. As officials negotiated over how to permanently end the war in Iran, a separate plan emerged to break the shipping bottleneck through the Strait of Hormuz. The disagreement over nuclear inspections came as Iran’s president met with Pakistani mediators and technical teams from the U.S. and Iran continued talks in Switzerland. A United Nations agency said Tuesday that a plan was underway to move stranded ships and their thousands of crew members through the strait — a vital passage for global energy supplies that Iran had blocked after the U.S. and Israel launched the war on Feb. 28. Earlier in the day, a spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baghaei, told reporters in Tehran that U.N. inspectors were not scheduled to examine nuclear sites bombed by the U.S. last year, rejecting comments made a day before by U.S. Vice President JD Vance. President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that if Iran had not agreed to inspections, he would cut off talks with Tehran immediately. But he added there was no rush for those inspections to begin. The International Atomic Energy Agency has not responded to requests for comment over its possible role. It has been in and out of Iran since Israel’s 12-day war in 2025, but has not been granted access to bombed enrichment sites targeted by the U.S. Iran’s maintains that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, though it has highly enriched uranium that could be used to build atomic bombs, should it choose to do so, the IAEA has said. Plan to evacuate stranded seafarers through Strait of Hormuz The plan to evacuate 11,000 crew members stranded on ships is being done in cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the United States and the maritime industry, according to the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez. “We have secured the necessary safety guarantees and have thoroughly verified the conditions for safe navigation to support these operations,” he said in a statement. The organization said moving the ships will be done gradually to avoid any risk of collision. A shipping insurance executive cheered the development. “That can only be good news for all concerned,” said Marcus Baker, global head of marine, cargo and logistics for Marsh in London. But the uneasy ceasefire already has been tested by Iran saying it closed the strait again over fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah in Lebanon. Violence again broke out in Lebanon Tuesday. The U.S. has said that negotiators have discussed “mechanisms” to ensure that the strait remains open. Ship traffic is increasing but questions remain about who controls the passageway. Data and analytics company Kpler confirmed 39 ships crossed through the strait Monday, after about 92 crossings between Friday and Sunday. Prior to the war, roughly 100 ships a day made the journey. Two U.S. aircraft carriers were continuing to operate in the Middle East, the U.S. military’s Central Command said. Iran’s president makes his first visit to Islamabad since the war started Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday discussed a range of issues, including regional peace and economic cooperation, according to a statement from the presidency in Islamabad. It was the Iranian president’s first visit since the U.S. and Israel launched war on Iran. He said during a news conference after their meeting that there was no mention of Iran’s missile program in the memorandum of understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran. “If it was not for Iran’s missile capabilities, our country would have been plundered and destroyed,” Pezeshkian said, vowing to “never compromise or negotiate our missile capabilities.” Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif afterward pledged that his country would continue to play a role in ensuring peace in the region. Sharif also said he will attend the Tehran funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the war’s opening airstrikes. Iran says negotiations focused on sanctions relief, nuclear issues and more At the start of a 60-day window to reach a permanent deal to end the war, Iran and the U.S. agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” to address the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Iran said the talks in Switzerland led to the creation of negotiation groups focused on sanctions relief, nuclear issues, reconstruction, and monitoring, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. The report quoted Kazem Gharibabadi, a deputy foreign minister leading the talks there, as saying the countries also formed a way to discuss ships moving through Hormuz. In southern Lebanon Tuesday, Israeli soldiers opened fire and killed two people. That followed two days of calm after a ceasefire brokered Saturday. Any renewal of heavy fighting could threaten the broader diplomatic talks, since Iran has demanded that a full truce in Lebanon be part of any comprehensive deal. Israel occupies part of Lebanon and insists it must be able to attack militants launching attacks into northern Israel. The Israeli military said troops fired at four Hezbollah members who were riding a bulldozer and a motorcycle and had entered a security zone and failed to stop despite warning shots. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported that the two men were killed next to a bulldozer clearing a road. No Israeli airstrikes or shelling have been reported since Sunday and Hezbollah has not claimed any attacks in what has been the longest halt in the fighting since the latest Israel-Hezbollah war erupted in March. Discrepancy on Iran’s use of unfrozen funds Following the talks in Switzerland, Vance, who helped lead the negotiations, said if Iranian financial assets were unfrozen, they would be used to buy American-grown corn, wheat and soy. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday that Tehran’s decisions on what to import would be based on “prices and quality.” Netanyahu raises new questions over fragile Lebanon ceasefire Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that his military still has “full freedom of action” in Lebanon to thwart any threats. Neither Israel nor Hezbollah is a signatory to the U.S.-Iran deal. Netanyahu has vowed to keep his forces in southern Lebanon until threats to Israel are eliminated. Hezbollah has refused to halt attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing. When asked about Netanyahu’s comments, Trump said “we’re going to take a look at it,” adding that the situation would “get solved.” The main highway leading south from Beirut was jammed Tuesday with people displaced from southern Lebanon returning to their homes. Among them was Hawraa Nour El-Din, from the village of Khirbet Selm. “We don’t want the negotiations done by the government,” she said. “We want Iran to negotiate on our behalf, and we are returning victorious, whether everyone likes it or not.” In Washington, the State Department said a new round of Israel-Lebanon talks began on Tuesday with both political and security issues on the agenda.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/us-and-iran-in-dispute-over-whether-tehran-has-agreed-to-nuclear-inspections/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:44:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F060126-US-IRAN-WAR.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"us-and-iran-in-dispute-over-whether-tehran-has-agreed-to-nuclear-inspections"},{"id":"5zf4iw","archiveId":"pkmj8c","title":"Surfside families frustrated as new Champlain Towers collapse findings offer few answers before 5-year memorial","excerpt":"Families of victims in the Champlain Towers South collapse are expressing frustration after federal investigators released new findings that, they say, offer few definitive answers just days before the fifth commemoration of the disaster.The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) said","content":"Families of victims in the Champlain Towers South collapse are expressing frustration after federal investigators released new findings that, they say, offer few definitive answers just days before the fifth commemoration of the disaster.The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) said Monday that weeks of structural deterioration and column failures likely led to the collapse that killed 98 people on June 24, 2021. The agency's conclusions are based on two dozen simulations conducted over five years, though a final report is still pending.NIST investigators said long-term corrosion contributed to the failure of multiple slab-to-column connections, with reduced safety margins tied, in part, to deviations from the building's original design.For some families, the update did little to bring closure.Martin Langesfeld, whose sister, Nicky Langesfeld, died in the collapse, said the findings were disappointing.\"They came back with pretty much nothing,\" Langesfeld said. \"With most likely conclusions.\"He also criticized the timing of the release, which came just two days before families will gather to mark five years since the tragedy.\"It's very insulting that they do this two days before the collapse commemoration, five years later,\" he said. \"It would be different if they came back with some accountability.\"Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, in an interview with CBS News Miami, reflected emotionally on the aftermath of the collapse and efforts to support victims' families.\"We spared no bit of attention or energy to make sure that people felt supported,\" Levine Cava said.Still, families like the Langesfelds say accountability remains elusive.\"I don't think we will ever have a conclusive answer with the way things have been run,\" Langesfeld said. \"Unless the state of Florida steps up and says now we are going to find those accountable, as they should.\"Family members of the victims are expected to gather Wednesday morning at the Surfside site for a remembrance ceremony marking five years since the collapse. The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/surfside-families-frustrated-by-new-champlain-towers-findings/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Abby  Dodge","publishDate":"2026-06-23T13:08:39.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2023%2F06%2F25%2F218d4c7a-7fbb-49df-9eda-902f0db629d8%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F26590ac0fa23d9695958b289d49a2053%2Fcbsn-fusion-victims-remembered-2-years-after-surfside-building-collapse-thumbnail-2077137-640x360.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"surfside-families-frustrated-as-new-champlain-towers-collapse-findings-offer-few-answers-before-5-ye"},{"id":"ko7s87","archiveId":"1pa2wv","title":"South Florida to see another day of dangerous heat, lingering wildfire smoke leading to health concerns","excerpt":"A hazy, hot and humid day is ahead across South Florida.An air quality alert remains in effect for Miami-Dade County until at least 3 p.m. Tuesday due to smoke from the wildfires lowering air quality for much of Miami-Dade County.This graphic shows the air quality alerts in South Florida on Tuesday,","content":"A hazy, hot and humid day is ahead across South Florida.An air quality alert remains in effect for Miami-Dade County until at least 3 p.m. Tuesday due to smoke from the wildfires lowering air quality for much of Miami-Dade County.This graphic shows the air quality alerts in South Florida on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. CBS News Miami Residents with respiratory conditions should limit time outside on Tuesday.The smoke is also leading to reduced visibility across portions of Miami-Dade County.This graphic shows the air quality in South Florida on the morning of June 23, 2026. CBS News Miami The Well Fire and the Quarry 2 Fire are almost fully contained.But the Corrections Fire near the Everglades Correctional Institution is only 15% contained and has burned 330 acres. This graphic shows the active wildfires in Miami-Dade on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. CBS News Miami On Tuesday morning the winds were calm or light out of the north, and that was keeping the smoke around some of the western Miami-Dade neighborhoods.A heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. for Miami-Dade and Broward counties as hazardous heat continues. This graphic shows the heat advisories in effect in South Florida on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. CBS News Miami High temperatures will climb into the low 90s, and the feels-like temperatures could get as high as 110 degrees when you factor in the humidity.Some rain will roll in around midday and this afternoon to bring some relief from the heat.This graphic shows the feels-like temperatures in South Florida on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. CBS News Miami On Wednesday the chance of rain will increase a bit with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected.High temperatures will remain in the low 90s, and the heat indices will remain in the triple-digits.This graphic shows the feels-like temperatures in South Florida on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. CBS News Miami The Saharan dust moves in later this week to lower our rain chances on Thursday and Friday. A few showers and isolated thunderstorms will be possible later in the week.The sizzling heat will stick around through the weekend with high temperatures in the low 90s.This graphic shows the heat risk in South Florida on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. CBS News Miami","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-weather-forecast-miami-fort-lauderdale-miami-dade-broward-june-23-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Lissette  Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:13:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Fd5e5d926-27cf-4def-9bab-34340e2ab7a0%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F0964a3cba20502b8433c4b6d6e0d5fda%2Ffeels-like-temps-today.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-to-see-another-day-of-dangerous-heat-lingering-wildfire-smoke-leading-to-health-concer"},{"id":"g9bh41","archiveId":"1rhihz","title":"Bal Harbour’s most-expensive home leads top contracts in Miami-Dade","excerpt":"A $45 million Bal Harbour mansion and a $32 million estate in Bay Point led signed contracts in Miami-Dade last week. The deals are two of 25 luxury home contracts signed between June 15 and June 21, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team, which tracks listings in Miam","content":"A $45 million Bal Harbour mansion and a $32 million estate in Bay Point led signed contracts in Miami-Dade last week. The deals are two of 25 luxury home contracts signed between June 15 and June 21, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team, which tracks listings in Miami-Dade above $4 million. Twenty single-family homes and five condos entered contracts last week, totaling $266.9 million in asking dollar volume, up $130 million from the previous week. The properties spent an average of 119 days on the market. The single-family homes that entered contracts last week have an […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/22/bal-harbours-priciest-home-leads-miami-dade-contracts/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Grace McClung","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:30:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMichael-Klinger-45M-Bal-Harbour-sale-leads-top-contracts-signed-in-Miami-Dade-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bal-harbours-most-expensive-home-leads-top-contracts-in-miami-dade"},{"id":"2gtg0e","archiveId":"ah5iae","title":"South Florida to see toasty Tuesday as heat advisories, air quality alerts remain in effect","excerpt":"It’s going to be another scorcher across South Florida on Tuesday due to soaring temperatures, and air quality alerts remain in effect in Miami-Dade until at least Tuesday afternoon due to lingering wildfire smoke.","content":"It’s going to be another scorcher across South Florida on Tuesday due to soaring temperatures, and air quality alerts remain in effect in Miami-Dade until at least Tuesday afternoon due to lingering wildfire smoke.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-to-see-toasty-tuesday-as-heat-advisories-air-quality-alerts-remain-in-effect/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:25:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2F10103a1f-844a-4b98-a8c4-8272344471f9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F9ab40599888e566bd4cdfaf9b1ee89a1%2Fff65ffe183bdad564f0e49d7bf570830.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-to-see-toasty-tuesday-as-heat-advisories-air-quality-alerts-remain-in-effect"},{"id":"z2pdqn","archiveId":"77drfb","title":"Fiery, fatal crash shuts down southbound lanes of Don Shula Expressway in southwest Miami-Dade","excerpt":"An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a fiery crash with a truck on the Don Shula Expressway in southwest Miami-Dade early Tuesday morning, according to officials.The Florida Highway Patrol said that a white Mercedes coupe was headed south on SR 847 (Don Shula Expressway), near Sout","content":"An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a fiery crash with a truck on the Don Shula Expressway in southwest Miami-Dade early Tuesday morning, according to officials.The Florida Highway Patrol said that a white Mercedes coupe was headed south on SR 847 (Don Shula Expressway), near Southwest 104th Street when it crashed into the back of a truck.A large fire broke out after the crash, and investigators said that the driver of the Mercedes, who was only identified as an adult Hispanic male, died at the scene.The fiery crash forced officials to shut down the southbound lanes of the roadway, and drivers were being asked to seek an alternate route.Heavy delays were reported behind the crash, and delays also started to build in the northbound lanes near the scene.The southbound lanes have since reopened.No other information was released.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/don-shula-expressway-closed-fatal-crash-june-23-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:09:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Fa693fd84-d8e4-490c-a3de-c2faa8bceb05%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3e7dcd344818a1902d4cd122d8e35d84%2Fcbsmiami-fatal-crash-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fiery-fatal-crash-shuts-down-southbound-lanes-of-don-shula-expressway-in-southwest-miami-dade"},{"id":"1ojbp6","archiveId":"6lr2vw","title":"South Florida woman turns ALS diagnosis into mission to raise awareness, inspire others in fight against disease","excerpt":"Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, this year's Walk to Defeat ALS Champion, Lourdes Machado, was shining with hope.Diagnosed with ALS in May 2025, she's turned her journey into a mission to raise awareness and inspire others in the fight against the disease.\"Obviously there's no cure, an","content":"Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, this year's Walk to Defeat ALS Champion, Lourdes Machado, was shining with hope.Diagnosed with ALS in May 2025, she's turned her journey into a mission to raise awareness and inspire others in the fight against the disease.\"Obviously there's no cure, and that's why we're walking,\" Machado said. \"We're walking so no one else has to go through this again, and so I can spend more time with my daughter and be there for her.\"By her side through every challenge has been her mother, Marianela Perez, serving as both caregiver and unwavering source of strength. When she first learned of her daughter's diagnosis, Perez said there was only one thing she wanted her daughter to know.\"I wanted to say I love you a lot and I'm going to be here for you and here to support you,\" Perez said. \"And I've done it for the last year, and I will continue to do it. I'm very proud of her. Very proud.\"The ALS Association is helping families like Machado's while also investing in groundbreaking research through its partnership with the University of Miami.ALS researchers work to find new treatments, new possibilitiesFrom clinical trials to genetic therapies, researchers are working to unlock new treatments and new possibilities.Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Miami, Dr. Nathan Carberry, said scientists are seeing encouraging progress in genetic treatments, including improvements in patients' strength that were once thought impossible.\"I liken it to the moon landing, where we're really seeing finally, a true impact on a neurodegenerative disease which is really powerful,\" Carberry said.For families facing ALS, breakthroughs like these are delivering something that once felt out of reach &ndash; hope.All the money raised through the Walk to Defeat ALS stays right here in Florida, helping families access resources, support and care.The organization welcomes support year-round. Check out the ALS Association website to learn more about how you can get involved.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/walk-to-defeat-als-lourdes-machado-miami-proud-june-23-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Najahe  Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:02:42.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Fb0e21bfb-441a-442e-9fc2-c29a84bf5d93%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ff86b5ba250b9f46dcd7961ac984ae03b%2Fcbsmiami-als-journey-miami-proud-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-woman-turns-als-diagnosis-into-mission-to-raise-awareness-inspire-others-in-fight-agai"},{"id":"zf6ezf","archiveId":"karocv","title":"Miami Heat fans mixed about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s blockbuster trade, eager for merchandise","excerpt":"Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly headed to the 305, and fans have wasted no time in weighing in on the blockbuster trade. “Giannis is coming to the Heat! I know we’ve had a little bit of a rough patch, but wow, that’s going to be great for the city of Miami, how exciting,” said Robin Juchas. With","content":"Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly headed to the 305, and fans have wasted no time in weighing in on the blockbuster trade. “Giannis is coming to the Heat! I know we’ve had a little bit of a rough patch, but wow, that’s going to be great for the city of Miami, how exciting,” said Robin Juchas. With the talents of the 10-time All-Star coming to the Magic City, some fans told 7News on Tuesday that they’re excited at the prospect of another championship. “Giannis is coming to the Heat! I know we’ve had a little bit of a rough patch, but wow, that’s going to be great for the city of Miami, how exciting,” said fan Robin Juchas. The Heat will receive Giannis and Bobby Portis from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware and Kasparas Jakučionis. Losing Herro is not sitting well with some fans. “I don’t know how I feel about or how Miami is going to feel about Tyler Hero getting traded,” said Jen Ackerman. “Giannis is a good welcome, but we’re going to feel Herro’s loss.” On the heels of the reported trade, many excited fans have already tried to get their hands on some Miami Heat Giannis merch at the Kaseya Center on Tuesday. They flocked to the official Miami Heat Store in hopes to snagging Giannis merch from as soon as doors opened. They’re going to have to hold their excitement and money for just a bit longer. According to Kaseya Center representatives, no official Heat merchandise can be printed with Giannis’ name on it until July 6, when the trade becomes official. And despite some mixed reviews, the majority of fans are excited for the start of a new era for the Heat.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-heat/miami-heat-fans-mixed-about-giannis-antetokounmpos-blockbuster-trade-eager-for-merchandise/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:11:40.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062326-Miami-Heat-fans-eager-for-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-merchandise-following-blockbuster-trade.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-heat-fans-mixed-about-giannis-antetokounmpos-blockbuster-trade-eager-for-merchandise"},{"id":"tszhhl","archiveId":"1933kf","title":"Driver accused of fleeing crash that left scooter rider critically injured in Miami","excerpt":"A Miami man was arrested Monday after police said he fled the scene of a crash that left a person riding an electric scooter critically injured near Allapattah. Stephen Erik Campos, 45, was charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury, according to the City of Miami Poli","content":"A Miami man was arrested Monday after police said he fled the scene of a crash that left a person riding an electric scooter critically injured near Allapattah. Stephen Erik Campos, 45, was charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury, according to the City of Miami Police Department. Investigators said Campos was driving a 2018 Lexus RX 350 northbound on Northwest 37th Avenue when he failed to stop at a red light and collided with a pedestrian riding an electric stand-up scooter eastbound on Northwest 36th Street. According to the arrest report, the impact threw the scooter rider into the vehicle’s windshield and driver’s side door before the victim came to rest in the intersection. Police said Campos continued driving away without stopping to render aid. Miami Fire Rescue transported the victim to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, where doctors determined the rider suffered facial fractures and a brain contusion. Authorities described the victim’s condition as critical. Police said Campos later returned to the scene after speaking with his wife. According to investigators, Campos told officers he believed someone had thrown a rock at his windshield and did not realize he had struck a person. He was arrested without incident and transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. A judge found probable cause and set bond at $5,000.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/driver-accused-of-fleeing-crash-that-left-scooter-rider-critically-injured-in-miami/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Allyson Castillo","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:01:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FStephen-Erik-Campos.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"driver-accused-of-fleeing-crash-that-left-scooter-rider-critically-injured-in-miami"},{"id":"ynzv3f","archiveId":"vr0cw2","title":"MDC, Medical Campus Launches BS Dental Hygiene Program || Host Fara Sax, The Community Voice","excerpt":"MDC has a All New Bachelor Program for Dental Hygiene! Fara Sax sits with Program Coordinator of the Bachelor of Science of Dental Hygiene at MDC Medical Campus, Becky Smith, CRDH, MPH, EdD, FADHA Information Session Medical Campus Virtual Info Session : https://eventhub.sharkevents.mdc.edu/… BS Den","content":"MDC has a All New Bachelor Program for Dental Hygiene! Fara Sax sits with Program Coordinator of the Bachelor of Science of Dental Hygiene at MDC Medical Campus, Becky Smith, CRDH, MPH, EdD, FADHA Information Session Medical Campus Virtual Info Session : https://eventhub.sharkevents.mdc.edu/… BS Dental Hygene – June 24th, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. – […] The post MDC, Medical Campus Launches BS Dental Hygiene Program || Host Fara Sax, The Community Voice first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/mdc-medical-campus-launches-bs-dental-hygiene-program-host-fara-sax-the-community-voice/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:03:55.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMDC-Medical-Campus-Launches-BS-Dental-Hygiene-Program-__-Host-Fara-Sax-The-Community-Voice-10-26-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mdc-medical-campus-launches-bs-dental-hygiene-program-host-fara-sax-the-community-voice"},{"id":"rib3ei","archiveId":"u25w0p","title":"The Be Strong Intl. Show: Host Michelle Shirley with Guest Al Maulini, Founder of Private Wealth Management of Coral Gables","excerpt":"The Be Strong Intl. Show: Host Michelle Shirley with Guest Al Maulini, Founder of Private Wealth Management of Coral Gables For more shows, visit: www.cnewstv.com ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a ","content":"The Be Strong Intl. Show: Host Michelle Shirley with Guest Al Maulini, Founder of Private Wealth Management of Coral Gables For more shows, visit: www.cnewstv.com ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community […] The post The Be Strong Intl. Show: Host Michelle Shirley with Guest Al Maulini, Founder of Private Wealth Management of Coral Gables first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/coral-gables-news/the-be-strong-intl-show-host-michelle-shirley-with-guest-al-maulini-founder-of-private-wealth-management-of-coral-gables-2/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:57:18.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FThe-Be-Strong-Intl.-Show_-Guest-Al-Maulini-Founder-of-Private-Wealth-Management-of-Coral-Gables-3-52-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-be-strong-intl-show-host-michelle-shirley-with-guest-al-maulini-founder-of-private-wealth-manage"},{"id":"436w1z","archiveId":"at62eu","title":"Nine fatal seconds: George Pino trial closing arguments","excerpt":"George Pino had nine seconds to see a channel marker ahead of him as he steered his 29-foot Robalo Center Console with 12 passengers across Biscayne Bay on Labor Day Weekend in 2022. It was plenty of time for him to take evasive action, state prosecutors said last week, during Pino’s trial on charge","content":"George Pino had nine seconds to see a channel marker ahead of him as he steered his 29-foot Robalo Center Console with 12 passengers across Biscayne Bay on Labor Day Weekend in 2022. It was plenty of time for him to take evasive action, state prosecutors said last week, during Pino’s trial on charges of second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide. Instead, at nearly 50 miles per hour, Pino’s boat barreled into the stationary concrete object topped by a neon green square. The impact crumpled the right side of the vessel, sending all the occupants into the water, including 17-year-old Luciana […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/22/miami-broker-george-pinos-fatal-boat-crash-trial-nears-end/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Francisco Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:02:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA-George-Pino-trial-enters-closing-arguments-phase-MAIN-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"nine-fatal-seconds-george-pino-trial-closing-arguments"},{"id":"n02smk","archiveId":"3xzf8s","title":"Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Miami Heat in blockbuster deal, reports say","excerpt":"Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat.Their interests are officially aligned &ndash; and the Heat finally have another superstar.Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo &ndash; a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star &ndash; ","content":"Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat.Their interests are officially aligned &ndash; and the Heat finally have another superstar.Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo &ndash; a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star &ndash; from the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in exchange for a massive haul of players and draft picks.The terms, according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had yet to receive the required league approval: Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis are heading to Miami for Wisconsin native Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware and Kasparas Jakucionis.Milwaukee also gets the No. 13 selection that will be made in Tuesday night's NBA draft, along with a first-round pick swap in 2030, first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 and a second-rounder in 2033, the person said.It ends a wild back-and-forth in the final days of the saga, with the Bucks considering offers from both Miami and Boston for Antetokounmpo &mdash; who led Milwaukee to the 2021 NBA title, was on the NBA's 75th anniversary list of its greatest players ever, is a nine-time All-NBA selection and is coming off an injury-shortened season in which he averaged 27.6 points per game.There has been no secret that this is what Miami has sought, because this is what Miami usually seeks. The Heat pulled off similar moves by landing Shaquille O'Neal in 2004 (helping lead to the 2006 NBA title) and by getting LeBron James and Chris Bosh to play alongside Dwyane Wade in 2010 (leading to four NBA Finals runs in four seasons together, along with the 2012 and 2013 NBA titles).Now, it's Antetokounmpo's turn. At 31, the Heat clearly believe he still has many good years left &mdash; and it's generally presumed that by making this deal they'll give the Greek superstar a massive extension later this year.He was a perennial MVP candidate in Milwaukee, getting votes for that award in nine consecutive seasons before 2025-26 when too many missed games left him ineligible.He has averaged 24.1 points and 9.9 rebounds per game in his career, with 10 consecutive seasons of averaging at least 22.9 points &mdash; with three years in there of averaging more than 30 points per game.Only seven active players have more points in their careers than Antetokounmpo, who has totaled 21,531 to this point.Antetokounmpo had been mentioned in trade talks countless times in recent years, with the Bucks always insisting &mdash; with words and actions &mdash; that they had no interest in trading their best player and one of the best players in the history of the franchise.But this time, it seemed different.The Bucks, who fired Doc Rivers as coach after the season, don't have a roster that would be considered a championship contender. By trading Antetokounmpo, they can essentially start over with four players (and the Heat were high on all of them) along with draft capital.\"I just think before the draft is a natural time, right, because if Giannis does play somewhere else we're going to get a lot of assets. ... You've got to get it right,\" Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said in May, when the team introduced new coach Taylor Jenkins &mdash; who was told that Antetokounmpo may or may not be with the franchise when next season starts.Jenkins and the rest of the NBA now has the answer: Antetokounmpo won't be there.Antetokounmpo had spoken highly of Miami many times over the years, even when the Heat and Bucks were going head-to-head in the playoffs. He also shares an agent with Heat star center Bam Adebayo, who was the only player Miami clearly was not willing to part with in order to make this deal happen.\"They're going to play tough and they're not going to stop playing,\" Antetokounmpo said after Milwaukee played Miami on March 12. \"That's the Miami Heat culture.\"Little did anyone know that night that those words were coming after what would be the next-to-last game for Antetokounmpo in a Bucks uniform. He played three nights later against Indiana, then was held out of Milwaukee's final 15 games of the season.The Bucks said that was for injury-related reasons. Antetokounmpo said he wanted to play.He had some bouts with injuries this past season: Antetokounmpo missed four games in late November with a left adductor strain and sat out eight games in December with a right calf strain, then he injured the right calf again in January.He landed awkwardly on a dunk in that March 15 victory over Indiana and didn't play again due to what team officials had labeled as a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. Antetokounmpo said the last few weeks of the season that he was healthy and wanted to play, a dispute that resulted in an investigation by the league office.Antetokounmpo said coming into the 2025-26 season that he is at the point in his career where he thinks about his legacy, and how more championships are important to him. Told he is already considered an all-time great, he bristled at the notion.\"I'm not there yet,\" Antetokounmpo said that day at Bucks training camp.That's hard to believe, considering his resume. He's won a championship. He's been an MVP. He's been an NBA Finals MVP. He's a perennial All-Star and All-NBA pick. He's one of only seven players born somewhere other than the 50 states of the U.S. to have reached the 20,000-point mark. In 2025, he led Greece to its first EuroBasket medal in 16 years.\"Every basketball player, every athlete, starts a career and they have this quest of what they want to accomplish and what to be remembered for,\" Antetokounmpo said in that same training camp interview. \"And I think at this point, I've accomplished everything that I've put my mind to.\"He said those words in Miami. And now, Miami is about to be his new home.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-traded-miami-heat/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami  Team","publishDate":"2026-06-23T10:27:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Ffb1dbc26-89d4-42f4-9e29-d87f6181bba3%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F588f8fce2d5f722ac2ed9ec1d019e354%2Fcbsmiami-giannis-antetokounmpo-2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"giannis-antetokounmpo-traded-to-miami-heat-in-blockbuster-deal-reports-say"},{"id":"ykz50a","archiveId":"tl3ua3","title":"Fatal crash shuts down southbound lanes of Don Shula Expressway in southwest Miami-Dade","excerpt":"Delays have been reported on the Don Shula Expressway in southwest Miami-Dade after a fatal crash was reported early Tuesday morning.","content":"Delays have been reported on the Don Shula Expressway in southwest Miami-Dade after a fatal crash was reported early Tuesday morning.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/fatal-crash-shuts-down-southbound-lanes-of-don-shula-expressway-in-southwest-miami-dade/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-23T09:59:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Fab158736-e073-45e8-a1ac-f31c04bee5ac%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F2eb98ac9f1056e805481d7fe11cf1f32%2Fecc94f75e117d5ea616ab4d77ba0c8b7.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fatal-crash-shuts-down-southbound-lanes-of-don-shula-expressway-in-southwest-miami-dade"},{"id":"2xy6s4","archiveId":"9e0e50","title":"NEXT Weather: Fewer storms, more heat for South Florida this week","excerpt":"Meteorologist Nic Mariano tracks dropping rain chances and rising temps as Saharan dust limits storms. Expect 90s and humid afternoons across the region.","content":"Meteorologist Nic Mariano tracks dropping rain chances and rising temps as Saharan dust limits storms. Expect 90s and humid afternoons across the region.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/next-weather-fewer-storms-more-heat-for-south-florida-this-week/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-23T03:45:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Fd73345b3-1ab6-440d-8301-64d622dfac75%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F4195e3b8594bb9333ffef8db16df35b2%2F606a052a9010ad197270cff11ad9abb9.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"next-weather-fewer-storms-more-heat-for-south-florida-this-week"},{"id":"j6x7ap","archiveId":"f1srfr","title":"Missing vervet monkey spotted in Fort Lauderdale neighborhood may belong to Dania Beach sanctuary, experts say","excerpt":"A six-year-old girl got the surprise of a lifetime when a monkey wandered into her backyard and accepted a banana from her hand.With her mother capturing the encounter on camera, Myah recently came face-to-face with the unexpected visitor in her Riverside Park neighborhood.\"It was amazing &mdash; th","content":"A six-year-old girl got the surprise of a lifetime when a monkey wandered into her backyard and accepted a banana from her hand.With her mother capturing the encounter on camera, Myah recently came face-to-face with the unexpected visitor in her Riverside Park neighborhood.\"It was amazing &mdash; the craziest thing ever,\" the smiling first-grader told CBS News Miami.The curious primate has become the talk of the neighborhood, climbing trees, scampering along seawalls and feasting on mangoes as residents try to figure out where it came from.Wildlife experts believe they may already know the answer.\"We think maybe someone trapped her, could not take care of her and then let her go,\" said Dr. Missy Williams, director and founder of the Dania Beach Monkey Sanctuary.Williams believes the monkey may be Maddie, a female African vervet monkey that recently disappeared from the sanctuary's colony.\"Maddie is about 7 or 8, an adult female. She left the Dania Beach population, so it's a mystery why she left,\" Williams said.The sanctuary, located near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, cares for a colony of African vervet monkeys descended from animals linked to a roadside zoo and research facility that operated decades ago.According to Williams, Maddie was first spotted near the Fort Lauderdale Beach Marriott, then at a cemetery in Rio Vista before making her way into central Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods.Now, sanctuary staff are hoping to safely reunite Maddie with her family.If residents spot the monkey, experts urge them not to try to capture her. Instead, they should contact the Dania Beach Monkey Sanctuary at Daniabeachvervetproject@gmail.com. For now, Myah is enjoying the memory of her unusual visitor &mdash; a wild encounter she says she will never forget.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/missing-monkey-spotted-in-ft-lauderdale-neighborhood-may-belong-to-dania-beach-sanctuary-experts-say/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Joan  Murray","publishDate":"2026-06-21T23:05:00.000Z","category":"beach","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2F765d98b0-b3cd-4d79-9591-f2f5424fcd21%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ffef75cbea2e4c1b6c91b255fbefbce59%2Fvervetmonkey.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"missing-vervet-monkey-spotted-in-fort-lauderdale-neighborhood-may-belong-to-dania-beach-sanctuary-ex"},{"id":"cjoiei","archiveId":"nbkshs","title":"Tartan Army to march down Ocean Drive, swarm bars and restaurants on eve of Scotland-Brazil World Cup match","excerpt":"A day before Team Scotland takes on Brazil at the FIFA World Cup, the Tartan Army continued their South Florida takeover as they prepared for their second parade in in as many days. 7News cameras captured last-minute preparations along Ocean Drive, late Tuesday morning. Thousands of Scots are expect","content":"A day before Team Scotland takes on Brazil at the FIFA World Cup, the Tartan Army continued their South Florida takeover as they prepared for their second parade in in as many days. 7News cameras captured last-minute preparations along Ocean Drive, late Tuesday morning. Thousands of Scots are expected to gather at at Ocean Drive at 14th Street and march down to Fifth Street, ending up at Lummus Park. “It’s absolutely fantastic, it’s great, the atmosphere with all the locals, and we’re really enjoying ourselves and just giving off the Tartan Army vibes,” said Scottish fan Colin Fleming. Before the big event, Scotsmen were already seen out and about, drinking bright and early while braving the Miami sun. “A lot of sun cream, a lot of beer, a lot of hydration. It’s good, love it.” said a shirtless Scottish visitor. Tuesday’s march, set to get underway at 2 p.m., will give participants yet another moment to give South Floridians a display of Scottish mettle. “I’m getting knots in my stomach, very nervous. I’m making sure as many people as possible Miami come along to actually enjoy the hospitality that Miami’s got to offer,” said Greme Fettes, who organized the march. The march comes on the heels of an energetic Monday, when the Tartan Army packed out Ball & Chain in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. “When they reached out to us, I said, ‘Yes, of course, we’re more than happy,'” said Felipe Braun, Ball & Chain’s general manager. “They want to have the vibe of Miami, but specifically Little Havana, and they chose us.” A dancing Tartan robot even got in on the action. Thousands of people took to the streets as they marched in the Miami heat to loanDepot Park. Once there, the Tartan Army packed out the stadium and cheered on the Miami Marlins, who were ultimately defeated by the Texas Rangers 4-3. “The baseball was something else, even though we didn’t know what we were watching,” said Scottish fan Steven Gibson. The baseball game went down as the visiting Scots celebrate ahead of Wednesday’s highly anticipated matchup. Scotland and Brazil are set to face off at the Miami Stadium. Brazilian beats are also being heard across South Florida this week, as thousands of fans of the green and yellow take in the excitement and show off their pride. “The energy, the happiness, the Latin culture, so I feel much like home,” said a Brazilian fan. Brazilian soccer fans said this what the sport is all about. “We walked home yesterday night, and we saw little Brazilian boys playing on the street like I used to do when I was a child, so, yeah, eveything, soccer is everything for us,” said another Brazilian fan. After celebrating across the 305 with meet and greets throughout the day, the Tartan Army plans to end the night at E11EVEN Miami.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/tartan-army-to-march-down-ocean-drive-swarm-bars-and-restaurants-on-eve-of-scotland-brazil-world-cup-match/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:58:41.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260623_Tartan_Army_bagpiper_Ocean_Drive.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tartan-army-to-march-down-ocean-drive-swarm-bars-and-restaurants-on-eve-of-scotland-brazil-world-cup"},{"id":"5rqp9u","archiveId":"eqj1hu","title":"Jury finds George Pino \"not guilty\" in deadly Miami boat crash","excerpt":"After emotional testimony, the jury ruled the 2022 crash that killed Lucy Fernandez a tragic accident. Families now turn to advocacy for boating safety.","content":"After emotional testimony, the jury ruled the 2022 crash that killed Lucy Fernandez a tragic accident. Families now turn to advocacy for boating safety.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/jury-finds-george-pino-not-guilty-in-deadly-miami-boat-crash/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-23T03:38:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Fccb5d9bd-99cc-4535-b488-8337a605e6d4%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F8d1084a5cbfa084e7814b28e619e6dab%2F0a0c825753904c42b4affdd3e67a84aa.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"jury-finds-george-pino-not-guilty-in-deadly-miami-boat-crash"},{"id":"72ieoy","archiveId":"uod0fh","title":"Movers & Shakers: Chez Realty expands in South Florida, acquiring Elev8","excerpt":"In South Florida’s latest hiring news, The Elev8 Group has joined Miami-based brokerage Chez Realty, expanding the firm’s presence across the region. The group, led by Jennifer Miranda and Maribel Reyes, includes six agents who have generated more than $40 million in sales, according to a news relea","content":"In South Florida’s latest hiring news, The Elev8 Group has joined Miami-based brokerage Chez Realty, expanding the firm’s presence across the region. The group, led by Jennifer Miranda and Maribel Reyes, includes six agents who have generated more than $40 million in sales, according to a news release. They join Chez Realty’s team, led by Jose Medina and Dexter Brandao. Chez Realty has grown 43 percent year-over-year, according to the firm, continuing to recruit agents and teams to the brokerage. Miami-based developer One Thousand Group and Bangkok-based hospitality firm Minor Hotels tapped ONE Sotheby’s International Realty to lead sales for […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/22/south-florida-brokerages-firms-announce-big-hiring-moves/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Grace McClung","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:30:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA-Movers-and-Shakers-Chez-Realty-expands-in-South-Florida-acquiring-Elev8-MAIN-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"movers-shakers-chez-realty-expands-in-south-florida-acquiring-elev8"},{"id":"acm3ic","archiveId":"uuqfe4","title":"Miramar Police sergeant accused of punching girlfriend in face during domestic dispute","excerpt":"A Miramar Police sergeant has been placed on administrative leave after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested him in connection with a domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend, authorities said. Devarious Holloway surrendered to authorities on Monday. The 32-year-old was charged w","content":"A Miramar Police sergeant has been placed on administrative leave after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested him in connection with a domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend, authorities said. Devarious Holloway surrendered to authorities on Monday. The 32-year-old was charged with battery and criminal mischief causing $200 or less in damage, according to an arrest affidavit. Investigators said Holloway and the victim had been in a dating relationship for about two years when an argument erupted at the victim’s home on Friday. According to the affidavit, the victim told deputies Holloway contacted her and asked her to come outside. When she did, the two began discussing the status of their relationship. Deputies said Holloway later entered the residence, where he threw the victim’s cellphone, pushed her onto a couch and struck her during a physical confrontation. The victim reported injuries including a cut to her lip, bruising to her leg and redness to her chest, investigators said. The affidavit states the victim later retreated to a bedroom and locked the door. Holloway allegedly kicked the door, damaging the frame, while continuing to argue with her. Authorities said Holloway left the residence but later returned, where another confrontation occurred before he left the property. On Monday afternoon, Holloway surrendered at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in West Miami-Dade. Following his arrest, the Miramar Police Department confirmed Holloway is a sergeant with the agency and said he has been placed on administrative leave. “The Department acknowledges the matter referenced and has initiated a thorough administrative review in accordance with established departmental procedures,” the department said in a statement. The department said the review was launched after it was notified by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office of the off-duty incident. “The Miramar Police Department remains steadfast in its commitment to professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct, and will address this matter through the appropriate channels,” the statement said. Court records show the case is being handled as a domestic violence matter. Holloway was still in jail as of early Tuesday afternoon. He is being held on a $1,150 bond.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miramar-police-sergeant-accused-of-punching-girlfriend-in-face-during-domestic-dispute/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Allyson Castillo","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:07:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FDevarious-Holloway.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miramar-police-sergeant-accused-of-punching-girlfriend-in-face-during-domestic-dispute"},{"id":"dlm3ho","archiveId":"dai76c","title":"7’s Tavares Jones gives career day presentation to students at Learning Beyond Walls Summer Camp in Miami","excerpt":"A member of 7News’ family spent an afternoon giving summer camp students a crash course in broadcast news. Today in Florida anchor Tavares Jones gave a career day presentation to students at the Learning Beyond Walls Summer Camp, Monday afternoon. “We love 7News!” the students shouted in unison. Jon","content":"A member of 7News’ family spent an afternoon giving summer camp students a crash course in broadcast news. Today in Florida anchor Tavares Jones gave a career day presentation to students at the Learning Beyond Walls Summer Camp, Monday afternoon. “We love 7News!” the students shouted in unison. Jones spoke to the group at the Lillie C. Evans K-8 Center in Miami. The students, ages 5 to 12, had plenty of good questions, and they had a chance to learn about what the 7News team does. They also saw a live satellite truck and even took part in a mini newscast.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/7s-tavares-jones-gives-career-day-presentation-to-students-at-learning-beyond-walls-summer-camp-in-miami/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-23T13:27:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260623_Tavares_Jones_and_Learning_Beyonf_Walls_Summer_Camp_students.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"7s-tavares-jones-gives-career-day-presentation-to-students-at-learning-beyond-walls-summer-camp-in-m"},{"id":"vajqvp","archiveId":"gfndq5","title":"ICA Miami helps launch rare Latin American vinyl project","excerpt":"The Design District Museum joins ISLAA and Hueso Records on Plan /33, a limited-edition vinyl series that preserves and reimagines Latin American underground music.","content":"The Design District Museum joins ISLAA and Hueso Records on Plan /33, a limited-edition vinyl series that preserves and reimagines Latin American underground music.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/ica-miami-helps-launch-rare-latin-american-vinyl-project-40560872/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Mario Rodriguez","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:56:44.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FPlan33_Image-4.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ica-miami-helps-launch-rare-latin-american-vinyl-project"},{"id":"daieg7","archiveId":"qqfhf4","title":"HAZY HOT AND HUMID ACROSS SOFLO","excerpt":"Happy Tuesday, June 23, 2026, South Florida! Hopefully everyone had a nice start to the week. The heat was on once again on Monday as afternoon high temperatures reached into the mid to lower 90s while our feels-like temperatures reached into the 100s. And while showers and thunderstorms developed a","content":"Happy Tuesday, June 23, 2026, South Florida! Hopefully everyone had a nice start to the week. The heat was on once again on Monday as afternoon high temperatures reached into the mid to lower 90s while our feels-like temperatures reached into the 100s. And while showers and thunderstorms developed across South Florida in the afternoon, the southeast coast of SoFlo, including Miami-Dade, Broward and the Florida Keys remained quiet. This morning was a similar set up with a few isolated showers to start, mostly across our local and offshore Waters. More importantly it was already quite warm out there in the mid to low 80s (although it felt like the 90s!). A Heat Advisory has once again been issued for Miami-Dade & Broward from 11am to 6pm. Today will be a lot like what South Florida saw on Monday except a few more showers will be in the forecast. Shower and thunderstorm activity will still remain isolated in nature and focused across metro and inland areas before shifting out towards interior sections of South Florida and out towards the Gulf Coast. With light winds mostly out of the south to southeast, our afternoon high temperatures for some will easily reach the mid 90s once again while heat indices (feels-like temperatures) reach into the low 100s again. A batch of Saharan dust will make for hazy skies, which could also make temperatures feel hotter! Looking ahead through the rest of the week, rain chances will be near or just below what is normal this time of year. While a few isolated to scattered showers will be possible each afternoon as the heating of the day gets going, all activity will continue to shift farther inland away from the East Coast Metro. Hazy skies will also occasionally spread across South Florida as batches of Saharan dust periodically spread across the region. High temperatures each day will reach into the mid to low 90s while heat indices (feels-like temperatures) reach into the triple digits each day. Down the road, it is highly possible that we see a few heat alerts issued throughout the week. Heat alerts or not, this is a reminder that it is now officially summer in South Florida so the heat and humidity will be big stories through the next few months. Keep hydrated & try to limit time outdoors until air quality from the smoke improves! Erika DelgadoMeteorologistWSVN / ABC Miami","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/hazy-hot-and-humid-across-soflo/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Erika Delgado","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:52:31.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FBlog-1-16.png%3Fw%3D1024","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hazy-hot-and-humid-across-soflo"},{"id":"a03mf0","archiveId":"x0t2hp","title":"Frederica Wilson endorses Oliver Gilbert in crowded race to succeed her in Congress: \"It's a job for experience\"","excerpt":"U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson has officially endorsed a candidate in the race to succeed her in Congress.The longtime Democratic lawmaker announced Monday that she is backing Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert in the race for Florida's 24th Congressional District seat. Wilson praised Gilbert","content":"U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson has officially endorsed a candidate in the race to succeed her in Congress.The longtime Democratic lawmaker announced Monday that she is backing Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert in the race for Florida's 24th Congressional District seat. Wilson praised Gilbert's record of public service, including his time as mayor of Miami Gardens.\"We love him and we appreciate what he has done for this community,\" Wilson said during an event at a Miami Gardens church.Wilson said experience was a key factor in her decision.\"It's a job for experience,\" she said. \"You have to hit the ground running.\"Accepting the endorsement, Gilbert focused on economic issues and the rising cost of living.\"It's our time to actually stand for something,\" Gilbert said. \"To stand for the idea that if you're in the richest country in the world, you should be able to afford to go to the doctor.\"Gilbert is one of several Democrats seeking the seat. The field also includes State Sen. Shevrin Jones, Dr. Rudy Moise, Kendrick Meek Jr., Jean Monestime, Roderick Vareen and Marshall Davis.Moise, who attended Monday's event, said Wilson's endorsement would not change his campaign plans.\"If this is her choice to endorse Oliver Gilbert, let it be,\" Moise said. \"But I'm going to do my campaign. I am going to do what it takes to win this race.\"Jones also responded to the endorsement in a statement, saying, \"At the end of the day this race won't be decided by one person or by self-proclaimed powerbrokers. For me, it's always been about and will continue to be about the people.\"Kendrick Meek Jr. likewise weighed in, saying voters have consistently told his campaign they want \"a Member of Congress who shows up, works hard, and fights for them every day.\"Florida's Democratic primary for the seat is scheduled for Aug. 18.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/frederica-wilson-endorses-oliver-gilbert-in-crowded-race-to-succeed-her-in-congress/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Manuel  Bojorquez","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:26:40.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2021%2F07%2F08%2F959bdf50-e9c8-4c4f-9efb-1e9cc9309a7b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F46f1d3b2e99e0e09897a573f3b205783%2FGettyImages-1198875279.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"frederica-wilson-endorses-oliver-gilbert-in-crowded-race-to-succeed-her-in-congress-its-a-job-for-ex"},{"id":"3u9deo","archiveId":"ttee4z","title":"Major overhaul planned for Broward's SW 10th Street corridor as officials aim to ease traffic congestion","excerpt":"For many South Florida drivers, getting off Interstate 95 onto Southwest 10th Street during rush hour can be a frustrating experience.The heavily traveled roadway serves as a key connection between I-95 and the Sawgrass Expressway, but drivers often face miles of stop-and-go traffic and long waits a","content":"For many South Florida drivers, getting off Interstate 95 onto Southwest 10th Street during rush hour can be a frustrating experience.The heavily traveled roadway serves as a key connection between I-95 and the Sawgrass Expressway, but drivers often face miles of stop-and-go traffic and long waits at traffic signals.\"It's tough, the traffic &mdash; especially 4:30 to 5 p.m. That's a lot of traffic,\" said commuter Bazelais Accine.Now, transportation officials are moving forward with a major project aimed at easing congestion along the corridor.The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently released new animations showing plans for the Southwest 10th Street Connector, a project that would dramatically transform the roadway between I-95 and the Sawgrass Expressway.Under the proposal, Southwest 10th Street would be widened to include separate commuter and local lanes. New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.Preliminary construction work is expected to begin soon, and officials estimate the overall project could take at least six years to complete.According to FDOT, traffic congestion in the area is expected to worsen significantly if the connector is not built. Transportation planners say studies show growing population trends could eventually bring traffic in the corridor to a standstill during peak travel periods.State transportation officials also say commuters could save several minutes during rush-hour trips once the project is complete.Not everyone is convinced the project will be beneficial.Addie Richardson, who works at a mobility store located along Southwest 10th Street, said her business plans to leave the corridor when its lease expires later this year.\"We work with disabled people who have access issues, and the construction will hurt the business,\" Richardson said.Residents and business owners will have an opportunity to learn more about the project during a community meeting hosted by the City of Deerfield Beach on Thursday. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Johnny L. Tigner Community Center.FDOT officials say public feedback will continue to play a role as the project moves through future phases of development.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/major-overhaul-planned-for-browards-sw-10th-street-corridor-as-officials-aim-to-ease-traffic-congestion/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Joan  Murray","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:22:37.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Faa76dd92-b37d-42c4-bcad-edcd5c036427%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F13c54718bca9311aa7d30de9d16bbac2%2Fwestboundconnector.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"major-overhaul-planned-for-browards-sw-10th-street-corridor-as-officials-aim-to-ease-traffic-congest"},{"id":"gpfdd4","archiveId":"w3si94","title":"“Straight out of Las Vegas”: Developers complete E11even Residences in Miami","excerpt":"E11even Partners and PMG completed their first E11even-branded condo tower, and have recorded nearly all of the unit closings, according to The Real Deal’s analysis of property records. The 65-story tower at 20 Northeast 11th Street in Miami, across the street from the E11even nightclub in downtown’","content":"E11even Partners and PMG completed their first E11even-branded condo tower, and have recorded nearly all of the unit closings, according to The Real Deal’s analysis of property records. The 65-story tower at 20 Northeast 11th Street in Miami, across the street from the E11even nightclub in downtown’s Park West district, was the first high-rise condo tower in Miami to sell out in the post-pandemic frenzy. The developers reserved 90 percent of units at E11even Club Hotel & Residences Miami within two months of presales in 2021. The building has 457 units. E11even Partners is led by Marc Roberts, Michael Simkins […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/22/first-e11even-residences-in-miami-completed/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Katherine Kallergis","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_Eleven-Completion-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"straight-out-of-las-vegas-developers-complete-e11even-residences-in-miami"},{"id":"5xv7zt","archiveId":"k5ehrn","title":"Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Miami Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says","excerpt":"MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar. Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo — a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star — fro","content":"MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar. Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo — a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star — from the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in exchange for a massive haul of players and draft picks. The terms, according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had yet to receive the required league approval: Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis are heading to Miami for Wisconsin native Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware and Kasparas Jakucionis. Milwaukee also gets the No. 13 selection that will be made in Tuesday night’s NBA draft, along with a first-round pick swap in 2030, first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 and a second-rounder in 2033, the person said. It ends a wild back-and-forth in the final days of the saga, with the Bucks considering offers from both Miami and Boston for Antetokounmpo — who led Milwaukee to the 2021 NBA title, was on the NBA’s 75th anniversary list of its greatest players ever, is a nine-time All-NBA selection and is coming off an injury-shortened season in which he averaged 27.6 points per game. Heat go star hunting again, and it pays off There has been no secret that this is what Miami has sought, because this is what Miami usually seeks. The Heat pulled off similar moves by landing Shaquille O’Neal in 2004 (helping lead to the 2006 NBA title) and by getting LeBron James and Chris Bosh to play alongside Dwyane Wade in 2010 (leading to four NBA Finals runs in four seasons together, along with the 2012 and 2013 NBA titles). Now, it’s Antetokounmpo’s turn. At 31, the Heat clearly believe he still has many good years left — and it’s generally presumed that by making this deal they’ll give the Greek superstar a massive extension later this year. He was a perennial MVP candidate in Milwaukee, getting votes for that award in nine consecutive seasons before 2025-26 when too many missed games left him ineligible. He has averaged 24.1 points and 9.9 rebounds per game in his career, with 10 consecutive seasons of averaging at least 22.9 points — with three years in there of averaging more than 30 points per game. Only seven active players have more points in their careers than Antetokounmpo, who has totaled 21,531 to this point. A trade seemed inevitable Antetokounmpo had been mentioned in trade talks countless times in recent years, with the Bucks always insisting — with words and actions — that they had no interest in trading their best player and one of the best players in the history of the franchise. But this time, it seemed different. The Bucks, who fired Doc Rivers as coach after the season, don’t have a roster that would be considered a championship contender. By trading Antetokounmpo, they can essentially start over with four players (and the Heat were high on all of them) along with draft capital. “I just think before the draft is a natural time, right, because if Giannis does play somewhere else we’re going to get a lot of assets. … You’ve got to get it right,” Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said in May, when the team introduced new coach Taylor Jenkins — who was told that Antetokounmpo may or may not be with the franchise when next season starts. Jenkins and the rest of the NBA now has the answer: Antetokounmpo won’t be there. Antetokounmpo had spoken highly of Miami many times over the years, even when the Heat and Bucks were going head-to-head in the playoffs. He also shares an agent with Heat star center Bam Adebayo, who was the only player Miami clearly was not willing to part with in order to make this deal happen. “They’re going to play tough and they’re not going to stop playing,” Antetokounmpo said after Milwaukee played Miami on March 12. “That’s the Miami Heat culture.” Little did anyone know that night that those words were coming after what would be the next-to-last game for Antetokounmpo in a Bucks uniform. He played three nights later against Indiana, then was held out of Milwaukee’s final 15 games of the season. The Bucks said that was for injury-related reasons. Antetokounmpo said he wanted to play. He had some bouts with injuries this past season: Antetokounmpo missed four games in late November with a left adductor strain and sat out eight games in December with a right calf strain, then he injured the right calf again in January. He landed awkwardly on a dunk in that March 15 victory over Indiana and didn’t play again due to what team officials had labeled as a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. Antetokounmpo said the last few weeks of the season that he was healthy and wanted to play, a dispute that resulted in an investigation by the league office. For Antetokounmpo, it’s about legacy Antetokounmpo said coming into the 2025-26 season that he is at the point in his career where he thinks about his legacy, and how more championships are important to him. Told he is already considered an all-time great, he bristled at the notion. “I’m not there yet,” Antetokounmpo said that day at Bucks training camp. That’s hard to believe, considering his resume. He’s won a championship. He’s been an MVP. He’s been an NBA Finals MVP. He’s a perennial All-Star and All-NBA pick. He’s one of only seven players born somewhere other than the 50 states of the U.S. to have reached the 20,000-point mark. In 2025, he led Greece to its first EuroBasket medal in 16 years. “Every basketball player, every athlete, starts a career and they have this quest of what they want to accomplish and what to be remembered for,” Antetokounmpo said in that same training camp interview. “And I think at this point, I’ve accomplished everything that I’ve put my mind to.” He said those words in Miami. And now, Miami is about to be his new home.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-heat/giannis-antetokounmpo-getting-traded-to-miami-heat-in-blockbuster-deal-ap-source-says/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-23T09:19:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260623_Giannis_Antetokoumpo.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"giannis-antetokounmpo-getting-traded-to-miami-heat-in-blockbuster-deal-ap-source-says"},{"id":"vkufbq","archiveId":"p2ej6w","title":"Woman left blind after attack receives new furniture","excerpt":"Last week we introduced you to Reva Haughton. A brutal attack nearly 30 years ago left her without her vision. She’s overcome a lot, but recently found herself in need. Tonight, an update from Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer. Reva Haughton: “I like this… I like this.” You can hear in her voice, Re","content":"Last week we introduced you to Reva Haughton. A brutal attack nearly 30 years ago left her without her vision. She’s overcome a lot, but recently found herself in need. Tonight, an update from Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer. Reva Haughton: “I like this… I like this.” You can hear in her voice, Reva Haughton is smiling. We shared her story last week. The woman who had battery acid thrown on her in Jamaica 26 years ago, badly burning most of her body. She was brought to South Florida to be treated and would spend months in the hospital. Reva Haughton: “Someone just threw something on me.” The attack left her blind. Forever altering the life of a woman who was just 29 years old at the time. Reva Haughton: “It’s been challenging because I’ve experienced lots of difficulty.” Living here in her apartment for the past 20 years, Reva has learned to overcome those difficulties. She can cook. Uses a computer. And each morning she listens to the Bible. Reva Haughton: “Just something just comes out of the word of God, you’re not even expecting it.” But 20 years is a long time and most of her furniture is just as old. So Reva called Help Me Howard to see if we could help get her a new love seat. Our friends at City Home had something else in mind. City Home sent two designers to meet with Reva and get to know her. They took measurements and brainstormed ideas. It was pretty clear they were thinking more than just a love seat. And then just a few days later, City Home was back. First removing the old furniture and then, piece by piece creating Reva’s brand new home. Terri Behr: “Give me your hand, here is the new server and storage. You’ve got a drawer and a door, and a new middle door.” Reva couldn’t see what was happening – but she could feel it. Terri Behr: “And then begins, Come forward a little bit.. begins the new sofa.” Brandon Beyer: “What did you feel coming from her?” Terri Behr: “Just the joy and the expression that she had that of a new home and a new beautiful space. The one thing about City Home is we love to give back to the community.” The attack took her eyesight – but not her spirit which through it all – has only brightened. Reva Haughton: “I’m so appreciative to know that you all made the time and the consideration.” Reva Haughton: “All of you have been my eyes, my hands, my feet, and my voice and I’m so grateful I’m so thankful for each and every one of you.” City Home also hooking Reva up with a brand new computer, that way she can continue to stay connected. Howard was right, feels good to help out. Got a problem? Need a hand? Below is how to find us. It’s Help Me Howard, I’m Brandon Beyer, 7News. CONTACT HELP ME HOWARDEmail: helpmehoward@wsvn.comReporter: Brandon Beyer at bbeyer@wsvn.comMiami-Dade: 305-953-WSVNBroward: 954-761-WSVN","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/help-me-howard/woman-left-blind-after-attack-receives-new-furniture/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:59:08.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62226-HMH.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"woman-left-blind-after-attack-receives-new-furniture"},{"id":"7dsj2e","archiveId":"7m2naw","title":"Heat fans remain optimistic as speculation on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade intensifies before NBA draft","excerpt":"On the day before the start of the NBA draft, Heat fans are cautiously optimistic at the team’s chances of finalizing a deal to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania, the 10-time All-Star and former Finals MVP will be traded from Milw","content":"On the day before the start of the NBA draft, Heat fans are cautiously optimistic at the team’s chances of finalizing a deal to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania, the 10-time All-Star and former Finals MVP will be traded from Milwaukee to either the Boston Celtics or the Miami Heat before the NBA draft begins at 7 p.m., Tuesday night. Charania’s report led to rampant speculation from fans of both teams who hope to land the 2021 NBA champion. For Heat fans in particular, Antetokounmpo represents an opportunity to return to contention, which the team has struggled to do, with their last Finals appearance coming in 2023 when they were soundly defeated by the Denver Nuggets in five games. “I hope we get him, I hope we get him,” said a Heat fan. Several fans who spoke with 7News said the Greek Freak would be the start to a path leading to another championship parade in Miami. “World championship,” a Heat fan said after being asked what it would mean to trade for Antetokounmpo. Some said the famous Heat culture combined with head coach Erik Spoelstra is the perfect spot for the star to continue competing for championships. “Get Giannis and hook him up with our coach, good teammates that are gonna stay there, that’s the pathway right there,” said a Heat fan. As speculation continued to grow Monday afternoon, the Bucks star made a cryptic post on X. If Miami does pull off the blockbuster trade, it would easily be the biggest acquisition since LeBron James and Chris Bosh agreed to join Dwyane Wade in South Florida in 2011. The legendary Big Three era resulted in four consecutive trips to the NBA Finals and two championships. Fans are confident Antetokounmpo can generate a similar spark if he were to join the Heat. “With him going there, that makes them a championship caliber team,” said a Heat fan. “People would get behind them because he’s a great player,” said a second Heat fan. While the potential upsides to trading for Antetokounmpo are exciting, some fans also acknowledge that the Heat would have to give up a lot to make it happen, with some analysts suggesting likely trade packages being centered around Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware and several draft picks. “If we give our whole team up for him, it would be a lot to give up,” said a Heat fan. In the meantime, fans are just excited to dream about what it would mean to have one of the NBA’s biggest names on their team. “Oh, it’s insane! It’s like a gamechanger, isn’t it?” said a Heat fan. “Man, I’m excited! I think that may be the final piece,” said a second Heat fan. “I wanna win a title, Pat [Riley]. Let’s get a title, let’s go Heat. We got it,” said a third. On NBATV, insider Chris Haynes said the Celtics are the frontrunners to trade for Antetokounmpo.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-heat/heat-fans-remain-optimistic-as-speculation-on-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-intensifies-before-nba-draft/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:48:22.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062226-giannis-antetokounmpo.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"heat-fans-remain-optimistic-as-speculation-on-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-intensifies-before-nba-dra"},{"id":"iavfb7","archiveId":"c5c593","title":"Don Shula Expressway fulle reopen after fatal crash Tuesday morning","excerpt":"The southbound lanes of the Don Schula Expressway have fully reopened after an early morning crash left one person dead in southwest Miami-Dade.","content":"The southbound lanes of the Don Schula Expressway have fully reopened after an early morning crash left one person dead in southwest Miami-Dade.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/don-shula-expressway-fulle-reopen-after-fatal-crash-tuesday-morning/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:13:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2F6a78036c-09fe-4b16-a811-44f52c96157a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F46a4619af68a57112873daa332e15d6b%2F7787d47b89b51187bdc2aec75aea6f53.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"don-shula-expressway-fulle-reopen-after-fatal-crash-tuesday-morning"},{"id":"wciutf","archiveId":"qdb2ur","title":"Nimmo’s 3 hits, Osuna’s go-ahead double lift Rangers to 4-3 win over Marlins","excerpt":"MIAMI (AP) — Brandon Nimmo had three hits and walked once, Alejandro Osuna hit a go-ahead RBI double and the Texas Rangers beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Monday night. Ezequiel Duran homered and Joc Pederson singled twice for the Rangers in the opener of a 10-game road trip. The loss snapped the Marl","content":"MIAMI (AP) — Brandon Nimmo had three hits and walked once, Alejandro Osuna hit a go-ahead RBI double and the Texas Rangers beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Monday night. Ezequiel Duran homered and Joc Pederson singled twice for the Rangers in the opener of a 10-game road trip. The loss snapped the Marlins’ eight-game home win streak. For the second time in two weeks, the Tartan Army made its presence felt at a major league game that featured the Rangers. Scotland fans are in Miami for the national team’s World Cup match against Brazil on Wednesday and many attended Monday’s series opener bumping the attendance to 20,008. The lively atmosphere in the stands, including the popular chant, “No Scotland, No Party,” resembled the Rangers-Red Sox game at Fenway Park on June 14. Nimmo doubled against Marlins reliever Calvin Faucher (4-4) to lead off the eighth and Jake Burger followed with a walk. Osuna then hit a one-out line drive to right that scored Nimmo and snapped a 2-all tie. Burger advanced to third and raced home scored on Elias Diaz’s sacrifice fly. Robby Ahlstrom (2-0) pitched a perfect seventh for the win. The Marlins got to within 4-3 on Kyle Stowers’ run-scoring double against Jacob Latz in the eighth. Latz retired Jakob Marsee on a groundout with the bases loaded to end the eighth then pitched the ninth for his 14th save. Duran put Texas on the board with a two-run blast against Miami starter Tyler Phillips in the fourth before Miami narrowed it to 2-1 on Javier Sanoja’s sacrifice fly in the fifth. Xavier Edwards hit a tying RBI triple in the sixth. He tried to stretch the triple into an inside the park home run but was thrown out at the plate by shortstop Duran’s relay throw from short left field. Phillips allowed two runs and five hits over six innings. The series opener also featured the return of former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker. Now managing the Rangers, Schumaker guided the Marlins for two years before resigning following the 2024 season. In Schumaker’s first season, the Marlins clinched a post season berth and were eliminated by Philadelphia in the NL Wild Card round. Up next The Rangers have not announced a starter for Tuesday while RHP Sandy Alcantara (7-4, 4.18 ERA) will start for the Marlins.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-marlins/nimmos-3-hits-osunas-go-ahead-double-lift-rangers-to-4-3-win-over-marlins/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:18:50.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F05%2F050226-marlins.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"nimmos-3-hits-osunas-go-ahead-double-lift-rangers-to-4-3-win-over-marlins"},{"id":"rvlpaj","archiveId":"mhuxp9","title":"Elevator restored at Parkwood Condominiums near Doral after weeks-long outage","excerpt":"Residents at a condominium building near Doral who spent weeks without elevator service finally received some relief Monday.Miami-Dade County officials confirmed that an elevator at Parkwood Condominiums, located at 7240 Fontainebleau Blvd., has been repaired and returned to service after being out ","content":"Residents at a condominium building near Doral who spent weeks without elevator service finally received some relief Monday.Miami-Dade County officials confirmed that an elevator at Parkwood Condominiums, located at 7240 Fontainebleau Blvd., has been repaired and returned to service after being out of operation for roughly five weeks.Last week, CBS News Miami spoke with residents who described significant hardships caused by the outage. Many of those affected were elderly residents or people with disabilities living on the fourth and fifth floors of the building.Several residents said they felt trapped in their homes because they were unable to safely navigate multiple flights of stairs.Among them was Ronald Bedenis, who previously told CBS News Miami that his wife and several neighbors were struggling during the outage.\"My wife cannot go out,\" Bedenis said. \"I have an 80-year-old woman who cannot go down the stairs. Another neighbor is 104 years old, and she is in a wheelchair.\"Property management previously told CBS News Miami that the elevator's problems stemmed from a damaged hydraulic valve that required replacement.On Monday, a Miami-Dade County spokesperson confirmed the repairs have been completed. The elevator subsequently passed a county inspection and has been cleared for use.The repair marks a major improvement for residents who had been enduring South Florida's summer heat while climbing stairs or remaining largely confined to their units.While the elevator at 7240 Fontainebleau Blvd. is now back in service, residents at other Parkwood condominium buildings have previously reported ongoing elevator issues. CBS News Miami will continue monitoring the status of those repairs.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/elevator-restored-at-parkwood-condominiums-near-doral-after-weeks-long-outage/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Zachary  Bynum","publishDate":"2026-06-23T01:35:14.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2Fe36d2977-bbb0-4b42-833f-f2a363cb55f5%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F1128bb4bcc45739f89e0df7989f53d1f%2Felevatordoral.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"elevator-restored-at-parkwood-condominiums-near-doral-after-weeks-long-outage"},{"id":"4ecpfa","archiveId":"vqotvv","title":"Doris Italian Market Celebrates Nation’s 250th Birthday with $250 Store Gift Card Giveaway","excerpt":"Red, white and moola! Doris Italian Market & Bakery is marking America’s 250th birthday by raffling off a $250 Doris Market gift card. Shoppers must enter the contest by July 4 in-person at any of their stores in Sunrise, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Boca Raton and North Palm Beach. One lucky winn","content":"Red, white and moola! Doris Italian Market & Bakery is marking America’s 250th birthday by raffling off a $250 Doris Market gift card. Shoppers must enter the contest by July 4 in-person at any of their stores in Sunrise, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Boca Raton and North Palm Beach. One lucky winner will be randomly […] The post Doris Italian Market Celebrates Nation’s 250th Birthday with $250 Store Gift Card Giveaway first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/broward/doris-italian-market-celebrates-nations-250th-birthday-with-250-store-gift-card-giveaway/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:46:22.000Z","category":"beach","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdoris-250-gift-card-giveaway-flyer-2026-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"doris-italian-market-celebrates-nations-250th-birthday-with-250-store-gift-card-giveaway"},{"id":"ob72e0","archiveId":"rhayjy","title":"This grocery store opening in Wynwood has nothing you can eat","excerpt":"A new retro grocery store opening in Wynwood this summer sells nothing you can actually eat. We're not kidding.","content":"A new retro grocery store opening in Wynwood this summer sells nothing you can actually eat. We're not kidding.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/this-grocery-store-opening-in-wynwood-has-nothing-you-can-eat-40559442/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Jose D. Duran","publishDate":"2026-06-19T17:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FOddMart_Product-14-e1781884235324.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"this-grocery-store-opening-in-wynwood-has-nothing-you-can-eat"},{"id":"4pivgo","archiveId":"knwxzz","title":"Iconic Milan café plans two Miami locations before opening its first","excerpt":"An iconic Milan café and dinner spot has just announced a second location in Miami before opening its first in South Beach.","content":"An iconic Milan café and dinner spot has just announced a second location in Miami before opening its first in South Beach.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/iconic-milan-cafe-plans-two-miami-locations-before-opening-its-first-40559426/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Olee Fowler","publishDate":"2026-06-19T15:36:40.000Z","category":"beach","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2Fsant.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"iconic-milan-caf-plans-two-miami-locations-before-opening-its-first"},{"id":"molezo","archiveId":"zf73yy","title":"Vendors start leaving Alligator Alcatraz facility as uncertainty grows over its future: \"That place was very inhumane\"","excerpt":"New signs are emerging that the controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention center in the Florida Everglades may soon shut down, despite conflicting messages from state officials in recent weeks.Sources familiar with the operation told CBS News Miami on Monday that vendors have been instructed to beg","content":"New signs are emerging that the controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention center in the Florida Everglades may soon shut down, despite conflicting messages from state officials in recent weeks.Sources familiar with the operation told CBS News Miami on Monday that vendors have been instructed to begin a \"full demobilization\" of the facility. One company that provided services at the detention center was notified on June 13 that its services would no longer be needed and that nearly 150 employees could lose their jobs as early as June 26.From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning. Chopper 4 flew over the detention center and observed no visible signs that the facility was being dismantled. Tents and lighting structures remained in place.Tania Galloni, an attorney with Earthjustice, said advocates have received mixed signals from state officials regarding the future of the facility.\"It's just a symptom of what has been the problem since day one with this facility &mdash; lack of transparency,\" Galloni said.She noted that notices to vendors circulating on social media are consistent with reports that have surfaced over the past several weeks.\"At the same time, as far as we know, the tents are still up, the lighting is still up,\" Galloni said.According to sources, the vendor notifications mark the beginning of what could be the end of a detention center that has cost taxpayers approximately $1.2 billion.For family members of former detainees, the prospect of closure brings relief.\"It makes me happy. I don't think that's a place that should be open for anything,\" said Eva Ducasse, whose husband, 41-year-old Abeidi Ducasse, was held at the facility for about two months, from December 2025 to February 2026.Ducasse said her husband ultimately agreed to voluntary removal to Mexico.\"That place was very inhumane,\" she said. \"Every Sunday I would go stand at Alligator Alcatraz with another group of family members. We would protest every single Sunday he was in there.\"The federal government reiterated Monday what it said last week, telling CBS News Miami that detainees housed at the facility were transferred to other detention centers because of the start of hurricane season.The State of Florida did not respond to requests for comment. However, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier addressed the issue during a press conference in Tampa.\"Now that the federal government is resourced and standing on its mission, using its own authority, it is no longer necessary, and the plan has always been to protect the Everglades and to take it back to a protected area, that is not a commercial business and airport,\" Uthmeier said.His comments represent the clearest indication yet from a state official that the facility may be winding down.The remarks contrast with statements made just last week by Florida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie, who said the detention center was not closing.As of Monday evening, no formal announcement had been made regarding when the facility would cease operations or when the demobilization process would be completed.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/vendors-start-leaving-alligator-alcatraz-facility-as-uncertainty-grows-over-its-future-that-place-was-very-inhumane/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Ivan  Taylor","publishDate":"2026-06-23T01:20:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2025%2F11%2F19%2F91e736a9-6eb7-4d96-8bc5-82d37481fd5e%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F23789917bd6f65435ba42497963a4b25%2Fcbsmiami-alligator-alcatraz-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"vendors-start-leaving-alligator-alcatraz-facility-as-uncertainty-grows-over-its-future-that-place-wa"},{"id":"gdafsi","archiveId":"iulx7x","title":"Simmer of Summer","excerpt":"The weather story this week won’t surprise anyone, highlighted by high heat and humidity that’s ever-present. On Monday, the heat index surged (again) above 100º. That’s the so-called feels-like temperature with humidity. Here’s a check on the peak values leading to our steamy afternoon. The only wa","content":"The weather story this week won’t surprise anyone, highlighted by high heat and humidity that’s ever-present. On Monday, the heat index surged (again) above 100º. That’s the so-called feels-like temperature with humidity. Here’s a check on the peak values leading to our steamy afternoon. The only way we can get “brief relief” from the summer swelter is from occasional times of rain. Recently, those heavy downpours were centered over interior areas of south Florida extending to SW parts of the state. The image above was taken during the early evening (Monday) as most of the storms were either fading or drifting towards the Gulf coast. So, “what’s next” as we head into the midweek? The only change is a minor one and something that will probably filter our sunshine! Here’s a recent image of light Saharan Dust entering the region. It’s expected to slowly move into the Keys, then over the south Florida mainland, with a layer of haze. We see these episodes (of Dust) every season and they come with both Pro’s and Con’s. The most notable advantage is that it suppresses tropical activity. However, it has some Less popular effects, too. Depending on the dust depth, it can lower visibility and dim the sun, even cause respiratory issues for people with allergies (and other health-challenging effects). This initial batch of Dust is set to arrive Tuesday but far from a blockbuster episode, at least in the short term. You’ll probably detect some haze due to this spread of the high level dust. It’s worth noting that during the late week, a separate and stronger dust plume could reach us. There’s no guarantee whether it stays “intact on the track” but we think so, at this early point. Saharan Dust won’t temper the heat and there’s proof in the forecast (below) how temperature highs remain stifling. The current forecast calls for hot and hazy days with dust effects making for more of a challenge in developing rain and storms. Any activity should be fairly isolated, although slow-moving due to the light wind flow.","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/simmer-of-summer-3/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Brent Cameron","publishDate":"2026-06-22T23:44:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FBlog-1-15.png%3Fw%3D1024","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"simmer-of-summer"},{"id":"1hqzeq","archiveId":"7tbzhd","title":"South Florida’s top deals: Manalapan mansion sells for $71M","excerpt":"🏆 Residential: The priciest recorded home sale was in Manalapan at 1660 South Ocean Boulevard for $70.9 million. The sellers were Ronald and Cindy McMackin, owners of Pan-Pacific Mechanical, who bought the property in 2020 for $38.9 million. The buyer was Building Florida Home LLC. The home spans a","content":"🏆 Residential: The priciest recorded home sale was in Manalapan at 1660 South Ocean Boulevard for $70.9 million. The sellers were Ronald and Cindy McMackin, owners of Pan-Pacific Mechanical, who bought the property in 2020 for $38.9 million. The buyer was Building Florida Home LLC. The home spans about 22,900 square feet with seven bedrooms. The house also features a tunnel leading to a beach bungalow. Margrit Brandt with Premier Estate Properties had the listing. 📊 Residential: An empty lot in Manalapan at 1960 South Ocean Boulevard sold for $32 million. Stewart Satter, the former mayor of Manalapan and a […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/22/south-florida-top-real-estate-deals-june-18-2026/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Mary Diduch, Veronica Udell","publishDate":"2026-06-22T12:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FManalapan-mansion-sells-for-71M-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-top-deals-manalapan-mansion-sells-for-71m"},{"id":"mnpetq","archiveId":"sxdzx5","title":"Jury finds George Pino not guilty on all charges in connection to deadly 2022 boat crash","excerpt":"A jury has found the prominent real estate broker George Pino not guilty on all charges in connection to a deadly 2022 boat crash. “We the jury find as follows, as to count two of the information, vessel homicide of Luciana Cristiana Fernandez, the defendant is not guilty,” said a jury member. Peopl","content":"A jury has found the prominent real estate broker George Pino not guilty on all charges in connection to a deadly 2022 boat crash. “We the jury find as follows, as to count two of the information, vessel homicide of Luciana Cristiana Fernandez, the defendant is not guilty,” said a jury member. People in the courtroom gasped and Pino was seen crying after being declared not guilty. The real estate broker was facing charges of second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide, with a possible $10,000 fine and prison time involved. The jury decision came just under two hours after they began deliberating on Monday afternoon. Closing arguments took place early Monday afternoon, where prosecutors argued that Pino should be held responsible for the crash, while the defense argued that the crash was a tragic accident. Pino’s lawyer, Howard Srebnick shared his thoughts after the verdict. “Today thankfully, he won’t be branded a criminal for what we all know was just an accident,” he said. “The truth was that George was not impaired, the truth was George was not acting recklessly, and thankfully it was the evidence that showed that.” Prosecutor Laura Adams argued that Pino was recklessly piloting his boat with 12 teenage girls onboard. They were celebrating his daughter’s birthday when he crashed into a channel marker off Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay during Labor Day weekend in 2022. “This is a case about responsibility and accountability,” said prosecutor Laura Adams during the trial. The wreck killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and severely injured Katy Puig, now 21-years-old. Puig’s family and loved ones were emotional as they left court. Andy and Melissa Fernandez, Lucy’s parents, were seen rushing back to the courtroom after jurors reached a verdict, but avoided cameras after decision was announced. Following the jury’s decision, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle released a statement reading in part: “Sadly, I know that this verdict brings no comfort to the Fernandez and Puig families who forever must live with the tragedy of what happened. In a case like this, there are no winners or losers. Mr. Pino must live with what he did, while the Fernandez and Puig families will grapple with the consequences of his actions.” In the statement, the state attorney said that Pino was charged with a crime because the office believed that he had committed one, and that while they disagree with the jury’s verdict, they accept it. Srebnick hopes that the verdict can start the healing process. “He’s deeply sorry for what happened. Let’s hope that over time those wounds can heal and that as a community we can come back together with love and kindness.” he said.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/jury-finds-george-pino-not-guilty-on-all-charges-in-connection-to-deadly-2022-boat-crash/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:51:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62226-Pino-Not-Guilty-Verdict.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"jury-finds-george-pino-not-guilty-on-all-charges-in-connection-to-deadly-2022-boat-crash"},{"id":"c2dlrl","archiveId":"rhmj08","title":"A Life Worth Writing: Timothy Schmand’s Incredible Journey to the Page","excerpt":"One of the great pleasures of hosting The Miami Book Hub podcast is discovering the stories behind the storytellers, especially when the storyteller is someone I have known and admired for years. My guest for Episode 14, Timothy Schmand, is a longtime South Florida public servant, former executive d","content":"One of the great pleasures of hosting The Miami Book Hub podcast is discovering the stories behind the storytellers, especially when the storyteller is someone I have known and admired for years. My guest for Episode 14, Timothy Schmand, is a longtime South Florida public servant, former executive director of the Bayfront Park Management Trust, […] The post A Life Worth Writing: Timothy Schmand’s Incredible Journey to the Page first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/a-life-worth-writing-timothy-schmands-incredible-journey-to-the-page/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Javier A. Betancourt","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:12:16.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FTeaser-Graphic_Episode-14_Schmand.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"a-life-worth-writing-timothy-schmands-incredible-journey-to-the-page"},{"id":"a4vz7w","archiveId":"t62rku","title":"An Eye for AI: Cybersecurity, AI & Digital Protection with FUNCSHUN CTO Luis Arango","excerpt":"On this episode of An Eye for AI, host Carlos Ribero welcomes Luis Arango, CTO of FUNCSHUN, for a conversation about cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and protecting businesses in an increasingly digital world. They discuss the latest cybersecurity threats, how AI is impacting cyber defense, a","content":"On this episode of An Eye for AI, host Carlos Ribero welcomes Luis Arango, CTO of FUNCSHUN, for a conversation about cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and protecting businesses in an increasingly digital world. They discuss the latest cybersecurity threats, how AI is impacting cyber defense, and the strategies organizations can use to protect sensitive data, systems, […] The post An Eye for AI: Cybersecurity, AI & Digital Protection with FUNCSHUN CTO Luis Arango first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/an-eye-for-ai-cybersecurity-ai-digital-protection-with-funcshun-cto-luis-arango/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Carlos Ribero, president of nextMEDIA Marketing Alchemy.","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:56:33.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-22-115316.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"an-eye-for-ai-cybersecurity-ai-digital-protection-with-funcshun-cto-luis-arango"},{"id":"oky0h7","archiveId":"l2bp5","title":"Beloved Miami waterfront spot faces uncertain future","excerpt":"A beloved Miami waterfront spot is at stake after commissioners sent a referendum to voters to redevelop the property and marina.","content":"A beloved Miami waterfront spot is at stake after commissioners sent a referendum to voters to redevelop the property and marina.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/beloved-miami-waterfront-spot-faces-uncertain-future-40559407/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Olee Fowler","publishDate":"2026-06-19T14:59:36.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2Fgramps-getaway.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"beloved-miami-waterfront-spot-faces-uncertain-future"},{"id":"pwj8ke","archiveId":"pgk9xd","title":"Volunteers team up to haul trash from Miami River in local initiative","excerpt":"Several volunteers came together to create a cleaner community in South Florida. As part of the “I Clean Because I Care” initiative launched by Miami-Dade Commissioner Marleine Bastien, residents joined forces Monday morning to clean up Miami. The group picked up trash bags and hauled away broken tr","content":"Several volunteers came together to create a cleaner community in South Florida. As part of the “I Clean Because I Care” initiative launched by Miami-Dade Commissioner Marleine Bastien, residents joined forces Monday morning to clean up Miami. The group picked up trash bags and hauled away broken tree limbs by the Miami River. Bastien, who led the cleanup efforts, describe the initiative as a call to action. “This initiative, ‘I Clean Because I Care,’ is about shared responsibility, community unity, community engagement and community pride. The community feels pride, they feel ownership to the district, the community and the importance of keeping it clean,” said Bastien. The program, which was initially launched in April, includes several Miami-Dade organizations partnering together to keep district two clean.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/volunteers-team-up-to-haul-trash-from-miami-river-in-local-initiative/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:25:23.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062226-i-clean-because-i-care-initiative-miami-river-cleanup.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"volunteers-team-up-to-haul-trash-from-miami-river-in-local-initiative"},{"id":"vvwtth","archiveId":"nvjxzw","title":"Lionel Messi’s 10 best moments since joining Miami","excerpt":"The Argentine phenom has broken yet another record.","content":"The Argentine phenom has broken yet another record.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/messi-best-moments-in-miami-ranked-40498415/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"B. Scott McLendon","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:51:43.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2Fww-media%2Fmediaserver%2Fmia%2F2023-34%2Fgetty-images-by-kevin-cox---lionel-messi---leagues-cup-championship.webp","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lionel-messis-10-best-moments-since-joining-miami"},{"id":"czknzz","archiveId":"k960lk","title":"Terra, BH to pay $100M for billionaire Jeff Greene’s West Palm land","excerpt":"David Martin’s Terra and BH Group are teaming up to build waterfront high-rise condos on a West Palm Beach site that they’re set to buy from billionaire Jeff Greene. Greene is selling the property for about $100 million, a source told The Real Deal. The developer duo have plans for a pair of 31-stor","content":"David Martin’s Terra and BH Group are teaming up to build waterfront high-rise condos on a West Palm Beach site that they’re set to buy from billionaire Jeff Greene. Greene is selling the property for about $100 million, a source told The Real Deal. The developer duo have plans for a pair of 31-story condo towers at the 1.6-acre site at 2085 North Flagler Drive, the South Florida Business Journal reported. The land is near Northwood Village and across from the waterfront Currie Park, which is undergoing a $35 million renovation. Records show Greene’s LLC paid $1.5 million for the […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/18/terra-bh-group-plan-condo-towers-in-west-palm-beach/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Eman Elshahawy, Katherine Kallergis","publishDate":"2026-06-18T22:06:22.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FTerra-BH-to-pay-100M-for-billionaire-Jeff-Greenes-West-Palm-land-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"terra-bh-to-pay-100m-for-billionaire-jeff-greenes-west-palm-land"},{"id":"kft3gc","archiveId":"dms0x1","title":"South Florida woman turns ALS journey into mission to raise awareness, inspire others","excerpt":"In Tuesday’s Miami Proud we’re spotlighting the Walk to Defeat ALS and the people working to bring hope to families facing this devastating disease. CBS News Miami’s Najahe Sherman shows us why the fight against ALS is stronger than ever.","content":"In Tuesday’s Miami Proud we’re spotlighting the Walk to Defeat ALS and the people working to bring hope to families facing this devastating disease. CBS News Miami’s Najahe Sherman shows us why the fight against ALS is stronger than ever.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-woman-turns-als-journey-into-mission-to-raise-awareness-inspire-others/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-23T10:44:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2F4129f941-deac-40b2-8712-cf360989fda2%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ffc3d7007d7918cc374b1811f2d932a8e%2F278c49825200f5dd6181ee64554dcaad.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-woman-turns-als-journey-into-mission-to-raise-awareness-inspire-others"},{"id":"gq5h07","archiveId":"oqo0zq","title":"LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns amid FBI investigation","excerpt":"Nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced his resignation as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Sunday.LAUSD staff said they had received a letter of resignation.\"The Board remains steadfast in its","content":"Nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced his resignation as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Sunday.LAUSD staff said they had received a letter of resignation.\"The Board remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring stability, continuity, and continued progress through strong leadership,\" the district said in a statement posted on its website. \"Our focus remains unchanged: providing every student with a high-quality education, supporting our dedicated workforce, and maintaining the trust of the communities we serve.\"Carvalho released a statement through his attorney on Monday, highlighting the progress the district was able to make under his tenure. \"It has been a great honor to serve you,\" the statement said. \"Over the past four years, together, we have made historic progress &mdash; gains that belong to our students, our educators, staff, and our communities.\"The statement said that placing students first always guided his work and he believes the schools need to remain focused on the students and learning without distraction. \"I leave grateful &mdash; to our students and families, whose protection we prioritized, for trusting us, to our exceptional and hard-working teachers, leaders, and staff at every level for their tireless dedication, to our valued partners, and to the community for the privilege of serving,\" the statement said. \"I will miss all of you and will continue to pray for the success, health, and wellbeing of every student and family in our District.\"In February, the FBI served a series of search warrants at Carvalho's home and the Los Angeles Unified School District's headquarters. Sources told CBS News that the FBI also raided a Florida residence linked to Carvalho. The reason for the warrants is unknown after the FBI confirmed that the underlying affidavit remained under seal. Law enforcement sources told CBS News that the investigations in both states are directly related to Carvalho. It's not clear what, if any, wrongdoing Carvalho is accused of. The FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office would not comment on the investigation in February, which is standard until potential charges are filed. Prior to joining LAUSD in 2022, Carvalho served as superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.A source with direct knowledge of the matter said the investigation predates the Trump administration and is a probe into allegations that Carvalho may have received kickbacks from a business while still superintendent of the Miami school district. The source added that the investigation is not directly tied to the LAUSD or Carvalho's work at the district, and that there is no known culpability or connection to LAUSD. More than a week after the search warrants were executed, attorneys representing Carvalho issued a statement denying any wrongdoing and stating that the superintendent \"has always acted in the best interests of students and within the bounds of the law.\" \"Mr. Carvalho remains confident that the evidence will ultimately demonstrate that he acted appropriately and in the best interests of students,\" the statement said. \"We hope the School Board reinstates him promptly to his position as Superintendent.\"Carvalho, who started a four-year, $1.7 million deal earlier this year, has been on paid administrative leave for the last four months.On Monday, the union United Teachers Los Angeles shared a statement that said Carvalho's resignation \"does not come as a surprise.\"\"As the Board considers the next chapter for LAUSD, we urge them to select a superintendent who is deeply committed to public education. Our students deserve a leader who listens to their needs and works in partnership with educators, educational staff, and families to strengthen the schools our communities rely on,\" the statement said. \"Most importantly, the next superintendent must ensure that district resources are invested where they matter most: in our schools and classrooms, not in billions of dollars' worth of outside contracts. UTLA will continue to hold district leadership accountable to that commitment.\" The LAUSD is the nation's second-largest public school district.The district said Andr&eacute;s Chait will remain acting superintendent until a permanent decision is made.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/lausd-superintendent-alberto-carvalho-resigns-amid-fbi-investigation/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Matthew  Rodriguez","publishDate":"2026-06-23T00:34:15.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2025%2F07%2F22%2F36323e60-71b0-48a9-a638-d7c94546a087%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F62fd36a1d70f6bb21592f9366237c020%2Fgettyimages-2175435500.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lausd-superintendent-alberto-carvalho-resigns-amid-fbi-investigation"},{"id":"7mdm6d","archiveId":"yzj2zf","title":"Smoke and heat persist in South Florida as storms shift air quality","excerpt":"Wildfire smoke lingers across Miami-Dade and Broward, with shifting winds and storms moving haze from one community to another. Expect high humidity, heat near 100 degrees, and only brief relief from scattered storms before drier, hotter days later in the week.","content":"Wildfire smoke lingers across Miami-Dade and Broward, with shifting winds and storms moving haze from one community to another. Expect high humidity, heat near 100 degrees, and only brief relief from scattered storms before drier, hotter days later in the week.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/smoke-and-heat-persist-in-south-florida-as-storms-shift-air-quality/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:30:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Fbd50579e-df87-4dfe-a4a3-f54897fc74fb%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fca7dad6e8dba34d452aad0dbff657734%2F7be2d192b9953feb87bacfcbcb8ef1bc.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"smoke-and-heat-persist-in-south-florida-as-storms-shift-air-quality"},{"id":"4tzec5","archiveId":"grwha2","title":"Scores of Brazilian fans gather across Miami for pre-game rituals ahead of World Cup match with Scotland","excerpt":"Fresh off the adrenaline from eliminating Haiti’s chances of reaching the knockout stage, Brazilian fans are riding high on finishing group play strong against Scotland at Miami Stadium, Wednesday. While Scotland’s Tartan Army braved the intense South Florida heat to serenade Miami on their march to","content":"Fresh off the adrenaline from eliminating Haiti’s chances of reaching the knockout stage, Brazilian fans are riding high on finishing group play strong against Scotland at Miami Stadium, Wednesday. While Scotland’s Tartan Army braved the intense South Florida heat to serenade Miami on their march to loanDepot Park for a Marlins game, Brazilian fans opted for special pre-game rituals days before the two countries meet on the pitch. A sea of green and yellow flooded a Wynwood restaurant, with Brazilians waving flags and playing Latin beats inside. “Go Brazil!” a group of young fans said. After Friday’s dominant 3-0 win over Haiti, Brazilian fans flocked to South Florida, with hundreds enjoying tropical conditions on the beach and many making their way to sports bars and restaurants across Miami. No matter their age, every Brazilian fan remained highly confident their fellow countrymen will go all the way in the tournament. “Brazil is gonna win the World Cup,” said Brazilian fan Tinah Macedo. “Brazil’s going to win,” said a young fan. Brazilian art has also taken center stage with stunning jaguar sculptures for fans to see. “She’s in neon colors. Her name is ‘Neon Botánica’ and she brings Brazil botánica in all aspects and patterns,” said artist Leticia Nunes. Some Brazilian fans said the electric atmosphere for soccer in South Florida reminds them of their home country. “The energy, the happiness, the Latin culture so I feel much like home,” said a Brazilian fan. “We walked yesterday night and saw little Brazilian boys playing on the street like I used to do when I was a child so, yeah, soccer is everything for us,” said a Brazilian fan. Ronald Nazário, the son of legendary Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo, agreed with his countrymen, saying that Miami was the perfect place for his team to have a match. “It’s a blessing to be here, to get to experience this firsthand,” said Nazário. “I really wanna see once more Brazil being the World Cup winner. Last time that it happened, I was 2 years old.” In the days leading up to Brazil’s game, some fans have specific rituals they enjoy. 7News cameras captured a group, including one fan in a costume riding a dinosaur, dancing to get hyped up. One fan played Brazilian beats on his drum at a Wynwood sports bar to elevate the excitement with fans. “This is called surdo, it’s the bass,” said the Brazilian drummer. The musician said this was his 11th World Cup. It’s also his second with his trusty drum in hand, which he believes is a good luck charm for his team. “Like we say in Brazil, the team that wins will keep winning. We don’t change so I keep bringing this all the time and it has brought two World Cup titles,” he said. Other members of the fandom spent part of their Monday enjoying traditional Brazilian dishes. “We’re serving our torresmo in Portuguese, but in English it’s our crispy pork belly,” said a bar employee. Whether they’re dancing to music or getting a taste of home, those who were lucky enough to snag tickets to Wednesday’s game said the pain on their pockets is more than worth it for the once-in-a-lifetime experience. “I’m really poor right now because we bought the tickets and it’s really expensive,” said Nicolas Schettine, who traveled from Brazil to see the game. Schettine said it’s best to just focus on living in the moment instead of getting caught up on the price. “We’re just forgetting about it, you know, we’re just hanging out, drink some beer, enjoy some [of the] Brazilian mood here in Miami,” said Schettine. The Brazil-Scotland match is scheduled to kickoff at 6 p.m., Wednesday. Nazário told 7News he will likely be attending the match alongside his father before returning to Wynwood to be with fans.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/scores-of-brazilian-fans-gather-across-miami-for-pre-game-rituals-ahead-of-world-cup-match-with-scotland/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:49:47.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062226-brazil-fans-before-world-cup-vs-scotland.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scores-of-brazilian-fans-gather-across-miami-for-pre-game-rituals-ahead-of-world-cup-match-with-scot"},{"id":"wbo7lc","archiveId":"9i7gd3","title":"Winter Music Conference announces Miami return for 2027","excerpt":"The annual gathering will take place in March 24-26, at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel with panels, networking, workshops, and events.","content":"The annual gathering will take place in March 24-26, at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel with panels, networking, workshops, and events.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/winter-music-conference-announces-miami-return-for-2027-40559348/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Osvaldo Espino","publishDate":"2026-06-19T12:46:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FWMC.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"winter-music-conference-announces-miami-return-for-2027"},{"id":"29jw2","archiveId":"b56ywm","title":"Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage","excerpt":"A crowd of more than 70,000 people witnessed history in Arlington, Texas, on Monday afternoon as soccer icon Lionel Messi scored the 17th and 18th goals in his FIFA World Cup career, setting the all-time record for the tournament and leading Argentina to a 2-0 victory against Austria.Messi passed Ge","content":"A crowd of more than 70,000 people witnessed history in Arlington, Texas, on Monday afternoon as soccer icon Lionel Messi scored the 17th and 18th goals in his FIFA World Cup career, setting the all-time record for the tournament and leading Argentina to a 2-0 victory against Austria.Messi passed Germany's Miroslav Klose for the record, sending a left-footed strike into the back of the net in the 38th minute that gave Argentina a 1-0 lead against Austria in Group J play. Messi nearly had the record earlier in the game, but he missed a penalty kick wide right, leaving the crowd stunned.The goal came two days before Messi's 39th birthday and amid the concern of an ailing father back at home. It was the sixth consecutive World Cup game in which Messi has scored a goal.\"There were moments when I was really angry about missing the penalty, but I was able to make up for it,\" Messi said. In the waning seconds of injury time, Messi extended his record by sending a shot through several defenders after Schlager turned away his first attempt. He entered the game even with Germany striker Miroslav Klose, who scored 16 goals over four World Cups from 2002-14.Messi added another goal in the stoppage time, sealing the victory for Argentina and securing a place in the knockout round.Messi was only in position to set the record on Monday because he netted his first career FIFA World Cup hat trick in Argentina's opening game against Algeria. Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Michael Steele / Getty Images Two days before his 39th birthday and with an ailing father back home, Messi celebrated twice with teammates to the delight of the decidedly pro-Argentine crowd at the sold-out home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. Most of those fans were wearing Messi's familiar No. 10 jersey with white and blue stripes, dwarfing the small pockets of red-clad Austrian supporters under the retractable roof that offered air-conditioned comfort on the second day of what is sure to be another hot Texas summer. The scoring record came 40 years to the day since Maradona's \"goal of the century\" - another No. 10 who made a solo run from the other side of midfield to give Argentina a two-goal lead in a 2-1 victory over England in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals in Mexico City. Argentina went on to win the title. Messi joined Just Fontaine and Jairzinho as the only players to score in six straight World Cup games. Argentina extended its winning streak in the tournament to eight since a shocking loss to Saudi Arabia in its 2022 opener in Qatar. Messi has scored all five of Argentina goals in the tournament and has 12 World Cup goals since turning 35. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner as soccer's best player in Europe had his first World Cup hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in its Group J opener last week in Kansas City. Austria, which opened with a 3-1 victory over Jordan, can advance with a win over Algeria on Saturday in Kansas City.Fans in North Texas could have another chance to see Messi add to his record on Saturday if he takes the pitch as Argentina takes on Jordan at 9 p.m. for the final match of the Group Stage.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/lionel-messi-record-goal-fifa-world-cup-dallas-stadium/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Rosenbaum","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:30:36.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F17f47479-ed3c-4f95-960d-db4dc1e4c7f9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F2f12c71ec6e42cd5aff3c97775d79087%2Fgettyimages-2282792309.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"messi-sets-world-cup-scoring-record-as-defending-champion-argentina-advances-to-knockout-stage"},{"id":"lkvwfj","archiveId":"1frtok","title":"Verdict Watch: Jury deliberates in George Pino’s fatal boat crash trial","excerpt":"Jurors are deciding the fate of real estate developer George Pino, charged in the boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero reports from the courthouse as the community awaits a verdict.","content":"Jurors are deciding the fate of real estate developer George Pino, charged in the boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero reports from the courthouse as the community awaits a verdict.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/verdict-watch-jury-deliberates-in-george-pinos-fatal-boat-crash-trial/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:21:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F0d91fd3e-385c-4264-8452-fbf3c57f464d%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ff300601e62f5f616ee63af49cc575a41%2F7501659349a9f18784f1815b6ce131a5.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"verdict-watch-jury-deliberates-in-george-pinos-fatal-boat-crash-trial"},{"id":"ujvn44","archiveId":"8m5ck1","title":"A deadly collapse at a Florida condo happened slowly over several weeks, probe finds","excerpt":"MIAMI (AP) — The deadly destruction of a Florida beachfront condominium actually started weeks before it collapsed into a pile of rubble in the middle of the night, killing 98 people in 2021, federal investigators found in a final report issued Monday. The National Institute of Standards and Technol","content":"MIAMI (AP) — The deadly destruction of a Florida beachfront condominium actually started weeks before it collapsed into a pile of rubble in the middle of the night, killing 98 people in 2021, federal investigators found in a final report issued Monday. The National Institute of Standards and Technology said in the report that two connections between garage columns and the pool deck started to fail around early June. The combination of a structure design that did not meet building codes and alterations made to it over its 40 years meant that the other parts of the pool deck weren’t strong enough to withstand the extra load, leading to the type of slow-motion collapse. “When building structures are designed and built to required codes and standards, they have margins against failure, meaning they should be able to support much more load than they are expected to bear,” said Judith Mitrani-Reiser, who co-led the investigation. “In the case of Champlain Towers South, these margins against failure were too narrow from the start.” The report underscores findings that have trickled in since the collapse, which showcase weeks of building distress and deeper-seated problems. Most residents were asleep when the building in Surfside, Florida, a few miles north of Miami, collapsed into a huge pile of rubble at 1:22 a.m. on June 24, 2021. A Miami judge approved a more than $1 billion settlement for personal injury and wrongful death claims from the disaster. Harley Tropin, who represented the families of victims and survivors in a class-action lawsuit, declined to comment on the new report. The structure didn’t meet the building codes in place at the time and the building’s construction did not follow the design, the report explains. Work done later around the pool — when heavy planters, sand and pavers were added — “further diminished the margins against failure, as did long-term degradation from corrosion,” the report says. Photos taken by people at the building in the weeks before the collapse show a long crack in a planter wall on the pool deck as well as cracks in the corner where the planter wall met a planter box, according to the NIST report. Another person told investigators that three weeks before the collapse, part of a gate just down from the planter wall had dipped slightly down, causing it to become jammed, the NIST report says. The companies responsible for designing and building the original structure in the late 1970s are no longer in operation. After the collapse, state legislators enacted a law in 2022 requiring condo associations to have sufficient reserves to cover major repairs. Some residents were caught off guard by hefty fees imposed to cover years of deferred maintenance expenses required to bring their buildings into compliance with the law’s standards. That led to another law providing condo associations and residents more flexibility in handling the costs.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/a-deadly-collapse-at-a-florida-condo-happened-slowly-over-several-weeks-probe-finds/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:30:57.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062226-drone-video-of-surfside-collapse.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"a-deadly-collapse-at-a-florida-condo-happened-slowly-over-several-weeks-probe-finds"},{"id":"at5ero","archiveId":"yd2xhf","title":"Columbus alums Boozer and Mendoza take over NBA and NFL drafts, leading the way for next generation","excerpt":"Columbus High School turned out the top pick in this year’s NFL draft and now the Explorers might produce the NBA’s top pick Tuesday night. Miami’s Columbus High School, with just over 1,700 students, has been the center of attention in the NFL and the NBA. In Tuesday’s NBA draft, former Columbus an","content":"Columbus High School turned out the top pick in this year’s NFL draft and now the Explorers might produce the NBA’s top pick Tuesday night. Miami’s Columbus High School, with just over 1,700 students, has been the center of attention in the NFL and the NBA. In Tuesday’s NBA draft, former Columbus and Duke star Cameron Boozer is projected to be a top 5 pick. Under head coach Jorge Milo, Boozer helped lead the Explorers to four straight state championship titles and the 2025 Chipotle Nationals championship. “He’s our guy, you know, he’s been our guy and I’m really, really excited for him,” said Milo. As a freshman at Duke, he was the AP Player of the Year. “You could see the greatness, you could see the level of focus, the discipline, and I just think that the everyday habits, how he showed up every day, he has an attention to detail, obviously, he’s a talented kid,” said Milo. Boozer’s legacy at Columbus lives on for the next generation of players. “He’s a big role model around here, he always pushes us, he set a big standard here, he’s pushing everybody to be the best they can here,” said Columbus forward Jordan Fisher. “He’s a big brother to me and stuff like that, throughout the program too.” Former Columbus quarterback Fernando Mendoza has also been a role model at his former high school. He was part of their 2019 state championship team and the Heisman Trophy winner most recently led the Indiana Hoosiers to its first national championship in January. Mendoza was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the NFL’s first overall pick in April. “You can’t write a better story than this, definitely puts us on the map,” said Columbus Football Head Coach Dave Dunn . “He, you know, great young man and great representative of our school and just, you know, his kind of trajectory and his career, it’s been really enjoyable to watch.” Mendoza’s impact is still felt by the school’s players. “He just shows us how to be a good person in life, you know, how to be a man,” said Columbus quarterback Kai Moore. “He doesn’t just show us how to play football or how to play quarterback and things like that, he shows it off the field, he shows us life skills, he’s truly been a blessing and a favor to Christopher Columbus in the way he’s been a leader.” There are a total of 13 Columbus alum either playing or coaching in the NFL, MLB, and the NBA, and Canes Football coach Mario Cristobal is also a proud Columbus alumni.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/columbus-alums-boozer-and-mendoza-take-over-nba-and-nfl-drafts-leading-the-way-for-next-generation/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:59:25.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062226-fernando-mendoza-at-columbus.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"columbus-alums-boozer-and-mendoza-take-over-nba-and-nfl-drafts-leading-the-way-for-next-generation"},{"id":"iktriw","archiveId":"dicpw0","title":"George Pino found \"not guilty\" in fatal boating crash that killed Lucy Fernandez","excerpt":"A Miami jury has acquitted George Pino of all charges in the 2022 boating accident that claimed the life of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. The emotional verdict comes after four years of legal battles and public scrutiny, leaving Fernandez’s family devastated but resolute in their campaign for boating ","content":"A Miami jury has acquitted George Pino of all charges in the 2022 boating accident that claimed the life of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. The emotional verdict comes after four years of legal battles and public scrutiny, leaving Fernandez’s family devastated but resolute in their campaign for boating safety reforms, which led to the passage of \"Lucy’s Law\" in Florida last year.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/george-pino-found-not-guilty-in-fatal-boating-crash-that-killed-lucy-fernandez/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-23T01:41:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F23%2F2fa98631-84b0-44ad-b230-84ad1298e47e%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F2a0ce054dd4344036d59ee8038c4c00a%2F51a13644cfbbf2d2eb3f2e1008907044.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"george-pino-found-not-guilty-in-fatal-boating-crash-that-killed-lucy-fernandez"},{"id":"ayzo3g","archiveId":"jpyo8p","title":"Rep. Frederica Wilson endorses Oliver Gilbert in crowded Florida congressional race","excerpt":"Congresswoman Frederica Wilson throws her support behind Miami-Dade Commissioner and former Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert for Florida’s 24th District. The endorsement comes as seven Democrats compete to succeed her in Congress.","content":"Congresswoman Frederica Wilson throws her support behind Miami-Dade Commissioner and former Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert for Florida’s 24th District. The endorsement comes as seven Democrats compete to succeed her in Congress.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/rep-frederica-wilson-endorses-oliver-gilbert-in-crowded-florida-congressional-race/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:23:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Fa77021b4-3fc6-43a8-8af8-9671be3b4e4c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F463f876fa6b70017e27b45502515b63b%2F010b664e595689d14a37abc5c0ee3eaf.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"rep-frederica-wilson-endorses-oliver-gilbert-in-crowded-florida-congressional-race"},{"id":"phrjtg","archiveId":"ddrgqz","title":"BugTopia arrives at Zoo Miami: Giant insect exhibit opens this weekend","excerpt":"Experience BugTopia at Zoo Miami starting this Saturday! See larger-than-life insects and learn how bugs help balance nature. Featured species include the Mexican redknee tarantula and Madagascan sunset moth. Exhibit runs through Oct. 31.","content":"Experience BugTopia at Zoo Miami starting this Saturday! See larger-than-life insects and learn how bugs help balance nature. Featured species include the Mexican redknee tarantula and Madagascan sunset moth. Exhibit runs through Oct. 31.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/bugtopia-arrives-at-zoo-miami-giant-insect-exhibit-opens-this-weekend/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:15:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F48634f95-684f-4700-aaf2-89290edab19a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F0d7778332b605c31346c4bdc48183f74%2F3f6313c498f8dc3fc16b72d5e50e9ac8.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bugtopia-arrives-at-zoo-miami-giant-insect-exhibit-opens-this-weekend"},{"id":"r2twco","archiveId":"d4fejx","title":"Shania Twain announces new album reflecting on her journey","excerpt":"Shania Twain is getting ready to share a personal chapter of her life with fans. The singer says a new album this summer will take listeners back to where it all began. Country music expert Alex Miranda has the deets on why fans might want to dust off their cowboy hats and clear some space on their ","content":"Shania Twain is getting ready to share a personal chapter of her life with fans. The singer says a new album this summer will take listeners back to where it all began. Country music expert Alex Miranda has the deets on why fans might want to dust off their cowboy hats and clear some space on their playlist. Shania Twain is returning to her roots. The country icon says fans can expect new music this summer, including an album that tells the story of her journey before fame. Gather round, Shania fans, the singer’s got something important to tell you. Shania Twain: “I’m definitely working on new music. I have new music coming out this summer.” The songs on this project are all about influences that shaped her as an artist and as a person. Shania Twain: “The whole album is, I would say, a story. All reflecting on my youth. My youth, from my beginnings to when I got my record contract. So there’s so much about my career, about my music that people don’t know.” Like stuff that happened between her early years and her rise to international stardom. Shania Twain: “So that’s the gap I want to fill. That’s what I want to share with everybody. So that is the story of this album. It’s all about a reflection of my environment, my surroundings as a child, as a teenager. The music that influenced me, all of the variety of that, going back to the very country western flavor.” Shania says the first single, “Dirty Rosie,” captures the spirit of her 10-year-old self driving her dad’s truck to work to support the family. Shania Twain: “It’s all-encompassing. The title track is all-encompassing, and I’m really excited about sharing it. I’m just excited about sharing all of me.” The country star’s life wasn’t always easy growing up, but Shania says songwriting gave her a chance to escape and explore a world bigger than her small town. Shania Twain: “All of my imagination went into my songwriting, and that is where I traveled, and that is where I explored the world.” Shania’s new album drops July 24 and promises an intimate look at the life experiences and musical influences that helped create one of country music’s biggest stars.","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/shania-twain-announces-new-album-reflecting-on-her-journey/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:46:16.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062226-Shania-Twain-announces-new-album-reflecting-on-her-journey.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"shania-twain-announces-new-album-reflecting-on-her-journey"},{"id":"nwkvi6","archiveId":"dn8ykq","title":"Hurricane season tips: Affordable ways to flood-proof your South Florida home","excerpt":"Flooding is the costliest U.S. disaster—just an inch can cause $25,000 in damage. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor shares expert advice and budget-friendly steps to protect your home this hurricane season, from waterproof tape to impact windows.","content":"Flooding is the costliest U.S. disaster—just an inch can cause $25,000 in damage. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor shares expert advice and budget-friendly steps to protect your home this hurricane season, from waterproof tape to impact windows.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/hurricane-season-tips-affordable-ways-to-flood-proof-your-south-florida-home/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:11:00.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F79920937-4b99-4f71-82ae-5a846ef3b8a5%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fda30cabcec96059bbf9f9993911e48d0%2F27619baf89dec6a89a39b74857f5d91d.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hurricane-season-tips-affordable-ways-to-flood-proof-your-south-florida-home"},{"id":"7cxbh7","archiveId":"524x9o","title":"Elevator finally fixed at Parkwood Condos after 5 weeks out of service","excerpt":"Relief for residents at 7240 Fontainebleau Blvd near Doral as a broken elevator is repaired after weeks of hardship. Many elderly and disabled residents felt stranded until Miami-Dade officials confirmed the elevator had passed inspection and was back in service.","content":"Relief for residents at 7240 Fontainebleau Blvd near Doral as a broken elevator is repaired after weeks of hardship. Many elderly and disabled residents felt stranded until Miami-Dade officials confirmed the elevator had passed inspection and was back in service.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/elevator-finally-fixed-at-parkwood-condos-after-5-weeks-out-of-service/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:07:00.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Feaab12e1-572e-41db-9dda-3a4c4c9a366b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F295ba8e8b3a338575e96b11fea0f900d%2Ffa0df5180d0d88a31674155883ac2b34.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"elevator-finally-fixed-at-parkwood-condos-after-5-weeks-out-of-service"},{"id":"eyzcur","archiveId":"q94cum","title":"Miami-Dade teen accused of fatally stabbing stepfather inside family home, deputies say","excerpt":"A family is in mourning after the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office says an 18-year-old man stabbed his stepfather to death over Father's Day weekend.\"This is a quiet neighborhood. I'm surprised this even happened,\" said a neighbor who did not want to be identified.Investigators say the stabbing happened ","content":"A family is in mourning after the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office says an 18-year-old man stabbed his stepfather to death over Father's Day weekend.\"This is a quiet neighborhood. I'm surprised this even happened,\" said a neighbor who did not want to be identified.Investigators say the stabbing happened inside a home on Northeast 148th Street in northeast Miami-Dade early Saturday morning. Authorities allege 18-year-old Juan Gonzalez stabbed his stepfather to death.According to the arrest report, the victim had fallen asleep while seated at the dining room table. Investigators say Gonzalez then produced multiple sharp objects, struck his stepfather multiple times and killed him.When deputies arrived, they found the victim dead inside the home.\"Police made everyone come out of the house. They blocked the road off, brought the body out. It was crazy. Everybody was crying,\" a neighbor said.Investigators say surveillance footage showed Gonzalez adjusting the position of cameras inside the home before the killing. The arrest report also states Gonzalez told his mother that he had left his stepfather unconscious.According to the report, investigators executing a search warrant recovered \"a blood-stained knife, a blood-stained sword and a blood-stained ax.\"It remains unclear what led up to the fatal stabbing.Gonzalez is being held without bond and faces a charge of first-degree murder.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-dade-teen-accused-of-fatally-stabbing-stepfather-inside-family-home-deputies-say/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Anna  McAllister","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:57:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F05%2F15%2Fc2e338e1-87fe-4e81-b4e3-af27bd9c4cac%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa54bb75e12b16d46925d93c79dbc6124%2Fgettyimages-1801085827.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-teen-accused-of-fatally-stabbing-stepfather-inside-family-home-deputies-say"},{"id":"xhwol7","archiveId":"de9j3m","title":"Bench trial begins for South Florida mother accused of drowning toddler; defense cites COVID-induced psychosis","excerpt":"A bench trial began Monday for a South Florida woman accused of drowning her 15-month-old daughter, with her defense team arguing she was temporarily insane due to a psychotic episode linked to COVID-19.Jurors were not present because the case is being decided by a judge.During opening statements, a","content":"A bench trial began Monday for a South Florida woman accused of drowning her 15-month-old daughter, with her defense team arguing she was temporarily insane due to a psychotic episode linked to COVID-19.Jurors were not present because the case is being decided by a judge.During opening statements, attorneys for Precious Bland played body camera footage recorded as first responders treated her after police say they found her daughter dead in a bathtub in 2021.\"God is coming back,\" Bland said in the footage.\"Satan is a deceiver,\" she later said.Bland's attorney, Larry Handfield, argued the footage demonstrates that his client was experiencing hallucinations and a severe mental health crisis.\"This was a person that was suffering from hallucinations. That was suffering from a mental defect,\" Handfield told the court.Prosecutors charged Bland with murder after investigators said she confessed to drowning her daughter. Handfield argued Bland was suffering from a psychotic episode brought on by COVID-19 and noted that both the defense's expert and the prosecution's expert concluded she was experiencing psychosis at the time.\"These were voices in her head that were directing her and telling her what to do,\" Handfield said.Bland appeared subdued during the proceedings and at times struggled to keep her eyes open as prosecutors delivered their opening statements.Prosecutors argued that while Bland may have been suffering from mental health issues, she still understood what she was doing.\"She was verbalizing that the baby needed to stop breathing. So she was holding her down to make sure she stopped breathing,\" a prosecutor said during opening statements.The state also challenged the defense's argument that COVID-19 caused the child's death.\"COVID is not the issue in this case. There will be no clear and convincing evidence that COVID made this defendant drown her 1-year-old daughter,\" the prosecutor said.Bland's husband, Evan Bland, testified that his wife had been acting unusually on the day of the child's death.\"I'm a victim. My family is a victim. And yeah, I mean Precious is a victim in this as well,\" he told the court.Handfield said he is not seeking to have Bland institutionalized, arguing that both psychological evaluators determined that level of treatment was unnecessary. Instead, he is pursuing a temporary insanity defense.The trial is expected to continue for several more days before a judge reaches a verdict.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/bench-trial-begins-for-south-florida-mother-accused-of-drowning-toddler-defense-cites-covid-induced-psychosis/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steve  Maugeri","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:54:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F5b4e0690-fec4-42ec-ade3-9928fd7f2d65%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F429272702c37f3df66b2248cb1021bec%2Fsnapshot-2026-06-22t174140-525.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bench-trial-begins-for-south-florida-mother-accused-of-drowning-toddler-defense-cites-covid-induced-"},{"id":"n41l3b","archiveId":"yoa270","title":"Body cam footage shown at trial of South Florida mother accused of drowning infant","excerpt":"Jurors view police body cam video as Precious Bland stands trial for allegedly drowning her 15-month-old daughter and stabbing two others. The defense claims she suffered a psychotic episode, while prosecutors argue she knew her actions.","content":"Jurors view police body cam video as Precious Bland stands trial for allegedly drowning her 15-month-old daughter and stabbing two others. The defense claims she suffered a psychotic episode, while prosecutors argue she knew her actions.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/body-cam-footage-shown-at-trial-of-south-florida-mother-accused-of-drowning-infant/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:47:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F5b4463e1-81a4-43a2-98c4-557518839fca%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F47d33b458c04e15145e222498b1df744%2F1400e46b4958a73c9246f5ac03c3be5f.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"body-cam-footage-shown-at-trial-of-south-florida-mother-accused-of-drowning-infant"},{"id":"skqvsp","archiveId":"idwrhq","title":"Miami Shores Police Chief speaks about weekend police-involved shooting after reported disturbance involving edged weapons","excerpt":"Miami Shores Police Chief Dave Golt is speaking with CBS News Miami after one of his officers shot an armed man with whom he had a confrontation on Sunday.Golt said, \"There was a confrontation at which time the officer did discharge his weapon.\" Video on social media shows the man surrounded by para","content":"Miami Shores Police Chief Dave Golt is speaking with CBS News Miami after one of his officers shot an armed man with whom he had a confrontation on Sunday.Golt said, \"There was a confrontation at which time the officer did discharge his weapon.\" Video on social media shows the man surrounded by paramedics and police before he was taken to Ryder Trauma Center. Golt said the man is not being identified and no information will be released on his condition at this time. According to police, they were called to Tropical Chevrolet at N.E. 88th St. and Biscayne Boulevard at 2:13 p.m. on Sunday after reports that a man with two large-edged weapons was causing a disturbance. Golt spoke with CBS News Miami about the details of the case. He said, \"We received a call about a disturbance at Tropical Chevrolet. Our officer responded and they told us the subject had weapons on him. By the time the officer arrived he had left the scene. However, he was located by another officer at 86th Street and Biscayne Boulevard.\" -- which is just one block south of the Village of Miami Shores and in the City of Miami.Golt could not say what the disturbance was about.\"I can only tell you that he came in with weapons and that was a concern to the dealership,\" he said.Golt could not say if his department had a history with the suspect or knew who he was.\"At this point, that is part of the investigation, and as you know, this is early on and we can not release information on this,\" Golt said.CBS News Miami asked if police were often called to make split-second decisions and he said,\"It's dangerous. It is a profession that requires officers to understand what they are doing and to be able to make those decisions.\" \"We want our officers to come in to work and do their job and go home safe and that is what they should be doing. That is always a concern, the health and well being of officers. That is important to us,\" Golt said.Golt says the officer is also not being identified at this point, and that no one else was injured. He stated the officer will be on administrative duties for a while and stressed this was an isolated case. CBS News Miami reached out to Tropical Chevrolet but they declined to comment.The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating the use of force by the officer, which is standard procedure in such cases.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-shores-police-chief-speaks-about-weekend-police-involved-shooting/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Peter  D&#039;Oench","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:42:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F67a5fc69-204b-44b3-9c35-b9c913fc0e6a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F5544b60635d7ba087d90cae01942f2ad%2Fsnapshot-2026-06-22t171257-072.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-shores-police-chief-speaks-about-weekend-police-involved-shooting-after-reported-disturbance-i"},{"id":"ukhp1c","archiveId":"lpmlxl","title":"Father’s Day tragedy: Miami-Dade teen charged with stepfather’s murder","excerpt":"An 18-year-old is accused of fatally stabbing his stepfather while he slept in their northeast Miami-Dade home. The family is mourning as police investigate the motive behind the deadly Father’s Day weekend attack.","content":"An 18-year-old is accused of fatally stabbing his stepfather while he slept in their northeast Miami-Dade home. The family is mourning as police investigate the motive behind the deadly Father’s Day weekend attack.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/fathers-day-tragedy-miami-dade-teen-charged-with-stepfathers-murder/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:40:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Fdc38cb35-6f34-4a13-a14d-1cf3f9395bd8%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F78d5688b0148aa13224e3d1e88561b25%2F7e3fd26e8a2a460ced2327e59166d4b3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fathers-day-tragedy-miami-dade-teen-charged-with-stepfathers-murder"},{"id":"fqlvmf","archiveId":"iyqe3x","title":"South Florida gas prices drop nearly $1: Will relief at the pump last?","excerpt":"Average gas prices in South Florida have fallen to $3.62 a gallon, down almost $1 in a month. Experts say ongoing U.S.-Iran peace talks and increased oil supply are key, but future prices depend on global stability.","content":"Average gas prices in South Florida have fallen to $3.62 a gallon, down almost $1 in a month. Experts say ongoing U.S.-Iran peace talks and increased oil supply are key, but future prices depend on global stability.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-gas-prices-drop-nearly-1-will-relief-at-the-pump-last/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:31:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F10f29e15-3d53-4691-88a2-c06ee44c7fa0%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F1ff28d624564d489edaf3e941f022556%2F3da80da53aaff3f1fa050b54527716ed.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-gas-prices-drop-nearly-1-will-relief-at-the-pump-last"},{"id":"93fyir","archiveId":"ovlae2","title":"Scotland’s Tartan Army invades Miami: Thousands of fans pack loanDepot Park","excerpt":"A football frenzy sweeps South Florida as thousands of Scotland supporters descend on Miami for the big match. The Tartan Army brings energy—and kilts—to loanDepot Park, joining Marlins fans for a night of baseball and celebration.","content":"A football frenzy sweeps South Florida as thousands of Scotland supporters descend on Miami for the big match. The Tartan Army brings energy—and kilts—to loanDepot Park, joining Marlins fans for a night of baseball and celebration.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/scotlands-tartan-army-invades-miami-thousands-of-fans-pack-loandepot-park/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:29:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Fdb7a298c-adc4-4812-a1ed-1c29ad461271%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fc2a309e036e9ef0ac6125513fa90a68f%2Fa146bf6800d909215a15c77d5e447b83.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scotlands-tartan-army-invades-miami-thousands-of-fans-pack-loandepot-park"},{"id":"mg3nsz","archiveId":"75hdw3","title":"NEXT Weather tracks South Florida threats: Severe storms, smoke, and extreme heat","excerpt":"Severe thunderstorms spark warnings and strong winds in the Everglades while smoke drifts toward Miami-Dade, triggering an air quality alert. Expect isolated storms and dangerous heat to continue as rain chances drop later this week.","content":"Severe thunderstorms spark warnings and strong winds in the Everglades while smoke drifts toward Miami-Dade, triggering an air quality alert. Expect isolated storms and dangerous heat to continue as rain chances drop later this week.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/next-weather-tracks-south-florida-threats-severe-storms-smoke-and-extreme-heat/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:27:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F7e72b9a8-128e-4a01-8f2b-a7fa9d75b265%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F7ce1383af65821dead087d6d4198a519%2F570a6c177a749fc92c2023c1251de0e6.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"next-weather-tracks-south-florida-threats-severe-storms-smoke-and-extreme-heat"},{"id":"xr0h87","archiveId":"z108mp","title":"FBI raids former Miami-Dade superintendent Alberto Carvalho's house in L.A.","excerpt":"Former Miami-Dade superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned as head of Los Angeles schools amid a federal investigation that included searches of his home and district offices.","content":"Former Miami-Dade superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned as head of Los Angeles schools amid a federal investigation that included searches of his home and district offices.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/fbi-raids-former-miami-dade-superintendent-alberto-carvalhos-house-in-l-a/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:24:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Fddcdf2f8-871b-48aa-8f45-eb62e46bab67%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F5818a9628ffb37d093b931fa4c033e5f%2F8dc1c1bd8f3efaab6785c551e326afb1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fbi-raids-former-miami-dade-superintendent-alberto-carvalhos-house-in-la"},{"id":"i2r7mm","archiveId":"wm5z7p","title":"Miami eatery celebrates mango season with creative dishes","excerpt":"South Florida’s best restaurants make a habit of using locally-sourced items in their recipes. It’s good for local businesses and guarantees dishes are super fresh and tasty. Since it’s the peak of mango season, one Miami eatery is all-in on the king of fruits. There’s a mountain of mangoes ready & ","content":"South Florida’s best restaurants make a habit of using locally-sourced items in their recipes. It’s good for local businesses and guarantees dishes are super fresh and tasty. Since it’s the peak of mango season, one Miami eatery is all-in on the king of fruits. There’s a mountain of mangoes ready & waiting for you at Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink in Miami’s Design District. Matthew Bittorf: “So we get a few months every year where mangoes are finally ripe. They’re a little late this year, but we have a couple of hundred pounds finally starting to come in, and we’re gonna use them anyway we can.” Here, a mango, there, a mango — everywhere, a mango. Matthew Bittorf: “In sweets, in appetizers, in our raw bar, our entrees, and in our drinks, it’ll be all over the menu.” They’re totally serious about the words “locally sourced.” Matthew Bittorf: “We don’t buy them from a big produce company; we get them from employees, friends, neighbors, and so we have plenty of mangoes for the summer.” They trust their culinary instincts. Give the folks in the kitchen a mango, and they’ll come up with something you’ll like. Matthew Bittorf: “We don’t have a plan, we just know we’re gonna find mangoes, and we’re gonna figure out a way to use them, whatever’s fresh, whenever they come, whatever we have in the restaurant is what’s gonna produce the dish.” One of this season’s magnificent mango meals is the Snapper Crudo. Matthew Bittorf: “We’re using fresh Florida snapper, salsa, matcha verde, which is toasted pumpkin seeds and an herb oil, mostly parsley, and then we’re gonna put some pumpkin seeds and some parsley on top, and then the key ingredient, the mango, will lie on top of those.” That friendly fish makes a tasty return as a Snapper Collar. Matthew Bittorf: “It gets marinated in a newchomp a sugar fish oil, and then we roast it in the wood oven, and it’s gonna get mango relish.” Perhaps, you’d prefer your fruit in a glass. That baby on the left is the Mango Spritz. The small but mighty cocktail is called the Mango Game. Matthew Bittorf: “So we take Havana Club añejo rum, and that’s infused with mango and pandan, and that’s an Asian tropical fruit that gives some nice vanilla to the drink.” Why would you even think of finishing your meal without some home-made mango sorbet? Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink is the place to be to enjoy mango madness. Matthew Bittorf: “It’s just a special treat for South Floridians.” FOR MORE INFO:Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink130 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137Website","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/south-florida-mango-restaurants/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:39:11.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062226-Snapper-Crudo-at-Michaels-Genuine-Food-and-Drink.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-eatery-celebrates-mango-season-with-creative-dishes"},{"id":"uyn7dn","archiveId":"pc7l1z","title":"Billionaire video game developer pays $71M for McMackins’ waterfront Manalapan estate","excerpt":"Billionaire video game developer Gabe Newell paid $70.9 million for Cindy and Ron McMackin’s lake-to-ocean estate in Manalapan, just south of Palm Beach. The McMackins, who own the engineering subcontracting firm Pan-Pacific Mechanical, sold their 22,900-square-foot, 2-acre mansion at 1660 South Oce","content":"Billionaire video game developer Gabe Newell paid $70.9 million for Cindy and Ron McMackin’s lake-to-ocean estate in Manalapan, just south of Palm Beach. The McMackins, who own the engineering subcontracting firm Pan-Pacific Mechanical, sold their 22,900-square-foot, 2-acre mansion at 1660 South Ocean Boulevard to Building Florida Home LLC, a company managed by Newell. The LLC financed the deal with a $46 million mortgage from Morgan Stanley. Newell co-founded and is the majority owner of the video game company Valve Corporation, which developed games that include Half-Life and the company’s digital distribution service called Steam. His seven-bedroom, 11-and-a-half-bathroom estate in Manalapan […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/18/ron-cindy-mcmackin-sell-manalapan-home-to-gabe-newell/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Katherine Kallergis","publishDate":"2026-06-18T21:30:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA-Billionaire-video-game-developer-pays-71M-for-McMackins-waterfront-Manalapan-estate-MAIN-r1-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"billionaire-video-game-developer-pays-71m-for-mcmackins-waterfront-manalapan-estate"},{"id":"28enbc","archiveId":"xs4dl2","title":"Victims identified in southwest Miami-Dade double homicide","excerpt":"Authorities have identified Esther Lee Santos, 58, and Roger Gonzalez, 61, as the two people found dead outside a home in Southwest Miami-Dade on Friday.","content":"Authorities have identified Esther Lee Santos, 58, and Roger Gonzalez, 61, as the two people found dead outside a home in Southwest Miami-Dade on Friday.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/victims-identified-in-southwest-miami-dade-double-homicide/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:18:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Fc3dbad2d-4a72-4216-83db-9751371d8d5f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Faf09e2ce4d41c835086bb5d6c97e8269%2Faa60dc84c5562f88bd7c41a662dc0a82.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"victims-identified-in-southwest-miami-dade-double-homicide"},{"id":"2yg9tl","archiveId":"cxn76o","title":"Uber driver arrested in Miami Beach, accused of raping passenger","excerpt":"42-year-old Yusel Perez-Leyva faces charges after a woman says she was drugged and assaulted following a night out. Detectives found video evidence linking Perez to the crime. He appeared in bond court after his arrest.","content":"42-year-old Yusel Perez-Leyva faces charges after a woman says she was drugged and assaulted following a night out. Detectives found video evidence linking Perez to the crime. He appeared in bond court after his arrest.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/uber-driver-arrested-in-miami-beach-accused-of-raping-passenger/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:16:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Fe879d771-9d7e-4d72-be06-a19e9f2ebce5%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ff71f45936eeadec3bb60a2cf070990b2%2Fcba0fb39a019c6f658341272847d6601.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"uber-driver-arrested-in-miami-beach-accused-of-raping-passenger"},{"id":"1q3uln","archiveId":"6ofuoe","title":"West Miami-Dade wildfires burn nearly 330 acres near Everglades prison","excerpt":"Firefighters are making progress on multiple wildfires in West Miami-Dade. The blaze near Everglades Correctional has burned 330 acres and is 15% contained, while other fires in the area are nearly under control. Road closures remain in effect for safety.","content":"Firefighters are making progress on multiple wildfires in West Miami-Dade. The blaze near Everglades Correctional has burned 330 acres and is 15% contained, while other fires in the area are nearly under control. Road closures remain in effect for safety.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/west-miami-dade-wildfires-burn-nearly-330-acres-near-everglades-prison/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:12:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Fb94250ca-1b7a-48c1-a5b4-c62831dfb748%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fcae63fcae282403a9ce6d6c8a135d144%2F980761ccbb47e45f3f3c1a1121c4114f.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"west-miami-dade-wildfires-burn-nearly-330-acres-near-everglades-prison"},{"id":"3nh868","archiveId":"a4koep","title":"Alligator Alcatraz detention center to close; vendors ordered to demobilize","excerpt":"Vendors at the controversial Alligator Alcatraz facility have been told to begin shutting down operations. State officials cite hurricane safety and federal response as reasons for the closure. CBS News Miami’s Ivan Taylor reports on what this means for vendors and detainees.","content":"Vendors at the controversial Alligator Alcatraz facility have been told to begin shutting down operations. State officials cite hurricane safety and federal response as reasons for the closure. CBS News Miami’s Ivan Taylor reports on what this means for vendors and detainees.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/alligator-alcatraz-detention-center-to-close-vendors-ordered-to-demobilize/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:09:00.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F541b181f-7176-49a6-a007-b9a094692a39%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F7844099270497d723f0a534d54242934%2F9ba4c4a91445afa8058c74ac92e1a158.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"alligator-alcatraz-detention-center-to-close-vendors-ordered-to-demobilize"},{"id":"ajkixh","archiveId":"d79ij2","title":"Closing arguments delivered in fatal boat crash trial of developer George Pino","excerpt":"Prosecutors and defense make final cases in the trial of George Pino, charged in the boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. Families fill the Miami courtroom, awaiting the jury’s verdict. Jury deliberations begin with a verdict expected to be reached later tonight.","content":"Prosecutors and defense make final cases in the trial of George Pino, charged in the boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. Families fill the Miami courtroom, awaiting the jury’s verdict. Jury deliberations begin with a verdict expected to be reached later tonight.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/closing-arguments-delivered-in-fatal-boat-crash-trial-of-developer-george-pino/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:06:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F234e7813-f7e7-40bb-9954-96de33cdd705%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fdd2a9c59a24ca97d024d1594efa82aff%2F73a769e95b8f5fcbf4ff4c0e68f1db38.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"closing-arguments-delivered-in-fatal-boat-crash-trial-of-developer-george-pino"},{"id":"mjj1dq","archiveId":"5zmhl8","title":"Teen charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of stepfather in Miami, deputies say","excerpt":"A Miami teenager is facing a first-degree murder charge after investigators said he fatally stabbed his stepfather inside the family’s home early Saturday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Juan Andres Gonzalez, 18, as taken into custody after deputies responding to a domestic vi","content":"A Miami teenager is facing a first-degree murder charge after investigators said he fatally stabbed his stepfather inside the family’s home early Saturday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Juan Andres Gonzalez, 18, as taken into custody after deputies responding to a domestic violence call found the victim unresponsive near the front door of a residence on Northeast 148th Street, an arrest affidavit states. Authorities said the victim had suffered multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. According to detectives, the victim was Gonzalez’s stepfather and had been asleep in the dining area of the home before the attack. Investigators said surveillance footage from inside the residence showed Gonzalez adjusting the angle of interior cameras before the killing. A search warrant executed at the home led to the recovery of several items investigators described as evidence, including a knife, sword and ax that allegedly had blood on them. Gonzalez was transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center and charged with first-degree murder. During a bond court appearance, a judge found probable cause and ordered him held without bond.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/teen-charged-with-first-degree-murder-in-fatal-stabbing-of-stepfather-in-miami-deputies-say/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Allyson Castillo","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:28:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FJuan-Andres-Gonzalez.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"teen-charged-with-first-degree-murder-in-fatal-stabbing-of-stepfather-in-miami-deputies-say"},{"id":"abokht","archiveId":"ds4x04","title":"Costco, multifamily on tap as mixed-use projects power Pompano Beach","excerpt":"Two major development proposals — a 163,000-square-foot Costco Wholesale and a 132-unit multifamily building — are set to go before Pompano Beach planners next week, adding to the long list of projects underway in the city. The proposed Costco store would sit on a 18.7-acre vacant parcel The Pompwit","content":"Two major development proposals — a 163,000-square-foot Costco Wholesale and a 132-unit multifamily building — are set to go before Pompano Beach planners next week, adding to the long list of projects underway in the city. The proposed Costco store would sit on a 18.7-acre vacant parcel The Pompwithin the northwest corner of The Pomp, a 223-acre planned commercial development at Racetrack Road and Powerline Road, according to city documents. David Cordish’s The Cordish Companies and Thomas Reeg’s Caesars Entertainment are partnering on The Pomp, a mixed-use hospitality development that will include 1.3 million square feet of retail and entertainment […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/18/costco-wholesale-more-apartments-on-tap-in-pompano-beach/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Grace McClung","publishDate":"2026-06-18T20:47:32.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCostco-multifamily-on-tap-as-mixed-use-projects-power-Pompano-Beach-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"costco-multifamily-on-tap-as-mixed-use-projects-power-pompano-beach"},{"id":"sllw0v","archiveId":"f0u3ka","title":"Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94","excerpt":"NEW YORK (AP) — Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94. Earlier this year","content":"NEW YORK (AP) — Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94. Earlier this year, Davis was hospitalized following an upper respiratory issue and was released a few days later. His death, in his Manhattan apartment, was confirmed by his publicist Aliza Rabinoff, who also shared a statement from his family. “To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives. He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations,” the statement read. Unlike other record moguls whose influence waned as they got older, Davis’ might only seemed to grow over his career, which spanned multiple genres and labels. Into his 80s, he was directing the careers of everyone from Barry Manilow to “American Idol” winners Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. His success stories were staggering, with Houston a crowning achievement and devastating tragedy: Davis signed her to his Arista record label when she was just a teen and turned her into America’s reigning pop princess. Houston racked up multiple No. 1 hits and became one of the top-selling artists in pop history before drug abuse hobbled her career. She died in a Los Angeles hotel room in 2012, just hours before she was to appear at the annual pre-Grammy Awards gala hosted by Davis, who had been convinced she was turning her life around. “Maybe I should have been more skeptical,” Davis wrote in his 2013 memoir, “The Soundtrack of My Life,” “but I’ve always been optimistic, and I felt hopeful. It felt like old times.” He also launched the career of multi-platinum, multiple-Grammy winner Keys — and was quick to note other talents he signed, including Joplin and Billy Joel, Blood Sweat & Tears and other “all-timers,” as he so often put it. “I signed Patti Smith, the great Renaissance woman … I signed Lou Reed … I signed the Grateful Dead,” he proudly touted in an interview with The Associated Press in 1999. But Davis didn’t simply have an eye for new talent — he also knew how to keep veterans relevant decades after their first hit. Aretha Franklin, whose legend was made at Atlantic Records, flourished in her later years at Arista, as did Luther Vandross, who made his last albums for another Davis label, J Records. It was Davis who conceived of the 1999 album “Supernatural,” which paired guitar god Santana with some of the day’s hottest talents. The record won a record-tying eight Grammys and gave Santana more success than he had ever enjoyed in his decades-long career. He had middle aged star Rod Stewart trade in his rock hits for standards from “The Great American Songbook.” The album, released in 2003, sold millions and was so successful it spawned four titles in all. Davis didn’t always make the right choices; he turned down a chance to sign up Meatloaf. And he and his collaborators didn’t always agree. He and producer David Foster fought bitterly over the arrangement for Houston’s all-time hit, a cover of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You.” And Manilow strongly objected to recording “I Write the Songs,” noting that he didn’t even write the song, a Bruce Johnston ballad that became a signature hit for Manilow, who would have similar latter-day success mining the music of the 1950s, 60s and ’70s. “He’s just brilliant at picking ideas he thinks the public will connect,” raved Manilow, who had worked with Davis since he was a budding singer at Columbia Records. Davis also had his struggles. Though he became president of Columbia Records in 1967 after joining the label in 1960 as a lawyer, by 1973 he was gone in a bitter fallout. The label accused him of mismanagement of funds and he was fired. Although Davis says he was later cleared, it wasn’t the end of his problems; he later was indicted on tax evasion charges, pleaded guilty to one count and had to pay a $10,000 fine. However, Davis would declare victory: He says Columbia gave him the money to start Arista to resolve the dispute, and the label would become a huge success with artists like country superstars Brooks & Dunn, sassy R&B group TLC, Babyface, Houston, Franklin and others. The label had huge success with a debut act — Milli Vanilli. But the male pop duo would become the embarrassment of the industry when, after winning a Grammy, it was revealed that they weren’t actually singing their songs (Davis blamed the debacle on the label’s European division, which he said signed them; the group was later stripped of its best new artist Grammy). In 1999, as Arista was celebrating its 25th anniversary, Davis faced another crisis: The label’s then-parent company, BMG Entertainment, a division of German media conglomerate Bertelsmann, wanted him to retire; most of its executives were eased out by 60, and Davis was in his mid-60s. In 2000, despite support from his superstar roster, the company ousted him in favor of producer and songwriter Antonio “L.A.” Reid, who would later become chairman of Island/Def Jam. However, instead of severing its ties with Davis, BMG helped him launch J Records in what BMG has described as the largest record company startup ever created. Vandross was one of his initial artists, along with forgettable acts like the boy-band O-Town. J Records was a success from the start, though, and only grew in stature with the arrival of a young singer named Keys, a piano-playing singer-songwriter with powerful pipes and dramatic R&B songs. Keys’ albums would go on to sell millions and win several Grammys. His influence grew even more when Davis was tapped for BMG’s U.S. division. He became a key backer of the careers of the winners of “American Idol,” guiding many albums to platinum status. The show’s link to Sony BMG came through a deal between Davis and 19 Recordings Unlimited, the label managed by “Idol” creator Simon Fuller. In 2007, however, Davis disagreed with the direction of Clarkson’s “My December,” and she publicly criticized him. The album was a flop, and she later apologized. In 2008, Sony BMG replaced Davis as chairman and chief executive officer of the BMG label group, giving him the title of chief creative officer. Davis, who was born on April 4, 1932, had four children. In his memoir, he confirmed longtime rumors that he was bisexual and had been living with a man in recent years. “Do I feel I could have been similarly attracted to a woman?” Davis wrote. “The answer is yes.” His family shared a loving statement on Monday. “Through every chapter of his remarkable life, family remained Clive’s greatest pride and deepest joy. Today, we celebrate not only a towering figure whose influence changed music forever, but the man who led our family with grace, generosity, and kindness. We will miss him greatly, cherish him always, and carry his love with us for the rest of our lives.”","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/clive-davis-music-industry-starmaker-has-died-at-94/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:53:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260622_Clive_Davis.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"clive-davis-music-industry-starmaker-has-died-at-94"},{"id":"h2w8gy","archiveId":"ai41bw","title":"South Florida by the numbers: The World Cup Effect","excerpt":"“South Florida by the numbers” is a web feature that catalogues the most notable, quirky and surprising real estate statistics. Hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe will arrive in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties over the next few weeks as the FIFA World Cup transforms","content":"“South Florida by the numbers” is a web feature that catalogues the most notable, quirky and surprising real estate statistics. Hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe will arrive in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties over the next few weeks as the FIFA World Cup transforms the region into an international stage. While much of the attention will focus on the action inside Hard Rock Stadium, temporarily renamed “Miami Stadium,” the tournament’s impact will extend far beyond the pitch. Real estate pros are already capitalizing on the increased global exposure for South Florida’s lifestyle, luxury housing market […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/18/south-florida-by-the-numbers-fifa-world-cup/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"TRD Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-18T18:15:49.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSouth-Florida-by-the-numbers-The-World-Cup-Effect-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-by-the-numbers-the-world-cup-effect"},{"id":"245sx","archiveId":"jhtoxd","title":"Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West","excerpt":"(AP) — Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions fueled several wildfires in the West on Sunday, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City. The Iron Fire in Utah’s Juab County was first detected Saturday and had blackened 34 square mil","content":"(AP) — Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions fueled several wildfires in the West on Sunday, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City. The Iron Fire in Utah’s Juab County was first detected Saturday and had blackened 34 square miles (87 square kilometers), authorities said. The fire about 70 miles (113 kilometers) southwest of Salt Lake City forced the evacuation of Eureka, population 1,000, and people at a nearby ranch. No homes had been lost, and UTAH Fire Info, a multiagency operation, said in a post on X that firefighters conducted a successful backburn operation to protect the town. Kelly Wickens, a fire prevention specialist with the Utah Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands, warned that the fire was continuing to grow amid drought conditions. Wickens said the fire was human-caused and remains under investigation. Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox visited the town Sunday. “We knew that there was going to be extreme fire danger, and sure enough we had multiple fires,” Cox said. The Iron Fire was one of six fires burning in Utah at varying levels of containment. A wildfire prompted evacuations over the weekend near Sedona, Arizona, burning about 300 acres (120 hectares) of steep and rugged terrain near Oak Creek Canyon. As of Sunday afternoon, about 300 fire personnel were fighting the blaze, which remained uncontained. Residents evacuated earlier were still not being allowed to return home. Much of the Western U.S. from the Rockies to the Pacific coast saw above-average temperatures this weekend with even hotter weather anticipated for early this week. Officials warned that the prolonged dry, hot weather and relatively low humidity increased the risk of fire danger. Much of Utah is experiencing severe to extreme drought, while parts of Arizona and Colorado are experiencing severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. In Colorado, the southwest corner of the state was under a red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service until Monday, due to gusty winds and low relative humidity. Extreme heat claimed the lives of three hikers in two separate incidents last week in the Grand Canyon. Temperatures were expected to climb in the Southwest on Sunday, with a forecast of up to 108 degrees Fahrenheit (42.2 C) in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Meanwhile, the Florida Forest Service said fire crews from across the state had nearly contained several brush fires in western Miami-Dade County in Florida,","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/heat-wind-and-drought-conditions-spark-wildfires-in-us-west/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:46:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260622_Utah_wildfire_smoke.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"heat-wind-and-drought-conditions-spark-wildfires-in-us-west"},{"id":"53xsrd","archiveId":"yg1ixp","title":"Argentinian fans gather at Manolo in North Beach to watch World Cup match against Austria","excerpt":"As Argentina takes the field to square off against Austria, fans gathered to watch the match at a Miami Beach staple. North Beach, specifically 73rd Street and Collins Avenue, is Argentina territory, and Manolo is a hotspot and fan favorite for Argentinian soccer fans. The restaurant has been packed","content":"As Argentina takes the field to square off against Austria, fans gathered to watch the match at a Miami Beach staple. North Beach, specifically 73rd Street and Collins Avenue, is Argentina territory, and Manolo is a hotspot and fan favorite for Argentinian soccer fans. The restaurant has been packed with nothing but standing room left since 10 a.m. on Monday, three hours before kickoff. Fans could be seen waiting outside, many of them in powder blue and white jerseys, to potentially get a spot inside to watch the game and feel the energy and excitement. There are multiple opportunities on North Beach to watch the games, as there is a watch party at taking place at the Bandshell as well. The high-stakes game for Argentina and Austria got underway at 1 p.m., and either way it goes, one team will secure a spot in the next round of the World Cup. “We’re so excited about the game, to see Messi,” said a woman. “We repeat the champion, of course, yeah. We’re absolutely sure about that.” “Three-zero. Yeah, I think so, 3-0,” said a man. “Oh, it’s difficult, very difficult, but [shushes] silence.” The optimism from fans on North Beach was only surpassed by the excitement for the big group stage match. “I think it’s going to be crazy. For me, it’s my first time. I’m here on vacation, I’m not here from Miami, but I think it’s going to be great,” said a fan. “I think we will win, but we have to play the game instead of talk,” said a young fan. Argentina and Austria are tied in their group 3-3, so barring a draw, whoever wins would move forward in the World Cup.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/argentinian-fans-gather-at-manolo-in-north-beach-to-watch-world-cup-match-against-austria/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:25:50.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062226-Argentinian-fans-gather-in-Miami-Beach-for-World-Cup-match-against-Austria.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"argentinian-fans-gather-at-manolo-in-north-beach-to-watch-world-cup-match-against-austria"},{"id":"mx94cu","archiveId":"26bpb2","title":"South Florida sees another day of dangerous heat as wildfire smoke lingers in Miami-Dade","excerpt":"An air quality alert is in effect for Miami-Dade until 3 p.m. due to some patchy smoke from the fires lowering air quality in spots.The air quality alert in Miami-Dade on June 22, 2026. CBS News Miami The air quality is moderate for most of Miami-Dade County and good for Broward County.The air quali","content":"An air quality alert is in effect for Miami-Dade until 3 p.m. due to some patchy smoke from the fires lowering air quality in spots.The air quality alert in Miami-Dade on June 22, 2026. CBS News Miami The air quality is moderate for most of Miami-Dade County and good for Broward County.The air quality in South Florida on Monday, June 22, 2026. CBS News Miami The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is tracking three fires in Miami-Dade County.The Well Fire has burned 2,749 acres and is 85% contained. The Quarry 2 Fire has burned 19,018 and is 97% contained. The newest fire is called the Corrections Fire and is located near the Everglades Correction Institution.This fire has burned about 300 acres and is 15% contained. The southeast wind should help to steer much of the smoke inland later today.Information on active wildfires in Miami-Dade on Monday, June 22, 2026. CBS News Miami It will be a scorcher today with highs soaring to the low 90s.It will feel like the triple-digits when you factor in the humidity. Heat concerns continue today as well with a moderate to major risk of heat-related health illness.The heat risk in South Florida on Monday, June 22, 2026. CBS News Miami This means that heat-related health illness will be possible without proper cooling and/or hydration.There is a low risk of rip currents for the Atlantic beaches and the UV index is extreme.The feels-like temperatures in South Florida on June 22, 2026. CBS News Miami There are no alerts or advisories for boaters along the Atlantic waters or the Keys waters.Tuesday will be toasty again with highs in the low 90s and feels like temperatures in the triple-digits.The forecast high temperatures in South Florida on Monday, June 22, 2026. CBS News Miami Spotty thunderstorms will be possible again in the afternoon and evening. The chance of rain will decrease mid- to late week as Saharan dust and drier air will move in.The forecast feels-like temperatures in South Florida over the next seven days. CBS News Miami Highs will remain in the low 90s through the rest of the week and into the weekend. A few thunderstorms will be possible Friday, Saturday and Sunday.It remains quiet in the tropics as tropical development is not expected over the next seven days.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-weather-forecast-miami-fort-lauderdale-miami-dade-broward-june-22-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Lissette  Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:08:42.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F4e64bef4-5c09-4fc5-87b6-0b6cab163165%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F46fc421390af20cb17cfc22e6ea6fd83%2Ffeels-like-temps-today.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-sees-another-day-of-dangerous-heat-as-wildfire-smoke-lingers-in-miami-dade"},{"id":"efx4b","archiveId":"l9lhfz","title":"Closing arguments in George Pino fatal boat crash trial underway after emotional, tense 8 days of testimony","excerpt":"Closing arguments began Monday in the fatal boat crash trial of Miami real estate developer George Pino after an emotional and sometimes tense eight days of testimony.Court resumed after 9:30 a.m.George Pino attends his trial at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building on Friday, June 12, 2026, in M","content":"Closing arguments began Monday in the fatal boat crash trial of Miami real estate developer George Pino after an emotional and sometimes tense eight days of testimony.Court resumed after 9:30 a.m.George Pino attends his trial at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Miami. Pino is charged in connection with the boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez in 2022. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Miami Herald via Getty Images Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez wanted closing arguments to begin around 10 a.m., and will then send the jury to lunch. When they return, she's expected to give them their instructions and then send them to deliberate.Prosecutors and Pino's defense attorneys will deliver their final arguments to the jury Monday morning. The jury, which is made up of five men and one woman, will decide whether 55-year-old Pino is guilty or not guilty of manslaughter and vessel homicide charges stemming from the fatal boat crash off Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay over the Labor Day holiday weekend in 2022.Lucy Fernandez Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Lucy Fernandez, who was 17-year-old at the time, was killed and Katy Puig, now 21, was left with permanent disabilities from the injuries she suffered in the crash.On Sept. 4, 2022, George Pino crashed into a channel marker, and during the trial the jury saw video of the 12 girls who were on the boat at the time. George Pino's boat after Biscayne Bay crash. CBS News Miami The jury also left the courtroom to see the boat involved in the crash.Mendez told the legal team that if they pass a certain time on Monday, she will buy the jury dinner and send them into the jury room to keep deliberating.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/george-pino-trial-closing-arguments-june-22-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Marybel  Rodriguez","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:07:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F94150a8c-6a3e-4136-b41e-1134cb5481d9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa356ae503f8559f398309058534f743f%2Fcbsmiami-george-pino-2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"closing-arguments-in-george-pino-fatal-boat-crash-trial-underway-after-emotional-tense-8-days-of-tes"},{"id":"rginx8","archiveId":"ppbu26","title":"Florida's \"Alligator Alcatraz\" shutting down permanently, sources say","excerpt":"Companies hired by the state to operate the Florida immigration facility known as \"Alligator Alcatraz\" were notified Monday morning to begin \"full demobilization\" of the facility, quietly bringing an ignominious close a $1.2 billion experiment that had once been hailed by Governor Ron DeSantis and P","content":"Companies hired by the state to operate the Florida immigration facility known as \"Alligator Alcatraz\" were notified Monday morning to begin \"full demobilization\" of the facility, quietly bringing an ignominious close a $1.2 billion experiment that had once been hailed by Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump as a model other states should pursue, four sources familiar with the operations of the detention center told CBS News Miami.\"All vendors got the notice,\" one source explained.Alligator Alcatraz as seen from above.The announcement was made by Kevin Guthrie, Florida's Emergency Management director, during a morning conference call with the vendors. Guthrie told the vendors that he expected \"significant progress by Wednesday\" on clearing the site, according to one source.Inside Florida's \"Alligator Alcatraz\"The final few detainees left the facility last week, either being transferred to other detention centers or deported to third countries.Federal and state officials at the time said it was due to safety concerns over the start of hurricane season. They even suggested the facility would remain ready to take on new detainees.(L/R) US President President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis tour a migrant detention center, dubbed \"Alligator Alcatraz,\" located at the site of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee, Florida on July 1, 2025. President Trump is visiting a migrant detention center in a reptile-infested Florida swamp dubbed \"Alligator Alcatraz.\" Trump will attend the opening of the 5,000-bed facility -- located at an abandoned airfield in the Everglades wetlands -- part of his expansion of deportations of undocumented migrants, his spokeswoman said. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images In fact, officials familiar with the plan told CBS News Miami that it was always the intention to begin full demobilization by taking down fencing and removing trailers and other structures built at the site located in the middle of the Florida Everglades. Each vendor at Alligator Alcatraz has a \"demobilization\" clause built into their contract. By invoking that clause, the state has triggered two key components to those contracts. First, it allows the companies to charge the state a \"demobilization fee\" that will likely run into tens of millions of dollars. And second, it marks the end of each company's involvement with the facility.FILE - President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and others, tour \"Alligator Alcatraz,\" a new migrant detention facility at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. Evan Vucci / AP For most of the companies it was welcome news, as many are owed millions of dollars.That demobilization effort is expected to take approximately one week, and once it is completed, the site is expected to eventually reopen as a small airport used to train pilots.The decision to close the facility has been speculated for the past two months, with even DeSantis saying he expected it to close soon.\"If we shut the lights out tomorrow, we will be able to say it served its purpose,\" DeSantis said earlier this month during a press conference. DeSantis recently said upwards of 22,000 individuals were cycled through Alligator Alcatraz. FILE - Trucks come and go from the \"Alligator Alcatraz\" immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in Collier County, Fla. Rebecca Blackwell / AP Conditions at the detention center have been harshly criticized by lawyers, families and human rights groups, who claimed detainees were routinely mistreated. Amnesty International issued a highly critical report on conditions inside the facility.Ultimately, though, the decision to close Alligator Alcatraz was due primarily to the escalating cost of operating the facility. The total cost for the detention center is now estimated to be $1.2 billion.Opened on July 3, 2025, during last year's hurricane season, the detention center was the brainchild of DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and built using state tax money. FILE - Work progresses on a new migrant detention facility dubbed \"Alligator Alcatraz,\" at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility in the Florida Everglades, on July 4, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. Rebecca Blackwell / AP At the time, DeSantis maintained that the state would be reimbursed by the federal government for all of its expenses. However, that funding has yet to come through.State officials submitted a $608 million request at the end of last year. It was eventually approved by federal officials, but the actual reimbursement has been held up because of court challenges, environmental concerns and other issues.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-alligator-alcatraz-closing/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Jim  DeFede","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:07:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F05%2F07%2F754bb2fc-ecc8-4356-ae54-656011f12f8c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F89a644e16adf910a6e9d7ec28be9d289%2Fsnapshot-3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"floridas-alligator-alcatraz-shutting-down-permanently-sources-say"},{"id":"5ft4jl","archiveId":"juo6j0","title":"Soaring temperatures could lead to heat-related illness in South Florida","excerpt":"The heat and humidity are sticking around in South Florida, and that's leading to concerns of heat-related illnesses as temperatures soar across the region.","content":"The heat and humidity are sticking around in South Florida, and that's leading to concerns of heat-related illnesses as temperatures soar across the region.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/soaring-temperatures-could-lead-to-heat-related-illness-in-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:50:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Fcc8da4cd-4fd2-48cc-a23e-2fdc7a4c972c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fe9d5b985027ee58e456cf1f277c327d2%2Fdc7aa38225156474134356112da1c050.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"soaring-temperatures-could-lead-to-heat-related-illness-in-south-florida"},{"id":"m2l1yw","archiveId":"you779","title":"Former Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent resigns as Los Angeles superintendent","excerpt":"Former Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters.","content":"Former Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/former-miami-dade-county-public-schools-superintendent-resigns-as-los-angeles-superintendent/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:46:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F650df18a-ac35-4aef-ad99-1fae967995b4%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F4891f7b4060f2811f9162328dab967d2%2Fddb1f42e304acce64fdd94c64b16c5bd.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-miami-dade-county-public-schools-superintendent-resigns-as-los-angeles-superintendent"},{"id":"i1v4p7","archiveId":"4id0k4","title":"2 people killed at southwest Miami-Dade home last week identified by MDSO","excerpt":"The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has identified the two people who were killed at a home in southwest Miami-Dade on Friday.","content":"The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has identified the two people who were killed at a home in southwest Miami-Dade on Friday.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/2-people-killed-at-southwest-miami-dade-home-last-week-identified-by-mdso/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:42:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F6f21ffb3-9a69-4750-8079-2834142d4438%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F8b18acfd56a46b11a2a9894df5a188a7%2Fc6fe98db455c8aa95334113b6477ab37.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-people-killed-at-southwest-miami-dade-home-last-week-identified-by-mdso"},{"id":"h3hkif","archiveId":"45bwtt","title":"Crews to break down Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” permanently closing immigration detention center","excerpt":"Crews are expected to begin breaking down Florida's \"Alligator Alcatraz\" and permanently closing the immigration detention center. CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor has the report.","content":"Crews are expected to begin breaking down Florida's \"Alligator Alcatraz\" and permanently closing the immigration detention center. CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor has the report.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/crews-to-break-down-floridas-alligator-alcatraz-permanently-closing-immigration-detention-center/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:39:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Fe356a5ea-f05d-402e-b2b0-2cb73ebe8480%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fc3b496f50ca2dc1e183544429b9d902f%2F8de39b3af1ee6f206c16e40d4b3b1ab5.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"crews-to-break-down-floridas-alligator-alcatraz-permanently-closing-immigration-detention-center"},{"id":"ugjvu1","archiveId":"14kayw","title":"Chevy Bolt RS proves affordable electric cars don’t mean lower quality","excerpt":"In an automotive market increasingly dominated by $50,000 electric vehicles and oversized SUVs, the return of the Chevrolet Bolt may be one of the smartest decisions General Motors has made in years. The original Bolt developed a loyal following because it delivered something many consumers wanted b","content":"In an automotive market increasingly dominated by $50,000 electric vehicles and oversized SUVs, the return of the Chevrolet Bolt may be one of the smartest decisions General Motors has made in years. The original Bolt developed a loyal following because it delivered something many consumers wanted but few automakers offered: an affordable electric vehicle with […] The post Chevy Bolt RS proves affordable electric cars don’t mean lower quality first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/cars-trucks/chevy-bolt-rs-proves-affordable-electric-cars-dont-mean-lower-quality/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Grant Miller, Publisher","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:46:29.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftemplate-26.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"chevy-bolt-rs-proves-affordable-electric-cars-dont-mean-lower-quality"},{"id":"a0471x","archiveId":"ybbfn4","title":"Holy Cross Health Names Jason Boren Its New COO Boren begins on July 6","excerpt":"Jason Boren will join Holy Cross Health as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 6. He brings more than 15 years of progressive health care and team leadership experience, as well as a strong track record of operational excellence and strategic growth. Throughout his career with HCA ","content":"Jason Boren will join Holy Cross Health as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 6. He brings more than 15 years of progressive health care and team leadership experience, as well as a strong track record of operational excellence and strategic growth. Throughout his career with HCA Healthcare, Boren consistently demonstrated his ability […] The post Holy Cross Health Names Jason Boren Its New COO Boren begins on July 6 first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/holy-cross-health-names-jason-boren-its-new-coo-boren-begins-on-july-6/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Broward County Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:14:33.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjason-boren-headshot_courtesy-jason-boren-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"holy-cross-health-names-jason-boren-its-new-coo-boren-begins-on-july-6"},{"id":"r2nkc6","archiveId":"jfxye2","title":"Lucid Air Grand Touring impresses on speed and distance","excerpt":"The 2026 Lucid Air Grand Touring continues to set the benchmark for driving range among luxury electric sedans, demonstrating that efficiency can coexist with high performance and premium luxury. The Air Grand Touring occupies the upper end of Lucid’s sedan lineup and carries a starting price of app","content":"The 2026 Lucid Air Grand Touring continues to set the benchmark for driving range among luxury electric sedans, demonstrating that efficiency can coexist with high performance and premium luxury. The Air Grand Touring occupies the upper end of Lucid’s sedan lineup and carries a starting price of approximately $116,400. Powered by dual electric motors and […] The post Lucid Air Grand Touring impresses on speed and distance first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/cars-trucks/lucid-air-grand-touring-impresses-on-speed-and-distance/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Grant Miller, Publisher","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:10:38.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftemplate-25.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lucid-air-grand-touring-impresses-on-speed-and-distance"},{"id":"6fr14s","archiveId":"k0p96","title":"Scotland's Tartan Army heads to Miami ahead of FIFA World Cup match in South Florida","excerpt":"The city of Miami is welcoming Scotland's Tartan Army on Monday as part of their visit to South Florida for the FIFA Men's World Cup.According to the City of Miami Police Department, crowd estimates range from 2,000 to as many as 10,000 participants, with the group expected to gather along Calle Och","content":"The city of Miami is welcoming Scotland's Tartan Army on Monday as part of their visit to South Florida for the FIFA Men's World Cup.According to the City of Miami Police Department, crowd estimates range from 2,000 to as many as 10,000 participants, with the group expected to gather along Calle Ocho from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to get a taste of the city's cultural offerings.Members of the Tartan Army make their way to South Station to board trains to Boston Stadium to watch the upcoming World Cup match between Scotland and Morocco in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 19, 2026. From drinking the bars dry to lustily serenading an iconic baseball stadium with a rendition of \"Flower of Scotland\", the bagpipe-playing, kilt-wearing hordes of the Tartan Army have captivated Boston since arriving at the World Cup. Scotland's famously good-natured travelling supporters had waited nearly 30 years for the chance to follow their team to a World Cup and the thousands who have made the journey to the tournament are merrily making up for lost time, to the delight of Bostonians. JOSEPH PREZIOSO /AFP via Getty Images Around 4 p.m., the Tartan Army will then march north on Southwest 15th Avenue, from Southwest 8th Street, toward LoanDepot Park and will be escorted by the Miami Police Department's Bicycle Response Team to make sure people stay safe while marching to the stadium.The group is then expected to attend the Miami Marlins game versus the Texas Rangers later on Monday evening.Tartan Army first left their mark on Boston bringing cheer to region for FIFA World CupScotland lost to Morocco in the World Cup on Friday, but many members of the Tartan Army said that they were most upset about leaving New England.\"As we head for Miami, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to the city and people of Boston,\" the Scotland National Men's Team said on Saturday. \"You've made us feel more than welcome in the time we've spent with you; you've made us feel part of your incredible city. Thank you for your generosity and your wonderful hospitality.\"Thousands of Scotland soccer fans take part in the Tartan Army March, making their way to Fenway Park ahead of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Boston. AP Photo/Mark Stockwell Scotland's next match is Wednesday evening against Brazil at Miami Stadium, which was renamed from Hard Rock Stadium for the World Cup, in Miami Gardens.Scotland is hoping to move onto the Round of 32 so they can head back to Boston.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/scotland-tartan-army-miami-south-florida-fifa-world-cup/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:58:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F0067bd84-f7f1-48b5-ac52-ebf85c5bec46%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F6bef30509af42f68cb4e2d7f6798de57%2Fcbsmiami-tartan-army-boston-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scotlands-tartan-army-heads-to-miami-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-match-in-south-florida"},{"id":"c2wls6","archiveId":"9fgkbr","title":"How to Experience St. Maarten Like a Local","excerpt":"There is a different side to St. Maarten that many visitors never get to see. Beyond the postcard beaches, luxury resorts, and famous attractions lies a vibrant island culture shaped by generations of Caribbean, Dutch, French, and international influences. Experiencing St. Maarten like a local means","content":"There is a different side to St. Maarten that many visitors never get to see. Beyond the postcard beaches, luxury resorts, and famous attractions lies a vibrant island culture shaped by generations of Caribbean, Dutch, French, and international influences. Experiencing St. Maarten like a local means slowing down, embracing the island’s rhythm, and discovering the […] The post How to Experience St. Maarten Like a Local first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/how-to-experience-st-maarten-like-a-local/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:05:37.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FTintamarre.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-to-experience-st-maarten-like-a-local"},{"id":"matvm","archiveId":"nq23xq","title":"Grant Miller Here at Cafecito Republicano","excerpt":"Grant Miller Here at Cafecito Republicano A morning of cafecito, conversation, and community at Sergio’s Restaurant in Miami-Dade with Congressman Byron Donalds and State Representative Juan Carlos Porras. 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Covering local […] The post Grant Miller Here at Cafecito Republicano first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/grant-miller-here-at-cafecito-republicano/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:01:50.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-80.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"grant-miller-here-at-cafecito-republicano"},{"id":"s6p4b2","archiveId":"q7r5ib","title":"New wildfire ignites in Miami-Dade as crews gain upper hand on previous blazes","excerpt":"Just as fire crews in Miami-Dade gained the upper hand on large wildfires burning in South Florida, a new one called the Corrections Fire ignited over the weekend.","content":"Just as fire crews in Miami-Dade gained the upper hand on large wildfires burning in South Florida, a new one called the Corrections Fire ignited over the weekend.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/new-wildfire-ignites-in-miami-dade-as-crews-gain-upper-hand-on-previous-blazes/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:16:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F218b6976-4cfa-4774-bc13-0eb1c55fcfb8%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fae9fe73bbc54e0c453df6fdfd114f8c0%2F3cfd283cc6181f8d8d4f2d3740076357.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"new-wildfire-ignites-in-miami-dade-as-crews-gain-upper-hand-on-previous-blazes"},{"id":"cxtx0l","archiveId":"s7oyit","title":"Another day of triple-digit feels-like temperatures ahead in South Florida","excerpt":"South Florida will see another day of dangerous triple-digit feels-like temperatures on Monday, and this comes as an air quality alert was issued in Miami-Dade into the afternoon hours due to lingering wildfire smoke.","content":"South Florida will see another day of dangerous triple-digit feels-like temperatures on Monday, and this comes as an air quality alert was issued in Miami-Dade into the afternoon hours due to lingering wildfire smoke.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/another-day-of-triple-digit-feels-like-temperatures-ahead-in-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:03:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F25da3f69-1a70-4f6e-8ade-8ec3a2f45dcc%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fde26d03622f34911ea906557a9322126%2F424e842c7a732d92196cc68d1266fb44.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"another-day-of-triple-digit-feels-like-temperatures-ahead-in-south-florida"},{"id":"2npqvf","archiveId":"37s00","title":"FIFA fans face traffic headaches, parking shortages around Miami Stadium during World Cup match","excerpt":"Fans attending Sunday's FIFA World Cup match in Miami Gardens encountered gridlock, parking challenges and long walks as officials urged ticket holders to plan ahead and avoid unauthorized parking areas.It's the kind of standstill traffic you have nightmares about.\"The traffic was horrible,\" said Br","content":"Fans attending Sunday's FIFA World Cup match in Miami Gardens encountered gridlock, parking challenges and long walks as officials urged ticket holders to plan ahead and avoid unauthorized parking areas.It's the kind of standstill traffic you have nightmares about.\"The traffic was horrible,\" said Brigite Morais.As fans tried to enter and leave Miami Stadium for Sunday's FIFA World Cup match, streets were blocked, traffic was rerouted and finding parking proved to be a serious challenge.\"Well, we had to park over at a neighbor's house, so that was fun,\" said Matt McLaughlin.\"We thought it was going to be a whole lot worse,\" said Jim McLaughlin.\"We came with low expectations, and it was still bad, but slightly less bad than we thought,\" added Kevin McLaughlin.No parking signs were plastered on fences across Miami Gardens as residents and authorities worked to keep streets clear.Thousands of fans made the trek from the stadium, searching for rideshares and trying to find their way back to where they parked.While FIFA excitement is pulsing through the city, navigating it is not for the faint of heart. Officials say planning ahead is crucial for anyone attending matches at Miami Stadium.Authorities are also urging people not to come to the stadium unless they have a ticket.There were also countless police officers and tow trucks stationed throughout the area, enforcing parking restrictions and helping manage traffic as fans arrived and departed.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/fifa-fans-face-traffic-headaches-parking-shortages-around-miami-stadium-during-world-cup-match/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Anna  McAllister","publishDate":"2026-06-22T03:40:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F48dcf468-84db-4699-9e28-19fa64f70b3c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fbdc6115a20bff6bca4f61ce03fc1deb4%2Ffifafantraffic.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-fans-face-traffic-headaches-parking-shortages-around-miami-stadium-during-world-cup-match"},{"id":"zcrbck","archiveId":"dje1aq","title":"Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw","excerpt":"Cape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over. It might just be getting started.The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain last week did it again against Uruguay &mdash; a two-time World Cup champion &mdash; on Sunday, coming from behind for a 2-2 draw.Kevin Pina sc","content":"Cape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over. It might just be getting started.The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain last week did it again against Uruguay &mdash; a two-time World Cup champion &mdash; on Sunday, coming from behind for a 2-2 draw.Kevin Pina scored on a free kick for Cape Verde's first-ever goal in the World Cup, and Helio Varela scored the equalizer for what has become one of the most surprising teams of the expanded 48-team tournament &mdash; a club now with a legitimate chance of getting into the knockout stage.\"This is something we owe to other smaller national teams &mdash; teams that struggled to qualify for a world tournament,\" Cape Verde coach Pedro Leit&atilde;o Brito said through an interpreter, adding his entire squad believes it can continue its historic play and reach the knockout stage.Cape Verde, which has two points in Group H along with Uruguay, faces Saudi Arabia in its final group match.\"We're also here to show that a country may be small, may struggle financially,\" he added, \"but if they are resilient, if they can endure struggle, they can also stand shoulder to shoulder with other major teams and with players who are on another level.\"The group of islands off Africa's West coast have about 4,000 square kilometers of landmass and approximately a half million inhabitants, making Cape Verde the third-smallest nation by population to qualify for the World Cup.Even as a large number of fans at Miami Stadium chanted for Uruguay throughout Sunday's match, Cape Verdean players seemed undaunted.\"Once you're on the pitch, a lot of things become equal,\" Leit&atilde;o Brito said.Cape Verdean fans who watched their squad pull off one of the stunners of the tournament last week by holding Spain to a scoreless draw continued their celebrations when Pina split Uruguay's wall and blasted a strike past diving goalie Fernando Muslera for a 1-0 lead in the 21st.Maxi Ara&uacute;jo and Agustin Canobbio scored late first-half goals to put Uruguay ahead. But Varela, minutes after coming into the game in the second half, took advantage of a bad pass by Mathias Olivera and caught Muslera way off his line for a tying empty-net goal and his first international score.\"I had dreamed of this,\" Varela said in a quote distributed by FIFA, \"but I never imagined it would happen this way. Scoring my first goal for the national team on my World Cup debut is incredible. I have no words.\"Varela celebrated by hopping into his teammates' arms and flexing atop their shoulders as Muslera and other Uruguay players dropped their heads in disappointment.\"The result, I think, was quite deserved,\" coach Marcelo Bielsa said afterward through an interpreter. Uruguay failed to capitalize on numerous late chances to take the lead and settled for its second draw after a 1-1 finish against Saudi Arabia in its opener. La Celeste face Spain in their group stage finale, needing a positive result to have a chance at advancing.\"The organizational mistakes that were made &mdash; that a squad makes &mdash; they always fall upon the driver,\" Bielsa added. \"What I mean by that is the head coach. ... There is no magical recipe whatsoever to fix them. It goes without saying we paid a very high cost for those mistakes.\"It was another special moment for Cape Verde's Vozinha, who became one of the tournament's breakout stars after shutting down Spain. The 40-year-old goalie had his mother in the stands for Sunday's match; she was unable to attend Cape Verde's opening draw against Spain because she couldn't obtain a visa.It was also the first World Cup match with two starting goalies aged 40-plus. Muslera, who made his 18th World Cup appearance, turned 40 on June 16.Vozinha waved at the crowd after the final whistle as his teammates ran to a section of Cape Verdean fans, who cheered and danced on their way out of the stadium as if they were celebrating a victory.\"You show up, you believe, and we work very hard as a team,\" said Cape Verde defender Stopira. \"I think all the world can see we play, we play very good, and we also have quality in the team. So now it's on to the next game, and to try to reach the next one.\"___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/a-big-moment-for-a-tiny-island-cape-verde-gets-1st-world-cup-goal/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T03:31:43.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Fb05d8891-44fe-42ac-99db-fe72c9339e75%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa934d33b56b8b00fcdf1b22ea4db2cf7%2Fap26172848901298.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"another-world-cup-stunner-cape-verde-gets-1st-goal-of-tournament-and-holds-uruguay-to-2-2-draw"},{"id":"pq8yki","archiveId":"k43jf","title":"NEXT Weather Update: Storms quiet down, air quality still a concern in Miami-Dade","excerpt":"Meteorologist Dave Warren reports calm weather tonight but warns of lingering smoke and air quality alerts in Miami-Dade. Expect sunshine in the morning, afternoon storms, and a hot, hazy week ahead as Saharan dust lowers rain chances.","content":"Meteorologist Dave Warren reports calm weather tonight but warns of lingering smoke and air quality alerts in Miami-Dade. Expect sunshine in the morning, afternoon storms, and a hot, hazy week ahead as Saharan dust lowers rain chances.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/next-weather-update-storms-quiet-down-air-quality-still-a-concern-in-miami-dade/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T03:28:00.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F8037b771-2462-48af-84c6-7fd44fec2cc1%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3eeb101fdb90f35792dcfbbbe16494a2%2F5596f8ab8f946e380b31caec51b88c13.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"next-weather-update-storms-quiet-down-air-quality-still-a-concern-in-miami-dade"},{"id":"3a7wfe","archiveId":"cmf5ru","title":"Former Cuban VP Ramiro Valdés dies at 94; South Florida leaders react","excerpt":"Ramiro Valdés, key figure in Cuba’s revolution and longtime vice president, dies at 94. South Florida leaders respond sharply, calling out his legacy and the pain felt by the Cuban people.","content":"Ramiro Valdés, key figure in Cuba’s revolution and longtime vice president, dies at 94. South Florida leaders respond sharply, calling out his legacy and the pain felt by the Cuban people.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/former-cuban-vp-ramiro-valdes-dies-at-94-south-florida-leaders-react/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T03:26:00.000Z","category":"culture","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Fedc4f1b2-b8bb-481d-a20a-6399376e4916%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F21c98cfbf5dbee32f44e94438e1163e9%2F1da1dad8bd7835090e19d001cc0fed28.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-cuban-vp-ramiro-valds-dies-at-94-south-florida-leaders-react"},{"id":"uvt2w4","archiveId":"wq7bdb","title":"“Fathers Who Lead” Dinner Hosted by Congressman and Governor Candidate Byron Donalds","excerpt":"“The conversation reinforced the critical role fathers play not only within their households but also within the broader community,” Sonless Martin said following the event. “Strong families create strong communities, and strong communities ultimately strengthen our state and our region.” The gather","content":"“The conversation reinforced the critical role fathers play not only within their households but also within the broader community,” Sonless Martin said following the event. “Strong families create strong communities, and strong communities ultimately strengthen our state and our region.” The gathering reflected a growing emphasis on leadership development through family values and civic engagement. […] The post “Fathers Who Lead” Dinner Hosted by Congressman and Governor Candidate Byron Donalds first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/fathers-who-lead-dinner-hosted-by-congressman-and-governor-candidate-byron-donalds/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-20T13:37:30.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG_4893-scaled.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fathers-who-lead-dinner-hosted-by-congressman-and-governor-candidate-byron-donalds"},{"id":"xc4i0v","archiveId":"kkxdbl","title":"Developer Michael Klinger sells waterfront Bal Harbour mansion for $43M","excerpt":"Developer Michael Klinger sold another mansion in Bal Harbour, marking the priciest home sale in the village this year and exceeding his initial expectations. Affiliates of Klinger’s Saber South Real Estate sold the 10,800-square-foot estate at 56 Bal Bay Drive for just shy of $43 million, according","content":"Developer Michael Klinger sold another mansion in Bal Harbour, marking the priciest home sale in the village this year and exceeding his initial expectations. Affiliates of Klinger’s Saber South Real Estate sold the 10,800-square-foot estate at 56 Bal Bay Drive for just shy of $43 million, according to the agents involved in the deal. The deed has not yet been recorded, so the buyer is unknown. The modern home, designed by Miami-based NMD Nomadas, has seven bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms on a half-acre lot. It was on the market with Douglas Elliman’s Dina Goldentayer and Joel Lusky […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/18/developer-michael-klinger-sells-sofla-home-for-43-million/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Katherine Kallergis","publishDate":"2026-06-18T15:30:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA-Developer-Michael-Klinger-sells-waterfront-Bal-Harbour-mansion-for-43M-MAIN-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"developer-michael-klinger-sells-waterfront-bal-harbour-mansion-for-43m"},{"id":"3hnkm5","archiveId":"ur2ist","title":"Closing arguments begin as trial of George Pino nears a decision","excerpt":"Closing arguments have begun in the trial of George Pino, the prominent real estate developer accused in connection to a deadly 2022 boat crash. The mogul’s fate will be in the hands of a jury, in the trial over the Labor Day weekend wreck that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. But before deliberat","content":"Closing arguments have begun in the trial of George Pino, the prominent real estate developer accused in connection to a deadly 2022 boat crash. The mogul’s fate will be in the hands of a jury, in the trial over the Labor Day weekend wreck that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. But before deliberations begin, state prosecutors delivered closing statements, Monday morning, with defense attorneys set to deliver their closing arguments after a lunch break. The defense argues the crash was a tragic accident, whereas prosecutors believe Pino should be held responsible. “The meat of it will be for me to address the manslaughter instruction, the vessel homicide instruction, and the request for an instruction on the navigational rules,” said MIami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Marissa Tinkler Mendez. The crash happened near Boca Chita Key where, prosecutors said, Pino’s boat hit a channel marker. It has been an emotional trial from the start, as Pino was overcome with emotion in court, gasping for air and ultimatley suffering a medical emergency. When testimony resumed, the emotions continued to run high. “It was just a little head bobbing by the boat,” said Pino’s wife Cecilia. Cecilia struggled to get the words out as she took the stand and tried to recall that fatal crash. “I remember asking again, ‘Who is missing? Who is missing?’ And that’s when they told me that Lucy was missing,” she said. Survivors also testified, including Lucy’s friends who were on the boat at the time of the crash. “Tell us about the speed of the boat,” said defense attorney Jeanelle Gomez. “I don’t remember it feeling it going any faster than our past trips,” said Natalia Reed. “Did you refresh your recollection? You in fact did see Mr. Pino on the floor, bleeding?” said Gomez. “Yes,” said Carolina Monterrey. Wednesday, Pino chose not to take the stand in his own defense. “I do not wish to testify,” said Pino. The defense rested its case shortly after. Prosecutors then called Lucy’s father, Andres Fernandez, to the stand as a rebuttal witness. “Did you have any plans to go out to the sandbar on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022?” said prosecutor Laura Adams. “No,” said Andres. “But you did?” said Adams. “But I did,” said Andres. “And why did you go?” said Adams. “Because Lucy asked me to go,” said Andres. Another passenger, Katy Puig, was permanently injured in the crash. Her father testified about who his daughter was before that day. “She was an incredible athlete,” said Katy’s father Rudy. A trial filled with grief and pain will head toward a decision this week. The jury will soon decide whether it was a tragic accident or a crime. Pino faces charges of vessel homicide and manslaughter, each holding a maximum sentence of 15 years behind bars.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/closing-arguments-begin-as-trial-of-george-pino-nears-a-decision/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:30:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062226-Closing-arguments-set-to-begin-as-trial-of-George-Pino-nears-a-decision.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"closing-arguments-begin-as-trial-of-george-pino-nears-a-decision"},{"id":"tol2q0","archiveId":"gv8dte","title":"Risky Business: Signing a Commercial Lease","excerpt":"Congratulations! You’ve found what looks like the perfect place to open your small business or nonprofit. But be careful—what you don’t know could turn your dream location into a nightmare. Commercial leases are very different from apartment or house leases. In Florida, they offer fewer protections ","content":"Congratulations! You’ve found what looks like the perfect place to open your small business or nonprofit. But be careful—what you don’t know could turn your dream location into a nightmare. Commercial leases are very different from apartment or house leases. In Florida, they offer fewer protections and often include complicated provisions. The fine print can […] The post Risky Business: Signing a Commercial Lease first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/risky-business-signing-a-commercial-lease-2/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Wynnora (Wendy) S. Wilson, Esq.","publishDate":"2026-06-19T19:15:50.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FUntitled-design-5.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"risky-business-signing-a-commercial-lease"},{"id":"sfc95d","archiveId":"3p82j","title":"‘Real Housewives of Miami’ star Lisa Hochstein completes diversion program, charge dropped","excerpt":"Reality TV personality Lisa Hochstein has had a criminal case against her dismissed after successfully completing a pretrial diversion program, according to Miami-Dade court records. A court filing dated Thursday states Hochstein successfully completed the program and that prosecutors filed a nolle ","content":"Reality TV personality Lisa Hochstein has had a criminal case against her dismissed after successfully completing a pretrial diversion program, according to Miami-Dade court records. A court filing dated Thursday states Hochstein successfully completed the program and that prosecutors filed a nolle prosequi, formally ending the case. The charge stemmed from allegations that Hochstein accessed and recorded communications without authorization amid the ongoing legal battle between the former spouses. Under the terms of the diversion agreement, the charge would be dismissed upon successful completion of the program. Court records indicate Hochstein fulfilled those requirements, bringing the case to a close.","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/real-housewives-of-miami-star-lisa-hochstein-completes-diversion-program-charge-dropped/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Allyson Castillo","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:27:29.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F04%2F41526-Lisa-Hochstein.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"real-housewives-of-miami-star-lisa-hochstein-completes-diversion-program-charge-dropped"},{"id":"8gkx2m","archiveId":"xei6la","title":"Want to see Ronaldo and Rodriguez at the Colombia-Portugal World Cup match? Expect to pay as much as $60K","excerpt":"One of the most anticipated matches of the FIFA World Cup so far, pitting Portugal against Colombia, promises to give spectators an electrifying time, but the prices to get to see it in person are sky high, in some cases surpassing Super Bowl figures. This coming Saturday’s game, set to go down at M","content":"One of the most anticipated matches of the FIFA World Cup so far, pitting Portugal against Colombia, promises to give spectators an electrifying time, but the prices to get to see it in person are sky high, in some cases surpassing Super Bowl figures. This coming Saturday’s game, set to go down at Miami Stadium, finds Colombia fresh off a strong win last week and Portugal off to a disappointing start. Bu what’s raising eyebrows is the price of tickets to the match, which are the most expensive of the four local group stage matches. Fans still hoping to score tickets will have to check other official ticket sites, because tickets are sold out on the FIFA site. Some seats for this first round game are going for $3,500 on SeatGeek. But that’s nothing compared to those wanting to sit near the front row, who are looking at $30,000 a pop. It’s doubly staggering for VIP seats. Securing those will involve shelling out more than $60,000 on StubHub. FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the ticket prices. “What is most important in all that is that every dollar that we generate goes back into futbol,” he said. “These decisions are not just taken like this, somebody wakes up and decides on a price. There is a lot of analysis a lot of work; a lot of experts who are involved.” The game promises to be thrilling, with star power on the field that’s bound to keep attendees riveted — with the likes of James Rodriguez of Colombia and Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo. This is widely expected to be the final World Cup appearance for Ronaldo, and that’s been driving historic demand for fans to try and see him. Moreover, South Florida is home to one of the largest Colombian communities in the U.S., creating a clash of two passionate fan bases trying to see their team. “Match 71 is a different animal,” said an expert. “Those prices, you know, it’s either gonna cave in, or it’s gonna go the other way, and it’s gonna shoot up to the sky.” The Colombia-versus-Portugal match is set to kick off at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday at Miami Stadium.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/2026-world-cup/want-to-see-ronaldo-and-rodriguez-at-the-colombia-portugal-world-cup-match-expect-to-pay-as-much-as-60k/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:12:24.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260622_Rodriguez_Ronaldo_World_Cup.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"want-to-see-ronaldo-and-rodriguez-at-the-colombia-portugal-world-cup-match-expect-to-pay-as-much-as-"},{"id":"us6g8y","archiveId":"u27atv","title":"2026 Florida Python Challenge™ dates announced — registration now open","excerpt":"I’m excited to announce that the annual Florida Python Challenge™ is back for 2026! Kicking off on Friday, July 10 at 12:01 a.m., and running until Sunday, July 19 at 5 p.m., registered participants in this year’s Challenge will get the chance to win a share of $25,000 in prizes while removing invas","content":"I’m excited to announce that the annual Florida Python Challenge™ is back for 2026! Kicking off on Friday, July 10 at 12:01 a.m., and running until Sunday, July 19 at 5 p.m., registered participants in this year’s Challenge will get the chance to win a share of $25,000 in prizes while removing invasive Burmese pythons […] The post 2026 Florida Python Challenge™ dates announced — registration now open first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/2026-florida-python-challenge-dates-announced-registration-now-open/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Rodney Barreto, FWC Chair","publishDate":"2026-06-19T19:12:05.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftemplate-2-5-696x417-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2026-florida-python-challenge-dates-announced-registration-now-open"},{"id":"do93k","archiveId":"aurbn9","title":"Search underway for 25-year-old man reported missing from NW Miami-Dade","excerpt":"Authorities seek the public’s help in their search for a 25-year-old man who was reported missing from Northwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Ryan Jackson Howland left an unspecified location along the 2400 block of Northwest 80th Street, at around 3 p.m. on Saturday, an","content":"Authorities seek the public’s help in their search for a 25-year-old man who was reported missing from Northwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Ryan Jackson Howland left an unspecified location along the 2400 block of Northwest 80th Street, at around 3 p.m. on Saturday, and has not made contact with family members since. Howland stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 107 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray Jacket with “North Miami Beach” on theback and blue jeans, Detectives said Howland maybe in need of services and meets the criteria for a missing endangered adult. Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts the above subject to contact MDSO Deputy M. Ritch Jr. at 305-715-3300 (office), 305-715-3257 (desk), email u308129@mdso.com or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/search-underway-for-25-year-old-man-reported-missing-from-nw-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:54:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260622_Ryan_Jackson_Howland_missing_NWMD_man.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"search-underway-for-25-year-old-man-reported-missing-from-nw-miami-dade"},{"id":"k02t9j","archiveId":"9v4rv6","title":"Alberto Carvalho resigns as Los Angeles schools superintendent after FBI search and months on paid leave","excerpt":"LOS ANGELES (AP) — The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools has resigned four months after he was put on paid leave during a federal investigation, the district’s Board of Education said Monday. Alberto Carvalho denied any wrongdoing earlier this year and had asked to be reinstated as head o","content":"LOS ANGELES (AP) — The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools has resigned four months after he was put on paid leave during a federal investigation, the district’s Board of Education said Monday. Alberto Carvalho denied any wrongdoing earlier this year and had asked to be reinstated as head of the nation’s second-largest district. The FBI served search warrants on Feb. 25 at his home and the LA Unified School District’s headquarters. Two days later, the district’s Board of Education voted unanimously to place him on leave pending the outcome of the investigation. In its statement released early Monday, the Board acknowledged it received a letter of resignation from Carvalho. The resignation was effective as of Sunday. “The Board remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring stability, continuity, and continued progress through strong leadership. Our focus remains unchanged: providing every student with a high-quality education, supporting our dedicated workforce, and maintaining the trust of the communities we serve,” it said in the statement. It said that Andrés Chait, who has been acting superintendent, will remain in that position until a permanent decision is made. Authorities have not provided details of the nature of the investigation involving the district, which serves more than 500,000 students, nor have they accused Carvalho of any crimes. The FBI also searched a third location near Miami. The Miami Herald reported the Florida property belonged to Debra Kerr, who previously worked with AllHere, an education technology company that had a contract with Los Angeles schools before it collapsed and its leader was indicted for fraud. In 2024, Carvalho heavily touted a deal with AllHere for an AI chatbot named “Ed” designed to help students. But about three months after unveiling the technology and paying the company $3 million, the district dropped its dealings with AllHere, which collapsed into bankruptcy. Months later, founder Joanna Smith-Griffin was charged with securities and wire fraud, along with identity theft. At the time, Carvalho denied personal involvement in the selection of AllHere, according to the Los Angeles Times. “Mr. Carvalho respects the rule of law and the investigative process and has always acted in the best interests of students and within the bounds of the law,” a statement provided by Holland & Knight, the law firm representing him, had said. “While the government’s investigation remains ongoing, no evidence has been presented by prosecutors supporting any allegation that Mr. Carvalho violated federal law.” An email seeking comment was sent to the law firm Monday. Following the search of school headquarters, LA Unified said it was cooperating with investigators and had no further information. Carvalho became superintendent for LA in 2022. He previously led the public schools in Miami.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/alberto-carvalho-resigns-as-los-angeles-schools-superintendent-after-fbi-search-and-months-on-paid-leave/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:27:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F02%2F022526-Alberto-Carvalho.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"alberto-carvalho-resigns-as-los-angeles-schools-superintendent-after-fbi-search-and-months-on-paid-l"},{"id":"leo1m9","archiveId":"m60tck","title":"Join Miami’s Community News for an exclusive Meet & Greet with Governor Candidate Byron Donalds","excerpt":"Join Miami’s Community News for an exclusive Meet & Greet with Governor Candidate Byron Donalds. This special event gave attendees the opportunity to hear from Byron Donalds, connect with community leaders, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of Florida. For more shows, visit: ww","content":"Join Miami’s Community News for an exclusive Meet & Greet with Governor Candidate Byron Donalds. This special event gave attendees the opportunity to hear from Byron Donalds, connect with community leaders, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of Florida. For more shows, visit: wwwcnewstv.com ABOUT US: Miami Community Newspapers is your go-to source […] The post Join Miami’s Community News for an exclusive Meet & Greet with Governor Candidate Byron Donalds first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/join-miamis-community-news-for-an-exclusive-meet-greet-with-governor-candidate-byron-donalds/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-19T19:01:38.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Finvite.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"join-miamis-community-news-for-an-exclusive-meet-greet-with-governor-candidate-byron-donalds"},{"id":"xq1vgy","archiveId":"x66q13","title":"Bad breakup: Agent accuses his ex of withholding commission share on LVMH Miami lease","excerpt":"Relationships are everything in real estate, but in this case, an agent claims ending romantic ties with a brokerage founder left him short of a commission share on a high-profile LVMH lease deal in downtown Miami. Robert Festinger sued Coral Gables-based Carvalho Commercial Real Estate and its foun","content":"Relationships are everything in real estate, but in this case, an agent claims ending romantic ties with a brokerage founder left him short of a commission share on a high-profile LVMH lease deal in downtown Miami. Robert Festinger sued Coral Gables-based Carvalho Commercial Real Estate and its founder and CEO, Luciana Carvalho, whom he alleges he had a romantic relationship with, alleging he wasn’t compensated for his work on the luxury goods brand’s lease renewal, according to the complaint. Festinger filed the complaint in Miami-Dade Circuit Court on Tuesday. It’s the second time Festinger has sued Carvalho in less than […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/18/carvalho-cre-sued-over-lvmh-office-lease-commission/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Lidia Dinkova","publishDate":"2026-06-18T14:30:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCarvalho-CRE-Sued-Over-LVMH-Office-Lease-Commission-700x466.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bad-breakup-agent-accuses-his-ex-of-withholding-commission-share-on-lvmh-miami-lease"},{"id":"1s6r1o","archiveId":"t8cxna","title":"Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk gets traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk","excerpt":"(AP) — Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa finalized a deal Sunday night, with Florida sending four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk — the brother of Panthers star Matthe","content":"(AP) — Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa finalized a deal Sunday night, with Florida sending four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk — the brother of Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk. The picks were the No. 9 pick in this year’s draft, Tampa Bay’s first-round pick this year (acquired earlier Sunday in a trade Florida made sending Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle), the Panthers’ second-round pick in 2027 and their top 10-protected first-round pick in 2029. And that means Florida adds an elite player to its forward corps without losing any of its top seven scorers from this past season. “Brady is a dynamic competitor and one of the most physical and relentless forwards in the league,” Panthers hockey operations president and general manager Bill Zito said. “A proven leader and exactly the type of player we want in our locker room, he strives to make everyone around him better both on and off the ice. We’re thrilled to welcome Brady to South Florida to join our group as we continue our pursuit of championship hockey.” Brady Tkachuk has spent the entirety of his eight-year NHL career in Ottawa, and now he joins his brother, Olympic teammate and podcast co-host in Florida — the place where Matthew Tkachuk has spent the last four seasons, winning two Stanley Cups and getting to the final three times. The Athletic was first to report the pending trade. Brady Tkachuk has two seasons left on the seven-year, $57.56 million contract he signed in October 2021 when he also became Ottawa’s captain. As recently as late April, he bristled at conversation about his name being in trade rumors following a first-round playoff exit. “This was not a decision we took lightly, but ultimately we did what we felt was best for the long-term future of our hockey club,” Senators general manager Steve Staios said Sunday. “We now possess cap space and draft capital and will be actively working to improve our roster.” It’s a move that makes sense for so many reasons and has seemed almost inevitable. Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk reveled in the chance to play alongside one another for USA Hockey at the 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025 (winning silver) and the Milan Cortina Olympics this year (winning gold, the first for the American men’s program on the Olympic stage since the miracle in Lake Placid 46 years ago). Their parents — their dad is NHL legend Keith Tkachuk — have a home in Florida and are regular attendees at Panthers games, and the USA Hockey ties means Brady Tkachuk already has relationships with many in the Florida organization. Zito had a role within USA Hockey during this past Olympic cycle and Panthers equipment manager Teddy Richards had a role with the 4 Nations and Milan Cortina teams as well. Brady Tkachuk was Ottawa’s captain for the last five seasons, and he was — by far in some cases — their leader in countless categories over his eight years with the Senators. No player had more goals (213), points (463), power-play goals (62), shots (2,202), hits (1,921), winning goals (28), multigoal games (30) and penalty minutes (821) in his tenure with the club, which acquired him with the No. 4 pick in the 2018 draft. And now, four years after landing Matthew Tkachuk, the Panthers have tapped into the Tkachuk family well of talent again. It also adds another big name to the list of players that Florida has locked up for several seasons going forward, including Aleksander Barkov, Aaron Ekblad, Sam Reinhart, Sam Bennett, Carter Verhaeghe, Gustav Forsling, Anton Lundell and others. They’re all Stanley Cup winners, and now Brady Tkachuk would figure to have a real chance to get his name etched onto hockey’s chalice in the coming years as well.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/florida-panthers/oh-brother-brady-tkachuk-gets-traded-to-florida-to-join-matthew-tkachuk/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:52:43.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2024%2F06%2FMatthew-Tkachuk-celebrates-winning-Stanley-Cup-with-dad-Keith-and-brother-Brady.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"oh-brother-brady-tkachuk-gets-traded-to-florida-to-join-matthew-tkachuk"},{"id":"4ncmtn","archiveId":"ufq0mc","title":"FIFA match traffic chaos: Fans face hours of gridlock at Miami Stadium","excerpt":"While excitement filled Miami Stadium for the Uruguay vs. Cape Verde match, thousands of fans dealt with nightmare traffic, scarce parking, and long walks. CBS News Miami’s Anna McAllister reports on the struggle to get in and out of the stadium.","content":"While excitement filled Miami Stadium for the Uruguay vs. Cape Verde match, thousands of fans dealt with nightmare traffic, scarce parking, and long walks. CBS News Miami’s Anna McAllister reports on the struggle to get in and out of the stadium.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/fifa-match-traffic-chaos-fans-face-hours-of-gridlock-at-miami-stadium/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T03:17:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Ffc7ccb70-f2a1-4e10-8e81-d92c92ef14b5%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F0941cab76c9f31cb9608b8baa731d481%2F10163fff419736084f521575b8a5f857.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-match-traffic-chaos-fans-face-hours-of-gridlock-at-miami-stadium"},{"id":"e5z8wm","archiveId":"fx61pu","title":"Tartan Army to party at Ball & Chain before marching to loanDepot Park to catch Marlins game","excerpt":"Team Scotland’s biggest fans are getting ready to take over the 305 ahead of a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup showdown with Brazil. The Tartan Army will be pre-gaming at Ball & Chain in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, beginning at around 2 p.m. on Monday. But as early as noon, the party had a","content":"Team Scotland’s biggest fans are getting ready to take over the 305 ahead of a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup showdown with Brazil. The Tartan Army will be pre-gaming at Ball & Chain in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, beginning at around 2 p.m. on Monday. But as early as noon, the party had already started, as live music greeted customers at the iconic Calle Ocho hotspot. Outside the bar, the barricades were going up in preparation for the parade. Before getting to Little Havana, a quartet of Scottish fans posted a video of them singing along to Will Smith’s “Miami” on TikTok as they drove around. From Ball & Chain, participants are going to begin marching over to loanDepot Park at around 4:45 p.m. to watch the Marlins game. They are expected to march southbound on Southwest 15th Avenue from Eighth Street. While the players will battle it out on the pitch, the Brazilian and Scottish fans are seeing who will win partying in Miami — from the samba on the streets to the kilts in the seats. “I am loving it, honestly,” said a Scottish fan. “No Scotland, no party, all the time. all the time,” said another Scottish fan. The Scottish have arrived to South Florida, and they are heating up the party. The Tartan Army have already begin showing up and showing off their kilts — downing beer and enjoying the iconic Elbo Room on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Sunday. “This is magical, magical. I’m here with my son and I’ve been to New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, flew back to Washington, Atlanta, come down from Atlanta to Boston, and now we’re in Miami. We’re bringing the party to Miami,” said a Scottish fan. The Scots went viral for their passion and pure entertainment up in Boston, and on Monday, around 8,000 of them are expected in the Magic City. Many of them will be gathering at Ball & Chain, turning this salsa bar into a sports bar, before marching down to loanDepot Park to catch a true American ball game. The Scots’ arrival in South Florida inevitably triggers concerns for sunscreen and whether there will be enough beers for all of them, through the management at Ball & Chain has assured 7News there will be plenty of brews and cocktails to go around. Felipe Braun, Ball & Chain’s general manager, told 7News this is an all-hands-on-deck situation., one that includes ordering more than a dozen kegs of beer and bringing out his full staff for the full crowd expected on Monday afternoon. “So I had to, like at a 911 emergency, call the breweries and [say], ‘Hey, guys, I need you,’ so they were able to deliver [the beer supplies],” he said. “They’re getting cold, and we’re ready to roll.” Come Wednesday night, soccer fans will witness a melting pot of culture, joy and passion as Scotland faces Brazil at Miami Stadium, the Miami Gardens venue otherwise known as Hard Rock Stadium. “They’re super, super happy, they have a super vibe, kind of match our energy,” said Braun. “It’s magical. It’s something that I think is an example, to everyone that is a fan, they should be.” The kind words from Braun are genuine, even though the Scots are playing his home country of Brazil. “I think that’s going to be the only thing that I’m not going to be with them, but pretty much, they’re here since Friday, [bringing] their vibe, having beer, having funs, taking pictures with the guests,” he said. “They come all dressed up, so it’s pretty much like, that day, I have to cheer for my team, but every other day, I’m going to cheer for them.” For a map of the parade route leading to loanDepot Park, click here.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/tartan-army-to-party-at-ball-chain-before-marching-to-loandepot-park-to-catch-marlins-game/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:16:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260622_Tartan_Army_takeover.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tartan-army-to-party-at-ball-chain-before-marching-to-loandepot-park-to-catch-marlins-game"},{"id":"sfplx4","archiveId":"es18qm","title":"Former Mimi-Dade County Public Schools superintendent resigns as Los Angeles superintendent","excerpt":"Former Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters.","content":"Former Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/former-mimi-dade-county-public-schools-superintendent-resigns-as-los-angeles-superintendent/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:46:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F650df18a-ac35-4aef-ad99-1fae967995b4%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F4891f7b4060f2811f9162328dab967d2%2Fddb1f42e304acce64fdd94c64b16c5bd.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-mimi-dade-county-public-schools-superintendent-resigns-as-los-angeles-superintendent"},{"id":"jhuc5l","archiveId":"f4c6dj","title":"Crews to break down Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” permanently closing immigration detention c","excerpt":"Crews are expected to begin breaking down Florida's \"Alligator Alcatraz\" and permanently closing the immigration detention center. CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor has the report.","content":"Crews are expected to begin breaking down Florida's \"Alligator Alcatraz\" and permanently closing the immigration detention center. CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor has the report.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/crews-to-break-down-floridas-alligator-alcatraz-permanently-closing-immigration-detention-c/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:39:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Fe356a5ea-f05d-402e-b2b0-2cb73ebe8480%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fc3b496f50ca2dc1e183544429b9d902f%2F8de39b3af1ee6f206c16e40d4b3b1ab5.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"crews-to-break-down-floridas-alligator-alcatraz-permanently-closing-immigration-detention-c"},{"id":"ejg5j2","archiveId":"izxqa7","title":"Closing arguments in George Pino boat crash trial underway","excerpt":"Closing arguments in George Pino's deadly boat crash trial are now underway with the jury expected to begin deliberations later on Monday afternoon. CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero has the report from Miami.","content":"Closing arguments in George Pino's deadly boat crash trial are now underway with the jury expected to begin deliberations later on Monday afternoon. CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero has the report from Miami.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/closing-arguments-in-george-pino-boat-crash-trial-underway/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:33:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F03af5787-ced2-4bfd-bebd-33b95cbc8b4f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3e904263dab0ce936c4f4f2312a68829%2Faf9fe2848b5a09f4c0df37ff7731954a.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"closing-arguments-in-george-pino-boat-crash-trial-underway"},{"id":"hndyh6","archiveId":"qmky23","title":"‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million","excerpt":"NEW YORK (AP) — “Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year. Launching 31 y","content":"NEW YORK (AP) — “Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year. Launching 31 years after the original “Toy Story” first landed in theaters, “Toy Story 5” far surpassed the previous series-best debut: $120 million for “Toy Story 4” in 2019. Internationally, it was just as successful, with $152 million in opening-weekend sales, for a worldwide haul of $312 million. The “Toy Story” franchise is one of the most profitable for The Walt Disney Co. Before “Toy Story 5” launched, the movies had collectively grossed more than $3 billion, while also pulling in billions from merchandising. Though the series seemed to reach a conclusion with 2010’s “Toy Story 3,” the decision to revive the franchise almost a decade later — while controversial — has been extremely lucrative. “Toy Story 4” exceeded $1 billion in ticket sales, and “Toy Story 5” is all but certain to as well. Among animated films, only 2018’s “Incredibles 2” had a bigger opening weekend ($182.7 million) than “Toy Story 5.” These toys aren’t cheap Keeping the “Toy Story” movies going has gotten more expensive, though. The fifth movie cost $250 million to make, not including marketing. It returns a voice cast led by Tom Hanks (as Woody), Tim Allen (as Buzz Lightyear) and Joan Cusack (as Jessie). In the sequel, the toys are pushed aside when Bonnie gets a new tablet. It’s directed by Andrew Stanton, the Pixar veteran who helmed “Finding Nemo” (2003) and “WALL-E” (2008). “Toy Story 5” also features a new song by Taylor Swift, “I Knew It, I Knew You.” Reviews have been very good and audiences gave “Toy Story 5” an “A” CinemaScore, suggesting it should remain a force in theaters for weeks. After its chart-topping debut, Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” slipped to second place with $17 million in its second weekend. That’s not the hold that Universal Pictures was hoping for. Dropping 61% from its first weekend suggests “Disclosure Day” might not find the legs Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller needs to break out this summer. Still, the $115 million budgeted movie, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and Colman Domingo, has grossed $160.4 million globally in two weeks. “Disclosure Day” stands a good chance of remaining the top adult-oriented option in theaters in the coming weeks. “Toy Story 5” faced little competition from newcomers. ‘Robin Hood’ misses the bullseye A24’s “The Death of Robin Hood,” a violent revisionist approach to the old legend, flopped with $2.6 million on 1,762 screens. The film, starring Hugh Jackman and directed by Michael Sarnoski, was modestly budgeted at $20 million. But after finding mixed reviews, audiences didn’t go for the movie, either. It earned a “C+” CinemaScore. Neon’s “Leviticus” came out just ahead of “The Death of Robin Hood,” with $2.7 million from 1,076 theaters. Written and directed by Adrian Chiarella, the buzzy low-budget horror film is about two teen boys who meet at conversion therapy. It’s a fine start for an indie with a small budget of $3.5 million and good word-of-mouth. But “Leviticus” also faced unusually strong competition in the still-potent horror hits “Obsession” and “Backrooms.” The top horror choice remained “Obsession,” the microbudget phenomenon by 26-year-old Curry Barker. In its sixth weekend, it nearly equaled its $17 million opening weekend from mid-May. The Focus Features release, which cost less than $1 million to make, added $14.2 million to bring its domestic total to $215.8 million and its global haul to $333.3 million. With “Toy Story 5” and “Obsession” driving sales, the summer box office is up 15% from the 2025 summer, according to Rentrak. More impressively, summer ticket sales are nearly equal to the 2019 summer at the same point, not accounting for inflation. The summer to date is just 1.9% down from that year. Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for Rentrak, expects that Hollywood is heading for its best summer since before the pandemic. And the success is coming from both expected and unexpected places. “To me, this is a hybrid summer and this could be the new blueprint for how you build the perfect summer box-office beast,” says Dergarabedian. “You throw in a mix of very eclectic films and not just the usual suspects — the big franchise films, the known brands — but also films like ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ and original films like ‘Disclosure Day.’” Top 10 movies by domestic box office With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak: 1. “Toy Story 5,” $160 million. 2. “Disclosure Day,” $17 million. 3. “Obsession,” $14.2 million. 4. “Backrooms,” $7.3 million. 5. “Scary Movie,” $6.7 million. 6. “Masters of the Universe,” $5.6 million. 7. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” $3.9 million. 8. “Leviticus,” $2.7 million. 9. “The Death of Robin Hood,” $2.6 million. 10. “Michael,” $2.2 million.","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/toy-story-5-rakes-in-the-biggest-box-office-debut-of-the-year-with-a-franchise-best-160-million/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:59:56.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260622_Toy_Story_5_scene.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"toy-story-5-rakes-in-the-biggest-box-office-debut-of-the-year-with-a-franchise-best-160-million"},{"id":"4lr1x5","archiveId":"94j5y7","title":"Person shot by Miami Shores officer after reported disturbance involving edged weapons, authorities say","excerpt":"A person was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after being shot by a Miami Shores police officer following a reported disturbance involving edged weapons, authorities said.According to Miami Shores Police, officers were dispatched around 2:13 p.m. to Tropical Chevrolet, located at 8880 Biscayne Blvd., a","content":"A person was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after being shot by a Miami Shores police officer following a reported disturbance involving edged weapons, authorities said.According to Miami Shores Police, officers were dispatched around 2:13 p.m. to Tropical Chevrolet, located at 8880 Biscayne Blvd., after receiving reports of an individual carrying two large-edged weapons and causing a disturbance.Police said the person left the dealership before officers arrived.A short time later, a Miami Shores police officer encountered the individual near the intersection of Northeast 86th Street and Biscayne Boulevard. During that encounter, the officer discharged their firearm, striking the subject.Officers immediately rendered first aid before Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported the individual to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center. Authorities said the person was receiving medical treatment, but no additional information about their condition was immediately released.No officers or civilians were injured during the incident.As is standard procedure in officer-involved shootings, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.Additional details have not yet been released.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/person-shot-by-miami-shores-officer-after-reported-disturbance-involving-edged-weapons-authorities-say/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T01:49:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F7e4c775d-fd65-4160-85a2-5cf67c040e39%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fae3c3dbd26610eb62e3ac68b249414fb%2Fofficerinvolvedmiamishores.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"person-shot-by-miami-shores-officer-after-reported-disturbance-involving-edged-weapons-authorities-s"},{"id":"vf20y","archiveId":"6887u9","title":"South Florida wildfire smoke eases, but crews continue battling blazes that have burned more than 20,000 acres","excerpt":"Smoke from a series of wildfires that have burned more than 20,000 acres across South Florida began to ease Sunday, bringing clearer skies to some communities after days of heavy haze and poor air quality.For airboat captain Gregory Mislow, the fires created an unusual backdrop for his weekend tours","content":"Smoke from a series of wildfires that have burned more than 20,000 acres across South Florida began to ease Sunday, bringing clearer skies to some communities after days of heavy haze and poor air quality.For airboat captain Gregory Mislow, the fires created an unusual backdrop for his weekend tours.\"This close to the city, it was the biggest one I've ever seen in my life,\" Mislow said. \"There were times you had to cover your mouth because of it.\"Mislow captured video showing firefighters and Florida Forest Service crews working to contain the flames. He said smoke conditions became especially severe during the weekend.\"The storm rolled in right at sunset, and the smoke was so thick you couldn't see my neighbor's house from where I was standing,\" he said. \"It was crazy.\"Officials say the wildfires have burned more than 20,000 acres combined. Firefighters continue working to contain the blazes, though authorities have not provided a timeline for when they expect the fires to be fully extinguished.The fires also disrupted travel across parts of Miami-Dade County. Officials temporarily closed sections of Krome Avenue, creating significant traffic delays for drivers.\"I had one lady tell me it took her three hours to get around a spot that should have taken 15 minutes,\" Mislow said.On Saturday, smoke drifted farther inland, with some residents reporting ash falling onto vehicles and property.\"My apartment is full, full, full of smoke, and my dog is having a hard time,\" said Jefferson Godoy of Doral. \"He's an old dog, so it's not an easy situation we're going through right now.\"Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is urging people with respiratory conditions to limit their time outdoors while smoke remains in the area. Although major roadways are currently open, the Florida Department of Transportation warns that conditions could change depending on fire activity and visibility concerns.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-wildfire-smoke-eases-but-crews-continue-battling-blazes-that-have-burned-more-than-20000-acres/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steve  Maugeri","publishDate":"2026-06-22T01:38:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Fa1424634-cd44-475d-b9f7-8e4d68e8340d%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F71af49fd399ad3f0802603b89e2390db%2Fwildfiresmoke.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-wildfire-smoke-eases-but-crews-continue-battling-blazes-that-have-burned-more-than-200"},{"id":"s7fyyb","archiveId":"a2eqpe","title":"Kyle Stowers homers and Marlins beat Giants 2-1","excerpt":"Kyle Stowers homered and scored on Otto L&oacute;pez's go-ahead double to lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-1 win against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.Ryan Gusto and four relievers limited the Giants to four hits as the Marlins won their eighth straight at home. Miami is a major league best 14-4 i","content":"Kyle Stowers homered and scored on Otto L&oacute;pez's go-ahead double to lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-1 win against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.Ryan Gusto and four relievers limited the Giants to four hits as the Marlins won their eighth straight at home. Miami is a major league best 14-4 in June.Neither team scored after L&oacute;pez snapped a 1-all tie in the fourth when his line drive rolled to the warning track in right and scored Stowers from first. Stowers drew a two-out-walk, the only one issued by Logan Webb.Webb (4-5) scattered five hits over eight innings for his first complete game of the season and fourth of his career. The right-hander has completed eight innings in each of his last three outings.John King (4-1) relieved Gusto and threw 1 1/3 innings. Calvin Faucher got the next four outs and Michael Petersen threw a perfect eighth. Lake Bachar allowed a leadoff walk against Rafael Devers in the ninth but then retired Jung Hoo Lee and Willy Adames for his first save.Casey Schmitt singled twice for San Francisco.Stowers gave Miami an early lead with his homer to lead off the second. He drove the first pitch from Webb 426 feet into the center-field seats for his eighth homer.The Giants tied it on Schmitt's run-scoring single in the third.Gusto gave up one run and three hits while striking out six over 4 1/3 innings.Before the game, the Marlins placed slugger Liam Hicks on the injured list because of a low back strain and designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment.Giants: LHP Robbie Ray (5-6, 4.07) will start the opener of a three-game home series against the Athletics on Tuesday. The Athletics have not announced a starter.Marlins: RHP Tyler Phillips (1-2, 3.10) will start the opener of a three-game home set against the Texas Rangers on Monday. The Rangers have not announced a starter.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/kyle-stowers-homers-and-marlins-beat-giants-2-1/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T01:15:15.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2F56bb282f-1ae9-42d8-b70f-c45f654e39be%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F663fb98e07289a21f0bc2fa1c0914818%2Fap26172670511443.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"kyle-stowers-homers-and-marlins-beat-giants-2-1"},{"id":"hx1kql","archiveId":"kt4ccm","title":"Peter Thiel’s secret society turns up in Epstein files","excerpt":"Epstein files reveal references to Peter Thiel's secretive society, including an invite, attendee roster, and emails discussing the concept.","content":"Epstein files reveal references to Peter Thiel's secretive society, including an invite, attendee roster, and emails discussing the concept.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/peter-thiels-secret-society-turns-up-in-epstein-files-40559378/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Natasha Yee","publishDate":"2026-06-19T12:30:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2Fthiel-epstein-dialog.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"peter-thiels-secret-society-turns-up-in-epstein-files"},{"id":"b45li3","archiveId":"aqjhz7","title":"Bachow, partners greenlit for more resi units in downtown Fort Lauderdale","excerpt":"Noah Bachow and partners won city approval to build 20 percent more multifamily units at 11 Andrews Avenue, a 27-story mixed-use development in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously voted Tuesday to approve the developers’ proposals to raise the number of units fr","content":"Noah Bachow and partners won city approval to build 20 percent more multifamily units at 11 Andrews Avenue, a 27-story mixed-use development in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously voted Tuesday to approve the developers’ proposals to raise the number of units from 316 to 378, and to approve the development’s design in Fort Lauderdale’s high-density downtown zoning district. The commission approved the density increase by allocating 62 “flex units” from a city-wide inventory of about 1,300. They allow the city, on a case-by-case basis, to make developments denser than standard limits imposed by zoning. Two entities, […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/18/noah-bachow-greenlit-for-more-fort-lauderdale-resi-units/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Mike Seemuth","publishDate":"2026-06-18T13:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBachow-partners-greenlit-for-more-resi-units-in-downtown-Fort-Lauderdale-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bachow-partners-greenlit-for-more-resi-units-in-downtown-fort-lauderdale"},{"id":"8lecsv","archiveId":"w4ofkt","title":"‘Real Housewives of Miami’ star Lisa Hochstein completes diversion program, charge dropped","excerpt":"Reality television personality Lisa Hochstein has had a criminal case against her dismissed after successfully completing a pretrial diversion program, according to Miami-Dade court records. A June 18 court filing states Hochstein successfully completed the program and that prosecutors filed a nolle","content":"Reality television personality Lisa Hochstein has had a criminal case against her dismissed after successfully completing a pretrial diversion program, according to Miami-Dade court records. A June 18 court filing states Hochstein successfully completed the program and that prosecutors filed a nolle prosequi, formally ending the case. The dismissal follows an agreement that allowed Hochstein to avoid prosecution if she met the requirements of the diversion program. The charge stemmed from allegations that Hochstein accessed and recorded communications without authorization amid the ongoing legal battle between the former spouses. Under the terms of the diversion agreement, the charge would be dismissed upon successful completion of the program.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/real-housewives-of-miami-star-lisa-hochstein-completes-diversion-program-charge-dropped/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Allyson Castillo","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:27:29.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F04%2F41526-Lisa-Hochstein.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"real-housewives-of-miami-star-lisa-hochstein-completes-diversion-program-charge-dropped"},{"id":"st1egg","archiveId":"sir7jk","title":"Uruguay surges ahead of Cabo Verde in thrilling 1st half at FIFA Fan Fest Miami","excerpt":"Live from Bayfront Park, Mike Cugno recaps Uruguay’s comeback against Cabo Verde as fans pack FIFA Fan Fest. With Spain leading Group H, today’s match brings tension, excitement, and family fun to Miami’s World Cup celebration.","content":"Live from Bayfront Park, Mike Cugno recaps Uruguay’s comeback against Cabo Verde as fans pack FIFA Fan Fest. With Spain leading Group H, today’s match brings tension, excitement, and family fun to Miami’s World Cup celebration.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/uruguay-surges-ahead-of-cabo-verde-in-thrilling-1st-half-at-fifa-fan-fest-miami/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T22:57:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2Fff1f0023-8efb-4c13-8358-ed260ec21883%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fbb7a526d15b53e965305ea33739b908e%2F26d998b2e98fd99f57ad17a8f29ba896.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"uruguay-surges-ahead-of-cabo-verde-in-thrilling-1st-half-at-fifa-fan-fest-miami"},{"id":"f6aoxg","archiveId":"vjq8dm","title":"Localized Miami: Robert Ruano and guest, Gilbert Arriaza, Owner of Gilbert’s Bakery","excerpt":"🥖 On this episode of Localized Miami, host Robert Ruano sits down with Gilbert Arriaza, owner of Gilbert’s Bakery, one of Miami’s beloved family-owned bakeries known for serving the community with fresh baked goods and authentic flavors for generations. Gilbert shares the story behind the bakery’s ","content":"🥖 On this episode of Localized Miami, host Robert Ruano sits down with Gilbert Arriaza, owner of Gilbert’s Bakery, one of Miami’s beloved family-owned bakeries known for serving the community with fresh baked goods and authentic flavors for generations. Gilbert shares the story behind the bakery’s success, the importance of family, hard work, and customer […] The post Localized Miami: Robert Ruano and guest, Gilbert Arriaza, Owner of Gilbert’s Bakery first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/localized-miami-robert-ruano-and-guest-gilbert-arriaza-owner-of-gilberts-bakery/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-19T19:00:03.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FLocalized-Miami_-Robert-Ruano-and-guest-Gilbert-Arriaza-Owner-of-Gilberts-Bakery-0-24-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"localized-miami-robert-ruano-and-guest-gilbert-arriaza-owner-of-gilberts-bakery"},{"id":"wyckwp","archiveId":"9tyn3h","title":"STEAMY SOFLO WITH AIR QUALITY CONCERNS","excerpt":"Happy Monday, June 22, 2026, South Florida! Hopefully everyone had a nice weekend celebrating all the special Dads out there. It sure was a steamy one, especially to start as a heat advisory was issued on Saturday for feels-like temperatures well into the triple digits. Saturday also featured a good","content":"Happy Monday, June 22, 2026, South Florida! Hopefully everyone had a nice weekend celebrating all the special Dads out there. It sure was a steamy one, especially to start as a heat advisory was issued on Saturday for feels-like temperatures well into the triple digits. Saturday also featured a good amount of smoke in the air across South Florida as wildfires across western Miami-Dade continue to burn. And although Sunday was quite hot, no heat alerts were needed. This morning was a similar setup with warm conditions in the 80s and mostly dry across South Florida with the exception of a few isolated showers near the Florida Keys. And while no heat alert was issued for today, an Air Quality Alert was issued for Miami-Dade as smoke continues to linger across the region. Today will be another hot one with afternoon high temperatures reaching into the mid to lower 90s. And while feels-like temperatures will reach into the low 100s, the criteria for a heat alert will not be met. (That’s not to say it won’t feel steamy across all of South Florida!) Even still, let’s try to limit our time outdoors as the heat will still be the big story but also the air quality across south Florida will remain reduced due to the ongoing wildfires. While an isolated shower is possible today, the focal point for showers will be across inland areas and push out towards the West Coast in the afternoon. Most areas should be dry today. Looking ahead through the rest of the week, rain chances will be near or just below what is normal this time of year. While a few isolated to scattered showers will be possible each afternoon as the heating of the day gets going, all activity will continue to shift farther inland away from the East Coast Metro. Hazy skies will also occasionally spread across South Florida as batches of Saharan dust spread across the region. High temperatures each day will reach into the mid to low 90s while heat indices (feels-like temperatures) reach into the triple digits each day. Down the road, it is highly possible that we see a few heat alerts issued throughout the week. Heat alerts or not, this is a reminder that it is now officially summer in South Florida so the heat and humidity will be big stories through the next few months. Have a great day and remember to keep hydrated! Erika Delgado / Meteorologist WSVN / ABC Miami","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/steamy-soflo-with-air-quality-concerns/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Erika Delgado","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:54:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FBlog-1-14.png%3Fw%3D1024","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"steamy-soflo-with-air-quality-concerns"},{"id":"cmel15","archiveId":"7on2fi","title":"Vance says talks in Switzerland with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end war","excerpt":"OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Vice President JD Vance said Monday peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” to end the war that began at the end of February. “The final deal is the house,” Vance told reporters. “We set the foundation. We haven’t built the house, b","content":"OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Vice President JD Vance said Monday peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” to end the war that began at the end of February. “The final deal is the house,” Vance told reporters. “We set the foundation. We haven’t built the house, but we’ve laid a successful foundation to get to a good place for the American people.” Vance’s comments came after he and Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf on Monday wrapped up a lengthy round of initial talks aimed at solidifying a permanent end to the war between the countries. The mediation effort in Switzerland, which started Sunday and stretched into the early hours of Monday, had rocky moments. But the talks also led to some agreements between the two sides. The vice president also suggested that the U.S. administration could agree to unfreeze Iranian assets for purchases of U.S. soy, corn and wheat. He said that Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump and one of the lead U.S. negotiators, came up with the idea with officials from Qatar. Vance said Qatar would have approval over the process, but Iranian money that would be accessible as sanctions were lifted “would actually go to buy American soy, American corn and American wheat for the benefit of the Iranian people.” In a joint statement, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said that while the high-level engagement had ended, technical negotiations would continue in Switzerland this week. Vance was expected to make remarks from the resort at 1 p.m. local time, his office said. The mediators hailed what they called “encouraging progress” made during the talks. A senior U.S. diplomat claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of “mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy shipments, remains open and that a ceasefire in the fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon holds. Yet the talks between the United States and Iran were jolted by blistering statements from Trump, who, from thousands of miles away from the Swiss negotiating venue at a mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne, was firing off comments that offended the Iranians. Iranian state media said talks had paused after the “publication of an insulting message by the U.S. President,” according to Iranian state media. Ultimately, the Iranians remained on site and negotiations continued, according to the senior U.S. diplomat, who was not authorized to comment publicly and briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity. Iranian state television reported Monday that the Iranian delegation had left the summit site to head to the airport in Zurich to fly back to Tehran. Trump didn’t attend what was dubbed the “Lake Lucerne Summit,” but his presence certainly loomed large. Ahead of the talks, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had vowed to “never back down from the right to enrich uranium,” according to state media. Trump on Sunday told Fox News in a phone interview that Pezeshkian should watch what he says and also threatened to take over Iran, according to one of the news channel’s correspondents. Trump also continued to issue warnings against Iran on social media, posting as negotiators worked: “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!” It’s unclear when Vance will depart Switzerland. Trump envoys Kushner and Steve Witkoff are handling many of the technical details on behalf of the U.S. delegation. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X that Pakistani and Qatari mediators delivered “major progress to end the Lebanon War.” But, he added, the first “real test” of negotiations would be whether the mechanism succeeded in halting the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The senior U.S. diplomat said among the issues discussed was Iran’s messaging as it related to the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran’s military said it closed Saturday in response to continued fighting in Lebanon. U.S. Central Command has disputed that Iran closed the strait again. The interim deal to end the fighting in Iran, signed last week by the leaders of the U.S. and Iran, also sets a 60-day period for negotiators to settle the future of Tehran’s nuclear program amid concerns that it wants to use it for military purposes, a claim Iran denies. The fate of frozen Iranian assets, among other thorny issues, are also on the agenda. Though the talks will encompass a vast array of complex matters, Iran has insisted on first addressing the fighting in Lebanon. Saturday’s renewed ceasefire in Lebanon appeared to be holding, and Israel’s military said it would lift movement restrictions for residents near the Israel-Lebanon border on Monday morning. Neither Israel nor Hezbollah is a signatory to the U.S.-Iran deal. There was cautious calm Monday in Lebanon, with no Israeli strikes reported overnight after a quiet Sunday. Hezbollah likewise has not announced any attacks on Israeli forces since Saturday. The lull in fighting in Lebanon is the longest since the outbreak of the latest Israel-Hezbollah war on March 2.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/vance-says-talks-in-switzerland-with-iranian-officials-set-good-foundation-for-a-deal-to-end-war/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:49:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260622_Switzerland_peace_talks_JD_Vance_Iran_war.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"vance-says-talks-in-switzerland-with-iranian-officials-set-good-foundation-for-a-deal-to-end-war"},{"id":"z6mm2u","archiveId":"byveqw","title":"2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3","excerpt":"MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two students armed with handguns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said. The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were arrested. The suspects and the victims were students of the San Jos","content":"MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two students armed with handguns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said. The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were arrested. The suspects and the victims were students of the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, where the mid-morning shooting happened, regional police chief Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy said. An investigation was underway to determine the cause of the shooting in the government-run school, which has more than 1,500 students. Capoy said that the suspects, who were close friends, said in initial questioning that they were bullied in school. He did not elaborate. They have no criminal records. One of the suspects got the 9 mm pistol he used in the attack from an aunt, a police officer, who was now being investigated. The other suspect used a cal. 38 revolver. They managed to bring the guns onto the campus because there was only one guard on duty at multiple entrances and exits, Capoy said. “The suspects barged into two rooms because after the shooting in the first, the children scampered and the suspects apparently ran after some victims into another room,” Capoy told reporters. Most of the dead and wounded were female students, he said. Police recovered at least 40 shell casings at the scene of the attack. In a video posted online, students hiding under desks in a shut classroom can be heard screaming and weeping as gunshots are heard outside. Some called their mothers. Other videos show visibly terrified students streaming out of the school campus, some holding and embracing each other. One of the suspects was arrested in the school after the attack but the second fled and hid in a house nearby. He was found by police who were alerted by residents, police said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a thorough investigation of the shooting and asked law enforcers to boost security in all schools, workplaces and public areas, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said. “The president was saddened by this incident. Anybody, especially the parents of the victims, will feel sad and terrified,” Castro said. The suspects were to be turned over to government welfare officers after the investigation since they are minors. The 14-year-old would be exempt from criminal prosecution under a 2006 Philippine law, which sets the minimum age of 15 for a minor to be criminally liable and only if authorities determine that a suspect was clearly aware of the crime that was committed and its repercussions. The national police have urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with authorities by providing any information that may aid the ongoing investigation. Crimes involving the use of firearms are prevalent in the Philippines, partly due to the proliferation of unlicensed firearms, but school shootings are relatively rare. In 2022, a man armed with pistols opened fire at an upscale university in the Manila metropolitan area ahead of a graduation ceremony, killing a former Philippine town mayor with whom the suspect had a long-running feud, and two others in the brazen attack. The gunman was arrested.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/2-students-in-custody-after-shooting-at-high-school-in-philippines-kills-3/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-22T10:58:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2018%2F07%2Fphilippines-flag.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-students-in-custody-after-shooting-at-high-school-in-philippines-kills-3"},{"id":"hy15zb","archiveId":"l89z4o","title":"NEXT Weather: Storms, air quality alerts hit Broward and Miami","excerpt":"Meteorologist Dave Warren updates on showers, storms, and lingering smoke impacting air quality in Broward and Miami. Find out when rain, haze, and heat will ease, plus the latest on tropical activity and your seven-day forecast.","content":"Meteorologist Dave Warren updates on showers, storms, and lingering smoke impacting air quality in Broward and Miami. Find out when rain, haze, and heat will ease, plus the latest on tropical activity and your seven-day forecast.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/next-weather-storms-air-quality-alerts-hit-broward-and-miami/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T22:54:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2Fbb0dcb0d-2de4-48c9-b1da-9517b43f3ae1%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F219d6613e23107a111007089253b9aac%2Faf9ff173d25afd5dbb2103a5b76990a3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"next-weather-storms-air-quality-alerts-hit-broward-and-miami"},{"id":"b04aub","archiveId":"8qmbkq","title":"ChamberSouth Spotlight: Guest Farides Garcia from Parent to Parent of Miami","excerpt":"Welcome to the Chamber South Spotlight Podcast, presented by Miami Community News. In this episode, ChamberSouth Board Member Alexander Noda meets with Farides Garcia from Parent to Parent of Miami. Together, they deep dive into Parent to Parent of Miami. For more shows, go to: cnewstv.com ABOUT US:","content":"Welcome to the Chamber South Spotlight Podcast, presented by Miami Community News. In this episode, ChamberSouth Board Member Alexander Noda meets with Farides Garcia from Parent to Parent of Miami. Together, they deep dive into Parent to Parent of Miami. For more shows, go to: cnewstv.com ABOUT US: Miami Community Newspapers is your go-to source […] The post ChamberSouth Spotlight: Guest Farides Garcia from Parent to Parent of Miami first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/chambersouth-spotlight-guest-farides-garcia-from-parent-to-parent-of-miami/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-19T18:35:33.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FChamberSouth-Spotlight_-Guest-Farides-Garcia-from-Parent-to-Parent-of-Miami-16-23-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"chambersouth-spotlight-guest-farides-garcia-from-parent-to-parent-of-miami"},{"id":"hs2yh9","archiveId":"vhtrf3","title":"WM Begins Service in the City of West Park on July 1","excerpt":"WM has been selected as the new environmental solutions provider for the City of West Park. WM will begin collecting residential garbage, recycling and bulk items on Wednesday, July 1 replacing the city’s prior collection company. Residential service days will not change. WM will service the city in","content":"WM has been selected as the new environmental solutions provider for the City of West Park. WM will begin collecting residential garbage, recycling and bulk items on Wednesday, July 1 replacing the city’s prior collection company. Residential service days will not change. WM will service the city in trucks fueled by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), […] The post WM Begins Service in the City of West Park on July 1 first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/west-park-news/wm-begins-service-in-the-city-of-west-park-on-july-1/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:43:34.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-79.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wm-begins-service-in-the-city-of-west-park-on-july-1"},{"id":"elo6ro","archiveId":"g2xde8","title":"‘Red, White & Grove: 250 United’ to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Peacock Park","excerpt":"Coconut Grove will mark Independence Day with a special celebration this year as the community joins the nation in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. Red, White & Grove: 250 United will take place Saturday, July 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Peacock Park, a free event bringing together live music, ","content":"Coconut Grove will mark Independence Day with a special celebration this year as the community joins the nation in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. Red, White & Grove: 250 United will take place Saturday, July 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Peacock Park, a free event bringing together live music, family activities, local dining and […] The post ‘Red, White & Grove: 250 United’ to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Peacock Park first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/red-white-grove-250-united-to-celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary-at-peacock-park-2/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Bill Kress","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:39:15.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGROVE-FOURTH-1-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"red-white-grove-250-united-to-celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary-at-peacock-park"},{"id":"e0umnh","archiveId":"gdi2vj","title":"Colombian presidential runoff: South Florida voters cast ballots as results come in","excerpt":"Ballots are being counted in Colombia’s presidential runoff. Eligible voters in Miami, Coral Gables, and Hialeah participated as the tight race between De Espriella and Ivonne Cepeda could reshape the country’s future.","content":"Ballots are being counted in Colombia’s presidential runoff. Eligible voters in Miami, Coral Gables, and Hialeah participated as the tight race between De Espriella and Ivonne Cepeda could reshape the country’s future.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/colombian-presidential-runoff-south-florida-voters-cast-ballots-as-results-come-in/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T22:52:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2F1a082861-fec6-4a01-9cff-0fc66796b525%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F555fb0b43e5e925a5a0680406790e3f7%2F9f6cf258b19af96df4d4ac01395ee700.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"colombian-presidential-runoff-south-florida-voters-cast-ballots-as-results-come-in"},{"id":"euvy4j","archiveId":"fjim8m","title":"This Summer, Families May Want to Look Beyond Disney","excerpt":"For generations, a summer family vacation in Central Florida meant one thing: Disney. And look, I get it. Disney has the history, the nostalgia, and that deep emotional pull parents naturally want to pass down to their kids. But lately, more and more families are asking a tough, practical question: ","content":"For generations, a summer family vacation in Central Florida meant one thing: Disney. And look, I get it. Disney has the history, the nostalgia, and that deep emotional pull parents naturally want to pass down to their kids. But lately, more and more families are asking a tough, practical question: Can we actually still afford the […] The post This Summer, Families May Want to Look Beyond Disney first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/doraltribune/this-summer-families-may-want-to-look-beyond-disney/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Manny Sarmiento","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:31:43.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSmarter-Summer-Family-Plans-Vacations-061926.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"this-summer-families-may-want-to-look-beyond-disney"},{"id":"s2jg9i","archiveId":"du6f4g","title":"Miami Dade College honorees inducted into Alumni Hall of Fame","excerpt":"Since 2003, a select number of graduates of Miami Dade College have been inducted each year into the college’s Alumni Hall of Fame in recognition of their professional achievements, leadership and service. On June 5th, the 12 inductees from the 2026 class were celebrated at the annual ceremony. “Our","content":"Since 2003, a select number of graduates of Miami Dade College have been inducted each year into the college’s Alumni Hall of Fame in recognition of their professional achievements, leadership and service. On June 5th, the 12 inductees from the 2026 class were celebrated at the annual ceremony. “Our inductees’ accomplishments demonstrate the power of […] The post Miami Dade College honorees inducted into Alumni Hall of Fame first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/miami-dade-college-honorees-inducted-into-alumni-hall-of-fame/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Chris Pearson","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:15:16.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMDC-Alumni-Hall-of-Fame-2026-Inductees-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-college-honorees-inducted-into-alumni-hall-of-fame"},{"id":"5199s2","archiveId":"rasn0","title":"Quantum sensors could spot hidden damage in the thousands of US bridges rated ‘structurally deficient’","excerpt":"Alex Krasnok, Florida International University Every bridge has parts that drivers never see: steel buried in concrete, welds tucked under girders, and soil packed around foundations below the waterline. A bridge can look fine from the road while rust spreads around steel hidden inside concrete. A s","content":"Alex Krasnok, Florida International University Every bridge has parts that drivers never see: steel buried in concrete, welds tucked under girders, and soil packed around foundations below the waterline. A bridge can look fine from the road while rust spreads around steel hidden inside concrete. A small fatigue crack can lengthen. A flood can wash […] The post Quantum sensors could spot hidden damage in the thousands of US bridges rated ‘structurally deficient’ first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/florida-international-university/quantum-sensors-could-spot-hidden-damage-in-the-thousands-of-us-bridges-rated-structurally-deficient/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Florida International University","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:04:52.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffile-20260526-57-skhvzp.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"quantum-sensors-could-spot-hidden-damage-in-the-thousands-of-us-bridges-rated-structurally-deficient"},{"id":"f3o6gz","archiveId":"hketf0","title":"Miami Beach Hosts World Cup ’26 Watch Parties","excerpt":"With World Cup fever spreading throughout South Florida, the City of Miami Beach is hosting more than a dozen watch parties in North Beach and South Beach. “The world’s eyes are on Miami Beach, and there is no better place on the planet to experience this historic tournament than right in our own ba","content":"With World Cup fever spreading throughout South Florida, the City of Miami Beach is hosting more than a dozen watch parties in North Beach and South Beach. “The world’s eyes are on Miami Beach, and there is no better place on the planet to experience this historic tournament than right in our own backyard,” said Miami […] The post Miami Beach Hosts World Cup ’26 Watch Parties first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-beach-news/miami-beach-hosts-world-cup-26-watch-parties/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-19T15:40:11.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-34-696x417-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-beach-hosts-world-cup-26-watch-parties"},{"id":"l5segm","archiveId":"p105um","title":"South Florida’s top construction permits: Week ending June 16, 2026","excerpt":"🏆 New Building: The largest construction permit, valued at $164.5 million, is for The Well Coconut Grove development at 2835 Tigertail Avenue in Miami. David Martin’s Terra and AB Asset Management secured the permit for a 447,969-square-foot mixed-use project that includes condominium units and ret","content":"🏆 New Building: The largest construction permit, valued at $164.5 million, is for The Well Coconut Grove development at 2835 Tigertail Avenue in Miami. David Martin’s Terra and AB Asset Management secured the permit for a 447,969-square-foot mixed-use project that includes condominium units and retail space. The developers acquired the Coconut Grove site in 2021 for $21.7 million and secured a $410 million construction loan in January from Tyko Capital, a New York-based real estate firm backed by billionaire Paul Singer’s Elliott Investment Management. Job Filing Number: BD23029961001B001 🏆 New Building: The top residential permit was valued at $5 million […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/18/south-floridas-top-construction-permits-june-16-2026/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Eman Elshahawy, Matthew Elo","publishDate":"2026-06-18T12:30:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_Construction-Permits-Newsletter-700x438.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-top-construction-permits-week-ending-june-16-2026"},{"id":"epklgf","archiveId":"t993i","title":"Soccer fans brace for World Cup showdowns at Miami Stadium: Brazil vs. Scotland and Colombia vs. Portugal","excerpt":"The summer of soccer is just getting started, as South Florida residents and visitors brace themselves for a monumental week of FIFA World Cup events — on and off the field. It all begins with Wednesday’s game at Miami Stadium, the Miami Gardens venue otherwise known as Hard Rock Stadium, as Brazil ","content":"The summer of soccer is just getting started, as South Florida residents and visitors brace themselves for a monumental week of FIFA World Cup events — on and off the field. It all begins with Wednesday’s game at Miami Stadium, the Miami Gardens venue otherwise known as Hard Rock Stadium, as Brazil and Scotland are set to go head to head. Greg Sim with Scotland’s Tartan Army spoke to 7News from Europe before touching down in the Sunshine State for the big match. Brazil are wonderful. I mean, we love the Brazil fans; we’ll mix together, we’ll samba, we’ll rumba, we’ll do the whole thing with them. you know,” he said. While Sim might do the samba during his visit, there is one thing his fellow countrymen will bring to the region: the shrill and primal sound of Scottish bagpipes. Scotland fans from the Tartan Army are expected to go all out across South Florida this week. “No Scotland, no party,” said Sim. “Without us, you’re not going to have a party.” But Brazilian fans are also hard to miss, as they bring their unwavering passion that could transform the city into a vibrant sea of green and yellow. That’s just the beginning of a crazy week, because on Saturday’s most anticipated game, one that’s buzzing across South Florida, Colombia and Portugal are set to face off in one fiery match. “I feel like we’re very solid this year,” said Colombian fan Cami Cardozo “We have the GOAT, [Cristiano] Ronaldo, so I think we’re definitely going to win this,” said a Portugal fan. There is also the high-wattage star power descending on South Florida. Colombia’s James Rodriguez is sure to put on quite the spectacle with his elite playmaking skills. And then there’s Portugal’s Ronaldo, a global icon despite a disappointing opening game. One thing’s for sure: They’ll fight till the very end. These four teams will go at it, the fans are sure to roar, and while the excitement is buzzing. there’s something that will be impossible to ignore: traffic, a South Florida staple. Drivers are expecting more chaos and unpredictability on the roads. “I mean, there’s really a lot of people here in Miami as it is, you know, a lot of traffic with the buses and drivers and public transportation. I think, with more crowds coming in, it’s gonna be crazy, for sure,” said a fan. For World Cup fans, having the opportunity to watch their favorite teams play in South Florida for one memorable week of soccer will be worth enduring all the traffic headaches. Wednesday’s game between Scotland and Brazil is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. at Miami Stadium. Organizers encourage ticketholders to arrive early, as some fans have been struggling wgen it comes to parking and traffic.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/soccer-fans-brace-for-world-cup-showdowns-at-miami-stadium-brazil-vs-scotland-and-colombia-vs-portugal/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-22T10:22:54.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260622_Scotland_vs_Brazil_World_Cup.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"soccer-fans-brace-for-world-cup-showdowns-at-miami-stadium-brazil-vs-scotland-and-colombia-vs-portug"},{"id":"o3ni50","archiveId":"fhvkna","title":"Wildfire relief in west Miami-Dade: Smoke clears, roads reopen after 20,000 acres burned","excerpt":"Fire crews make progress as wildfires ease in West Miami-Dade. Roads reopen, but smoke and health risks remain. Residents share their experiences as officials urge caution for those with respiratory issues.","content":"Fire crews make progress as wildfires ease in West Miami-Dade. Roads reopen, but smoke and health risks remain. Residents share their experiences as officials urge caution for those with respiratory issues.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/wildfire-relief-in-west-miami-dade-smoke-clears-roads-reopen-after-20000-acres-burned/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T22:47:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2F23f0a90f-a472-409e-870c-2461ef4443a1%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F4a615e332eb10c161cba4cdf1c3b7d30%2F066ea2c51ed3334095941d62fb3a1cd7.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wildfire-relief-in-west-miami-dade-smoke-clears-roads-reopen-after-20000-acres-burned"},{"id":"5xa6x0","archiveId":"e2ll36","title":"Hot and Hazy days ahead","excerpt":"Welcome to summer, it’s now here (officially). Here’s a look at the sunset from what’s often referred to as the longest day of the year. The length of daylight is now almost 14-hours long! (13 hours and 45 minutes to be exact). Across south Florida, we have a solid heat streak in place. Also, there ","content":"Welcome to summer, it’s now here (officially). Here’s a look at the sunset from what’s often referred to as the longest day of the year. The length of daylight is now almost 14-hours long! (13 hours and 45 minutes to be exact). Across south Florida, we have a solid heat streak in place. Also, there are concerns about Air Quality levels, resulting in an Air Quality Alert for Miami-Dade County through Monday at 3 pm. The reason? The extra light winds aren’t able to mix out pollutants, or sweep them away. Concerns are especially valid if you’re sensitive to these particles with allergies. This issue began with recent Brush Fires. While some of the fires have since been contained, smoky effects likely linger over many locations. Here’s a check on the Monday weather map (shown below) showing the close proximity of High Pressure. It’s part of a broader, sprawling High that extends across the western Atlantic. The Atlantic High will become dominant center in the days ahead, promoting a persistent flow from the southeast. If you look carefully, you may be able to see a “feathery” orange color near the Bahamas and Cuba. That’s the leading edge of Saharan Dust. On the current and projected flow, it will drift into south Florida by late Tuesday. The result? Hazy skies followed by drier air. Rain chances will remain lower than usual for the remainder of the week. Additional dust plumes are expected to follow the initial one.","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/hot-and-hazy-days-ahead/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Brent Cameron","publishDate":"2026-06-22T04:07:03.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FBlog-1-13.png%3Fw%3D1024","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hot-and-hazy-days-ahead"},{"id":"sqhww9","archiveId":"f9itbh","title":"Investigation underway in Miami Gardens after hit-and-run leaves a man in critical condition","excerpt":"Police are investigating a hit-and-run that sent a man to the hospital in Miami Gardens. The incident happened near the intersection of Northwest 191st Street and 5th Place when a car struck a man who was kneeling in the road. According to police, the driver stopped and yelled to witnesses to call p","content":"Police are investigating a hit-and-run that sent a man to the hospital in Miami Gardens. The incident happened near the intersection of Northwest 191st Street and 5th Place when a car struck a man who was kneeling in the road. According to police, the driver stopped and yelled to witnesses to call police and then drove off. Officials said the victim was rushed to Aventura Hospital in critical condition. If you know anything, call Miami-Dade Crimestoppers at 305-471-tips.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/investigation-underway-in-miami-gardens-after-hit-and-run-leaves-a-man-in-critical-condition/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-22T03:02:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-Investigation-underway-in-Miami-Gardens-after-hit-and-run-leaves-a-man-in-critical-condition.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"investigation-underway-in-miami-gardens-after-hit-and-run-leaves-a-man-in-critical-condition"},{"id":"vf607","archiveId":"z9ni2t","title":"South Florida’s top deals: Edgewater development site trades for $43M","excerpt":"🏆 Residential: The priciest recorded home sale was in Palm Beach for a new home at 239 Wells Road for $12 million. The seller was 239 Wells Road LLC and Morning Dew LLC was the buyer. The home has five bedrooms with seven full baths and two half baths. Spanning about 5,700 square feet, the price pe","content":"🏆 Residential: The priciest recorded home sale was in Palm Beach for a new home at 239 Wells Road for $12 million. The seller was 239 Wells Road LLC and Morning Dew LLC was the buyer. The home has five bedrooms with seven full baths and two half baths. Spanning about 5,700 square feet, the price per square foot comes to $2,100. Spencer Schlager with Douglas Elliman had the listing. 🏆 Commercial: The top commercial sale to hit records was in Miami. London-based Cain and Kushner acquired an apartment development site at 614 and 720 Northeast 27th Street in Edgewater […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/18/south-florida-top-real-estate-deals-june-17-2026/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Mary Diduch, Veronica Udell","publishDate":"2026-06-18T12:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA-South-Floridas-top-deals-Edgewater-development-site-trades-for-43M-MAIN-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-top-deals-edgewater-development-site-trades-for-43m"},{"id":"29jr4v","archiveId":"ug06pc","title":"Wrong-way driver crashes into police cruiser on I-95 in Miami-Dade","excerpt":"A wrong-way driver collided with a police cruiser on I-95, sending both to the hospital. The driver is in critical condition; the officer is expected to recover. Investigators are looking into what caused the crash in northeast Miami-Dade.","content":"A wrong-way driver collided with a police cruiser on I-95, sending both to the hospital. The driver is in critical condition; the officer is expected to recover. Investigators are looking into what caused the crash in northeast Miami-Dade.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/wrong-way-driver-crashes-into-police-cruiser-on-i-95-in-miami-dade/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T22:44:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2F7bad0e89-d262-4c5d-8e95-5b2a3cd01de8%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ff8f8e7f54b94bdc79a23d8c9906629ae%2F4c1595af4c5f1ed86e8310d0cb4e53ad.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wrong-way-driver-crashes-into-police-cruiser-on-i-95-in-miami-dade"},{"id":"4xw6cs","archiveId":"2uz09u","title":"The Grammy summer camp for future superstars","excerpt":"Richard Marx, Poo Bear, and other music industry leaders will mentor nearly 40 Miami high school students from June 23 to 27.","content":"Richard Marx, Poo Bear, and other music industry leaders will mentor nearly 40 Miami high school students from June 23 to 27.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/the-grammy-summer-camp-for-future-superstars-40559338/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Shawn Macomber","publishDate":"2026-06-18T17:13:52.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2Fww-media%2Fmediaserver%2Fmia%2F2021-51%2Fpoo_bear_press_shot_photo_credit_tony_bowen_.webp","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-grammy-summer-camp-for-future-superstars"},{"id":"zheqlz","archiveId":"ugmqak","title":"Police-involved shooting in Miami Shores leaves armed man injured","excerpt":"A police involved shooting happened in Miami Shores after officials said a man was armed and dangerous. An injured man was lying in the middle of Biscayne Boulevard on Sunday afternoon after an officer opened fire, and a few feet away from the man was a sword-like weapon. Video posted to Only in Dad","content":"A police involved shooting happened in Miami Shores after officials said a man was armed and dangerous. An injured man was lying in the middle of Biscayne Boulevard on Sunday afternoon after an officer opened fire, and a few feet away from the man was a sword-like weapon. Video posted to Only in Dade showed paramedics preparing to take the man to the hospital. A witness on the scene described the incident. “I heard commotion and came outside, and apparently somebody had a machete,” said a witness. According to Miami Shores police, the man had two large edged weapons and caused a disturbance at a car dealership on 88th and Biscayne. The man had already been spotted at a liquor store down the street, but apparently didn’t cause any problems there. However, near the intersection of 86th and Biscayne, they encountered the man using the weapon, and an officer fired. The shooting left the man injured in the middle of traffic. Minutes later, Biscayne was shut down and blocked by police tape as crime scene investigators tried to piece together the entire incident. The man was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries. As of Sunday night, Biscayne has reopened. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has taken over the investigation.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/police-involved-shooting-in-miami-shores-leaves-armed-man-injured/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-22T02:48:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-Police-involved-shooting-in-Miami-Shores-leaves-armed-man-injured.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"police-involved-shooting-in-miami-shores-leaves-armed-man-injured"},{"id":"5t09dt","archiveId":"mvfhn7","title":"Kolter starts Delray Live Local rental project with $92M financing","excerpt":"Kolter Multifamily kicked off construction of its Live Local Act apartment project Alton Delray after landing $91.7 million in financing, records show. The Delray Beach-based developer scored the loan from U.S. Bank for the 386-unit multifamily development planned at 2101 South Congress Avenue in De","content":"Kolter Multifamily kicked off construction of its Live Local Act apartment project Alton Delray after landing $91.7 million in financing, records show. The Delray Beach-based developer scored the loan from U.S. Bank for the 386-unit multifamily development planned at 2101 South Congress Avenue in Delray Beach. Forty percent of the apartments, or 155 units, will be dedicated to workforce housing under Florida’s Live Local Act. A Kolter entity paid $21.9 million in 2024 to acquire the 12.3-acre industrial-zoned site from the George T. Elmore Trust, records show. The Live Local Act allows developers to build multifamily projects on commercial sites […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/17/kolter-multifamily-nabs-92-million-for-delray-beach-rentals/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Eman Elshahawy","publishDate":"2026-06-17T23:16:09.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_Delray-Beach-92M-Loan-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"kolter-starts-delray-live-local-rental-project-with-92m-financing"},{"id":"fbp9y7","archiveId":"wudxyz","title":"Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw","excerpt":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. It might just be getting started. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain last week did it again against Uruguay — a two-time World Cup champion — on Sunday, coming from behind for a 2-2 dr","content":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. It might just be getting started. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain last week did it again against Uruguay — a two-time World Cup champion — on Sunday, coming from behind for a 2-2 draw. Kevin Pina scored on a free kick for Cape Verde’s first-ever goal in the World Cup, and Helio Varela scored the equalizer for what has become one of the most surprising teams of the expanded 48-team tournament — a club now with a legitimate chance of getting into the knockout stage. “This is something we owe to other smaller national teams — teams that struggled to qualify for a world tournament,” Cape Verde coach Pedro Leitão Brito said through an interpreter, adding his entire squad believes it can continue its historic play and reach the knockout stage. Cape Verde, which has two points in Group H along with Uruguay, faces Saudi Arabia in its final group match. “We’re also here to show that a country may be small, may struggle financially,” he added, “but if they are resilient, if they can endure struggle, they can also stand shoulder to shoulder with other major teams and with players who are on another level.” The group of islands off Africa’s West coast have about 4,000 square kilometers of landmass and approximately a half million inhabitants, making Cape Verde the third-smallest nation by population to qualify for the World Cup. Even as a large number of fans at Miami Stadium chanted for Uruguay throughout Sunday’s match, Cape Verdean players seemed undaunted. “Once you’re on the pitch, a lot of things become equal,” Leitão Brito said. Cape Verdean fans who watched their squad pull off one of the stunners of the tournament last week by holding Spain to a scoreless draw continued their celebrations when Pina split Uruguay’s wall and blasted a strike past diving goalie Fernando Muslera for a 1-0 lead in the 21st. Maxi Araújo and Agustin Canobbio scored late first-half goals to put Uruguay ahead. But Varela, minutes after coming into the game in the second half, took advantage of a bad pass by Mathias Olivera and caught Muslera way off his line for a tying empty-net goal and his first international score. “I had dreamed of this,” Varela said in a quote distributed by FIFA, “but I never imagined it would happen this way. Scoring my first goal for the national team on my World Cup debut is incredible. I have no words.” Varela celebrated by hopping into his teammates’ arms and flexing atop their shoulders as Muslera and other Uruguay players dropped their heads in disappointment. “The result, I think, was quite deserved,” coach Marcelo Bielsa said afterward through an interpreter. Uruguay failed to capitalize on numerous late chances to take the lead and settled for its second draw after a 1-1 finish against Saudi Arabia in its opener. La Celeste face Spain in their group stage finale, needing a positive result to have a chance at advancing. “The organizational mistakes that were made — that a squad makes — they always fall upon the driver,” Bielsa added. “What I mean by that is the head coach. … There is no magical recipe whatsoever to fix them. It goes without saying we paid a very high cost for those mistakes.” It was another special moment for Cape Verde’s Vozinha, who became one of the tournament’s breakout stars after shutting down Spain. The 40-year-old goalie had his mother in the stands for Sunday’s match; she was unable to attend Cape Verde’s opening draw against Spain because she couldn’t obtain a visa. It was also the first World Cup match with two starting goalies aged 40-plus. Muslera, who made his 18th World Cup appearance, turned 40 on June 16. Vozinha waved at the crowd after the final whistle as his teammates ran to a section of Cape Verdean fans, who cheered and danced on their way out of the stadium as if they were celebrating a victory. “You show up, you believe, and we work very hard as a team,” said Cape Verde defender Stopira. “I think all the world can see we play, we play very good, and we also have quality in the team. So now it’s on to the next game, and to try to reach the next one.”","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/another-world-cup-stunner-cape-verde-gets-1st-goal-of-tournament-and-holds-uruguay-to-2-2-draw/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-22T02:09:24.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-Another-World-Cup-stunner-Cape-Verde-gets-1st-goal-of-tournament-and-holds-Uruguay-to-2-2-draw.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"another-world-cup-stunner-cape-verde-gets-1st-goal-of-tournament-and-holds-uruguay-to-2-2-draw"},{"id":"9yujuw","archiveId":"uqprt9","title":"Trump claims vandals will force drainage of algae-plagued Reflecting Pool","excerpt":"(CNN) — President Donald Trump claimed Saturday, without providing evidence, that vandals damaged the algae-plagued Reflecting Pool on the National Mall and that the water will need to be drained for repairs. Trump said police arrested “many additional people” for the vandalism, though one told CNN ","content":"(CNN) — President Donald Trump claimed Saturday, without providing evidence, that vandals damaged the algae-plagued Reflecting Pool on the National Mall and that the water will need to be drained for repairs. Trump said police arrested “many additional people” for the vandalism, though one told CNN he was merely touching a piece of partially detached blue material from the recent renovation. A senior administration official said police arrested five people for vandalism and issued federal citations to five others. The official said there were 14 police reports over vanadlism including for an alleged incident where a more than 250-foot section was cut with a blade. “The Reflecting Pool was never so beautiful as it was just one week ago,” Trump said, adding that it will repaired quickly. Trump’s recent renovation, totaling $14 million, marked the latest in the president’s efforts to beautify Washington, DC, with architectural changes that have included building a White House ballroom and refurbishing run-down fountains. Now, what was meant to be a straightforward task to return the century-old pool to its intended glory ahead of America’s 250th anniversary has become a spectacle, drawing tourists and locals to the pool for the wrong reason. Three-time US Olympian David Hearn told CNN that police arrested him Friday after he said he touched a flap of blue material partially detached from the bottom of the pool. Hearn, who says he has a background in material science, told CNN he checked it out following a bike ride after reading reports of algae in the water and paint or sealant peeling off the bottom. Hearn said he was curious about a partially attached blue flap he saw at the bottom of the Reflecting Pool. Upon reaching into the water, Hearn said he “sort of felt the end” and “bent it around a little bit.” Hearn said a US National Park Service staffer instructed him not to reach into the water. After Hearn returned to his bike, he said was soon encountered by National Guard members and eventually arrested by the US Park Police. He said he was charged with destruction and defacing government property and disobeying a government employee. The Olympic canoeist denied vandalizing the Reflecting Pool and said his actions were that of a “curious citizen.” “There’s nothing about the Reflecting Pool that was in any different condition after I left there than it had before I went by there yesterday. I didn’t remove anything. I didn’t break, tear, peel, or rip, or destroy anything,” Hearn said Saturday. He is set to appear in court on July 9. CNN has reached out to the US Park Police and the National Park Service to ask about Hearn’s account and for information on any other arrests. Pet project for the president Earlier this year, the president described the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as “absolutely filthy,” vowing to clean up the landmark and make it “look gorgeous, beautiful” so it reflects the federal monuments around it. But with the Fourth of July and America’s 250th anniversary fast approaching, the pool that sits near the feet of Abraham Lincoln’s statue has instead come to reflect the deep divisions over those beautification efforts — and Trump’s presidency itself. Trump on Friday first echoed claims that surfaced in right-wing circles that the pool’s broader problems are a result of vandalism, and linked it to the etching of “8647” into the grass on the National Mall days prior, adding that law enforcement is investigating. “We’ve had some real problems with Vandalism at the beautiful Reflecting Pool,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, without citing evidence. He said the algae was “75% gone” and the “vandalized” area will be fixed early next week. Tourists and local residents alike have flocked to the site in recent days, shooting video of the murky green water for social media posts that feature either a condemnation of Trump’s presidency or a passionate defense of the effort to clean up DC. Some peeled off strips of the blue material to take as souvenirs. Others filmed federal workers pouring bottles of hydrogen peroxide into the water. The Interior Department has dismissed the visible signs of algae that have only become more abundant as DC’s warm, muggy weather fosters its growth. In a post on X Wednesday, the department’s press office touted its efforts to clear out the algae and described the water as being “crystal clear.” CNN has reached out to the Interior Department for comment and additional details on the cleanup efforts. Trump set out in late March to accomplish the renovation that has eluded previous presidents. In a post on Truth Social, he criticized the Biden administration for not taking on the project after a $34 million reconstruction effort under President Barack Obama proved unsuccessful. In the weeks that followed, Trump expanded the scope of the project and ordered cosmetic changes, including painting the bottom of the pool “American flag blue.” The paint change immediately sparked a lawsuit from a nonprofit group, which argued the project violated federal laws requiring the Interior Department to complete a consultation process before beginning the work. The president also wanted the project to be complete before July Fourth, an expedited timeline that the administration acknowledged drove up the cost — nearly seven times as much as the initial estimate of $1.8 million. Trump made a visit to the site to survey progress, and weeks before it was complete, he began celebrating by posting an AI-generated image to Truth Social of him and some of his Cabinet members smiling while floating in the pool. ‘Residual algae’ woes But just a day after the reservoir was filled with water, algae was already visible from the water’s edge. The Interior Department told CNN at the time that the algae was “residual” and a normal part of the early process of restarting water flow. However, within days, clumps of algae took over the pool, prompting the administration to send in workers to vacuum it out, install a filtration known as the “ozone nanobubbler” and dump in gallons of hydrogen peroxide. To make matters worse for the Trump administration, earlier this week, blue material at the bottom of pool began peeling off. It is unclear whether the material is paint or sealant or what caused it to come up. Democrats online were quick to gloat. “You can’t make this up: after railing about waste, fraud, and abuse, the Trump Administration spent $14 million on a reflecting pool reno that’s now peeling and chock full of algae,” Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon said in a post on X. “I’m pressing to get answers for this embarrassing waste of resources.” Beyond lawmakers, the pool saga has prompted an online debate, filled with false claims and conspiracy theories. Left-leaning social media users latched onto a clip of a Fox News personality defending the renovation, incorrectly claiming that he was describing the visibly green water as blue. (He was referring to the pool’s bottom.) Meanwhile, conservative media personality Grant Stinchfield alleged the excessive algae is a product of liberal “sabotage.” “Is it nefarious? I tend to think so,” Stinchfield told his online viewers from outside the Reflecting Pool. A video posted by conservative influencer Nick Sortor on Thursday night has also garnered attention. The video appeared to show “8647” traced into the algae at the bottom of the pool. CNN could not independently see that tracing on Saturday. When used as slang, the number 86 can refer to getting rid of or tossing something out. Trump is the 47th president. The phrase has recently been used to signal opposition to Trump. Outside the pool, a collection of curiosity seekers and social media influencers have also gathered. One woman showed up with a banner painted with a green “Algae” as she chanted, “Algae’s smarter than MAGA.” Matthew Weimer of California, who was in Washington, DC, to visit friends, applauded the renovation. “I think it’s pretty great that somebody cared enough to do something about it,” Weimer said. When asked about criticisms over the pool, he said: “The people who are criticizing, what are they doing to make things better?” Qayla Sykes, who visited from Connecticut for a bachelorette party, made a quick stop at the National Mall to take in the spectacle. “It looks pretty gross. I’ve taken about like 20 pictures already, especially of the people cleaning it, because I don’t know if I’ll ever see this again in my lifetime,” she said. “Hopefully not.”","url":"https://wsvn.com/uncategorized/trump-claims-vandals-will-force-drainage-of-algae-plagued-reflecting-pool/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-22T00:57:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-Trump-claims-vandals-will-force-drainage-of-algae-plagued-Reflecting-Pool-1.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"trump-claims-vandals-will-force-drainage-of-algae-plagued-reflecting-pool"},{"id":"eldqov","archiveId":"w3gurp","title":"Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet","excerpt":"FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Newly released video from an officer’s body camera and a surveillance camera at a Texas running track captures the moments after a teenage athlete fatally stabbed another teen from a rival team in the stadium bleachers during a high school meet last year. Karmelo Anthony, 19, wa","content":"FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Newly released video from an officer’s body camera and a surveillance camera at a Texas running track captures the moments after a teenage athlete fatally stabbed another teen from a rival team in the stadium bleachers during a high school meet last year. Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder on June 10 in the death of Austin Metcalf, 17, and sentenced to 35 years in prison. A jury rejected Anthony’s claims of self-defense. The videos were included in a batch of evidence released by the Collin County court following the conclusion of the trial. The surveillance video shows the track and bleachers on a rainy day. Suddenly a figure wearing a gray sweatshirt is seen popping up from behind a yellow tent and then running down the steps. The video has no sound. He got to the bottom of the bleachers, tripped and fell on the ground, and then kept running along the edge of the fencing that separates the bleachers from the running track. He stopped briefly, turned to look at what appeared to be someone chasing him, and then kept running. After making his way part way around the track, he was joined by an unidentified person. They stopped to talk and then hugged. They started walking again and were joined by another person. After talking more, Anthony walked toward the fence where he appeared to meet up with a police officer. The officer put him in handcuffs and walked him toward the police cruiser. Anthony obeyed the officer’s commands and then started crying. “He put his hands on me,” Anthony said in a broken voice. “I told him not to. He put his hands on me.” The officers escorted him to the police cruiser and placed him inside.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/newly-released-video-captures-the-aftermath-of-a-fatal-teen-stabbing-at-a-texas-track-meet/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-22T00:49:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-Newly-released-video-captures-the-aftermath-of-a-fatal-teen-stabbing-at-a-Texas-track-meet.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"newly-released-video-captures-the-aftermath-of-a-fatal-teen-stabbing-at-a-texas-track-meet"},{"id":"52audw","archiveId":"blw0jh","title":"Miami Gardens traffic nightmare: Fans struggle just to get to stadium","excerpt":"CBS News Miami's Anna McAllister reports live as soccer fans face hours of gridlock and long walks just to reach the stadium. Hear firsthand accounts and tips to avoid tickets, towing, and frustration on game day.","content":"CBS News Miami's Anna McAllister reports live as soccer fans face hours of gridlock and long walks just to reach the stadium. Hear firsthand accounts and tips to avoid tickets, towing, and frustration on game day.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-gardens-traffic-nightmare-fans-struggle-just-to-get-to-stadium/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T22:43:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2F49de54a2-3599-4e25-8c4e-524fd851bf05%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fef2227ade60d7890fed6651cc9a95e09%2F0b1df489e3679fad7eee337aceb4e5bb.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-gardens-traffic-nightmare-fans-struggle-just-to-get-to-stadium"},{"id":"a04jq8","archiveId":"a2l8b0","title":"90 minutes never tasted so good","excerpt":"The buzz is real. Here's your list of Miami spots serving up Peroni and great vibes for the World Cup this summer.","content":"The buzz is real. Here's your list of Miami spots serving up Peroni and great vibes for the World Cup this summer.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/sponsored/where-to-drink-peroni-during-world-cup-in-miami-40556285/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Carolina del Busto","publishDate":"2026-06-18T17:12:49.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FPeroni-at-Montys-IMG_1812_900x600.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"90-minutes-never-tasted-so-good"},{"id":"n2w54w","archiveId":"wxuq1d","title":"Cabo Verde stuns Uruguay! Fan Fest erupts in Miami as World Cup drama unfolds","excerpt":"Join CBS News Miami’s Mike Cugno live from FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park, where Cabo Verde’s big goal has fans buzzing. With Spain leading Group H, the pressure is on—hear reactions from Uruguay and Cabo Verde supporters in the heart of downtown Miami.","content":"Join CBS News Miami’s Mike Cugno live from FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park, where Cabo Verde’s big goal has fans buzzing. With Spain leading Group H, the pressure is on—hear reactions from Uruguay and Cabo Verde supporters in the heart of downtown Miami.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/cabo-verde-stuns-uruguay-fan-fest-erupts-in-miami-as-world-cup-drama-unfolds/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T22:40:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2F70ad1c33-8e7e-49b7-bffe-0c99c7b19f49%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F85d0aa89aa246c58aaa66c9878720d9a%2Ffe6b17bf2f33020c9d86d8f7676f4e87.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"cabo-verde-stuns-uruguay-fan-fest-erupts-in-miami-as-world-cup-drama-unfolds"},{"id":"ksb4pc","archiveId":"jcphf9","title":"Breaking: Heavy police presence in Miami Shores","excerpt":"Video from earlier today shows Miami-Dade Fire-Rescue helping one injured person onto a stretcher. CBS News Miami is working to learn more.","content":"Video from earlier today shows Miami-Dade Fire-Rescue helping one injured person onto a stretcher. CBS News Miami is working to learn more.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/breaking-heavy-police-presence-in-miami-shores/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T22:37:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2F14a584a8-298c-47d4-948b-6c1a6192e4c2%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F58e6773b970fa648107a43f1b05a0529%2Fc561070f2c654a8bd59ba2c7d523451f.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"breaking-heavy-police-presence-in-miami-shores"},{"id":"n2uumj","archiveId":"g72609","title":"Miami Marlins beat San Francisco Giants 6-3 in their 7th straight victory on home turf","excerpt":"Max Meyer allowed two runs in five innings to win his eighth consecutive decision to start the season, Heriberto Hern&aacute;ndez homered and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory at home.Jakob Marsee doubled and singled for the Marlins, w","content":"Max Meyer allowed two runs in five innings to win his eighth consecutive decision to start the season, Heriberto Hern&aacute;ndez homered and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory at home.Jakob Marsee doubled and singled for the Marlins, who are 13-4 in June and improved to 39-38 to move above .500 for the first time since April 13, when they were 9-8.Meyer (8-0) labored through his outing, allowing seven hits, striking out seven and walking two. But he completed a perfect fifth to surpass Dontrelle Willis in franchise history to start the season with eight straight wins. Willis won his first seven decisions in 2005.Casey Schmitt doubled twice and homered for the Giants, who stranded nine runners.The Marlins chased Giants starter Trevor McDonald (2-5) during a four-run fourth. Hernandez's two-run blast against reliever Matt Gage capped the scoring and put Miami ahead 6-2. Marsee also hit an RBI single and Otto L&oacute;pez scored from third on a double-play groundout with the bases loaded.With this single in the fourth, L&oacute;pez became the first player to reach 100 hits in the majors this season.Schmitt's RBI double in the eighth narrowed the gap before Pete Fairbanks pitched a perfect ninth for his 11th save.McDonald allowed five runs and three hits in three-plus innings. He walked three and hit three batters. It was the right-hander's second consecutive outing in which he failed to complete four innings.The Giants erased their second one-run deficit in the early innings with Schmitt's solo homer in the fourth, his 16th. Xavier Edwards reached on a fielding error by McDonald that allowed Joe Mack to score from third and give the Marlins a 2-1 lead in the second. Owen Caissie walked with the bases loaded in the first to put Miami on the board.San Francisco tied it on Drew Gilbert's RBI single in the second.RHP Logan Webb (4-4, 3.46 ERA) will start the series finale for the Giants on Sunday against Marlins RHP Ryan Gusto (0-2, 7.24).&mdash;AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-marlins-beat-san-francisco-giants-seventh-victory-at-home/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T03:29:58.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2Fe14f6ab3-cd51-467a-9c15-3acfd6cc83db%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fef9d38ff8849a7b8084d9ba50a6c5f6f%2Fap26171750640570.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-marlins-beat-san-francisco-giants-6-3-in-their-7th-straight-victory-on-home-turf"},{"id":"pealuq","archiveId":"bavxyi","title":"Closing arguments in George Pino fatal boat crash trial set to begin Monday","excerpt":"After an emotional and sometimes tense eight days of testimony, closing arguments in the fatal boat crash trial of George Pino are set to begin on Monday. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodriguez has a preview of what to expect.","content":"After an emotional and sometimes tense eight days of testimony, closing arguments in the fatal boat crash trial of George Pino are set to begin on Monday. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodriguez has a preview of what to expect.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/closing-arguments-in-george-pino-fatal-boat-crash-trial-set-to-begin-monday/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-22T10:09:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F22%2Feed8baed-47d2-4c02-b5e3-513e3c45f2c0%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F04ce864cd3c16a81a68983ea34609e55%2F131cf6ed4397f4aeaba6989eb0648c5c.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"closing-arguments-in-george-pino-fatal-boat-crash-trial-set-to-begin-monday"},{"id":"k5un5d","archiveId":"83n8l","title":"Vehicle rear-ends BSO cruiser on I-95 in Northeast Miami-Dade","excerpt":"A law enforcement vehicle was involved in a collision in Northeast Miami-Dade. The incident happened overnight in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near I-95 Dairy Road. A badly damaged car can be seen, which appeared to have rear-ended the Broward Sheriff’s Office cruiser. According to BSO, the","content":"A law enforcement vehicle was involved in a collision in Northeast Miami-Dade. The incident happened overnight in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near I-95 Dairy Road. A badly damaged car can be seen, which appeared to have rear-ended the Broward Sheriff’s Office cruiser. According to BSO, the deputy and the driver were not seriously injured.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/vehicle-rear-ends-bso-cruiser-on-i-95-in-northeast-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T23:10:40.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-Vehicle-rear-ends-BSO-cruiser-on-I-95-in-Northeast-Miami-Dade.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"vehicle-rear-ends-bso-cruiser-on-i-95-in-northeast-miami-dade"},{"id":"gwgvpl","archiveId":"jloo38","title":"Miami police officer hospitalized after wrong-way crash on I-95; driver remains in critical condition","excerpt":"A wrong-way collision sent a Miami police officer to the hospital. The wreck happened on Sunday morning on Interstate 95 near Northwest 79th Street. Investigators said the officer was traveling northbound when he was struck by a driver going southbound in the express lanes. Both the officer and the ","content":"A wrong-way collision sent a Miami police officer to the hospital. The wreck happened on Sunday morning on Interstate 95 near Northwest 79th Street. Investigators said the officer was traveling northbound when he was struck by a driver going southbound in the express lanes. Both the officer and the man were rushed to Jackson Memorial. The officer is expected to make a full recovery, and the other driver remains in critical condition.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miami-police-officer-hospitalized-after-wrong-way-crash-on-i-95-driver-remains-in-critical-condition/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T23:09:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-Miami-police-officer-hospitalized-after-wrong-way-crash-on-I-95-driver-remains-in-critical-condition.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-police-officer-hospitalized-after-wrong-way-crash-on-i-95-driver-remains-in-critical-condition"},{"id":"knay7b","archiveId":"c3k4ff","title":"How playing in the U.S. may be fueling Lionel Messi's latest World Cup run","excerpt":"Lionel Messi's move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles.His decision to join Inter Miami in 2023 has already been good for all parties, raising the profile of soccer in the United States, delivering titles for his club and writing a new cha","content":"Lionel Messi's move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles.His decision to join Inter Miami in 2023 has already been good for all parties, raising the profile of soccer in the United States, delivering titles for his club and writing a new chapter in his storied career. But Argentina could be the biggest winner of all, with Messi arriving at what might be his last World Cup with his powers still at stratospheric levels aged 38. \"Leo will be the best for as long as he wants; he has been doing it every single match for the last 20 years,\" said Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni.Thierry Henry described him as \"on the moon\" after his hat trick in Argentina's opening game against Algeria.\"Leo is just different. It's just a different topic,\" Henry told Fox Sports. Messi scored his first hat trick at a World Cup and also moved level on 16 goals with Miroslav Klose as the leading scorer in tournament history. \"I tried to prepare myself in the best possible way to feel good physically, to feel useful, and to be able to help the group,\" Messi said. That's an understatement.Despite saying the last World Cup was likely his last, Messi is once again at the heart of the Argentina team, its biggest creative and attacking threat. At this stage of his career, that was far from guaranteed.\"We should be used to this, but if you ever needed any more confirmation that when it comes to Argentina, Messi is the system, he is the tactic, he's the formation, he's the identity and he is the heart,\" Fox analyst Alexi Lalas said after the 3-0 win against Algeria. \"It was something to behold.\"Messi left behind the intensity of European soccer to join Inter Miami in 2023, delivering a massive boost for Major League Soccer.He said he wanted to \"live football in another way\" and while that included changes to his home life in the U.S., there was also a step down in the level of competition compared to Europe's top leagues.But at a time when top players are warning of burnout because of soccer's increasingly congested calendar, Messi appears to be benefiting from making the move. He has played fewer games in the U.S. than at the height of his Barcelona career when he could play in excess of 50 a season. His performance at the start of this World Cup shows he hasn't lost his sharpness even if he is not regularly facing the world's top defenders in MLS.\"I love to play, to compete. And no matter where it is, today I find myself at another World Cup, which brings extra happiness, but I prepare myself just as I have done throughout my entire career,\" he said.Many people already rated the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner as the greatest soccer player of all time. But even past his peak years, he has hit new heights on the sport's biggest stage.His long-awaited World Cup triumph in 2022 came after his move away from Barcelona, where he was winning Champions League titles and setting scoring records, but repeatedly fell short with Argentina in international tournaments. He was at Paris Saint-Germain when, as a 35-year-old and playing in his fifth World Cup, he finally managed to win the one trophy that had eluded him. Again, Argentina may have been the beneficiary of its icon taking a step down at club level.While PSG hoped Messi's arrival could deliver the Champions League, the domestic competition in France is not regarded as highly as Spain's. Messi no longer faced such intense soccer on a weekly basis.He went on to produce his finest form at a World Cup in 2022, scoring seven goals, including two in the final as Argentina beat France in a penalty shootout. He managed just one goal at the previous edition in Russia.He is back again four years later and looks like he is in the mood for more. His Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul has spoken of the extra training both players had put in to ensure they were in peak condition for the tournament. \"We killed ourselves to, physically, arrive in the best way,\" De Paul said.Messi, meanwhile, has taken inspiration from Rafa Nadal after watching the Netflix docuseries on the tennis great's drive to stay at the top of his game.\"I am very similar in that sense. I always want to feel good. As long as I can and I am well, I will be there,\" Messi said.For his teammates, he is simply the biggest inspiration. \"What Leo transmits is spectacular, it is hard to explain,\" said Scaloni. \"His teammates view him both as a God and as a kid from the neighborhood.\"Honestly, you just run out of words. Beyond the goals he scores, it is what he transmits&mdash;both to his teammates and to the fans. We will miss him.\"___AP sports writer Debora Rey contributed to this report from Dallas.___James Robson is at https://x.com/jamesalanrobson___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/argentina-may-have-america-to-thank-for-lionel-messis-latest-world-cup-heroics/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T20:25:15.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2Fa2006a87-538a-4c4a-aed7-f7a5aa1feb4f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ff82e2c381bdaa8ea96bda327cc4d7aef%2Fap26168099210007.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-playing-in-the-us-may-be-fueling-lionel-messis-latest-world-cup-run"},{"id":"hr0n08","archiveId":"blvri8","title":"As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar","excerpt":"OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was an opportunity to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as the sides held talks aimed at building out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week. But even as Vance called on Tehran to build on","content":"OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was an opportunity to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as the sides held talks aimed at building out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week. But even as Vance called on Tehran to build on the moment, President Donald Trump threatened to restart strikes on Iran for its support of Hezbollah militants in Lebanon or if it moved to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz. “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble,” Trump said on social media, one of multiple provocative warnings to Iran on Sunday. “If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!” Vance and U.S. negotiators met with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne. Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar were also present for the direct engagement that, according to Iranian state media, lasted about 80 minutes. The U.S. and Iranian negotiating teams also held separate private talks with Pakistani and Qatari officials. The U.S. is looking to get Iran locked into negotiations over its nuclear program amid concerns it may be used for military purposes, which Iran denies. Vance also is pushing Tehran to commit to keeping open the Strait of Hormuz, the critical waterway through which about a fifth of world traded oil passes. But Trump’s comments from afar—he spent much of the weekend at the presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland— appeared to threaten to derail the negotiations. “They would do better to be careful about their statements,” Qalibaf posted on X. “Our armed forces are prepared to respond to them in a different manner. They may keep talking, it is we who act.” Iranian state media said the talks had entered a “difficult phase” and recessed after the “publication of an insulting message by the U.S. President.” The Iranian delegation then met with Qatari mediators and left the negotiating site, state media said. Despite the heated social media exchanges, an official with knowledge of the talks later told the AP the Iranian delegation remained engaged in the talks and has not indicated to mediators any intention to leave. The official requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the talks. Iran first wants to focus on Israeli strikes in Lebanon The interim agreement was signed last week, and top American and Iranian negotiators are in a 60-day sprint to reach an agreement on the technical details that hold massive implications for the world economy and global security. The on-again, off-again conflict in Lebanon between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants continues to threaten to derail the effort for the U.S. to win concessions from Tehran on its nuclear program and keep the strait open. “The question before us now is how much more can we accomplish together? Can we turn over a new leaf?” Vance said as the talks, dubbed the “Lake Lucerne Summit,” got underway. “Can we change relations in the Middle East permanently, or do we go back to doing things the old way, which is not our preference, but is certainly very much something that can happen.” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told the country’s state news agency that their team’s negotiations looked to focus on the war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Only days after signing the agreement, it was stress-tested after fighting escalated in Lebanon between Israel and the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah — and by the subsequent announcement by Iran’s military that it had again closed the vital waterway. Still, a renewed ceasefire in Lebanon, brokered on Saturday, appeared to be holding. The agreement signed by Trump and Iranian President Pezeshkian immediately allows Tehran to sell its oil freely and paves the way for Iran to tap into billions of dollars in assets that are currently frozen. It also calls for Iran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, believed to be buried under nuclear sites that were targeted in U.S. strikes last summer. Pezeshkian, however, has insisted on Iran maintaining its right to enrich uranium. He repeated that stance on Sunday. “What is certain is that we will never back down from the right to enrich uranium, and the other side is also forced to accept it,” Pezeshkian said, according to Iran’s state media. Trump, in a telephone interview Sunday with Fox News, warned that the Iranian president should watch what he says and threatened to take over the rest of the country, in comments relayed by a Fox correspondent. A delayed meeting is now back on Iran had cautiously approached the talks given its previous experience with U.S. negotiations on the nuclear issue, which twice in the past year were interrupted by massive military strikes against the country. “The implementation of any document is more important than its signing,” Baghaei said Sunday. Vance had originally been slated to be on the ground at the Bürgenstock resort near Lucerne on Friday, but his departure from the United States was delayed after fighting escalated in Lebanon and Iranian officials canceled plans to attend the talks. U.S. Central Command disputed Iran’s claim that it had once again shuttered the strait and said U.S. forces continued to monitor the situation to ensure traffic continues to flow through the waterway. Vance has said that millions of barrels of oil have moved through the strait in recent days. The vice president was joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, for Sunday’s talks. Witkoff and Kushner were on the ground in Switzerland ahead of Vance to discuss technical details of the nuclear talks. Vance said he planned to be in Switzerland for just “a day or two,” leaving much of the detailed negotiations to be spearheaded by Witkoff and Kushner. His role in the talks has heightened scrutiny of the vice president at a time when he’s actively considering a 2028 presidential campaign. The deal has stirred much controversy Trump and Vance have come under searing criticism from parts of their own party for the deal, with Republican hard-liners unfavorably likening it to a nuclear agreement signed by the Obama administration that Trump and the GOP have insisted did nothing to actually terminate Iran’s nuclear program. The agreement says commercial vessels can pass through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days without charge, but does not preclude future fees imposed by Iran. Trump made his own threat Saturday to levy U.S. tolls if there is no deal with Iran in 60 days, insisting in a social media post that the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The Trump administration has been working to reassure global markets that the Iran war has been merely a blip on oil prices, as Americans complain the conflict resulted in hiking gasoline prices ahead of peak summer travel. After the White House announced the deal a week ago, oil futures dropped almost 8% — and markets are expected to closely track the progress of talks when they open for trading Sunday evening. Further complicating matters, neither Israel nor Hezbollah is a signatory to the deal between the U.S. and Iran, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep his forces in southern Lebanon until any threat to Israel is eliminated. Hezbollah has refused to halt its attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing from Lebanon.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/as-vance-meets-top-iranian-officials-in-switzerland-trump-threatens-tehran-from-afar/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T23:02:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-As-Vance-meets-top-Iranian-officials-in-Switzerland-Trump-threatens-Tehran-from-afar.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"as-vance-meets-top-iranian-officials-in-switzerland-trump-threatens-tehran-from-afar"},{"id":"qxd3i5","archiveId":"7940o8","title":"How to watch Uruguay vs. Cape Verde today: TV channel, streaming and kickoff time","excerpt":"Two teams looking for a breakthrough result in Group H will take the field Sunday evening when Uruguay faces Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.Both nations enter the match after opening draws in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Uruguay settled for a 1-1 result against Saudi Arabia, while Cape","content":"Two teams looking for a breakthrough result in Group H will take the field Sunday evening when Uruguay faces Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.Both nations enter the match after opening draws in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Uruguay settled for a 1-1 result against Saudi Arabia, while Cape Verde turned heads by holding European champion Spain to a scoreless draw in its World Cup debut. Uruguay, a two-time World Cup champion, is expected to lean on its experienced midfield as it seeks its first win of the tournament. Cape Verde, meanwhile, has emerged as one of the early surprise stories of the competition after its disciplined defensive performance against Spain. What time does Uruguay vs. Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) start?Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 21, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.How to watch Uruguay vs. Cape VerdeThe match will air on FOX and Telemundo. Viewers can also stream the game through FOX One, the FOX Sports App and participating streaming services that carry FOX programming. It can also be streamed live on Fubo.What's at stake?With all four teams in Group H entering the day tightly packed in the standings, Sunday's result could play a major role in determining which nations advance to the knockout stage. Uruguay will close group play against Spain, while Cape Verde still has matches remaining against Saudi Arabia. CBS News Miami will have continuing coverage from South Florida throughout the FIFA World Cup.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/how-to-watch-uruguay-vs-cape-verde-today-tv-channel-streaming-and-kickoff-time/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Zachary  Bynum","publishDate":"2026-06-21T20:07:20.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F16%2F96940f93-b7cc-42d4-b2c0-96d530145d4d%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fad49e9f57602d4e992209b0da015cd0f%2Fap26166837332978.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-to-watch-uruguay-vs-cape-verde-today-tv-channel-streaming-and-kickoff-time"},{"id":"v9i2e6","archiveId":"9woojl","title":"Miami police officer injured, wrong-way driver critically hurt in I-95 Express Lanes crash","excerpt":"A Miami police officer and a wrong-way driver were hospitalized following a serious crash on Interstate 95 early Sunday morning, according to the Miami Police Department.Investigators say the crash happened around 2:16 a.m. on June 21 in the northbound I-95 Express Lanes.According to police, an offi","content":"A Miami police officer and a wrong-way driver were hospitalized following a serious crash on Interstate 95 early Sunday morning, according to the Miami Police Department.Investigators say the crash happened around 2:16 a.m. on June 21 in the northbound I-95 Express Lanes.According to police, an officer was traveling northbound when a male driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes collided with the patrol vehicle.A wrong-way crash Injured a Miami police officer and another driver off I-95 Express lanes. CBS News Miami Both the officer and the driver were taken to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment.Police said the officer is expected to make a full recovery. The driver of the Kia remains in critical condition.Authorities have not released the identities of either person involved.The circumstances leading up to the wrong-way crash remain under investigation, and no additional information was immediately available Sunday morning.CBS News Miami will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-police-officer-injured-wrong-way-driver-critically-hurt-in-i-95-express-lanes-crash/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Zachary  Bynum","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:50:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2Fbbbed59c-527e-4f90-b90a-7e52189a67d3%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F5a65fcb2ef6f03ae39fa56932417a2aa%2Fmiami-pf-wrong-way-ax.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-police-officer-injured-wrong-way-driver-critically-hurt-in-i-95-express-lanes-crash"},{"id":"eb5hii","archiveId":"2i99qe","title":"Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw","excerpt":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. It might just be getting started. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain last week did it again against Uruguay — a two-time World Cup champion — on Sunday, coming from behind for a 2-2 dr","content":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. It might just be getting started. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain last week did it again against Uruguay — a two-time World Cup champion — on Sunday, coming from behind for a 2-2 draw. Kevin Pina scored on a free kick for Cape Verde’s first-ever goal in the World Cup, and Helio Varela scored the equalizer for what has become one of the most surprising teams of the expanded 48-team tournament — a club now with a legitimate chance of getting into the knockout stage. “This is something we owe to other smaller national teams,” Cape Verde coach Pedro Leitão Brito said through an interpreter. “Teams that struggled to qualify for a world tournament. We’re also here to show that a country may be small, may struggle financially, but if they are resilient, if they can endure struggle, they can also stand shoulder to shoulder with other major teams and with players who are on another level.” The group of islands off Africa’s West coast have about 4,000 square meters (about 2.5 miles) of landmass and approximately a half million inhabitants, making Cape Verde the third-smallest nation by population to qualify for the World Cup. Even as a large number of fans at Miami Stadium chanted for Uruguay throughout Sunday’s match, Cape Verdean players seemed undaunted. “Once you’re on the pitch, a lot of things become equal,” Leitão Brito said. Cape Verdean fans who watched their squad pull off one of the stunners of the tournament last week by holding Spain to a scoreless draw continued their celebrations when Pina split Uruguay’s wall and blasted a strike past diving goalie Fernando Muslera for a 1-0 lead in the 21st. Maxi Araújo and Agustin Canobbio scored late first-half goals to put Uruguay ahead. But Varela, minutes after coming into the game in the second half, took advantage of a bad pass by Mathias Olivera and caught Muslera way off his line for a tying open-net goal and his first international score. Varela celebrated by hopping into his teammates’ arms and flexing atop their shoulders as Muslera and other Uruguay players dropped their heads in disappointment. “The result, I think, was quite deserved,” coach Marcelo Bielsa said afterward through an interpreter. It was Uruguay’s second draw after a 1-1 finish against Saudi Arabia in their opener. La Celeste face Spain in their group stage finale, with an uphill climb to reach the knockout stage after failing to capitalize on several late chances to take the lead. “The organizational mistakes that were made — that a squad makes — they always fall upon the driver,” Bielsa added. “What I mean by that is the head coach. … There is no magical recipe whatsoever to fix them. It goes without saying we paid a very high cost for those mistakes.” It was another special moment for Cape Verde’s Vozinha, who became one of the tournament’s breakout stars after shutting down Spain. The 40-year-old goalie had his mother in the stands for Sunday’s match; she was unable to attend Cape Verde’s opening draw against Spain because she couldn’t obtain a visa. It was also the first World Cup match with two starting goalies aged 40-plus. Muslera, who made his 18th World Cup appearance, turned 40 on June 16. Vozinha waved at the crowd after the final whistle as his teammates ran to a section of Cape Verdean fans, who cheered and danced on their way out of the stadium as if they were celebrating a victory. “You show up, you believe, and we work very hard as a team,” said Cape Verde defender Stopira. “I think all the world can see we play, we play very good, and we also have quality in the team. So now it’s on to the next game, and to try to reach the next one.”","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/another-world-cup-stunner-cape-verde-gets-1st-goal-of-tournament-and-holds-uruguay-to-2-2-draw/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-22T02:09:24.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-Another-World-Cup-stunner-Cape-Verde-gets-1st-goal-of-tournament-and-holds-Uruguay-to-2-2-draw.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"another-world-cup-stunner-cape-verde-gets-1st-goal-of-tournament-and-holds-uruguay-to-2-2-draw"},{"id":"vu5nar","archiveId":"wclly6","title":"Miami wildfires near full containment after days of road closures, evacuations and smoke","excerpt":"The two largest wildfires that have burned across western Miami-Dade for days are now nearing full containment, a major milestone after an intense week of firefighting that forced evacuations, road closures and air quality concerns across South Florida.As of Sunday afternoon, the Quarry 2 Fire, whic","content":"The two largest wildfires that have burned across western Miami-Dade for days are now nearing full containment, a major milestone after an intense week of firefighting that forced evacuations, road closures and air quality concerns across South Florida.As of Sunday afternoon, the Quarry 2 Fire, which has burned about 20,000 acres west of Doral and Sweetwater, was 97% contained. The nearby Well Fire, which has scorched more than 2,700 acres, was 85% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service. Officials said containment efforts continue on the remaining hot spots, but conditions have improved significantly.Wildfires continue to burn in Miami-Dade on Friday, June 19, 2026.The progress allowed crews to reopen all southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike that had been closed between Okeechobee Road (U.S. 27) and Northwest 41st Street to support firefighting operations. Krome Avenue, however, remained closed between Okeechobee Road and Southwest 8th Street through Saturday evening.The Coptic Fire has burned about 5,700 acres and was 60% contained as of Sunday afternoon.Earlier this week, thick smoke from the fires and intentionally set backfires used to contain the blazes forced major traffic disruptions across western Miami-Dade, sending drivers onto congested surface streets and prompting evacuation orders for some residents.Residents forced to flee as wildfires burned across South FloridaAs the Quarry 2 and Well fires were raging across the South Florida landscape, local officials were urging residents in the area to grab what they could and get out of the area.\"We all had to leave from the trailers,\" a resident named Roxana said. \"Basically, they said that they were starting another fire to control the other one. So, everyone had to leave. They're making everyone leave.\"Marshall Jones, who owns Mack's Fish Camp and Jones Trailer Park, described the scene as the blaze neared the conservation area.\"The smoke density here was chokeable. The visibility was down to maybe 100 feet, and the ability to breathe normally was very impeded by how heavy the smoke was,\" Jones said.Jones remained on-site to assist fire rescue crews in positioning equipment. \"It was just a very rapid-paced, hairy scenario. Everybody was on edge because the fire was about to jump Krome Avenue into the conservation area,\" he said. \"When that happened, the fuel on this side of the levee is even more than on the other side, so we were bracing for the worst-case scenario.\"Wildfire smoke in Miami-Dade, Broward led to air quality concernsThe Quarry and Well wildfires created challenges for firefighters and health concerns for residents as the smoke and ash drifted across South Florida.\"Smoke can travel for miles impacting air quality. Smoke from brush fires contains small particles and some pollutants that can affect your overall health but especially your lungs,\" MDFR's Erika Benitez said.Thick smoke and flames can be seen as two large wildfires burn near the Florida Everglades in west Miami-Dade on June 17, 2026. CBS News Miami Officials urged people near the smoke to keep doors and windows closed and remain inside. As Father's Day is Sunday, the holiday could look a bit different. \"Better stay home than go outside, maybe get barbecue,\" Luis Quintero said.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-miami-dade-wildfires-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami  Team","publishDate":"2026-06-21T17:46:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2Fbdf45c13-2a48-4adf-80b5-523adc0e73d1%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fe082b29ab6660e458b86ad8c3dd47844%2Fcbsmiami-fires-saturday-miami-12.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-wildfires-near-full-containment-after-days-of-road-closures-evacuations-and-smoke"},{"id":"4uxuin","archiveId":"nr33bq","title":"Florida state senator Shevrin Jones announces run for Congress, replacing retired Congresswoman Frederica Wilson","excerpt":"With the retirement of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, the race for Congressional District 24 is certainly one that will garner a lot of attention. There are seven Democrats in the race, and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democ","content":"With the retirement of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, the race for Congressional District 24 is certainly one that will garner a lot of attention. There are seven Democrats in the race, and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.The candidates who have qualified are: Shevrin Jones, Rudy Moise, Oliver Gilbert, Kendrick Meek, Jr., Jean Monestine, Roderick Vareen, and Marshall Davis.Jones, a Democratic state senator who has represented the Miami Gardens area in Tallahassee, said he believes he has shown an ability to get things done.\"Listen, I have always been a believer that the government works best when it remembers who it's supposed to serve,\" he said during an interview with CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede. \"And I've spent the last fourteen years of my career for people who often feel unseen, for people who often feel unheard, and those who've been left behind. I've worked with many families who just want to try to keep a roof over their head, teachers trying to educate their children without enough resources. That's what I've done while I've been in office.\"\"And I've been one of the people who have seen what it looks like when government works for people and not work against people,\" he continued. \"But I also realized that a lot of what we were fighting in Tallahassee, it doesn't just start in Tallahassee; it starts in Washington, D.C. We see the dysfunction in what has happened in Washington D.C. over the years. And not only is it dysfunction, but it's also not working on behalf of the individuals who can't pay the rent, it is not working for the individuals that can't purchase their food, or even fill up their gas. So, we have to put individuals in Congress who know what it means to work across the aisles, who know it means who's worked on policy to ensure that you bring a better life to families.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-state-senator-shevrin-jones-announces-run-for-congress-replacing-retired-congresswoman-frederica-wilson/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Jim  DeFede","publishDate":"2026-06-21T16:13:39.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2F088f9b79-53db-4f52-9d8e-fcc00791c02b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fdfbc534b10fe84025eb054213e0fd81c%2Fgettyimages-2259481651.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-state-senator-shevrin-jones-announces-run-for-congress-replacing-retired-congresswoman-frede"},{"id":"nno6f9","archiveId":"6sgq1g","title":"1-on-1 with Shevrin Jones","excerpt":"With the retirement of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, the race for Congressional District 24 is certainly one that will garner a lot of attention. There are seven Democrats in the race, and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democ","content":"With the retirement of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, the race for Congressional District 24 is certainly one that will garner a lot of attention. There are seven Democrats in the race, and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state. The candidates who have qualified are: Shevrin Jones, Rudy Moise, Oliver Gilbert, Kendrick Meek, Jr., Jean Monestine, Roderick Vareen, and Marshall Davis. Jones, a Democratic state senator who has represented the Miami Gardens area in Tallahassee, said he believes he has shown an ability to get things done.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/1-on-1-with-shevrin-jones/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T15:59:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2F5dd5aa68-83f7-44fd-82dd-73f9f93d32e2%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F8745d2ef86c1ee5ddc7e4a1faeb7ec89%2F1a77e5ff6690d6e8c83f0a094bd3f6a9.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"1-on-1-with-shevrin-jones"},{"id":"gydfr1","archiveId":"1h226w","title":"Colombian voters cast ballots for their next president in Coral Gables","excerpt":"Thousands of Colombians in South Florida made their way to the polls to choose their next president. Many were lining up on Sunday morning at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables to vote in the runoff elections. Voters chose between right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and far-left lawmaker Ivan ","content":"Thousands of Colombians in South Florida made their way to the polls to choose their next president. Many were lining up on Sunday morning at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables to vote in the runoff elections. Voters chose between right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and far-left lawmaker Ivan Cepeda. According to several Colombian outlets, de la Espriella is now projected to become the country’s next president. Both candidates strongly differ on how to deal with the country’s decades-long armed conflict, with de la Espriella vowing to abandon President Gustavo Petro’s Total Peace Plan of negotiating the disarmament of all criminal organisations and instead return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groups. De la Espriella is expected to be sworn into office on August 7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/colombian-voters-cast-ballots-for-their-next-president-in-coral-gables/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T22:21:53.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-Colombian-voters-cast-ballots-for-their-next-president-in-Coral-Gables-1.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"colombian-voters-cast-ballots-for-their-next-president-in-coral-gables"},{"id":"627uko","archiveId":"ohb2g2","title":"Soccer fans pack South Florida ahead of Uruguay vs. Cape Verde World Cup action","excerpt":"FIFA fever has taken over South Florida as fans from all over the globe have descended in Miami on Sunday. “We didn’t know there existed so many people, and they could fit all in here,” said a soccer fan. Uruguay and Cape Verde kicked off their match at Miami Stadium on Sunday evening. “I think we’r","content":"FIFA fever has taken over South Florida as fans from all over the globe have descended in Miami on Sunday. “We didn’t know there existed so many people, and they could fit all in here,” said a soccer fan. Uruguay and Cape Verde kicked off their match at Miami Stadium on Sunday evening. “I think we’re going to win. We’re going to take this for sure,” said Uruguay fan Analia. Fans showed up at Bayfront Park hours before the match to get ready. “Miami is just beautiful. I love the heat. And my family came straight from Uruguay to watch this. So we’re just excited to all be here,” said Uruguay fan Analia. Unfortunately for Uruguay, fans waited with bated breath for the game-winning goal that never came. The match ended in a draw, 2-2. Fans all over South Florida were glued to the TV, watching on the edge of their seats, hoping for their first win of the tournament, but left disappointed in the draw. “It’s a big shock,” said a soccer fan. “Mistakes happen all the time,” said a soccer fan. “We’re playing good but we not win yet,” said a soccer fan. “Still fight Uruguay!” said another soccer fan. 7News spoke with a fan who drove 30 hours from Minnesota just to be in South Florida to watch the match. “It’s Uruguay, and it’s the World Cup,” said the soccer fan. “We could’ve won it several times.” For soccer fans, South Florida is the place to be this week as Miami hosts three World Cup matches. The Scottish supporters, known as the Tartan Army, have already made their way to South Florida. They made their way, rocking their kilts and jerseys through Miami International Airport on Saturday, eager to conquer Miami as they did in Boston. “We’ll do our best to outdrink Miami,” said a Scot fan. “We’re very passionate about Scotland, and we cannot wait to beat Brazil 4-0,” said a Scot fan. The Tartan Army were seen on Sunday, downing drinks and bringing the party to the iconic Elbo Room on Fort Lauderdale Beach. “We’re bringing the party to Miami. This is what it’s all about,” said a man part of the Tartan Army. On Wednesday night, their focus shifts to the pitch and a big-time match against Brazil in Miami Stadium. “Come on, Brazil! Give us a [expletive] draw! So we can stay here! Cause this party wants to go on and on and on!” said a man part of the Tartan Army. The Brazilian fans are also staying positive heading into Wednesday night. “I’m hopeful that Brazil will win, but I’m not so sure. But I’m hopeful,” said a Brazilian fan. On Miami Beach, it was a sea of green and yellow as Brazil fans took over the beach. The World Cup week in Miami ends with a Marquee Main Event match with Colombia facing Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal on June 27.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/soccer-fans-pack-south-florida-ahead-of-uruguay-vs-cape-verde-world-cup-action/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T21:48:14.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-Soccer-fans-pack-South-Florida-ahead-of-Uruguay-vs.-Cape-Verde-World-Cup-action.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"soccer-fans-pack-south-florida-ahead-of-uruguay-vs-cape-verde-world-cup-action"},{"id":"9ubjiv","archiveId":"p78qz","title":"Miami-Dade Commission finally approves mental health facility over two decades after it was promised","excerpt":"More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery. The vote was unanimous.Afte","content":"More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery. The vote was unanimous.After the vote, visitors and commissioners alike gave a standing ovation to retired judge Steve Leifman, who has spent his career fighting to provide care and treatment to those in the criminal justice system suffering from mental illness.\"This man never gave up, he never lost hope,\" said Miami Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, in a press conference following the meeting with Judge Leifman at her side. \"There were definitely times when we weren't quite sure how we were going to get this across the finish line, but his total dedication, his passion, his knowledge and experience, and he's like the Pied Piper.\"Leifman appeared more exhausted than happy, acknowledging the fight to get the center approved had taken far too long. He said there is still a stigma surrounding mental illness.\"This isn't something most people want to talk about; it's easy to ignore,\" Leifman said. \"Most of the reform you see in the United States is coming through the judiciary. It's not the executive or legislative branches, and it's really because we're on the front lines. I used to tell people, and it wasn't a joke, that as a judge in the criminal division, I saw more people with serious mental illnesses in a day than most psychiatrists saw in a month. And that says it all.\"At any given moment, a thousand people with mental illnesses are languishing in Miami-Dade's jails, not receiving the treatment they desperately need. This center could help many of them trapped in a system where the only real crime is being homeless and mentally ill.Voters approved a bond issue to build the center back in 2004.And after numerous delays, the building was finally completed two years ago. Yet it remained empty, helping no one, caught up in the type of petty politics that is typical of Miami-Dade government.Asked how he was feeling after the vote, Leifman told CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede, he was \"a little overwhelmed, but appreciative.\"\"You know, I wish it didn't take this long,\" he continued. \"Politics, I guess, are what they are. But I think the most gratifying part is once the community learned about the issue, they stepped up, too. And I don't think we would have gotten the response we got today without that happening. And I just appreciate that it got done. And I mostly appreciate the fact that we're going to help the most vulnerable people that need it.\"He said his experience shows that if people are treated early, and aren't just allowed to sit untreated in jail, they have a much better chance of recovering.\"We know today that for people who go long periods of time without treatment, who are psychotic,\" Leifman said, \"the gray matter in the brain is getting destroyed. It's like having a heart attack and letting someone lie out on the street &ndash; the heart gets permanently damaged. Well, the same is true with the brain. And so we need to move upstream, we need to act quicker.\"\"I was concerned, but I got to tell you, I never gave up hope, never, and I just deep down have always believed, and maybe it's my personality or how I was raised, if you do the right thing for the right reason, the good people are going to stand with you. And they did. And so I never give up. I doubt sometimes, but generally, you know, I felt pretty good, and when you came into the picture, it gave me renewed hope. And it didn't change. And so, thank you to you, your station, and the legacy of your station, which has always dealt with this issue. So thank you,\" he said. So why did it take so long?There were mistakes made by the center's supporters, including Judge Leifman, who promised the center would pay for itself. Nothing is ever free.But there was also a lot of pettiness by critics whose motivation seemed to be rooted in the desire to prevent Raquel Regalado, the commissioner sponsoring the legislation to open the center, a victory.For months, a handful of county commissioners &ndash; most notably Chairman Anthony Rodriguez and fellow commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgens &ndash; blocked the center from coming up for a vote.And even though funding for the first three years of the center was already in place, they kept wondering if a county with a $15 billion annual budget could really afford to pick up a projected $12 million shortfall for the center in five years. (Leifman disputes that shortfall and said once the center opens, they will be able to apply for grants and other sources of funding. He said his fundraising efforts had been hampered by the uncertainty over the center's opening.)Earlier this month, during a special meeting of the county commission, it became obvious that Rodriguez and Cohen Higgins were fighting a losing battle, and the center had the support of a majority of commissioners.On Tuesday, Commissioner Kionne McGhee, a former prosecutor, said getting the center open was not only the right thing to do, but it may be one of the most important things they ever do as commissioners.\"We're going to pass hundreds, if not thousands, of pieces of legislation from this dais,\" he said. \"But I do honestly believe this is going to be one of the most consequential ones that we will be able to look back on and identify that moment in that memory; that actually gave birth to something that so many people in this community definitely need.\"Regalado thanked her fellow commissioners for their support.\"This was not easy when we started working on it, and we've come very far,\" she said. \"I know that there were moments that were difficult, but I truly believe that leadership is about creating consensus, not gagging it. So, I think that today is a wonderful day.\"The fight to open the center galvanized numerous groups across the community. Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski spoke out in support of the center. Business leaders, homeless advocates, community activists, and local and state politicians all kept the pressure on. One of the groups at the forefront was PACT &ndash; People Acting for Community Together. More than 800 people showed up recently at a forum to push for the mental health center and demand that the commission act.One of the leaders of PACT, Rabbi Jessica Jacobs from Temple Beth Shalom, said she never lost hope that their fight would succeed, although she admitted it was frustrating hearing some commissioners suggest helping people with mental illnesses might not be worth the expense.\"Money has always been the challenge,\" Rabbi Jacobs said. \"We spend money on so many things that in my mind are less important than this. And it has been a challenge the entire time. Why aren't we putting money towards the people in our community who are vulnerable when we're putting money toward so many other issues? I mean, that came up over and over and over again. It's certainly been frustrating, and I really commend the judge, and I commend our community for pushing forward and saying, if we're going to put money towards anything, it's towards this.\"\"It's a matter of setting priorities,\" she added.Another local activist from PACT, Tyisha Anthony, said this commission vote shows what can happen when ordinary people come together to fight for what is right and just.\"It wasn't an easy fight because we've been to this chamber many times and were disappointed,\" she said. \"We would walk away without them taking a vote, walk away with another delay. And to finally have it come to fruition and everyone unanimously on it, just it means the world, it means the world.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-dade-commission-finally-approves-mental-health-facility-over-two-decades-after-it-was-promised/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Jim  DeFede","publishDate":"2026-06-21T16:07:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F04%2F19%2F7b82c7f3-b94c-49a5-8de8-60b907fea534%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F47e274777d91360de0033475f780a01a%2Fmental-health-interior.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-commission-finally-approves-mental-health-facility-over-two-decades-after-it-was-promised"},{"id":"cbuo2n","archiveId":"owqszd","title":"Miami-Dade Commision approves mental health center","excerpt":"More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery. The vote was unanimous. Aft","content":"More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery. The vote was unanimous. After the vote, visitors and commissioners alike gave a standing ovation to retired judge Steve Leifman, who has spent his career fighting to provide care and treatment to those in the criminal justice system suffering from mental illness.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-dade-commision-approves-mental-health-center/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T15:49:00.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2F92d5ce01-fbd8-4508-bcce-7772c428131e%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F81afa2686852a488971a8b97bde5af32%2F464ac5a0238bccc2713240137c5f8783.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-commision-approves-mental-health-center"},{"id":"k9tt26","archiveId":"kz9107","title":"Soccer fans pack Bayfront Park ahead of Uruguay vs. Cape Verde World Cup action","excerpt":"FIFA fever has taken over South Florida as fans from all over the globe have descended on Miami’s Bayfront Park on Sunday. “We didn’t know there existed so many people, and they could fit all in here,” said a soccer fan. Miami hosts three World Cup matches this week. The first one features Uruguay a","content":"FIFA fever has taken over South Florida as fans from all over the globe have descended on Miami’s Bayfront Park on Sunday. “We didn’t know there existed so many people, and they could fit all in here,” said a soccer fan. Miami hosts three World Cup matches this week. The first one features Uruguay and Cape Verde, which is kicking off at Miami Stadium on Sunday evening. “I think we’re going to win. We’re going to take this for sure,” said Uruguay fan Analia. Fans showed up at Bayfront Park hours before the match to get ready. “Miami is just beautiful. I love the heat. And my family came straight from Uruguay to watch this. So we’re just excited to all be here,” said Uruguay fan Analia. On Wednesday, it’ll be Brazil and Scotland’s turn to take the pitch at Miami Stadium. The Scottish supporters, known as the Tartan Army, have already made their way to South Florida. They made their way, rocking their kilts and jerseys through Miami International Airport on Saturday, eager to conquer Miami as they did in Boston. “We’ll do our best to outdrink Miami,” said a Scot fan. “We’re very passionate about Scotland, and we cannot wait to beat Brazil 4-0,” said a Scot fan. The Brazilian fans are also staying positive heading into Wednesday night. “I’m hopeful that Brazil will win, but I’m not so sure. But I’m hopeful,” said a Brazilian fan. Miami will host their third match on June 27 with Colombia against Portugal.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/soccer-fans-pack-bayfront-park-ahead-of-uruguay-vs-cape-verde-world-cup-action/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T21:48:14.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-Soccer-fans-pack-Bayfront-Park-ahead-of-Uruguay-vs.-Cape-Verde-World-Cup-action-1.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"soccer-fans-pack-bayfront-park-ahead-of-uruguay-vs-cape-verde-world-cup-action"},{"id":"idjs29","archiveId":"ugiulh","title":"Uruguay vs. Cape Verde World Cup showdown draws soccer fans to Miami Stadium","excerpt":"Plenty of soccer fans showed up at Miami Stadium ahead of the Uruguay and Cape Verde World Cup match. Fans can be seen throughout the fan zone representing Cape Verde, and others representing Uruguay, while taking pictures in front of a large soccer ball. Cape Verde’s goalkeeper, Vozinha, captivated","content":"Plenty of soccer fans showed up at Miami Stadium ahead of the Uruguay and Cape Verde World Cup match. Fans can be seen throughout the fan zone representing Cape Verde, and others representing Uruguay, while taking pictures in front of a large soccer ball. Cape Verde’s goalkeeper, Vozinha, captivated fans all around the world after his performance and received instant fame. After an unforgettable World Cup debut against Spain, soccer fans wonder if Cape Verde can do it again and hold off Uruguay on Sunday night. Fans arrived early to watch the matchup between Uruguay and Cape Verde. This will be the first time the two teams meet on the pitch. 7News spoke with fans, and they said they’re excited that these teams are at this level. “Probably this is going to be the only time in my life that FIFA is going to be in the US and Cape Verde is going to be playing and I’ll be able to watch them so it’s a huge deal for me, you know what I mean?” said a soccer fan. The Uruguay and Cape Verde World Cup match will be the second FIFA World Cup match Miami Stadium has hosted. “It’s a World Cup, nothing better. It’s the absolute better if you love soccer, this is the best,” said Uruguay fan Leo Scarone. Uruguay’s first game in the tournament ended in a draw against Saudi Arabia, but their fans are not worried. “I expect that we will win. You and I expect a 2-0, so let’s see how it goes,” said Scarone. It will be Uruguay’s 15th appearance in the FIFA World Cup. Uruguay has two World Cup wins, and they won the first-ever World Cup championship back in 1930 and again in 1950. From a team with deep history in the tournament, to one writing its own now, Cape Verde’s debut in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been pretty epic. “We here, for us it’s a dream to be here. Doesn’t matter if we have one point already or not, but just for this game it’s amazing,” said Cape Verde fan Fabio Gomes. Soccer fans are still making their way inside Miami Stadium as the kickoff began at 6 p.m.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/uruguay-vs-cape-verde-world-cup-showdown-draws-soccer-fans-to-miami-stadium/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T21:38:37.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-Uruguay-vs.-Cape-Verde-World-Cup-showdown-draws-soccer-fans-to-Miami-Stadium.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"uruguay-vs-cape-verde-world-cup-showdown-draws-soccer-fans-to-miami-stadium"},{"id":"d5jcej","archiveId":"5vlokx","title":"‘Have faith’: Vozinha’s mom speaks out as Cape Verde heads back to World Cup field","excerpt":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Sunday is Father’s Day. Except, perhaps, for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha. The feel-good story of the World Cup will be back on the field Sunday, when Cape Verde takes on Uruguay in the second group-stage match for both teams. And Vozinha — whose name is Josimar José Évor","content":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Sunday is Father’s Day. Except, perhaps, for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha. The feel-good story of the World Cup will be back on the field Sunday, when Cape Verde takes on Uruguay in the second group-stage match for both teams. And Vozinha — whose name is Josimar José Évora Dias — will have his mother in the stands for that match; she was unable to attend Cape Verde’s stunning opening draw against Spain because she couldn’t obtain a visa. Ana Candida Evora is here now, though — making Cape Verde’s story even better. “I want to thank all the fans, everyone who helped in the process, for the support you gave to the team, especially to Cabo Verde,” Evora said Sunday in remarks distributed by FIFA in a video message. “We’re all rooting for Cabo Verde to play well, to shine on the pitch. The players need to have faith and everything will go well. “Keep your heads held high, go onto that pitch, push for a goal and you’ll perform beautifully, my boys. A kiss for you, be strong and brave. Blue Sharks!” The team is commonly called ‘Tubarões Azuis’ in Portuguese, which translates to Blue Sharks. Her visa issues — primarily raising the money needed for one — were worked out after the U.S. State Department, FIFA, U.S. lawmakers and Cape Verde’s soccer federation evidently combined efforts and cleared a path for Evora to come to Miami. She arrived Friday afternoon after more than 24 hours of travel from Cape Verde and was immediately surrounded by FIFA officials and volunteers as she made her way through the airport. FIFA even hosted her briefly at the organization’s tournament headquarters in Florida over the weekend, officials said Sunday. Vozinha had about 50,000 followers on Instagram as the World Cup was starting. He was up to 14.9 million followers by Sunday morning after he grabbed the world’s sporting attention by leading Cape Verde to a scoreless draw against Spain — one of the pre-tournament favorites to win the title. He went viral after that match against Spain with tearful comments, wishing that his late grandparents could have seen him play in the World Cup and that his mother’s visa issues had been resolved in time to be there. That sparked an immediate effort to find ways for Evora to get to the U.S. for the tournament. And the tie, combined with a story of a 40-year-old goalie and his mom, brought attention onto Cape Verde’s soccer team like never before. “It’s been intense,” Cape Verde forward Garry Rodrigues said. “But as we are professionals, the game (against) Spain is now in the past. … We’re still human. Seeing everything on the internet has been very intense. But we cannot use that as an excuse. We know our targets. We know our goals.”","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/2026-world-cup/have-faith-vozinhas-mom-speaks-out-as-cape-verde-heads-back-to-world-cup-field/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T21:12:43.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-Have-faithVozinhas-mom-speaks-out-as-Cape-Verde-heads-back-to-World-Cup-field.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"have-faith-vozinhas-mom-speaks-out-as-cape-verde-heads-back-to-world-cup-field"},{"id":"wa7h4z","archiveId":"cnzqu8","title":"Hot and humid Sunday for Father's Day across South Florida","excerpt":"The NEXT Weather Team is forecasting a hot, humid day across South Florida. High humidity levels mixed with sunny conditions and high real temperatures are generating triple-digit \"feels like temperatures\" across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. We will see heat indexes of 111 degrees in ce","content":"The NEXT Weather Team is forecasting a hot, humid day across South Florida. High humidity levels mixed with sunny conditions and high real temperatures are generating triple-digit \"feels like temperatures\" across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. We will see heat indexes of 111 degrees in central Miami-Dade County. CBS News Miami CBS News Miami CBS News Miami These indices will trigger Major Heat Health Risks across the metroplex. It is advised to stay hydrated, stay in the AC, and check in on elderly neighbors and relatives. CBS News Miami Rain chances increase late in the afternoon and early evening, mostly along our western communities. We'll have similar rain patterns all week. CBS News Miami CBS News Miami CBS News Miami","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-fathers-day-forecast-6-21-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Scott  Withers","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:26:03.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2Feb918127-637a-4333-86f5-63a6bac78dda%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F64e972ccb1211a00efd84bfa8707eeb5%2Fheat-risk.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hot-and-humid-sunday-for-fathers-day-across-south-florida"},{"id":"eyldb0","archiveId":"qrb6to","title":"Scorcher of a Father's Day in store for South Florida","excerpt":"The NEXT Weather Team is forecasting a hot, humid day across South Florida. High humidity levels mixed with sunny conditions and high real temperatures are generating triple-digit \"feels like temperatures\" across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. We will see heat indexes of 111 degrees in ce","content":"The NEXT Weather Team is forecasting a hot, humid day across South Florida. High humidity levels mixed with sunny conditions and high real temperatures are generating triple-digit \"feels like temperatures\" across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. We will see heat indexes of 111 degrees in central Miami-Dade County.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/scorcher-of-a-fathers-day-in-store-for-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:11:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2F84d8c452-d04e-4508-8ccf-c470087d2ea2%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F834ae03c086de681606cd724e9d7dd00%2F36118211e5803b59a6b3acb5e256361b.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scorcher-of-a-fathers-day-in-store-for-south-florida"},{"id":"xc7xch","archiveId":"misyww","title":"What's next for U.S.-Iran MOU?","excerpt":"Vice President JD Vance will be in Switzerland as part of talks over the memorandum of understanding, along with what's next with Iran.","content":"Vice President JD Vance will be in Switzerland as part of talks over the memorandum of understanding, along with what's next with Iran.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/whats-next-for-u-s-iran-mou/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T13:58:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2F3416aad2-fa4a-49e5-a1d1-07c5524a49dd%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F5e54c91edc5c8138b1d6447d4ae0031c%2F1b96ed9e9efe31c601b3770bc94c86c3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"whats-next-for-us-iran-mou"},{"id":"77ezzo","archiveId":"cgf6sx","title":"Kyle Stowers homers and Marlins beat Giants 2-1","excerpt":"MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Stowers homered and scored on Otto López’s go-ahead double to lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-1 win against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Ryan Gusto and four relievers limited the Giants to four hits as the Marlins won their eighth straight at home. Miami is a major league best","content":"MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Stowers homered and scored on Otto López’s go-ahead double to lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-1 win against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Ryan Gusto and four relievers limited the Giants to four hits as the Marlins won their eighth straight at home. Miami is a major league best 14-4 in June. Neither team scored after López snapped a 1-all tie in the fourth when his line drive rolled to the warning track in right and scored Stowers from first. Stowers drew a two-out-walk, the only one issued by Logan Webb. Webb (4-5) scattered five hits over eight innings for his first complete game of the season and fourth of his career. The right-hander has completed eight innings in each of his last three outings. John King (4-1) relieved Gusto and threw 1 1/3 innings. Calvin Faucher got the next four outs and Michael Petersen threw a perfect eighth. Lake Bachar allowed a leadoff walk against Rafael Devers in the ninth but then retired Jung Hoo Lee and Willy Adames for his first save. Casey Schmitt singled twice for San Francisco. Stowers gave Miami an early lead with his homer to lead off the second. He drove the first pitch from Webb 426 feet into the center-field seats for his eighth homer. The Giants tied it on Schmitt’s run-scoring single in the third. Gusto gave up one run and three hits while striking out six over 4 1/3 innings. Before the game, the Marlins placed slugger Liam Hicks on the injured list because of a low back strain and designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment. Up next Giants: LHP Robbie Ray (5-6, 4.07) will start the opener of a three-game home series against the Athletics on Tuesday. The Athletics have not announced a starter. Marlins: RHP Tyler Phillips (1-2, 3.10) will start the opener of a three-game home set against the Texas Rangers on Monday. The Rangers have not announced a starter.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-marlins/kyle-stowers-homers-and-marlins-beat-giants-2-1/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T20:39:54.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F050226-marlins-5.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"kyle-stowers-homers-and-marlins-beat-giants-2-1"},{"id":"ocagfu","archiveId":"f4jxxa","title":"Tracking wildfires in west Miami-Dade","excerpt":"Steve Maugeri shares an update as roads reopen and as fire crews continue to battle blazes.","content":"Steve Maugeri shares an update as roads reopen and as fire crews continue to battle blazes.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/tracking-wildfires-in-west-miami-dade/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T13:56:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2F68d57606-b38f-4258-b34a-89de72c52a79%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fb9e632a531f06a9ec4d00b23ae34893f%2F440976c9d28631ba226ad648d063e9cf.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tracking-wildfires-in-west-miami-dade"},{"id":"upnte4","archiveId":"kmrrt5","title":"All lanes on Florida Turnpike, Krome Avenue reopened; Residents allowed to return home as crews battle 4 wildfires in West Miami-Dade","excerpt":"Officials reopened several roads as fire crews continue to contain four major wildfires in West Miami-Dade. Officials said one of the fires, “the quarry,” has consumed nearly 19,000 acres with a 97% containment, while the other one has burned more than 1,600 acres with a 75% contaiment. The third fi","content":"Officials reopened several roads as fire crews continue to contain four major wildfires in West Miami-Dade. Officials said one of the fires, “the quarry,” has consumed nearly 19,000 acres with a 97% containment, while the other one has burned more than 1,600 acres with a 75% contaiment. The third fire, referred to as the “correction fire,” has ignited more than 120 acres and is 0% contained, as of early Sunday morning. All lanes between Krome Avenue and Tamiami Trail are now open, and all lanes on Florida’s Turnpike from Okeechobee Road to Northwest 41st have reopened. With the roads reopened, residents are now allowed to return home. Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office deputies urge drivers to check for road closures.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/all-lanes-on-florida-turnpike-krome-avenue-reopened-residents-allowed-to-return-home-as-crews-battle-4-wildfires-in-west-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:38:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-All-lanes-on-Florida-Turnpike-Krome-Avenue-reopened-Residents-allowed-to-return-home-as-crews-battle-4-wildfires-in-West-Miami-Dade.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"all-lanes-on-florida-turnpike-krome-avenue-reopened-residents-allowed-to-return-home-as-crews-battle"},{"id":"8wegu7","archiveId":"x2oe9b","title":"Wildfires still burn in west Miami-Dade","excerpt":"Nikiya Carrero shares how people have been dealing with the smoke from the wildfires for the course of a week, and if there's any relief on the way.","content":"Nikiya Carrero shares how people have been dealing with the smoke from the wildfires for the course of a week, and if there's any relief on the way.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/wildfires-still-burn-in-west-miami-dade/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T13:51:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2Fe989c713-268a-4d6d-9c5a-a7731cd4d6f3%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F5991a25ff1fe53b3b5d0c3344e2faa12%2F03295ef37a7a7fc724184be03d38eb61.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wildfires-still-burn-in-west-miami-dade"},{"id":"w60cn5","archiveId":"8u626u","title":"Hot For Fathers Day","excerpt":"Happy Father’s Day and First Day of Summer, South Florida! We’re starting off this morning with an Air Quality Alert due to lingering Wildfire smoke from overnight. This should improve by mid-morning. As for your Father’s Day, it’s looking hot and humid with scattered storms in the afternoon. Highs ","content":"Happy Father’s Day and First Day of Summer, South Florida! We’re starting off this morning with an Air Quality Alert due to lingering Wildfire smoke from overnight. This should improve by mid-morning. As for your Father’s Day, it’s looking hot and humid with scattered storms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid-90s but it will feel as hot as 110 degrees this afternoon. Looking ahead, we’ll see daily sun and storms across Florida through midweek with highs in the 90s. Rain chances trend a bit lower and highs inch up as well due to increasing Saharan dust late week. Tropical Update: All is quiet in the tropics with no tropical development expected over the next seven days. Next name on the list is Bertha.","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/hot-for-fathers-day/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Dylan Federico","publishDate":"2026-06-21T12:13:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F2_99e990.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hot-for-fathers-day"},{"id":"8u5ngh","archiveId":"kniakc","title":"Wilton Manors cancels its Stonewall Pride Parade Saturday due to rain, organizers say","excerpt":"Rain and thunderstorms across South Florida forced Wilton Manors officials to cancel their Stonewall Pride Parade on Saturday night. The festival accompanying the parade continued as scheduled, according to the event's organizers, going on from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. A spokesperson for the city said that","content":"Rain and thunderstorms across South Florida forced Wilton Manors officials to cancel their Stonewall Pride Parade on Saturday night. The festival accompanying the parade continued as scheduled, according to the event's organizers, going on from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. A spokesperson for the city said that their police department, fire department, and event organizers had to make the \"difficult decision to cancel\" due to \"severe weather conditions.\" \"This decision was not made lightly. After a thorough assessment of the current heavy rain and ongoing thunderstorm activity, we determined that moving forward with the parade would pose an unacceptable risk to the safety of our participants, staff, and spectators,\" Aimee Adler Cooke, Wilton Manors' spokesperson, said. Earlier in the day, the city's police department posted on X a recommendation for residents to shelter in place due to severe weather. The order was then lifted an hour after the parade was set to begin, with police opening the streets back up as they continue to monitor rain conditions.The parade and street festival are held every June, drawing crowds of between 20,000 and 30,000 residents and families. The city hosts it to honor the Stonewall Riots of June 1969. Both events line Wilton Drive with street vendors and live performances, as well as vendor booths, food trucks, drink stations, and non-profit organizations.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/wilton-manors-cancels-its-stonewall-pride-parade-saturday-due-to-rain/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Ana Maria  Soler","publishDate":"2026-06-21T02:06:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2023%2F06%2F16%2Fe4d11ff8-6fda-4016-a2b0-8d42849a27e0%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ff72a4fa708dc22fde269dfef95717e4c%2F23-vo-stonewall-pride-wfor5sbn.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wilton-manors-cancels-its-stonewall-pride-parade-saturday-due-to-rain-organizers-say"},{"id":"b5vn35","archiveId":"5qu5m4","title":"Person dies, several, including a child, hospitalized after North Lauderdale house fire, officials say","excerpt":"An early morning house fire in North Lauderdale resulted in the death of one person on Saturday, according to officials.The Broward Sheriff's Office said deputies and North Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to the home along Southwest Eighth Court around 5 a.m., with firefighters arriving to find a l","content":"An early morning house fire in North Lauderdale resulted in the death of one person on Saturday, according to officials.The Broward Sheriff's Office said deputies and North Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to the home along Southwest Eighth Court around 5 a.m., with firefighters arriving to find a large, active fire with heavy smoke. Deputies said firefighters fought to extinguish the flames.Deputies said several people were taken to hospitals during the incident. One person was declared dead at one hospital. A death investigation is now underway, along with an investigation by the State Fire Marshal's office into the cause of the fire.Tamarac Fire officials assisted with the fire and confirmed that they transported one adult and a child to the hospital.Jean and Terry Gervilus opened up to CBS News Miami about what they saw next door.\"It was velvet. It was kind of scary,\" Jean Gervilus said. \"The fire was about to explode, and we used our hose to stop the fire, to make it explode high.\"Jean Gervilus said he did so as other neighbors told him to leave his house.\"They were really big. Those flames were past the ceiling. They were close to this gate,\" Terry Gervilus commented. \"The fire was too big for me to even go inside.\"As of publication, the name of the person who died has not been shared. It's also not known if the house is still safe to live in.CBS News Miami will share updates as new information is provided.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/north-lauderdale-house-fire-deadly-6-20-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Matthew  Ablon","publishDate":"2026-06-21T02:02:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2F18ea4469-5247-4907-a2bb-e5426c841be0%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F147c34da7d8835fa93a3a0e7ca6bde8d%2Fnorth-lauderdale-fire.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"person-dies-several-including-a-child-hospitalized-after-north-lauderdale-house-fire-officials-say"},{"id":"uny54","archiveId":"tmwabk","title":"3 elderly hikers die on Grand Canyon's inner trails as temperature spiked to 109 degrees","excerpt":"Three elderly hikers died in apparent heat-related deaths while traversing the Grand Canyon's inner trails as temperatures spiked above 100 degrees. Rangers and emergency personnel responded to two separate heat-related incidents on June 12 and June 16, according to the National Park Service. \"In bo","content":"Three elderly hikers died in apparent heat-related deaths while traversing the Grand Canyon's inner trails as temperatures spiked above 100 degrees. Rangers and emergency personnel responded to two separate heat-related incidents on June 12 and June 16, according to the National Park Service. \"In both cases, the deceased hikers were hiking trails in the Inner Canyon, where temperatures can exceed 109 F in the shade during midday hours,\" the statement said.Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails. A 72-year-old man was found dead June 12 on the South Kaibab Trail due to heat-related symptoms, park officials said. A 67-year old man and a 68-year-old woman were found dead on the North Kaibab Trail on June 16, park officials said. Visitors walk and sit on rocks off the South Rim trail of Grand Canyon National Park near Mather Point, located in northwestern Arizona. Robbin Goddard/Getty Images An investigation into their causes of death is still ongoing, although they appear to be heat-related.The hikers were transported to Coconino County Medical Examiner's office.Earlier this month, a teen died from apparent heat-related causes after attempting a round-trip day hike from the South Rim of the canyon to the Colorado River. Emergency responders launched a helicopter rescue operation. Searchers ultimately found the teen in a remote area about 30 feet below the trail.An elderly man died last year while attempting to reach the Colorado River for an overnight stay at Phantom Ranch, a popular camping site, park officials said.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/elderly-hikers-die-on-grand-canyon-inner-trails/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Cara  Tabachnick","publishDate":"2026-06-20T18:52:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2F60d91159-6a46-4639-8e0e-2b325632193f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3bb586dbb6c53beadba09b35cb929f1d%2Fgettyimages-1583884991.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"3-elderly-hikers-die-on-grand-canyons-inner-trails-as-temperature-spiked-to-109-degrees"},{"id":"4a2xvd","archiveId":"w5go49","title":"Rips appear in Reflecting Pool's new sealant, chosen by Trump, after algae bloom turn water green","excerpt":"President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water a fluorescent green hue while rips appeared in an \"American Flag Blue\" surface handpicked by the president.The century-old Reflecting Pool has long faced problems with lea","content":"President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water a fluorescent green hue while rips appeared in an \"American Flag Blue\" surface handpicked by the president.The century-old Reflecting Pool has long faced problems with leaks, algae and faulty plumbing. In April, the president launched an effort to address the pool's \"terrible\" condition, part of a slate of spring cleaning projects in Washington, D.C., ahead of the nation's 250th birthday &mdash; as Mr. Trump seeks to put his architectural stamp on the city. Mr. Trump had the pool's stone flooring coated with a sealant he called the \"latest and greatest filament\" and an \"industrial-grade\" variation of swimming pool liner. He told reporters he personally chose the sealant's color: \"American Flag Blue.\" Federal contracts for the project were valued at more than $14 million.But several days ago, after water was pumped back in, a sheen of green algae appeared.A family of ducks swims among algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 16. Photo by Emily Alff/Sipa USA via AP Images A Department of the Interior spokesperson told CBS News last weekend the algae outbreak was \"part of the normal startup process\" and would be cleaned out shortly.\"What you are seeing is residual algae from the supply lines which have been sitting dormant for eight weeks while construction has been taking place,\" the spokesperson said. \"President Donald J. Trump is an expert builder who has fixed the Reflecting Pool for good unlike the failed and extremely costly attempt by Obama and Biden.\"Workers were seen in recent days removing algae from the Reflecting Pool, and on Tuesday morning, crews dumped bottles of hydrogen peroxide into the water. This morning at the reflecting pool pic.twitter.com/uygkbcn7Mn&mdash; bob kovach (@bkovoDC) June 16, 2026 National Park Service employees remove algae from the bottom of the newly painted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on June 16. Mehmet Eser/Anadolu via Getty Images A white plume of \"ozone nano bubbles\" is put into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as it is cleaned of algae on June 16. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin The Department of the Interior said on social media Wednesday that the water is now \"crystal clear,\" and workers were \"vacuuming up the dead algae.\" Moving forward, the agency said it is using an advanced tool called a \"nanobubbler\" to prevent algae from reappearing in the Reflecting Pool.Then, on Thursday, a tear was spotted in part of the material that was applied to the floor of the pool. CBS News has reached out to the Department of the Interior for more information.Seen through algae-laden green water, a tear in the recently applied sealant can be seen on the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 18. Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images In a Truth Social post Friday night, Mr. Trump alleged, without providing evidence, that three days prior, vandals had \"destroyed the grass outside of the Pool\" and had \"also done everything possible to hurt the inside surface that was just installed.\"Mr. Trump went on to say in his post Friday that \"[t]he algae is 75% gone, and the condition will soon be completely remedied, and the area that was vandalized, fortunately, is just a small area of damage, and will be fixed early next week.\"The Trump administration's renovations mark the second time in less than 20 years that the Reflecting Pool was overhauled, following a more than $30 million project early in the Obama administration. Despite those efforts, the pool still faced algae blooms and needed to be emptied out periodically to clean out algae, goose droppings and other detritus.Mr. Trump vowed in April to make the Reflecting Pool \"beautiful\" and \"the way it's supposed to be.\" At one point, when workers were installing the new sealant, the president rode in his motorcade onto the dried-out pool floor &mdash; which is the length of about 12 Olympic-sized swimming pools &mdash; and inspected the job. It's the latest renovation project in and around D.C. spearheaded by the Trump administration. The president's team also repaired fountains throughout the city, tore down the White House's East Wing to make way for a ballroom, attempted to close the Kennedy Center for renovations, and drew up plans for a gigantic triumphal arch across the river from the capital in Virginia.The real estate developer-turned-politician has taken a personal interest in many of the projects, displaying mock-ups and speaking at length about the plans during White House events.Mr. Trump and his administration have cast the renovations as much-needed efforts to beautify national landmarks they argue were neglected for years. Critics, however, have called some of the projects self-aggrandizing and accused Mr. Trump of making dramatic changes without getting permission from Congress or input from the public. Several of the projects drew lawsuits, and a judge blocked the administration from closing the Kennedy Center or renaming it to add Mr. Trump's name.The newly refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is contaminated by algae, as seen from the Washington Monument on June 17. 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Police said a string of armed carjackings and robberies across the area sent several people to the hospital. Authorities id","content":"A new view captured an elderly man beaten down in Southwest Miami-Dade. Surveillance video sent by a viewer showed a person beating up a senior at the Cao Bakery off Coral Way. Police said a string of armed carjackings and robberies across the area sent several people to the hospital. Authorities identified the person behind them as 33-year-old Alejandro Martinez. Martinez faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, armed robbery, and carjacking. One of the incidents he’s accused of involves a 7-Eleven gas station near Southwest 137th Avenue and 56th Street. Video exclusively obtained by 7News shows a man covered in blood and holding his neck, begging for help just moments after being attacked. He and another victim are expected to be okay.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/surveillance-video-captures-elderly-man-beaten-down-in-a-southwest-miami-dade-bakery-one-man-in-custody/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T02:47:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062026-Surveillance-video-captures-elderly-man-beaten-down-in-a-Southwest-Miami-Dade-bakery-one-man-in-custody.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"surveillance-video-captures-elderly-man-beaten-down-in-a-southwest-miami-dade-bakery-one-man-in-cust"},{"id":"ihj8j7","archiveId":"3rfzzq","title":"Soccer fans seek shelter from rain in South Beach ahead of celebration for FIFA World Cup matches","excerpt":"Soccer fans are still going strong on South Beach as they seek shelter from a stormy night. The rain may have put a damper on festivities planned for Saturday night for soccer supporters, as even the FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park got evacuated. “Uruguay, Uruguay, Uruguay,” said soccer fans. On ","content":"Soccer fans are still going strong on South Beach as they seek shelter from a stormy night. The rain may have put a damper on festivities planned for Saturday night for soccer supporters, as even the FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park got evacuated. “Uruguay, Uruguay, Uruguay,” said soccer fans. On South Beach, soccer fans are still fired up, especially those who are rooting for Uruguay. “A little bit of water?” said Gabriela Chavez, a Uruguay Fan. “A little bit of water, bro,” said a soccer fan. Many of them arrived at the beach to get excited for Sunday’s match against Cape Verde. “We’re going to win, we’re going to win,” said a soccer fan. “2-1,” said Chavez. Instead, they were sent seeking shelter, but still proudly supporting their team. “This is what it’s all about. We’re hanging out with people from all the countries,” said Chavez. Before the rain started, Argentina fans gathered at Miami Beach’s historic Normandy Fountain to commemorate Argentina’s Flag Day and as a way to come together to showcase their national pride and culture. “We have, you know, the best player in the world, and I’m going to own that. Why not show everything else? Our food, our culture, our music, our art,” said Jonathan Galvan, event organizer. At Monday’s match, Lionel Messi and Argentina look to defend their World Cup crown. “We’re feeling confident. We have a great team. We are really united, so let’s go. Let’s go to Argentina,” said Diego Fernandez, an Argentine fan. Fans were seen trying to hop from one canopy to another to stay dry and keep the night strong.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/soccer-fans-seek-shelter-from-rain-in-south-beach-ahead-of-celebration-for-fifa-world-cup-matches/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T02:37:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062026-Soccer-fans-seek-shelter-from-rain-in-South-Beach-ahead-of-celebration-for-FIFA-World-Cup-matches.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"soccer-fans-seek-shelter-from-rain-in-south-beach-ahead-of-celebration-for-fifa-world-cup-matches"},{"id":"q8sm0i","archiveId":"kg188a","title":"All lanes on Florida Turnpike, Krome Avenue reopened; Residents allowed to return home as crews battle 3 wildfires in West Miami-Dade","excerpt":"Officials reopened several roads as fire crews continue to contain three major wildfires in West Miami-Dade. Officials said one of the fires has consumed nearly 19,000 acres with a 97% containment, while the other one has burned more than 1,600 acres with a 75% contaiment. The third fire, referred t","content":"Officials reopened several roads as fire crews continue to contain three major wildfires in West Miami-Dade. Officials said one of the fires has consumed nearly 19,000 acres with a 97% containment, while the other one has burned more than 1,600 acres with a 75% contaiment. The third fire, referred to as the “correction fire,” has ignited more than 120 acres and is 0% contained, as of early Sunday morning. All lanes between Krome Avenue and Tamiami Trail are now open, and all lanes on Florida’s Turnpike from Okeechobee Road to Northwest 41st have reopened. With the roads reopened, residents are now allowed to return home. Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office deputies urge drivers to check for road closures.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/all-lanes-on-florida-turnpike-krome-avenue-reopened-residents-allowed-to-return-home-as-crews-battle-3-wildfires-in-west-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:38:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62126-Florida-Wildfires.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"all-lanes-on-florida-turnpike-krome-avenue-reopened-residents-allowed-to-return-home-as-crews-battle"},{"id":"15gxlg","archiveId":"hxbz8c","title":"Wilton Manors cancels Stonewall Festival Parade due to rainy weather","excerpt":"Rough weather in Miami brought rain to a pride parade. Wilton Manors cancelled its Stonewall Festival Parade that was originally set for Saturday. Wilton Manors officials said it was a difficult decision made with their fire department and event organizers. However, they said the remainder of the fe","content":"Rough weather in Miami brought rain to a pride parade. Wilton Manors cancelled its Stonewall Festival Parade that was originally set for Saturday. Wilton Manors officials said it was a difficult decision made with their fire department and event organizers. However, they said the remainder of the festival is continuing as planned. Police said organizers are operating under a weather-watch status and will monitor the weather throughout the night.","url":"https://wsvn.com/uncategorized/wilton-manors-cancels-stonewall-festival-parade-due-to-rainy-weather/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T01:12:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062026-Wilton-Manors-cancels-Stonewall-Festival-Parade-due-to-rainy-weather.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wilton-manors-cancels-stonewall-festival-parade-due-to-rainy-weather"},{"id":"o47lxm","archiveId":"2h0bh5","title":"Miami’s Overtown host Block Party and Heritage Market to honor Juneteenth","excerpt":"A cultural celebration kicked off in Miami’s Overtown, honoring Juneteenth weekend. The Overtown Business Association hosted the Block Party and Heritage Market on Saturday at the Dunn-Josephine Hotel. The block party featured music, a tribute to R&B icon Betty Wright, and support for African-Americ","content":"A cultural celebration kicked off in Miami’s Overtown, honoring Juneteenth weekend. The Overtown Business Association hosted the Block Party and Heritage Market on Saturday at the Dunn-Josephine Hotel. The block party featured music, a tribute to R&B icon Betty Wright, and support for African-American-owned businesses while also honoring Miami’s historic black epicenter. “I’m just really, really excited to celebrate because it’s what our ancestors have already done, but also to keep the innovation going, so I’m just loving to be a part of something so monumental, especially being in the heart of Overtown,” said Mone’t Howard, owner of Artist Mone’t Beauty Collection. Organizers said the party also served to collect donations that will fund local economic development and preservation efforts.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miamis-overtown-host-block-party-and-heritage-market-to-honor-juneteenth/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T00:45:04.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F022026-Miamis-Overtown-host-Block-Party-and-Heritage-Market-to-honor-Juneteenth.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miamis-overtown-host-block-party-and-heritage-market-to-honor-juneteenth"},{"id":"rr98ac","archiveId":"vsyxap","title":"Stormy conditions to continue in South Florida","excerpt":"Rain chances to diminish as we continue into the week.","content":"Rain chances to diminish as we continue into the week.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/stormy-conditions-to-continue-in-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-21T00:08:00.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F21%2F4610ce3a-3b7d-4620-bbc6-03b599161c82%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F4d0010d952ef1c9d51ad26b61fe549ea%2F7ed8e66118c1b9549621f9846e973ecd.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"stormy-conditions-to-continue-in-south-florida"},{"id":"cfqtyg","archiveId":"hq1yt6","title":"Miami-Dade fire crews continue to fight fires burning over 20,000 acres","excerpt":"Drivers were advised to find alternate routes on Friday. Early Saturday morning, those lanes reopened.","content":"Drivers were advised to find alternate routes on Friday. Early Saturday morning, those lanes reopened.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-dade-fire-crews-continue-to-fight-fires-burning-over-20000-acres/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-20T23:52:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2Ff394525d-3453-47b4-87c5-c92f98baafb5%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F6171f89ff573ed3802110bbbc5bdbaff%2F76484b45eafa1b89c3441643be99a9ea.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-fire-crews-continue-to-fight-fires-burning-over-20000-acres"},{"id":"jyokkf","archiveId":"ip2mca","title":"5 hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash in Lauderhill on Saturday, officials say","excerpt":"Multiple people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash in Lauderhill on Saturday afternoon, according to fire officials. The accident occurred on West Sunrise Boulevard and Northwest 34th Avenue and involved a total of six vehicles, according to the Lauderhill Fire Department.Five people were","content":"Multiple people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash in Lauderhill on Saturday afternoon, according to fire officials. The accident occurred on West Sunrise Boulevard and Northwest 34th Avenue and involved a total of six vehicles, according to the Lauderhill Fire Department.Five people were transported to various hospitals from this crash. They all have minor injuries, according to Lauderhill Fire. Three of the patients were transported to Plantation's Freestanding Emergency Department, and the other two were transported to Broward Health. No additional information was released, including the cause of this crash. CBS News Miami has reached out to the Lauderhill Police Department, and we're awaiting their response.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/lauderhill-multi-vehicle-crash-june-20-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Ana Maria  Soler","publishDate":"2026-06-20T22:37:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2Fe496bca1-adda-414b-8aee-977b48d1c589%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fd06eb85616ed38a30e78946f0f187f1f%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-20-at-6-36-45-pm.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"5-hospitalized-after-a-multi-vehicle-crash-in-lauderhill-on-saturday-officials-say"},{"id":"err399","archiveId":"1qh3fo","title":"Scientists discover new parasite in jungle that preys on insect-killing \"zombie fungus\"","excerpt":"Malaysian scientists have discovered a new species of parasitic fungus that preys on \"zombie fungus\" known to infect insects before subjecting them to a gruesome death. The new species was found in the jungles on Malaysia's part of Borneo, a large island known for its biodiverse rainforests. Samples","content":"Malaysian scientists have discovered a new species of parasitic fungus that preys on \"zombie fungus\" known to infect insects before subjecting them to a gruesome death. The new species was found in the jungles on Malaysia's part of Borneo, a large island known for its biodiverse rainforests. Samples were collected during multiple field trips conducted by the University of Malaysia Sabah's Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation, and the research was published in the New Zealand Journal of Botany.It was dubbed a \"hyperparasite\" because it \"effectively parasitizes the primary pathogen,\" the institute's Deputy Director Jaya Seelan Sathiya Seelan told AFP on Friday.\"The fungus belongs to the genus Pleurocordyceps and acts as a specialized hyperparasite,\" Seelan said.The new species targets ants already infected by Ophiocordyceps, or \"zombie fungus,\" which manipulates the infected insect's nervous system and makes it behave erratically before killing it and bursting from its carcass.\"Rather than manipulating the insect's nervous system itself, Pleurocordyceps infiltrates and feeds directly on the thriving Ophiocordyceps tissue inside the host,\" Seelan said.Named after its unique, distinctly horn-shaped structure, Pleurocordyceps cornusynnemata was discovered after scientists studied a dead ant collected from the Danum Valley, a remote area in the Malaysian state of Sabah, the northern part of Borneo.\"The discovery highlights the immense scientific value of Borneo's rainforests, where intricate ecological interactions continue to challenge our understanding of life on Earth,\" the researchers said in a social media post on Friday. \"Beyond the excitement of finding a rare organism, this research underscores the importance of conserving tropical ecosystems that harbour countless species and ecological relationships yet to be documented.\"Malaysian scientists have discovered a new species of parasitic fungus in Borneo's jungles that preys on \"zombie fungus\" that are known to infect insects. University of Malaysia Sabah's Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation The discovery was also published in Phytotaxa, the leading journal in taxonomic botany, in April.It is not the first hyperparasite of its kind, but \"it is the world's first known member of its genus to feature this highly distinct horn-shaped structure,\" Seelan said.During the field trips, scientists also discovered a new species of spider-killing fungus, which spreads spores through the arachnid before killing it.\"These newly documented fungi hold immense potential ... both as sources for developing next-generation antimicrobial drugs and as highly effective biocontrol agents against agricultural pests,\" Seelan said.While the idea of \"zombie fungus\" sounds scary, experts say humans shouldn't be worried. Dr. Jim Kronstad, a microbiologist at the University of British Columbia, told CBS News that it's not possible for cordyceps fungi to adapt from infecting insects to humans, as depicted in a storyline in the hit HBO series \"The Last of Us.\" Our body temperature and immunity prevent most fungal species from adapting to the human body because they cannot survive beyond 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/parasite-zombie-fungus-malaysia-borneo-discovery/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T15:29:59.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2Fcf4e42d0-59ec-45f1-99d8-e633dbb16c49%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F9a6acaa6bbe12b5e9146dbd19056093b%2Fparasite-zfns.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scientists-discover-new-parasite-in-jungle-that-preys-on-insect-killing-zombie-fungus"},{"id":"6te2os","archiveId":"b0abof","title":"Investigation underway after a man was found dead under a Miami-Dade bridge","excerpt":"Deputies are investigating a disturbing discovery in Northeast Miami-Dade. Officials said a man was found dead underneath a bridge in the area of Northeast 199th Street and Northeast 2nd Avenue. At this time, the identity of the man and the cause of his death are unknown.","content":"Deputies are investigating a disturbing discovery in Northeast Miami-Dade. Officials said a man was found dead underneath a bridge in the area of Northeast 199th Street and Northeast 2nd Avenue. At this time, the identity of the man and the cause of his death are unknown.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/investigation-underway-after-a-man-was-found-dead-under-a-miami-dade-bridge/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T00:34:11.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062026-Investigation-underway-after-a-man-was-found-dead-under-a-Miami-Dade-bridge.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"investigation-underway-after-a-man-was-found-dead-under-a-miami-dade-bridge"},{"id":"te2q9p","archiveId":"ya0on9","title":"Dog dies after overnight Fort Lauderdale house fire reportedly caused by burning candle, officials say","excerpt":"A dog passed away after Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said a fire broke out at a home late Friday night.Crews said it happened just before 11 p.m. along Northwest 10th Way. The department said police officers arrived first, finding the home engulfed in flames and leaving them unable to enter. Firefigh","content":"A dog passed away after Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said a fire broke out at a home late Friday night.Crews said it happened just before 11 p.m. along Northwest 10th Way. The department said police officers arrived first, finding the home engulfed in flames and leaving them unable to enter. Firefighters then arrived, making entry and finding the dog inside. Crews were able to get the dog out, but the pet did not survive.Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said a woman who was able to escape to a neighbor's home was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries after suffering from smoke inhalation. Her roommate was able to safely evacuate and was taken to a hospital as a precaution.Crews said another dog was found in the yard and is okay.Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said the fire was knocked down after about 15 minutes. The agency said a fire investigator determined a candle that was burning in a bedroom caused the blaze.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/dog-dies-fort-lauderdale-house-fire-6-20-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Matthew  Ablon","publishDate":"2026-06-20T14:23:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2Fce1777db-9835-4ba9-8ceb-b8f3c771827f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F628439a78e6fc3c6f4481714761f67ec%2Ffort-lauderdale-oakland-park-fire.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dog-dies-after-overnight-fort-lauderdale-house-fire-reportedly-caused-by-burning-candle-officials-sa"},{"id":"hea6vo","archiveId":"wg6mnc","title":"NEXT Alert Weather Day activated for Saturday due to heat, wildfire concerns","excerpt":"The NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert Day for Southern Florida. A combination of weather and air quality issues is aligning to create the need for the Alert. CBS News Miami The wildfires that are still burning in Miami-Dade County, combined with south west/westerly winds, will push t","content":"The NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert Day for Southern Florida. A combination of weather and air quality issues is aligning to create the need for the Alert. CBS News Miami The wildfires that are still burning in Miami-Dade County, combined with south west/westerly winds, will push the smoke into the metroplex throughout the day. The National Weather Service has issued an Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups warning for a large part of central and southern Miami-Dade County CBS News Miami High humidity levels combined with high temperatures have also triggered a Heat Advisory for Miami-Dade and Broward counties from noon - 6 p.m. The heat index, or \"feels like temperature\", will reach between 105-109 degrees for interior parts of both counties. This has driven the heat health conditions into the major category. CBS News Miami CBS News Miami You should take extra precautions to stay hydrated, stay out of the direct sun, wear a large brimmed hat, stay hydrated and remain in air conditioning. As we move through the day, we will see increasing changes for isolated storms that could include isolated heavy downpours. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 flash flood risk because of the thunderstorms. CBS News Miami","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-next-alert-weather-6-20-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Scott  Withers","publishDate":"2026-06-20T13:47:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2Ff6afddb0-c180-4b0d-9c6d-a7328a07b0fb%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F233216efc58bb0facd2401154f9734cd%2Fsmoke-tracker.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"next-alert-weather-day-activated-for-saturday-due-to-heat-wildfire-concerns"},{"id":"ehe9o","archiveId":"p7a7nz","title":"Saturday is a NEXT Alert Weather Day for heat, air quality concerns in South Florida","excerpt":"The NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert Day for Southern Florida. A combination of weather and air quality issues is aligning to create the need for the Alert.","content":"The NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert Day for Southern Florida. A combination of weather and air quality issues is aligning to create the need for the Alert.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/saturday-is-a-next-alert-weather-day-for-heat-air-quality-concerns-in-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-20T13:25:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2F42cdbe9d-b381-4c8b-8451-feb6dffb90d8%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F5b869b338b77d79ebed2cf427e51f060%2Fcc0f6c948911efa4368ad5bd92cbbbb8.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"saturday-is-a-next-alert-weather-day-for-heat-air-quality-concerns-in-south-florida"},{"id":"rp30gi","archiveId":"7xdgao","title":"Thunderstorms send cabana frame crashing down at Hard Rock Stadium; five people hospitalized","excerpt":"Wicked weather caused a canopy to collapse after a line of thunderstorms in Miami Gardens. There was cabana chaos at the Hard Rock Stadium after a metal structure flew into the air. The vibes were high around 7 p.m. on Saturday at Daer Nightclub when wicked winds sent one of the cabana frames off on","content":"Wicked weather caused a canopy to collapse after a line of thunderstorms in Miami Gardens. There was cabana chaos at the Hard Rock Stadium after a metal structure flew into the air. The vibes were high around 7 p.m. on Saturday at Daer Nightclub when wicked winds sent one of the cabana frames off one of the rooftops down to the crowded pool below. Crowds rushed in to try to free the people underneath as others helped those injured by the freak accident. In total, Seminole cops told 7News that five people were taken to the hospital and expected to be okay. Wind gusts from the storm were estimated at 35 to 50 miles per hour.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/thunderstorms-send-cabana-frame-crashing-down-at-hard-rock-stadium-five-people-hospitalized/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T02:28:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062026-Thunderstorms-send-cabana-frame-crashing-down-at-Hard-Rock-Stadium-five-people-hospitalized.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"thunderstorms-send-cabana-frame-crashing-down-at-hard-rock-stadium-five-people-hospitalized"},{"id":"kstt9l","archiveId":"rm9m7s","title":"Search underway for missing 74-year-old man reported missing out of Hialeah","excerpt":"The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Special Victims Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit, is requesting the public’s assistance in helping them locate 74-year-old Neftali Lopez, who may be in need of services. Lopez was last seen on June 20 at approximately 12:45 p.m., leaving Walmart, which is located at 851","content":"The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Special Victims Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit, is requesting the public’s assistance in helping them locate 74-year-old Neftali Lopez, who may be in need of services. Lopez was last seen on June 20 at approximately 12:45 p.m., leaving Walmart, which is located at 851 Northwest 177 Street in Hialeah. He has not made any contact with family. Lopez was last seen wearing sunglasses, a blue polo shirt with a white stripe on the collar on each sleeve, blue shorts, high white socks, and blue sneakers. He is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 170 pounds, and has gray hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on the above subject and/or case should contact Deputy M. Ritch Jr, at 305-715-3300 (Office), 305-715-3257 (Desk), email u308129@mdso.com, or Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/search-underway-for-missing-74-year-old-man-reported-missing-out-of-hialeah/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T00:18:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062026-missing-Neftali-Lopez.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"search-underway-for-missing-74-year-old-man-reported-missing-out-of-hialeah"},{"id":"gfe5c9","archiveId":"8ndu38","title":"Meyer wins 8th straight decision to start season as Marlins beat Giants 6-3","excerpt":"MIAMI (AP) — Max Meyer allowed two runs in five innings to win his eighth consecutive decision to start the season, Heriberto Hernández homered and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory at home. Jakob Marsee doubled and singled for the Mar","content":"MIAMI (AP) — Max Meyer allowed two runs in five innings to win his eighth consecutive decision to start the season, Heriberto Hernández homered and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory at home. Jakob Marsee doubled and singled for the Marlins, who are 13-4 in June and improved to 39-38 to move above .500 for the first time since April 13, when they were 9-8. Meyer (8-0) labored through his outing, allowing seven hits, striking out seven and walking two. But he completed a perfect fifth to surpass Dontrelle Willis in franchise history to start the season with eight straight wins. Willis won his first seven decisions in 2005. Casey Schmitt doubled twice and homered for the Giants, who stranded nine runners. The Marlins chased Giants starter Trevor McDonald (2-5) during a four-run fourth. Hernandez’s two-run blast against reliever Matt Gage capped the scoring and put Miami ahead 6-2. Marsee also hit an RBI single and Otto López scored from third on a double-play groundout with the bases loaded. With this single in the fourth, López became the first player to reach 100 hits in the majors this season. Schmitt’s RBI double in the eighth narrowed the gap before Pete Fairbanks pitched a perfect ninth for his 11th save. McDonald allowed five runs and three hits in three-plus innings. He walked three and hit three batters. It was the right-hander’s second consecutive outing in which he failed to complete four innings. The Giants erased their second one-run deficit in the early innings with Schmitt’s solo homer in the fourth, his 16th. Xavier Edwards reached on a fielding error by McDonald that allowed Joe Mack to score from third and give the Marlins a 2-1 lead in the second. Owen Caissie walked with the bases loaded in the first to put Miami on the board. San Francisco tied it on Drew Gilbert’s RBI single in the second. Up next RHP Logan Webb (4-4, 3.46 ERA) will start the series finale for the Giants on Sunday against Marlins RHP Ryan Gusto (0-2, 7.24).","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-marlins/meyer-wins-8th-straight-decision-to-start-season-as-marlins-beat-giants-6-3/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T00:03:40.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F050226-marlins-4.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"meyer-wins-8th-straight-decision-to-start-season-as-marlins-beat-giants-6-3"},{"id":"j3bic8","archiveId":"qhktlx","title":"Live Updates: JD Vance heads to Switzerland to accelerate peace talks as Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz","excerpt":"Iran's military accused the U.S. of not upholding the first point in the memorandum of understanding, with Israel remaining in Lebanese territory.","content":"Iran's military accused the U.S. of not upholding the first point in the memorandum of understanding, with Israel remaining in Lebanese territory.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/live-updates/iran-us-war-talks-suspended-trump-mou-israel-lebanon-hezbollah-fighting/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Duarte  Dias","publishDate":"2026-06-21T03:59:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2Fe6ce602a-8249-474a-a2a3-715881bb1680%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F55c485985f8a82ca69dfbe65fdca6fb3%2Fgettyimages-2282384403.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"live-updates-jd-vance-heads-to-switzerland-to-accelerate-peace-talks-as-iran-threatens-to-close-stra"},{"id":"trgpq4","archiveId":"9ncpq","title":"World’s oldest soccer ball on display at Coral Gables Museum in celebration of Scotland vs. Brazil World Cup match","excerpt":"As the FIFA World Cup continues, one of the oldest pieces of soccer history made a South Florida stop. The world’s oldest soccer ball arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday for a historic first-ever exhibition in the United States. The 16th-century artifact is a loan from Scotland’s Stir","content":"As the FIFA World Cup continues, one of the oldest pieces of soccer history made a South Florida stop. The world’s oldest soccer ball arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday for a historic first-ever exhibition in the United States. The 16th-century artifact is a loan from Scotland’s Stirling Smith Museum and was welcomed with a ceremony hosted by the Consulate General of Brazil and airport officials. All of this in celebration of the Scotland vs. Brazil game on Wednesday. “Is the first time ever that the ball is coming to the World Cup and the first time is coming to America, so it’s quite a historic moment the ball arriving here,” said Faroque Hussain, honorary consul for Brazil. “The ball is only in the United States, so is a very limited opportunity for people to come from across Florida, across Miami to come and look at the oldest football in the world.” The historic artifact will be on display at the Coral Gables Museum from Monday until June 27.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/worlds-oldest-soccer-ball-on-display-at-coral-gables-museum-in-celebration-of-scotland-vs-brazil-world-cup-match/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-21T00:01:55.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062026-Worlds-oldest-soccer-ball-on-display-at-Coral-Gables-Museum-in-celebration-of-Scotland-vs.-Brazil-World-Cup-match.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"worlds-oldest-soccer-ball-on-display-at-coral-gables-museum-in-celebration-of-scotland-vs-brazil-wor"},{"id":"ycq3qc","archiveId":"wyzdoh","title":"Freedom Plane National Tour opens at Museum of Miami showcasing historic documents","excerpt":"Some of America’s most prestigious documents are now on display in downtown Miami. The Freedom Plane National Tour opened a historic exhibition on Saturday at the Museum of Miami to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The exhibit features foundational records, including the Treaty of Paris, early","content":"Some of America’s most prestigious documents are now on display in downtown Miami. The Freedom Plane National Tour opened a historic exhibition on Saturday at the Museum of Miami to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The exhibit features foundational records, including the Treaty of Paris, early draft printings of the Constitution, and original oaths of allegiance signed by our founding fathers. Natalia Crujeiras, CEO of the Museum of Miami, shared the importance of the founding documents. “These documents are not really relics; they are reminders of the premises made at that moment, and the fact they have come to one of the most diverse, optimistic, and dynamic cities of the country for the Fourth of July, I think, is very, very important,” said Crujeiras. The exhibition is free and will run through July 5. Organizers recommend booking reservations online to guarantee entry.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/freedom-plane-national-tour-opens-at-museum-of-miami-showcasing-historic-documents/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-20T23:02:43.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062026-Freedom-Plane-National-Tour-opens-at-Museum-of-Miami-showcasing-historic-documents.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"freedom-plane-national-tour-opens-at-museum-of-miami-showcasing-historic-documents"},{"id":"2fkpo8","archiveId":"xzbtr","title":"Wildfires continue to burn in South Florida","excerpt":"Four wildfires continue to burn in South Florida, with smoke seen and smelled for miles. Steve Maugeri has the latest.","content":"Four wildfires continue to burn in South Florida, with smoke seen and smelled for miles. Steve Maugeri has the latest.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/wildfires-continue-to-burn-in-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-20T13:08:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2F8081107a-13f4-41ee-b126-61835f27455a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F77717cefaa5cde6c8557137dfa241fd4%2Feff8644e03664415a2f0ca1feb369964.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wildfires-continue-to-burn-in-south-florida"},{"id":"k5zblz","archiveId":"rggg3w","title":"How the Iran war united, and then divided, Trump and Israel's Netanyahu","excerpt":"The stage &mdash; and the cage &mdash; were set Sunday at the White House as President Trump prepared to mark his 80th birthday with a long-planned night of UFC combat, and an announcement of a long-awaited deal with Iran to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Hours before it was to ","content":"The stage &mdash; and the cage &mdash; were set Sunday at the White House as President Trump prepared to mark his 80th birthday with a long-planned night of UFC combat, and an announcement of a long-awaited deal with Iran to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Hours before it was to be signed, however, Israeli jets struck Lebanon's capital Beirut, killing at least three people.\"This morning's attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran,\" Mr. Trump said in a post on Truth Social.His call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu soon after was less diplomatic.\"What the f*** are you doing?\" he asked his close ally, according to Fox News' Trey Yingst. \"Why did Bibi have to do a f*****g attack?\" the President said to Axios shortly after. \"I was so pissed off. I let him know. He has no f*****g judgement.\"It was a remarkable exchange between world leaders whose relationship has vacillated dramatically, and often publicly, over the course of many years. \"Who the f*** does he think he is?\"The answer to President Trump's question about why Netanyahu ordered the Beirut attack cuts to the heart of how the more than three-and-a-half month Iran war has driven a wedge between the two leaders.Mr. Trump campaigned on a promise to end \"forever wars.\" He told Americans the joint U.S.-Israeli war with Iran would last a maximum of six weeks (among many and varying estimates), and he suggested the objective was a Venezuela-style operation. It quickly became clear that such a brief foray was not in the cards, however. More recently, with midterms looming in November and Americans' views on both the war and Mr. Trump becoming less favorable, he has appeared keen to extract the U.S. and get the Strait of Hormuz reopened to ease global gas and oil prices.Netanyahu, on the other hand, has never supported a political agreement with Iran's theocratic rulers. He has called it his \"life's work\" to ensure Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon, and promised this war would end in a \"total victory.\"On the second day of joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, Netanyahu called it something he had \"been hoping to do for 40 years, to strike the terrorist regime squarely in the face,\" and he thanked \"my friend, the President of the United States, Donald Trump,\" for joining in the mission.Netanyahu is also facing an election, in October at the latest, and if he's seen to have failed to meet his objectives, it may make his job harder to hold onto &mdash; and make it more likely that he'll have to face a longstanding corruption trial waiting for him when he exits Israel's highest office. To the north, thousands of Israelis remain displaced from their homes due to the threat of rocket and drone attacks by Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. A large majority of Israelis want their country to keep fighting Hezbollah until it is completely quashed. \"Netanyahu, for political reasons, can't end this war because he hasn't delivered these incredible promises, and because he doesn't want to face a reckoning with the Israeli public,\" Anshel Pfeffer, a veteran Israel correspondent for The Economist, told CBS News on Thursday. \"It was pretty clear, I think, from the very beginning of the war that this would be the junction where Netanyahu and Trump would part ways.\"Netanyahu has riled American presidents before. Bill Clinton reportedly said after meeting him in 1996, \"Who the f**k does he think he is?\" President Biden, in 2024, reportedly called him \"a bad f*****g guy.\"But Mr. Trump's recent public excoriations of Netanyahu were unprecedented &mdash; and a far cry from a warm February meeting. So how did it come to this?Israel's \"greatest friend\"In the year leading up to the war, the pair were tight. In February 2025, Netanyahu was the first foreign leader Mr. Trump welcomed to the White House during his second term. President Trump meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Feb. 4, 2025. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Bibi &mdash; a longtime nickname for Netanyahu that Trump uses often &mdash; called his American counterpart \"the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House.\" He praised Mr. Trump for moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem and for pulling the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear deal brokered by former President Barack Obama.That October, Mr. Trump received several standing ovations as he addressed Israel's parliament during a visit to Jerusalem. He called Netanyahu \"one of the greatest wartime presidents,\" but he threw in: \"He's not the easiest guy to deal with, but that's what makes him great.\"They remained largely in praise of one another until Feb. 28 this year, when the U.S. and Israel launched their joint strikes on Iran, killing the country's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and sparking an all-out war.\"On occasion, he'll do something\"The leaders seemed to remain in lockstep after the war began. But in mid-March, an Israeli strike on Iran's South Pars, part of the world's largest natural gas field, brought an early sign of discord as it sent energy prices skyrocketing. Asked whether he had spoken with Netanyahu about the strikes, Mr. Trump said: \"I did. I told him, don't do that, and he won't do that.\"\"We get along great. It's coordinated, but on occasion, he'll do something, and if I don't like it &hellip; and so we're not doing that anymore,\" he said.Netanyahu said Israel had \"acted alone,\" and he denied claims that Israel had dragged the U.S. into the war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had told lawmakers not long before that, \"we knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against American forces, and we knew that if we didn't preemptively go after them before they launched those attacks, we would suffer higher casualties.\"\"Does anyone really think that someone can tell President Trump what to do? Come on,\" Netanyahu said after the South Pars strikes.A member of the Iranian community in Australia holds a placard in support of President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a rally amid joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, in Sydney, March 14, 2026. Saeed KHAN/AFP/Getty In early April, the Trump administration sounded triumphant as Pakistan brokered a two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth saying \"Iran begged for this ceasefire.\" Israel quickly said the agreement \"does not include Lebanon,\" and it pummeled the country's south, killing hundreds of people in widespread strikes.U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly told Netanyahu to \"calm down\" and open negotiations with Lebanon, which he did. But Israeli officials said a ceasefire with Hezbollah was out of the question.\"He'll do whatever I want\"On May 20, with indirect U.S.-Iran talks yielding little as Israel and Hezbollah's parallel war raged, Mr. Trump and Netanyahu had a \"lengthy and dramatic\" conversation, according to Israel's Channel 12.When asked hours later what he said to Netanyahu, Mr. Trump replied: \"He's fine, he'll do whatever I want him to do.\"But 12 days later, as an agreement between the U.S. and Iran appeared imminent, Netanyahu ordered strikes on Hezbollah in southern Beirut, and Iran threatened to walk away from negotiations altogether.\"You're f*****g crazy,\" Mr. Trump blared over the phone, a U.S. official told Axios. \"You'd be in prison if it weren't for me. I'm saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this.\"\"What the f*** are you doing?\" he yelled, according to another source. The White House never denied the remarks.Netanyahu said afterward that he had told Mr. Trump Israel would attack Beirut if Hezbollah didn't stop attacking Israel. Mr. Trump later dismissed the incident as the kind of \"tactical disagreements\" typical in a family.Emergency personnel work at the site of an Israeli strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, June 7, 2026. Mohamed Azakir/REUTERS But on June 7, the president told Fox News he was \"not happy\" about further Israeli strikes on Beirut, which triggered an Iranian attack on Israel, again jeopardizing ceasefire talks.Speaking to the Financial Times, Mr. Trump said Netanyahu \"won't have any choice\" but to accept a U.S.-Iran agreement. \"I call all the shots,\" Mr. Trump said. \"He [Netanyahu] doesn't call the shots.\" Israel struck Iran again, but on June 8, Netanyahu announced a halt in operations, adding that Israel maintained the right to defend itself against any attack.\"I say this, with appreciation and respect, in my good conversations with my friend, President Trump,\" the Israeli leader said.\"The very small partner\"Mr. Trump's announcement on Sunday of an agreement with Iran caught Netanyahu by surprise, according to Axios. Some of the Israeli leader's media allies started attacking the U.S. president, with one TV host calling Mr. Trump a \"loser.\"\"With an agreement, without an agreement &mdash; Iran will not have nuclear weapons,\" Netanyahu declared Tuesday on X. \"As long as I am Prime Minister of Israel &mdash; this will not happen.\"At the G7 summit in France this week, Mr. Trump said Netanyahu \"gets a little excited sometimes. But we have an amazing partnership. We are the big partner and he is the very small partner.\"\"Without me, there would be no Israel,\" Mr. Trump said. \"Israel would have been blown up a long time ago had I not gotten involved.\"Netanyahu's dilemmaNetanyahu is now in a bind, The Economist's Pfeffer told CBS News, \"because his political capital is invested in two things: One is this conflict with Iran, which he's been talking up for so many years, and the other is his incredible relationship with Donald Trump that he's been talking up ever since Donald Trump became president in 2016. And now he seems to be losing both of these, and he is stuck.\"Pfeffer was doubtful, however, that Mr. Trump would seek to materially punish the Israeli leader.\"We've seen Trump swearing at Bibi and then the next day saying, 'Oh, he's a wonderful prime minister,'\" he said.Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace who served six U.S. secretaries of state as an adviser on Arab-Israeli negotiations, agreed.\"Is Trump frustrated with Netanyahu? Yes. He has said things publicly that no other American president has ever said about an Israeli prime minister,\" he told CBS News Wednesday. \"The question is how is the president making these divisions real?\"The U.S. has not delayed military assistance, stopped intelligence sharing or stopped defending Israel as a veto-wielding member of the United Nations Security Council, he noted, adding that those options still seemed \"completely off the table.\"\"What Trump can do to punish Netanyahu is to deny him what needs most\" ahead of October's Israeli elections, Miller said. That, he said, would be saying the U.S.-Israel relationship is \"suffering, not because of me, Donald Trump, but because of Benjamin Netanyahu.\"Miller added that, in his view, however, \"Donald Trump does not want a major rupture with Netanyahu.\"\"A little dispute\"Much now likely depends on Lebanon. The U.S.-Iran agreement signed by Mr. Trump includes a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but Israel has insisted it will not withdraw from the neighboring country unless and until the Hezbollah threat is completely removed. While diplomats said Friday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to a new ceasefire, it came after a night of intense clashes that Lebanese officials say left 18 civilians dead, while Israel said four soldiers were killed.And the next phase in the U.S.-Iran deal, direct talks that had been scheduled to start Friday in Switzerland, have been put on hold.\"We have a little dispute over Lebanon,\" Mr. Trump told reporters in France on Wednesday. \"I'm not happy with the way Israel has handled themselves.\"The question is whether Mr. Trump \"is prepared to impose a cost or consequence on this Israeli prime minister\" if the fighting in Lebanon continues holding up his bid to end the war with Iran, said Miller.\"If Trump feels he's being 'played' by the Iranians,\" however, with Tehran declining to restrain its Hezbollah allies, then \"Netanyahu's room for maneuver will increase,\" noted Miller. And Bibi may be banking on it.\"Netanyahu is looking for any justification to somehow undermine this memorandum of understanding and the negotiations that will follow,\" Miller told CBS News.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/iran-war-trump-netanyahu-us-israel-united-then-divided/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Frank  Andrews","publishDate":"2026-06-20T12:59:03.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2Fcd2cb0aa-5df1-4ac9-946c-c86a17362267%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fe5c90e07f5ea561bfd26d81ff0715226%2Fgettyimages-2265919284.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-the-iran-war-united-and-then-divided-trump-and-israels-netanyahu"},{"id":"qytd66","archiveId":"niyir1","title":"USA wins World Cup group by defeating Australia, coupled with Paraguay’s win over Turkey","excerpt":"Seattle (CNN) — The United States is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Australia in a game that got increasingly tense in the second half despite a comfortable American lead. Following up on their brilliant 4-1 win over Paraguay a week ago would always be a ta","content":"Seattle (CNN) — The United States is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Australia in a game that got increasingly tense in the second half despite a comfortable American lead. Following up on their brilliant 4-1 win over Paraguay a week ago would always be a tall task, but the Americans looked strong in the opening 45 minutes against the Aussies – though there remain some blinking warning signs about the Stars and Stripes’ defense. The win means that the US is guaranteed to go through to the next round of the World Cup, when it becomes a single-elimination tournament. And with Paraguay’s win against Turkey on Friday night, the Americans locked up the top spot in Group D. The US next plays at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday against Turkey at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The match is just the second time the US has won two World Cup games in the group stage. The last time the Americans pulled off such a feat was in 1930, the inaugural tournament. The first goal came about through the kind of incisive and free-flowing attack that had been a hallmark of the contest in SoFi Stadium one week ago. The move started with Falorin Balogun charging into the Aussie penalty area and sending a cross toward Ricardo Pepi, who was playing for the injured Christian Pulisic. Australian defender Cameron Burgess couldn’t get out of the way and the ball was firmly knocked into the goal for a 1-0 US lead in the 11th minute. The crowd roared when the ball slammed into the net – a cacophony of sound reverberating around the stadium. The joy wasn’t lost on the American players not starting this match as they ran out of the technical area leaping and jumping for joy while pumping their fists into the air. The goal marked a World Cup first. The first USA goal in their opening match against Paraguay was also an own goal, marking the first time in the tournament’s nearly 100-year history that a team’s opening goal in its first two games were scored by their opponents. The early goal eased some US worries given that Pulisic was ruled out of Friday’s matchup with Australia after suffering a calf injury in the World Cup opener against Paraguay last week. Fans had been rightly questioning if Pulisic would be able to go against the Australians. The captain, whose skill and flair have propelled him to be the face of the team for years, is nursing a left calf injury and spent most of the week training on his own away from his teammates. Through the first 20-some-odd minutes at a very loud Lumen Field, Pulisic’s absence did not seem to be weighing on the Americans. The threatening US attack from the Paraguay match last week appeared to be back in spades and the USA had multiple other opportunities to get the ball in the back of the net. However, there are some signs that the USA’s key weakness – its defense – could be a risk in future contests. In the minutes before the first half hydration break, the Australians were able to win a couple corners and put some pressure on Freese. Neither team was able to really generate much of an offensive threat after that hydration break. The vibe in the stadium calmed after a collision between Australia’s Paul Okon-Engstler and the USA’s Freeman that resulted in both players tumbling to the grass holding their heads. The rowdy crowd went quiet following the collision as both players received medical attention. The drums in the far corner kept playing but the vibe rightfully quieted. With Pulisic absent on the left, the US focused their attacks on the right side of the pitch with Sergiño Dest becoming the focal point of constant attacks with his mazy runs upfield. The Americans got the ball in the back of the net in the 44th minute after Dest fired a shot from the edge of the box off a corner. The ball was deflected high in the air and Freeman was first to the ball, heading it into the net. He was ruled offside by the linesman, but the video assistant referee called for a review. The referee said after the review and Freeman was ruled onside, making it 2-0 to the USA. The last act of a physical first half resulted in Freeman knocking Jordan Bos off the ball in the American’s box, sending the Australian down into the ground. The US goalscorer stood over Bos for a moment with the halftime whistle blaring. The staredown initiated a little argy-bargy between the pair as both teams exited the field. There is only one way out toward the locker room, and both squads eventually found cooler heads while walking off together. The game hit a bit of a lull in the early second half as neither team created much of an offensive threat. Balogun had a great chance after getting in behind the Aussie defense, but his shot was blocked by an Aussie defender at the last moment. The Americans endured a scary moment in the 62nd minute when the Australians broke down the right side through Nestory Irankunda who passed back to Cristian Volpato eventually, eventually firing a shot over the bar. There was an appeal for a penalty after Tyler Adams and an Aussie attacker came together in the box, but those shouts were waved away by the referee. The Aussies amped up their pressure, having another shot in the 65th minute but Freese made an easy save off the shot by Connor Metcalfe. A few minutes later, the Aussie bench was again up in arms as Irankunda was muscled off the ball by US defender Chris Richards and no foul was called. Going into the final 15 minutes of the game, it was the Aussies who looked the most threatening as the USA seemed to get some heavy legs in the midday sun in Seattle. Pochettino made two substitutes with 10 minutes to go in the match to send on some fresh legs as the USA tried to kill off the game. The Australians kept up the pressure and there were some moments of desperate defending on behalf of the Americans, who had not shut an opponent out since doing so to Japan in an exhibition match in September. The final minutes of the game were marked by several yellow cards handed out by referee Felix Zwayer, who was faced with several big decisions in the second half. The match got increasingly chippy as it wound down, with bodies hitting the floor and big arguments breaking up the flow of play. It was a similar story to what happened the last time these two teams played each other last fall, a US victory. The final minutes of the game dragged on when Zwayer cramped up and needed a moment to recover. When the final whistle blew, the Seattle crowd gave one last mighty roar as the Americans triumphantly applauded their fans, who had been in great voice the full 90 minutes. Pochettino called it a “fantastic game” from his squad and likened the American fan support at Lumen Field to that of Argentina. “Argentina have amazing fans but I think we are matching Argentina,” Pochettino told the Fox broadcast after the match with screaming fans surrounding him. “It’s amazing, our fans, I am so happy for them.” Pochettino added that it was “difficult” to not have Pulisic available for the match as he is considered an “important” player for the USA. “It was impossible today, for him to play. We hope next game he will be available but we want to win the competition, we need the whole team… Christian (Pulisic) is one of the best players in the world. And hope he can recover as soon as possible and can show it on the pitch and help the team.”","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/usa-wins-world-cup-group-by-defeating-australia-coupled-with-paraguays-win-over-turkey/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-20T22:59:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062026-USA-wins-World-Cup-group-by-defeating-Australia-coupled-with-Paraguays-win-over-Turkey.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"usa-wins-world-cup-group-by-defeating-australia-coupled-with-paraguays-win-over-turkey"},{"id":"oaqywv","archiveId":"1j7qjb","title":"Man charged with beating, kidnapping woman was caught on camera, Miami Springs Police say","excerpt":"The Miami Springs Police Department has charged a man after they say he beat a woman and prevented her from getting away to safety.The department said on Friday that the woman's phone inadvertently triggered an emergency alert, starting a phone call on an open line with dispatchers. The department s","content":"The Miami Springs Police Department has charged a man after they say he beat a woman and prevented her from getting away to safety.The department said on Friday that the woman's phone inadvertently triggered an emergency alert, starting a phone call on an open line with dispatchers. The department said the dispatchers heard the woman screaming, \"Stop hitting me\", prompting police to locate the scene. Officers arrived and said they found the woman with visible injuries on her face and body, and in obvious distress.Miami Springs Police said road patrol officers were able to find surveillance footage showing the suspect, identified as Andre Lopez, trying to prevent her from leaving his car. The video, shared on Instagram by the department, shows that while she was able to get out of the car, Lopez then chased her, assaulted her, and forcibly pushed her back into the car.The department said Lopez then drove to a nearby hotel, where the woman was able to get away and was found by responding officers.Miami Springs Police said they took Lopez into custody in less than five hours.The department noted that while the incident didn't happen in a residential neighborhood in Miami Springs, it still unfolded within the Miami Springs Police jurisdiction.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/kidnapping-battery-charges-miami-springs-6-20-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Matthew  Ablon","publishDate":"2026-06-20T12:21:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F05%2F15%2Fc2e338e1-87fe-4e81-b4e3-af27bd9c4cac%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa54bb75e12b16d46925d93c79dbc6124%2Fgettyimages-1801085827.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-charged-with-beating-kidnapping-woman-was-caught-on-camera-miami-springs-police-say"},{"id":"wy5gcm","archiveId":"g4q6li","title":"Sedano’s Supermarkets, Stella Artois hosting World Cup ticket giveaway for customers","excerpt":"Sedanos allowed customers the opportunity to win World Cup tickets in Northwest Miami-Dade. The supermarket, together with Stella Artois, hosted an event for soccer fans outside one of their stores on Northwest 87th Avenue. Attendees tried to win soccer jerseys, Sedano’s gift cards, food baskets, an","content":"Sedanos allowed customers the opportunity to win World Cup tickets in Northwest Miami-Dade. The supermarket, together with Stella Artois, hosted an event for soccer fans outside one of their stores on Northwest 87th Avenue. Attendees tried to win soccer jerseys, Sedano’s gift cards, food baskets, and tickets for the Portugal vs. Colombia match at Miami Stadium. Sedano’s officials said the gathering celebrates food and cultural traditions that unite Hispanic families. “We are having a lot of fun, we have lots of prizes, lots of products that people are tasting, but the main event was that person that took two tickets to the World Cup game, they are so excited they got two tickets,” said Pedro Mesa, supervisor at Sedano’s Supermarket. “I’m super happy to get the two tickets for free, and it’s a good game, it’s gonna be a good one,” said the winner. Sedano’s said they will hold more ticket giveaways next week.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/sedanos-supermarkets-stella-artois-hosting-world-cup-ticket-giveaway-for-customers/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-20T22:48:07.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062026-Sedanos-Supermarkets-Stella-Artois-hosting-World-Cup-ticket-giveaway-for-customers.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"sedanos-supermarkets-stella-artois-hosting-world-cup-ticket-giveaway-for-customers"},{"id":"6cy6fr","archiveId":"753lio","title":"1 detained after man, woman found dead in southwest Miami-Dade, sheriff's office says","excerpt":"One person was taken into custody in southwest Miami-Dade on Friday morning after two people were found dead, according to the sheriff's office.The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said that just after 8:30 a.m. Friday, deputies responded to reports of a possible woman found unconscious in the area of So","content":"One person was taken into custody in southwest Miami-Dade on Friday morning after two people were found dead, according to the sheriff's office.The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said that just after 8:30 a.m. Friday, deputies responded to reports of a possible woman found unconscious in the area of Southwest 209th Place.When deputies arrived, they said they found a woman and a man dead.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived at the scene and pronounced both adults dead. The identities of the victims have not been released as of publication, though relatives who spoke with CBS News Miami off camera identified the victims as a couple in their 50s, and said they are struggling to understand who could have wanted to harm them.In addition, an adult man has been detained pending the investigation. Investigators have not publicly identified him, and have not disclosed what led detectives to detain him. \"Everything was calm here,\" said a worker at a nearby nursery who was shocked by the discovery. \"They were good people,\" he added.Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation, which they have defined as a double homicide. Anyone who saw suspicious activity, heard anything unusual, or has information that may assist investigators is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Miami-Dade at 305-471-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/southwest-miami-dade-death-investigation-arrest-june-19-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-20T03:39:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F429ed636-fd5b-488f-8a10-0a58e32e82a9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fe1e0b6f8a15375ef79aab313092df66e%2Fcbsmiami-miami-dade-death-investigation-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"1-detained-after-man-woman-found-dead-in-southwest-miami-dade-sheriffs-office-says"},{"id":"bas590","archiveId":"nmjvd5","title":"Multiple wildfires in West Miami-Dade burn over 19k acres, force road closures as crews continue battle","excerpt":"Plumes of smoke are seen over the Florida Turnpike as crews continue to battle two brush fires in West Miami-Dade. Officials said one of the fires has consumed nearly 18,000 acres with a 97% containment, while the other one has burned more than 1,000 acres with a 60% contaiment. People who have been","content":"Plumes of smoke are seen over the Florida Turnpike as crews continue to battle two brush fires in West Miami-Dade. Officials said one of the fires has consumed nearly 18,000 acres with a 97% containment, while the other one has burned more than 1,000 acres with a 60% contaiment. People who have been evacuated were allowed to return. The southbound lane closures on Florida’s Turnpike from Okeechobee Road to Northwest 41st have reopened, and Krome Avenue remains closed from Okeechobee Road to Southwest 8th Street. Officials also closed the Tamiami Trail at Southwest 152nd Avenue due to heavy smoke in the area.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/multiple-wildfires-in-west-miami-dade-burn-over-19k-acres-force-road-closures-as-crews-continue-battle/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-20T22:18:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062026-Multiple-wildfires-in-West-Miami-Dade-burn-over-19k-acres-force-road-closures-as-crews-continue-battle.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"multiple-wildfires-in-west-miami-dade-burn-over-19k-acres-force-road-closures-as-crews-continue-batt"},{"id":"yxssyd","archiveId":"3s3oky","title":"Scotland’s Tartan Army takes over South Florida ahead of World Cup match against Brazil","excerpt":"The Tartan Army, also known as Scottish soccer fans, arrived in South Florida ahead of Scotland’s match against Brazil for the World Cup. They’ve been showing up and showing out for the Scotland national football team, who will be playing in Miami Stadium on Wednesday. Now that the Tartan Army has b","content":"The Tartan Army, also known as Scottish soccer fans, arrived in South Florida ahead of Scotland’s match against Brazil for the World Cup. They’ve been showing up and showing out for the Scotland national football team, who will be playing in Miami Stadium on Wednesday. Now that the Tartan Army has begun its invasion of South Florida, the party begins with bagpipes and kilts. “No Scotland, no party,” said a Scottish soccer fan. “Scots don’t take too kindly to the sun a lot of them, but I’m sure everyone’s going to enjoy it,” said a Scottish soccer fan. 7News spoke to some of the Tartan Army who are hoping for a draw against Brazil so Scotland can keep their chances high of advancing to the round of 32 for the first time. “You got to be confident because without any hope, what’s the point in going?” said Cameron Smyth, part of the Tartan Army. Brazil is coming off a 3-0 shutout win over Haiti on Friday night. “We’re better than Brazil,” said a Scottish soccer fan. In Boston, the Tartan Army took over the city during Scotland’s World Cup matches against Haiti and Morocco, and even drank all the beer at different bars. “Boston was insane. I can’t wait for Miami,” said Sean Downie, part of the Tartan Army. “We drank Boston dry. I think Miami doesn’t know what’s about to hit it.” “We’re hoping Miami is going to be better,” said a Scottish soccer fan. Now that they’re in South Florida, they’re looking for three things: drinks, a good time, and a win. “Beer,” said a Scottish soccer fan. “We’re going to the game against Brazil, and then we’re going to Space Miami, come on,” said a Scottish soccer fan. “I think Scotland going to win 3-0. Let’s go Scotland.” “3-1 Scotland,” said a Scottish soccer fan. Leading up to the match, the Tartan Army is expected to meet up at Ball and Chain in Little Havana on Monday, then will make their way to loanDepot Park, as many Scottish supporters will pack the stands at the Marlins game later that night.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/scotlands-tartan-army-takes-over-south-florida-ahead-of-world-cup-match-against-brazil/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-20T22:00:42.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062026-Scotlands-Tartan-Army-takes-over-South-Florida-ahead-of-World-Cup-match-against-Brazil.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scotlands-tartan-army-takes-over-south-florida-ahead-of-world-cup-match-against-brazil"},{"id":"ay600s","archiveId":"qn3ixs","title":"Mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup","excerpt":"(CNN) — The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup this weekend after intervention from the US State Department and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries said in a statement Wednesday that Vozinha’s mother will secure a visa in time for ","content":"(CNN) — The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup this weekend after intervention from the US State Department and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries said in a statement Wednesday that Vozinha’s mother will secure a visa in time for Cape Verde’s match against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami. “All fees have been waived consistent with official policy,” Jeffries said. “Travel arrangements are now being made for mother and son to reunite in Miami.” A State Department official told CNN on Thursday that things are “full steam ahead for travel for the game.” “Consistent with all policies, procedures, and standards, full steam ahead for travel for the game,” the official said. Vozinha said after Cape Verde’s shocking draw with Spain on Monday that his mother was not able to attend the match because she could not afford the bond payment for a visa. “She didn’t manage to be here because of the visa … the money we have to pay for the visa,” he told reporters after the match. “We didn’t manage on time, and I would like her to be here.” Cape Verde is one of 50 countries whose citizens are required by the Trump administration to pay a bond of up to $15,000, because of allegations of high rates of overstaying their visas. When asked about Vozinha’s comments, the official said there was no record of a visa request for the player’s mother. The official also noted that the bond is waived for “all relatives of players.” “The US Department of State has no record of this individual applying for a visa. All relatives of players are eligible for visa bond waivers, and the Department is actively reaching out to this player’s family to assist with visa services,” the official said. A source familiar with the matter said their understanding is that Vozinha’s mother does not currently have an active passport and is in the process of obtaining one. The State Department notes on its website that “the bond requirement will be waived for athletes and team members – including coaches, persons performing a necessary support role, and immediate relatives – who are nationals of countries that are competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and demonstrate that they meet all requirements for the visa.” It’s a whirlwind rise for Vozinha, a 40-year-old who plays in the Portuguese second division. He made seven saves against Spain, stifling the tournament favorites in his country’s first World Cup match. Many expected Vozinha and Cape Verde to be blown away by the European champions, in the vein of Germany beating tournament debutants Curaçao 7-1 on Sunday. Instead, Vozinha and his defenders frustrated the talented Spanish attack for 90 minutes and held on for the most important result in their country’s soccer history. The nation of around 530,000 people celebrated and much of the world danced along with them, leading to a quick rise in fame for the previously unheralded keeper. With some encouragement from a Brazilian broadcaster, Vozinha’s Instagram has grown from around 50,000 followers to more than 9.7 million as of Tuesday afternoon. Cape Verde next takes the field at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday against Uruguay in Miami.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/mother-of-cape-verde-goalkeeper-will-be-able-to-watch-her-son-play-in-the-world-cup-2/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-20T21:40:34.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062026-Mother-of-Cape-Verde-goalkeeper-will-be-able-to-watch-her-son-play-in-the-World-Cup.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mother-of-cape-verde-goalkeeper-will-be-able-to-watch-her-son-play-in-the-world-cup"},{"id":"ifjicy","archiveId":"ifze7b","title":"Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days","excerpt":"TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran on Saturday said that it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel’s attacks in Lebanon and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their interim agreement, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop. U.S","content":"TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran on Saturday said that it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel’s attacks in Lebanon and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their interim agreement, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop. U.S. President Donald Trump, in response, threatened to impose U.S. tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” His social media post underscored that the agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days. The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating. Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end the war. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts. Shortly after that, Iran’s state broadcaster said that the negotiating team was leaving for Switzerland, a trip delayed from Friday. State media said that the team includes parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and central bank and oil officials, among others. The deal calls for Iran’s assets to be unfrozen. The U.S. disputed Iran’s announcement on the strait. “Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic continues to flow, and U.S. forces are monitoring the situation to ensure this remains the case,” said Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for U.S. Central Command. The military said that 55 merchant ships transited Saturday with more than 17 million barrels of oil. Iran’s team departs for talks as uncertainty grows Negotiations toward a final agreement will begin once key commitments are upheld, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said. If they are not, “the memorandum of understanding as a whole will be jeopardized.” U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed that top negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were in Switzerland and working through technical details of anticipated negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. The interim deal gives negotiators 60 days to reach a nuclear agreement, but that can be extended. Vance told Fox News that he expects to leave for Switzerland in “the next couple of days.” As part of efforts to revive direct talks, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Araghchi in Tehran earlier Saturday, according to officials in Islamabad who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue. The global economy braced for more uncertainty. Ships began transiting after the interim U.S.-Iran agreement was signed earlier in the week, a milestone that left plenty of questions unanswered. The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran’s ports and now allows Tehran to sell its oil freely — terms that have left some in U.S. Congress asking whether the war was worth it. Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill at least 16 A Hezbollah official told The Associated Press that Iran informed the militant group that Tehran won’t reopen the strait until Israel announces publicly that it will comply with a “comprehensive ceasefire” in Lebanon and an end to military operations there. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak publicly. The official said that Hezbollah would commit to a ceasefire if Israel does. An Israeli military official, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with regulations, later said that the military had received “updated directives from the political echelon to cease fire.” The official said that the military is operating in a defensive manner in Lebanon, which includes the right to respond to Hezbollah attacks. The official also said that five Israeli soldiers had been killed in the past 48 hours in southern Lebanon. Earlier Saturday, Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 16 people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement there. Seven people were trapped under rubble after strikes hit the southern city of Nabatiyeh and nearby villages, Lebanon’s National News Agency said. The death toll in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war has surpassed 4,000, Lebanon’s health ministry later announced. An Israeli military official said that Hezbollah fired more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon overnight. Israel’s army said that it struck dozens of Hezbollah targets and militants. On Friday, the Israeli ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter, said that Israel “remains firmly committed to an immediate ceasefire,” if Hezbollah honors the agreement and ceases hostilities. Earlier Saturday, Hezbollah said that it had committed to the ceasefire, but blamed Israel for violating it Friday night and said that it would repel attacks by Israeli troops. The conflict could sink the US-Iran deal Neither Israel nor Hezbollah are signatories to the deal between the U.S. and Iran. Hezbollah and Israel went to war two days after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, with Hezbollah firing rockets and drones at northern Israel and Israel seizing large swaths of southern Lebanon. A new round of U.S.-backed talks between the Lebanese government, and Israel is expected in Washington next week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep Israeli forces in southern Lebanon until any threat to Israel is eliminated. Hezbollah has refused to halt its attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing from Lebanon. Fighting continues near the Israel-Lebanon border A strike on Lebanon’s Barish village killed four members of a family: parents and two children. In Arab Salim village, a body was pulled from a destroyed house, and in Doueir and Kfar Rumman villages, drone strikes killed a person on a motorcycle and a Lebanese soldier. Nine people were killed in strikes in Qannarit, Sohmor and Shehour villages. Israeli jets flew low over the coastal city of Tyre. Residents told The Associated Press they were relieved that Tyre had been spared in recent days, but now they were reminded that the war isn’t over. “Our entire lives would change if there’s a ceasefire,” said one resident, Hussein Khoshman. Some residents of northern Israel doubted the fighting would stop. “I don’t believe in a ceasefire because it doesn’t exist,” said Miriam Hod in Metula.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/trump-threatens-to-charge-us-tolls-in-strait-of-hormuz-if-final-iran-deal-not-reached-in-60-days/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-20T21:13:18.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F062026-Trump-threatens-to-charge-US-tolls-in-Strait-of-Hormuz-if-final-Iran-deal-not-reached-in-60-days-1.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"trump-threatens-to-charge-us-tolls-in-strait-of-hormuz-if-final-iran-deal-not-reached-in-60-days"},{"id":"tblv9i","archiveId":"myfnm5","title":"CBS News Miami's Jim Barry throws the first pitch at Marlins game","excerpt":"Our very own Jim Barry threw the first pitch right before the Marlins hosted San Francisco.","content":"Our very own Jim Barry threw the first pitch right before the Marlins hosted San Francisco.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/cbs-news-miamis-jim-barry-throws-the-first-pitch-at-marlins-game/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-20T03:37:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2F005dd96d-f2bc-4c16-bdfb-1d917aa096ff%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F926d44bf8cd981688ffdf1e30090df29%2F0917cd992d5837f183015b9d8c124ec5.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"cbs-news-miamis-jim-barry-throws-the-first-pitch-at-marlins-game"},{"id":"7kij6h","archiveId":"oz4l89","title":"Hazy sights in South Florida this evening with rain to come over the weekend","excerpt":"After the weekend, dry air is set to enter South Florida.","content":"After the weekend, dry air is set to enter South Florida.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/hazy-sights-in-south-florida-this-evening-with-rain-to-come-over-the-weekend/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-20T03:34:00.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2F32566212-9b25-4b4d-90f5-49f53e7ecefb%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F02a4b168dc6ea28fb96b6d42876c2c49%2F7c4eb79cc1f430e36d9996c17a9ef674.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hazy-sights-in-south-florida-this-evening-with-rain-to-come-over-the-weekend"},{"id":"aknftg","archiveId":"m5g3tg","title":"MDSO investigating a double homicide after bodies found in southwest Miami-Dade","excerpt":"A man and woman were found dead in southwest Miami-Dade, and one man was detained pending the investigation.","content":"A man and woman were found dead in southwest Miami-Dade, and one man was detained pending the investigation.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/mdso-investigating-a-double-homicide-after-bodies-found-in-southwest-miami-dade/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-20T03:31:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2Fe63640b9-80b4-4e36-a66a-a68fd83cdb0a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fdfb457d9d7ca729bbbd44fc14cb06fc4%2F39416d286f550252b79b260b9d3c8200.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mdso-investigating-a-double-homicide-after-bodies-found-in-southwest-miami-dade"},{"id":"wxry0d","archiveId":"xigt91","title":"US-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting","excerpt":"TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran dealt two quick blows to the interim agreement with the United States on Saturday, angered by Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon, saying it had closed the Strait of Hormuz and announcing that while its negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks, not much is likely t","content":"TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran dealt two quick blows to the interim agreement with the United States on Saturday, angered by Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon, saying it had closed the Strait of Hormuz and announcing that while its negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks, not much is likely to happen there. Key mediator Pakistan, meanwhile, said the technical-level talks will begin on Sunday in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, with Qatari mediators also participating. In Tehran’s first salvo, Iran’s joint military command said the strait had been closed, citing the Israeli attacks and U.S. “bad faith” and “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end the war. Its statement on state television warned that “if the aggression continues, subsequent steps have been planned.” Shortly after that, the state broadcaster announced that Iran’s negotiating team was going to Switzerland, a trip that had been originally planned for Friday. State media said the team includes parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and central bank and oil officials, among others. There was no immediate U.S. comment. Iran’s team departs for talks as uncertainty grows Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Bagahei, however, signaled that little might happen until Iran feels the U.S. is living up to the deal. “This trip is therefore about demanding that the other side fulfill its obligations,” he said, adding that negotiations toward a final agreement will begin only once key commitments are upheld. If they are not, he said, “then the memorandum of understanding as a whole will be jeopardized.” In Washington, Vice President JD Vance confirmed that the top U.S. negotiators — Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff — were already in Switzerland and have been working through technical details of the anticipated negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. Vance told Fox News that he expects to leave for Switzerland “sometime the next couple of days” but acknowledged that “it’s always a delicate coordination dance.” As part of efforts to revive the direct talks, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Araghchi in Tehran earlier Saturday, according to officials in Islamabad who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue. Meanwhile, the global economy braced for more uncertainty. Shortly after Iran’s announcement, which it did not address, the U.S. military said commercial ship traffic continued through the strait on Saturday, with 55 merchant ships transiting, “moving large amounts of cargo and more than 17 million barrels of oil to global markets.” It was not clear when in the day they had transited. Ships began transiting after the interim U.S.-Iran agreement was signed earlier in the week, a milestone that has left plenty of questions unanswered. Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill at least 16 In Lebanon, an official with Hezbollah told The Associated Press that Iran has informed the militant group that Tehran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until Israel announces publicly that it will comply with a “comprehensive ceasefire” in Lebanon and an end to military operations there. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly. There was no immediate Israeli comment. Earlier Saturday, Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 16 people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement there. Seven people remained trapped under the rubble after the strikes hit the southern city of Nabatiyeh and nearby villages, Lebanon’s National News Agency said. The death toll in the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah has now surpassed 4,000, Lebanon’s health ministry later announced. Mediators were scrambling to halt the fighting after a heavy exchange on Friday killed at least 47 people in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers. An Israeli military official, speaking anonymously in line with regulations, said Hezbollah had fired more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon overnight. Israel’s army said it struck dozens of Hezbollah targets and militants in southern Lebanon, including Hezbollah command centers. On Friday, the Israeli ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter, said Israel “remains firmly committed to an immediate ceasefire” if Hezbollah honors the agreement and ceases hostilities. On Saturday, Hezbollah said it had committed to the ceasefire but blamed Israel for violating it several times Friday night. A statement by the group’s military wing said it would abide by the ceasefire but would also repel attacks by Israeli troops. The conflict could sink the US-Iran deal A new round of U.S.-backed talks between the Lebanese government and Israel is expected to take place in Washington next week. Hezbollah and Israel went to war two days after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, with Hezbollah firing rockets and drones at northern Israel and Israel seizing large swaths of southern Lebanon. Neither Israel nor Hezbollah are signatories to the deal, which calls for a halt to military operations in Lebanon and for the country’s sovereignty to be respected. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep Israeli forces in southern Lebanon until any threat to Israel is eliminated. Hezbollah has refused to halt its attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing from Lebanon, which Iran says is also a condition of the deal. Fighting continues near the Israel-Lebanon border A strike on Barish village killed four members of a family: parents and two children. In Arab Salim village, a body was pulled from a destroyed house, and in Doueir and Kfar Rumman villages, drone strikes killed a person on a motorcycle and a Lebanese soldier. Nine people were killed in strikes in Qannarit, Sohmor and Shehour villages. Smoke rose into the sky over southern Lebanon and Israeli jets flew low over the coastal city of Tyre. Residents told The Associated Press they were relieved that Tyre had been spared in recent days, but now they were reminded that the war is not over. “Our entire lives would change if there’s a ceasefire,” said one resident, Hussein Khoshman. Netanyahu’s office did not immediately comment on ceasefire efforts. Military spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said Israeli forces were operating in a “forward defense zone” and would continue doing so.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/us-iran-talks-to-begin-sunday-in-switzerland-but-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fighting/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-20T13:34:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F05%2F053026-Iran-flag.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"us-iran-talks-to-begin-sunday-in-switzerland-as-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fighting"},{"id":"vgidwb","archiveId":"pfpupi","title":"Miami-Dade fires continue burning as crews try to use backfires to stop the spread","excerpt":"This as many residents across South Florida have been smelling the smoke heavier Friday evening.","content":"This as many residents across South Florida have been smelling the smoke heavier Friday evening.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-dade-fires-continue-burning-as-crews-try-to-use-backfires-to-stop-the-spread/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-20T03:24:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2F47ed429d-18b8-4c70-ae00-62bf8e28c4e5%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fc8d9f0d4e11b62ee6cb65511852ae382%2F2a56d207e68f1af29a1c9367fcbd91cc.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-fires-continue-burning-as-crews-try-to-use-backfires-to-stop-the-spread"},{"id":"rowrm1","archiveId":"1huxlj","title":"Overtown guided tour travels across landmarks with Miami-Dade mayor for Juneteenth","excerpt":"Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joined a guided tour through Miami’s Overtown neighborhood for Juneteenth. The tour was led by Florida International University professor Marvin Dunn, who journeyed through the historic Black neighborhood. Some stops along the walk included Dunn’s Overtown Farm,","content":"Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joined a guided tour through Miami’s Overtown neighborhood for Juneteenth. The tour was led by Florida International University professor Marvin Dunn, who journeyed through the historic Black neighborhood. Some stops along the walk included Dunn’s Overtown Farm, and the D.A. Dorsey House, which honors Miami’s first Black millionaire.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/overtown-guided-tour-travels-across-landmarks-with-miami-dade-mayor-for-juneteenth/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-20T12:32:51.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62026-Overtown-Tour.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"overtown-guided-tour-travels-across-landmarks-with-miami-dade-mayor-for-juneteenth"},{"id":"8k3fno","archiveId":"6tec49","title":"Miami Children’s Museum hosts Juneteenth celebration with interactive workshops and exhibits, free admission","excerpt":"The Miami Children’s Museum hosted Juneteenth celebrations with free admission and interactive workshops. Families throughout South Florida celebrated the museum’s latest interactive workshops and exhibits on Friday. The museum hosted a collaborative patchwork quilt and a marketplace featuring local","content":"The Miami Children’s Museum hosted Juneteenth celebrations with free admission and interactive workshops. Families throughout South Florida celebrated the museum’s latest interactive workshops and exhibits on Friday. The museum hosted a collaborative patchwork quilt and a marketplace featuring local Black owned businesses.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miami-childrens-museum-hosts-juneteenth-celebration-with-interactive-workshops-and-exhibits-free-admission/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-20T12:13:06.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62026-Miami-Childrens-Museum.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-childrens-museum-hosts-juneteenth-celebration-with-interactive-workshops-and-exhibits-free-adm"},{"id":"xk211p","archiveId":"o2iwa","title":"Heat Advisory In Effect","excerpt":"Happy Saturday, South Florida! The big story this weekend is the heat! High temperatures will soar into the mid-90s across the area. To make matters worse, it’s extremely humid which sets the stage for dangerous heat all weekend long. Heat advisories are in effect with the heat index climbing up to ","content":"Happy Saturday, South Florida! The big story this weekend is the heat! High temperatures will soar into the mid-90s across the area. To make matters worse, it’s extremely humid which sets the stage for dangerous heat all weekend long. Heat advisories are in effect with the heat index climbing up to 110 both Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Make sure to take frequent breaks from the heat and drink lots of water. The good news is we have a decent chance of storms both days to help cool us off. The higher chance of storms comes today with an upper disturbance over Florida helping to increase our storm chances. There will be a bit more drier air tomorrow but still plenty of moisture for scattered storms on Fathers Day. Otherwise, light winds will make for good beach and boating weather. Looking ahead, the Summer doldrums are in full effect in South Florida next week. Expect daily shower and storm chances with highs in the 90s. Saharan Dust could become an issue by late week. TROPICAL UPDATE: Arthur is gone. All is quiet in the tropics with saharan dust, dry air, and wind shear dominating the basin. I’m not seeing any signs of tropical mischief for at least the next week — possibly even longer.","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/heat-advisory-in-effect/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Dylan Federico","publishDate":"2026-06-20T11:48:10.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F2_e98dd7.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"heat-advisory-in-effect"},{"id":"im1sxl","archiveId":"7hc44w","title":"Man accused of beating and kidnapping woman in Miami Springs, deputies say","excerpt":"Officials say Andre Lopez kidnapped a woman and beat her, as seen in newly released surveillance footage","content":"Officials say Andre Lopez kidnapped a woman and beat her, as seen in newly released surveillance footage","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/man-accused-of-beating-and-kidnapping-woman-in-miami-springs-deputies-say/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-20T03:27:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2Fabaff5bf-46d3-48c8-aa45-5b3f15ff2592%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F6f9dff42864de95e1278049653d76d9f%2F8d843e332f77ce83c75372bca4d8c629.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-accused-of-beating-and-kidnapping-woman-in-miami-springs-deputies-say"},{"id":"7thu94","archiveId":"6a9dsu","title":"Miami Dolphins players tour historic Overtown on Juneteenth to understand the community's deep roots","excerpt":"While the international sports world focuses on soccer matches inside Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Dolphins are making sure their newest players understand the deep roots of the community they now call home.Ahead of the Juneteenth holiday, the Dolphins' rookie class stepped away from the gridiron th","content":"While the international sports world focuses on soccer matches inside Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Dolphins are making sure their newest players understand the deep roots of the community they now call home.Ahead of the Juneteenth holiday, the Dolphins' rookie class stepped away from the gridiron this week to tour historic Overtown. Walking alongside local student-athletes, the rookies spent the afternoon learning about the neighborhood's rich history, its cultural impact, and the generations of Black leaders who shaped it.For Miami historian Dr. Marvin Dunn, who guided the tour, teaching the incoming players about the area's heritage is a vital part of welcoming them to South Florida.\"The number one thing I want them to take away from this experience is that they're home now,\" Dunn said. \"They're home now, for however long that's gonna be. This is their community. I want them to feel welcome, comfortable, and knowledgeable about this community.\"Dunn, 86, has spent decades documenting local history. He noted that the Dolphins represent one of the most recognizable brands in the region, making it even more important for the players to be in tune with their surroundings.\"I know the stories,\" Dunn said. \"I think I can give an authentic account of our history. I think the people are interested in it, and that's why I'm doing it.\"During the tour, the players visited several buildings that have stood for more than a century, offering them a tangible connection to the past.\"We walked into a few different historical buildings that have been up for 100-plus years. That's just crazy,\" said rookie Chris Johnson. \"Just to be able to see the paintings on the wall from certain people and just understanding the history.\"For some players, the trip provided a brand-new perspective on the American South.\"I'm actually from Texas, so I wasn't too familiar with the culture and the history down here,\" rookie Trey Moore said. \"But it's very cool to find out, to learn. Being from the South, obviously, it was a lot of the same situations and circumstances in Texas. It's just very cool to see where we came from, overcoming those things and where we made it to today.\"Dolphins executives noted that community educational events are a core part of the franchise's identity, especially surrounding milestones like Juneteenth.\"This is such a fun time of year for us,\" said Kim Miller, an executive with the Dolphins organization. \"We get to invite the rookies out to learn about their new city &mdash; to learn about Miami and the history here in Overtown in particular. Ahead of Juneteenth, they're really learning about the Black history in the area and how Black history shapes this city as a whole.\"As Overtown continues to evolve, Dunn hopes that high-profile visits like this will remind the broader public of the neighborhood's enduring value.\"Overtown is still here. We still have beautiful Overtown,\" Dunn said. \"We're still doing good things in Overtown &mdash; not just all drugs and crime. It's a historic community that deserves preservation, and I hope people see the opportunity to come.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-dolphins-players-tour-historic-overtown-on-juneteenth-to-understand-the-communitys-deep-roots/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Jaelen  Gilkey","publishDate":"2026-06-20T03:12:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2F259b9d0a-4428-49b4-a5d1-74a341d3c3fd%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F25cc430fdb116cee83ac472068be00ca%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-19-at-11-12-08-pm.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dolphins-players-tour-historic-overtown-on-juneteenth-to-understand-the-communitys-deep-roots"},{"id":"kkfmfx","archiveId":"70y07p","title":"Crowds gathered at FIFA Fan Fest in Miami to watch Team USA's second World Cup match against Australia","excerpt":"Despite the heat on Friday afternoon, a large crowd gathered at Bayfront Park to watch Team USA face off in its second match of the FIFA World Cup. Before the match even began, a group of fans lined up for line dancing, setting a patriotic tone for the afternoon at downtown Miami's FIFA Fan Fest. Wh","content":"Despite the heat on Friday afternoon, a large crowd gathered at Bayfront Park to watch Team USA face off in its second match of the FIFA World Cup. Before the match even began, a group of fans lined up for line dancing, setting a patriotic tone for the afternoon at downtown Miami's FIFA Fan Fest. While the crowd was overwhelmingly chanting for the red, white, and blue, a few international fans could be found in the mix.Among them were Rob and Sam, a couple who recently moved to Miami and currently find themselves living in a house divided.\"To watch the U.S. win, of course,\" Rob said when asked why they came out. \"And to teach him about football &mdash; the world game,\" Sam countered.For the couple, Fan Fest provided the perfect competitive backdrop.Team USA is not considered one of the favorites to win the World Cup this year, but the crowd in Miami showed no shortage of optimism. When an accidental own goal by Australia gave the U.S. its first point of the match, the park erupted in celebration.From that point on, fans followed every kick with intense excitement, though many chose to watch the remainder of the game from the safety of the shade.Despite the tough start for her home team, Sam noted that Australia's early stumble shouldn't overshadow the massive growth of soccer in the United States.\"I think it's only going to make Major League Soccer even stronger,\" she said. \"I'm so excited.\"The World Cup action will continue in South Florida this Sunday with a match at Miami Stadium. However, local organizers say Fan Fest will remain open, broadcasting all tournament games on giant screens throughout the grounds.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/fifa-fan-fest-team-usa-vs-australia-second-world-cup-match/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Abby  Dodge","publishDate":"2026-06-20T02:41:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2Fcd7a6f74-2fd0-4a85-a4ed-0f61b906e328%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa23aa8943b109f8e9dec22682c138e90%2Fenthumb0619.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"crowds-gathered-at-fifa-fan-fest-in-miami-to-watch-team-usas-second-world-cup-match-against-australi"},{"id":"ogs34d","archiveId":"3cb29o","title":"Caissie homers, doubles and singles to lead Marlins to 4-3 win over Giants","excerpt":"MIAMI (AP) — Owen Caissie was a triple shy of the cycle and hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly as the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Friday night. Javier Sanoja had two hits and scored twice for the Marlins, who are a major league-best 12-4 in June. Giants reliever Sam Hentges (1-2) hi","content":"MIAMI (AP) — Owen Caissie was a triple shy of the cycle and hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly as the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Friday night. Javier Sanoja had two hits and scored twice for the Marlins, who are a major league-best 12-4 in June. Giants reliever Sam Hentges (1-2) hit Esteury Ruiz with a pitch leading off the seventh inning. Sanoja singled and Liam Hicks followed with a tying single that advanced Sanoja to third. He scored on Caissie’s flyball to deep left field. Cade Gibson (1-0) retired all four batters he faced for the win. Calvin Faucher relieved Gibson and got the last two outs in the eighth before Pete Fairbanks closed with a perfect ninth for his 10th save this season and the 100th of his career. The Marlins used eight pitchers in a bullpen game. Rafael Devers’ homer for the Giants against Michael Petersen leading off the sixth tied it 2-all. Jung Hoo Lee followed with a double and scored on Casey Schmitt’s go-ahead single. Caissie’s run-scoring double in the fifth put Miami ahead 2-1. San Francisco starter Landen Roupp allowed two runs and seven hits over six innings and 98 pitches. Roupp, who struck out seven, is winless in eight outings since April 26, when he completed 7 2/3 innings in a 6-3 home victory against the Marlins. Caissie gave Miami an early lead with his solo homer in the first. He drove a cutter from Roupp over the wall in center for his eighth homer. The Giants tied it in the second on Daniel Susac’s sacrifice fly. Marlins opener Lake Bachar allowed consecutive singles to Willy Adames, Schmitt and Drew Gilbert before Susac hit a drive to the warning track in left that Kyle Stowers tracked down. Up next RHP Trevor McDonald (2-4, 4.64 ERA) starts Saturday for the Giants against Marlins RHP Max Meyer (7-0, 2.75).","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-marlins/caissie-homers-doubles-and-singles-to-lead-marlins-to-4-3-win-over-giants/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-20T02:35:22.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F05%2F050226-marlins.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"caissie-homers-doubles-and-singles-to-lead-marlins-to-4-3-win-over-giants"},{"id":"kweqe4","archiveId":"uyx0fh","title":"South Florida’s Haitian community rally behind Team Haiti despite 3-0 loss to Brazil","excerpt":"South Florida’s Haitian community cheered on Team Haiti as it took on Brazil in Friday night’s World Cup match. Fans of all ages gathered at The NoMi Village off Northwest Seventh Avenue in North Miami at a free community watch party to support their team. The tournament marks a historic moment for ","content":"South Florida’s Haitian community cheered on Team Haiti as it took on Brazil in Friday night’s World Cup match. Fans of all ages gathered at The NoMi Village off Northwest Seventh Avenue in North Miami at a free community watch party to support their team. The tournament marks a historic moment for Haiti. It is the first time since 1974 that the national soccer team has qualified for the World Cup. 7News cameras captured a large TV screen, food vendors and family-friendly activities ahead of kickoff. “A lot of Haitians are big fans of Brazil and tonight, it’s really hard for us to choose between both but I’m going to choose Brazil,” said a fan. People were glued to the big screen in hopes of their team taking home a victory, after losing the first game to Scotland. “In our spirit, we beat Scotland because they have a lot of fight in the game and now we are going to show and improve and do better,” said another fan as the game commenced. But Friday’s game ended much the same way, with Brazil defeating Haiti and handing the team its second loss of the tournament and making them the first team eliminated from the World Cup. Despite the result, fans remained proud and optimistic. For many fans at NoMi Village, watching their home country compete among the world’s top teams is a source of celebration and national pride. “I’m so proud because we’re making a comeback. I feel like after so many things that Haiti has been through, I feel like this is our year to show the world how prideful we are,” said another fan. Though the loss was disappointing for those in North Miami, supporters said they will continue cheering for the team and celebrating its long-awaited return to the World Cup. “I wanted to be a part of history. I was supposed to be at church today but I’m like, ‘Look, I gotta come here to watch Haiti,’ because honestly, if it wasn’t for this right here, I wouldn’t even be here. My parents ae from Haiti so I’m here to support them no matter what,” said a fan. Even though they are eliminated, Haiti will still play on Wednesday against Morocco.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/south-floridas-haitian-community-rally-behind-team-haiti-despite-3-0-loss-to-brazil/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:13:14.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061926-Haitans-watch-match-against-Brazil.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-haitian-community-rally-behind-team-haiti-despite-3-0-loss-to-brazil"},{"id":"ch3ava","archiveId":"3zjc3z","title":"Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again and says its negotiating team with US is heading to Switzerland","excerpt":"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran dealt two quick blows to the interim agreement with the United States on Saturday, angered by Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon, saying it had closed the Strait of Hormuz again and announcing that while its negotiators are going to Switzerland for talks, n","content":"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran dealt two quick blows to the interim agreement with the United States on Saturday, angered by Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon, saying it had closed the Strait of Hormuz again and announcing that while its negotiators are going to Switzerland for talks, not much is likely to happen there. First, Iran’s joint military command said the strait had been closed, citing Israeli attacks and U.S. “bad faith” and “its clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end the war. The statement on state television warned that “if the aggression continues, subsequent steps have been planned.” Minutes later, the state broadcaster said the country’s negotiating team was heading to Switzerland, a trip that was originally planned for Friday but was canceled. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Bagahei, Bagahei, however, signaled that little might happen until Iran feels the U.S. is living up to the deal. “This trip is therefore about demanding that the other side fulfill its obligations,” he said, adding that negotiations toward a final agreement will begin only once key commitments, including an end to fighting in Lebanon, are upheld. “If any part of these understandings, any part of these commitments, is not implemented, then the memorandum of understanding as a whole will be jeopardized,” Bagahei said. Ships had begun transiting the strait after the interim U.S.-Iran agreement was signed earlier in the week. Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill at least 16 Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least 16 people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement. The persistent fighting threatened an interim agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East. Seven people remained trapped under the rubble after the strikes hit the southern town of Nabatiyeh and nearby villages, Lebanon’s National News Agency said. Mediators were scrambling to halt the fighting between Israel and the militant Lebanese Hezbollah group, after a heavy exchange on Friday killed at least 47 people in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers. An Israeli military official said Hezbollah had fired more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon overnight, prompting the military to start targeting the militant group there. The official spoke anonymously in line with regulations. The army said it struck dozens of Hezbollah targets and militants in southern Lebanon, including rocket-launching positions and Hezbollah command centers. On Friday, Israeli ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter, said on X that Israel “remains firmly committed to an immediate ceasefire” if Hezbollah honors the agreement and ceases hostilities. On Saturday, Hezbollah said it had committed to the ceasefire but blamed Israel for violating it several times on Friday night. A statement issued by the group’s military wing said it would abide by the ceasefire but would also repel attacks by Israeli troops. A conflict that could sink the US-Iran deal Hezbollah and Israel went to war just days after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, with Hezbollah firing rockets and drones at northern Israel and Israel seizing large swaths of southern Lebanon. The interim U.S.-Iran agreement signed this week has already reopened the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had closed as the war unfolded — cutting off the global economy from significant supplies of oil and natural gas. The deal also envisages the relaunch of talks on Iran’s nuclear program, a core issue in the war. Neither Israel nor Hezbollah are signatories to the deal, which calls for a halt to military operations in Lebanon and for the country’s sovereignty to be respected. With the fighting continuing, the accord is under threat and U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, planned to start Friday, have been delayed, with no new date announced. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep Israeli forces in southern Lebanon until any threat to Israel is eliminated. Hezbollah has refused to halt its attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing from Lebanon, which Iran says is also a condition of the deal. A new round of U.S.-backed talks between the Lebanese government and Israel is expected to take place in Washington next week. The fighting in the south, near the Israel-Lebanon border A strike on the village of Barish killed four members of a family, parents and two children. In Arab Salim village, a body was pulled from a destroyed house, and in the villages of Doueir and Kfar Rumman, drone strikes killed a person on a motorcycle and a Lebanese soldier. Nine people were killed in strikes in the villages of Qannarit, Sohmor and Shehour. Plumes of smoke rose into the sky over southern Lebanon and Israeli jets flew low over the coastal city of Tyre on Saturday. Residents there told The Associated Press they were relieved that Tyre had been spared in recent days but the sounds of Israeli planes reminded them the war is not over. Many doubted a ceasefire — even if agreed on — would hold. “Our entire lives would change if there’s a ceasefire,” said Hussein Khoshman, a Tyre resident. Netanyahu’s office did not immediately comment on the ceasefire efforts. On Friday, Netanyahu posted on X that, on his orders, the Israeli army had “struck powerfully” 150 Hezbollah targets, killing dozens of militants. Military spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said the Israeli forces were operating in a “forward defense zone” and would continue doing so. Iranian and US officials cancel travel to Switzerland After Iran said its officials did not travel as planned to Switzerland, insisting that the fighting in Lebanon must stop before the talks can take place, U.S. Vice President JD Vance also postponed his trip. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told the semi-official ISNA news agency on Saturday that Pakistan’s interior minister will arrive in Iran as part of continued negotiation efforts. Baghaei had said earlier that consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations to draft a final U.S.-Iran agreement. Because the initial deal was signed digitally earlier this week, the talks in Switzerland were not urgent, and plans were underway to hold a meeting in the coming days, he said. The Swiss foreign ministry said diplomats were in talks on Saturday in the town of Bürgenstock on how to implement the U.S.-Iran deal, without offering details.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-and-says-its-negotiating-team-with-us-is-heading-to-switzerland/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-20T13:34:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F05%2F053026-Iran-flag.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-and-says-its-negotiating-team-with-us-is-heading-to-switzerland"},{"id":"o41pzp","archiveId":"5go7wp","title":"James Burrows, co-creator of \"Cheers\" and prolific director, dies at 85","excerpt":"James Burrows, the co-creator of \"Cheers\" and prolific television director who worked on hits including \"Will & Grace,\" \"Frasier\" and \"The Mary Tyler Moore Show,\" has died. He was 85 years old. His family confirmed in a statement Friday that Burrows \"passed away peacefully today surrounded by his lo","content":"James Burrows, the co-creator of \"Cheers\" and prolific television director who worked on hits including \"Will & Grace,\" \"Frasier\" and \"The Mary Tyler Moore Show,\" has died. He was 85 years old. His family confirmed in a statement Friday that Burrows \"passed away peacefully today surrounded by his loving family.\" A cause of death was not immediately available.\"For more than five decades, Burrows was one of the most influential and beloved directors in television history. As a legendary director, mentor, and creative force, he helped shape generations of comedy and brought immeasurable joy to audiences around the world,\" the Burrows family said.James Burrows poses for a portrait on the set of \"Partners\" at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, on Sept. 19, 2012. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Burrows was born in California and raised in New York, where he began working in the city's theater scene. His first job on television was directing episodes of \"The Mary Tyler Moore Show.\" Burrows would go on to direct more than 1,000 episodes of TV, including every episode of the original \"Will & Grace,\" and is credited with having helped create shows including \"Friends,\" \"Taxi\" and \"Frasier.\" Other shows he directed included \"The Big Bang Theory\" and \"Two and a Half Men,\" both of which aired on CBS. He also directed episodes of the recent Paramount+ revival of \"Frasier.\" Burrows was an 11-time Emmy Award winner. He received dozens of Emmy nominations, including a streak from 1980 to 1996, during which he was nominated every year. His most recent Emmy win was in 2020, when he was awarded the Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). Burrows was also nominated for 15 Directors Guild of America Awards during his career, winning five. In addition to his work behind the camera, Burrows occasionally made cameos in the episodes he directed, including appearing in the first season of \"Friends\" and in the \"Will & Grace\" revival. He also appeared in the HBO comedy \"The Comeback,\" including in the show's recently aired third season.\"But beyond his remarkable achievements, Burrows will be remembered for something even greater: his kindness, generosity, and unwavering belief in the people around him,\" his family said in its statement. \"He possessed a rare ability to make everyone better and was known for remembering every person he met by name, making colleagues at every level feel seen, valued, and appreciated.\"Burrows told CBS Los Angeles in 2022 that the most important thing in his career had been to \"deliver funny\" to audiences. \"The first thing you have to be is funny,\" Burrows said at the time.His family said, \"Burrows understood that great comedy was never simply about laughter. It was about humanity, connection, and truth. That understanding became the foundation of a career that forever changed television.\"\"His influence will continue to be felt for generations through the countless artists he inspired, the stories he helped tell, and the millions of people whose lives were brightened by his work.\"Burrows is survived by his wife, stylist Debbie Easton, his four daughters and seven grandchildren. He \"will be profoundly missed and forever remembered,\" the Burrows family said.Burrows told CBS News Los Angeles that a conversation with Easton inspired his 2022 memoir. \"I kind of cut back on the work I'm doing, shows and stuff like that, and literally my wife came to me and says 'It's time for you to write a book,'\" Burrows said. \"And I said 'I don't have an angle or hook on the book.' She said, 'Write the book.'\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/james-burrows-dies-age-85-cheers-creator-tv-director/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Kerry  Breen","publishDate":"2026-06-20T00:13:12.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F071ad2d8-ef77-4067-b130-c85b9f4cccda%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fbab2b4b56f26440465d0090be73eb57d%2Fap22160680876612.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"james-burrows-co-creator-of-cheers-and-prolific-director-dies-at-85"},{"id":"vrn103","archiveId":"59dxar","title":"South Florida legislator skeptical of Cuba's economic reforms as Havana opens door to private investment","excerpt":"South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.Speaking at the iconic Versailles Restaurant in Little Hava","content":"South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.Speaking at the iconic Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana, Salazar dismissed the reforms as a last-ditch effort by Cuba's communist leadership to attract international financial support amid growing economic pressures.\"We know that they're just trying to send the last messages to the rest of the international community to come and help them and bail them out,\" Salazar said.The Cuban government this week approved a package of 176 economic reforms that would significantly alter parts of the socialist model that has governed the island for more than six decades. The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.During an emergency session of Cuba's National Assembly of People's Power on Thursday, Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz outlined the reforms, which would also permit the sale of state-owned properties to domestic and foreign entities, including Cubans living abroad.Salazar argued that the reforms do not address the fundamental political issues facing the island.\"The only thing that the Castros need to understand is that their time is up,\" she said. \"It would be best for their families and for the Cuban people for them to negotiate with the United States, with the White House, their exit.\"The reforms would also allow for the arrival of international fast-food franchises and other private business ventures, but some experts question whether the changes will be enough to attract meaningful investment.\"You don't know if this is actually going to be a long-term opening or a long-term reform,\" said Daniel Pedreira, a professor who studies Cuban politics at Florida International University.Pedreira noted that potential investors still face significant uncertainty because Cuba lacks a well-established legal framework to protect private investments.\"There's a lot of uncertainty still. It's all on paper. It's all words now,\" he said.Pedreira added that the announcement may be driven in part by growing pressure from Washington.\"I think this is a desperate last-minute attempt to face U.S. pressure from the Trump administration,\" he said.South Florida Cuban-American leaders also questioned whether the reforms would have a meaningful impact on the island's struggling economy.\"These are too little, too late,\" said Ramon Saul Sanchez. \"There is no legal framework in Cuba, and the infrastructure is so damaged that the incentive for outsiders to invest in Cuba is not there.\"The Trump administration has already begun responding to the announcement. Vice President JD Vance signaled that future relations between Washington and Havana could depend on how Cuban leaders implement the reforms.\"If they make smart decisions, we're going to have a better relationship with the island,\" Vance said.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-legislator-maria-elvira-salazar-skeptical-of-cubas-economic-reforms/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Ivan  Taylor","publishDate":"2026-06-20T00:12:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2F9076ca10-56a3-4a50-85f1-fc8f8e0f2ea8%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F4c332e1da46979b0027bc4518868b073%2Fsnapshot-27.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-legislator-skeptical-of-cubas-economic-reforms-as-havana-opens-door-to-private-investm"},{"id":"155wda","archiveId":"ak94pj","title":"Hot temperatures to continue in South Florida with dry air coming","excerpt":"As fires continue, rain relief may not be coming very soon.","content":"As fires continue, rain relief may not be coming very soon.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/hot-temperatures-to-continue-in-south-florida-with-dry-air-coming/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-20T00:05:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2Fdbf64e36-974f-4d93-ba3c-26343e05cb03%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ff4eaf874457cf89a284452b1344a0ab8%2Fc652a28239540f333e40321767013490.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hot-temperatures-to-continue-in-south-florida-with-dry-air-coming"},{"id":"qhtpsx","archiveId":"395mug","title":"Dolphins players tour historic Overtown neighborhood on Juneteenth","excerpt":"This Juneteenth, the team visited a historic part of Miami and learned all about it","content":"This Juneteenth, the team visited a historic part of Miami and learned all about it","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/dolphins-players-tour-historic-overtown-neighborhood-on-juneteenth/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-20T00:01:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F20%2F053e5750-49f2-46ff-a752-772174d38536%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F65dc9c0cfd1c36635c1b1374adb40e42%2F8301dd9e3d3951303c744f14a2eaf0e3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dolphins-players-tour-historic-overtown-neighborhood-on-juneteenth"},{"id":"djqxhs","archiveId":"t4kzdg","title":"As Black Press nears 200 years, South Florida's black owned media reflect on legacy this Juneteenth","excerpt":"As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, another historic milestone is approaching.In March 2027, the Black Press will mark 200 years since the publication of Freedom's Journal, the nation's first Black-owned newspaper. The bicentennial comes as communities across the country c","content":"As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, another historic milestone is approaching.In March 2027, the Black Press will mark 200 years since the publication of Freedom's Journal, the nation's first Black-owned newspaper. The bicentennial comes as communities across the country commemorate Juneteenth, a holiday rooted in freedom.In South Florida, Black-owned media leaders say their mission, significance and impact remain important. The Miami Times is South Florida's oldest Black newspaper and has been serving the community since 1923. It is one of several Black-owned media outlets across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.\"We are a lifeline for our community,\" said Bobby Henry, publisher of the Westside Gazette. \"It's not just this newspaper. It's what this represents and this represents us.\"Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Long before Juneteenth became a federal holiday, Black-owned newspapers were documenting Black history, celebrating achievements and highlighting issues.\"For 200 years we've been pleading our own cause,\" Henry said. \"We've been telling our message and it's very important that people understand and recognize that.\"Robert Beatty, publisher of the South Florida Times, said Black-owned media outlets serve as community storytellers, historians and advocates.\"Our recognition of our history is the beginning of defining our future,\" Beatty said.He believes understanding the past is essential to continued progress.\"In order for us to have a fulfilling, uplifting future that is focused on our progress, we must always understand the path that we've taken to get to this point,\" Beatty said.While many Black-owned newspapers continue to publish in print and online, newer platforms are finding innovative ways to reach audiences where they are.Janey Tate is the founder of HyLo News. She launched the digital news platform to connect with younger audiences who were not engaging with traditional media. HyLo, short for \"hyperlocal,\" focuses on community-centered reporting and is distributed through social media and digital channels.\"Everybody's welcome to the party,\" Tate said. \"You just can't tell us what's on the menu. It's a safe space for us to be able to dissect what's going on in our community.\"Through digital storytelling, Tate sees her work as part of a tradition that began long before smartphones, websites and social media existed.\"We still need authentic places to tell our stories,\" she said. \"We've seen a lot of gains in this country, but we still have a lot to go.\"Despite changes in technology and how audiences consume news, the publishers agree the mission remains unchanged in ensuring Black communities are seen, heard and understood.\"We are because of our community,\" Henry said.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/black-press-200-years-black-owned-media-juneteenth-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Tania  Francois","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:59:49.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2Fc3b2f71d-3214-4ea1-a0eb-79531a0c2928%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F08f4a373b0a1bab4bab50aa39a7fb912%2Fblack-press-juneteenth.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"as-black-press-nears-200-years-south-floridas-black-owned-media-reflect-on-legacy-this-juneteenth"},{"id":"n7vip2","archiveId":"dl6pu5","title":"CBS News Miami's Jim Berry prepares to throw first pitch","excerpt":"Berry will throw the first pitch as the Marlins host the San Fransisco Giants tonight.","content":"Berry will throw the first pitch as the Marlins host the San Fransisco Giants tonight.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/cbs-news-miamis-jim-berry-prepares-to-throw-first-pitch/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:41:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2Fe65073cd-a20a-4ad3-90c9-699c62be8f95%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F38b39b4ce23749e55cb7f68c7edaff6e%2F1be7bca5a87f57e9288210762134da36.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"cbs-news-miamis-jim-berry-prepares-to-throw-first-pitch"},{"id":"mqnqlp","archiveId":"lpjjya","title":"Brazilian fans pack FIFA Fan Fest, Miami’s Boteco for highly anticipated matchup against Haiti","excerpt":"The soccer showdown between Brazil and Haiti had many fans across South Florida excited. On one side, Brazil is a historic superpower. On the other hand, Haiti is making its second World Cup appearance. Brazil won their match on Friday night, putting them in an excellent position to punch their tick","content":"The soccer showdown between Brazil and Haiti had many fans across South Florida excited. On one side, Brazil is a historic superpower. On the other hand, Haiti is making its second World Cup appearance. Brazil won their match on Friday night, putting them in an excellent position to punch their ticket to the round of 32. Before fans arrived at the gates to the inside of the Miami FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park, Brazil fans were fired up for the group match. “We were planning this trip for some time. I live in the U.S. in Missouri, all of them live in Brazil, so we are fired up to be here and celebrate,” said Brazil fan Wagner Protossimo. “Go Brazil!” said another Brazil fan. Fans poured into the festival to watch the match, and although Haitian fans were outnumbered, they were not outdone. “We have to represent for our country. Of course not, of course not, the pride of Haiti is on the line. Everyone is going to show up whether they’re at home or here. We’re always gonna show up in spirit or physical,” said Haiti fan Nicole Vincent. “Definitely. But that’s normal, that’s to be expected. But you know, Haitians are resilient; we’re ready for the fight. Hopefully, we get the victory here today,” said Haiti fan Sebastian Petit. Brazil was the heavy favorite coming into the game as they brought in the first goal, which made Brazil fans rise to their feet. It was a night of fun and a long time coming for some fans. “Soccer or football for us is something, for us to be here with all our friends is amazing, Brazil! Brazil! Brazil!” said a soccer fan. In Miami’s Boteco, 7News cameras captured fans and employees enjoying Brazilian soccer and pride. “We’re good. I’m super excited. The vibes are super up,” said a soccer fan. “It’s Brazilians, it’s amazing to be with our people here to reunite for the World Cup. It’s an amazing experience,” said a soccer fan. Fans had Brazilian soccer shirts and were cheering to the camera as they had high hopes for their team. “The atmosphere is amazing, the people are amazing, the food is amazing,” said a soccer fan. “So excited. I’m not even Brazilian, but I feel the Brazilian energy. We’re all Brazilian,” said a soccer fan. There were so many people at the restaurant that its parking lot became an extended sitting area for fans. Staff members were prepared to become fully packed as every seat was reserved. “It’s always sold out, it’s always reserved because we’re just that good,” said a Boteco employee. “We don’t have anymore chairs,” said owner Michael Gerges. “We’re number one Brazilian bar in Florida.” Brazil’s next match is against Scotland on Wednesday evening. Soccer fans can catch the World Cup fun and watch the matches on WSVN-7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/brazilian-fans-pack-fifa-fan-fest-miamis-boteco-for-highly-anticipated-matchup-against-haiti/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-19T22:41:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061926-Brazilian-fans-pack-FIFA-Fan-Fest-Miamis-Boteco-for-highly-anticipated-matchup-against-Haiti.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"brazilian-fans-pack-fifa-fan-fest-miamis-boteco-for-highly-anticipated-matchup-against-haiti"},{"id":"tuy655","archiveId":"hb1cl1","title":"The Blue Streak Podcast: MDCPS District Operations with guest, Dr. Guillermo Munoz, Admin. Director","excerpt":"The Blue Streak Podcast: Hosted by Jandro Suarez, Executive Officer of the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department (MDSPD,) joined by Dr. Guillermo Munoz, Admin. Director For more information, visit: Website: www.mdspolice.com Twitter/X: @MDSPDChief Instagram: MiamiSchoolsPD ABOUT US: For more Miami co","content":"The Blue Streak Podcast: Hosted by Jandro Suarez, Executive Officer of the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department (MDSPD,) joined by Dr. Guillermo Munoz, Admin. Director For more information, visit: Website: www.mdspolice.com Twitter/X: @MDSPDChief Instagram: MiamiSchoolsPD ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers […] The post The Blue Streak Podcast: MDCPS District Operations with guest, Dr. Guillermo Munoz, Admin. Director first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/the-blue-streak-podcast-mdcps-district-operations-with-guest-dr-guillermo-munoz-admin-director/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-19T00:37:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FThe-Blue-Streak-Podcast_-MDCPS-District-Operations-with-guest-Dr.-Guillermo-Munoz-Admin.-Director-0-50-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-blue-streak-podcast-mdcps-district-operations-with-guest-dr-guillermo-munoz-admin-director"},{"id":"yidepn","archiveId":"i90hyi","title":"South Florida congresswoman reacts to Cuba's new economic reforms","excerpt":"South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government’s announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island’s economy to private and foreign investment.","content":"South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government’s announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island’s economy to private and foreign investment.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-congresswoman-reacts-to-cubas-new-economic-reforms/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:36:00.000Z","category":"culture","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F5ed22fc2-60de-4ede-8278-c05d7473ff39%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa0cdd935190a1614e795ba4bec2f452d%2Fed5a368d5e6717222db7de2554f26e24.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-congresswoman-reacts-to-cubas-new-economic-reforms"},{"id":"vtk46k","archiveId":"o6406a","title":"Turnpike lanes shut down due to ongoing fire fight in Miami-Dade","excerpt":"It's unknown how long the closure would last, and drivers are being urged to seek an alternate route.","content":"It's unknown how long the closure would last, and drivers are being urged to seek an alternate route.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/turnpike-lanes-shut-down-due-to-ongoing-fire-fight-in-miami-dade/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:33:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F919b17bb-cea5-4653-bea3-7e23e59899dd%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F29b6b5e0c8c888556bb9125587821c26%2Fa8fafb637d1c3c0ad8c994a13f587429.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"turnpike-lanes-shut-down-due-to-ongoing-fire-fight-in-miami-dade"},{"id":"sn6kd1","archiveId":"vbbpio","title":"Man accused of spraying victims with water gun in Miami-Dade predominantly Jewish neighborhood, deputies say","excerpt":"A 19-year-old man is facing hate crime charges, accused of spraying victims with a water gun in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in northeast Miami-Dade, sheriff's office deputies say. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Homeland Security Bureau announced the arrest of Amir Ayesh in connection with w","content":"A 19-year-old man is facing hate crime charges, accused of spraying victims with a water gun in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in northeast Miami-Dade, sheriff's office deputies say. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Homeland Security Bureau announced the arrest of Amir Ayesh in connection with what they say are two battery incidents that occurred within minutes of each other in the area of Northeast 10th Avenue and 171st Street. This happened on May 9th when the two victims reported being sprayed with an unknown liquid by an individual driving a black vehicle. Deputies responding obtained a vehicle description and identified Ayesh as the suspect. Through further investigation, detectives linked Ayesh to both incidents. They recovered surveillance video showing him using what appeared to be a water gun to spray the victims from his vehicle. On June 11th, an arrest warrant was signed charging Ayesh with two felony counts of Battery with Prejudice. He was then found on June 18th in Plantation by the Homeland Security Bureau with assistance from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Plantation Police Department. Ayesh was taken to the Broward County Correctional Center and is awaiting extradition to Miami-Dade County. Anyone with additional information related to this investigation is encouraged by deputies to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/hate-crime-northeast-miami-dade-jewish-neighborhood-man-arrested-plantation/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Ana Maria  Soler","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:32:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F8a8691d3-92d6-4a25-bea5-0e5515109d0f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F654ca33d29a6ec8e0d4d61bf090912ef%2Fmiami-dade-hate-crime-suspect.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-accused-of-spraying-victims-with-water-gun-in-miami-dade-predominantly-jewish-neighborhood-deput"},{"id":"kxk6bx","archiveId":"38qy2o","title":"American pride rings across Bayfront Park as US beats Australia 2-0","excerpt":"As the final seconds of Team USA’s match against Australia counted down, fans in Bayfront Park exploded with joy to celebrate the win for the Americans. The U.S. struck early in Friday’s match, with Cameron Burgess scoring the first goal of the affair at the 11-minute mark. Fans decked in stars and ","content":"As the final seconds of Team USA’s match against Australia counted down, fans in Bayfront Park exploded with joy to celebrate the win for the Americans. The U.S. struck early in Friday’s match, with Cameron Burgess scoring the first goal of the affair at the 11-minute mark. Fans decked in stars and stripes erupted into cheers across the Bayfront Park amphitheater after taking the early lead. For many, it was an opportunity to come together as a stronger community of soccer lovers in South Florida. “So excited to be first around my neighbors and my fellow countrymen,” said Team USA fan Carlo Ricordi. Others expressed optimism about the United States’ chances of winning the World Cup this year. “I’m 100% USA. I would love to see a cup come home,” said Team USA fan Jonathan Sobenas. Boisterous chants of “USA, USA, USA” continued to roar throughout the park for much of the match. “Greatest country in the world. I’m proud to be an American. I’m proud to be supporting my country; we’re smacking Australia. I just love to see it,” said a USA fan. After coming off a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay, fans said this game against Australia, who were fresh off a 2-1 victory over Turkey in their World Cup opener, was a major showdown for Group D supremacy. “I like their chances of holding this out, and I think we’re gonna go pretty far in this tournament,” said Ricordi. With the stakes as high as they were, it was South Florida’s own Alex Freeman who extended the Americans’ lead to 2-0, heading in a deflected shot by Sergiño Dest for his first career World Cup goal before halftime. The Americans never gave the Aussies a chance to tie it up, winning the match 2-0. While the official Fan Fest watch party was filled with a sea of red, white, and blue buzzing over the critical game ahead of the country’s 250th celebration, some came from the land down under to show support for their squad. “Even though we’re a little speck over there, we’re proud and loud,” said an Aussie fan. Even the youngest fans in the crowd were showing off that electric energy as the Americans went on to win the game, securing their spot in the World Cup knockout round. No matter which team fans in downtown Miami were representing, the passion was evident in every interaction, with fans of different teams cheering together, talking smack, and making new friends to enjoy the game with. While the U.S. ultimately came out victorious, this won’t be the last opportunity for fans to experience the exciting atmosphere at Bayfront Park. FIFA Fan Fest is free of charge and will be open to the public on match days through July 5. You can learn more about all available activities and events here.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/american-pride-rings-across-bayfront-park-as-us-beats-australia-2-0/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-19T22:33:47.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061926-bayfront-park-us-vs-australia-watch-party.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"american-pride-rings-across-bayfront-park-as-us-beats-australia-2-0"},{"id":"l0zgy8","archiveId":"xdke8v","title":"Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up","excerpt":"FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Ever since Scotland fans learned they’d begin the country’s ninth World Cup appearance in Boston, plans were being made for a party. “I knew there was going to be a tsunami of Tartan Army (Scotland fans),” said Jason Waddleton, a Scotland native and owner of The Haven, a Sco","content":"FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Ever since Scotland fans learned they’d begin the country’s ninth World Cup appearance in Boston, plans were being made for a party. “I knew there was going to be a tsunami of Tartan Army (Scotland fans),” said Jason Waddleton, a Scotland native and owner of The Haven, a Scottish restaurant and bar in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood since 2010. He was right. First, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey agreed to temporarily extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup. Next came thousands of Scots — one estimate is as high as 50,000 — descending on the Boston area, including nearby Providence, Rhode Island, which has become a home base for many of them over the past few weeks. Then it was the Tartan Army marching through Boston’s streets following the country’s opening win over Haiti last week — taking over the city’s famed Fenway Park alongside Red Sox Nation after the team dubbed it “Scottish Heritage Celebration Night.” And the taps have been running nonstop. World Cup fans in Boston, especially the Scots, have put a serious strain on the beer supply in a city that is accustomed to big drinking holidays in St. Patrick’s Day and the Fourth of July. The Haven, which has long served Scotland’s top-selling beer, Tennent’s Lager, has gone from four kegs a week to ordering 50 just for this week. Other bars have sold out of Tennent’s and have tripled their orders to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Sam Adams said its Boston taproom ran out of their famed Samuel Adams Boston Lager last weekend after Scottish fans descended on the city. “We’ve basically blown through our own allocation. We still have it and we’ll get more in on Monday,” Waddleton said. The celebratory atmosphere intensified Friday as Scotland prepared to play its second World Cup match of the tournament outside Boston. “They know how to party, how to make friends and influence people,” Waddleton said of the Scots. Scots fill pubs in the Boston area, challenging beer reserves One of the most sought-after beverages in Boston pubs over the last week is Tennent’s Lager. Once only available at The Haven, before the tournament started Tennent’s made deals and distributed kegs of its product to 80 bars in Boston and surrounding areas. Samantha Crawford, the international marketing manager for Tennent’s, said they started preparing to distribute their product to the U.S. as soon as Scotland qualified for the the World Cup in November. They’ve also sent supplies to Miami bars ahead of Scotland’s match against Brazil next week. “It’s been a long time in the making. The next day we got to work,” she said of the preparations to make sure the beer is stocked in the U.S. She said the beer is ingrained in the sports culture in Scotland. Many area bars and restaurants have been caught by surprise Mivan Spencer, owner of Caffe Dello Sport in Boston’s North End, said he is used to handling large crowds for major soccer tournaments, but has been surprised by the amount of business he’s seen during the World Cup. “After the first weekend of matches I definitely ran out of almost everything,” Spencer said. “Luckily I have a couple other restaurants I borrowed product from to get me through.” The first thing he sold out of was Tennent’s, before quickly selling out of Peroni. Spencer said he’s since tripled his usual alcohol order for this week, saying it’s so “I don’t run out of a single thing.” Over at High Street Place, a food hall in downtown Boston, beverage supplies that were expected to last a week were consumed in four days, said Lauren Johnson, a senior marketplace manager at the venue. “Fortunately, we have great partners, and our distributors were able to pivot quickly and increase subsequent orders to keep pace with demand seamlessly,” she said. Tapping in — and out — of iconic Boston beer Sam Adams Sam Adams said its Boston taproom ran out of their famed Samuel Adams Boston Lager last weekend. From Thursday to Sunday, the Boston-based brewer said the Tartan Army drank four times as much Boston Lager as the establishment typically sells during a four-day holiday stretch like the Fourth of July. To date, Sam Adams has sold more than 4,000 pints of Boston Lager, resulting in about 90 empty kegs, said Devon Sage, a Sam Adams spokesperson. “We’ve had to schedule four ‘emergency deliveries’ to the Taproom,” Sage wrote in an email. Soccer diplomacy comes to Massachusetts because of the World Cup Politicians in Massachusetts have also joined in on the soccer craze. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has been a fixture at Boston’s fan festival and made appearances at several watch parties. Gov. Healey declared June 18 “World Cup Fans Appreciation Day” and was spotted at The Haven behind the bar pouring drinks for patrons. It brought a smile to Waddleton’s face, though he said the governor may need to work on her bartending skills a little. “Maura Healey needs to learn how to pour a pint before getting that Sunday shift she asked for,” Waddleton said. “But we can work on that.”","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/scotland-fans-have-descended-on-boston-for-the-world-cup-and-bars-are-struggling-to-keep-up/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-19T22:26:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061926-scotland-fans-swarm-boston.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scotland-fans-have-descended-on-boston-for-the-world-cup-and-bars-are-struggling-to-keep-up"},{"id":"poawoq","archiveId":"7zxr6p","title":"South Florida black owned media reflect on its legacy this Juneteenth","excerpt":"In March 2027, the Black Press will mark 200 years since the publication of Freedom's Journal, the nation's first Black owned newspaper.","content":"In March 2027, the Black Press will mark 200 years since the publication of Freedom's Journal, the nation's first Black owned newspaper.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-black-owned-media-reflect-on-its-legacy-this-juneteenth/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:27:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F1682ee5e-46dc-4b42-bd60-e3c22c32091c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fca37ca1558d27e7ce1d6614d58a38388%2F14278d27e02ac725e3e12f6d188947fa.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-black-owned-media-reflect-on-its-legacy-this-juneteenth"},{"id":"rx5v3f","archiveId":"se8jbh","title":"Man arrested after at least 3 injured in series of armed carjackings in southwest Miami-Dade, sheriff's office says","excerpt":"At least three people were rushed to a hospital on Thursday night after a series of armed carjackings in southwest Miami-Dade, according to the sheriff's office.The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said that the incidents began around 8:45 p.m. after deputies responded to reports of an armed carjacking i","content":"At least three people were rushed to a hospital on Thursday night after a series of armed carjackings in southwest Miami-Dade, according to the sheriff's office.The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said that the incidents began around 8:45 p.m. after deputies responded to reports of an armed carjacking in the area of Southwest 67th Avenue and Southwest 40th Street.When those deputies arrived, they said they found a victim who had been beaten and stabbed, and then his vehicle was stolen by an unknown man.A series of armed carjackings in southwest Miami-Dade are under investigation by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. CBS News Miami Members of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene and rushed the victim to a hospital in critical condition.Soon after, deputies said they began to receive reports of additional robberies and carjackings.One of those took place in the area of Southwest 137th Avenue and Southwest 57th Street, and then another at a gas station in the area of Southwest 157th Avenue and Southwest 88th Street.In those incidents, deputies said that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue brought the victims to an area hospital in stable condition.Deputies then were searching in the area of Southwest 152nd Avenue and Southwest 72nd Street when they located the most recently carjacked vehicle and the suspect, who was running away from the scene, according to investigators.A foot pursuit began, and the suspect, identified as 33-year-old Alejandro Martinez, was taken into custody.Alejandro Martinez, 33, was arrested in connection to a series of armed carjackings in southwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Corrections MDSO Robbery detectives interviewed the suspect and learned that in addition to the armed robberies and carjackings, Martinez was also involved in two additional incidents in the Midwest and Hammocks Districts, where he allegedly beat victims, causing them to be transported by MDFR to area hospitals. Their conditions are currently unknown, according to MDSO. He is facing a total of 15 charges, according to Miami-Dade Corrections, such as armed robbery, attempted felony murder, and battery causing great bodily harm.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/southwest-miami-dade-armed-carjackings-stabbing-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:09:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2Fd58c72d2-d10e-490f-adcb-b695872c6bed%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fcf9c6f7633caeec3df5835b243922fa2%2Fcbsmiami-armed-carjackings-2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-arrested-after-at-least-3-injured-in-series-of-armed-carjackings-in-southwest-miami-dade-sheriff"},{"id":"dfxrf0","archiveId":"8jjxd2","title":"Soccer fans erupt at South Florida watch parties for Team USA vs. Australia World Cup match","excerpt":"Watch parties are in full swing in South Florida after Team USA beat Australia in their second match of the World Cup. The match was held in Seattle, and the score was ultimately 2-0. Soccer fans, including the American Outlaws, the largest supporter group for Team USA, draped in red, white, and blu","content":"Watch parties are in full swing in South Florida after Team USA beat Australia in their second match of the World Cup. The match was held in Seattle, and the score was ultimately 2-0. Soccer fans, including the American Outlaws, the largest supporter group for Team USA, draped in red, white, and blue and could be heard rooting for Team USA. “USA, USA, USA,” said soccer fans. The energy was electric at Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Hollywood, with soccer fans packed and their eyes locked on the big screen as Team USA took on Australia in a high-stakes World Cup showdown on Friday. “Australia’s a tough team, the Socceroos, but it’s called soccer over here. We’re the real soccer. Let’s go, USA,” said a soccer fan. “It’s good, we’re doing good. We’re great, we got a great team,” said a Team USA fan. About 11 minutes into the match, Team USA scored the first point. “This is something that I probably could never have imagined,” said Matthew Quintana, president of American Outlaws Fort Lauderdale Chapter. “You can’t bottle that, you can’t sell it. You just got to come to Mickey’s and experience it.” “This is a great team. Australia is a good team, too. If we win this, we’re in such a good spot,” said a Team USA fan. “We’re winning it all.” The passion from soccer fans never diminished when Team USA sealed the win. “It’s incredible, you know, sports come to America, and everyone is coming together for national pride,” said Team USA fan Rick. “Absolutely ecstatic, great victory, great run so far by the US soccer team, everything is amazing. The atmosphere itself has been electric all day. I love it,” said Team USA fan Charlie. At the Miami FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park, an eruption happened among thousands of patriotic fans who cheered on Team USA. “So excited to be first around my neighbors and my fellow countrymen,” said a Team USA fan. “I’m 100% USA, and I would love to see a cup come home,” said a Team USA fan. At the Hard Rock Bet World Cup watch party at the Citadel in Miami, the game was more than a match; it was momentum. Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem was present at the watch party, loving the competition and hoping Team USA can keep the energy rolling. “Haven’t had much success in the last couple years, but I think this is the team that can give us what we’ve been expecting,” said Haslem. That’s exactly how the crowds of fans are feeling as Team USA sealed the win. “Six goals, baby, it can’t get any better,” said a soccer fan. The party is just going to keep rolling, and the race is just starting. Team USA now has back-to-back wins for the first time in nearly 100 years. “I want the USA to finally take one, it’ll be awesome,” said a Team USA fan. Soccer fans are ready for Team USA’s next match with Turkey on June 25. Viewers can catch the World Cup fun and watch the matches on WSVN-7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/soccer-fans-erupt-at-south-florida-watch-parties-for-team-usa-vs-australia-world-cup-match/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-19T21:47:50.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061926-Soccer-fans-erupt-at-South-Florida-watch-parties-for-Team-USA-vs.-Australia-World-Cup-match.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"soccer-fans-erupt-at-south-florida-watch-parties-for-team-usa-vs-australia-world-cup-match"},{"id":"m8mwr6","archiveId":"6a9euw","title":"19-year-old man arrested on hate crime charges","excerpt":"The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Homeland Security Bureau announced the arrest of Amir Ayesh in connection with what they say are two battery incidents that occurred within minutes of each other in the area of Northeast 10th Avenue and 171st Street.","content":"The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Homeland Security Bureau announced the arrest of Amir Ayesh in connection with what they say are two battery incidents that occurred within minutes of each other in the area of Northeast 10th Avenue and 171st Street.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/19-year-old-man-arrested-on-hate-crime-charges/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:06:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F5c53b00d-12a2-4271-8d70-b335468fd466%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3786cbe87aab2497678ba8fb08c2eb3a%2Ffb817b219bdc8d4db1322f08b47e64a5.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"19-year-old-man-arrested-on-hate-crime-charges"},{"id":"vmc7tq","archiveId":"pp4gon","title":"Man accused of a series of Miami carjackings leaving at least 3 injured","excerpt":"33-year-old Alejandro Martinez, was taken into custody, as the suspect of all of the carjackings and two other incidents.","content":"33-year-old Alejandro Martinez, was taken into custody, as the suspect of all of the carjackings and two other incidents.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/man-accused-of-a-series-of-miami-carjackings-leaving-at-least-3-injured/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:03:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F063b960f-4a11-43dc-9c64-7814afa38f8b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F63eb4c4d2ee6add0560251b89397a51b%2F0d975e0dac58d7dc96c2e941e1888a76.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-accused-of-a-series-of-miami-carjackings-leaving-at-least-3-injured"},{"id":"cwjv52","archiveId":"mgitvj","title":"Crowds celebrate Team USA's win at FIFA Fan Fest in Bayfront Park","excerpt":"Team USA faced off in its second match of the World Cup today, and despite the heat, there was a sizable crowd at Bayfront Park to take in the action.","content":"Team USA faced off in its second match of the World Cup today, and despite the heat, there was a sizable crowd at Bayfront Park to take in the action.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/crowds-celebrate-team-usas-win-at-fifa-fan-fest-in-bayfront-park/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T22:50:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2Fe7fa135f-a3a2-44c5-ba3e-ca320f7a3660%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fd08f87621dec83eb2ef80172e95d2e6a%2F4ac40a904e7e67a2cedfc2bee2de933f.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"crowds-celebrate-team-usas-win-at-fifa-fan-fest-in-bayfront-park"},{"id":"nkn1gn","archiveId":"8fm2pn","title":"Death investigation underway after 2 bodies found in southwest Miami-Dade","excerpt":"A man and woman were found dead in southwest Miami-Dade, and one man was detained pending the investigation.","content":"A man and woman were found dead in southwest Miami-Dade, and one man was detained pending the investigation.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/death-investigation-underway-after-2-bodies-found-in-southwest-miami-dade/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T22:39:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2Fda78eb36-6bfe-491e-b668-b8f4ec75cdf1%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F9b6833fdb4d562e2e38e1a85ef2b6ef3%2Ff796a0617cea7e8cf2cc937b480319d5.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"death-investigation-underway-after-2-bodies-found-in-southwest-miami-dade"},{"id":"7cxmc6","archiveId":"dt3wrm","title":"Cuba approves unprecedented free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse","excerpt":"Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the Communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade. In a landmark speech to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero unveiled 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's","content":"Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the Communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade. In a landmark speech to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero unveiled 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in the economy and attracting investment in everything from banking to tourism and agriculture. Under the reforms, foreign investors are no longer required to form joint ventures with the state, large private enterprises will be authorized, and both Cuban and foreign investors will be allowed to acquire stakes in state companies.These and other huge changes come as the United States exerts relentless pressure on the island, with President Trump musing openly about taking over the Caribbean nation just 90 miles from Florida. Daniel Torralbas, a London-based Cuban economist, described the reforms as \"the most profound\" since the 1959 revolution led by Fidel Castro. They were adopted in a unanimous show of hands by lawmakers at a session which ended with President Miguel Diaz-Canel intoning Castro's famous revolutionary slogan: \"Socialism or death!\" Marrero did not give a time-frame for implementing the reforms but Diaz-Canel had on Wednesday argued the need for \"urgent changes\" to stave off economic collapse.A general view of the Malecon waterfront in Havana, Cuba, on June 18, 2026. Pablo Porciuncula /AFP via Getty Images The oil blockade imposed by Mr. Trump in January, after his ouster of Cuba ally Nicol&aacute;s Maduro in Venezuela, has brought the island's economy to the brink of collapse, forcing the Communist Party into concessions it previously considered heretical. While Havana's custom has always been to blame its woes on a more-than-six-decade U.S. trade embargo, and more recently the oil blockade, Diaz-Canel admitted to the existence of \"obstacles that don't come from outside, nor the blockade.\" In usually frank language, he called out \"slowness, bureaucracy and norms that impede those who want to produce\" as well as \"decisions that we have put off.\" \"Their backs are up against the wall as never before,\" Michael Bustamante, Cuban studies chair at the University of Miami, told Agence France-Presse. \"They're in the uncomfortable position of making changes to their economic model, seemingly because of the pressure that's being exerted on them by the United States.\" A defiant Diaz-Canel insisted that the government was \"not doing this because of pressure from the Yankees,\" but to \"preserve\" socialism. Just a single oil tanker, from Russia, has docked in Cuba since the beginning of the year. Power cuts, sometimes lasting over 30 hours, have become the norm, and food, fuel, drinking water and medicine are in short supply. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has warned that \"children are dying\" in Cuba because of a shortage of medical supplies and medication. Victor Hierrezuelo, a 63-year-old bank worker, told AFP on Thursday that, absent reforms, \"the revolution will collapse!\" It is unclear, however, whether the changes will satisfy Mr. Trump, who is pushing for a change in Cuba's leaders as well as its economic model. Asked Thursday if Cuba was now in Mr. Trump's sights after he signed a deal to end the Iran war, Vice President JD Vance said Washington wanted Cubans to be \"happy and successful.\" \"We're actually talking to the Cuban government right now about how they could change their ways to change that,\" he added.The U.S. has heaped considerable pressure on Cuba's leadership of late. Last month, the U.S. indicted former Cuban President Ra&uacute;l Castro, brother of the late Fidel Castro, on charges connected to Cuba's decision to shoot down two civilian planes flown by a humanitarian group in 1996.Prior to that indictment, in early May, CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana to meet with senior Cuban officials, where he signaled the U.S. was open to expanding political dialogue between the two countries. On that trip, however, multiple sources told CBS News that Ratcliffe brought along a paramilitary leader who was involved in the U.S. mission to capture Maduro.Many disillusioned locals, weary after weeks of power cuts, which causes food to rot, shrugged off the reforms as too little, too late. But the country's burgeoning small business sector welcomed the changes. They \"offer hope,\" said Mario Gonzales, the 32-year-old manager of a restaurant in Havana's historic old town, who is hoping for a tourism revival.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/cuba-approves-free-market-reforms-in-effort-to-stave-off-economic-collapse/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T03:56:37.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F46d2ffc2-b152-4597-ba1d-33c2442aa5d7%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F7c28e86a062c7ebc88e30f034a2d59c4%2Fgettyimages-2281670383.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"cuba-approves-unprecedented-free-market-reforms-in-effort-to-stave-off-economic-collapse"},{"id":"mro7s5","archiveId":"crpxd7","title":"Brazilian fans pack Miami’s Boteco as excitement grows for highly anticipated matchup against Haiti","excerpt":"A soccer showdown between Brazil and Haiti has many fans across South Florida excited. On one side, Brazil is a historic superpower. On the other hand, Haiti is making its second World Cup appearance. In Miami’s Boteco, 7News cameras captured fans and employees getting ready to enjoy Brazilian socce","content":"A soccer showdown between Brazil and Haiti has many fans across South Florida excited. On one side, Brazil is a historic superpower. On the other hand, Haiti is making its second World Cup appearance. In Miami’s Boteco, 7News cameras captured fans and employees getting ready to enjoy Brazilian soccer and pride. Fans had Brazilian soccer shirts and were cheering to the camera as they have high hopes for their team. Come 8 p.m., staff members are waiting for Boteco to become fully packed as every seat is reserved. The restaurant’s parking lot has become an extended sitting area. The match begins at 8:30 p.m.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/brazilian-fans-pack-miamis-boteco-as-excitement-grows-for-highly-anticipated-matchup-against-haiti/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-19T22:41:01.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061926-Brazil-vs.-Haiti-soccer-showdown-excites-South-Florida-fans-at-Miamis-Boteco.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"brazilian-fans-pack-miamis-boteco-as-excitement-grows-for-highly-anticipated-matchup-against-haiti"},{"id":"cbqx4s","archiveId":"ngu0mx","title":"South Florida’s Haitian community rally behind Team Haiti ahead of match against Brazil","excerpt":"South Florida’s Haitian community is gearing up to cheer on Team Haiti as it prepares to take on Brazil in Friday night’s World Cup match. Fans gathered at The NoMi Village off Northwest Seventh Avenue in North Miami at a free community watch party to support their team. 7News cameras captured a lar","content":"South Florida’s Haitian community is gearing up to cheer on Team Haiti as it prepares to take on Brazil in Friday night’s World Cup match. Fans gathered at The NoMi Village off Northwest Seventh Avenue in North Miami at a free community watch party to support their team. 7News cameras captured a large TV screen, food vendors and family-friendly activities ahead of kickoff. Organizers expect fans to pack the event as it gets closer to the game’s 8:30 p.m. start time. The tournament marks a historic moment for Haiti. It is the first time since 1974 that the national soccer team has qualified for the World Cup. For many fans at NoMi Village, watching their home country compete among the world’s top teams is a source of celebration and national pride. After facing Brazil, Haiti will face Morocco on Wednesday, June 24.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/south-floridas-haitian-community-rally-behind-team-haiti-ahead-of-match-against-brazil/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:13:14.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061926-NoMi-Village-at-North-Miami-hosts-watch-party.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-haitian-community-rally-behind-team-haiti-ahead-of-match-against-brazil"},{"id":"ircl8g","archiveId":"wbcf4g","title":"Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months","excerpt":"Gasoline prices in the U.S. fell below $4 a gallon on Thursday for the first time in nearly three months, after surging as global oil prices shot up amid the war in Iran. The national average for a gallon of gas dropped to $3.99, the lowest level since March 30, according to AAA. Gas prices are stil","content":"Gasoline prices in the U.S. fell below $4 a gallon on Thursday for the first time in nearly three months, after surging as global oil prices shot up amid the war in Iran. The national average for a gallon of gas dropped to $3.99, the lowest level since March 30, according to AAA. Gas prices are still up by more than a dollar since the war started, but have receded in recent weeks as crude prices dropped in expectation of a preliminary deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the conflict. A memorandum of understanding between the countries to end the war reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which one-fifth of the world's oil supply normally flows. The passage has been virtually closed since the war began on Feb. 28, driving up oil and gas prices. More ships began moving through the strait after Mr. Trump formally signed the agreement on Wednesday, with at least 10 commercial vessels traversing the waterway.Brent crude, the international standard, sank 1.4% on Thursday to $78.46 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark, was down 2.2% to $75.10 a barrel.Will gas prices keep dropping?Patrick De Haan, a petroleum expert at GasBuddy, said in a report this week that the national average for gas could continue to decline, \"provided there isn't a drastic reversal and the U.S. and Iran continue moving in a positive direction.\"He estimates that the cost of regular gas could fall below $3 a gallon by the end of this year or in early 2027, depending on how the situation in the Middle East unfolds. \"One note that could improve the timeline is that Iran is allowed to sell oil on markets again, which could speed up the recovery for global oil inventories,\" he told CBS News in an email.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/gas-prices-below-4-gallon-iran-strait-of-hormuz/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Mary  Cunningham","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:27:47.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F130d142d-c3c9-4349-a299-04159b3b5164%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F12ed2a9cd4166bd723a7d4473ef3785c%2Fgettyimages-2281933986.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gas-prices-fall-below-4-a-gallon-for-the-first-time-in-nearly-3-months"},{"id":"5nyzon","archiveId":"djemrq","title":"Extreme heat continues in South Florida on Friday as severe thunderstorm, flash flood risk rises","excerpt":"Another heat advisory was issued Friday from noon until 7 p.m. in Broward and Miami-Dade counties due to the feels-like temperatures that could reach up to 110 degrees when you factor in the humidity.This Juneteenth will be a scorcher as high temperatures soar into the low to mid-90s once again.This","content":"Another heat advisory was issued Friday from noon until 7 p.m. in Broward and Miami-Dade counties due to the feels-like temperatures that could reach up to 110 degrees when you factor in the humidity.This Juneteenth will be a scorcher as high temperatures soar into the low to mid-90s once again.This graphic shows the Juneteenth forecast in South Florida on Friday, June 19, 2026. CBS News Miami Wet weather will return later to bring some relief from the extreme heat and hopefully will help with the containment of the wildfires.We need the rain, but not the lightning. And we may see some lightning with storms firing up with the heating of the day.This graphic shows the severe weather threat in South Florida on Friday, June 19, 2026. CBS News Miami The Storm Prediction Center has placed Broward and most of Miami-Dade in a Level 1 risk of severe weather on Friday due to the potential for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms.The Weather Prediction Center has placed Broward and Miami-Dade under a Level 1 risk of excessive heavy rainfall as some storms may produce isolated heavy downpours that could lead to localized flooding.This graphic shows the flash flood threat in South Florida on Friday, June 19, 2026. CBS News Miami The highest rain chance on Friday will likely be in the afternoon and especially Friday evening and night.The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team continues to track the wildfires in west Miami-Dade.This graphic shows information on three active wildfires in South Florida on Friday, June 19, 2026. CBS News Miami The Well Fire has burned 1,310 acres and is 50% contained. The Quarry 2 Fire has burned 17,200 acres and was 75% contained. The Coptic Fire has burned 1,680 acres and was 40% contained.This graphic shows the air quality in South Florida on the morning of Friday, June 19, 2026. CBS News Miami On Friday the wind will flow out of the south about 10 to 15 mph and this will likely steer most of the wildfire smoke northward for most of the day.But later tonight and overnight some of the smoke may move into metro and coastal areas of Broward and Miami-Dade counties.This graphic shows the heat-related health risk in South Florida on Friday, June 19, 2026. CBS News Miami The National Weather Service warns residents with respiratory conditions should try to limit their time outside due to the potential of smoke lowering the air quality.The air quality is good for most of Broward but moderate for much of Miami-Dade County.This graphic shows the heat advisories in effect in South Florida on Friday, June 19, 2026.The chance of rain rises as we head into the weekend due to more moisture around. Scattered showers and storms will develop on Saturday and Sunday for Father's Day. This graphic shows the Father's Day weekend forecast in South Florida.The sizzling heat sticks around as highs will stay in the low 90s and heat indices will be in the upper 90s and triple-digits. The summer solstice takes place on Sunday, June 21, at 4:24 am. This graphic shows the rainfall chances in South Florida over the next seven days. CBS News Miami It marks the official first day of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing the longest period of daylight and the shortest night of the year. This graphic shows the seven day forecast in South Florida. CBS News Miami","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-weather-forecast-miami-fort-lauderdale-miami-dade-broward-june-19-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Lissette  Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:41:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F9421c982-1fec-4a0c-b3de-af83716b8c66%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F7a29904345c8621e98c4d7f823523086%2Fheat-risk.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"extreme-heat-continues-in-south-florida-on-friday-as-severe-thunderstorm-flash-flood-risk-rises"},{"id":"nud78t","archiveId":"6a6atp","title":"South Florida to see scattered showers, thunderstorms as temperatures continue to soar","excerpt":"There is a slight risk of seeing showers and thunderstorms in South Florida on Friday as temperatures soar across the region making it feel like it's about 110 degrees.","content":"There is a slight risk of seeing showers and thunderstorms in South Florida on Friday as temperatures soar across the region making it feel like it's about 110 degrees.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-to-see-scattered-showers-thunderstorms-as-temperatures-continue-to-soar/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:31:00.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F68461bf1-550b-4c0d-b7fb-3ca6727d33bd%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F8626530ea76b79edee4f491a023182a6%2F45176d4b03ad16a3a5c6b5d7ca6f5261.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-to-see-scattered-showers-thunderstorms-as-temperatures-continue-to-soar"},{"id":"a0ozgg","archiveId":"kg0b23","title":"Some residents return home after being forced to flee due to Miami-Dade wildfires","excerpt":"Some Miami-Dade residents who were forced to flee because of massive wildfires that ignited this week have finally been allowed to return home. CBS News Miami's Ted Scouten has more.","content":"Some Miami-Dade residents who were forced to flee because of massive wildfires that ignited this week have finally been allowed to return home. CBS News Miami's Ted Scouten has more.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/some-residents-return-home-after-being-forced-to-flee-due-to-miami-dade-wildfires/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:23:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2Fc05f6fd8-4de8-4b43-ba7c-e7d6e446d815%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F8a26fb6a412b549fbb1bdd541ddbba93%2F97b49411a84283945d34cfde8ef5a9cc.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"some-residents-return-home-after-being-forced-to-flee-due-to-miami-dade-wildfires"},{"id":"ue9wxw","archiveId":"g6ezu5","title":"Suspect in custody after series of carjackings in Miami-Dade, sheriff’s office says","excerpt":"The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said one man has been taken into custody after a series of armed carjackings that left one man in critical condition. CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero has more.","content":"The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said one man has been taken into custody after a series of armed carjackings that left one man in critical condition. CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero has more.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/suspect-in-custody-after-series-of-carjackings-in-miami-dade-sheriffs-office-says/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:17:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2Fa07bd772-fe15-490b-9f3b-3b4136a78f0f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fac363c150f1e055e55b54771021153ad%2Fb6922b08fd7cdecf3e13be18bdeedf63.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"suspect-in-custody-after-series-of-carjackings-in-miami-dade-sheriffs-office-says"},{"id":"cf9z40","archiveId":"qejnpu","title":"Man, woman found dead in southwest Miami-Dade; 1 person detained","excerpt":"An investigation is underway in southwest Miami-Dade after a man and woman were found dead early Friday morning, and as CBS News Miami's Manuel Bojorquez one man has been detained.","content":"An investigation is underway in southwest Miami-Dade after a man and woman were found dead early Friday morning, and as CBS News Miami's Manuel Bojorquez one man has been detained.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/man-woman-found-dead-in-southwest-miami-dade-1-person-detained/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:10:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F7f50d201-84c4-4e65-8c48-36be98c612b4%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F8bf23681adba2fb2034bdce4bf29bc7c%2F1832efb87e3ec6a501576b4e6e53c4dd.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-woman-found-dead-in-southwest-miami-dade-1-person-detained"},{"id":"uu8a6f","archiveId":"lpyfyu","title":"Brazil vs. Haiti soccer showdown excites South Florida fans at Miami’s Boteco","excerpt":"A soccer showdown between Brazil and Haiti has many fans across South Florida excited. On one side, Brazil is a historic superpower. On the other hand, Haiti is making its second World Cup appearance. In Miami’s Boteco, 7News cameras captured fans and employees getting ready to enjoy Brazilian socce","content":"A soccer showdown between Brazil and Haiti has many fans across South Florida excited. On one side, Brazil is a historic superpower. On the other hand, Haiti is making its second World Cup appearance. In Miami’s Boteco, 7News cameras captured fans and employees getting ready to enjoy Brazilian soccer and pride. Fans had Brazilian soccer shirts and were cheering to the camera as they have high hopes for their team. Come 8 p.m., staff members are waiting for Boteco to become fully packed as every seat is reserved. The restaurant’s parking lot has become an extended sitting area. The match begins at 8:30 p.m.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/brazil-vs-haiti-soccer-showdown-excites-south-florida-fans-at-miamis-boteco/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-19T22:41:01.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061926-Brazil-vs.-Haiti-soccer-showdown-excites-South-Florida-fans-at-Miamis-Boteco.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"brazil-vs-haiti-soccer-showdown-excites-south-florida-fans-at-miamis-boteco"},{"id":"kmdb3q","archiveId":"wttux","title":"Wildfire fight shuts down SB Turnpike between NW 41 St & Okeechobee Road; Over 18,000 acres burned","excerpt":"Flames and thick, black smoke across South Florida has caused additional road closures in West Miami-Dade. All southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike between NW 41 Street and Okeechobee Road are closed, according to officials. Additionally, Krome Avenue between Okeechobee Road and Tamiami Trail in b","content":"Flames and thick, black smoke across South Florida has caused additional road closures in West Miami-Dade. All southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike between NW 41 Street and Okeechobee Road are closed, according to officials. Additionally, Krome Avenue between Okeechobee Road and Tamiami Trail in both directions is also closed. On Friday, Florida Forest Service crews set back fires in an effort to choke out the wildfires. 7News cameras captured FFS and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue helicopters dumping buckets of waters on top of the fire. South Florida has been dealing with smoky skies and three wildfires since Sunday night when the fire blaze sparked due to a lightning strike. “These fires present a significant challenge for all responders due to weather shifting winds and other factors,” said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Jason Fernandez. As of Friday afternoon, over 18,000 acres have been burned overall. The Quarry fire is 80% contained while the Well fire is 60% contained. Friday marks day six of the fire fight. Crews continue to douse hotspots and hope Mother Nature lends a hand. “When dry air pulls moisture out of grass, leaves and brush, these organic materials can easily become fuel for fire,” said MDFR’s Erika Benitez. Authorities continue urging those with respiratory conditions to remain indoors. “You should limit your exposure to that smoke and ensure that your family and pets are indoors,” said Fernandez.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/wildfire-fight-shuts-down-sb-turnpike-between-nw-41st-okeechobee-road-over-18000-acres-burned/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-19T18:42:42.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061926-Wildfire-fight-shuts-down-SB-Turnpike-between-NW-41st-Okeechobee-Road-Over-18000-acres-burned.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wildfire-fight-shuts-down-sb-turnpike-between-nw-41-st-okeechobee-road-over-18000-acres-burned"},{"id":"ntif5k","archiveId":"iexewx","title":"Juneteenth celebrations being held across South Florida this weekend","excerpt":"Americans across the country, including right here in South Florida, are expected to gather this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth, which is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery.","content":"Americans across the country, including right here in South Florida, are expected to gather this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth, which is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/juneteenth-celebrations-being-held-across-south-florida-this-weekend/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T12:14:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F26429b20-2ef4-46f6-bd10-60b1ab7f378c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fcb7e3a6b933be6dfa7c2094fb0e3baa8%2F564d16967fe2640c4392f80e0eb13e1d.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"juneteenth-celebrations-being-held-across-south-florida-this-weekend"},{"id":"325dta","archiveId":"d633bp","title":"U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant 2-0 win over Australia","excerpt":"In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia 2-0 in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.Despite missing star attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic to a calf injury, the U.S. put on a spectacular performance a","content":"In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia 2-0 in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.Despite missing star attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic to a calf injury, the U.S. put on a spectacular performance against a gritty Australian team. The U.S. showed that its 4-1 win over Paraguay in its opener was no fluke. From the first whistle, the U.S. took control of the game, dominating possession and putting the Socceroos on their heels. Alex Freeman of U.S. celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup against Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026, in Seattle, Washington. MB Media / Getty Images The U.S. opened the scoring in the 11th minute with an own goal from Australia's Cameron Burgess, who mishandled a brilliant run and pass from U.S. forward Folarin Balogun into his own net.U.S. right back Alex Freeman &mdash; the youngest player on the team at 21 and son of Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman &mdash;doubled the score in the 43rd minute when he put in a header off a deflected shot that rebounded off Australia's defensive line for his first career World Cup. The win puts the U.S. at the top of Group G with 6 points. It faces Turkey in its final match on June 25 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Australia was never able to recreate the magic of its World Cup opener last week, when it shocked Turkey 2-0. Sitting on 3 points, it will likely need at least a tie in its final group match against Paraguay to ensure it goes through to the next round.Prior to the match, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said he wanted his team to match Australia's intensity.\"I think we need to play on the edge of the line,\" Pochettino said, \"with not crossing the lines of the rules.\"The last time the Americans served as World Cup hosts in 1994, they advanced by being one of the best third-place teams. They then lost to eventual champion Brazil in their next match, which was in the round of 16. This is a developing story and will be updated.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/u-s-mens-soccer-win-australia-world-cup-knockout-round/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T21:37:58.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F20e8a39e-0526-4dda-9270-e63cac3a801d%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F336f1cca7097d477c4f05a0acc3b4ace%2Fgettyimages-2281815127.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"us-clinches-spot-in-world-cup-knockout-round-with-dominant-2-0-win-over-australia"},{"id":"6qf5i6","archiveId":"k2vb5u","title":"Officials encourage fans to plan ahead for Miami World Cup matches amid heavy traffic","excerpt":"Just days away from the next Miami matchup for FIFA World Cup, officials have several tips for fans attending the game about what they need to know before heading out. Another big matchup will take over Miami Stadium on Sunday as Uruguay returns to South Florida to take on Cabo Verde following the S","content":"Just days away from the next Miami matchup for FIFA World Cup, officials have several tips for fans attending the game about what they need to know before heading out. Another big matchup will take over Miami Stadium on Sunday as Uruguay returns to South Florida to take on Cabo Verde following the South American team’s dramatic draw against Spain. Many fans are set to fill the seats for the the highly anticipated showdown, but when mixed with South Florida traffic, chaos and unpredictability are expected. Soccer fan Jonathan Odom was among thousands who had trouble getting to Monday’s game. “I’ve been here for an hour, and there’s still no school bus. Probably the worst setup I’ve ever seen,” he said. Fans without parking passes were required to board shuttle buses to get into the stadium, which created major delays and even caused many to to miss part of the match. “It was moving at a pace that I was like, ‘It’s gonna be close to game time,’ and it was,” said Odom. “We missed the first kick, and we missed the pregame stuff, which I really wanted to see.” It’s important for ticketholders to plan ahead. “It was one of the best experiences I’ve had, but it was, like, it could’ve been so much better if the leading up process was a little bit better,” said Odom. Ahead of Sunday’s game, officials remind fans to be mindful and not come to the stadium without a ticket, as they will not be allowed anywhere on the property. Ticketholders will pass through multiple ticket and security checkpoints to enter the stadium. Heavy law enforcement and security presences are to be expected at the match. For those planning to drive to the game, parking is extremely limited and will only be available to those who bought parking in advance, which will not be available for purchase on match day. For those taking rideshare services like Uber or Lyft, drop-offs and pickups will not be allowed at the stadium. There will be designated spots for fans instead. Roads will be closed all day near the stadium starting at 5 a.m. Exit 2X north and southbound of the Florida Turnpike will also be closed, and post-game, portions of the Golden Glades Interchange will be reserved for buses only. To get to the game with ease, offficials have recommended using public transportation and shuttle services. The Miami Game Day Express Shuttle will offer free round-trip transportation for verified ticket holders. Brightline’s Aventura Station will also be available as a Miami Game Day Express Shuttle hub. Attendees are advised to anticipate heavy traffic congestion on match days like Sunday, as the World Cup continues. Most important of all, officials encourage those going to the game to arrive hours ahead in order to beat traffic and avoid chaos.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/officials-encourage-fans-to-plan-ahead-for-miami-world-cup-matches-amid-heavy-traffic/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-19T18:11:37.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061926-Officials-encouraging-fans-to-plan-ahead-for-Miami-World-Cup-matches-amid-heavy-traffic.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"officials-encourage-fans-to-plan-ahead-for-miami-world-cup-matches-amid-heavy-traffic"},{"id":"ivmgd8","archiveId":"ix4a6","title":"World Cup fans can travel the globe at InterContinental Miami’s themed experience","excerpt":"As fans trickle into South Florida to attend the seven World Cup matches being held at Miami Stadium, a hotel in downtown Miami is hosting an event where guests can travel the globe without ever leaving the city. InterContinental Miami’s experience, called “Passport To The Cup,” allows guests stayin","content":"As fans trickle into South Florida to attend the seven World Cup matches being held at Miami Stadium, a hotel in downtown Miami is hosting an event where guests can travel the globe without ever leaving the city. InterContinental Miami’s experience, called “Passport To The Cup,” allows guests staying at the hotel to tap into the tournament’s international flair, complete with country-themed cocktails, cuisines, cabanas and more. “It’s absolutely an immersive Miami experience as well as the World Cup experience,” said Glenn Sampert, the hotel’s general manager. Hotel officials said that from the moment guests enter the hotel, the FIFA fiesta begins. “It’s around the hotel, so from the arrival experience, coming through the front doors of the hotel, there’s a great photo opportunity in the lobby,” said Sampert. “We have globally inspired cocktails in our Toro Toro bar.” At the Toro Toro bar, bartender Carlos is mixing cocktails from around the world for fans. “This is going to be the Colombia cocktail for the ‘Passport To The Cup,'” he said. “Then I’m going to top it with some passion fruit pearls. Viva Colombia!” For yummy eats, the hotel offers a variety of dishes inspired by the 48 countries participating in the matches. “The beautiful InterContinental Club Lounge has different plates that are inspired by different countries that are participating,” said Sampert. The festivities aren’t only reserved for the food and bar. At the poolside, the hotel hosts themed cabanas for fans to watch their favorite country play. “Scotland, Portugal, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, United States of America and Colombia!” said Gina Genna, the hotel’s director of marketing. Genna said fans will be in a prime location by staying at the InterContinental. “Intercontinental Miami is located in the heart of all the action, especially the official free Fan Fest [at Bayfront Park], so our guests can wake up and enjoy breakfast, play a quick game of soccer on our skyline, enjoy a cabana for the day with curated cocktails, and then walk to the Fan Fest for free,” she said. For more information on the InterContinental’s experience, click here.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/passport-to-the-cup-miami/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:02:57.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061926-World-Cup-fans-can-travel-the-globe-at-the-InterContinental-hotels-themed-event.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-fans-can-travel-the-globe-at-intercontinental-miamis-themed-experience"},{"id":"iajthk","archiveId":"58bd36","title":"Man detained after man and woman found dead in farm area in SW Miami-Dade","excerpt":"Authorities are conducting a death investigation in a farm area in Southwest Miami-Dade after a man and a woman were found dead, leading deputies to take a man into custody. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call about a deceased woman in the area of Southwest 209th Avenue and 260t","content":"Authorities are conducting a death investigation in a farm area in Southwest Miami-Dade after a man and a woman were found dead, leading deputies to take a man into custody. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call about a deceased woman in the area of Southwest 209th Avenue and 260th Street, just after 8:30 a.m. on Friday. Deputies arrived at the scene to find the bodies of a man and a woman. Paramedics with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and pronounced both individuals dead. At around 10:45 a.m., Skyforce hovered above the scene, as a string of MDSO vehicles were parked on the property. Deputies detained a man pending an investigation that has been taken over by MDSO homicide detectives. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/man-detained-after-man-and-woman-found-dead-in-farm-area-in-sw-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-19T15:26:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260619_SWMD_bodies_found_developing.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-detained-after-man-and-woman-found-dead-in-farm-area-in-sw-miami-dade"},{"id":"19j6sy","archiveId":"mfxigl","title":"Spotlight TV with Emily Zubi | Guest Tanya Etessam","excerpt":"On this episode of Spotlight TV, host Emily Zubi welcomes guest Tanya Etessam. Tanya is the Founder and CEO of Greatsone Design. At Greatstone Design, they specialize in luxury interior design and remodeling tailored for Miami’s upscale homes and condos. From custom space planning and elegant furnit","content":"On this episode of Spotlight TV, host Emily Zubi welcomes guest Tanya Etessam. Tanya is the Founder and CEO of Greatsone Design. At Greatstone Design, they specialize in luxury interior design and remodeling tailored for Miami’s upscale homes and condos. From custom space planning and elegant furniture selection to full-scale renovations and bespoke finishes, our […] The post Spotlight TV with Emily Zubi | Guest Tanya Etessam first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/spotlight-tv-with-emily-zubi-guest-tanya-etessam/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-18T21:45:45.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSpotlight-TV-with-Emily-Zubi-_-Guest-Tanya-Etessam-17-7-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"spotlight-tv-with-emily-zubi-guest-tanya-etessam"},{"id":"ceqefk","archiveId":"fwmj9","title":"Great, South Florida is under another heat advisory","excerpt":"According to the National Weather Service, the heat index could hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit.","content":"According to the National Weather Service, the heat index could hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/nws-advisory-heat-index-could-hit-110-degrees-in-south-florida-40559220/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Alex DeLuca","publishDate":"2026-06-18T17:00:29.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FMiamiSun-JeremyFlickr.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"great-south-florida-is-under-another-heat-advisory"},{"id":"x0ljsn","archiveId":"imkm35","title":"Severe thunderstorms, flash flooding possible in South Florida on Friday","excerpt":"It’s going to be another hot and humid day in South Florida on Friday, and there is now a risking risk of seeing some severe thunderstorms and flash flooding later in the day. CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez has the latest forecast.","content":"It’s going to be another hot and humid day in South Florida on Friday, and there is now a risking risk of seeing some severe thunderstorms and flash flooding later in the day. CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez has the latest forecast.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/severe-thunderstorms-flash-flooding-possible-in-south-florida-on-friday/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T11:17:00.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F27bced2f-9b1a-46a8-ac62-6b6414c3ce76%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fc9d2f52df296bbab5ac09a227b0831e4%2Fa4010fc4520bf079858b7b5ba6648314.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"severe-thunderstorms-flash-flooding-possible-in-south-florida-on-friday"},{"id":"jb48c0","archiveId":"atfnvr","title":"Fort Lauderdale residents frustrated by late-night disturbances by short-term rentals: \"Enough is enough\"","excerpt":"Frustration is mounting among Fort Lauderdale residents who say short-term rental properties are bringing repeated late-night disturbances to their neighborhoods.Police broke up a large party over the weekend in the Edgewood area after dozens of teenagers gathered at a rental home. No arrests were r","content":"Frustration is mounting among Fort Lauderdale residents who say short-term rental properties are bringing repeated late-night disturbances to their neighborhoods.Police broke up a large party over the weekend in the Edgewood area after dozens of teenagers gathered at a rental home. No arrests were reported, and police said the group dispersed without incident.Still, nearby residents say the disruption is part of an ongoing problem.\"I told them enough is enough, get these children out of here, because it was going on 1 a.m.,\" said Tammy Washburn, who lives next door.Washburn estimated that nearly 50 teens flooded her street Saturday night, creating noise and chaos that lasted into the early hours. She reported witnessing partygoers urinating on a neighbor's lawn and leaving trash behind.\"It's just showing no respect for the rest of the neighborhood,\" said Ted Inserra, president of the River Oaks Civic Association.Inserra said complaints about unruly short-term rental guests are becoming more frequent. At a civic association meeting Thursday, city code enforcement officers reminded residents that Fort Lauderdale has a complaint system that can suspend a short-term rental after three violations.Some residents, however, say enforcement is not enough and are calling for property owners to take more responsibility.\"There is no checking on their end,\" Inserra said. \"As long as they can pay, they're going to let the people in, it seems.\"The property owner could not be reached for comment, and calls from CBS News Miami were declined multiple times. Fort Lauderdale police confirmed it was the owner who contacted authorities to break up the party.Neighbors said they overheard teens complaining that the gathering, described as a birthday party, had been shut down.\"I couldn't care less about his birthday party,\" Washburn said. \"All I wanted was peace and quiet.\"While police said the teens left without further issues, neighbors worry it is only a matter of time before a more serious incident occurs.\"It's an accident waiting to happen,\" Washburn said.Police advise residents to specify if a complaint involves a short-term rental when calling 911, as those cases are handled differently. For less urgent issues, the city's code compliance office can be reached at 954-828-8000.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/fort-lauderdale-short-term-rentals-late-night-disturbances-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Abby  Dodge","publishDate":"2026-06-19T03:37:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F75bb8c98-2db6-4e2b-b688-5611a4506234%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F23c2b2078f70abf5651942dbd9a3deab%2Fsnapshot-22.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fort-lauderdale-residents-frustrated-by-late-night-disturbances-by-short-term-rentals-enough-is-enou"},{"id":"2ck7v1","archiveId":"o8wmbu","title":"Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance","excerpt":"JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group agreed Friday to halt the heavy fighting in southern Lebanon that had threatened to unravel an interim agreement between the United States and Iran to end their war, officials said. Neither Israel nor Hezbollah immediately confi","content":"JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group agreed Friday to halt the heavy fighting in southern Lebanon that had threatened to unravel an interim agreement between the United States and Iran to end their war, officials said. Neither Israel nor Hezbollah immediately confirmed the truce. It came after a heavy exchange of fire killed 47 people in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers. Hezbollah and Israel went to war shortly after the outbreak of the wider conflict, with Hezbollah firing rockets and drones at civilian communities in northern Israel and Israel seizing large swaths of southern Lebanon. The interim agreement to end the Iran war has already reopened the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran effectively closed, cutting the global economy off from significant supplies of oil and natural gas. The deal would also relaunch talks on Iran’s nuclear program, the core issue over which Israel and the U.S. began the war on Feb. 28. But the accord already faces threats, chiefly from Lebanon, with the fighting there leading to a delay in the start of talks planned for Friday in Switzerland. The agreement calls for a halt to military operations in Lebanon and for its sovereignty to be respected. Neither Israel nor Hezbollah is a party to the deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep Israeli forces in southern Lebanon until the threat is eliminated. Hezbollah has refused to halt its attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing from Lebanon, which Iran says is also a condition of the deal. Firing goes on along Lebanese border Hours after officials told news organizations about the truce, Israeli artillery fire could still be heard from northern Israel along the Lebanese border, and a large explosion was seen erupting inside Lebanon, according to an AP journalist in northern Israel. Word of the attempt to halt the fighting came from two regional officials and a U.S. official. The effort was mediated by Qatar, the U.S. and Iran, the regional officials said. The three officials were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah was supposed to end at 4 p.m. local time, according to a second U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly and also spoke on condition of anonymity. A Hezbollah official said an agreement to stop fighting could be announced soon, but he stopped short of confirming it was in place. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Netanyahu’s office did not immediately comment. However, Netanyahu posted Friday on X that, on his orders, the Israeli army had “struck powerfully” 150 Hezbollah targets, killing dozens of militants. Military spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said the military has not received different instructions from the government. He said Israeli forces were operating in a “forward defense zone” and would continue doing so. The Israeli ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, posted on X that Israel “remains firmly committed to an immediate ceasefire” if Hezbollah honors the agreement and ceases hostilities. Iranian and U.S. officials cancel travel to Switzerland Iranian officials did not travel as planned to Switzerland, insisting that the fighting in Lebanon must stop before the talks can take place, according to the two regional officials, an Iranian official and a fourth person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive conversations behind the scenes. U.S. Vice President JD Vance also postponed his trip. The future talks are supposed to bring about a permanent end to the conflict. On Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations to draft a final agreement. Because the initial deal was signed digitally earlier this week, the talks in Switzerland were not urgent, and plans were underway to hold a meeting in the coming days, he said. Fighting forces families to flee from villages The Israeli military said four soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, were killed in an attack on a tank in a village near the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh. An explosive drone attack wounded another five, military officials added. Israel then launched multiple strikes against “Hezbollah infrastructure sites” in Nabatiyeh and other areas, according to a military statement, which accused the militant group of “blatant ceasefire violations.” Later, the military said it also struck targets in the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon, with Lebanese media saying the village of Douris was hit. “Israel will not tolerate attacks on our soldiers or on our territory, and it will exact a very heavy price from Hezbollah for these attacks,” Netanyahu said in a statement. Hezbollah acknowledged targeting Israeli tanks and said its attacks were in response to what it called Israel’s own violation of the ceasefire. It said the attacks came after Israeli forces attempted to reach the northern side of Ali al-Taher hilltop, a strategic point that overlooks Nabatiyeh and that Israeli troops have been trying to capture. In southern Lebanon, many were forced to flee their villages. “The situation is lawless, we couldn’t stay,” said Mustafa Zain, who was with his six daughters in a pickup truck. Israel’s actions have created a rift between Israel and the U.S., with Trump becoming increasingly critical of his close ally Netanyahu, who is also facing increasing criticism at home. Much still needs to be resolved The discussions in Switzerland were expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear program. Tehran maintains it is peaceful, though it has highly enriched uranium that could be used to build multiple atomic bombs, should it choose to do so, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Those talks are expected to be difficult. The 2015 nuclear deal, which Trump scrapped during his first term, took more than 18 months to negotiate. The interim deal gives negotiators 60 days to come up with a nuclear agreement, but that can be extended. It outlines lucrative incentives if Iran does reach a new agreement, including the eventual lifting of all international sanctions and a $300 billion fund for postwar reconstruction. Already Iran has won some concessions. Following the signing of the interim deal, the U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran’s ports and is allowing it to sell its oil freely. The deal also calls for Iran’s assets to be unfrozen — though it’s not clear how quickly.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/israel-and-hezbollah-agree-to-halt-fighting-officials-say-as-us-iran-talks-hang-in-the-balance/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-19T14:04:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260619_Israel_strike_on_Lebanon.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"israel-and-hezbollah-agree-to-halt-fighting-officials-say-as-us-iran-talks-hang-in-the-balance"},{"id":"wl3yp1","archiveId":"iie9of","title":"4 wildfires burning near Everglades force hundreds to evacuate as officials close roads in Miami-Dade, Broward","excerpt":"Hundreds of people voluntarily fled their homes and roads in Miami-Dade and Broward counties were shut down as crews continue their brave effort to extinguish large wildfires that broke out in South Florida this week.The Quarry 2 Fire, the bigger of the three wildfires burning in Miami-Dade, has so ","content":"Hundreds of people voluntarily fled their homes and roads in Miami-Dade and Broward counties were shut down as crews continue their brave effort to extinguish large wildfires that broke out in South Florida this week.The Quarry 2 Fire, the bigger of the three wildfires burning in Miami-Dade, has so far burned nearly 16,000 acres and was 70% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service's Active Wildfire Points map.Thick smoke rises from a wildfire burning in west Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Fire officials said that a lightning strike over the weekend near the Metro West Detention Center is to blame for igniting that blaze.The Well Fire, which ignited a few miles to the northeast on Tuesday, has burned about 500 acres and was 25% contained.Then late Wednesday afternoon another fire broke out much farther south. That fire, which is being called the Coptic Fire, has burned about 1,680 acres and was 0% contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center's Watch Duty map.A fourth, smaller fire also broke out Wednesday afternoon, miles even further south in Everglades National Park, according to the Watch Duty map. The \"West of a Fire\" wildfire has burned 51 acres and is 90% contained. Hundreds evacuate as Miami-Dade wildfires continue to scorch landscape: \"They're making everyone leave.\"As the Quarry 2 and Well fires were raging across the South Florida landscape, local officials were urging residents in the area to grab what they could and get out of the area.About 200 people were asked to get out of the area due to the spread of the Quarry 2 wildfire in west Miami-Dade.\"We all had to leave from the trailers,\" a resident named Roxana said. \"Basically, they said that they were starting another fire to control the other one. So, everyone had to leave. They're making everyone leave.\"CBS News Miami crews spotted people grabbing what they could and get out of the area, either by foot, on bikes and in their vehicles.Fire officials had been urging people to heed the warning and get out of the area as the fires continue to rage, even as members of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, as well as fire crews from Broward County and the Florida Forest Service were dumping water on the fires from above in addition to spraying the flames on the ground.\"We can't express enough how sanctity of life is more important than property,\" Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office assistant sheriff Fernand Charles said. \"You can always replace property, but you can't replace the sanctity of life. So, we encourage that you do not frequent this area until we have everything completely settled.\" Marshall Jones, who owns Mack's Fish Camp and Jones Trailer Park, described the scene as the blaze neared the conservation area.\"The smoke density here was chokeable. The visibility was down to maybe 100 feet, and the ability to breathe normally was very impeded by how heavy the smoke was,\" Jones said.Jones remained on-site to assist fire rescue crews in positioning equipment. \"It was just a very rapid-paced, hairy scenario. Everybody was on edge because the fire was about to jump Krome Avenue into the conservation area,\" he said. \"When that happened, the fuel on this side of the levee is even more than on the other side, so we were bracing for the worst-case scenario.\"Relief arrived as conditions began to worsen.\"All of a sudden, the sky opened up, and a massive rainfall came and put out about 85 to 90% of the fire,\" Jones said. \"It was just incredible. The heavens opened up, and nature and God really helped us a lot yesterday evening.\"As of today, Jones is operating on generators, with no timeline for power restoration. Broken power poles line Krome Avenue; Florida Power & Light officials stated they will begin repairs once cleared to enter the area.Residents living near the fires described difficult conditions caused by smoke and airborne particles.\"We could barely breathe,\" said Wilber Rojas, who has lived for 16 years in a nearby mobile home park with his wife.Rojas said conditions became especially concerning Wednesday night, prompting the couple to consider leaving their home.\"There were too many strange particles in the air,\" he said. \"We figured it was the smoke, and we even wore masks.\"Neighbor Adolfo Hernandez said smoke lingered throughout much of the day.Wildfires force officials to close major South Florida roadsOn Thursday night, a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office vehicle blocked westbound traffic on Krome Avenue, where parts of the roadway remained closed due to active fire conditions. One affected area was near the intersection of Northwest 177th Avenue and U.S. 27.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue released video showing crews battling the fires alongside the Florida Forest Service. More than 100 firefighters have been deployed to combat the blazes.Assistant Fire Chief Jason Fernandez said the fires remain difficult to contain because of changing weather conditions.\"These fires present significant challenges for all responders due to weather, shifting winds and other factors, so we ask the public for your help to stay out of the area,\" Fernandez said. \"The roads are shut down.\"Smoke rises behind a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue truck as wildfires burn in west Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Authorities have identified four major fires burning in western Miami-Dade County this week. Firefighters have relied on both ground crews and aerial resources to slow the spread.Earlier Thursday, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue helicopters were seen dropping water on active fire zones.Along a partially closed stretch of Krome Avenue, pockets of vegetation were still burning hours after firefighting operations began.Officials urge residents to avoid closed roadways and allow emergency personnel to work safely.\"If you see responders, please allow them to continue to do the work that they're doing,\" Fernandez said.Earlier Thursday, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue helicopters were seen dropping water on active fire zones. Officials are currently managing four fires in the area, with the Quarry Fire serving as the primary focus.Authorities have not yet announced when Krome Avenue will reopen or when residents will be permitted to return to their homes.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/wildfire-miami-dade-broward-florida-everglades-smoke-air-quality/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-19T03:34:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F12cb01f3-6764-43a9-934d-bd57438a3209%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F8f42a2f1fad64b9a72765e44ce1aa2f9%2Fcbsmiami-miami-wildfires-thursday-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"4-wildfires-burning-near-everglades-force-hundreds-to-evacuate-as-officials-close-roads-in-miami-dad"},{"id":"pbl3tc","archiveId":"2x67c0","title":"Feels-like temperatures lower to 90s after triple digit heat index in South Florida","excerpt":"After Thursday's heat advisory, temperatures will lower back down.","content":"After Thursday's heat advisory, temperatures will lower back down.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/feels-like-temperatures-lower-to-90s-after-triple-digit-heat-index-in-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T03:28:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2Fe233b819-24ce-49b7-b8ad-42192100b34a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F4a52f10811bae9567df80c0e537f6785%2Fa6ad28b023c49e70133d2bd78e228225.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"feels-like-temperatures-lower-to-90s-after-triple-digit-heat-index-in-south-florida"},{"id":"y9mj01","archiveId":"r1lu7f","title":"As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago","excerpt":"DALLAS (AP) — As people gather across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time. Located on a sprawling campus on Chicago’s South Side, the center for the nation’s first Black president has bee","content":"DALLAS (AP) — As people gather across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time. Located on a sprawling campus on Chicago’s South Side, the center for the nation’s first Black president has been designed to inspire people to make the change they want to see in their own communities. It’s the kind of contemplation that also comes as Americans gather for Juneteenth, which celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. The holiday marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War with an order declaring the state’s enslaved people were free with “absolute equality” 2 1/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people in the South. “Juneteenth represents not just a commemoration of the end of slavery but it’s also part of the ongoing struggle for absolute equality and that ideal in American life,” said W. Caleb McDaniel, a Rice University professor and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Sweet Taste of Liberty.” Obama’s presidential center in Chicago Several days of events have been planned for the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center, including a dedication ceremony held Thursday. The center’s public opening also arrives as a symbolic convergence of legacy and liberation. The nation is grappling with deepening political division and renewed questions about the arc of racial progress as the Supreme Court hollowed out the Voting Rights Act, endangering Black political representation in Congress. The nearly 20-acre (8-hectare) campus includes a museum featuring a life-sized replica of the Oval Office, a garden designed by former first lady Michelle Obama complete with lettuce and strawberry plants, a professional-grade basketball court, a picnic area with grills and a new branch of the Chicago Public Library. In addition to spaces designed to bring people together, the campus that’s expected to draw as many as 1 million visitors annually aims to also encourage personal reflection. Louise Bernard, the museum’s director, has said they’re “inviting people to bring change home, however change may be defined, both small or large.” The museum lets visitors experience high-tech and hands-on exhibits spanning the campaigns, key moments of Obama’s presidency and life at the White House. The history of Juneteenth This is the fifth year since Juneteenth was designated as a federal holiday by former President Joe Biden, who served as Obama’s vice president. But the celebrations, which began in Texas and then spread across the country, have a rich and long history in Black America, with the day often spent gathering for picnics and cookouts. The holiday — a combination of “June” and “nineteenth” — marks the day that U.S. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and his troops arrived in the Texas port city of Galveston with the declaration of freedom in General Order No. 3. As the third year of the Civil War neared, President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation declaring the freedom of “all persons held as slaves” in the still rebellious states of the Confederacy. Though, for many, it did not mean immediate freedom but a promise of freedom with a Union victory. “It really required the force of arms and the success of U.S. armies to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation,” McDaniel said. About six months after Granger’s arrival in Galveston, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery was ratified. Celebrations across the nation Galveston, the birthplace of Juneteenth, is celebrating with a daylong gathering at a park with music and fireworks, a parade and a worship service in a historic Black church. In nearby Houston, there will be a lineup of musical artists and a domino tournament at Emancipation Park, established in 1872 by a group of formerly enslaved men. Other events across the U.S. over the long weekend include a parade in Atlanta, a bike ride in Los Angeles and a festival on Martha’s Vineyard. Several cities across the U.S. will host walks named for Opal Lee, the Texas woman who pushed for years to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Participants will walk 2 1/2 miles to symbolize the 2 1/2 years it took for the Emancipation Proclamation to be enforced in Texas. Lee, known as the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” turns 100 this year. A holiday for reflection Black Texans embraced the date of Granger’s arrival as one to celebrate, and by the 1880s, “it was difficult to find a significant community in Texas where it wasn’t being marked by African Americans,” McDaniel said. “They made it a community celebration, they made it a celebration of not only freedom but also a demonstration of community empowerment and institution-building,” he added. Corey D. B. Walker, dean of Wake Forest University’s divinity school, said the holiday offers a way to recognize the nation’s “complex history” and what it means to be a U.S. citizen, especially amid efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to undermine the retelling of Black history. “I think it really reminds people the importance of understanding a fuller, more robust portrait of our nation’s history and the many contributions of many individuals who have contributed to America’s experiment with democracy,” Walker said.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/as-juneteenth-is-celebrated-across-the-us-obamas-presidential-center-opens-in-chicago/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-19T12:39:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260619_Juneteenth_Festival_Buffalo_New_York.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"as-juneteenth-is-celebrated-across-the-us-obamas-presidential-center-opens-in-chicago"},{"id":"1ms6em","archiveId":"tqmuvv","title":"The Miami Book Hub: Guest Author Timothy Schmand with J. Adrian Betancourt","excerpt":"Timothy Schmand left Buffalo to join a wagon train and settled in South Florida in 1982. His fiction, though rooted in reality, never strays far from an imagined world where a hole dug in the ground might lead to China. His work has appeared in numerous literary journals, popular magazines and antho","content":"Timothy Schmand left Buffalo to join a wagon train and settled in South Florida in 1982. His fiction, though rooted in reality, never strays far from an imagined world where a hole dug in the ground might lead to China. His work has appeared in numerous literary journals, popular magazines and anthologies. His novels Just […] The post The Miami Book Hub: Guest Author Timothy Schmand with J. Adrian Betancourt first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/the-miami-book-hub-guest-author-timothy-schmand-with-j-adrian-betancourt/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-18T20:33:21.000Z","category":"weather","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FThe-Miami-Book-Hub_-Guest-Author-Timothy-Schmand-with-J.-Adrian-Betancourt-9-8-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-miami-book-hub-guest-author-timothy-schmand-with-j-adrian-betancourt"},{"id":"5mwbca","archiveId":"yqcrn6","title":"10 Things Miami-Dade Must Do Now to Become #1","excerpt":"I was born in Miami-Dade. I went to school here, went to college here, and built my life here. I raised our children here. They went to college here. Miami-Dade is not just a place I write about. It is my home, my community, and the place that has shaped my life. I have watched […] The post 10 Thing","content":"I was born in Miami-Dade. I went to school here, went to college here, and built my life here. I raised our children here. They went to college here. Miami-Dade is not just a place I write about. It is my home, my community, and the place that has shaped my life. I have watched […] The post 10 Things Miami-Dade Must Do Now to Become #1 first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/grant-column/10-things-miami-dade-must-do-now-to-become-1/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Grant Miller, Publisher","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:47:06.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-2-1536x919-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"10-things-miami-dade-must-do-now-to-become-1"},{"id":"ejosot","archiveId":"b3i6is","title":"A potentially feisty World Cup showdown awaits USA-Australia in Seattle","excerpt":"Seattle (CNN) — Last October’s World Cup warm-up match between the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) and Australia was anything but friendly. Despite just two yellow cards being shown, the game got heated, with tempers boiling over early in the first 45 minutes. So egregious was the physicality in the ","content":"Seattle (CNN) — Last October’s World Cup warm-up match between the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) and Australia was anything but friendly. Despite just two yellow cards being shown, the game got heated, with tempers boiling over early in the first 45 minutes. So egregious was the physicality in the eyes of the typically affable Chris Richards, the American defender seethed to reporters after the 2-1 win, “They’re lucky it was a friendly. I was ready to go,” according to The Athletic. “And if (referee Kwinsi Williams) didn’t give me a sh*t yellow in the corner, I probably would’ve killed somebody.” How his players reacted, or their lack of reaction, to the Socceroos’ style of play triggered United States coach Mauricio Pochettino to tap into his primal instinct as a ticked-off manager. He laid into the squad at the break, giving his players a bit of a talking to after the USMNT’s best player, Christian Pulisic, was forced to leave the game with a leg injury. Pochettino’s words that day echo within his team and have become part of USMNT culture ahead of Friday’s crucial Group D kickoff (3 p.m. ET). “‘These guys can’t kick us around!’” US player Sebastian Berhalter recounted the coach’s outburst this week in the buildup to Friday’s tilt between the two teams in Seattle. “They (Australia) were putting in challenges and I think that’s one of the reasons Mauricio had that halftime rant … I think he was right.” Berhalter wasn’t done enlightening the gathered media about what the former Chelsea and Tottenham man has brought to the squad since taking over from Berhalter’s father, Gregg, as the team’s head coach. “One is that we’re American and we don’t take sh*t” the midfielder said. “I think that’s something that he really put in (here). “Even though he’s Argentinian, he has that mindset of like, look, this is what we do and this is who we are and this is what America’s about. So even from the outside perspective, he showed us Americans what we’re about. He really drilled that into us.” Berhalter’s honest talk quickly reached the Socceroos camp. When Australia defender Alessandro Circati was asked about the midfielder’s remarks on Wednesday, he initially laughed and didn’t have a response, but then added, “I mean, we don’t take it either. I think we’re just out there to play a game of football, to win and to do our best. And yeah, it doesn’t matter what he said.” The match will no doubt follow a similar theme to that game last fall, with both sides leaning into their physicality and willingness to ride the fine line between bossing play and racking up cards. Circati rightfully noted the two national teams are more similar than different. “We’re a very big team, a very physical team. Even players, which maybe you look at and they’re not the biggest players, I think they’re very, very physical. People go into challenges giving 100 percent. And if anything, I wouldn’t see it any less physical than the last game because now there’s big stakes on the line.” American Tim Weah, who may see more playing time Friday with Pulisic nursing a calf injury, dittoed Circati this week when asked about the hype surrounding the showdown. “When you look at the Australian team, they’re a young team that has a lot of fight, a lot of grit, and a lot of hunger, just like us,” the forward said. “We respect them in the same way that we respect any other opponent. “I think it’s going to be a lovely game.” Will he or won’t he play? Fans are rightly questioning if Pulisic will be able to go against the Australians. The captain, whose skill and flair have propelled him to be the face of the team for years, is nursing a left calf injury and has spent most of the week training on his own away from his teammates. Somewhat lost in the euphoria of the Americans’ dominating win over Paraguay in the US’ first match in Group D play was Pulisic’s quiet substitution at halftime. After all, the team was up 3-0 at the break, fully in command with fans elated with the team’s tournament debut. “Captain America” was causing major problems for Los Guaraníes’ backline in the first 45 minutes – creatively orchestrating the early opener and then exposing the vulnerable Paraguayan defense again to pick out striker Folarin Balogun for the Americans’ second goal. On Thursday, Pochettino said the AC Milan star was giving a “fantastic effort” to heal and had improved since last Friday but was still “evolving.” Pochettino, of course, would want to keep the Aussies on their toes about whether America’s generational talent would play. But after the 27-year-old was controversially forced out of the October match, no doubt the most capped player on the squad (87 appearances) would like another crack at the Socceroos on the biggest stage of them all.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/a-potentially-feisty-world-cup-showdown-awaits-usa-australia-in-seattle/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-19T12:28:36.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260619_Team_USA_vs_Australia_World_Cup.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"a-potentially-feisty-world-cup-showdown-awaits-usa-australia-in-seattle"},{"id":"mwgoql","archiveId":"hfwaf7","title":"MIAMI MARLINS FOUNDATION TO HOST BASEBALL FOR ALL EVENTS FEATURING MARLINS PLAYERS AND COACHES AT LOANDEPOT PARK ON JUNE 23 AND JUNE 24","excerpt":"Baseball Fantasy Camp for Kids (June 23) and Sensory Tour (June 24) highlight the organization’s commitment to make baseball accessible to individuals of all abilities The Miami Marlins Foundation will welcome children and adults of all abilities to loanDepot park on Tuesday, June 23, and Wednesday,","content":"Baseball Fantasy Camp for Kids (June 23) and Sensory Tour (June 24) highlight the organization’s commitment to make baseball accessible to individuals of all abilities The Miami Marlins Foundation will welcome children and adults of all abilities to loanDepot park on Tuesday, June 23, and Wednesday, June 24, as the Marlins continue its Baseball For […] The post MIAMI MARLINS FOUNDATION TO HOST BASEBALL FOR ALL EVENTS FEATURING MARLINS PLAYERS AND COACHES AT LOANDEPOT PARK ON JUNE 23 AND JUNE 24 first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/miami-marlins-foundation-to-host-baseball-for-all-events-featuring-marlins-players-and-coaches-at-loandepot-park-on-june-23-and-june-24/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:42:26.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FCopy-of-EdFed-Graphic-1-7-2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-marlins-foundation-to-host-baseball-for-all-events-featuring-marlins-players-and-coaches-at-lo"},{"id":"ul3ehz","archiveId":"253t6e","title":"Talks between the US and Iran are called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say","excerpt":"JERUSALEM (AP) — Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, officials said, raising questions about an initial agreement to end the war in Iran. Israel and the militant group later agreed to renew their ceasefire, t","content":"JERUSALEM (AP) — Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, officials said, raising questions about an initial agreement to end the war in Iran. Israel and the militant group later agreed to renew their ceasefire, three officials said. Word of the ceasefire came from two regional officials and a U.S. official. The truce was mediated by Qatar, the U.S. and Iran, the regional officials said. The three officials were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity. Hezbollah did not immediately confirm that the ceasefire had gone into effect. Israel did not respond about the truce. Iranian officials didn’t travel as planned to Switzerland, insisting that the fighting in Lebanon must stop before the talks can take place, according to three regional officials and a fourth person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive conversations behind the scenes. U.S. Vice President JD Vance also postponed his trip. Israel’s military struck targets in southern and eastern Lebanon overnight, and Hezbollah reported intense fighting. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said at least 21 people were killed, and Israel said four soldiers died. The conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group is the most precarious part of the Iran deal. Neither Israel nor the militant group signed the agreement — but it is supposed to end their fighting, and Iran has signaled its willingness to risk renewed war in the region for the sake of its interests in Lebanon and its most important regional ally. The interim deal has halted hostilities in Iran and the Gulf and reopened the Strait of Hormuz, after Iranian attacks and threats all but stopped the flow of oil and natural gas through the waterway, creating a global energy crisis. But future talks are supposed to bring about a permanent end to the conflict, including addressing how to restrict Iran’s nuclear program — the core issue over which Israel and the U.S. went to war on Feb. 28. The fighting in Lebanon could unravel the deal The Israeli military said four soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, were killed in an attack on a tank in a village near the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh. An explosive drone attack wounded another five, it added. Israel then launched multiple strikes against “Hezbollah infrastructure sites” in Nabatiyeh and other areas, according to a military statement, which accused the militant group of “blatant ceasefire violations.” Later, the military said it also struck targets in the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon, with Lebanese media saying the village of Douris was hit. “Israel will not tolerate attacks on our soldiers or on our territory, and it will exact a very heavy price from Hezbollah for these attacks,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement. Hezbollah acknowledged targeting Israeli tanks and said its attacks were in response to what it called Israel’s own violation of the ceasefire. It said the attacks came after Israeli forces attempted to reach the northern side of Ali al-Taher hilltop, a strategic point that overlooks Nabatiyeh and that Israeli troops have been trying to capture. In southern Lebanon, many were forced to flee their villages. “The situation is lawless, we couldn’t stay,” said Mustafa Zain, who was with his six daughters in a pickup truck. Beyond the fighting, Israel’s occupation of large swaths of southern Lebanon is also a sticking point. Iran insists Israel must withdraw, but Netanyahu has said that forces would remain in a “security zone” of southern Lebanon as long as “Israel’s security needs require it.” Israel’s actions have created a rift between Israel and the U.S., with Trump becoming increasingly critical of his close ally Netanyahu, who is also facing increasing criticism at home. Talks in Switzerland were postponed Iranian officials balked at starting the talks with Vance in Switzerland because of the Israeli action in Lebanon, according to the person familiar with the White House and Iranian positions. It was conveyed to Iran that Israel is ready to move on, and it’s up to Hezbollah to stop carrying out attacks, the person added. Earlier, the White House blamed logistical issues when Vance put off his trip. Two other regional officials, also speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door talks, described Pakistan as being “stunned” by Iran’s decision not to go to the talks. The strait is open but with new guidance Oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz this week after months of being largely unable to use the critical channel. More than 12.5 million barrels of oil were shipped through the waterway on Wednesday night, the U.S. said. Still, it is expected to take weeks or months for the normal flow of oil and gas to resume, even if traffic fully resumes. The interim deal lays out that passage through the strait should be free for 60 days — as it was before the war. But the new Iranian authority charged with overseeing the waterway issued guidance Friday calling on ships to register with it — signaling Tehran likely intends to start charging. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority said Friday that “during the 60-day period, tariffs for security, safety and environmental services, as well as related Iranian insurance, will not be collected from shipowners and will be borne by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.” Much still needs to be resolved The discussions in Switzerland are expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear program. Tehran maintains it is peaceful, though it has highly enriched uranium that could be used to build multiple atomic bombs, should it choose to do so, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Those talks are expected to be extremely difficult. The 2015 nuclear deal, which Trump scrapped during his first term, took more than 18 months to negotiate. The interim deal gives negotiators 60 days to come up with a nuclear agreement, but that can be extended. It outlines lucrative incentives if Iran does reach a new agreement, including the eventual lifting of all international sanctions and a $300 billion fund for postwar reconstruction. Already Iran has won some concessions. Following the signing of the interim deal, the U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran’s ports and is allowing it to sell its oil freely. The deal also calls for Iran’s assets to be unfrozen — though it’s not clear how quickly.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/talks-between-the-us-and-iran-are-called-off-because-of-fighting-in-lebanon-officials-say/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-19T14:04:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260619_Israel_strike_on_Lebanon.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"talks-between-the-us-and-iran-are-called-off-because-of-fighting-in-lebanon-officials-say"},{"id":"9tr8zu","archiveId":"zbl4oh","title":"STEAMY AND STORMY FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND","excerpt":"Happy Friday, June 19, 2026, South Florida! Hopefully everyone had a great week. South Florida has been stuck in a steamy weather pattern all week long with 5 consecutive heat advisories issued for coastal and Metro areas of Miami Dade and Broward County. And speaking of the heat alert, it will run ","content":"Happy Friday, June 19, 2026, South Florida! Hopefully everyone had a great week. South Florida has been stuck in a steamy weather pattern all week long with 5 consecutive heat advisories issued for coastal and Metro areas of Miami Dade and Broward County. And speaking of the heat alert, it will run from 12PM to 7PM today. While our high temperatures reached into the mid to low 90s each day, our feels like temperatures soared well into the triple digits each afternoon, making it feel quite unbearable across South Florida. And after a steamy week, this morning was no different as our temperatures started off in the mid 80s and the high humidity made it feel like the 90s. Today South Florida can expect another steamy summer-like day (I say ‘summer-like’ because summer doesn’t officially begin until this Sunday). A warm breeze out of the South/Southeast will continue to bring in high humidity while our afternoon high temperatures reach the mid to low 90s again. Feels like temperatures will once again soar into the triple digits for extended periods of time, which is what triggered the heat advisory. The one difference is that scattered showers and thunderstorms will return to the forecast this afternoon, hopefully bringing some brief relief from the heat. And speaking of relief, showers and storms are expected through the upcoming holiday weekend as South Florida can expect the daily dose of showers and storms each afternoon. This will not only bring brief relief on a daily basis, but will also hopefully help put out several of the wildfires across western Miami-Dade. But even with showers returning to the forecast, very light and variable winds across South Florida will help temperatures stay on the steamy side in the middle to low 90s. Unfortunately, it looks like the sweltering heat will stick around through at least the first half of next week. In the tropics, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring the remnants of what was Tropical Storm Arthur as it continues to dump heavy rain across the southeastern US and the Carolinas . And while no development or organization is expected while it remains over land, the leftover moisture from Arthur may actually regenerate into a tropical system once it moves over water off of the Mid-Atlantic coast. The rest of the Atlantic basin looks quiet! Have a wonderful weekend. And happy Father’s day to all dads out there! Erika Delgado / Meteorologist WSVN / ABC Miami","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/steamy-and-stormy-fathers-day-weekend/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Erika Delgado","publishDate":"2026-06-19T11:58:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FBlog-1-12.png%3Fw%3D1024","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"steamy-and-stormy-fathers-day-weekend"},{"id":"fqemwg","archiveId":"jnjryw","title":"1 in custody, several people hospitalized after string of armed carjackings and robberies in SW Miami-Dade","excerpt":"A string of armed carjackings and robberies across Southwest Miami-Dade sent several people to the hospital and led deputies to take one person into custody, authorities said. According to the Miami-Dade Sherif’s Office, the violent chain of events began when deputies found a man beaten and stabbed ","content":"A string of armed carjackings and robberies across Southwest Miami-Dade sent several people to the hospital and led deputies to take one person into custody, authorities said. According to the Miami-Dade Sherif’s Office, the violent chain of events began when deputies found a man beaten and stabbed near a Papa Johns’ at the intersection of Southwest 67th Avenue and 40th Street, at around 8:45 p.m. on Thursday. Detectives said the man’s car was stolen by his attacker. Paramedics transported the victim to an area hospital in critical condition. A short while later, investigators said, deputies responded to a 7-Eleven near Southwest 137th Avenue and 56th Street, as well as a gas station near Southwest 157th Avenue and 88th Street. Surveillance video obtained exclusively by 7News shows a man covered in blood and holding his neck as he walks inside the 7-Eleven begging for help, just moments after he was attacked. Rescue crews transported the victims in both of these incidents to the hospital. Fortunately, they are expected to be OK. As they intensified their search for the person responsible, deputies ended up at a shopping center near Southwest 152nd Avenue and 72nd Street. It was there where, detectives said, they found one of the stolen cars, as well as a man who matched the description of the person they were looking for. After a brief pursuit on foot, the subject ended up in handcuffs. Detectives at this scene were seen collecting evidence as two cars were towed away. It’s unclear whether the subject who was detained was responsible for all of the incidents or whether other people were involved, as MDSO’s Robbery Unit continues to investigate these carjackings and robberies. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/1-in-custody-several-people-hospitalized-after-string-of-armed-carjackings-and-robberies-in-sw-miami-dade/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-19T11:50:39.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260619_SWMD_strip_mall_carjacking_scene.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"1-in-custody-several-people-hospitalized-after-string-of-armed-carjackings-and-robberies-in-sw-miami"},{"id":"i0tmn7","archiveId":"noa178","title":"Hide the clippers: Wynwood is hosting a Ronaldo Nazário lookalike contest","excerpt":"Passersby should prepare to see some of the most diabolical haircuts known to man.","content":"Passersby should prepare to see some of the most diabolical haircuts known to man.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/a-ronaldo-nazario-lookalike-contest-is-coming-to-miami-40559202/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"B. Scott McLendon","publishDate":"2026-06-18T16:36:54.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FRonaldo-Nazario-in-2002.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hide-the-clippers-wynwood-is-hosting-a-ronaldo-nazrio-lookalike-contest"},{"id":"b78x6p","archiveId":"fi7acu","title":"Following a feisty friendly, a World Cup showdown awaits USA-Australia in Seattle","excerpt":"Seattle (CNN) — Last October’s World Cup warm-up match between the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) and Australians was anything but friendly. Despite just two yellow cards being shown, the game got heated, with tempers boiling over early in the first 45 minutes. So egregious was the physicality in th","content":"Seattle (CNN) — Last October’s World Cup warm-up match between the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) and Australians was anything but friendly. Despite just two yellow cards being shown, the game got heated, with tempers boiling over early in the first 45 minutes. So egregious was the physicality in the eyes of the typically affable Chris Richards, the American defender seethed to reporters after the 2-1 win, “They’re lucky it was a friendly. I was ready to go,” according to The Athletic. “And if (referee Kwinsi Williams) didn’t give me a sh*t yellow in the corner, I probably would’ve killed somebody.” How his players reacted, or their lack of reaction, to the Socceroos’ style of play triggered United States coach Mauricio Pochettino to tap into his primal instinct as a ticked-off manager. He laid into the squad at the break, giving his players a bit of a talking to after the USMNT’s best player, Christian Pulisic, was forced to leave the game with a leg injury. Pochettino’s words that day echo within his team and have become part of USMNT culture ahead of Friday’s crucial Group D kickoff (3 p.m. ET). “‘These guys can’t kick us around!’” US player Sebastian Berhalter recounted the coach’s outburst this week in the buildup to Friday’s tilt between the two teams in Seattle. “They (Australia) were putting in challenges and I think that’s one of the reasons Mauricio had that halftime rant … I think he was right.” Berhalter wasn’t done enlightening the gathered media about what the former Chelsea and Tottenham man has brought to the squad since taking over from Berhalter’s father, Gregg, as the team’s head coach. “One is that we’re American and we don’t take sh*t” the midfielder said. “I think that’s something that he really put in (here). “Even though he’s Argentinian, he has that mindset of like, look, this is what we do and this is who we are and this is what America’s about. So even from the outside perspective, he showed us Americans what we’re about. He really drilled that into us.” Berhalter’s honest talk quickly reached the Socceroos camp. When Australia defender Alessandro Circati was asked about the midfielder’s remarks on Wednesday, he initially laughed and didn’t have a response, but then added, “I mean, we don’t take it either. I think we’re just out there to play a game of football, to win and to do our best. And yeah, it doesn’t matter what he said.” The match will no doubt follow a similar theme to that game last fall, with both sides leaning into their physicality and willingness to ride the fine line between bossing play and racking up cards. Circati rightfully noted the two national teams are more similar than different. “We’re a very big team, a very physical team. Even players, which maybe you look at and they’re not the biggest players, I think they’re very, very physical. People go into challenges giving 100 percent. And if anything, I wouldn’t see it any less physical than the last game because now there’s big stakes on the line.” American Tim Weah, who may see more playing time Friday with Pulisic nursing a calf injury, dittoed Circati this week when asked about the hype surrounding the showdown. “When you look at the Australian team, they’re a young team that has a lot of fight, a lot of grit, and a lot of hunger, just like us,” the forward said. “We respect them in the same way that we respect any other opponent. “I think it’s going to be a lovely game.” Will he or won’t he play? Fans are rightly questioning if Pulisic will be able to go against the Australians. The captain, whose skill and flair have propelled him to be the face of the team for years, is nursing a left calf injury and has spent most of the week training on his own away from his teammates. Somewhat lost in the euphoria of the Americans’ dominating win over Paraguay in the US’ first match in Group D play was Pulisic’s quiet substitution at halftime. After all, the team was up 3-0 at the break, fully in command with fans elated with the team’s tournament debut. “Captain America” was causing major problems for Los Guaraníes’ backline in the first 45 minutes – creatively orchestrating the early opener and then exposing the vulnerable Paraguayan defense again to pick out striker Folarin Balogun for the Americans’ second goal. On Thursday, Pochettino said the AC Milan star was giving a “fantastic effort” to heal and had improved since last Friday but was still “evolving.” Pochettino, of course, would want to keep the Aussies on their toes about whether America’s generational talent would play. But after the 27-year-old was controversially forced out of the October match, no doubt the most capped player on the squad (87 appearances) would like another crack at the Socceroos on the biggest stage of them all.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/following-a-feisty-friendly-a-world-cup-showdown-awaits-usa-australia-in-seattle/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-19T12:28:36.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260619_Team_USA_vs_Australia_World_Cup.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"following-a-feisty-friendly-a-world-cup-showdown-awaits-usa-australia-in-seattle"},{"id":"g4ykqp","archiveId":"fgq2jl","title":"4 wildfires burning across Miami-Dade as crews fight the flames","excerpt":"As of Thursday, four total wildfires have burned more than 16,000 acres of land, which is bigger than the city of Hialeah.","content":"As of Thursday, four total wildfires have burned more than 16,000 acres of land, which is bigger than the city of Hialeah.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/4-wildfires-burning-across-miami-dade-as-crews-fight-the-flames/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-19T03:19:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F161301fa-590b-49fd-bec3-3a2ff07e69d4%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fd7d553afbc2723148d8c72000c28923c%2F5ce6ea27fd580e0bbcd0e7c8762e832b.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"4-wildfires-burning-across-miami-dade-as-crews-fight-the-flames"},{"id":"pxcqxj","archiveId":"42y8s5","title":"‘Red, White & Grove: 250 United’ to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Peacock Park","excerpt":"Coconut Grove will mark Independence Day with a special celebration this year as the community joins the nation in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. Red, White & Grove: 250 United will take place Saturday, July 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Peacock Park, bringing together live music, family activi","content":"Coconut Grove will mark Independence Day with a special celebration this year as the community joins the nation in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. Red, White & Grove: 250 United will take place Saturday, July 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Peacock Park, bringing together live music, family activities, local dining and a waterfront fireworks […] The post ‘Red, White & Grove: 250 United’ to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Peacock Park first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/red-white-grove-250-united-to-celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary-at-peacock-park/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"William Kress","publishDate":"2026-06-18T20:10:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGROVE-FOURTH.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"red-white-grove-250-united-to-celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary-at-peacock-park"},{"id":"u7xrf2","archiveId":"b114sj","title":"Clerk’s Office Receives Four National Achievement Awards from NACo","excerpt":"I am proud to announce that my office has been honored with four 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing our commitment to innovation, transparency, and providing exceptional service to the residents of Miami-Dade County. Two awards were presented in the","content":"I am proud to announce that my office has been honored with four 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing our commitment to innovation, transparency, and providing exceptional service to the residents of Miami-Dade County. Two awards were presented in the category of Civic Education and Public Information. The first recognizes […] The post Clerk’s Office Receives Four National Achievement Awards from NACo first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-dade-county/clerks-office-receives-four-national-achievement-awards-from-naco/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Juan Fernandez-Barquin","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:36:31.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-template-2-21.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"clerks-office-receives-four-national-achievement-awards-from-naco"},{"id":"4h98yg","archiveId":"uqcs1r","title":"In mosquitos, viruses fight to stand out from the crowd","excerpt":"Illustration created using ChatGPT Inside every mosquito is a hidden ecosystem of viruses and this may help determine which diseases they spread, according to new research published in Nature Communications. Mosquitoes are best known for transmitting viruses like dengue, malaria and yellow fever. In","content":"Illustration created using ChatGPT Inside every mosquito is a hidden ecosystem of viruses and this may help determine which diseases they spread, according to new research published in Nature Communications. Mosquitoes are best known for transmitting viruses like dengue, malaria and yellow fever. In a global study of the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti, scientists uncovered […] The post In mosquitos, viruses fight to stand out from the crowd first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/florida-international-university/in-mosquitos-viruses-fight-to-stand-out-from-the-crowd/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Florida International University","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:16:35.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmosquito-w-viruses.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"in-mosquitos-viruses-fight-to-stand-out-from-the-crowd"},{"id":"4jc4sh","archiveId":"wmmd2c","title":"NANA Talk: Guest Gasline Dessources of Lavish Touches Hair And Spa Inc and Threaded By Lavish Inc","excerpt":"In this episode, host Leroy Jones, Executive Director of Neighbors & Neighbors, Inc. sits down with Gasline Dessources, entrepreneur and owner of Lavish Touches Hair and Spa Inc. and Threaded By Lavish Inc., for an inspiring conversation about business ownership, beauty, and building a successful br","content":"In this episode, host Leroy Jones, Executive Director of Neighbors & Neighbors, Inc. sits down with Gasline Dessources, entrepreneur and owner of Lavish Touches Hair and Spa Inc. and Threaded By Lavish Inc., for an inspiring conversation about business ownership, beauty, and building a successful brand. Gasline shares her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of growing […] The post NANA Talk: Guest Gasline Dessources of Lavish Touches Hair And Spa Inc and Threaded By Lavish Inc first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/kendallgazette/nana-talk-guest-gasline-dessources-of-lavish-touches-hair-and-spa-inc-and-threaded-by-lavish-inc/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-18T17:08:24.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FNANA-Talk_-Guest-Gasline-Dessources-of-Lavish-Touches-Hair-And-Spa-Inc-and-Threaded-By-Lavish-Inc-2-41-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"nana-talk-guest-gasline-dessources-of-lavish-touches-hair-and-spa-inc-and-threaded-by-lavish-inc"},{"id":"g1qj5k","archiveId":"r7vj48","title":"The Obama Presidential Center and Library opens in Chicago","excerpt":"After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.The sprawling 20-acre campus is located blocks from Lake Michigan and just south of the Griffith Museum of Science and Industry. It sit","content":"After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.The sprawling 20-acre campus is located blocks from Lake Michigan and just south of the Griffith Museum of Science and Industry. It sits at the east end of Midway Plaisance, where a public watch party is being hosted on the center's grand opening for invited guests on June 18.The site was chosen for the Obama family's deep roots in the neighborhood, both in their lives before political prominence and after President Obama's meteoric rise to lead the nation. More than just a library, it's a community center meant to bring people from all over Chicago, the nation and the world together in honor of President Obama's legacy and work.See the full story here.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/obama-presidential-center-library-opens-chicago/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Sara  Tenenbaum","publishDate":"2026-06-17T17:52:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F05%2F3f84e53a-483e-4577-b6da-6a3d0bd8053c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F46a3fc6ac263d605862c9bebc5b7e139%2Fobama-center-still.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-obama-presidential-center-and-library-opens-in-chicago"},{"id":"qh0zzd","archiveId":"rop058","title":"World Cup fever takes over Bayfront Park as fans cheer on their teams","excerpt":"One week has passed since the FIFA World Cup started, and South Florida is doing what they do best. Soccer fans have been uniting and blending each other’s cultures ever since the tournament got underway. “I love Mexico,” said a fan of the Canadian soccer team in a show of solidarity to Mexico fans.","content":"One week has passed since the FIFA World Cup started, and South Florida is doing what they do best. Soccer fans have been uniting and blending each other’s cultures ever since the tournament got underway. “I love Mexico,” said a fan of the Canadian soccer team in a show of solidarity to Mexico fans. “I feel like it’s so great to see that, a community like, like how a game can just bring so many people together,” said soccer fan Paulina de Lalaima. From Wednesday night’s thrilling Colombia game to a Canada-Qatar blowout on Thursday, Fan Fest at Bayfront Park has shown it all. “I’m happy to see us win our first World Cup game, and amazing,” said fan David Faustini. “Golazo, golazo, golazo,” said another soccer fan. “It don’t even matter, because Spain gonna win. It don’t even matter,” said a third soccer fan. Fans shared their experience at Fan Fest. “It’s a vibe, let me tell you. It’s really fun, there is a lot of different things to do,” said a soccer fan. Visitors from all over the world are also taking in the World Cup madness by representing their teams. ‘I’m from New Zealand,” said a soccer fan. “I’m from England,” said fan Frank Ilett. “You know, you saw Mexico shirts, you saw England shirts, like literally all over the world.” For many people, soccer isn’t just a sport. It’s tradition, family bonding and opportunity. “I think that this has been the healthiest period in North America in the last 20 years. I’ve never seen more humanity, more love, people coming together,” said fan Travis Peterson. “I love this. I am hooked. I’ve been out here for every Canada game. I’m gonna go march with the Scots on Monday. I think this is just such a beautiful thing, and I am so happy right now.” Soccer fans can catch the World Cup fun and watch the matches on WSVN-7.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/world-cup-fever-takes-over-bayfront-park-as-fans-cheer-on-their-teams/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-19T03:04:16.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-World-Cup-fever-takes-over-at-Bayfront-Park-as-fans-cheer-on-their-teams.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-fever-takes-over-bayfront-park-as-fans-cheer-on-their-teams"},{"id":"4xxqc9","archiveId":"kgmkvo","title":"Trump's goals for the Iran war and what he's saying now","excerpt":"Washington &mdash; Hours after the U.S. launched its war against Iran in late February, President Trump laid out an aggressive list of war aims. He pledged to \"destroy their missiles,\" prevent the regime from rebuilding its nuclear program and set the stage for Iranians to \"take over\" the country's ","content":"Washington &mdash; Hours after the U.S. launched its war against Iran in late February, President Trump laid out an aggressive list of war aims. He pledged to \"destroy their missiles,\" prevent the regime from rebuilding its nuclear program and set the stage for Iranians to \"take over\" the country's government.A week into the conflict, he wrote on Truth Social: \"There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!\"Now, as the Trump administration touts a newly signed memorandum of understanding to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and jumpstart nuclear talks, the president has backed off some of those ambitions. Mr. Trump told reporters this week it's \"OK\" for Iran to keep some of its ballistic missiles. He said he isn't in a hurry to recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, and isn't vying for \"regime change\" in Iran. The memorandum of understanding also leaves most specifics on the fate of Iran's nuclear program to be determined in additional negotiations over the next 60 days.The president also shared some praise for Iran's current leadership.\"We're dealing with people that I think are very rational people, and they were nice to deal with,\" Mr. Trump said of Iran's current leadership during an event at the G7 summit in France on Tuesday, noting that some prior Iranian leaders were killed during the war. \"They were strong people, smart people. &hellip; They're not radicalized and they're looking to help their country.\" Here's what the president and top administration officials have said about key issues related to Iran, then and now:Eliminating ballistic missilesTrump, Feb. 28: \"We're going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground. It will be totally, again, obliterated.\"Secretary of State Marco Rubio, March 2: \"I'm telling you what the objectives of this operation are. The objectives of this operation are to destroy their ballistic missile capability and make sure they can't rebuild it, and make sure that they can't hide behind that to have a nuclear program. That's the objective of the mission.\"Trump, June 17: \"If other countries have them, it's a little bit unfair for [Iran] not to have some. A ballistic missile is not the same thing as what we're talking about, when we talk nuclear. But if Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and they all have some &mdash; in relative proportion, I think it's OK.\"Context: While Mr. Trump has said preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his primary goal, the administration and U.S. allies in the Middle East have long raised concerns about threats posed by Iran's conventional military &mdash; especially its ballistic missiles, which can reach Israel and U.S. allies and military assets around the region. Throughout the war, U.S. forces heavily targeted Iran's missile stockpile and missile factories.The U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding does not make any references to ballistic missiles, though Mr. Trump said Wednesday his administration will work on a \"parallel effort\" with Persian Gulf countries to address Iran's conventional missiles and other \"non-nuclear issues.\"Mr. Trump argued Wednesday that most of Iran's missile stockpile was either destroyed or buried under rubble during the war. But he suggested he isn't looking to fully eliminate Iran's ballistic missiles.He also appeared to mock some hawkish Trump supporters who want the country's missile program to be more thoroughly decimated. \"I have guys &mdash; I like some of these guys, but I don't think they're smart &mdash; 'Sir, you shouldn't let them have any missiles.' I said: 'Well, what am I going to do? Am I going to let Saudi Arabia have missiles, but they can't have them?' &hellip; It doesn't work that way.\"\"Nuclear dust\"Trump, April 17: \"The USA will get all nuclear dust &mdash; you know what the nuclear dust is? That was that white, powdery substance created by our B2 bombers, those great B2 bombers, late one evening 7 months ago.\"Trump, April 26: \"We have to take that nuclear dust. We're going to take it, and that's part of our negotiation with Iran. We don't want them to have it.\"Trump, June 16: \"What's happening is that at an appropriate time &mdash; there's no rush at all. We have cameras from space on it. We know everybody that goes there, which is, like, nobody. The B2 bombers hit it. The entire mountain collapsed inside it. It's a very tough excavation. Nobody else can do it, but us, and probably China. They have the equipment, we have the equipment. We're in no rush, but we get it. And when we get it, we'll destroy it.\"Context: In the years leading up to the war, Iran amassed a stockpile of 60% enriched uranium, which is just a short step away from weapons-grade material. Much of that material was held in a handful of subterranean facilities that were bombed by the U.S. last year, making it difficult to access. During this year's war, the Trump administration strategized on ways to recover the uranium, which the president calls \"nuclear dust.\" An operation to dig through the rubble and take the material would have been among the most challenging and risky special operations missions in U.S. history, experts say.In the memorandum of understanding, the U.S. and Iran \"agreed to resolve the disposition of stockpiled enriched material\" in their talks over the next 60 days. The \"minimum methodology\" is \"down-blending\" the uranium to a lower level of purity onsite, under the International Atomic Energy Agency's supervision.But Mr. Trump suggested this week taking the material is not an urgent task, expressing doubt that Iran can recover it. He said Wednesday \"we'd like to get it psychologically, but nobody's touching it.\"Uranium enrichmentTrump, Feb. 27: \"They want to enrich a little bit. You don't have to enrich when you have that much oil. &hellip; I say, no enrichment. Not 20%, 30%. They always want 20%, 30%. &hellip; They want it for civil. I think it's uncivil.\"Trump, June 14: The final deal must permanently ensure that Iran \"can only enrich for nonmilitary purposes\" and \"can never go beyond a certain amount,\" the president said in an interview with The New York Times in which he said he wants a suspension on uranium enrichment for 15 or 20 years.Trump, June 17: \"I've said to them always: 'You have probably the third-largest oil reserves in the world. What the hell do you need nuclear for?' &hellip; It is a little hard, though, when you say that somebody wants it, other people have it, other adjoining states have it, and you're not letting them have it for purposes of electricity and things like that. It's always a little tough. You have to use a little common sense.\"Vice President JD Vance, June 18: \"The Obama nuclear deal allowed enrichment. Ours will not.\"Context: Iran has long refused to fully give up its uranium enrichment program. Iranian officials insist the program is intended for peaceful purposes, and as recently as last year, U.S. intelligence agencies found Iran was not actively building a nuclear weapon, though Iran has enriched uranium in recent years to levels well beyond what's necessary for most non-military purposes.The 2015 nuclear deal inked by the Obama administration allowed Iran to keep enriching uranium to 3.67%, significantly below the 90% used for bombs, with limits on the size of Iran's stockpile and the number and types of centrifuges Iran could operate. That structure drew criticism at the time, and Mr. Trump withdrew the U.S. from the deal during his first term in office.Prior to the outbreak of war, Mr. Trump said he wanted Iran to agree to \"no enrichment.\"The U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding leaves specifics on uranium enrichment for later, saying only that the two countries \"agreed to discuss the issue of enrichment and other mutually agreed matters related to the Islamic Republic of Iran's nuclear needs.\" It's unclear what a final deal could look like. Mr. Trump suggested this week it could be \"hard\" to get Iran to fully give up its nuclear program, but Vance suggested the president's red line of no enrichment is still in place.Regime changeTrump, addressing the Iranian people in a video on Truth Social on Feb. 28: \"Take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will be, probably, your only chance for generations.\"Trump, March 29: \"We've had regime change, if you look already, because the one regime was decimated, destroyed, they're all dead. The next regime is mostly dead, and the third regime, we're dealing with different people than anybody's dealt with before. It's a whole different group of people. So I would consider that regime change.\"Trump, June 16: \"You talk about regime change. I never cared about regime change.\"Context: In the war's opening hours, Mr. Trump explicitly framed it as an opportunity for the Iranian people to overthrow the Islamic Republic, which has governed Iran since 1979. After Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes, Mr. Trump said he wanted a role in picking Iran's next leader, and was \"disappointed\" by the decision to elevate Khamenei's son to the post of supreme leader.More recently, as the Iranian regime has remained in place, Mr. Trump offered a slightly different view, arguing the killing of prior Iranian leaders was effectively a form of \"regime change.\"Frozen assets and sanctions reliefTrump, May 27: \"No, we're not talking about any easing of sanctions or giving money. No sanctions, no money, no nothing.\"Trump, June 17: \"It's not our money, it's their money. And we froze it at a certain point in time, I guess we're going to have to give it back.\"Context: A key issue for Iran is the removal &mdash; or suspension &mdash; of intense U.S. sanctions that have hobbled Iran's economy and frozen its assets, many of which date back to the \"maximum pressure\" campaign in Mr. Trump's first term or even earlier. The Obama-era nuclear deal lifted sanctions in exchange for limits on Iran's nuclear program, an arrangement Mr. Trump argued in 2018 gave Iran \"many billions of dollars.\"This week's memorandum of understanding says the U.S. will lift \"all types of sanctions\" against Iran on an \"agreed-upon schedule as part of the final deal.\" The Trump administration has said no sanctions will be removed or assets unfrozen unless Iran demonstrates compliance.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/trump-goals-iran-war-and-what-hes-saying-now-nuclear-missiles-regime-change/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Zak  Hudak","publishDate":"2026-06-19T00:40:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F424e3acb-5f38-4ed8-8a6e-87370ec8a311%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F165acd88dde0755b3941f0c2ebd793f9%2Fap26169796139456.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"trumps-goals-for-the-iran-war-and-what-hes-saying-now"},{"id":"m381ed","archiveId":"nedi82","title":"The Be Strong Intl. Show: Host Michelle Shirley with Guest Al Maulini, Founder of Private Wealth Management of Coral Gables","excerpt":"On this episode of The BeStrong Intl. Show, host Michelle Shirley sits down with Al Maulini, Founder of Private Wealth Management of Coral Gables, for an insightful conversation about financial planning, wealth management, and building a lasting legacy. Al shares his journey in the financial service","content":"On this episode of The BeStrong Intl. Show, host Michelle Shirley sits down with Al Maulini, Founder of Private Wealth Management of Coral Gables, for an insightful conversation about financial planning, wealth management, and building a lasting legacy. Al shares his journey in the financial services industry and discusses the importance of developing a personalized […] The post The Be Strong Intl. Show: Host Michelle Shirley with Guest Al Maulini, Founder of Private Wealth Management of Coral Gables first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/coral-gables-news/the-be-strong-intl-show-host-michelle-shirley-with-guest-al-maulini-founder-of-private-wealth-management-of-coral-gables/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-18T17:03:46.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FThe-Be-Strong-Intl.-Show_-Guest-Al-Maulini-Founder-of-Private-Wealth-Management-of-Coral-Gables-1-51-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-be-strong-intl-show-host-michelle-shirley-with-guest-al-maulini-founder-of-private-wealth-manage"},{"id":"mfv70v","archiveId":"igarak","title":"Coconut Grove Sailing Club Secures Historic 40-Year Lease with City of Miami","excerpt":"The Coconut Grove Sailing Club has secured a landmark 40-year lease approval with the City of Miami, ensuring long-term stability for the historic waterfront institution and reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the Coconut Grove community. Approved by the City of Miami Commission following month","content":"The Coconut Grove Sailing Club has secured a landmark 40-year lease approval with the City of Miami, ensuring long-term stability for the historic waterfront institution and reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the Coconut Grove community. Approved by the City of Miami Commission following months of collaboration and engagement with City leadership, the new […] The post Coconut Grove Sailing Club Secures Historic 40-Year Lease with City of Miami first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/coconut-grove-sailing-club-secures-historic-40-year-lease-with-city-of-miami-2/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Bill Kress","publishDate":"2026-06-18T15:48:10.000Z","category":"nightlife","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F0-SAIL-CLUB-LEASE-BBay-News-scaled.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"coconut-grove-sailing-club-secures-historic-40-year-lease-with-city-of-miami"},{"id":"ln8kl6","archiveId":"8cpbmb","title":"Miami Beach police officer \"in good spirits\" after being injured in crash, officials say","excerpt":"A Miami Beach police officer was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday night after being critically injured in a crash, according to officials.According to information provided by the Miami Beach Police Department, the crash was reported at the intersection of 9th Street and Meridian Avenue.The officer ","content":"A Miami Beach police officer was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday night after being critically injured in a crash, according to officials.According to information provided by the Miami Beach Police Department, the crash was reported at the intersection of 9th Street and Meridian Avenue.The officer was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition by a member of Miami Beach Fire Rescue.Later on Wednesday night, officials told CBS News Miami that doctors were assessing her injuries, but she was listed in stable condition.Police confirmed that she was responding to a call for service when the crash occurred.Thursday night, they provided an update saying that the officer is in \"good spirits and surrounded by loved ones as she begins her road to recovery.\" They also said that the circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.No other information has been released, including the officer's identity.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-beach-police-officer-crash-injured-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-19T02:22:31.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2Ff837880a-a44e-4fbc-9df7-b80145bfe61d%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F98fffb0d1a6dc3b961c73f4a7310a222%2Fcbsmiami-miami-beach-officer-crash-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-beach-police-officer-in-good-spirits-after-being-injured-in-crash-officials-say"},{"id":"g42rc8","archiveId":"ky0phl","title":"10 best hotel bars in Miami","excerpt":"From gorgeous waterfront spots to hidden speakeasies with strong cocktails, here are the 10 best hotel bars in Miami.","content":"From gorgeous waterfront spots to hidden speakeasies with strong cocktails, here are the 10 best hotel bars in Miami.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/best-hotel-bars-in-miami-40559238/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Giovanny Gutierrez","publishDate":"2026-06-18T16:12:15.000Z","category":"nightlife","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FBAR-CENTRO-Key-Lime-Cocktail-Social-1-e1781798331365.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"10-best-hotel-bars-in-miami"},{"id":"svseow","archiveId":"ub6sdb","title":"Mayor Eileen Higgins to Represent Miami at London Climate Action Week","excerpt":"Miami will showcase its work on flooding, extreme heat, resilient infrastructure, clean energy, and climate innovation during one of the world’s leading climate convenings. The City of Miami announced last week that Mayor Eileen Higgins will represent Miami at London Climate Action Week 2026, taking","content":"Miami will showcase its work on flooding, extreme heat, resilient infrastructure, clean energy, and climate innovation during one of the world’s leading climate convenings. The City of Miami announced last week that Mayor Eileen Higgins will represent Miami at London Climate Action Week 2026, taking place June 21–26 in London. Mayor Higgins is one of […] The post Mayor Eileen Higgins to Represent Miami at London Climate Action Week first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/mayor-eileen-higgins-to-represent-miami-at-london-climate-action-week/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"City of Mayor Eileen Higgins","publishDate":"2026-06-18T15:28:31.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-template-2-24.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mayor-eileen-higgins-to-represent-miami-at-london-climate-action-week"},{"id":"ykawpq","archiveId":"v2bavq","title":"Jason Momoa finds his best side, embraces Lobo’s chaos with Deco in DC film, ‘Supergirl’","excerpt":"“Supergirl” flies into theaters next week. But coming along for the intergalactic ride — one of Hollywood’s hottest hunks. We are going loco for Jason Momoa’s Lobo, a bounty hunter with ’80s style and killer leather pants. Supergirl is taking flight and she’s bringing plenty of chaos along for the r","content":"“Supergirl” flies into theaters next week. But coming along for the intergalactic ride — one of Hollywood’s hottest hunks. We are going loco for Jason Momoa’s Lobo, a bounty hunter with ’80s style and killer leather pants. Supergirl is taking flight and she’s bringing plenty of chaos along for the ride. The DC adventure follows Kara Zor-El on a galaxy-spanning journey, with Jason Momoa crashing in as boastful bounty hunter Lobo. Alex: “First of all, the look. When you put it on, was there anything that revealed itself to you all suited up?” Jason Momoa: “100%. Just used the wildest creature, I mean, it’s absolutely irreverent, just absolute chaos. The moment I put it on there’s just so much strength and there’s just so much fire.” Alex: “It was giving me 1980s hair magnet Gene Simmons. Did you also feel that too?” Jason Momoa: “Not at all. Lobo wouldn’t know who the [expletive] those guys are.” Lobo may never know the meaning of inside voice but Jason? He’s a lot more lowkey offscreen. Jason Momoa: “I loved every moment of it and I love walking on the set and looking at people look at me and going like, ‘Wow.'” Alex: “Yeah, ’cause every room that he walks into, he owns that.” Jason Momoa: “Oh, my God.” Alex: “So I’m actually wondering how you compare that to being a celebrity, I mean, every room you walk into, you also own that room, whether you like it or not.” Jason Momoa: “It’s very different, that’s a great question. For me, Jason’s like, ‘Ugh.’ Having said that, i love being loud, I’m a Leo so I’m like, ‘I love pink, I love polka-dots, I love big hats.’ But don’t look at me, I don’t want the attention. I’m always slumping around, I don’t like to be like…” Alex: “So inside you’re just a little more humble.” Jason Momoa: “Yeah, but I’m always like that.” And that’s probably good news for South Florida. Alex: “If Lobo were to go to Miami, what do you think would get destroyed first?” Jason Momoa: “He’s definitely blasting down that strip, grabbing up all them cigars, testing them all out.” Alex: “What have you destroyed in Miami?” Intergalactic bounty hunting is one thing. Picking a better side for pictures — another. Jason Momoa: “I don’t know what’s my better side. I’ve never [expletive] done that.” Alex: “What is your best side?” Jason Momoa: “I don’t [expletive] know.” Alex: “Have you ever…?” Jason Momoa: “I guess it depends on if you want a scar face or not so I’m, like, that’s pretty.” Alex: “Do you wanna know?” Jason Momoa: “Yeah.” Alex: “I mean, obviously, all your sides are great but here’s how you find out: get 10 of your favorite pictures of yourself, don’t think about it and then count left and right. That’s how you figure out what your best side is.” Jason Momoa: “Which is on my left — oh, it’s just the way that you…” Alex: “Yeah, like how the picture is set up.” Jason Momoa: “Wow.” Alex: “So there you go.” “Supergirl” blasts into theaters next weekend.","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/jason-momoa-finds-his-best-side-embraces-lobos-chaos-with-deco-in-dc-film-supergirl/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-19T02:14:31.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061827-jason-momoa-supergirl.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"jason-momoa-finds-his-best-side-embraces-lobos-chaos-with-deco-in-dc-film-supergirl"},{"id":"j8kikf","archiveId":"c9cix4","title":"Annual Island SPACE Mango Festival returns to Pembroke Pines with mango-centric workshops to celebrate Father’s Day","excerpt":"June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, and it’s also the peak of mango season. The favorite fruit of the islands is at the heart of the big celebration, and Deco’s got all the juicy details. How sweet it is! It’s time for the annual Mango Festival. Calibe Thompson: “It’s a Mango Festival, it’s a","content":"June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, and it’s also the peak of mango season. The favorite fruit of the islands is at the heart of the big celebration, and Deco’s got all the juicy details. How sweet it is! It’s time for the annual Mango Festival. Calibe Thompson: “It’s a Mango Festival, it’s a mango extravaganza.” At the Island Space Caribbean Museum inside the Broward Mall, they’re getting ready for the big blow-out. Calibe Thompson: “Island SPACE Caribbean Museum is the only pan-caribbean heritage museum in the world, and we wanted to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with the king of all fruit, so we married mangoes and June, and we have our mango celebration.” There’s plenty going on at this party. Calibe Thompson: “You are going to have a family-friendly indoor celebration of all things mango, we have live chef demonstrations, we have dancing, we have vendors.” All you papa’s out there, listen up. The spotlight shines on you, as well. Calibe Thompson: “A new feature called the daddies kingdom, that’s where, because we’re doing this on Father’s Day, fathers get pampered, they can sit on a throne with a crown and scepter, they get all kinds of treats and free gifts.” You’ll come out of the event as an expert on this fabulous fruit. Plenty of mango-centric workshops are on hand. First thing you’ll learn, there are a lot of different mangoes out there. Calibe Thompson: “I can tell you we had a container of mangoes brought in from Jamaica, so we’ll have about a dozen varieties from the Caribbean, and in our mango walk, you can see dozens of varieties from South Florida and elsewhere.” One of the chefs who’ll be whipping up some mango magic is local legend, Chef Irie. Chef Irie: “This is my first time participating in the festival, so I’m happy to be here this year.” Chefs come up with a dish that sounds like heaven. Chef Irie: “Spiced shrimp with a mango butter sauce, a mango relish.” Once you see Irie’s masterpiece on the plate, you’ll know why these three words are his motto. Chef Irie: “Mango is life.” The Island SPACE Mango Festival goes down this Sunday at Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines. FOR MORE INFO:Island SPACE Mango FestivalCharles F. Dodge City Center601 City Ctr WyPembroke Pines, FL 33025Website","url":"https://wsvn.com/uncategorized/annual-island-space-mango-festival-returns-to-pembroke-pines-with-mango-centric-workshops-to-celebrate-fathers-day/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-19T02:09:17.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-Annual-Island-SPACE-Mango-Festival-returns-to-Pembroke-Pines-with-mango-centric-workshops-to-celebrate-Fathers-Day.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"annual-island-space-mango-festival-returns-to-pembroke-pines-with-mango-centric-workshops-to-celebra"},{"id":"wze71d","archiveId":"mehcqj","title":"Miami Central students prepare for life changing trip to Zimbabwe amid funding challenges","excerpt":"A group of South Florida students is preparing to travel more than 8,000 miles to Zimbabwe next Wednesday, though organizers say reaching their fundraising goals has become increasingly difficult this year.Ten students from Miami Central Senior High School are scheduled to spend 18 days in the count","content":"A group of South Florida students is preparing to travel more than 8,000 miles to Zimbabwe next Wednesday, though organizers say reaching their fundraising goals has become increasingly difficult this year.Ten students from Miami Central Senior High School are scheduled to spend 18 days in the country as part of the Blindfolded International Student Cultural Exchange Program (BISCEP). The initiative aims to provide students with cultural immersion and foster global relationships.\"I'm really excited but also a tad bit nervous,\" said 11th grader Shonneice Ferris.For student Samir Rios, the trip offers a chance to engage with a new community. \"The most anticipated thing that I'm looking forward to is most likely the students and the kids,\" Rios said.During the 18-day excursion, students plan to attend local schools, volunteer at an orphanage, and visit sites including Victoria Falls. \"The first week we're going to be going to school in Zimbabwe,\" Ferris said.Despite the program's history of successful trips, BISCEP founder Edwin Sheppard said fundraising efforts have stalled. Many longtime donors have reduced their contributions due to budget constraints.\"A lot of our donors, our past donors, have not been able to donate what they've donated in the past,\" Sheppard said. \"A lot of budget cuts, and so we're still struggling to raise all of the funding.\"Organizers confirmed the trip will proceed as scheduled despite the financial hurdles.\"This is two different schools, two different sides of the world and two different continents, and I think we're going to do something amazing out of this,\" Rios said.The students are scheduled to depart next Wednesday. Organizers continue to seek donations to cover the remaining costs. Those interested in supporting the Miami Central Senior High students can find more information at biscep.org.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-central-students-life-changing-trip-to-zimbabwe/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Tania  Francois","publishDate":"2026-06-19T00:16:21.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2F1c546fc0-8b6e-4af3-84d4-55de207259e7%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ff06bf94e424e89d4ebb3d1629aef86f6%2Fsnapshot-20.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-central-students-prepare-for-life-changing-trip-to-zimbabwe-amid-funding-challenges"},{"id":"9sq2mg","archiveId":"qznxgu","title":"Miami house surveillance camera footage shows porch pirate appearing to follow UPS delivery driver","excerpt":"Surveillance footage from a Miami-area home captured a suspect appearing to tail a delivery driver before stealing Father's Day gifts from a porch, highlighting a trend of increasingly bold package theft tactics.David Tirri's home cameras recorded the incident, which occurred roughly two minutes aft","content":"Surveillance footage from a Miami-area home captured a suspect appearing to tail a delivery driver before stealing Father's Day gifts from a porch, highlighting a trend of increasingly bold package theft tactics.David Tirri's home cameras recorded the incident, which occurred roughly two minutes after a delivery was made. The video shows a silver SUV, which appeared to have been following the delivery truck, pulling into the driveway.\"Those packages have a sentimental value to the people you stole them from,\" Tirri said. \"You have no idea what you're taking. You have no idea who you're hurting by taking those packages.\"Tirri expressed shock at the thief's lack of urgency.\"Parking in our front driveway. Getting out of the vehicle with a cigarette in his hand. Walks up to our front door and takes the packages and simply walks back out,\" Tirri said.Retired Miami police Chief Jorge Colina reviewed the footage and noted that the theft fits a pattern of increasingly precise criminal activity.\"This driver is being followed. This person is looking for the right time to strike,\" Colina said. \"They want to try to get it out as quickly as possible before you come home or before you call your neighbor and say, 'Do me a favor. We have a package.'\"Colina suggested that delivery drivers who suspect they are being followed should navigate to a public space.\"You should try to turn into a shopping center. If they turn in with you, pull in, wait a moment, let them park, and then leave. If that car pulls out and follows you, then clearly you need to call the police,\" Colina said.UPS stated that its drivers are trained to remain aware of their surroundings. Meanwhile, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service said it provides training for package carriers on how to handle being followed and encourages neighbors to report vehicles trailing delivery drivers.For residents concerned about future thefts, Colina recommended creating the illusion of occupancy when away, such as leaving a car in the driveway or placing a pair of worn shoes outside the front door.The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the incident. Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding the individual in the footage to contact law enforcement.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/caught-on-camera-miami-porch-pirate-follows-ups-driver/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steve  Maugeri","publishDate":"2026-06-19T00:00:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F6650bcc3-1d8c-4c27-bf3e-02eef76053f8%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3ccce6c86c0808b20d5fcf2eed2fd44c%2Fsnapshot-19.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-house-surveillance-camera-footage-shows-porch-pirate-appearing-to-follow-ups-delivery-driver"},{"id":"t3897v","archiveId":"awry40","title":"Miami has a new cocktail bar with lobster nuggets and DJs","excerpt":"A new Miami bar and lounge has opened in Wynwood with elevated tapas, craft cocktails, and DJs that actually encourage dancing.","content":"A new Miami bar and lounge has opened in Wynwood with elevated tapas, craft cocktails, and DJs that actually encourage dancing.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/miami-has-a-new-cocktail-bar-with-lobster-nuggets-and-djs-40559210/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Jose D. Duran","publishDate":"2026-06-18T14:47:11.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FSFW20005.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-has-a-new-cocktail-bar-with-lobster-nuggets-and-djs"},{"id":"79j5j","archiveId":"20vsvt","title":"Indulge in luxury at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa this summer","excerpt":"Money’s tight these days. Everybody’s looking to get the biggest bang for their buck. A high-end go-to spot in Aventura is offering up a really good deal, with a ton of perks. If you’re ready to be indulged, this is where you want to be. JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa wants to pamper you","content":"Money’s tight these days. Everybody’s looking to get the biggest bang for their buck. A high-end go-to spot in Aventura is offering up a really good deal, with a ton of perks. If you’re ready to be indulged, this is where you want to be. JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa wants to pamper you this summer. Kyle Simmons: “Indulgence At Every Turn’ is truly a turn-key vacation package and it’s unlike anything else in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.” This trip to heaven will run you $469 per person, but it’s the perfect way to get away from it all. Kyle Simmons: “It’s our best effort at trying to give every family an affordable escape in a luxury resort right here in everybody’s backyard.” You can leave your cares at home when you come here. Kyle Simmons: “From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, it is an all-in, no worries vacation package.” Be sure to come hungry. There’ll be plenty for you to chow down on. Kyle Simmons: “From your very first meal with us, it’s all-in dining, so breakfast, lunch, dinner, no additional cost for that.” Be sure you and your family bring your bathing suits. You’re gonna need them when you ride the wild surf. Kyle Simmons: “It’s a five-acre water park, Tidal Cove. It’s the largest in all of Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and you’re gonna get four admissions to that water park daily with your stay with us.” You can even hit the links if you want. Kyle Simmons: “When you go out to our golf courses, we have two separate championship golf courses. You get a 25% discount on golf as well with the offer.” If outdoor exercise isn’t your thing, not to worry. They’ll have you moving your body indoors. Kyle Simmons: “We have complementary adult fitness classes. There are up to 10 per day that are included in your stay here at the resort.” After you spend your day under the sun, it’s time for dinner. That’s a tasty experience, for sure. Kyle Simmons: “In the evening, you have a very special menu at Corsair that you can choose from as well. It’s a complementary appetizer, entree, and dessert.” Whether you’re visiting South Florida or just looking for a cool stay-cation, “Indulgence at Every Turn” checks all your boxes. Kyle Simmons: “It allows families to really book a vacation and not really worry about taking out their credit card every time that they want to do something on the property.” FOR MORE INFO:JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa19999 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180Website","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/luxury-resort-perks-miami/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-19T02:03:33.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-JW-Turnberry-Marriott.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"indulge-in-luxury-at-jw-marriott-miami-turnberry-resort-spa-this-summer"},{"id":"jp9peq","archiveId":"m76h6n","title":"From ‘Send Help’ to ‘Michael’: Deco looks back at 2026’s standout films","excerpt":"It’s hard to believe, but we’re almost halfway through 2026. It’s been a pretty solid year for movies, from horror thrillers, alien encounters, to animal tearjerkers and blockbusters. Here’s a look back at some of this year’s best films, so far. Dylan O’Brien: “Have you tried making a distress signa","content":"It’s hard to believe, but we’re almost halfway through 2026. It’s been a pretty solid year for movies, from horror thrillers, alien encounters, to animal tearjerkers and blockbusters. Here’s a look back at some of this year’s best films, so far. Dylan O’Brien: “Have you tried making a distress signal or a bigger fire?” Shock, awe, and eerily impressive chemistry. Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien got down and dirty in the survival horror “Send Help”, and fans ate it up! Inde Navarrette: “I love you so so so so much.” The horror genre isn’t just scary good, it’s shockingly profitable. Films like Obsession, Backrooms, and Hokum proving original storytelling doesn’t just have audiences on the edge of their seats, it leaves them wanting more. Ryan Gosling: “So I met an alien. He’s kinda growing on me. At least he’s not growing in me.” From spooky to sci-fi. If the goal of “Project Hail Mary” was to make this year’s first blockbuster, mission accomplished. The epic adventure starring Ryan Gosling delivers a visually stunning space odyssey that’s both thrilling and heartwarming. Emily Blunt: “What are you gonna do?” Josh O’Connor: “Full disclosure to the whole world.” While “Project Hail Mary” was universally acclaimed, the other major extraterrestrial film was a little less than extraordinary. ‘Disclosure Day’ has an out-of-this-world cast and director, but the film can be polarizing. It may not be Steven Spielberg’s best work, but it’s definitely worth watching. Alfred Molina: “I can deduce that the cleaning lady and the juvenile share a similar affliction.” Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, and an octopus voiced by Alfred Molina tug at your heartstrings in “Remarkably Bright Creatures.” The Netflix family drama explores themes of grief and connection, anchored by Field’s charming performance. Bring the tissues! Julia Louis-Dreyfus: “Our shepherd was murdered. And we will solve the crime.” Another animal tearjerker? The Sheep Detectives! The mystery-comedy starring Hugh Jackman and a voice cast that includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Bryan Cranston is both touching and surprisingly deep. In other words, it’s baaaahhhh-ry good. Anne Hathaway: “Hello!” Stanley Tucci: “Well, look what TJ Maxx dragged in.” When it comes to major blockbusters… Jaafar Jackson: “You know what I’m after?” Miles Teller: “You wanna be the biggest star in the world.” …It doesn’t get any bigger or better than “Michael” and “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt delivered a stellar sequel. And “Michael” continues to energize fans and electrify the box office, making it the highest grossing bio-pic off all time. There are still other movies to look forward to this year like The Odyssey, Practical Magic 2, and Dune Part 3.","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/from-send-help-to-michael-deco-looks-back-at-2026s-standout-films/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-19T01:40:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-From-Send-Help-to-Michael-Deco-looks-back-at-2026s-standout-films.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"from-send-help-to-michael-deco-looks-back-at-2026s-standout-films"},{"id":"6tmquh","archiveId":"5lbpr1","title":"America's founding documents on display at Museum of Miami","excerpt":"The exhibit is part of the freedom tour celebrating America's 250th.","content":"The exhibit is part of the freedom tour celebrating America's 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The historic museum is extending its hours this summer. The estate is now a place to hang out on Friday nights. The main house is open until 7:30 p.m and the Gardens until 8 p.m. Guests can stroll the stunning gardens during the golden hours. Maria Car","content":"Vizcaya wants to solve your Friday night plans. The historic museum is extending its hours this summer. The estate is now a place to hang out on Friday nights. The main house is open until 7:30 p.m and the Gardens until 8 p.m. Guests can stroll the stunning gardens during the golden hours. Maria Carla Chicuen, Associate Executive Director: “We’ll feature live arts, live music, snacks and bites. The perfect plan to enjoy with a friend, date, family after work on Fridays.” The series is included with your ticket and will end on September 18th. FOR MORE INFO:Vizcaya Museum and Gardens3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129Summer Fridays Website","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/vizcaya-friday-night-plans/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-19T01:34:30.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-Vizcaya-Summer-Nights.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"friday-nights-at-vizcaya-live-arts-music-and-golden-hour-strolls"},{"id":"y8rwrg","archiveId":"rva5zj","title":"Celebrate World Cup in style at Yaya Coastal Cuisine’s waterfront terrace","excerpt":"The World Cup frenzy is going strong here in SoFlo. The next game in the 3-0-5 is happening this Sunday, so Happy Father’s Day to all you football-loving dads out there! You don’t need to head to the stadium to watch the game in style! Deco’s checking out a local restaurant that’s making waves right","content":"The World Cup frenzy is going strong here in SoFlo. The next game in the 3-0-5 is happening this Sunday, so Happy Father’s Day to all you football-loving dads out there! You don’t need to head to the stadium to watch the game in style! Deco’s checking out a local restaurant that’s making waves right here in North Bay Village. Gooool with the flow! FIFA fever is in full swing at Yaya Coastal Cuisine. Rick Sarille, partner at Yaya: “Yaya is a Mediterranean restaurant here on the waterway on the 79th Street Causeway. We’re a hidden gem in this area.” Hidden gem? More like a World Cup watch party paradise! Rick Sarille: “We’re open seven days a week, every day throughout the World Cup, just for the World Cup to make sure we’re catering to our clients that are coming here who wanna see the early games as well as the late games.” Yaya isn’t just airing the games. They’re letting you arrive to watch them in style. Rick Sarille: “This is a unique experience here. You’re able to pull up on the boat—no dockage fee. So you’re able to come up and enjoy yourself on the terrace whether it be for a cocktail, whether you want one of our specials. We have it all.” The restaurant is also rolling out game-day menus, highlighting the cuisines of the different countries competing in the tournament. Rick Sarille: “Each day will have a different highlighted match, and based on that, we’ll have a different menu for that match.” For Colombia, that means things like empanadas, bite-sized croquettas, and patacones with shredded beef. Rick Sarille: “We have a special cocktail menu where our mixologists have prepared special aguardiente cocktails with a guaro sour, as well as a guarojito.” Sitting outside on the terrace offers great views. But if you’re looking to take your FIFA experience up a notch. Rick Sarille: “If you really want a private, vip experience, we have private rooms in the back, which we’re calling our owner’s boxes. The private rooms start at $1,500. They accommodate up to 20 people, and you have a dedicated server, your own private screen, as well as a four-course tasting menu and cocktails of each person’s choice.” The vibes are high. But the rush of cheering on your team is next level. Rick Sarille: “Yaya is by far the best place you can come celebrate the World Cup. You have gorgeous waterfront views. You have a catered experience. You have entertainment. You have everything you could want from day into night.” Yaya has special hours just for the World Cup. The restaurant is open daily from noon to midnight, so you can pop in to watch all the games. 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Volunteers from the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust have been distributing cold water and providi","content":"With a heat advisory in effect for most of the day, efforts are underway across South Florida to help residents and visitors stay safe as heat index temperatures reach between 105 and 110 degrees on Thursday. Volunteers from the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust have been distributing cold water and providing directions to cooling centers for the unhoused in downtown Miami.\"Those are the people we need to reach during an extreme heat day like today,\" said Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.Book warned that these conditions pose significant dangers for those living on the streets, emphasizing that even when temperatures dip slightly below 110 degrees, the heat remains hazardous for those suffering from dehydration.The extreme temperatures are also impacting visitors accustomed to cooler climates. At the FIFA Fan Festival in downtown Miami, attendees sought relief at a shaded wall of fans.\"It's not like this in Virginia, I promise you,\" said visitor Devin Williams. Amy Frew, who is visiting from Scotland, described the conditions as \"quite unbearable\" after refilling her water bottle at a station.Safety measures have also been implemented for youth programs. At the True North Classical Academy's Kendall campus, summer camp staff have adjusted outdoor activities to prioritize child safety.\"We usually try to keep them indoors, just because of the pure heat and the index is just so high,\" said Shawn Ramirez, the camp director.Staff are monitoring children for signs of heat exhaustion, and outdoor play is strictly regulated. \"We do 10 to 12-minute intervals on the outdoor games,\" Ramirez said. \"We put them in the shade, get them some water, then the next group goes out there\".","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-heat-advisory-safety-measures-june-18-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Manuel  Bojorquez","publishDate":"2026-06-18T23:06:22.000Z","category":"culture","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2Ff9d40da2-e407-467e-9d7e-c4549bb64e3c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fe20f08c13038e8d35b736d1021d13b20%2Fgettyimages-2256194417.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-officials-help-residents-and-visitors-as-heat-index-reaches-105-to-110-degrees"},{"id":"z19lon","archiveId":"e8h0y9","title":"Heat advisory in place for South Florida as officials take safety measures to keep people cool","excerpt":"Volunteers from the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust have been distributing cold water and providing directions to cooling centers for the unhoused in downtown Miami.","content":"Volunteers from the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust have been distributing cold water and providing directions to cooling centers for the unhoused in downtown Miami.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/heat-advisory-in-place-for-south-florida-as-officials-take-safety-measures-to-keep-people-cool/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-18T22:56:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2Faeeea7f9-2c17-4f6c-a285-3a092ef4d000%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F1c72573265ad5b156a0e43d9d7c7f205%2Faeedb8097da28afe44979f7af266c4aa.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"heat-advisory-in-place-for-south-florida-as-officials-take-safety-measures-to-keep-people-cool"},{"id":"8a4a53","archiveId":"4zy2h6","title":"Miami high school students to take a trip to Zimbabwe","excerpt":"Ten students from Miami Central Senior High School will spend 18 days in Zimbabwe as part of the Blindfolded International Student Cultural Exchange Program (BISCEP).","content":"Ten students from Miami Central Senior High School will spend 18 days in Zimbabwe as part of the Blindfolded International Student Cultural Exchange Program (BISCEP).","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-high-school-students-to-take-a-trip-to-zimbabwe/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-18T22:51:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F2cea7f30-5f27-4cf5-b070-ef23f7707922%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fbd2245f926d75bef49859d8c485bf6e3%2F304691a563d090e0fbd1f4d6cfed6fb8.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-high-school-students-to-take-a-trip-to-zimbabwe"},{"id":"ctaoa1","archiveId":"1hn9bs","title":"Man arrested for refusing to leave hotel, getting into dispute with staff in Miami Beach","excerpt":"A man is in trouble for trespassing in Miami Beach. Video shows officers taking a man into custody after allegedly getting into a dispute with staff at the Chesterfield Hotel on Collins Avenue, Thursday. Police responded after employees told them the man, who was identified as 30-year-old Hanzo Blue","content":"A man is in trouble for trespassing in Miami Beach. Video shows officers taking a man into custody after allegedly getting into a dispute with staff at the Chesterfield Hotel on Collins Avenue, Thursday. Police responded after employees told them the man, who was identified as 30-year-old Hanzo Blue, was sleeping on furniture inside of an employee-only area and was refusing to leave the property. When officers arrived to the hotel, they found Blue sleeping on a sofa, according to the arrest report. The report goes on to say Blue proceeded to go back to sleep after officers repeatedly ordered him to leave the property. Blue faces charges for trespassing and resisting an officer without violence.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/man-arrested-for-refusing-to-leave-hotel-getting-into-dispute-with-staff-in-miami-beach/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-18T23:34:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-hanzo-blue.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-arrested-for-refusing-to-leave-hotel-getting-into-dispute-with-staff-in-miami-beach"},{"id":"lgjri1","archiveId":"lkdk3e","title":"Kendall porch pirate caught on camera spoiling a Father's Day surprise","excerpt":"It is believed that the thief was following the delivery driver to steal a South Florida's dad's packages.","content":"It is believed that the thief was following the delivery driver to steal a South Florida's dad's packages.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/kendall-porch-pirate-caught-on-camera-spoiling-a-fathers-day-surprise/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-18T22:36:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F7a816b38-0cf8-4125-ac8f-d1adda57e7ef%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fc91c4978a13d0ed11d2186813eef4a98%2Fe681e1acfc9971272b4c96e11fd885e3.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"kendall-porch-pirate-caught-on-camera-spoiling-a-fathers-day-surprise"},{"id":"m3o9cb","archiveId":"uqb0sn","title":"Mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup","excerpt":"(CNN) — The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup this weekend after intervention from the US State Department and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries said in a statement Wednesday that Vozinha’s mother will secure a visa in time for ","content":"(CNN) — The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup this weekend after intervention from the US State Department and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries said in a statement Wednesday that Vozinha’s mother will secure a visa in time for Cape Verde’s match against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami. “All fees have been waived consistent with official policy,” Jeffries said. “Travel arrangements are now being made for mother and son to reunite in Miami.” A State Department official told CNN on Thursday that things are “full steam ahead for travel for the game.” “Consistent with all policies, procedures, and standards, full steam ahead for travel for the game,” the official said. Vozinha said after Cape Verde’s shocking draw with Spain on Monday that his mother was not able to attend the match because she could not afford the bond payment for a visa. “She didn’t manage to be here because of the visa … the money we have to pay for the visa,” he told reporters after the match. “We didn’t manage on time, and I would like her to be here.” Cape Verde is one of 50 countries whose citizens are required by the Trump administration to pay a bond of up to $15,000, because of allegations of high rates of overstaying their visas. When asked about Vozinha’s comments, the official said there was no record of a visa request for the player’s mother. The official also noted that the bond is waived for “all relatives of players.” “The US Department of State has no record of this individual applying for a visa. All relatives of players are eligible for visa bond waivers, and the Department is actively reaching out to this player’s family to assist with visa services,” the official said. A source familiar with the matter said their understanding is that Vozinha’s mother does not currently have an active passport and is in the process of obtaining one. The State Department notes on its website that “the bond requirement will be waived for athletes and team members – including coaches, persons performing a necessary support role, and immediate relatives – who are nationals of countries that are competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and demonstrate that they meet all requirements for the visa.” It’s a whirlwind rise for Vozinha, a 40-year-old who plays in the Portuguese second division. He made seven saves against Spain, stifling the tournament favorites in his country’s first World Cup match. Many expected Vozinha and Cape Verde to be blown away by the European champions, in the vein of Germany beating tournament debutants Curaçao 7-1 on Sunday. Instead, Vozinha and his defenders frustrated the talented Spanish attack for 90 minutes and held on for the most important result in their country’s soccer history. The nation of around 530,000 people celebrated and much of the world danced along with them, leading to a quick rise in fame for the previously unheralded keeper. With some encouragement from a Brazilian broadcaster, Vozinha’s Instagram has grown from around 50,000 followers to more than 9.7 million as of Tuesday afternoon. Cape Verde next takes the field at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday against Uruguay in Miami.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/2026-world-cup/mother-of-cape-verde-goalkeeper-will-be-able-to-watch-her-son-play-in-the-world-cup/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-18T22:58:27.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-vozinha-cape-verde.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mother-of-cape-verde-goalkeeper-will-be-able-to-watch-her-son-play-in-the-world-cup"},{"id":"236yr8","archiveId":"ry4z37","title":"Death penalty opponents, friends argue against upcoming execution for Florida man convicted of murdering his wife","excerpt":"Opponents of the death penalty and friends of Dusty Ray Spencer argued Thursday against his pending execution by lethal injection next week for murdering his wife 34 years ago in Orange County.Spencer, 74, would become the oldest person put to death in Florida since the reinstatement of the death pe","content":"Opponents of the death penalty and friends of Dusty Ray Spencer argued Thursday against his pending execution by lethal injection next week for murdering his wife 34 years ago in Orange County.Spencer, 74, would become the oldest person put to death in Florida since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976, and the ninth man executed in Florida this year. According to court records, Spencer had a violent history with his wife, Karen, before stabbing her to death in the backyard of their home in January 1992. In a conference call Thursday, Jeff Hood, Spencer's spiritual advisor, described the state's pending action as a \"nursing home execution.\"\"The fact that Dusty Ray Spencer is being executed at his age, in his health, says everything we need to know about how haywire this entire system has gone,\" Hood said.In seeking to \"humanize\" Spencer beyond the headlines and mug shots, retired cardiologist Felix Rogers described his friend of 30-years as a survivor of sexual abuse by his father who has overcome substance addictions. While not excusing his crime, Rogers contends Spencer has changed while on Death Row.\"I think if he is to be executed, our own humanity for each one of us will be diminished just a little bit,\" Rogers said. \"Because it means we're admitting we're part of a society that would kill somebody, that would execute a person, despite their many changes. He's not the same person who killed Karen Spencer in 1992.\" Attorney General James Uthmeier recently defended the state's increased use of the death penalty. \"We all take an oath to enforce the law. The people that are being executed have committed some of the most heinous crimes, unspeakable things, many things to women and children,\" Uthmeier said while in Brooksville on May 19.In addition to Spencer's pending execution, Dennis Sochor is scheduled to be put to death on July 14 for the death of an 18-year-old woman he met at a New Year's celebration in a Broward County bar 44 years ago.Sochor is 12 days younger than Spencer, with the executions scheduled 19 days apart.Florida executed 19 men last year, a modern record for the state.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/legal-arguments-against-dusty-ray-spencer-florida-execution/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami  Team","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:52:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2Feca23d1d-24a2-42d3-bd76-04fd66278f46%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F5ad130fe9b36fc1a419712b68008b745%2Fgettyimages-483841158-170667a.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"death-penalty-opponents-friends-argue-against-upcoming-execution-for-florida-man-convicted-of-murder"},{"id":"uriy58","archiveId":"3b24he","title":"Miami-Dade condo residents with disabilities say they are stranded by broken elevator","excerpt":"Residents of a condominium complex near Doral are appealing for help after being stranded on upper floors for more than a month, with an out-of-service elevator.Larry Henson, 83, lives on the fifth floor of the building at 7240 Fontainebleau Boulevard. He says his arthritis makes it impossible to na","content":"Residents of a condominium complex near Doral are appealing for help after being stranded on upper floors for more than a month, with an out-of-service elevator.Larry Henson, 83, lives on the fifth floor of the building at 7240 Fontainebleau Boulevard. He says his arthritis makes it impossible to navigate the stairs, and he and his 76-year-old wife, Sandra Henson, have been relying on family members to deliver food.\"I have arthritis, and I can't get up and down,\" he told CBS News Miami. \"It has been bad. It has been really bad. I don't get up and down. I just walk up and down here on my floor. I have been basically stranded. If it were the 2nd or 3rd floor, I could probably do it. It keeps me from doing anything.\"He added, \"I just don't get up and down, and I feel depressed. It would mean a lot to me to see the elevators fixed. It would be really helpful. It would mean I could be moving around.\"CBS News Miami first reported the service outage at the 7240 building on June 2, noting that the elevator had been non-functional since May 14. While other elevators at the complex &mdash; specifically at buildings 9270 and 9180 &mdash; were also reported down, service at those locations has since been restored.Sandra Henson said, \"I feel horrible. This is terrible. No up and down. Nothing.\" Pointing to her back, she said, \"I have pain right here.\"Atlas Property Management, the building's management company, declined to comment on camera. However, a spokesperson indicated that a defective elevator valve had been replaced and that they are waiting for an inspection by Miami-Dade County. The company stated they are working with the Advance Elevator Company.Antonio Perez, president of Advance Elevator Company, confirmed to CBS News Miami that the valve was replaced Tuesday and said an inspection had been scheduled by the county for next Monday at noon.Late Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson for Miami-Dade County confirmed that a hydraulic valve had been replaced. Daniel Lastra with the county's Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources stated that the elevator company must perform a pressure test, which involves running the unit with weights, before it can pass inspection.\"We are standing by for word from the building's management and have been making ourselves available in an expedited fashion to conduct this pending inspection that would allow the elevator to be operational again,\" Lastra said in a statement.He added, \"The test involves running the elevator with weights inside. Those weights need to be provided by the elevator company for them to perform the test. RER's Elevator Safety Section is on standby for tomorrow morning to be present for the test. However, this is all pending whether the weights actually arrive tomorrow. It may happen as late as Monday or sometime next week.\"Last July, CBS News Miami reported on how there were also problems at one building at the complex when elevator service was out for more than a week, but service was restored after a few weeks.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/fontainebleau-condo-complex-elevator-issues-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Peter  D&#039;Oench","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:29:40.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F76917625-0e7a-426a-bc88-6b03314e273f%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F7e5dd4ef9574c90046d066e8e2c4e518%2Fsnapshot-11.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-condo-residents-with-disabilities-say-they-are-stranded-by-broken-elevator"},{"id":"tr9r57","archiveId":"9crcbw","title":"Hyundai donates $100K to pediatric oncology department at Joe DiMaggio during ‘Hope on Wheels’ event","excerpt":"A South Florida children’s hospital received a generous gift. Hyundai hosted its Hope on Wheels handprint ceremony at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital on Thursday afternoon. Young patients dipped their hands in paint and placed their prints on a special vehicle. The company also presented a $100,000","content":"A South Florida children’s hospital received a generous gift. Hyundai hosted its Hope on Wheels handprint ceremony at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital on Thursday afternoon. Young patients dipped their hands in paint and placed their prints on a special vehicle. The company also presented a $100,000 check, which will go toward childhood cancer research at the hospital.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/hyundai-donates-100k-to-pediatric-oncology-department-at-joe-dimaggio-during-hope-on-wheels-event/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-18T22:57:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-Hyundai-hosts-Hope-on-Wheels-at-Joe-DiMaggio-Childrens-Hospital-to-support-pediatric-cancer-research.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hyundai-donates-100k-to-pediatric-oncology-department-at-joe-dimaggio-during-hope-on-wheels-event"},{"id":"7k1i9a","archiveId":"fb5i0z","title":"Lionel Messi's family says Jorge Messi is receiving medical treatment, asks for \"humanity\"","excerpt":"Lionel Messi's father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness, and his family on Thursday asked the media for \"humanity\" amid rumors about Jorge Messi's health as his son competes in the World Cup.\"Jorge is going through a health situation,\" the Messi family said in a statement.Th","content":"Lionel Messi's father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness, and his family on Thursday asked the media for \"humanity\" amid rumors about Jorge Messi's health as his son competes in the World Cup.\"Jorge is going through a health situation,\" the Messi family said in a statement.The family did not disclose the illness affecting Jorge Messi, 68.\"He is currently under medical observation, recovering and progressing favorably within his current condition,\" the statement said.File image. Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi - holding his son's trophy of 'Best player of the World Cup - following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. Jean Catuffe / Getty Images After Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in its opening World Cup match, Lionel Messi said he was dealing with a difficult personal situation but did not provide further details.The statement, released through Messi's media office, came the same day reports falsely claiming Jorge Messi had died circulated in Argentina.\"At times like these, we ask for responsibility, prudence and humanity,\" the family said. \"A person's health and the peace of mind of their loved ones should not be the subject of speculation or irresponsible media interest.\"The statement said the family would communicate any further developments regarding Jorge Messi's condition.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/lionel-messi-father-jorge-messi-health-treatment-rumors-statement/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-18T18:57:22.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F2267f89f-2d5e-4210-bfad-768909f7ec2c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fdbb8c4221b182fa4630a33a588662923%2Fcbsmiami-lionel-messi-main-new-1234.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lionel-messis-family-says-jorge-messi-is-receiving-medical-treatment-asks-for-humanity"},{"id":"59wm10","archiveId":"lgkev8","title":"Florida man stalked Publix customers with a knife before kicking chickens, sheriff's office says","excerpt":"A Florida man is facing several charges after he was accused of terrifying customers inside a Publix while armed with a knife, according to deputies.The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said John Paul Roberts, 50, of Umatilla, Florida, which is northwest of Orlando, was arrested Wednesday in the Flori","content":"A Florida man is facing several charges after he was accused of terrifying customers inside a Publix while armed with a knife, according to deputies.The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said John Paul Roberts, 50, of Umatilla, Florida, which is northwest of Orlando, was arrested Wednesday in the Florida Keys after the incident that prompted fear from those inside the store.John Paul Roberts Monroe County Sheriff's Office The sheriff's office said that they were called to a Publix in Marathon around 7 p.m. after several people said Roberts would make eye contact with customers and them follow them around the store or out to their vehicles for no apparent reason.Roberts, according to the sheriff's office, was armed with a knife that was sheathed.One customer said they ran from the store, and Roberts continued to follow them. Another customer said Roberts was also seen kicking and swatting chickens outside the store.According to deputies, Roberts failed to identify himself when they arrived. They checked security camera footage, which corroborated the victims' statements, and Roberts was arrested and taken to jail.He was charged with stalking, disturbing the peace and obstruction for failure to identify himself to law enforcement.No injuries were reported.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-man-knife-publix-keys-arrest-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-18T18:32:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F07160e22-6528-4e34-82d0-7fe0f77b93c7%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F08e0827715ac8e433d060d49caf989e6%2Fcbsmiami-john-paul-roberts-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-man-stalked-publix-customers-with-a-knife-before-kicking-chickens-sheriffs-office-says"},{"id":"i01w5d","archiveId":"xyzduv","title":"Special Olympics athletes get celebratory sendoff before start of competition in Minnesota","excerpt":"Several athletes competing in the Special Olympics got a memorable sendoff before they made their way up north. Fifty athletes and their families will be heading to Minnesota for the start of the Special Olympics, which kicks off on Saturday. Before catching their train to Orlando, Brightline crews ","content":"Several athletes competing in the Special Olympics got a memorable sendoff before they made their way up north. Fifty athletes and their families will be heading to Minnesota for the start of the Special Olympics, which kicks off on Saturday. Before catching their train to Orlando, Brightline crews hosted a special celebration for them in Miami. It gave members of the community a chance to show their support and recognize the hard work the athletes have put in to prepare for the competition. “It’s an incredible partnership that we have with Brightline. They’re one of one, they’re always willing to take our call. Today, thanks to Brightline, we’re able to send 50 of our athletes in style, first-class, up to Orlando, comfortable, so they can be ready and fresh to bring home the gold for Florida,” said Special Olympics Florida Regional Director Sergio Xiques. The Special Olympics run from June 20 through June 26.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/special-olympics-athletes-get-celebratory-sendoff-before-start-of-competition-in-minnesota/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-18T22:42:57.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-special-olympics-florida-sendoff.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"special-olympics-athletes-get-celebratory-sendoff-before-start-of-competition-in-minnesota"},{"id":"b1qlgt","archiveId":"7tkw7s","title":"Frost Museum highlights impact of notable scientists, engineers in new America 250 exhibit","excerpt":"As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a local museum is highlighting the impact made by American innovators in a new exhibit. Guests at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science will now be able to learn about hundreds of scientists, engineers, and inventors who he","content":"As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a local museum is highlighting the impact made by American innovators in a new exhibit. Guests at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science will now be able to learn about hundreds of scientists, engineers, and inventors who helped shape the nation’s history. “They are American scientists, so that’s what makes it fun and special as we celebrate our 250th birthday,” said Frost Museum of Science Vice President of Education Dr. Analisa Duran. “America250: Celebrating American Innovation” features displays that let visitors learn about the ideas and breakthroughs of each person who helped American progress over the years. “These are the stories that we tell, and these are the individuals that shaped how we understand science, how we see science, and how we engage in all of these different disciplines in our everyday life,” said Duran. The experience goes beyond simply reading about the lives and successes of each person featured in the exhibit. Guests will also be able to explore interactive activities, learn through hands-on experiences, and enjoy an original planetarium short narrated by Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. With America on the precipice of an impressive milestone, the Frost Museum’s message in this new exhibit is that the next big discovery that advances the country even further into the future could come from anyone. “We have so much more to discover, so much more to explore, and that’s why we are educating children and their families and the next generation of discoverers and explorers,” said Duran. The America250: Celebrating American Innovation exhibit at the Frost Museum is open now. To learn more about the exhibit, click here.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/frost-museum-highlights-impact-of-notable-scientists-engineers-in-new-america-250-exhibit/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-18T22:28:53.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-Frost-Museum-highlights-impact-of-notable-scientists-engineers-in-new-America-250-exhibit.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"frost-museum-highlights-impact-of-notable-scientists-engineers-in-new-america-250-exhibit"},{"id":"k9hb96","archiveId":"e0g95x","title":"NEXT Weather Alert day issued in South Florida due to extreme, possibly record-breaking heat on Thursday","excerpt":"The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team has declared Thursday a NEXT Weather Alert day due to dangerous heat expected later.This graphic provides information the NEXT Weather Alert day that's in effect across South Florida on Thursday, June 18, 2026. CBS News Miami A heat advisory is in effect for all ","content":"The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team has declared Thursday a NEXT Weather Alert day due to dangerous heat expected later.This graphic provides information the NEXT Weather Alert day that's in effect across South Florida on Thursday, June 18, 2026. CBS News Miami A heat advisory is in effect for all of South Florida, including Broward, Miami-Dade and mainland Monroe counties from noon until 7 p.m. due to the feels-like temperatures that could reach 105 to 110 degrees.This graphic shows the heat advisories that are in effect in South Florida on Thursday, June 18, 2026. CBS News Miami There is also mostly a major risk of heat-related illness for South Florida on Thursday. That means that without the proper cooling and/or hydration, heat exhaustion and heat illness will be possible.A few areas may experience an extreme risk of heat-related illness due to little or no overnight relief.This graphic shows the heat-related health risk on Thursday, June 18, 2026. CBS News Miami It already felt like it was in the 90s early Thursday morning, and this afternoon will be brutal with heat indices in the triple-digits.Residents across South Florida should take the necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illness.This graphic provides heat safety tips. CBS News Miami Some heat safety tips include staying hydrated, wearing light-colored and loose-fitting clothing, staying in the shade or air conditioning or taking frequent breaks if you do need to be outside today.Thursday will be mostly dry with only a few showers possible. We need the rain since we are now tracking three wildfires in western Miami-Dade County.This graphic shows the forecast feels-like temperatures in South Florida on Thursday, June 18, 2026. CBS News Miami The Well Fire has burned 500 acres and is 25% contained. The Quarry 2 Fire has burned 15,900 acres and is 50% contained.The breeze has shifted out of the southeast and that will help to steer the smoke towards the west and northwest on Thursday.Hazy conditions are likely across Alligator Alley and over the Florida Everglades for people traveling towards the interior and out west.This graphic shows information about record heat that is possible in South Florida on Thursday, June 18, 2026. CBS News Miami Due to the onshore flow and much of the smoke being pushed away from the metro areas, air quality has improved a bit over Broward and portions of northwest Miami-Dade with good air quality for these areas now.But the air quality is still moderate for much of Miami-Dade County.This graphic shows the air quality in South Florida on the morning on Thursday, June 18, 2026. CBS News Miami The chance of rain will increase on Friday for Juneteenth with passing showers and some thunderstorms possible.It will be another scorcher with high temperatures in the low 90s and feels-like temperatures in the 100s again.This weekend is looking wetter as moisture will move in and increase the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday for Father's Day.High temperatures will remain in the low 90s with the rain proving a little relief from the extreme heat.Rain chances will decrease next week.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-weather-forecast-miami-fort-lauderdale-miami-dade-broward-june-18-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Lissette  Gonzalez","publishDate":"2026-06-18T18:04:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2Ffd1130ac-5c61-4625-a383-9791038140c3%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fc2fa21f747079a20685a273c349fd9df%2Falert-day.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"next-weather-alert-day-issued-in-south-florida-due-to-extreme-possibly-record-breaking-heat-on-thurs"},{"id":"491elh","archiveId":"5muzom","title":"Knife-wielding man arrested after allegedly stalking, brandishing knife toward World Cup fans in South Beach","excerpt":"A group of World Cup fans was enjoying a night out in South Beach until a lurking man displayed a knife, swung it around, and harassed them, police said. The tourists from California said the scare on the beach occurred when they noticed a man stalking them as they walked along one of the busy secti","content":"A group of World Cup fans was enjoying a night out in South Beach until a lurking man displayed a knife, swung it around, and harassed them, police said. The tourists from California said the scare on the beach occurred when they noticed a man stalking them as they walked along one of the busy sections of Ocean Drive. According to Miami Beach Police, witnesses and victims stated: “The subject lifted his jacket, at which time they observed a pocket knife tucked into his waistband.” Police said they received complaints about the man from employees of Ocean Drive’s Mango’s as well as from the World Cup tourists. The young tourists said that upon noticing the man, they kept turning their heads to keep an eye on them as he kept following them. According to the report, the tourists told responding officers that at one point, the man asked them, “Why y’all walking so fast?” as he held a knife. Video provided by the Sherbrooke Hotel’s Mitch Novick captured officers parking their cruisers along Collins Avenue after being flagged down by the tourists. The video also shows the area populated with soccer fans draped in themed jerseys and flags. “[The man] was brandishing a knife and swinging it,” said Novick. His cameras captured the confrontation between officers and the subject. “Back up from them right now! Back up from them right now! Drop that [expletive] book-bag right now!” said a Miami Beach officer on video. This isn’t the only time lovers of the World Cup in Miami Beach dealt with a bummer due to a man with a blade. In North Beach on Monday, police arrested a man for destroying an inflatable Uruguay soccer ball. This latest incident has local officials concerned, especially during the World Cup events, where fans will be all over the area. Commissioner Joe Magazine wants areas ripe for Miami Beach crime to be cleaned up through new zoning and development. “When we can have people from all over the world come here for the World Cup, for any event, you name it, and have these incidents not happen,” said Magazine. This latest incident ended without injuries, but with the arrest of Juan Rivera. Rivera faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and allegedly scaring these tourists during their visit to South Beach. As of late Thursday afternoon, Rivera remains behind bars at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in West Miami-Dade.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/world-cup-fans-knife-scare/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-18T22:12:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-Video-of-Juan-Rivera-allegedly-behind-two-tourists-in-Miami-Beach.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"knife-wielding-man-arrested-after-allegedly-stalking-brandishing-knife-toward-world-cup-fans-in-sout"},{"id":"fcclq7","archiveId":"172ru1","title":"Bodycam video shows moments after small plane crashed near Pembroke Pines hospital","excerpt":"Newly released bodycam video shows the aftermath of a small plane that crashed close to a Pembroke Pines hospital. The May 29 crash landing sent two women to the hospital after the Cessna C172P ended up upside down in a grassy area between some buildings along East Cyprus Drive near the South Florid","content":"Newly released bodycam video shows the aftermath of a small plane that crashed close to a Pembroke Pines hospital. The May 29 crash landing sent two women to the hospital after the Cessna C172P ended up upside down in a grassy area between some buildings along East Cyprus Drive near the South Florida State Hospital shortly after taking off from North Perry Airport. The new footage from responding Pembroke Pines Police officers captures the moment officers checked on both occupants, who were alert and responsive. Both women could be seen stretched out on the ground a few feet away from the heavily damaged plane as they spoke with officers. Once they were stabilized, both women were taken to an area hospital. “Don’t move, OK? The rescue is coming,” an officer told one of the women. One of the women told officers she’d planned to do some training maneuvers over the Everglades. Several good Samaritans who came out to help told officers about the moment they saw the small aircraft coming down. “Around 300 feet, it had an engine failure,” a witness told officers. “It dipped down, hit the top of that tree and that’s when I knew, I just ran over here,” said a second witness. “It hit the ground right here and then it flipped right there,” said the first witness. On the same day of that crash, city officials aired their frustrations over an increased frequency of planes crashing shortly after takeoff from North Perry Airport. “We have to ascribe seriousness to the threat that this airport represents to the City of Pembroke Pines,” said Pembroke Pines Mayor Angelo Castillo. In what’s felt like an all-too-common occurrence at the airport, the Broward County Aviation Department said there have been 13 crashes and 20 incidents at North Perry between 2020 and 2024. During an August 2025 town hall meeting, residents shared their own concerns about the dangers these crashes pose for the neighborhoods surrounding the airport. In the fall of 2025, county leaders emphasized that they were listening to those concerns. The county later commissioned a safety study to look into operational safety concerns at the airport, which is currently underway. The findings of that study are expected to be released in the coming weeks. As for the May 29 crash, the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/bodycam-video-shows-moments-after-small-plane-crashed-near-pembroke-pines-hospital/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-18T21:44:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-pembroke-pines-small-plane-crash.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bodycam-video-shows-moments-after-small-plane-crashed-near-pembroke-pines-hospital"},{"id":"bet6vy","archiveId":"7dna7w","title":"Positive people in Pinecrest : Catalina Valdes","excerpt":"Saint Brendan’s High School 2026 graduate Catalina Valdes won $5,000 from the Publix Carole Jenkins Barnett Community Scholarship. Valdes will use her scholarship money to go to Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She will major in interior design with a minor in Historic Preservation. “I’ve a","content":"Saint Brendan’s High School 2026 graduate Catalina Valdes won $5,000 from the Publix Carole Jenkins Barnett Community Scholarship. Valdes will use her scholarship money to go to Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She will major in interior design with a minor in Historic Preservation. “I’ve always had an interest in art,” she says. “I’ve […] The post Positive people in Pinecrest : Catalina Valdes first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/positive-people/positive-people-in-pinecrest-catalina-valdes/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld","publishDate":"2026-06-18T10:34:29.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"positive-people-in-pinecrest-catalina-valdes"},{"id":"a3r37w","archiveId":"wrx3xj","title":"Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the Midwest","excerpt":"The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain and wind on Thursday, damaging buildings, downing trees and knocking out power as flash flood and tornado warnings were issued along the Gulf Coast. The Midwest, meanwhile, was also dealing with da","content":"The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain and wind on Thursday, damaging buildings, downing trees and knocking out power as flash flood and tornado warnings were issued along the Gulf Coast. The Midwest, meanwhile, was also dealing with damage after a strong line of storms tore through parts of Illinois, Indiana and northern Kentucky on Wednesday, bringing possible tornadoes. Scores of homes were left without electricity. Arthur was the first tropical storm of the season in the Atlantic basin. Coni Dubois said several inches of water flooded her home overnight in Houma, southwest of New Orleans, but others in the community had worse damage. She’s lived through many hurricanes and other storms, but never witnessed thunder and lightning like this. “It was unbelievable, it literally sounded like hell broke open,” Dubois said. “I thought for sure we had a tornado on top of us. The lightning and the thunder was so consistent, the whole house was lit up like daylight for about 20 minutes.” Arthur weakened into a low-pressure area along the upper Texas coast Wednesday night, but its remnants were expected to dump 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters) or more of rain across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle through Friday, according to forecasters. Rain was falling at rates of up to 3 inches (8 centimeters) per hour in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday, prompting flash flooding, tornado warnings and widespread power outages. The region had already been soaked by heavy rain earlier in the week. New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno posted a video on Facebook describing relatively minor damage and cleanup efforts. Ahead of the storm, police prepared boats and set up barricades in flood-prone areas. They also opened sandbag distribution sites across Louisiana. In the Midwest, more than 130,000 homes and businesses were without power Thursday afternoon in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia, according to poweroutage.us. A tornado was reported Wednesday evening near Effingham, Illinois, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) southeast of Springfield. Several people suffered minor injuries, officials said. Firefighters responded to damaged homes, collapsed structures, car crashes, downed power lines, gas leaks and blocked roads, Effingham Fire Chief Brant Yochum said. Marla Washburn and her husband, Todd, hunkered down in their basement as a suspected tornado tore through their neighborhood about 70 miles (110 kilometers) north in Blue Mound. They could hear debris smacking into their house and a school across the street lost its roof, which came crashing onto their home. “The whole house shook,” Washburn said in a phone interview, adding that the neighborhood looks like Armageddon. “You don’t know whether to laugh or cry, but we’re OK,” she said. “You look at it and you go, ‘I don’t even know where to start to clean up.’” Also north of Effingham, the weather service reported that a tractor trailer flipped over in high winds on Interstate 57, injuring the driver. Damage from strong winds and a possible tornado were also reported in Florence, Kentucky, near Cincinnati, with news video and photos showing roofs and siding ripped off, as well as downed trees and power lines. The weather service got numerous reports of wind damage across a wide swath, from Iowa and Missouri to Ohio and West Virginia. The strong storms were expected to move through the central Appalachians to New England on Thursday, the weather service said.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/tropical-storm-remnants-drench-gulf-states-after-tornadoes-hit-the-midwest/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-18T20:05:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-Tropical-storm-remnants-drench-Gulf-states-after-tornadoes-hit-the-Midwest.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tropical-storm-remnants-drench-gulf-states-after-tornadoes-hit-the-midwest"},{"id":"hj6p9b","archiveId":"mg7zf5","title":"South Florida scorcher leading to dangerous conditions as temperatures soar","excerpt":"South Florida residents are being urged to take precautions and stay cool as temperatures soar across the region, with some feels-like temperatures reaching 110 degrees or higher.","content":"South Florida residents are being urged to take precautions and stay cool as temperatures soar across the region, with some feels-like temperatures reaching 110 degrees or higher.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-scorcher-leading-to-dangerous-conditions-as-temperatures-soar/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-18T16:35:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F03a6a4f1-e798-480e-9100-af59fedd3a47%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ff8a2a0bf051a11bde66158b92ab521b6%2Fb9844d0b4fcc10d344f94b23e3a18b7b.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-scorcher-leading-to-dangerous-conditions-as-temperatures-soar"},{"id":"aqp9p6","archiveId":"ev8d6n","title":"Massive wildfires continue scorching Miami-Dade landscape as residents flee, roads close","excerpt":"Fire crews are still trying to contain and extinguish wildfires that continue to send thick plumes of smoke across portions of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. CBS News Miami's Bri Buckley has more on the fire fight.","content":"Fire crews are still trying to contain and extinguish wildfires that continue to send thick plumes of smoke across portions of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. CBS News Miami's Bri Buckley has more on the fire fight.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/massive-wildfires-continue-scorching-miami-dade-landscape-as-residents-flee-roads-close/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-18T16:23:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F4e47005d-8595-43cc-a3f0-1b92b8944527%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F8473f56ac129918c50999dd72a67cd35%2F3ffad787ffbd98f63c57955b36d58a6b.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"massive-wildfires-continue-scorching-miami-dade-landscape-as-residents-flee-roads-close"},{"id":"tr9kwd","archiveId":"ackw5i","title":"Florida man who vanished while biking from Jacksonville to Keys located safe, deputies say","excerpt":"An 18-year-old Florida man who was reported missing while he was biking to the Florida Keys has been found safe, according to the sheriff's office.In a Facebook post, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said that Jasper Frohock was found by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office in the Keys on THursda","content":"An 18-year-old Florida man who was reported missing while he was biking to the Florida Keys has been found safe, according to the sheriff's office.In a Facebook post, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said that Jasper Frohock was found by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office in the Keys on THursday morning.According to information provided by the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, family members said Frohock left his home in Jacksonville on a bicycle trip hundreds of miles to the south to the Keys.Jasper Frohock was reported missing on June 15, 2026, while biking from Jacksonville to the Florida Keys. St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office/Facebook On his journey, he was traveling several miles each day, and was then camping overnight in a tent, often staying in local parks.However, Frohock was reported missing on Monday. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post that Frohock's was last seen in Fort Pierce.Deputies said he was located safe on Thursday, but information about his whereabouts when he was reported missing were not released.No other information was available.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-man-bike-trip-jacksonville-keys-missing-june-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-18T15:58:02.000Z","category":"nightlife","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F6ff27873-b996-4aa9-af30-0474d1156830%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fd4342b8f470a474fe843a6f771b24c5b%2Fcbsmiami-jasper-frohock-missing.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-man-who-vanished-while-biking-from-jacksonville-to-keys-located-safe-deputies-say"},{"id":"i8mzva","archiveId":"ey4b7m","title":"Hyundai hosts ‘Hope on Wheels’ at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to support pediatric cancer research","excerpt":"A South Florida children’s hospital received a generous gift. Hyundai hosted its Hope on Wheels handprint ceremony on Thursday afternoon at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Young patients dipped their hands in paint and placed their prints on a special vehicle. The company also presented a check wo","content":"A South Florida children’s hospital received a generous gift. Hyundai hosted its Hope on Wheels handprint ceremony on Thursday afternoon at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Young patients dipped their hands in paint and placed their prints on a special vehicle. The company also presented a check worth $100,000, which will go toward childhood cancer research at the hospital.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/hyundai-hosts-hope-on-wheels-at-joe-dimaggio-childrens-hospital-to-support-pediatric-cancer-research/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-18T22:57:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-Hyundai-hosts-Hope-on-Wheels-at-Joe-DiMaggio-Childrens-Hospital-to-support-pediatric-cancer-research.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hyundai-hosts-hope-on-wheels-at-joe-dimaggio-childrens-hospital-to-support-pediatric-cancer-research"},{"id":"ecjnjl","archiveId":"dx17mb","title":"North Miami Beach city manager faces multiple legal challenges alleging workplace misconduct","excerpt":"Just three months into his tenure, North Miami Beach City Manager Darvin Williams is facing multiple legal challenges from current and former employees, including lawsuits and federal complaints alleging workplace misconduct, retaliation and wrongful employment actions.Williams, who was appointed ci","content":"Just three months into his tenure, North Miami Beach City Manager Darvin Williams is facing multiple legal challenges from current and former employees, including lawsuits and federal complaints alleging workplace misconduct, retaliation and wrongful employment actions.Williams, who was appointed city manager earlier this year, denies the allegations against him.One of the cases was filed by Opa-locka Commissioner Natasha Ervin, who is seeking more than $1 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges Williams made defamatory statements falsely accusing her of criminal conduct, including embezzlement, during his time as Opa-locka city manager before he was terminated by the city commission in 2024.\"I just need to clear my name so my residents will know that I stole not one penny from Opa-locka,\" Ervin told CBS News Miami.Williams denied making the statements alleged in the lawsuit.\"No, I've never made those statements, never,\" Williams said. He also called the lawsuit's damages request \"far-fetched.\"Ervin's attorney, Mike Pizzi, argues otherwise.\"Darvin Williams recklessly slandered and made false accusations against City Commissioner Natasha Ervin,\" Pizzi said.Williams is also named in a federal complaint filed by former North Miami Beach employee Marlene Monestime. The complaint alleges she was deprived of her continued employment without due process and seeks legal relief against both Williams and the city.Williams disputes those claims, saying Monestime was not terminated and was offered another position within the organization.\"I had another position that I wanted to place Ms. Monestime in, and she declined it,\" Williams said.Monestime's attorney, Brian Pollock, challenged that.\"The plan was that Ms. Monestime was going to be reassigned, and then she was told that she was organizationally worked out the door,\" Pollock said.In a separate matter, a current North Miami Beach employee has filed a request for whistleblower protection against Williams and the city. The filing alleges the employee was demoted and subjected to harassment and retaliation after reporting what she believed was improper conduct, including abusive comments.Williams said he has no record of receiving a complaint from the employee and maintains she was serving in an interim role.\"She could not be demoted from a position that she never held,\" Williams said.North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph provided the following statement regarding the allegations and ongoing legal matters:\"I am very concerned by the number of allegations being raised regarding the management of our City. When multiple employees independently describe experiences involving intimidation or retaliation after voicing concerns, those claims deserve serious attention. I am also troubled by reports suggesting that City resources, including the Police Department, may have been used as tools for personal or political retribution. The public and our employees deserve confidence that concerns can be raised without fear of consequences, which is why an impartial and thorough review of these matters is absolutely necessary. The city commission needs to act immediately to set this right.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/north-miami-beach-city-manager-darvin-williams-legal-challenges-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Chelsea  Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-18T14:54:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F92aab5fb-3598-4f01-81bb-d3ea86c7b00a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fbdd9d5e1454d78203fcb046983647b9a%2Fsnapshot-15.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"north-miami-beach-city-manager-faces-multiple-legal-challenges-alleging-workplace-misconduct"},{"id":"580d9i","archiveId":"76iiue","title":"Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children","excerpt":"Los Angeles &mdash; Damian Zerme&ntilde;o, 15, sensed something was wrong the moment he got home from school.His aunt sat at the dining table, sobbing. His father, who'd walked him to the bus stop that morning and promised to take him to dinner when he got back, wasn't there.Sa&uacute;l Zerme&ntilde","content":"Los Angeles &mdash; Damian Zerme&ntilde;o, 15, sensed something was wrong the moment he got home from school.His aunt sat at the dining table, sobbing. His father, who'd walked him to the bus stop that morning and promised to take him to dinner when he got back, wasn't there.Sa&uacute;l Zerme&ntilde;o, a 45-year-old single dad, had gone to a routine check-in appointment at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office that morning, a requirement he'd complied with for years. The father had deferred action that allowed him to stay and work in the U.S., according to his attorney. But that day, Oct. 3, officers deported him to Mexico, where he hadn't lived since he was 9 years old. Zerme&ntilde;o had been Damian's sole caregiver since he was a baby because his mother chose not to be involved in the boy's life, the family said.Suddenly, Damian, who was born in the U.S., found himself separated from his father by thousands of miles and a heavily guarded border. The previously cheerful 10th grader, who doesn't have a driver's license and can make a few basic dishes but isn't used to cooking for himself, faced navigating his teenage years alone, his dad's presence reduced to a two-dimensional image on his phone.\"I thought it wasn't true,\" Damian said. \"I just went to my room. I didn't want to leave. I didn't even want to eat.\"Damian Zerme&ntilde;o talks to his father over video chat. Sa&uacute;l Zerme&ntilde;o, a single parent, was deported to Mexico in October after living 36 years in the United States. Karla Gachet for KFF Health News Damian is among an estimated hundreds of thousands of children, most of them U.S. citizens, separated from a parent by the Trump administration's deportation policies. Their mothers and fathers have been deported or locked for months inside detention centers, often miles away from where their families live. These children are separated, sometimes violently, from the adults they depend on. Parents have been arrested while dropping kids off at school, inside their homes, and at immigration check-ins with their children present. Most people detained have no criminal conviction. (Being in the U.S. without authorization is typically a civil offense). With their parents gone, kids' lives are plunged into fear and uncertainty.As a result, a generation of children from immigrant families are exhibiting mental health problems that could affect them for years.Parents, therapists, and others who work with immigrant families said they've already encountered preschoolers with speech delays, elementary school children who talk of suicide, and teenagers too anxious to leave the house. Research has shown repeatedly that separating children from their parents harms their health and development. The stress of losing a primary caregiver creates havoc in a child's brain and body, increasing their risk for mental and physical health problems, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, a weakened immune system, and developmental delays.\"You can just see it in their faces; it's almost like the light has been dimmed in their eyes,\" said the Rev. Tanya Lopez, a pastor at Downey Memorial Christian Church who regularly visits immigrant families as part of a support organization made up of Los Angeles-area religious leaders.The health risks from this stress response are long-term. People who experience parental separation and other traumatic events as children are more likely to have heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic conditions as adults.In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security said ICE does not separate families, and that parents are asked if they want to be removed from the country with their children or to designate a safe person for them to stay with in the U.S.However, a report by the Women's Refugee Commission and Physicians for Human Rights found that many parents aren't given that choice, and that ICE often doesn't ask detainees if they have children or take steps to ensure that children left behind are safe. Sa&uacute;l Zerme&ntilde;o said ICE officers didn't ask about his son or check on Damian's well-being when he was deported.For days after his father's deportation, Damian didn't want to leave his room, eat, or go to school. He stopped talking to his friends. He stopped playing his favorite video game, Fears To Fathom. When he returned to school a week later, the teenager would cry in class or walk out overwhelmed with sadness. Even his favorite subject &mdash; English &mdash; lost its appeal.Damian and his father were inseparable; family members joked that they never saw one without the other. Zerme&ntilde;o took Damian, who has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, and other health conditions, to his medical appointments. He cooked for him and combed his hair. He loved to take Damian to his favorite Thai restaurant or to get boba drinks after school. As much as they joked around and played pranks on each other, Zerme&ntilde;o also taught Damian the importance of work by bringing him along to construction jobs and to find supplies at Home Depot.Damian used to get annoyed with his father's motivational chats about responsibility. Now they're one of the things he misses most.\"I thank my dad every day for teaching me to be strong before he left,\" Damian said.Elsewhere in Los Angeles, Jacob, a shy 9-year-old with cropped, curly hair, skinny limbs, and a serious expression, was missing his mom. On a Saturday in May, he clung tightly to his father's hand as they walked among homeless people, street peddlers, and the stench of urine that hangs in the air outside the building where they live in a cramped apartment. He hoped his mom would soon be released from immigration detention so that he could hug her again.\"If my mom was here, I'd be happy,\" he said. \"Right now, I'm not.\"Jacob is in some ways a typical 9-year-old. He likes playing Roblox and Street Fighter. He dreams of becoming a police officer and of owning a guard dog, \"because you can train them and they defend you.\"But he also endured a harrowing journey, even before being separated from his mom in January. Jacob's family fled their home country of Colombia in 2024 because members of a paramilitary group threatened to kill them, his father, Andreis, said. During their journey to the United States, Jacob saw dead bodies while trekking through the jungle, was kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint with his parents, witnessed a rape, and had to sell candy and beg for money, his dad said. KFF Health News is not using the father's or son's real name because the family fears it would jeopardize their asylum cases.After the family arrived in Los Angeles, Jacob suffered from nightmares and an intense fear of being alone. He started to recover once he began attending school and got connected to therapy through the school district, his dad said. For a short while, the family felt they had found peace.Then, immigration officers detained Jacob's mother at a check-in appointment while he and Andreis sat in the waiting room. The mother has a pending asylum application and no criminal record, Andreis said. The father said he and his son broke down when officers informed them of his wife's detention, handing them a bag with her wallet and cellphone. They returned home without her, leaving Jacob inconsolable.\"He was terrified,\" the father said, fighting back tears, his voice growing quiet as he recounted that moment. \"He was crying with rage.\"After that, Jacob didn't want to eat or go to school. When he went to school at his dad's insistence, his teacher called home to ask why he was crying in class. Jacob couldn't sleep. He acted out. He blamed his dad.\"When will my mom come back?\" he asked his dad. \"Why do they have my mom? I miss my mom.\"At the same time, Andreis said, he was going through his own crisis, trying in vain to console his son while wrestling with grief, worry, and desperation over what happened to his wife. He stopped his work as a laborer for two weeks to take care of Jacob, but that created financial stress and meant he sometimes couldn't afford to fund his wife's commissary account so she could buy better food and make phone calls. Jacob lived for those phone calls.Jacob listed all the things he missed about his mom, including her cooking (rice with meat, corn cakes with egg), visiting the park together, and her taking him to get his hair cut, treating him to McDonald's on the weekend, and bringing him to church. Most of all, he missed being close to her.\"I would lie down with her, and I'd watch videos with her,\" he said. \"My mom would hug me and I'd hug her.\"Sometimes he sprayed her perfume on himself so he could smell her.After almost five months at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Jacob's mother was released based on a habeas corpus petition in May. The family is still living in fear of detention or deportation. The father worries he too could be detained, and what that would mean for Jacob. Andreis is currently appealing a removal order for the two of them.A recent analysis published by the Brookings Institution estimates that over 200,000 children &mdash; including 145,000 U.S. citizen children &mdash; have likely had at least one parent detained since President Trump returned to office. About a third of those children are under age 6. The number of children with detained parents is expected to grow as the federal government pours over $200 billion into immigration enforcement, including funding from the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act and a $70 billion appropriation Trump signed this month.More than 4.6 million U.S. citizen children live with a parent at risk of deportation, according to the report.Families brokenNoemi, a Guatemalan mother and asylum seeker, stood in the parking lot at an ICE office north of Los Angeles, her three children wailing and clinging to her, glass from the family's car scattered at their feet.Moments earlier, immigration agents had smashed a window and forced her partner out of the car while he waited for Noemi and the kids to finish a check-in appointment. While they were inside, officers tried to separate Noemi from the couple's children, ages 9, 7, and 1, but gave up after the kids started screaming, Noemi said. Meanwhile, her partner, a Mexican national who's lived in the U.S. for almost 20 years, was sent to the ICE detention center in Adelanto.\"It was something tragic, something inexplicable that happened that day,\" said Noemi, who asked to withhold her full name because she fears government retaliation for sharing her story. \"It's something that marks you for your whole life. My family was broken.\"Located in the Mojave Desert, the privately run Adelanto ICE Processing Center is the immigration detention center closest to Los Angeles and one of the largest in the U.S. It held a daily average of over 1,700 people as of April, and a facility next door called the Desert View Annex held an additional 426.Since her partner's detention in December, Noemi said, their children haven't been the same.Her 7-year-old daughter, till then usually happy and smiling, became depressed and refused to eat. Her once-high grades plummeted, and she forgot the names of letters and numbers in both English and Spanish. She and her 9-year-old brother struggled to sleep and asked constantly about their dad, wondering if he was taken because they'd done something wrong.\"Why is this happening to us?\" they asked her. \"We're good. We're studying.\"Noemi's youngest daughter went back to crawling for three months, even though she'd already learned to walk before her father was taken. The little girl would cry out in her sleep, \"Pa! Pa!\"Sofia Mendoza, a therapist who works with immigrant families at a community clinic in Los Angeles County, said separated children can experience a form of grief. It's hard for them to come to terms with their parent's absence because the parent is still alive, but not with them. This can disrupt the child's bond with that parent and their ability to form trusting relationships in the future, she said.Many children also become extremely anxious, angry, and fearful, Mendoza said. Young children often complain of physical symptoms such as stomachaches, develop separation anxiety, and regress to earlier behaviors like bed-wetting. Older children may have panic attacks, nightmares, and difficulty focusing, Mendoza said. Caregiver loss is also associated with increased risk of suicide and substance use in children.Norma G&oacute;mez, a project manager for the Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project in Oxnard, said after immigration raids shook the community last summer, her 9-year-old daughter refused to go to school for a week and was afraid to leave her mom and dad, even though they're legal U.S. residents. She'd seen other kids at school crying because family members had been detained. G&oacute;mez showed her daughter their U.S. residency documents to reassure her. The child asked to make copies for her classmates, hoping they would protect them too.\"Time to be an adult\"Back in East Los Angeles, Damian is living with one of his aunts and struggling to adapt to not having his father around. He said his grades have dropped because he can't focus in school. He no longer wants to do things he used to enjoy with his dad, such as going out to eat.\"Fun is over,\" he said. \"It's time to be an adult right now.\"Damian Zerme&ntilde;o helps his aunts make lunch at his home in East Los Angeles. Since his father was deported, Damian says, he's learned to be more independent, but he still misses his dad and often feels sad, worried, or angry. Karla Gachet for KFF Health News Being without his father has forced Damian to become more independent, he and his aunt Claudia Zerme&ntilde;o said. Before, his dad did almost everything for him. Now, Damian does his own laundry, helps with housework, and styles his own hair. He's protective of his aunts, who are both devastated by their brother's absence; he hugs them frequently and tells jokes to try to cheer them up. He doesn't want to upset them more by showing his own sadness.Damian receives therapy both in and outside of school. He said he's learned breathing exercises that have helped, but he still feels sad and worried a lot of the time. Sometimes he feels angry.\"I try my hardest to think, to stay focused,\" he said. \"But with everything that's going on, I can't keep the facade of 'everything's normal' when I feel heartbroken.\"Sa&uacute;l Zerme&ntilde;o, now living in Guadalajara, said he's worried about his son's health. Damian has a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis Type 1, which causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue in his body, including one in his head that, if not checked regularly by a doctor and monitored by his family, could interfere with his brain. He also suffers from epilepsy and was born with only one kidney, which means he tires easily and doesn't play sports. Sa&uacute;l is afraid his son won't get the care he needs without him there. As Damian's legal guardian, Claudia Zerme&ntilde;o is doing everything she can for him, but she has two children of her own and is also caring for her mother, who has neurological problems from a stroke.Damian talks with his dad as often as he can. He hopes to visit his father in Mexico, but he doesn't have a passport and, as a minor under 16, there are more requirements to get one without his dad present. Sa&uacute;l is working with an attorney to get permission to legally return to the U.S., but the process is complicated and uncertain.So, for now, Damian's hanging on to hope that his dad will be allowed to return and is trying to become the man he believes he should be. He's making plans to get his driver's license when he turns 16 this month. He's given up his goal of going to college and instead wants to get a job right after high school to help his aunts and send money to his dad.He still cries, but only when he's alone in his room.KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF &mdash; the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/arrests-immigrant-parents-mental-health-crisis-children/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-18T09:00:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2Fcab8b7b7-9c44-4452-b47b-a07355e29fd9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fa1b2dc0add6bddca64c59fdb0213e26b%2Fgrowing-up-scared-mental-health-02.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"arrests-of-immigrant-parents-create-mental-health-crisis-for-children"},{"id":"3a0mj","archiveId":"ni93di","title":"Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike","excerpt":"The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged amid resurgent inflation, but nearly half of its policymakers said they would support a rate hike later this year.The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept the federal funds rate, which affects borrowing costs for consum","content":"The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged amid resurgent inflation, but nearly half of its policymakers said they would support a rate hike later this year.The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept the federal funds rate, which affects borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, in its current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. Economists had widely expected the central bank to keep rates steady. The so-called easing bias &mdash; a sentence in recent FOMC policy statements signaling the central bank was leaning toward cutting interest rates &mdash; was removed from the June guidance, which was significantly slimmer than the typical statement. \"You might have already noticed something, a difference in today's policy statement,\" Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said in a press conference to discuss the Fed's latest interest rate decision. \"It's a bit shorter, a bit simpler and it dispenses with some older language. That statement just gives you the facts as best we can judge it.\"The Fed also released its Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) on Wednesday, which shows that nearly half of FOMC members said they could support a rate hike later this year. The vote to keep rates steady was unanimous, with all FOMC voting members in favor of maintaining the current range.\"Inflation remains elevated relative to the Committee's 2% goal, in part reflecting supply shocks that have driven price increases in certain sectors, including energy,\" the FOMC said in Wednesday's statement. Stocks fell on Wednesday after the Fed opened the door to possible rate hikes this year, surprising investors who had largely expected the central bank to stay on hold. The S&P 500 fell 70 points, or 0.9%, to 7,441 in afternoon trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.7% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index sank 1%. \"With nine FOMC members projecting rate hikes within the next year and significant changes made to the policy statement, the meeting represented a significant shift in Fed messaging,\" Indeed Hiring Lab economist Felix Aidala said in a report.Hawkish shiftThis week's Fed meeting is the first presided over by Warsh, Mr. Trump's pick to succeed former chair Jerome Powell. During the press conference announcing the FOMC's decision, Warsh highlighted what economists expect to be a major shift in the Fed's communication practices, including more circumspect policy statements and less forward guidance. He also said the central bank is creating five task forces to review how it handles or assesses issues ranging from communications to inflation data.Warsh pledged to drive inflation down to the Fed's 2% annual target, something the U.S. economy hasn't seen in more than five years.\"If I saw somebody in the grocery store, what I would say to them is that we cannot have a very significant effect on particular prices, the price of oil in the markets today, or even the price of a dozen eggs,\" Warsh said. \"But it's to make sure that those changes in oil or beef or eggs or milk don't broaden in the economy, don't have second and third effects.\"He added, \"We're going to deliver on it.\"\"Today's meeting confirms that the Fed's recent hawkish shift was not just about higher energy prices,\" Kay Haigh, global head and CIO of Fixed Income and Liquidity Solutions at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, said in an email. \"Despite the recent pullback in oil, half of the members of the FOMC expect rate hikes as soon as this year, reflecting strong labor market and inflation data.\"Mr. Trump had repeatedly pressed Powell, whose term as Fed chief ended in May, to lower interest rates. But with U.S. inflation at its highest level in more than three years and well above the Fed's 2% annual target, Fed officials are telegraphing that higher borrowing costs may be in store. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday at the Group of Seven Summit in France, Mr. Trump suggested that lower interest rates would boost the economy, while also expressing support for Warsh. \"It's hard to believe. It just keeps the country down, and it's so unusual,\" he said. \"But we have a very good guy over there right now, so I'm guided by what he wants.\"Warsh noted that the FOMC's economic projections show the federal funds rate will sit at 3.8% at the end of 2026 and 3.6% at the end of 2027. The current effective rate stands at about 3.6%. The Fed's new inflation forecastAnother major change in the Fed's economic projections is a sharp increase in inflation expectations for 2026. The central bank's previous forecast, issued in March, forecast that the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, would end the year at an annual rate of 2.7%. But in today's forecast, the FOMC members are penciling in inflation rising to an annualized 3.6% by year-end. Excluding volatile energy and gas prices, inflation could hit 3.3%.\"The median official now expects headline and core inflation well above 3% by the end of this year, and core inflation to reach 2.5% by end-2027,\" Oxford Economics said in a note to investors. Warsh came across as \"confident and calm\" in his first press conference, said Heather Long, chief economist at the Navy Federal Credit Union, in an email.\"He convinced the world that he's serious about taming inflation,\" she said. \"There is now a firm expectation of 1 rate hike by the end of 2026 and a growing belief there could be two hikes.\"","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/fed-meeting-fomc-today-kevin-warsh-interest-rates/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Aimee  Picchi","publishDate":"2026-06-17T21:38:18.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F05%2F22%2Fcd1acb7f-70c5-4105-be2d-c8927d547a7a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F45e267d3ffb4139c9e95d5d5cdc8f28b%2Fcbsn-fusion-new-fed-chair-kevin-warsh-difficult-job-expert-thumbnail.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"federal-reserve-holds-interest-rates-steady-but-leaves-door-open-to-hike"},{"id":"i3d7mx","archiveId":"7vwgcd","title":"Firefighter hospitalized after suffering allergic reaction while fighting West Miami-Dade brushfires; blaze burns over 16K acres","excerpt":"A firefighter had to be airlifted to the hospital after suffering an allergic reaction amid the ongoing wildfires fight in West Miami-Dade. According to the Florida Forest Service, the firefighter suffered an allergic reaction to a bug bite while fighting the fire around Mile Marker 33 on Thursday a","content":"A firefighter had to be airlifted to the hospital after suffering an allergic reaction amid the ongoing wildfires fight in West Miami-Dade. According to the Florida Forest Service, the firefighter suffered an allergic reaction to a bug bite while fighting the fire around Mile Marker 33 on Thursday afternoon. The firefighter was rushed to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital. They are expected to be OK. The hospitalization came as fire crews with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, FFS and other agencies keep battling two active brush fires. Over 40 MDFR units have been deployed by air and ground to contain and extinguish the flames. According to the FFS, the Quarry 2 Fire has burned 15,900 acres and is 70% contained. That fire is located in the area of Northwest 137th Avenue and 41st Street. The Well Fire has burned 500 acres and is 25% contained, as of Thursday afternoon. That blaze is located in the area of Northwest 122nd Avenue and 58th Street. “The [Quarry 2] fire is about 70% contained and we’re putting out hotspots along Krome to make sure everything is tucked away, safe,” said Patrick Mahoney with the Florida Forest Service. The fire ignited on Sunday because of a lightning strike, officials said. “When you got lightning and it’s this dry, it’s going to make a run,” said Mahoney. From the moment it sparked, the dry conditions led to the blaze quickly growing and burning miles of brush. On Wednesday, 200 residents around the area of Mack’s Fish Camp were evacuated out of an abundance of caution. But resident Marshall Jones told 7News he stayed behind to ride out the fire and help protect his homestead. “Holy cow! It was the most massive raging inferno you could ever imagine,” said Jones. As the fire grew, Krome Avenue from Okeechobee Road and Southwest Eighth Street remains closed amid the fire fight. On Wednesday night, Mother Nature gave fire crews a lending hand by bringing a rainstorm to the area. “It was dire straits for quite some time, all hands on deck and then the good Lord gave us rain. The properties are in tact,” said Jones. Officials said on Thursday, the current wind pattern is pushing the smoke away from residential areas and are hoping for more rain to help them tackle the blaze. “We need a week-long, multi-day rain event to really get us out of this,” said Mahoney. Forecasters said the wind pattern is expected to shift on Friday, bringing smoke toward residential areas in Broward and Miami-Dade. That smoke will linger on Saturday as variable winds will keep the smoke over populated areas through the afternoon. Residents are urged to remain indoors and limit outdoor activity if wind conditions change and smoke is present in the area, especially for people with respiratory conditions.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/firefighter-hospitalized-after-suffering-allergic-reaction-while-fighting-west-miami-dade-brushfires-blaze-burns-over-16k-acres/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:24:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-Fire-fight-continues-in-west-miami-dade-for-fourth-day.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"firefighter-hospitalized-after-suffering-allergic-reaction-while-fighting-west-miami-dade-brushfires"},{"id":"ng0vfh","archiveId":"dohfzf","title":"Cuba’s Communist Party approves emergency economic plan opening to private enterprise","excerpt":"HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s powerful Communist Party on Thursday approved an emergency economic package featuring unprecedented free-market measures aimed at opening up the struggling island’s economy as pressure from the U.S. and the European Union heightens. The document, which has not yet been made publ","content":"HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s powerful Communist Party on Thursday approved an emergency economic package featuring unprecedented free-market measures aimed at opening up the struggling island’s economy as pressure from the U.S. and the European Union heightens. The document, which has not yet been made public, will be submitted Thursday to Cuba’s National Assembly. It envisions expanding opportunities for private enterprise, greater autonomy for municipalities and state-owned companies and measures to attract additional foreign investment, including from Cubans abroad. In recent days, residents in several Havana neighborhoods staged protests, banging pots and pans as power outages spread across the island. “Cuba resists heroically and creatively, but has endured for too long a barbaric, undeserved and unbearable punishment, to which is now added the threat of military aggression,” President Miguel Díaz-Canel said late Wednesday in the closing speech of the Communist Party session. The speech was published Thursday. The announcement comes after months of increasing pressure from the U.S. and high-level talks between the two countries that have included Raúl Castro’s grandson, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro. The U.S. has levied numerous sanctions against Cuba and has indicted Raúl Castro in connection with the 1996 downing of two civilian planes operated by Miami exiles. U.S. Vice President JD Vance said at a White House press briefing that the administration is watching the island’s actions to determine how to respond. “We’re going to see what they do. And obviously, if they do one thing, we’re going to do something,” Vance said. “If they make smart decisions, we’re going to have a much better relationship with that island.” Pressure from the European Union also ratcheted up Thursday, with lawmakers passing a resolution condemning “the systematic repression” by the Cuban government and demanding “profound economic and political change.” The resolution also called for EU sanctions targeting Díaz-Canel and the leadership of Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA), a business conglomerate operated by the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces. Both have already been sanctioned by the U.S. Díaz-Canel said the emergency plan and the policy document prepared by the Communist Party’s Central Committee were shaped by the experiences of China and Vietnam, two communist countries that have introduced market-oriented economic reforms while maintaining one-party rule. The document will be submitted to the National Assembly for debate during a special session that, like the recent party meeting, was convened without prior public notice.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/cubas-communist-party-approves-emergency-economic-plan-opening-to-private-enterprise/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:10:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F01%2F010526-Cuba-President-Miguel-Diaz-Canel.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"cubas-communist-party-approves-emergency-economic-plan-opening-to-private-enterprise"},{"id":"hbdh13","archiveId":"hoxl60","title":"Obama Center’s opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities","excerpt":"Former President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an extraordinary event Thursday that brought together politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures. Bono, John Legend, Christina Agui","content":"Former President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an extraordinary event Thursday that brought together politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures. Bono, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony and Eddie Vedder took turns on the stage ahead of Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder. “I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is and remind us what we can achieve when we embrace our shared responsibilities as citizens,” Obama told the crowd. President Donald Trump was conspicuous both in his physical absence and by not being mentioned by any of the speakers or performers. Trump called the $850 million center a “total disaster” in a social media post in February. Obama voiced his support for character, honesty, integrity, kindness, compassion and sense of duty, praising both Democrats and Republicans, including those he defeated. “Every president here today, as different as we are, has tried our best to uphold values that John McCain and Mitt Romney believed in no less than I did,” Obama said. “It is our greatest inheritance.” Reflecting on his arrival in Chicago in 1985 as an untested political organizer, Obama said he could not have built the center anywhere else. He met his future wife Michelle nearby, their wedding reception was within walking distance, his children were born in the neighborhood and he launched his first candidacy not far away. “It’s an expression of thanks, an acknowledgment that so much of what I hold most dear I owe to the people of this city and the people of the surrounding neighborhoods,” Obama said. Michelle had some emotional words for her husband Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters shared the stage with former presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton along with former first ladies Jill Biden, Laura Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Former Vice President Kamala Harris was also in attendance. Michelle Obama spoke directly to her husband when she stepped up to the podium. “Eight years in the crucible and not once did you melt in the heat. Not once did you let it harden you. “Instead, you used it to reveal your truest essence,” she said. “Your stubborn optimism and unflinching courage. Your dazzling brilliance and unpretentious decency. Your ferocious work ethic and absolutely unshakable moral fiber. And to do it all as a first.” She ticked off highlights from her husband’s eight years in office, including ordering the raid that led to the killing of Osama bin Laden, “standing up for marriage equality” and “listening to science.” “And you did it all with such grace and class and cool,” she said. “You made the hardest job in the world look like a walk in this beautiful park.” Obama appeared to wipe away a tear as she praised him. Michelle Obama also referenced the current “anxious and divisive times” and warned against being cynical or complacent as “everything feels so upside down.” She pitched the center as “a respite from all that.” A-list entertainers sang inspirational anthems and protest songs Jennifer Hudson sang the national anthem and Aguilera delivered a rousing rendition of “What a Wonderful World.” Pearl Jam’s Vedder, joined by Chicago teenagers in the nonprofit Guitars Over Guns program, sang an original song called “Better Believe,” written just for the dedication. Legend sang “Someday We’ll All Be Free” and was joined by the rapper Common and Uniting Voices Chicago for their Academy Award-winning song “Glory.” Bono, who said he was there representing the Irish, joined with The Edge in singing the U2 song “City of Blinding Lights.” The Roots served as the house band. And Springsteen sang “Land of Hopes and Dreams” before turning to the Obamas and saying “I love you.” Wonder sang “All I Do” and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” as the Obamas smiled, danced in their seats and sang along. The invite-only celebration was livestreamed and kicks off a weekend of events centered around the Obama Presidential Center, which opens to the general public on Juneteenth. Thousands more watched from a nearby park. Those at the event included several potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates; civil rights leaders Andrew Young and Al Sharpton; Oprah Winfrey; comedians David Letterman, Conan O’Brien and Stephen Colbert; actor Tom Hanks; tennis legend Billie Jean King and Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts. Former world leaders in attendance included former Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “This is not a monument to the Obamas,” said Valerie Jarrett, the Obama Foundation’s chief executive and former Obama top adviser. “This is a tribute to all those who made this journey possible.” The opening, like the ribbon-cuttings of other presidential libraries over the years, had a heavy focus on accomplishments. This former president also expressed some regrets — such as the increase in political polarization during his two terms. “It’s one of the few regrets of my presidency — that the rancor and suspicion between the parties has gotten worse instead of better,” Obama said in his final State of the Union. “Some of the exhibits reflect unfinished business,” Obama said Thursday. “In some cases, my own shortcomings and mistakes.” General admission tickets for the center are sold out through the end of October. More than a million visitors a year are expected at the nearly 20-acre campus.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/politics/obama-centers-opening-draws-former-presidents-music-legends-and-a-list-celebrities/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:05:33.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-Obama-center-performances.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"obama-centers-opening-draws-former-presidents-music-legends-and-a-list-celebrities"},{"id":"p9ai2e","archiveId":"npllyi","title":"Arthur, this year's first named Atlantic storm, still poses threats of severe flash flooding in Southeast","excerpt":"Arthur, a short-lived tropical storm and the first of this year's Atlantic hurricane season, lost some punch Wednesday after making landfall along the Gulf Coast of Texas. But it still has the potential to cause life-threatening flash flooding from Texas to Florida through the end of the week, the N","content":"Arthur, a short-lived tropical storm and the first of this year's Atlantic hurricane season, lost some punch Wednesday after making landfall along the Gulf Coast of Texas. But it still has the potential to cause life-threatening flash flooding from Texas to Florida through the end of the week, the National Weather Service said, despite being downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone.The system formed in the western Gulf of Mexico and reached tropical storm status on Wednesday morning near the middle of the Texas coast, less than 50 miles from Port O'Connor, according to the hurricane center. By late Wednesday night, Arthur's maximum sustained wind speed had fallen to 35 mph, below the 39 mph threshold for classification as a named tropical storm.Water surrounds homes in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur in rural Brazoria County, Texas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP Arthur's remnants are expected to move farther inland over southeastern Texas and western Louisiana, \"then cross the southeastern United States Thursday through Friday.\" \"While additional weakening is expected as the system moves inland, the remnants of Arthur will continue to produce widespread heavy rains across the southeastern United States during the next few days,\" the hurricane center said, with \"life-threatening flooding\" expected to continue in parts of the region. Arthur started developing earlier this week as a tropical disturbance in the western Gulf of Mexico. It emerged and strengthened as coastal communities in the path of the storm contended with ongoing bouts of intense rain that triggered dangerous flash flooding in multiple states.Arthur will likely dump 5 to 10 inches of rain on sections of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, along with western portions of the Florida Panhandle through early Friday, the hurricane center said, adding, \"This could generate dangerous to life-threatening flash flooding.\"The storm was also expected to produce \"life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the northwestern Gulf Coast for the next day or two,\" the center said. Some tornadoes are possible, as well.Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, although tropical storm and hurricane activity usually peaks between August and October. Forecasters predicted this season will bring fewer storms than an average year, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's latest outlook calling for eight to 14 named storms, of which three to five might grow into hurricanes.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/tropical-storm-arthur-first-hurricane-season-texas-gulf-coast/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Emily Mae  Czachor","publishDate":"2026-06-18T12:48:01.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2Fe9bf6cc1-9618-48a4-ac3b-af57c57e606c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fba680284cecd1b483a86740cc49f337e%2Fap26168614413054.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"arthur-this-years-first-named-atlantic-storm-still-poses-threats-of-severe-flash-flooding-in-southea"},{"id":"oo8j1n","archiveId":"ieniz6","title":"Fort Lauderdale tiki hut, home catch fire displacing 4 people, 3 dogs","excerpt":"An investigation is underway in Fort Lauderdale after officials said that a tiki hut and home caught fire early Thursday morning.According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, 911 callers reported a blaze along the 1800 block of Southwest 23rd Avenue just before 5:20 a.m.The first fire units arrived at t","content":"An investigation is underway in Fort Lauderdale after officials said that a tiki hut and home caught fire early Thursday morning.According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, 911 callers reported a blaze along the 1800 block of Southwest 23rd Avenue just before 5:20 a.m.The first fire units arrived at the scene minutes later and found that a tiki hut had caught fire behind a rental property as well as a nearby home.Fire officials said that four people were able to safely evacuate the home, as well as their three dogs.No injuries were reported.Fire officials said that a fire investigator was headed to the scene to determine the cause of the fire. At this time, fire officials said, it's unknown whether the blaze began in the occupied home or the vacant rental property next door.The American Red Cross has also been called in to assist those who were displaced as a result of the fire.No other details were released.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/fort-lauderdale-fire-june-18-2026/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Steven  Yablonski","publishDate":"2026-06-18T11:37:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2Ff341360e-1969-4b01-8f15-62abf22d6e1e%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fcfebef0c741de8b1d5f0c1f23fedb9f4%2Fcbsmiami-fort-lauderdale-fire-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fort-lauderdale-tiki-hut-home-catch-fire-displacing-4-people-3-dogs"},{"id":"8cesep","archiveId":"c13orj","title":"U.S. lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel, as the tentative agreement to end the war took effect. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance announced that he m","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel, as the tentative agreement to end the war took effect. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance announced that he may postpone a trip to Switzerland that had been planned for Friday and included a ceremonial signing of the deal. The visit might have helped start talks on the next, potentially even more critical, round of negotiations between the two sides. Hours later, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei endorsed direct negotiations with the U.S. in a statement read by state media. It was Khamenei’s first reaction to the agreement. “It is obvious that the face-to-face negotiations that will be held in the future will not mean accepting the enemy’s opinion,” he said. The supreme leader has not been seen in public since he was wounded in a strike at the start of the war. Uncertain timeline could make it more difficult to promote deal Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also postponed a planned visit to Switzerland, where Islamabad officials were to host the ceremony, because the agreement had already been signed, said two senior officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. The now uncertain timeline could raise new questions and make it even more difficult for the Trump administration to promote a deal that many in the U.S. — including some congressional Republicans — have criticized as too favorable to Tehran. “Our plan is to go to Switzerland. I don’t know exactly when,” Vance said during a briefing with reporters at the White House when asked about not flying, as planned, to the signing ceremony. “I suspect this weekend, but I’m not sure,” he added. That injected new doubt into an agreement that President Donald Trump said he signed to avoid “economic catastrophe” in the U.S. Vance’s announcement came a day after Trump signed the pact with Iran while dining with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles. The deal is slated to take immediate effect and extends a ceasefire while giving each side 60 days to hammer out broader agreements on larger issues. Trump said the deal would avoid continued stress on the U.S. economy after the war caused oil prices to skyrocket, made financial markets skittish and fueled inflation. He repeatedly said he did not want to be compared to Herbert Hoover, whose policies helped exacerbate the Great Depression of the 1930s. Vance defends U.S.-Iran deal The vice president, who was initially personally skeptical of the U.S. going to war with Iran, has increasingly become the administration’s face of the conflict and has been outspoken in defending the deal. Asked about concerns it concedes too much, the vice president said repeatedly that the accord would force Iran to “change their behavior.” Shortly before Vance said his trip was being delayed, Pakistan said it was postponing a visit by its top officials to Switzerland’s resort near Lucerne, where Islamabad was to host the signing ceremony. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and top officials had been set to make the trip, but officials said that a ceremonial signing became less urgent after both sides had already signed. Vance defended the agreement and shrugged off accusations that its rollout has been piecemeal and sometimes contradictory, saying, “I don’t think our public messaging has been chaotic.” He also offered a surprisingly blunt warning to Israel, which has pushed the U.S. to take a harder stance against Iran and launched attacks on the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon throughout the war, including just before the deal extending the ceasefire was reached. Those attacks complicated the peace efforts with Iran. Trump “is the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at this moment in time,” Vance said. “And he happens to be the head of state of the world’s superpower.” The vice president said more than 12.5 million barrels went through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night. That could further soothe oil prices that spiked during the war but have been falling since the U.S. and Iran announced a tentative deal to end the conflict. He said the U.S. easing its blockade of Iran means “honoring our end of the early part of the agreement on the military side.” U.S. Central Command said American warships “will remain in the general area to make sure that all aspects of the agreement are adhered to, obeyed and in full force and effect.” Shipping starts to pick up At least two oil tankers left Iran and crossed the U.S. military blockade without being stopped. A merchant shipping tracking website said the ships were carrying a combined total of 3.8 million barrels of Iranian crude oil. Iranian state media said shipping had “normalized” at Iran’s southern ports but added that the strait remains supervised and under the control of the Iranian military, and transiting through the vital waterway still requires coordination. Major shipowners began moving vessels through the strait after the agreement was signed, according to maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence, though Lloyd’s did not give data on how many ships have passed through the strait as of Thursday. In a media briefing, Richard Meade, editor-in-chief of Lloyd’s List, said for the first time in 110 days, ships owned by major companies are transiting the strait after effectively being marooned there since February. Tankers controlled by major ship owners Grimaldi Group, Cosco, Knutsen and NYK have passed through the strait. And two Iranian-flagged, sanctioned crude oil tankers owned by the National Iranian Tanker Company have entered the strait, according to Lloyd’s List. Phillip Belcher, marine director of Intertanko, a trade group for global independent tanker owners, said the main central route of the strait is still closed and has an estimated 80 mines that need to be cleared. But ships have been passing through the smaller northern route, which goes through Iranian waters, and the southern route, which goes through Omani waters. Agreement calls for a lasting end to hostilities The U.S.-Iran deal calls for a permanent end to hostilities and starts a 60-day negotiating clock to reach a final deal on the future of Iran’s nuclear program, though Trump has left the door open to resume attacks. The agreement appears to offer Iran several benefits up front while extracting little in return. It states that Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, which is believed to be buried under rubble, must at minimum be diluted under international supervision. It also says that Iran shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons — a commitment it has made previously. But beyond stating that the U.S. and Iran will negotiate over Iran’s nuclear program, other commitments still need to be worked out. The deal also waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington. Still, Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, said Thursday that the 27-nation bloc would leave its sanctions on Iran in place for now. The bloc had slapped a series of separate sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, human rights violations and the closing of the strait. “Once the conditions allow, of course, member states will discuss whether the lifting of sanctions is in place, but we are not there yet,” Kallas said ahead of a summit of EU leaders in Brussels.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/u-s-lifts-blockade-of-iran-and-iranian-supreme-leader-endorses-direct-talks-with-american-officials/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Kevin Boulandier","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:02:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-Vice-President-JD-Vance-at-the-White-House-podium.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"us-lifts-blockade-of-iran-and-iranian-supreme-leader-endorses-direct-talks-with-american-officials"},{"id":"mdn122","archiveId":"jptskf","title":"Hot and Humid Stretch for Foreseeable Future","excerpt":"It’s been a very hot and humid week as we count down the final days of spring, and no prolonged heat relief is in sight as we welcome summer on Sunday. Cooling fronts have remained to our north — as is very typical for these warmer weather months — as dominant winds have been out of a general southe","content":"It’s been a very hot and humid week as we count down the final days of spring, and no prolonged heat relief is in sight as we welcome summer on Sunday. Cooling fronts have remained to our north — as is very typical for these warmer weather months — as dominant winds have been out of a general southerly direction. That’s been the case this week and will remain the case this weekend into next week. An area of high pressure distant over the Atlantic will remain in control on Friday but a new high will develop over the Gulf by the weekend. So while it will be breezy much of the day Friday — making the heat somewhat more bearable — winds will relax over the weekend due to this Gulf high, making the heat feel worse. Either way, highs from Friday into next week will continue to hover in the mid 90s and peak feels-like temperatures will consistently top off at around 105F — give-or-take a few degrees above or below. With that said, some rain relief will be possible, especially Friday into the weekend, but the highest rain chances look to be late in the day, setting the stage for hot temperatures much of the time. For our Friday, which is Juneteenth, expect hot sunshine to give way to cloudier skies late and scattered storms, especially away from the coast. Given the fact that the highest of rain chances will be inland, this will be good news as it could help contain or even put out the active fires in western Miami-Dade. What we don’t need are additional fires to spark from lightning. Also, with winds veering more out of the south Friday and then become light and rather variable over the weekend, times of smoky skies and reduced air quality will be a concern. Now back to our rain chances: over the weekend on both Saturday and Sunday, a round of scattered showers and storms will be possible. Therefore, for Father’s Day on Sunday, outdoor activities may need a back-up plan given potential storms. Lower rain chances then return next week. We still do need more rain given the big deficit this June, despite the fact that the drought monitor continues to show positive improvements. Tropical update The remnants of Arthur — currently bringing heavy rain across parts of the Southeast — has a low chance it redevelops once it moves off the US East Coast tomorrow or Saturday.","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/hot-and-humid-stretch-for-foreseeable-future/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jackson Dill","publishDate":"2026-06-18T18:36:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F1_2f8a35.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hot-and-humid-stretch-for-foreseeable-future"},{"id":"s8k6we","archiveId":"i68or0","title":"Plantation nursing school owner pleads guilty to selling nearly 3,000 fraudulent nursing diplomas","excerpt":"The owner of two South Florida nursing schools pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges after prosecutors say she sold nearly 3,000 fraudulent nursing diplomas and transcripts to people who never completed the required coursework or clinical training. Carleen Noreus, 52, of Plantation, pleaded guilty to","content":"The owner of two South Florida nursing schools pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges after prosecutors say she sold nearly 3,000 fraudulent nursing diplomas and transcripts to people who never completed the required coursework or clinical training. Carleen Noreus, 52, of Plantation, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to money laundering following a two-week trial in Fort Lauderdale. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, Noreus served as president of Carleen Home Health School, Inc. in Plantation and vice president of Carleen Home Health School II, Inc. in West Palm Beach. Between April 2018 and October 2025, she was responsible for providing 2,956 fraudulent nursing diplomas through the two schools. The fraudulent documents falsely represented that purchasers had completed the academic and clinical requirements needed to earn Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Bachelor of Science in Nursing credentials. Of those who obtained fraudulent credentials, approximately 2,274 went on to pass national nursing board examinations and obtain licenses to work as nurses in Florida and across the country. State authorities have since shut down both schools. “Nursing licenses must be earned through education, training, and demonstrated competence, not purchased through fraud,” U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones for the Southern District of Florida said in a statement. “By selling thousands of fraudulent diplomas and transcripts, the defendant undermined the integrity of the nursing profession and our healthcare system.” The case is part of the second phase of Operation Nightingale, a nationwide investigation targeting fraudulent nursing diploma schemes run by for-profit schools in South Florida. The current phase has resulted in charges against 13 defendants, including Noreus. In Phase I, 30 defendants were charged and convicted in 2023. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge. She faces up to 20 years in prison on each count.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/plantation-nursing-school-owner-pleads-guilty-to-selling-nearly-3000-fraudulent-nursing-diplomas/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Patrick Chalvire","publishDate":"2026-06-18T18:18:09.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2023%2F03%2Fpexels-ekaterina-bolovtsova-6077326.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"plantation-nursing-school-owner-pleads-guilty-to-selling-nearly-3000-fraudulent-nursing-diplomas"},{"id":"bfcr8i","archiveId":"tmeojp","title":"Jury awaits instructions as George Pino trial enters 9th day","excerpt":"MIAMI (WSVN) — The criminal trial of prominent real estate developer George Pino has now entered its ninth day. Closing arguments could potentially take place Thursday afternoon, and jury instructions are set to be handed down near 1:30 p.m. Pino’s defense rested its case on Wednesday as state prose","content":"MIAMI (WSVN) — The criminal trial of prominent real estate developer George Pino has now entered its ninth day. Closing arguments could potentially take place Thursday afternoon, and jury instructions are set to be handed down near 1:30 p.m. Pino’s defense rested its case on Wednesday as state prosecutors once again questioned Lucy Fernandez’s father, Andy, as a rebuttal witness. “Did you have any plans to go out to the sandbar on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022?” said prosecutor Laura Adams. “No,” said Andy. “But you did?” said Adams. “But I did,” said Andy. “And why did you go?” said Adams. “Because Lucy asked me to go,” said Andy. Defense attorneys also got their chance to cross-examine Andy. “Did you send a text to Mr. Pino that said, ‘Billy’s on Sunday?’” said an attorney. “Correct,” said Andy. Seventeen-year-old Lucy Fernandez did not survive the deadly 2022 boating crash when Pino crashed into a channel marker near Boca Chita Key. That crash also left Kathy Puig with permanent injuries. Puig’s father, Rudy, testified about how the tragedy changed her life forever. “Is your daughter in the same condition now than she was when she went to Ocean Reef Club?” asked Adams. “No, she’s not,” said Rudy. “She was an incredible athlete.” Pino ultimately decided to not take the stand to testify in his own defense when given the chance, but another survivor of the 2022 boating crash took the stand for a second time. After reviewing body camera video from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the survivor testified she saw Pino immediately after the crash. Pino’s defense team continued to argue the crash was a tragic accident, claiming high tide obstructed his view of the channel marker. Multiple witnesses testified that Pino was not impaired at the time of the crash. Dr. Diana Barratt, a neurologist called by the defense, testified that Pino suffered from amnesia, which could have caused him to make false statements after the crash. However, prosecutors pushed back against that narrative.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/jury-awaits-instructions-as-george-pino-trial-enters-9th-day/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Sebastian Cuervo","publishDate":"2026-06-18T17:52:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061826-Jury-awaits-instruction-as-George-Pino-trial-enters-9th-day.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"jury-awaits-instructions-as-george-pino-trial-enters-9th-day"},{"id":"bz8eve","archiveId":"7x594o","title":"Dangerous, possibly record-breaking heat leads to NEXT Weather Alert day for all of South Florida","excerpt":"Extreme and dangerous heat is continuing to tighten its grip across South Florida, and that has led to the CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Alert team to issue a NEXT Weather Alert day on Thursday.","content":"Extreme and dangerous heat is continuing to tighten its grip across South Florida, and that has led to the CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Alert team to issue a NEXT Weather Alert day on Thursday.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/dangerous-possibly-record-breaking-heat-leads-to-next-weather-alert-day-for-all-of-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-18T11:28:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F2d27a4ef-b264-4f3d-8dae-f41f1c0a0237%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F7bde491e8d632097743a6792989b5acf%2Ffea23a172f6bb83b4930da12bb70c0a0.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dangerous-possibly-record-breaking-heat-leads-to-next-weather-alert-day-for-all-of-south-florida"},{"id":"4s685k","archiveId":"9vqblu","title":"Miami Beach officer critically injured in Wednesday night crash, officials say","excerpt":"A Miami Beach police officer was rushed to a local hospital on Wednesday night after she was injured in a crash, according to officials.","content":"A Miami Beach police officer was rushed to a local hospital on Wednesday night after she was injured in a crash, according to officials.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-beach-officer-critically-injured-in-wednesday-night-crash-officials-say/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-18T11:23:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F4636a839-19c3-49fa-b20c-9fea0244fb46%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F6d51f03461be15bc8eff7d830f073e20%2F7751fb32dfc338a8d314024bc7184e61.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-beach-officer-critically-injured-in-wednesday-night-crash-officials-say"},{"id":"umaqx4","archiveId":"vu4bg8","title":"Bass Pro Shops rings up Cheeca Lodge resort in Florida Keys","excerpt":"Bass Pro Shops hooked Islamorada’s 27-acre Cheeca Lodge & Spa, adding the luxury fishing and sporting resort to its multi-billion-dollar portfolio. The outdoor retailer, led by Johnny Morris, acquired the property at 81801 Overseas Highway in the Upper Keys from Northwood Investors for an undisclose","content":"Bass Pro Shops hooked Islamorada’s 27-acre Cheeca Lodge & Spa, adding the luxury fishing and sporting resort to its multi-billion-dollar portfolio. The outdoor retailer, led by Johnny Morris, acquired the property at 81801 Overseas Highway in the Upper Keys from Northwood Investors for an undisclosed amount, according to a news release. The sale was completed under the advisement of JLL. Northwood Investors, led by John Kukral, asked $300 million for the property earlier this year, The Real Deal previously reported. Northwood Hospitality will continue to operate the 254-room resort, which its parent company acquired in 2011. Since then, Northwood Investors […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/17/bass-pro-shops-buys-famous-florida-keys-lodge/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Grace McClung","publishDate":"2026-06-17T21:19:28.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBass-Pro-Shops-rings-up-Cheeca-Lodge-resort-in-Florida-Keys--700x466.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bass-pro-shops-rings-up-cheeca-lodge-resort-in-florida-keys"},{"id":"3z3khr","archiveId":"szxbz","title":"South Florida by the numbers: The World Cup Effect","excerpt":"“South Florida by the numbers” is a web feature that catalogues the most notable, quirky and surprising real estate statistics. Hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe will arrive in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties over the next few weeks as the FIFA World Cup transforms","content":"“South Florida by the numbers” is a web feature that catalogues the most notable, quirky and surprising real estate statistics. Hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe will arrive in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties over the next few weeks as the FIFA World Cup transforms the region into an international stage. While much of the attention will focus on the action inside Hard Rock Stadium, temporarily renamed “Miami Stadium,” the tournament’s impact will extend far beyond the pitch. Real estate pros are already capitalizing on the increased global exposure for South Florida’s lifestyle, luxury housing market […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/18/south-florida-by-the-numbers-the-world-cup-effect/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"TRD Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-18T18:15:49.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSouth-Florida-by-the-numbers-The-World-Cup-Effect-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-by-the-numbers-the-world-cup-effect"},{"id":"tly4kd","archiveId":"cbcskb","title":"Miami-Dade wildfires lead to voluntary evacuations, road closures","excerpt":"The fight to contain and extinguish three wildfires burning in Miami-Dade is continuing on Thursday as hundreds of people voluntarily fled their homes and officials closed roads in the region. CBS News Miami's Bri Buckley has more on the fire fight.","content":"The fight to contain and extinguish three wildfires burning in Miami-Dade is continuing on Thursday as hundreds of people voluntarily fled their homes and officials closed roads in the region. CBS News Miami's Bri Buckley has more on the fire fight.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-dade-wildfires-lead-to-voluntary-evacuations-road-closures/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-18T10:51:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F1f2223d2-ef99-4916-ae2b-e75641e69ec0%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F93a19794ed80aaaf24c735e18bd60bc8%2F8158f509907df586ef2200511bde1cdc.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-wildfires-lead-to-voluntary-evacuations-road-closures"},{"id":"ltt43o","archiveId":"x5e10v","title":"Positive people in Pinecrest : Gabrielle Kushner","excerpt":"Miami Palmetto High School rising senior Gabrielle Kushner has garnered well over 1,000 community service hours in just three years of high school, and she is on track to earn many more. Her strong commitment to community service earned her the Mark Light Temple Beth Am Outstanding Service Award giv","content":"Miami Palmetto High School rising senior Gabrielle Kushner has garnered well over 1,000 community service hours in just three years of high school, and she is on track to earn many more. Her strong commitment to community service earned her the Mark Light Temple Beth Am Outstanding Service Award given at Temple Beth Am. At […] The post Positive people in Pinecrest : Gabrielle Kushner first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/positive-people/positive-people-in-pinecrest-gabrielle-kushner/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld","publishDate":"2026-06-18T10:23:44.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"positive-people-in-pinecrest-gabrielle-kushner"},{"id":"3y7pbj","archiveId":"qdp28g","title":"Steve Ross buying Boca Raton’s ex-IBM campus, plots mixed-use “micro city”","excerpt":"Steve Ross, the billionaire developer who is reshaping West Palm Beach, has set his sights on Boca Raton’s former IBM campus, the state’s largest single office complex, seizing on existing approvals for a mixed-use project. Ross is nearing closing on a deal to purchase the 1.7 million-square-foot Bo","content":"Steve Ross, the billionaire developer who is reshaping West Palm Beach, has set his sights on Boca Raton’s former IBM campus, the state’s largest single office complex, seizing on existing approvals for a mixed-use project. Ross is nearing closing on a deal to purchase the 1.7 million-square-foot Boca Raton Innovation Campus, at 5000 T-Rex Avenue, for an undisclosed price, with plans for a “micro city” created through additional construction on parking lots around the former IBM building, the Palm Beach Post reported. Related Ross, the West Palm-based real estate firm Ross founded in 2024, confirmed the firm plans to buy […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/17/steve-ross-buying-boca-ratons-bric-plans-mixed-use-project/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"TRD Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-17T20:30:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_IBM-Ross-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"steve-ross-buying-boca-ratons-ex-ibm-campus-plots-mixed-use-micro-city"},{"id":"4kjpjy","archiveId":"q3j3rm","title":"Positive people in Pinecrest : Marcos Mendiola","excerpt":"Miami Palmetto High School rising senior Marcos Mendiola won the Paw the Teal Award at the school’s award ceremony this spring. The award is given to someone who is committed to community service and participates in the school. As of May, he had 480 community service hours, many earned volunteering ","content":"Miami Palmetto High School rising senior Marcos Mendiola won the Paw the Teal Award at the school’s award ceremony this spring. The award is given to someone who is committed to community service and participates in the school. As of May, he had 480 community service hours, many earned volunteering at Opus Care, visiting elderly […] The post Positive people in Pinecrest : Marcos Mendiola first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/positive-people/positive-people-in-pinecrest-marcos-mendiola/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld","publishDate":"2026-06-18T10:17:08.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"positive-people-in-pinecrest-marcos-mendiola"},{"id":"nv17mu","archiveId":"ple0vu","title":"Inside litigation surrounding Amrit Ocean Resort condo-hotel","excerpt":"In December 2023, David Stern closed on his $1.8 million purchase of a unit at Amrit Ocean Resort, an oceanfront condo-hotel on Singer Island, a barrier island north of Palm Beach. The following year, he found himself in the courts, suing the developer and managers of the LLCs that built the two-tow","content":"In December 2023, David Stern closed on his $1.8 million purchase of a unit at Amrit Ocean Resort, an oceanfront condo-hotel on Singer Island, a barrier island north of Palm Beach. The following year, he found himself in the courts, suing the developer and managers of the LLCs that built the two-tower project on a nearly 7-acre plot of land at 3100 North Ocean Drive in Riviera Beach. His lawsuit hinged on the Florida statute governing condo associations and turnover of the associations’ boards. Stern alleged the developer failed to hand over control to the unit owners in a timely […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/17/inside-litigation-surrounding-amrit-ocean-resort-condo-hotel/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Katherine Kallergis","publishDate":"2026-06-17T20:09:17.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FInside-litigation-surrounding-Amrit-Ocean-Resort-condo-hotel-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"inside-litigation-surrounding-amrit-ocean-resort-condo-hotel"},{"id":"mggdda","archiveId":"omr4ku","title":"Uruguayan MDSO deputy seen singing anthem at World Cup match speaks out on ‘very special’ viral moment","excerpt":"DORAL, Fla. (WSVN) — A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy is speaking out days after video of her singing to her native Uruguay’s national anthem during a World Cup game went viral on social media. The heartwarming moment of pride showed MDSO Deputy Silvia Nadal singing her heart out with fans and s","content":"DORAL, Fla. (WSVN) — A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy is speaking out days after video of her singing to her native Uruguay’s national anthem during a World Cup game went viral on social media. The heartwarming moment of pride showed MDSO Deputy Silvia Nadal singing her heart out with fans and supporting the South American country where she was born. “You can take the Uruguayan out of Uruguay, but you cannot take Uruguay out of an Uruguayan,” she told 7News. The wholesome encounter played out Monday at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, known outside the FIFA World Cup as Hard Rock Stadium, during a match between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. Nadal says she was working a security shift when the crowd began signing Uruguay’s national anthem. With a bright smile on her face, she decided to join in. “It just came out of me. I was singing it along, and I was happy; I mean, I’m always happy, but it was a very special moment. I had no idea I was being recorded,” she said. That recording of her singing would eventually be uploaded online, where it’s now exploding with millions of interactions. “I went to sleep, and I wake up, and I’m like, ‘Wow, these social media platforms rule the world,'” she said. At one point, a member of the Uruguayan Football Association even gifted Nadal a national team pin which, she said, she kissed and then proudly pinned to her uniform. “I was super emotional, I teared up when they were singing the national anthem, and then people just chanting and wearing their jerseys right in front of me, it was a lot,” she said. When asked about her newfound stardom, Nadal said she is just a regular person who comes from a proud futbol-loving family, and she’s just grateful to live out her childhood dreams of seeing her team play. “Every time I see my country play, it just moves something inside of me that is very hard to understand if you’re not born in South America,” she said. The video, which was originally posted to FIFA’s Instagram account, has already surpassed more than 10 million views and 260,000 likes as of Thursday afternoon. Those numbers are still climbing.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/uruguayan-mdso-deputy-seen-singing-anthem-at-world-cup-match-speaks-out-on-very-special-viral-moment/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-18T16:49:30.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260618_MDSO_Deputy_Silvia_Nadal_World_Cup_viral_video.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"uruguayan-mdso-deputy-seen-singing-anthem-at-world-cup-match-speaks-out-on-very-special-viral-moment"},{"id":"vz6v9t","archiveId":"vlnh5l","title":"World Cup, camps and other happenings at Pinecrest Gardens","excerpt":"Kick off the summer season at Pinecrest Gardens with engaging youth programs, beautiful gardens to explore, and our award-winning farmers’ market. Whether you are seeking for your children to explore scientific skills at summer camp or looking to cheer on your favorite team at a watch party, the Gar","content":"Kick off the summer season at Pinecrest Gardens with engaging youth programs, beautiful gardens to explore, and our award-winning farmers’ market. Whether you are seeking for your children to explore scientific skills at summer camp or looking to cheer on your favorite team at a watch party, the Gardens is your destination for sun-soaked memories. […] The post World Cup, camps and other happenings at Pinecrest Gardens first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/pinecrest-tribune/world-cup-camps-and-other-happenings-at-pinecrest-gardens/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Cristina Blanco","publishDate":"2026-06-18T10:08:07.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhazmat-modine-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-camps-and-other-happenings-at-pinecrest-gardens"},{"id":"8qjx0q","archiveId":"24birp","title":"Let’s Make Miami-Dade No. 1","excerpt":"Miami-Dade County has a budget of nearly $13 billion, more than 30,000 employees, one of the busiest airports in the world, and one of the busiest seaports in America. Millions of residents call it home, and millions of visitors pass through it every single day — together driving a global economy th","content":"Miami-Dade County has a budget of nearly $13 billion, more than 30,000 employees, one of the busiest airports in the world, and one of the busiest seaports in America. Millions of residents call it home, and millions of visitors pass through it every single day — together driving a global economy that runs straight through […] The post Let’s Make Miami-Dade No. 1 first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/lets-make-miami-dade-no-1-2/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Grant Miller, Publisher","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:24:07.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lets-make-miami-dade-no-1"},{"id":"8n12du","archiveId":"xrbri8","title":"Undercover Miami-Dade operation leads to arrest on human trafficking, child exploitation charges","excerpt":"An undercover Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office operation targeting human trafficking led to the arrest of a Sweetwater resident accused of arranging a meeting with someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl, authorities said. Abdoul Haseeb, 21, was charged with human trafficking of a minor, using a compu","content":"An undercover Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office operation targeting human trafficking led to the arrest of a Sweetwater resident accused of arranging a meeting with someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl, authorities said. Abdoul Haseeb, 21, was charged with human trafficking of a minor, using a computer service to travel to meet a minor and unlawful use of computer services, according to an arrest affidavit. Investigators with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Human Trafficking Squad said the operation involved undercover deputies posting an online advertisement as part of an effort to identify individuals seeking to engage in illegal sexual activity involving minors. According to the affidavit, Haseeb contacted a phone number listed in the advertisement and began communicating with an undercover deputy posing as the mother of a juvenile girl. During the conversations, deputies said Haseeb agreed to pay $200 to meet with a person he believed was 15 years old. According to the affidavit, Haseeb later arrived at an undisclosed location in Miami-Dade County, where he completed the agreed-upon payment and was taken into custody by deputies. Haseeb was transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center and is being held without bond pending a bond hearing, according to jail records.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/undercover-miami-dade-operation-leads-to-arrest-on-human-trafficking-child-exploitation-charges/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Allyson Castillo","publishDate":"2026-06-18T16:41:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FAbdoul-Haseeb.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"undercover-miami-dade-operation-leads-to-arrest-on-human-trafficking-child-exploitation-charges"},{"id":"lt5xkj","archiveId":"wm6q45","title":"Panter, Panter & Sampedro Awards 2026 Scholarships to two Miami Palmetto Senior High School students","excerpt":"Panter, Panter & Sampedro (PPS) announced that it has awarded Ava Arosemena and Julian Garcia of Miami Palmetto Senior High School each with the 2026 scholarship. Ava Arosemena serves as the co-captain of the Variations dance team and is a youth group leader at her church. She is also the founder of","content":"Panter, Panter & Sampedro (PPS) announced that it has awarded Ava Arosemena and Julian Garcia of Miami Palmetto Senior High School each with the 2026 scholarship. Ava Arosemena serves as the co-captain of the Variations dance team and is a youth group leader at her church. She is also the founder of the nonprofit organization […] The post Panter, Panter & Sampedro Awards 2026 Scholarships to two Miami Palmetto Senior High School students first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/pinecrest-tribune/panter-panter-sampedro-awards-2026-scholarships-to-two-miami-palmetto-senior-high-school-students-2/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Misty Buck","publishDate":"2026-06-18T09:50:44.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"panter-panter-sampedro-awards-2026-scholarships-to-two-miami-palmetto-senior-high-school-students"},{"id":"uynmrs","archiveId":"1knx1k","title":"Summer service, sailing and virtual adventures keep South Florida busy","excerpt":"While many nonprofit organizations slow down during the summer months, others remain hard at work making a difference throughout our community. From therapeutic sailing programs for veterans to immersive virtual reality experiences and creative fundraising events, there is no shortage of opportuniti","content":"While many nonprofit organizations slow down during the summer months, others remain hard at work making a difference throughout our community. From therapeutic sailing programs for veterans to immersive virtual reality experiences and creative fundraising events, there is no shortage of opportunities to learn, connect and give back. Shake-A-Leg Miami continues its popular summer sailing […] The post Summer service, sailing and virtual adventures keep South Florida busy first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/pinecrest-tribune/summer-service-sailing-and-virtual-adventures-keep-south-florida-busy/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Gloria Burns","publishDate":"2026-06-18T09:47:07.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"summer-service-sailing-and-virtual-adventures-keep-south-florida-busy"},{"id":"simwbu","archiveId":"t1djzd","title":"4 boats damaged after fire ignites overnight at Miami marina","excerpt":"City of Miami Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze at Austral Marina, located at 2190 NW North River Drive, at around 1:55 a.m. on Thursday. Crews arrived to find Upon arrival, two docked boats, each more than 30 feet long, fully engulfed in flames and threatening nearby vessels. Fi","content":"City of Miami Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze at Austral Marina, located at 2190 NW North River Drive, at around 1:55 a.m. on Thursday. Crews arrived to find Upon arrival, two docked boats, each more than 30 feet long, fully engulfed in flames and threatening nearby vessels. Firefighters deployed multiple hose lines and initiated an aggressive fire attack while the department’s hazmat team used foam to suppress the flames alongside a fire boat on the water. Officials said it took them about an hour to get the flames under control. Two boats sustained severe fire damage, and two others sustained heat-related damage. Officials contacted the U.S. Coast Guard to assess any potential environmental impact from fuel or other hazardous materials that may have entered the water. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/4-boats-damaged-after-fire-ignites-overnight-at-miami-marina/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-18T13:44:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260618_Miami_marina_boat_fire.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"4-boats-damaged-after-fire-ignites-overnight-at-miami-marina"},{"id":"z8zqgf","archiveId":"d8ikk8","title":"Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum","excerpt":"(AP) — Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday’s dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents Georg","content":"(AP) — Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday’s dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are expected to give remarks. The invite-only celebration will be livestreamed and kicks off a weekend of events centered around the Obama Presidential Center, which opens to the general public on Juneteenth. President Donald Trump is not among the announced guests. He called the $850 million center a “total disaster” in a social media post in February. The Thursday celebration “will reflect a spirit of inspiration and joy, with a big boost from the performers who are sharing their talent with us,” said Valerie Jarrett, the Obama Foundation’s chief executive and former Obama top adviser. “We hope to inspire people everywhere to believe in their power to bring change home.” Other celebrities slated to appear on Thursday include Common, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Vedder, John Legend, Marc Anthony and The Roots. General admission tickets for the center are sold out through the end of October. But tens of thousands of people have already been offered a sneak peek of the nearly 20-acre campus on Chicago’s South Side in Jackson Park. The center, located near where Obama lived and began his political career, is expected to attract more than 1 million visitors annually. It is adjacent to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in the lakefront park, and not far from the University of Chicago. The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/springsteen-bono-and-stevie-wonder-will-help-the-obamas-open-their-presidential-museum/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Rubén Rosario","publishDate":"2026-06-18T13:08:58.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260618_Obama_Presidential_Library.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"springsteen-bono-and-stevie-wonder-will-help-the-obamas-open-their-presidential-museum"},{"id":"4b5sg6","archiveId":"3er82a","title":"Though his vision is limited, his art knows no bounds","excerpt":"Miami Springs Senior High School senior Leonardo Rios sees the world a little differently, literally. In middle school, Rios suffered a torn retina that left him with 20/260 vision in one eye, a condition he describes as a block or wall in the center of his sight. But inside the art classroom, that ","content":"Miami Springs Senior High School senior Leonardo Rios sees the world a little differently, literally. In middle school, Rios suffered a torn retina that left him with 20/260 vision in one eye, a condition he describes as a block or wall in the center of his sight. But inside the art classroom, that wall never […] The post Though his vision is limited, his art knows no bounds first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/pinecrest-tribune/though-his-vision-is-limited-his-art-knows-no-bounds/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Trina Sargalski","publishDate":"2026-06-18T07:18:46.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"though-his-vision-is-limited-his-art-knows-no-bounds"},{"id":"lwu8bq","archiveId":"5mdzqc","title":"Santo Dulce! Churros brings “Churros Mundiales” flavors to World Cup watch parties","excerpt":"Santo Dulce! Churros and Ice Cream is marking the FIFA World Cup with Churros Mundiales, a limited-time sampler platter of stuffed churros, served at The Doral Yard in Miami-Dade and at Smorgasburg South Florida in Fort Lauderdale from June 11 through July 19. Guests can build a tasting flight two w","content":"Santo Dulce! Churros and Ice Cream is marking the FIFA World Cup with Churros Mundiales, a limited-time sampler platter of stuffed churros, served at The Doral Yard in Miami-Dade and at Smorgasburg South Florida in Fort Lauderdale from June 11 through July 19. Guests can build a tasting flight two ways: El Pasaporte, three flavors […] The post Santo Dulce! Churros brings “Churros Mundiales” flavors to World Cup watch parties first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/pinecrest-tribune/santo-dulce-churros-brings-churros-mundiales-flavors-to-world-cup-watch-parties/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Trina Sargalski","publishDate":"2026-06-18T07:11:52.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FChurros-mundiales-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"santo-dulce-churros-brings-churros-mundiales-flavors-to-world-cup-watch-parties"},{"id":"kxyr6k","archiveId":"ctu37h","title":"Kushner, Cain pay $43M for Edgewater site amid apartment rent-growth predictions","excerpt":"Cain and Kushner paid $43.1 million for a site in Edgewater where they’ve been planning a 364-unit luxury apartment tower. The firms bought the 1.5-acre property at 614 and 720 Northeast 27th Street from an entity tied to a joint venture between Miami-based OKO Group and Cain. London-based Cain, led","content":"Cain and Kushner paid $43.1 million for a site in Edgewater where they’ve been planning a 364-unit luxury apartment tower. The firms bought the 1.5-acre property at 614 and 720 Northeast 27th Street from an entity tied to a joint venture between Miami-based OKO Group and Cain. London-based Cain, led by Jonathan Goldstein, and New York-based Kushner, headed by Laurent Morali and Nicole Kushner Meyer, have been planning the 40-story project since April. BDT & MSD Partners provided a $42 million loan for the development, with construction expected to start late next year, The Real Deal previously reported. The property […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/17/cain-kushner-buy-miami-apartment-site-from-oko-group/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Grace McClung","publishDate":"2026-06-17T18:59:28.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FKushner-Cain-pay-43M-for-Edgewater-site-amid-apartment-rent-growth-predictions-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"kushner-cain-pay-43m-for-edgewater-site-amid-apartment-rent-growth-predictions"},{"id":"5b76n5","archiveId":"cpdsid","title":"Heat Advisory, Hazy Skies, and Afternoon Storms Across South Florida","excerpt":"South Florida will continue to deal with dangerous heat, wildfire smoke, and scattered afternoon storms today. A Heat Advisory is in effect from Noon until 7pm for all of South Florida as heat index values climb between 105 and 110 degrees. High temperatures will reach the low to mid 90’s, but the c","content":"South Florida will continue to deal with dangerous heat, wildfire smoke, and scattered afternoon storms today. A Heat Advisory is in effect from Noon until 7pm for all of South Florida as heat index values climb between 105 and 110 degrees. High temperatures will reach the low to mid 90’s, but the combination of heat and humidity will make it feel significantly hotter. Anyone spending time outdoors should stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and limit strenuous activity during the afternoon. Unlike the past couple of days, storm coverage today will be more limited. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop mainly across interior South Florida this afternoon and early evening as the Atlantic and Gulf sea breezes collide inland. A few storms could produce heavy downpours, gusty winds, and street flooding, but many coastal locations may stay dry. Another concern today is wildfire smoke from the Quarry 2 Fire, Well Fire, and other ongoing fires in Miami-Dade County. Winds will shift more Southeasterly, pushing smoke toward portions of inland Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. While visibility should remain generally good, hazy skies and periods of reduced air quality are possible, especially for sensitive groups. Looking ahead, rain chances increase Friday as additional moisture and an upper-level disturbance move into the region. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected heading into the weekend, while heat index values above 105 degrees remain likely each afternoon. Arthur Update Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened into a post-tropical low over southeast Texas. While the storm itself is fading, its impacts continue. The remnants of Arthur are expected to produce widespread rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, with isolated amounts approaching 20 inches, from Texas into Louisiana and across portions of the Southeast through Friday. Life-threatening flash flooding remains the primary concern. Have a wonderful day South Florida and make it a safe one! 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It was a lot of money for a single mother. So she called Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer. Kara Hazelton has been running her pet sitter business for 20 years. An idea that she","content":"A South Florida pet sitter spent nearly a week taking care of a clients two dogs only to have them return and not pay her. It was a lot of money for a single mother. So she called Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer. Kara Hazelton has been running her pet sitter business for 20 years. An idea that she came up with after leaving her own pets for an extended period. Kara Hazelton: “A long time ago, we boarded our dogs in a facility for two weeks and they were so stressed when we got back.” She saw a need – and started a business: “Fur Get Me Not Pet Sitting.” Kara Hazelton: “I figured that pets are more comfortable in their own environment so I started it that way.” She’s got her regular clients – and by word of mouth, she’s been adding customers to fill the calendar. Kara Hazelton: “My dailies, I have about six to seven and then some vacations people go out of town, I stay overnight at their home.” Last month, she took one of those overnight jobs. It was for nearly a week and she was going to be paid several hundred dollars. Kara Hazelton: “They went away for six nights out of town, and I stayed at their home, I slept over, I walked their dogs four times a day, took great care of them.” But while she was there, the toilet leaked. Kara Hazelton: “Shut the water off, there was a little water around the toilet. I put towels down, I called the owner, they said it was fine, it happens.” But when they got home, Kara says they decided not to pay her because of the leak. Kara Hazelton: “She said, ‘Not happening.’ She said ‘We decided we’re not going to pay you.’ Just like that.” Kara was out of a lot of money. Kara Hazelton: “This is my only source of income. I’m a single mom to my 2-year-old. It really hurt me financially.” Out of options, she called us. Kara Hazelton: “I trusted them. It’s been two years that I’ve known them. They knew my son. We’re friendly toward each other. I didn’t expect this.” Howard, she took good care of their pets. Can they avoid paying her over a leaky toilet? Howard Finkelstein: “No. She did what she was hired to do, kept the dogs safe and cared for and so she is entitled to be paid in full. And she is not responsible for damages caused by a leaky toilet unless they can prove she was somehow negligent and did something that caused the leak.” We spoke with the owners of the dogs Kara cared for and they sent her $300. Not as much as Kara believes she was owed, but she accepted the payment and is ready to move on. Kara Hazelton: “I just wanted to thank everyone at Channel 7 and Help Me Howard for helping me receive the money.” Kara says she has a new policy from now on, she’s asking clients to pay up front. Got a problem? Need a hand? Here is how to find us. It’s Help Me Howard, I’m Brandon Beyer, 7News. CONTACT HELP ME HOWARDEmail: helpmehoward@wsvn.comReporter: Brandon Beyer at bbeyer@wsvn.comMiami-Dade: 305-953-WSVNBroward: 954-761-WSVN","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/help-me-howard/pet-sitters-customers-doesnt-want-to-pay-bill-over-leaky-toilet/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Matthew Garcia","publishDate":"2026-06-18T02:51:23.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F61726-HMH.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"pet-sitters-customers-doesnt-want-to-pay-bill-over-leaky-toilet"},{"id":"8negxn","archiveId":"gtd8ol","title":"Colombian fans attend watch parties across Miami, share hopes during match against Uzbekistan","excerpt":"South Florida’s passionate Colombian soccer fans gathered in watch parties across South Florida to cheer for their team. A sea of yellow took over FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, Wednesday night, as hundreds of fans watched the game between Colombia and Uzbekistan. It was Uzbekista","content":"South Florida’s passionate Colombian soccer fans gathered in watch parties across South Florida to cheer for their team. A sea of yellow took over FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, Wednesday night, as hundreds of fans watched the game between Colombia and Uzbekistan. It was Uzbekistan’s first World Cup game. At Manantial Marketplace in Miami, fans wore national jerseys to support the team and their star player James Rodríguez. “That’s our idol, so we definitely want to see him shine,” said Carlos Echeverry. Other fans shared their hopes for Colombia to win it all. “They should win this, they should win. Hopefully they come out to win, they don’t have a bad team this year, we’ll see how it goes. But they have a solid squad, I think they could pull it out this year,” said Alfredo Castro, a Colombia fan. Kamila Monterrosa was the lone Uzbekistan fan at the Manantial watch party. “I’m originally from Uzbekistan; I was born in Uzbekistan,” she said. Monterrosa said she was dragged by her Colombian friend to watch the game. “It’s been 34 years, and we’ve been waiting for this moment,” she said. “Going against such a strong team, that they’ve been at every World Cup here, like participating, and I’m so proud of my country.” But Colombia actually missed out on being being at 2022’s World Cup. “I feel like we have our team back; it’s been a long time, and I feel like we’re very solid this year,” said Cami Cardozo The fans’ wish for a win was granted at around midnight on Thursday. The Colombian team emerged triumphant after beating Uzbekistan 3-1. Colombia is next slated to play against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, while Uzbekistan will be squaring off against Portugal, also on Tuesday.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/colombian-fans-attend-watch-parties-across-miami-share-hopes-during-match-against-uzbekistan/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-18T02:40:04.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F61726-Colombia-Bayfront-Park.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"colombian-fans-attend-watch-parties-across-miami-share-hopes-during-match-against-uzbekistan"},{"id":"4916y3","archiveId":"3ecyrl","title":"Gade Tet Ou with Dr. Flore: Checking Out Guest Jean Lindor","excerpt":"Gade Tet Ou or check yourself out is so much more than just three words. Today’s guest is Jean Lindor. Jean is the father of Dr. Flore. In this episode, Dr. Flore Lindor Latortue gives people an opportunity to check out and learn more about Jean and a conversation focused on Haiti’s involvement in t","content":"Gade Tet Ou or check yourself out is so much more than just three words. Today’s guest is Jean Lindor. Jean is the father of Dr. Flore. In this episode, Dr. Flore Lindor Latortue gives people an opportunity to check out and learn more about Jean and a conversation focused on Haiti’s involvement in the […] The post Gade Tet Ou with Dr. Flore: Checking Out Guest Jean Lindor first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/gade-tet-ou-with-dr-flore-checking-out-guest-jean-lindor/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-17T23:24:16.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGade-Tet-Ou-with-Dr.-Flore_-Checking-Out-Guest-Jean-Lindor-20-34-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gade-tet-ou-with-dr-flore-checking-out-guest-jean-lindor"},{"id":"13mma5","archiveId":"nsggzn","title":"Let’s Talk Pickleball with Host Lori Nussbaum and Guests Maria Abou and Scott Van","excerpt":"Join host Lori Nussbaum for an exciting episode of featuring guests Maria Abou and Scott Van. From the rapid growth of pickleball to community impact, competition, and what makes the sport so addictive, this conversation dives into everything pickleball enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy. Wh","content":"Join host Lori Nussbaum for an exciting episode of featuring guests Maria Abou and Scott Van. From the rapid growth of pickleball to community impact, competition, and what makes the sport so addictive, this conversation dives into everything pickleball enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious about the […] The post Let’s Talk Pickleball with Host Lori Nussbaum and Guests Maria Abou and Scott Van first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/videos-2/lets-talk-pickleball-with-host-lori-nussbaum-and-guests-maria-abou-and-scott-van/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"CNews YouTube","publishDate":"2026-06-17T23:18:34.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FLets-Talk-Pickleball-with-Host-Lori-Nussbaum-and-Guests-Maria-Abou-and-Scott-Van-18-31-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lets-talk-pickleball-with-host-lori-nussbaum-and-guests-maria-abou-and-scott-van"},{"id":"qc4xdp","archiveId":"k87vbz","title":"Miami Father’s Day brunch and dinner specials 2026","excerpt":"From a waterfront buffet to a BBQ feast, here's where to have brunch or dinner this 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boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez.Following the defense's decision to rest late Wednesday afternoon, prosecutors immediately called rebuttal witnesses, including the fathers of Fernandez and Katy Puig.Rudy Puig, father of Katy Puig, testified regarding his daughter's condition following the Sept. 4, 2022, crash. Katy, one of the 12 teenage girls aboard Pino's boat that day, suffered a traumatic brain injury in the incident. Her father told the court that she is now confined to a wheelchair and requires around-the-clock medical care.When asked if his daughter remains in the same condition as when she left for the birthday party at Ocean Reef Club, he answered, \"No, she is not,\" describing her as an active athlete and healthy student prior to the crash.Andres Fernandez, Lucy Fernandez's father, also returned to the stand. He testified that while the two families had been close for years, their relationship had grown more distant over time, even though the girls remained friends despite attending different schools.Before resting the defense's case, the judge asked Pino if he intended to testify in his own defense. Pino declined, stating, \"I do not wish to testify\".Earlier in the day, the defense presented testimony from neurologist Dr. Diana Barratt, who was hired last October as a consultant and expert witness. Barratt testified that after reviewing Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission body-camera footage and EMS records, she concluded that a head injury Pino sustained in the crash resulted in a traumatic brain injury and subsequent amnesia.Barratt told jurors that while Pino appeared clear during interviews at certain points, he would later become unsure or provide incorrect answers.During cross-examination, lead prosecutor Laura Adams challenged the medical conclusions regarding amnesia. Adams questioned whether there were any signs of the condition beyond Pino not remembering who sat behind him, the horsepower of his engines, and his immediate observations after being ejected from the boat.\"I didn't see any other signs of amnesia,\" Barratt responded.Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday, with jury deliberations expected to begin Monday afternoon.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/day-8-of-george-pinos-deadly-boat-crash-trial-defense-rests/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Nikiya  Carrero","publishDate":"2026-06-18T02:45:54.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F487fe649-765b-43dc-9540-473412abd9af%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F75aa717e37900c2fe228390d42879371%2Fgeorge-pino-day-8-testimony.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"defense-rests-in-day-8-of-george-pinos-deadly-boat-crash-trial-with-rebuttal-from-the-prosecution"},{"id":"76zcvy","archiveId":"cb28qh","title":"Miami Beach Police officer in critical condition after ATV crash while responding to a burglary","excerpt":"A Miami Beach Police officer was rushed to the hospital in critical condition following a crash while on duty. The female officer was responding to a burglary in progress on an ATV when she was involved in a crash at the intersection of Ninth Street and Meridian Avenue, at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday","content":"A Miami Beach Police officer was rushed to the hospital in critical condition following a crash while on duty. The female officer was responding to a burglary in progress on an ATV when she was involved in a crash at the intersection of Ninth Street and Meridian Avenue, at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday. 7News sources said the policewoman was injured and immediately rushed to the hospital. A 7News crew arrived at the scene moments after the crash unfolded. Cameras captured officers at the scene with crime tape being put up, as well as two ATVs. Video exclusively obtained by 7News shows an ATV while on the road trying to pass another ATV. The first ATV appears to strike a curb or some shrubs, then rolls over. Moments later, witnesses are seen running over to help the officer. Responding officers shut down several roads and the MacArthur Causeway while they investigated. 7News sources said both ATVs were speeding to try to get to a burglary that was in progress nearby. Cellphone video obtained exclusively by 7News shows the injured officer being rushed from the scene to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. The department told 7News on Wednesday night that the officer is listed in critical condition. Sources told 7News that while at the hospital, she was alert and talking. They identified the patient as Miami Beach Police Officer Miona Mijalkovic, who was sworn in this past September. 7News cameras captured other members of the Miami Beach Police Department at the hospital showing support for their injured colleague. Thursday morning, police provided the following update about further details about Mijalkovic: “Our officer remains in good spirits and continues to recover. We are thankful for the outpouring of prayers, support and encouragement from our community, and for the outstanding care being provided by the medical team at Jackson Memorial Hospital.” The crash remains under investigation..","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miami-beach-officer-in-critical-condition-after-crash-while-responding-to-a-burglary/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-18T02:32:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-Miami-Beach-officer-in-critical-condition-after-ATV-crash-while-responding-to-a-burglary-in-progress.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-beach-police-officer-in-critical-condition-after-atv-crash-while-responding-to-a-burglary"},{"id":"ybvdo8","archiveId":"lnbrhr","title":"Broward medical building report many people trapped in their elevators: \"It's a danger zone\"","excerpt":"Tenants and patients at the Emerald Lake Plaza on Sterling Road in Hollywood are calling for action after recurring malfunctions with the building's elevator have left visitors trapped and others unable to access essential services.The situation has caused significant distress for those visiting med","content":"Tenants and patients at the Emerald Lake Plaza on Sterling Road in Hollywood are calling for action after recurring malfunctions with the building's elevator have left visitors trapped and others unable to access essential services.The situation has caused significant distress for those visiting medical offices within the building, particularly the elderly and those with limited mobility.Rick Valente, a patient who visits a third-floor doctor's office several times a month, said he has been forced to climb the stairs despite relying on a cane for stability.\"I can't do stairs very well because I have no strength in my legs,\" Valente said. \"It was excruciatingly painful, but I knew I had to be here, so I did it, and when I was done, going back down was just as bad\".The issue appears to be ongoing. Stacey Wells, who works in the building, said she hears people calling out for help from the elevator at least once a week.\"I've heard people calling out, and it's pretty scary, so I just tell all the clients that come in do not take the elevator; it's hazardous, it's a danger zone, I believe,\" Wells said.Viewer photos shared with CBS News Miami show Hollywood Fire Rescue responding to an incident Monday to assist a trapped occupant. Another patient, David Nurieli, described seeing elderly individuals forced to walk or be carried up three flights of stairs when the elevator fails.Firm Realty, the property management company, acknowledged the issue in a statement to CBS News Miami. Management said they have issued a formal Notice of Deficiency to TK Elevator, the building's service provider, and have sought evaluations from other firms.\"Property management is fully aware of the elevator issues at Emerald Lake Plaza and shares the frustration of our tenants and visitors,\" the company said. \"The recurring outages and occasional entrapments are unacceptable to us, and resolving them has been one of our highest priorities\".Management added that they have funds set aside to replace the elevator, though a timeline for the project has not been announced.CBS News Miami reached out to TK Elevator. A spokesperson shared this statement:\"TK Elevator understands how frustrating repeated service issues can be for residents and building management, and we take this matter very seriously. In this case, this particular building is operating a single elevator system that is more than two decades old. By industry standards, this unit is nearing its end-of-life period of reliability. To that end, in recent months the unit has required multiple service callbacks, and in each instance TK Elevator's dedicated team has worked to restore the unit as quickly and safely as possible. However, with this type of aging equipment, components can become increasingly prone to unexpected failure, even with regular maintenance. TK Elevator has been in communication with this customer to plan for a full modernization of the system, which is the most effective, long-term solution to improve reliability and performance. Most recently, we provided an updated modernization proposal in early May, and we understand the customer is still evaluating options.Nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our people, our customers, and the riding public. We remain committed to supporting the building as it works towards a long-term modernization solution.\"Broward County officials confirmed that a code compliance inspector visited the site Tuesday following a call from the Hollywood Fire Department. While the elevator was running during the inspection, the county issued a violation for an expired inspection certificate. A full report is pending.If you have breaking news, a tip, or an issue you think deserves investigation, contact our newsroom at 844-404-4954 (Broward) or 844-404-4305 (Miami-Dade). You can also email us at wfornews@cbs.com or visit our online tip form.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/hollywood-medical-building-report-many-people-trapped-in-their-elevators/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"Bri  Buckley","publishDate":"2026-06-18T02:16:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2Fa1fb6def-1684-47a4-99cc-da13947f458d%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fb1381b844c672b6b000fce338c85e0c5%2Fsnapshot-16.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"broward-medical-building-report-many-people-trapped-in-their-elevators-its-a-danger-zone"},{"id":"hfn81q","archiveId":"6wm3ec","title":"World Cup what to know: Stakes ratchet up as World Cup teams play their second group-stage games","excerpt":"Every team has played a game in this oversized World Cup filled with big surprises. The stakes rise quickly as the 48 teams begin playing their second group-stage matches. Cape Verde, Qatar and Congo have earned points for the first time in the World Cup, raising hope for an improbable run to the kn","content":"Every team has played a game in this oversized World Cup filled with big surprises. The stakes rise quickly as the 48 teams begin playing their second group-stage matches. Cape Verde, Qatar and Congo have earned points for the first time in the World Cup, raising hope for an improbable run to the knockout round. Spain, Portugal and Brazil, among the pre-tournament favorites to win it all, need wins to keep up in their groups after opening with draws. Belgium, the Netherlands, Croatia and Switzerland are in the same boat. On Thursday, hosts Mexico and Canada, along with Switzerland and South Korea, will be among the teams playing for a second time. What to watch on June 17 — Czech Republic vs. South Africa, noon EDT in Atlanta (Fox/Telemundo/Peacock) — Switzerland vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, 3 p.m. EDT in Inglewood, California (Fox/Telemundo/Peacock) — Canada vs. Qatar, 6 p.m. EDT in Vancouver, British Columbia (FS1/Telemundo/Peacock) — Mexico vs. South Korea, 9 p.m. EDT in Guadalajara, Mexico (Fox/Telemundo/Peacock) Mexico faces South Korea for control of Group A Mexico will look to take control of Group A against South Korea following a thrilling start as World Cup host. Four years after a major disappointment in Qatar, the Mexicans roared out of the gate with a 2-0 win over South Africa. The dominant victory thrilled a capacity crowd of 80,824 at famed Azteca Stadium and drew 7.1 million viewers in the United States, making it the most-watched opening match for an English-language broadcast. The next match may be a little tougher. South Korea opened its 12th World Cup appearance by scoring twice in the second half for a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic. While Mexico will have to travel 600 miles from Mexico City for its second match, South Korea remained in Guadalajara following its opener. Mexico also will be without defender Cesar Montes, who received one of three red cards in the match against South Africa. Short-handed South Africa South Africa will be short-handed for its Group A match against the Czech Republic in Atlanta. Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane both received red cards against Mexico, which carries an automatic one-game suspension. Zwane’s suspension was increased to thee games by FIFA on Wednesday, deeming his contact to the face of Mexico’s Roberto Alvarado to be serious foul play. South Africa is appealing FIFA’s decision. Canada and Qatar aiming for first World Cup win Canada and Qatar made history in their openers, scoring late goals to earn their first World Cup points. The teams meet on Thursday looking for their first win. Qatar had a forgettable run in the 2022 World Cup, scoring a single goal while becoming the first host country to lose all three of its matches. The Qataris opened this year’s tournament with a shocker, scoring in stoppage time to pull out a 1-1 draw against Group B favorite Switzerland. Canada followed a rousing opening ceremony with a slow start against Bosnia-Herzegovina Friday in Toronto. Substitute Cyle Larin turned disappointment into celebration, scoring in the 78th minute to secure a 1-1 draw. It marked Canada’s first World Cup point after it scored one goal while losing all six games in 1976 in Mexico and four years ago in Qatar. Canada’s bid for a first win could be hampered by captain Alphonso Davies’ nagging hamstring injury. He didn’t play against Bosnia and has been limited in training from an injury suffered while playing for Bayern Munich on May 6. Switzerland looking to regroup Switzerland is trying to bounce back from the shocking tie against 56th-ranked Qatar that created a four-way tie in Group B. The next chance for the Swiss comes against Bosnia-Herzegovina, which had the opposite reaction to opening with a draw. At No. 64 in the world, the Bosnians are the lowest-ranked team in the group, yet pulled out a draw against the host country. That came after Bosnia stunned Italy in the final of the European playoffs. More World Cup news — Christian Pulisic still training separately, increasing concern for the US at the World Cup — Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup — Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match — FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash and blamed for killing momentum at World Cup — Iran and Egypt will meet, uncomfortably, in Seattle’s World Cup ‘Pride Match’ — Turkish state broadcaster drops veteran World Cup commentator over Iran-New Zealand mix-up Stats of the day Harry Kane’s two goals against Croatia gives him 10 in his World Cup career, matching Gary Lineker’s England record and five others for seventh all-time. The others with 10: Argentina’s Gabriel Batistuta, Peru’s Teófilo Cubillas, Poland’s Grzegorz Lato and Germans Thomas Müller and Helmut Rahn.","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/world-cup-what-to-know-stakes-ratchet-up-as-world-cup-teams-play-their-second-group-stage-games/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-18T01:43:42.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061126-WORLD-CUP-LOGO.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-what-to-know-stakes-ratchet-up-as-world-cup-teams-play-their-second-group-stage-games"},{"id":"knq59c","archiveId":"fdydw6","title":"Viral Cabo Verdean World Cup goalie to be reunited with mom in Miami","excerpt":"Josimar \"Vozinha\" Dias broke down in tears revealing his mother couldn't enter the U.S. with visa issues to watch him play.","content":"Josimar \"Vozinha\" Dias broke down in tears revealing his mother couldn't enter the U.S. with visa issues to watch him play.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/viral-cabo-verdean-world-cup-goalie-to-be-reunited-with-mom-in-miami-40559079/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"B. 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Police said Anglade was safely recovered in good health.","content":"City of Miami Police said that 24-year-old Alexandria Carmelle Anglade was found safe. Police said Anglade was safely recovered in good health.","url":"https://wsvn.com/uncategorized/24-year-old-woman-reported-missing-from-miami-found-safe-police-say/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-18T01:09:13.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-found-Alexandria-Carmelle-Anglade.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"24-year-old-woman-reported-missing-from-miami-found-safe-police-say"},{"id":"92zttm","archiveId":"mzw2n6","title":"Dangerous heat feeling like the triple digits to come Thursday across South Florida","excerpt":"Residents will have feels like temperatures reaching 110.","content":"Residents will have feels like temperatures reaching 110.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/dangerous-heat-feeling-like-the-triple-digits-to-come-thursday-across-south-florida/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-18T00:12:00.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F1965c2e2-0095-4a99-99cd-b4a91c5bcd4b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fcdcddbf605086d4ec67e9938f9623dc9%2F67dfb6f2bfc2f2ac50dd097fe6c18526.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dangerous-heat-feeling-like-the-triple-digits-to-come-thursday-across-south-florida"},{"id":"l4fis9","archiveId":"n5icqb","title":"Third wildfire reported burning near Everglades as officials fight 2 other wildfires","excerpt":"The wildfires, which are burning to the west of Doral and Sweetwater in Miami-Dade, are sending wildfire smoke into nearby communities as far as Broward County.","content":"The wildfires, which are burning to the west of Doral and Sweetwater in Miami-Dade, are sending wildfire smoke into nearby communities as far as Broward County.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/third-wildfire-reported-burning-near-everglades-as-officials-fight-2-other-wildfires/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-18T00:10:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2F931efcbe-292f-4e1c-a587-717dad331b1d%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Ff7cc8895f5bd3ca16bb0cf41c373a0f3%2Fb1270fc54f8cf897f57408c9eb905381.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"third-wildfire-reported-burning-near-everglades-as-officials-fight-2-other-wildfires"},{"id":"n46n2x","archiveId":"jtdnv2","title":"Marlins Homestand #7 Brings Flanigan’s Fest, Father’s Day Celebration and More to loanDepot park","excerpt":"The Fightin’ Fish return to loanDepot park June 19-24 for Homestand #7, featuring a three game series against the San Francisco Giants (June 19-21) and a three-game set against the Texas Rangers (June 22-24). Fans can look forward to six days of community celebrations, giveaways, themed events, and ","content":"The Fightin’ Fish return to loanDepot park June 19-24 for Homestand #7, featuring a three game series against the San Francisco Giants (June 19-21) and a three-game set against the Texas Rangers (June 22-24). Fans can look forward to six days of community celebrations, giveaways, themed events, and fan-favorite promotions throughout the homestand. The homestand […] The post Marlins Homestand #7 Brings Flanigan’s Fest, Father’s Day Celebration and More to loanDepot park first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/marlins-homestand-7-brings-flanigans-fest-fathers-day-celebration-and-more-to-loandepot-park/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community Press Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:42:45.000Z","category":"sports","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F20260327_SAS_213-1-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"marlins-homestand-7-brings-flanigans-fest-fathers-day-celebration-and-more-to-loandepot-park"},{"id":"5pzu39","archiveId":"8xzygj","title":"Illustrated Properties launches commercial division amid broader industry consolidation","excerpt":"Illustrated Properties is making a bigger leap into commercial real estate with the launch of a division led by industry veteran Shane McCain as the brokerage looks to expand beyond its residential roots in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. McCain will serve as director of commercial real es","content":"Illustrated Properties is making a bigger leap into commercial real estate with the launch of a division led by industry veteran Shane McCain as the brokerage looks to expand beyond its residential roots in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. McCain will serve as director of commercial real estate for the Palm Beach Gardens-based firm, which has more than 600 agents across 20 South Florida offices. The division will provide brokerage and advisory services to investors, developers and business owners across the office, retail, industrial, multifamily, land, hospitality and medical sectors. McCain said Illustrated previously had a commercial operation, […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/17/soflas-illustrated-properties-launches-commercial-division/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Eman Elshahawy","publishDate":"2026-06-17T17:11:16.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FIllustrated-Properties-launches-commercial-division-with-Shane-McCain-at-helm-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"illustrated-properties-launches-commercial-division-amid-broader-industry-consolidation"},{"id":"2hubv8","archiveId":"jiqbtt","title":"Cape Verde makes their FIFA World Cup debut in Miami Stadium","excerpt":"More about Cape Verde as they make their debut on the 21st of June.","content":"More about Cape Verde as they make their debut on the 21st of June.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/cape-verde-makes-their-fifa-world-cup-debut-in-miami-stadium/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2Fb768dad0-4bf9-4576-8ad3-d7fca7cd3acb%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fab8125500c8e46165d040878904d691b%2Fd47a4b63c0b8b9235626162107fb26bd.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"cape-verde-makes-their-fifa-world-cup-debut-in-miami-stadium"},{"id":"8zbfv5","archiveId":"453jcw","title":"Lo Que Callan Los Hombres (What Men Don’t Tell): Beyond Success: David Hamilton Nichols","excerpt":"“Lo Que Callan Los Hombres” (What Men Don’t Tell) Hosted by Carlos Anaya (@cafecitoespiritual) This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a conversation that goes beyond performance, titles, and image—into the truth behind the man. What happens after success? On this episode of Lo Que Callan Los Hombres, Carlo","content":"“Lo Que Callan Los Hombres” (What Men Don’t Tell) Hosted by Carlos Anaya (@cafecitoespiritual) This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a conversation that goes beyond performance, titles, and image—into the truth behind the man. What happens after success? On this episode of Lo Que Callan Los Hombres, Carlos Anaya sat down with David Hamilton Nichols […] The post Lo Que Callan Los Hombres (What Men Don’t Tell): Beyond Success: David Hamilton Nichols first appeared on Miami's Community News.","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/lo-que-callan-los-hombres-what-men-dont-tell-beyond-success-david-hamilton-nichols/","source":"Community Newspapers","author":"Community News Releases","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:10:39.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FLo-Que-Callan-Los-Hombres-What-Men-Dont-Tell_-Beyond-Success_-David-Hamilton-Nichols-2-7-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lo-que-callan-los-hombres-what-men-dont-tell-beyond-success-david-hamilton-nichols"},{"id":"6b1kfj","archiveId":"1kb9qj","title":"Colombian fans attend watch parties across Miami, share hopes for match against Uzbekistan","excerpt":"South Florida’s passionate Colombian soccer fans gathered in watch parties across South Florida to cheer for their team. A sea of yellow took over FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, with hundreds of fans watching the game between Colombia and Uzbekistan on Wednesday night. At Manantia","content":"South Florida’s passionate Colombian soccer fans gathered in watch parties across South Florida to cheer for their team. A sea of yellow took over FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, with hundreds of fans watching the game between Colombia and Uzbekistan on Wednesday night. At Manantial Marketplace in Miami, fans wore national jerseys to support the team and their star player James Rodríguez. “That’s our idol, so we definitely want to see him shine,” said Carlos Echeverry. Other fans shared their hopes for Colombia to win it all. “I feel like we have our team back, it’s been a long time, and I feel like we’re very solid this year,” said Cami Cardozo “They should win this, they should win. Hopefully they come out to win, they don’t have a bad team this year, we’ll see how it goes. But they have a solid squad, I think they could pull it out this year,” said Alfredo Castro, a Colombia fan. Fans across South Florida are hoping for a good match between the two teams.","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/colombian-fans-attend-watch-parties-across-miami-share-hopes-for-match-against-uzbekistan/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-18T02:40:04.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F61726-Colombia-Bayfront-Park.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"colombian-fans-attend-watch-parties-across-miami-share-hopes-for-match-against-uzbekistan"},{"id":"otz4gh","archiveId":"cgybqp","title":"The Best of Miami 2026 is here!","excerpt":"Our annual issue is live and on newsstands now.","content":"Our annual issue is live and on newsstands now.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/best-of-miami-2026-is-here-40558971/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Celia Almeida","publishDate":"2026-06-17T13:00:00.000Z","category":"miami","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FBOM-2026-header.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-best-of-miami-2026-is-here"},{"id":"v572d6","archiveId":"jybuha","title":"Follow the money: Engel & Völkers franchise owner expands into Palm Beach region","excerpt":"The New York to South Florida pipeline is extending to the residential brokerage industry, where Engel & Völkers franchise owner Donald Brennan acquired the Palm Beach office. Brennan, who owns franchises in Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey and the North Fork of Long Island, acquired the rights to th","content":"The New York to South Florida pipeline is extending to the residential brokerage industry, where Engel & Völkers franchise owner Donald Brennan acquired the Palm Beach office. Brennan, who owns franchises in Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey and the North Fork of Long Island, acquired the rights to the geographic zone that includes a dozen ZIP codes in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Manalapan, Lake Worth Beach, North Palm Beach, Juno Beach and a slice of Palm Beach Gardens, according to a spokesperson. Engel & Völkers expanded to West Palm Beach last year through its former license partners Enrique Vicente Urdaneta […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/17/engel-volkers-franchise-owner-expands-into-palm-beach/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Katherine Kallergis","publishDate":"2026-06-17T13:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMIA_Engel-Volkers-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"follow-the-money-engel-vlkers-franchise-owner-expands-into-palm-beach-region"},{"id":"esliaf","archiveId":"46u3qn","title":"This Saturday, will A DJ save your social life?","excerpt":"Amigos Meet and Jolt Radio are teaming up for another beginner-friendly Vinyl DJ Workshop social experience.","content":"Amigos Meet and Jolt Radio are teaming up for another beginner-friendly Vinyl DJ Workshop social experience.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/learn-to-dj-on-vinyl-at-this-miami-workshop-by-amigos-meet-40558826/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Shawn Macomber","publishDate":"2026-06-17T12:50:00.000Z","category":"nightlife","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2FVinyl-at-Jolt.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"this-saturday-will-a-dj-save-your-social-life"},{"id":"ivpq40","archiveId":"wfvnur","title":"7 hottest Fort Lauderdale restaurants opening this summer","excerpt":"From a pizzeria to a new brunch spot on Las Olas, here are the 7 hottest restaurants opening in Fort Lauderdale this summer.","content":"From a pizzeria to a new brunch spot on Las Olas, here are the 7 hottest restaurants opening in Fort Lauderdale this summer.","url":"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/hottest-fort-lauderdale-restaurants-opening-this-summer-40558970/","source":"Miami New Times","author":"Nicole Lopez-Alvar","publishDate":"2026-06-16T20:45:28.000Z","category":"food","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaminewtimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F4%2F2026%2F06%2Fpeppis.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"7-hottest-fort-lauderdale-restaurants-opening-this-summer"},{"id":"c50yr4","archiveId":"47fhbx","title":"Smoke, Heat, Storms","excerpt":"Our steamy and stormy (occasionally smoky) pattern continues across south Florida. For the third consecutive day, most of Miami-Dade and Broward counties were under Heat Advisories. Here’s a look at the peak heat index values including a whopping reading of 112º as the “feels like” temperature in Mi","content":"Our steamy and stormy (occasionally smoky) pattern continues across south Florida. For the third consecutive day, most of Miami-Dade and Broward counties were under Heat Advisories. Here’s a look at the peak heat index values including a whopping reading of 112º as the “feels like” temperature in Miami Beach. Meanwhile, we had another smoky sky due resulting from Brush Fires located west of the Florida Turnpike (Miami-Dade). Much of the day focused on two separate fires (both close in proximity) with plenty of smoke transported north into Broward County. By Wednesday evening, it was evident that another Brush Fire had formed farther west along US-41 the Tamiami Trail. Unfortunately, storms from Wednesday afternoon generated Lightning which, in turn, sparked another grass fire. As we look to Thursday’s weather, the heat streak continues. Temperatures will continue to run between 3 and 5-degrees above average so Miami will again flirt with a record high. The forecast and record numbers are shown below. The weather map shows south Florida at the western periphery of High Pressure from the Atlantic. It’s still allowing for the flow of tropical air into our region. There’s one difference from previous days, though. Instead of a direct wind from the south, winds will veer out of the southeast. That’s important. While it won’t curb our heat and humidity, it should be enough to shift smoke westward (specifically toward the NW most of the day). Residents in Broward County may catch a small break and “breathe easier” due to the difference. At the same time, developing afternoon storms are likely to remain over inland areas as new steering winds drive storms away. The somewhat drier times aren’t expected to last, though. Notice on the 7-day rain trend, below, chances ramp higher to close out the week. Active thunderstorms will likely be forming, mainly during the afternoon, over the Holiday weekend. A washout? No, but be aware that plans could temporarily get derailed during the upcoming holiday weekend.","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/smoke-heat-storms/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Brent Cameron","publishDate":"2026-06-18T00:24:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FBlog-1-11.png%3Fw%3D1024","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"smoke-heat-storms"},{"id":"qka3ju","archiveId":"y2o4iw","title":"North Miami Beach's new city manager facing multiple legal challenges","excerpt":"Just three months into his tenure, North Miami Beach City Manager Darvin Williams is facing multiple legal challenges from current and former employees, including lawsuits and federal complaints alleging workplace misconduct, retaliation, and wrongful employment actions.","content":"Just three months into his tenure, North Miami Beach City Manager Darvin Williams is facing multiple legal challenges from current and former employees, including lawsuits and federal complaints alleging workplace misconduct, retaliation, and wrongful employment actions.","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/north-miami-beachs-new-city-manager-facing-multiple-legal-challenges/","source":"CBS4 Miami","author":"CBS Miami","publishDate":"2026-06-17T23:35:00.000Z","category":"real-estate","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F6f21fd68-fbcc-4a9a-9a36-b4f52eac3a1c%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3709613a970598771131a1c25db9087c%2F132b7bdcda494b27464f75e2795f67e0.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"north-miami-beachs-new-city-manager-facing-multiple-legal-challenges"},{"id":"t2g30w","archiveId":"qr3j2t","title":"Wynwood steakhouse hosts free celebration, watch party for the Brazil versus Scotland game","excerpt":"If you’re looking for a place to catch World Cup fever without a ticket, Wynwood is getting in on the FIFA action with a free celebration of Brazil and soccer. And with Brazil set to face Scotland at [Miami Stadium] on June 24, “Fogo de Chão” is where you’ll want to be! If you hear cheers echoing th","content":"If you’re looking for a place to catch World Cup fever without a ticket, Wynwood is getting in on the FIFA action with a free celebration of Brazil and soccer. And with Brazil set to face Scotland at [Miami Stadium] on June 24, “Fogo de Chão” is where you’ll want to be! If you hear cheers echoing through Wynwood, You’ve probably found Brazil’s home away from home. “Fogo de Chão” is turning Wynwood Marketplace into a 12 day soccer pop-up celebration… And the best part? Admission is free. Hailey Higgins: “You’ll find everything from a ribbon wall to make a wish, to cheer on team Brazil, to virtual soccer, to different activations that we have going on every single day.” From live music and DJs to a Fogo farmers market, and plenty of photo ops. Hailey Higgins: “We’re open seven days a week, anyone and everyone can stop by and watch all of the games, not just team Brazil.” And when hunger strikes, fans can dig into Brazilian favorites, cocktails, and fire-roasted flavors built for game day. Hailey Higgins: “Nobody knows how to throw a party, besides Brazil! So we’ll have churrascos, limited time drinks, we have a limited time cocktail called “The World Caip.'” But if you have to circle one important date on the calendar… Hailey Higgins: “So June 24th is a very special day because that’s when Brazil plays here in Miami. So if you actually can’t make it to the game, we’re hosting the second best watch party here in Wynwood Marketplace. It’s a limited time experience, for everyone — again, open every single day! So we’re excited to host everyone in Miami.” If you wanna get a kick out of this event, the “Fogo de Chão” soccer pop-up runs through June 24 at Wynwood Marketplace. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Fogo de ChãoWynwood Marketplace2250 NW 2nd AveMiami, FL 33127Website","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/wynwood-steakhouse-hosts-free-celebration-watch-party-for-the-brazil-versus-scotland-game/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","publishDate":"2026-06-18T00:17:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F62726-Deco.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wynwood-steakhouse-hosts-free-celebration-watch-party-for-the-brazil-versus-scotland-game"},{"id":"y4sf50","archiveId":"c45n99","title":"Boca Raton hosts WAT3R Festival, first-ever Asian rave in South Florida","excerpt":"Mashing up So-Flo weather with EDM and a water fight equals a great party. The first Asian rave is landing right here in the Sunshine State. They’re bringing the best DJs, food, and the splashiest party of the summer. So grab your floaties and let’s dive right in. Asian lovers and electronic music l","content":"Mashing up So-Flo weather with EDM and a water fight equals a great party. The first Asian rave is landing right here in the Sunshine State. They’re bringing the best DJs, food, and the splashiest party of the summer. So grab your floaties and let’s dive right in. Asian lovers and electronic music lovers unite, Water Fest is flowing to So-Flo for the first time ever. Thao Chau: “We want everybody to come have fun, make friends, and enjoy the peace of Asian culture.” The two-day rave with big splash zones goes down at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton this weekend. Thao Chau: “You must make sure you will get wet, so you have to. Thinking how to wear when you get wet all day long from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. First, earlier they will enjoy food because many, many types of Asian food. You have to try it. Second, they enjoy music.” DJ Soda will be at the top of the techno music lineup Saturday. Repping the Philippines is Sunday’s headliner, DJ Laidback Luke. DJ Laidback Luke: “What I love is there’s emphasis on the community, like food, Asian power, culture, anime, K-pop, and that sort of thing. I think it’s a wonderful experience and I’m so honored to be a part of that.” With over 20 DJs from countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and South Korea, this festival stands as Florida’s largest H2O-inspired party. DJ Laidback Luke: “When I mentioned K-pop, there will be mash-ups like that. There will also be mashups that reference the gaming, for instance.” What’s a party without games? DK: “Guildhall, game, and anime lounge in Coconut Creek is a nerd-adjacent space. We’re gonna be in control of the gaming space. We’re gonna be bringing roughly about 20 stations featuring all different kinds of games.” DK: “I love raves, I love DJs, I love EDM, it’s my culture, and the fact that they’re bringing on video games is absolutely incredible.” The 18 and over festival will have tickets starting at $47. FOR MORE INFO:WAT3R FestivalSunset Cove Amphitheater20405 Amphitheater CirBoca Raton, FL 33498Website","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/boca-raton-hosts-wat3r-festival-first-ever-asian-rave-in-south-florida/","source":"WSVN 7 News","author":"Litzy Grijalba","publishDate":"2026-06-18T00:15:46.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-Boca-Raton-hosts-WAT3R-Festival-first-ever-Asian-rave-in-South-Florida.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"boca-raton-hosts-wat3r-festival-first-ever-asian-rave-in-south-florida"},{"id":"xmkop5","archiveId":"vrhiir","title":"South Florida’s top deals: Bal Harbour property trades for $26M","excerpt":"🏆 Residential: Bal Harbour had the top home sale recorded in South Florida. An LLC led by smartphone mogul Samuel Ohev-Zion sold a home at 166 Bal Bay Drive for $26 million. The buyer was a company managed by Moses Strauss, a real estate investor, and interior designer Susan Strauss. Douglas Ellima","content":"🏆 Residential: Bal Harbour had the top home sale recorded in South Florida. An LLC led by smartphone mogul Samuel Ohev-Zion sold a home at 166 Bal Bay Drive for $26 million. The buyer was a company managed by Moses Strauss, a real estate investor, and interior designer Susan Strauss. Douglas Elliman’s Ruthie and Ethan Assouline of the Assouline Team represented the buyer and seller. The property dates to 1995 and Ohev-Zion and developer Jacob Ohayon planned a $45 million spec mansion for the site, which last sold in 2024 for $16.5 million. 🏆 Commercial: The top commercial sale to […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.","url":"https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/17/south-florida-top-real-estate-deals-june-16-2026/","source":"The Real Deal","author":"Mary Diduch, Veronica Udell","publishDate":"2026-06-17T12:00:00.000Z","category":"arts","localScore":100,"priority":3,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.therealdeal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSouth-Floridas-top-deals-Bal-Harbour-property-trades-for-26M-700x467.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-floridas-top-deals-bal-harbour-property-trades-for-26m"},{"id":"73mzna","title":"Miami Beach police officer injured in crash","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-18T03:16:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-beach-police-officer-injured-in-crash/","archiveId":"19ea19","excerpt":"Police say the officer is in stable condition.","content":"Police say the officer is in stable condition.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F18%2Fc5899ef5-b876-4c04-870a-5019b158f442%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F8b235219d6247501a53a6365d2b3fc2d%2F5de469f0feb848d45ba79a073a587135.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-beach-police-officer-injured-in-crash"},{"id":"9sec67","title":"Experience the thrill of extreme sports at Frost Science’s latest exhibit","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-18T00:13:08.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/frost-science-extreme-sports/","archiveId":"v1p1u0","excerpt":"Well, for thrill seekers in SoFlo, especially the little ones, Frost Science has a new high-flying experience. From learning about indoor skydiving to doing some of your own rock climbing, their newest exhibit is all about action. Deco’s extreme reporter, Alex Miranda, has more. If you like the idea","content":"Well, for thrill seekers in SoFlo, especially the little ones, Frost Science has a new high-flying experience. From learning about indoor skydiving to doing some of your own rock climbing, their newest exhibit is all about action. Deco’s extreme reporter, Alex Miranda, has more. If you like the idea of extreme sports but don’t need any of that risk in your life, well, Extreme Sports Beyond Human Limits is hands-on, but it’s not death-defying. Frost Science in Downtown Miami is taking things to another level with its new Extreme Sports Beyond Human Limits exhibit. Dr. Analisa Duran, Vice President of Science Education at the Frost Museum: “You can take part in the exhibit. You’re not just passively observing the exhibit. And we want you to play.” Which puts guests in the shoes of daredevils, exploring the science behind climbing, flying, diving, and more. Dr. Analisa Duran: “The exhibit kind of starts off exploring the psychology behind those who participate in extreme sports. We’ll practice our sense of proprioception.” [Employee shows off skill] Dr. Analisa Duran: “So it should be easier to do it as your fingers are wiggling.” Alex Miranda: “Now, is this an extreme sport?” This is… [laughs] We’ll get our sensation-seeking score. Alex Miranda: “I would like to try bungee jumping. I have bungee jumped.” We got a 36 out of 40, which will then show us how we perceive risk in our day-to-day life. …Which ranges from person to person. Guest: “Well, I love it because I stay on the ground.” Dr. Analisa Duran: “We are on a portal ledge, which is basically a tent that the real extreme rock climbers use when they’re thousands of feet up in the air and they need to sleep for the night.” Alex Miranda: “Like a porta-potty.” Guest: “And you could actually feel like you’re skydiving. like you’re doing all these extreme sports that you normally would not dare to do.” Alex speaks to the child: “Did you go rock climbing, buddy Jones?” Child: “Yeah.” Alex Miranda: “What was that like?” Child: “Good.” [After the child rock climbs] Alex Miranda: “Do you want to play extreme sports?” Child: “No.” Alex Miranda: “Did you play soccer or parkour?” Child: “Parkour.” Alex Miranda: “Did you bounce around?” Child: “Yeah.” Alex Miranda: “Did you jump?” Child: “Yeah.” Alex Miranda: “Did you roll?” Child: “Yeah.” Alex Miranda: “Would you recommend that families come and try it out?” Guest: “Definitely, they should come and try it out all together as a group.” Dr. Analisa Duran: “Three and under, always free. Youth ages 4 to 11 start at $24.95, and adults start at $29.95.” Guest: “And they’ll feel the extreme sports without the danger.” Now that the ticket gets you access to the entire museum, you can enjoy all of it, including the planetarium. FOR MORE INFO:Extreme Sports: Beyond Human LimitsPhillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science1101 Biscayne Blvd|Miami, FL 33132","author":"Kevin Boulandier","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-Alex-Miranda-at-Frost-Science.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"experience-the-thrill-of-extreme-sports-at-frost-sciences-latest-exhibit"},{"id":"9a66i5","title":"Habitat for Humanity, Baptist South Florida celebrate 100 homes built in Miami-Dade County with new homeowners, volunteers","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T23:30:00.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/habitat-for-humanity-baptist-south-florida-celebrate-100-homes-built-in-miami-dade-county-with-new-homeowners-volunteers/","archiveId":"y67m52","excerpt":"Habitat for Humanity, together with its special partner, is celebrating a major milestone after constructing 100 homes in Miami-Dade County. The organization and Baptist Health South Florida helped families build more than just houses in Southwest Miami-Dade. They are building stability, opportunity","content":"Habitat for Humanity, together with its special partner, is celebrating a major milestone after constructing 100 homes in Miami-Dade County. The organization and Baptist Health South Florida helped families build more than just houses in Southwest Miami-Dade. They are building stability, opportunity, and a place to call home for countless families. “Habitat has done a wonderful thing by providing this opportunity. The program itself is amazing because it helps me to create a safe environment, a peaceful home for my family,” said a new homeowner. Future homeowners grabbed their hard hats and hammers to put hundreds of hours in sweat equity alongside volunteers for months on end. On Wednesday, it was finally move-in day. The construction and staff were amazing. The way that they equipped you and advised you about the little things, especially the cosmetic stuff you may want to run out and call a contractor for, I don’t have to do that. This is just something I’m comfortable with, a portion to take care of myself,” said the new homeowner. The program offers no-down-payment and zero-percent-interest mortgages, giving working families a path to homeownership at a time when affordable housing is hard to come by for many South Floridians. “It’s a blessing. Every year that I have my house is a blessing. And walking around this home and meeting their owners, it’s like for the first time for me as well,” said a homeowner. 7News cameras, 100 keys hung on a board, representing the dozens of families who now have a safe place to call home. Organizers said they are just getting started. “There is no better feeling than working alongside a family that is working to help earn a home in a community, a home that they would never be able to afford on their own, but because of Habitat, they can. And it’s just magnificent,” said Calvin Babcock, Chairman of the Board at Baptist Hospital of Miami. Since 2000, Baptist Health South Florida has contributed more than $7.8 million to the home-building effort. Employees work side by side with future homeowners to help make the dream of owning a home a reality. “It’s a great day of celebration here, not only for our homeowner, but also for Baptist and the hundredth house that they have sponsored. For the last 30 years, Baptist has not only been there financially, but thousands of volunteers have come out. And it’s really woven into their DNA, it’s not just a great organization, but their DNA is in the community, so we couldn’t be prouder to be associated with Baptist, and so grateful for all that they’ve done for us,” said Habitat for Humanity CEO Mario Artecona. WSVN is proud to be a longtime sponsor of Habitat for Humanity.","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F61726-Habitat-For-Humanity.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"habitat-for-humanity-baptist-south-florida-celebrate-100-homes-built-in-miami-dade-county-with-new-h"},{"id":"dwnufw","title":"Habitat for Humanity, Baptist South Florida celebrate 100 homes built in Miami-Dade with new homeowners, volunteers","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T23:30:00.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/habitat-for-humanity-baptist-south-florida-celebrate-100-homes-built-in-miami-dade-with-new-homeowners-volunteers/","archiveId":"vfrnfx","excerpt":"Habitat for Humanity, together with its special partner, is celebrating a major milestone after constructing 100 homes in Miami-Dade County. The organization and Baptist Health South Florida helped families build more than just houses in Southwest Miami-Dade. They are building stability, opportunity","content":"Habitat for Humanity, together with its special partner, is celebrating a major milestone after constructing 100 homes in Miami-Dade County. The organization and Baptist Health South Florida helped families build more than just houses in Southwest Miami-Dade. They are building stability, opportunity, and a place to call home for countless families. “Habitat has done a wonderful thing by providing this opportunity. The program itself is amazing because it helps me to create a safe environment, a peaceful home for my family,” said a new homeowner. Future homeowners grabbed their hard hats and hammers to put hundreds of hours in sweat equity alongside volunteers for months on end. On Wednesday, it was finally move-in day. The construction and staff were amazing. The way that they equipped you and advised you about the little things, especially the cosmetic stuff you may want to run out and call a contractor for, I don’t have to do that. This is just something I’m comfortable with, a portion to take care of myself,” said the new homeowner. The program offers no-down-payment and zero-percent-interest mortgages, giving working families a path to homeownership at a time when affordable housing is hard to come by for many South Floridians. “It’s a blessing. Every year that I have my house is a blessing. And walking around this home and meeting their owners, it’s like for the first time for me as well,” said a homeowner. 7News cameras, 100 keys hung on a board, representing the dozens of families who now have a safe place to call home. Organizers said they are just getting started. “There is no better feeling than working alongside a family that is working to help earn a home in a community, a home that they would never be able to afford on their own, but because of Habitat, they can. And it’s just magnificent,” said Calvin Babcock, Chairman of the Board at Baptist Hospital of Miami. Since 2000, Baptist Health South Florida has contributed more than $7.8 million to the home-building effort. Employees work side by side with future homeowners to help make the dream of owning a home a reality. “It’s a great day of celebration here, not only for our homeowner, but also for Baptist and the hundredth house that they have sponsored. For the last 30 years, Baptist has not only been there financially, but thousands of volunteers have come out. And it’s really woven into their DNA, it’s not just a great organization, but their DNA is in the community, so we couldn’t be prouder to be associated with Baptist, and so grateful for all that they’ve done for us,” said Habitat for Humanity CEO Mario Artecona. WSVN is proud to be a longtime sponsor of Habitat for Humanity.","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-100-homes-Baptist-and-Habitat-for-Humanity-event.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"habitat-for-humanity-baptist-south-florida-celebrate-100-homes-built-in-miami-dade-with-new-homeowne"},{"id":"s78mpv","title":"Victim of southwest Miami-Dade explosion identified by wife","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"miami","publishDate":"2026-06-17T23:30:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/victim-of-southwest-miami-dade-explosion-identified-by-wife/","archiveId":"h4io80","excerpt":"His wife said she is still trying to figure out how it happened.","content":"His wife said she is still trying to figure out how it happened.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F97ecfd62-53fd-47ff-aa72-cbfa9b226736%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F28c5d641a94154d83b9882582f5062d9%2F74bab1ae4f8e24d16e7d20cb518d73cf.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"victim-of-southwest-miami-dade-explosion-identified-by-wife"},{"id":"93hnhe","title":"Officials continue to fight wildfires burning in west Miami-Dade","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T23:14:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/officials-continue-to-fight-wildfires-burning-in-west-miami-dade/","archiveId":"z8k5m8","excerpt":"Both fires, the Quarry 2 and Well Fire, have burned over 15,000 acres of land.","content":"Both fires, the Quarry 2 and Well Fire, have burned over 15,000 acres of land.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F3509d019-39d2-4b5c-abc1-d031e573204a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F9929e84d4babf5b771f93693473f61ef%2F6013f4322f05cc0eb8846351516bb40c.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"officials-continue-to-fight-wildfires-burning-in-west-miami-dade"},{"id":"rrwmvv","title":"Doral police chief gets sworn in","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:59:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/doral-police-chief-gets-sworn-in/","archiveId":"k9jfir","excerpt":"Matthew Castillo is officially sworn in as the police chief of the city of Doral","content":"Matthew Castillo is officially sworn in as the police chief of the city of Doral","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2Fbd8963c7-67e7-460f-bd96-8d00926967f7%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3d410cb80d0de54ce9162859dd5fdfdb%2F14e64a33fbc950a0c63618a03c0125af.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"doral-police-chief-gets-sworn-in"},{"id":"xgep0s","title":"Luke’s ‘Empire’ lightsaber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:55:40.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/lukes-empire-lightsaber-wizard-of-oz-witch-hat-and-lebowski-rugs-going-up-for-auction/","archiveId":"ddcxoo","excerpt":"LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture. The Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction presented by He","content":"LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture. The Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction presented by Heritage Auctions announced Tuesday and held July 13-17 also includes hats from “The Wizard of Oz” and “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” hoverboards from “Back to the Future II,” rugs from “The Big Lebowski” and a pair of Rocky’s boxing boots. A major Beatles artifact will also be up for sale: John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for “If I fell,” written on the back of a Valentine card while he was in New York for the Fab Four’s first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964. The bidding for it will open at $500,000. The lightsaber, used onscreen by Mark Hamill in the climactic Cloud City fight in the 1980 “Star Wars” sequel, where Darth Vader declares “I am your father,” includes a severed hand effects rig. It’s never been up for auction before, and bidding opens at $1 million. Bidding starts at $100,000 for a Wicked Witch of the West hat worn by actor Margaret Hamilton in 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz” and at $50,000 for the brown top hat worn by Gene Wilder as the title character in 1971’s “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” The auction will also include a pair of boxing boots worn by Sylvester Stallone in “Rocky III.” Stallone wears the showy boots featuring tassels and a Nike swoosh in the opening montage of the 1982 film. Bids will begin at $100,000. Also up for sale are the two rugs that are essential to the plot of “The Big Lebowski,” including the rug belonging to Jeff Bridges’ the Dude that is soiled at the beginning of the 1998 film that “really tied the room together,” and the other that he takes from his wealthy namesake. Bidding on them opens at $15,000 apiece. “This auction represents the full spectrum of entertainment history, from Hollywood’s Golden Age to modern blockbuster cinema and the most influential moments in popular music,” Joe Maddalena, executive vice president of Heritage Auctions, said in a statement. Many other items including a Paul Newman hockey jersey from “Slap Shot,” a necklace worn by the title character in “The Bride of Frankenstein” and the inflatable “Otto the Autopilot” from “Airplane” will be up for auction.","author":"Litzy Grijalba","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-Lukes-Empire-lightsaber-Wizard-of-Oz-witch-hat-and-Lebowski-rugs-going-up-for-auction.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lukes-empire-lightsaber-wizard-of-oz-witch-hat-and-lebowski-rugs-going-up-for-auction"},{"id":"88key0","title":"Elderly condo residents in Fontainebleau area says they continue to be stranded by broken elevators","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"real-estate","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:55:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/elderly-condo-residents-in-fontainebleau-area-says-they-continue-to-be-stranded-by-broken-elevators/","archiveId":"5zha81","excerpt":"Residents of a condominium complex near Doral are appealing for help after being stranded on upper floors for more than a month, with an out-of-service elevator.","content":"Residents of a condominium complex near Doral are appealing for help after being stranded on upper floors for more than a month, with an out-of-service elevator.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2Ffd11c675-5962-4e0b-8a15-9b1af1314a15%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fcdd06a60df4c259fed3700b0c35c81de%2F78475aaa17a15eb3a69fe65632f9e4a4.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"elderly-condo-residents-in-fontainebleau-area-says-they-continue-to-be-stranded-by-broken-elevators"},{"id":"ig0odw","title":"Live Updates: Trump says U.S.-Iran deal \"not final,\" threatens to resume bombing \"if they don't behave\"","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"local","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:54:05.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/live-updates/iran-war-us-trump-peace-deal-israel/","archiveId":"d87cog","excerpt":"President Trump warned he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders \"don't behave.\" The U.S. and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding remotely, a White House official said.","content":"President Trump warned he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders \"don't behave.\" The U.S. and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding remotely, a White House official said.","author":"Duarte  Dias","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F840936a2-99be-4a2b-951b-6c162092be29%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F6a7b49f3ccabb0a15dfa81bec941afb8%2Fgettyimages-2281418930.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"live-updates-trump-says-us-iran-deal-not-final-threatens-to-resume-bombing-if-they-dont-behave"},{"id":"1jn1xl","title":"Florida's proposed property tax exemption amendment sparks debate over city budgets","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:53:12.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-tax-exemption-city-budget-debate-june-2025/","archiveId":"angzda","excerpt":"A proposed state tax amendment set for the November ballot has local officials and state leaders at odds over the future of municipal funding.The amendment aims to reduce property taxes by raising the homestead exemption&mdash;the value of a home shielded from non-school taxes&mdash;from $50,000 to ","content":"A proposed state tax amendment set for the November ballot has local officials and state leaders at odds over the future of municipal funding.The amendment aims to reduce property taxes by raising the homestead exemption&mdash;the value of a home shielded from non-school taxes&mdash;from $50,000 to $250,000 over the next two years.Jerry Greenberg, a councilmember for the Village of Pinecrest, said the change would severely impact smaller municipalities that lack large taxable business districts to offset potential revenue losses.\"Our tax base is going to be dramatically impacted by this change,\" Greenberg said. \"I understand why people want tax relief. I'm a small business owner with a family and a house myself. Everybody wants that. But the problem is this particular tax relief is really no relief at all because it comes at a price to local government budgets.\"Greenberg noted that property taxes on single-family homes account for approximately half of Pinecrest's general fund, which finances essential services such as police, parks, recreation, and permitting.Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia argues that tax relief is necessary to curb government growth.\"Local government is growing faster than your ability to pay for it,\" Ingoglia recently said. He attributed the need for the amendment to what he described as over-taxation and reckless spending in counties across the state, including Miami-Dade. \"Local government will not stop growing, will not stop spending recklessly unless acted upon by an outside force,\" he said.In response, the Miami-Dade Mayor's office challenged the allegations of wasteful spending. In a statement, the office said the CFO failed to identify specific examples of waste or conduct a review of actual county spending.The constitutional amendment will require at least 60 percent of the vote in November to pass.","author":"Manuel  Bojorquez","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F1c63f4fc-5483-4b72-8dae-4d5d258cb74e%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fc9964cda2059615d0ec5acccaefa93ee%2Fgettyimages-2021887164.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"floridas-proposed-property-tax-exemption-amendment-sparks-debate-over-city-budgets"},{"id":"7m8kwm","title":"MIA opens private luxury terminal for travelers","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:41:35.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miami-airport-luxury-terminal/","archiveId":"b1209r","excerpt":"Airplane passengers are now able to travel in luxury before their flight at a South Florida airport. Miami International Airport opened its new private luxury terminal at the former Pan American Airways headquarters. Travelers can bypass the main airport, go through private Transportation Security A","content":"Airplane passengers are now able to travel in luxury before their flight at a South Florida airport. Miami International Airport opened its new private luxury terminal at the former Pan American Airways headquarters. Travelers can bypass the main airport, go through private Transportation Security Administration screening, and get a chauffeured ride to their plane. The terminal includes private suites, salons, a spa, and premium dining. There is a range of packages and prices to purchase, Prices start at about $1,300. Flyers must sign up online and get approved 48 hours before a flight.","author":"Litzy Grijalba","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-Miami-International-Airport-unveils-new-private-luxury-terminal.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mia-opens-private-luxury-terminal-for-travelers"},{"id":"cmekz8","title":"Scotland’s Tartan Army set to take over loanDepot Park for Marlins vs. Rangers ahead of World Cup match against Brazil","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:37:02.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/scottish-fans-miami-invasion/","archiveId":"xtxn6l","excerpt":"When the Scottish fans arrive in Miami days before a thrilling game against Brazil, South Floridians are in for a wild couple of days. The Tartan Army, consisting of thousands of Scottish fans, is charging into the Sunshine State. Fans are expected to meet up at Ball and Chain in Little Havana, a Cu","content":"When the Scottish fans arrive in Miami days before a thrilling game against Brazil, South Floridians are in for a wild couple of days. The Tartan Army, consisting of thousands of Scottish fans, is charging into the Sunshine State. Fans are expected to meet up at Ball and Chain in Little Havana, a Cuban-style restaurant renowned for its high-energy filled with music and dancing, before marching to loanDepot Park for a Marlins game against the Rangers next week. “The Cubans will be playing music, the Scots will play the music, and it’s gonna be rock and rolling. On that day, everybody will be Scottish in Miami,” said Greg Sim, part of the Tartan Army. The Scots will wear a kilt, also known as the cornerstone of Scottish national dress and a celebrated symbol of Celtic heritage, with immense pride. Their migration to South Florida comes days after they traveled to Boston’s Fenway Park for the team’s first two games and turned the city into a massive bash. “People have been so great with us, people inviting us back to their homes to celebrate with them, people in America are great,” said McLachlan, a Scottish soccer fan. But the Scots aren’t solely bringing passion and energy to the game. South Floridians are no strangers to Brazilian culture, with the samba and unmatched passion, Brazilians are sure to turn it up for this FIFA World Cup. The Tartan Army will make their presence known starting on Monday as they bring Scottish flags, pride on their sleeves, and kilts. As their motto says, “No Scotland, no party. Without us, you’re not going to have a party,” said Sim. Scotland will face Brazil on June 24 in Miami Stadium.","author":"Litzy Grijalba","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-Scotlands-Tartan-Army-set-to-take-over-loanDepot-Park-for-Marlins-vs.-Rangers-ahead-of-World-Cup-match.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scotlands-tartan-army-set-to-take-over-loandepot-park-for-marlins-vs-rangers-ahead-of-world-cup-matc"},{"id":"eojd9x","title":"Man accused of slashing large World Cup soccer ball in Miami Beach","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:34:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/man-accused-of-slashing-large-world-cup-soccer-ball-in-miami-beach/","archiveId":"eoz3nb","excerpt":"The Miami Beach police showed a photo of the deflated soccer ball, and arrested a man after witnesses pointed him out.","content":"The Miami Beach police showed a photo of the deflated soccer ball, and arrested a man after witnesses pointed him out.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F28331715-7cf8-4a2e-aa57-1a2000bdb2b0%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F42da24b73cf941e7559d925284f5b544%2F01b37efebb12e6d52d9b98f41ea801b8.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-accused-of-slashing-large-world-cup-soccer-ball-in-miami-beach"},{"id":"ikrvtr","title":"South Florida cities at odds over proposed state tax amendment","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"real-estate","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:32:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/south-florida-cities-at-odds-over-proposed-state-tax-amendment/","archiveId":"wodnas","excerpt":"The amendment aims to reduce property taxes by raising the homestead exemption—the value of a home shielded from non-school taxes—from $50,000 to $250,000 over the next two years.","content":"The amendment aims to reduce property taxes by raising the homestead exemption—the value of a home shielded from non-school taxes—from $50,000 to $250,000 over the next two years.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2Fe86cdb9d-c89f-4110-af35-36c23ad43cc5%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F7ddafbea260279ff2ae5962f6d01f876%2F4f53702b75b3fa8f378df40a588687ef.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-cities-at-odds-over-proposed-state-tax-amendment"},{"id":"5fgd5a","title":"Miami-Dade Public Schools votes for closures of 9 schools","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"real-estate","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:25:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/miami-dade-public-schools-votes-for-closures-of-9-schools/","archiveId":"7rlldn","excerpt":"The meeting caused pushback from parents.","content":"The meeting caused pushback from parents.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F62bb140b-5b91-498f-a12e-db2d8863e68a%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F34170fa85533eb54c4017baa7d587806%2F2e71203c7615a3820ee74dc7c818090f.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-public-schools-votes-for-closures-of-9-schools"},{"id":"q1i7tc","title":"Matthew Castillo sworn in as new Doral Police chief, promises to improve public safety","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:23:45.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/matthew-castillo-sworn-in-as-new-doral-police-chief-promises-to-improve-public-safety/","archiveId":"69x8iq","excerpt":"The City of Doral has sworn in a new police chief. Matthew Castillo was sworn in on Wednesday alongside the newly minted Deputy Chief Jonathan Dweck. Castillo said he felt optimistic about the future of public safety in Doral under his leadership. “It’s our job as leader of this community to improve","content":"The City of Doral has sworn in a new police chief. Matthew Castillo was sworn in on Wednesday alongside the newly minted Deputy Chief Jonathan Dweck. Castillo said he felt optimistic about the future of public safety in Doral under his leadership. “It’s our job as leader of this community to improve the quality of life of all residents and that’s what we are gonna do. Whether it’s helping someone cross the street, change someone’s tires, mentoring your kids, everything matters and I promise that’s what we are gonna do,” he said. Castillo previously served as the chief of the Miami Springs Police Department. He replaces Edwin Lopez, who has taken the position of City of Miami police chief.","author":"Jayme Berezdivin","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F61726-Doral-Police-Chief-Matthew-Castillo.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"matthew-castillo-sworn-in-as-new-doral-police-chief-promises-to-improve-public-safety"},{"id":"7s10nu","title":"Museum of Miami hosts Freedom Plane National Tour, displaying original Founding-era documents","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:16:59.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/museum-of-miami-hosts-freedom-plane-national-tour-displaying-original-founding-era-documents/","archiveId":"hf38xz","excerpt":"In celebration of America’s big birthday, South Floridians can see several of the country’s founding documents in a new exhibit at the Museum of Miami. A story on fragile parchment paper with messy side notes, signatures of men we know and many we don’t, all tell a 30-year journey from colonies to t","content":"In celebration of America’s big birthday, South Floridians can see several of the country’s founding documents in a new exhibit at the Museum of Miami. A story on fragile parchment paper with messy side notes, signatures of men we know and many we don’t, all tell a 30-year journey from colonies to the United States. “These documents are living,” said an official. CEO of the Museum of Miami, Natalia Crujeiras, shared the importance of viewing the founding documents in person. “We learn about this history in the classroom, and we learn about it through textbooks, but when you’re in front of them, something being tangible that you can really understand better. This is a different level,” said Crujeiras. “Our history is messy, and it’s not always perfect. But that patriotism and democracy is not always inherited. It depends on our participation. From deep within the vaults of the National Archives in Washington, starting with the Articles of Association, in which angry colonists, years before the Revolution, decided to boycott British goods, the documents that forged a nation on display begin this weekend at the Museum of Miami. “And so they got together and said, ‘How do we fight a tyrant?’ And the best way to fight a tyrant is to hit him in his pocketbook,” said Historian of the National Archives Jessie Kratz. The stories of the years that followed are visible in climate and light-controlled glass cases, including the first time the words “United States of America” were used on the engraving of the Declaration of Independence. “What’s interesting about seeing the actual document is that ‘United’ is small. They didn’t want big government. It was about the state’s rights, and so you see that represented even in the actual engrossment of the document,” said Patrick Madden, CEO of National Archives Foundation. The exhibit arrived on Monday as part of an eight-city tour and was dedicated on Wednesday, three days before it’s open to the public. Papers that move from rebellion to oaths of allegiance by several founding fathers to a rough draft of the Bill of Rights are complete with last-minute notes and edits. “They were debating what should be in, what should be out. So it’s very much an active conversation. This is going to be a different kind of government and a different kind of democracy built on ideas and ideals. So we continue to work toward a more perfect union. But these are the one and only original documents to start us on this path,” said Madden. The Freedom Plane National Tour exhibit opens at the Museum of Miami on June 20. It runs through July 5, open every day, and it’s free because organizers said they want everyone to have a chance to see it.","author":"Litzy Grijalba","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-Museum-of-Miami-hosts-Freedom-Plane-National-Tour-bringing-original-Founding-era-documents.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"museum-of-miami-hosts-freedom-plane-national-tour-displaying-original-founding-era-documents"},{"id":"xrk5tr","title":"New mural celebrates Miami’s love for soccer in Little Havana","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:12:55.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/new-mural-celebrates-miamis-love-for-soccer-in-little-havana/","archiveId":"c53xsn","excerpt":"World Cup fever is here to stay as a piece of street art celebrates Miami’s love for soccer. Inter Miami and Royal Caribbean unveiled on Wednesday a new mural along Calle Ocho, also known as Southwest Eighth Street, in Little Havana as part of the team’s “Miami Es Fútbol” campaign. The mural feature","content":"World Cup fever is here to stay as a piece of street art celebrates Miami’s love for soccer. Inter Miami and Royal Caribbean unveiled on Wednesday a new mural along Calle Ocho, also known as Southwest Eighth Street, in Little Havana as part of the team’s “Miami Es Fútbol” campaign. The mural features a mix of Inter Miami stars, including Lionel Messi, flags of different countries in the World Cup, and elements showcasing the essence of Miami.","author":"Litzy Grijalba","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-New-mural-celebrates-Miamis-love-for-soccer-in-Little-Havana.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"new-mural-celebrates-miamis-love-for-soccer-in-little-havana"},{"id":"3dp1wy","title":"Officials announce new road closures amid 2 Miami-Dade wildfires","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:10:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/officials-announce-new-road-closures-amid-2-miami-dade-wildfires/","archiveId":"c8fmfp","excerpt":"The Florida Department of Transportation said that due to the reduced visibility from the heavy smoke in the area, all northbound lanes and southbound lanes of Krome Avenue have been closed between Tamiami Trail and Okeechobee Road.","content":"The Florida Department of Transportation said that due to the reduced visibility from the heavy smoke in the area, all northbound lanes and southbound lanes of Krome Avenue have been closed between Tamiami Trail and Okeechobee Road.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2Ff7457f4a-f4b4-46a8-94c4-2bb5255484f4%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F3e75474095efc39b740fb50ba7716608%2F565a43e8eceb64b7a0edcf5ed9ce6487.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"officials-announce-new-road-closures-amid-2-miami-dade-wildfires"},{"id":"qpikle","title":"Go Beyond the Match and Experience Miami Beach During the World Cup This Summer","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T21:54:32.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-beach-news/go-beyond-the-match-and-experience-miami-beach-during-the-world-cup-this-summer/","archiveId":"xvbzmj","excerpt":"Watch parties, immersive scavenger hunts and family-friendly events pair perfectly with specialty hotel offers designed to welcome soccer fans from around the world As the world’s attention turns to South Florida with the start of the 2026 World Cup, Miami Beach is inviting travelers to look beyond ","content":"Watch parties, immersive scavenger hunts and family-friendly events pair perfectly with specialty hotel offers designed to welcome soccer fans from around the world As the world’s attention turns to South Florida with the start of the 2026 World Cup, Miami Beach is inviting travelers to look beyond the match and discover experiences, events and activities […] The post Go Beyond the Match and Experience Miami Beach During the World Cup This Summer first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Miami Beach Chamber","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FJune-2026_City-of-Miami-Beach-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"go-beyond-the-match-and-experience-miami-beach-during-the-world-cup-this-summer"},{"id":"ssmzcn","title":"Lionel Messi shines with hat-trick in World Cup match against Algeria","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T21:52:31.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/messi-hat-trick-world-cup/","archiveId":"eyntla","excerpt":"Soccer superstar Lionel Messi pulled off an historic hat-trick during Tuesday’s World Cup match between Argentina and Algeria. A hat trick is when a single player scores three goals in a single game. Messi, who arrived in the Major League Soccer in 2023, worked his magic during Tuesday night’s match","content":"Soccer superstar Lionel Messi pulled off an historic hat-trick during Tuesday’s World Cup match between Argentina and Algeria. A hat trick is when a single player scores three goals in a single game. Messi, who arrived in the Major League Soccer in 2023, worked his magic during Tuesday night’s match and joined the elite group of players who’ve pulled it off. He is the first male player to appear in six World Cups and his opening match may have just started to make the World Cup 2026 one to remember. Following the victory, Messi told the media that he’s going to celebrate the historic match. “I’m going to celebrate with my family, teammates, enjoy with the ones that are always there for me. This is a beautiful way to start the World Cup. I’m going to enjoy with my team. We are very united,” said Messi. His colleagues say there is no one like him. “There are no words left to write. If anyone thought this team was better without Leo, well, today became clear that Leo is the most important player of all,” said Alexis Mac Allister, Argentina midfielder. With his three goals on Tuesday night, Messi is now tied for the all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goals. Messi’s first World Cup hat-trick comes 20 years to the day he scored his first ever goal in the World Cup at the age of 18. Just days shy of his 39th birthday, many questioned whether Messi would start Tuesday’s game as he was coming off a hamstring injury that he suffered during Inter Miami’s game in May. But his performance clearly showed he was ready to go and dialed in. “I’m lucky, I feel good after winning a difficult match. It’s never easy to play the first game in the World Cup. The first half was a bit difficult, but we came out on top,” said Messi. Messi and Argentina will face Austria in on Monday in Dallas.","author":"Litzy Grijalba","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-Lionel-Messi-ties-all-time-World-Cup-scoring-record-with-historic-hat-trick-during-Argentina-vs.-Algeria.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lionel-messi-shines-with-hat-trick-in-world-cup-match-against-algeria"},{"id":"vrsdaz","title":"Girl Scouts High Awards Ceremony","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"weather","publishDate":"2026-06-17T21:50:53.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-dade-county/girl-scouts-high-awards-ceremony/","archiveId":"tctzxs","excerpt":"Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida is proud to announce that 11 Girl Scouts from Miami-Dade and Monroe counties have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting. The honorees were recognized at Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida’s 2026 Highest Awards Ceremony on June 7 at the Jorg","content":"Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida is proud to announce that 11 Girl Scouts from Miami-Dade and Monroe counties have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting. The honorees were recognized at Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida’s 2026 Highest Awards Ceremony on June 7 at the Jorge Mas Canosa Youth Center, where […] The post Girl Scouts High Awards Ceremony first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Community Press Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGSTF-2026-Highest-Awards-group-photo.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"girl-scouts-high-awards-ceremony"},{"id":"crs8zm","title":"Breaking the Silence Around Alzheimer’s in Hispanic Communities","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"culture","publishDate":"2026-06-17T21:41:03.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/breaking-the-silence-around-alzheimers-in-hispanic-communities/","archiveId":"h0daze","excerpt":"As June marks Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, it is an important time for families to have open conversations about memory loss, cognitive decline, and the importance of early detection, especially within Hispanic and Latino communities where Alzheimer’s continues to have a growing impact. Rese","content":"As June marks Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, it is an important time for families to have open conversations about memory loss, cognitive decline, and the importance of early detection, especially within Hispanic and Latino communities where Alzheimer’s continues to have a growing impact. Research shows that Latinos are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s and […] The post Breaking the Silence Around Alzheimer’s in Hispanic Communities first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Conviva Senior Primary Care","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FFoto-Alzheimers.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"breaking-the-silence-around-alzheimers-in-hispanic-communities"},{"id":"hlhxta","title":"Uruguayan MDSO deputy goes viral while cheering with fans during World Cup match at Miami Stadium","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"business","publishDate":"2026-06-17T21:38:35.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/uruguayan-mdso-deputy-goes-viral-while-cheering-with-fans-during-world-cup-match-at-miami-stadium/","archiveId":"t89ifq","excerpt":"A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy showed some home team pride during Uruguay’s World Cup match against Saudi Arabia. Deputy Silvia Nadal, who was born in Uruguay, was on a security shift at Miami Stadium for her home country’s match, Monday. At one point, she was seen clapping and singing along w","content":"A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy showed some home team pride during Uruguay’s World Cup match against Saudi Arabia. Deputy Silvia Nadal, who was born in Uruguay, was on a security shift at Miami Stadium for her home country’s match, Monday. At one point, she was seen clapping and singing along with her fellow Uruguayan fans in the crowd. Someone from the stands also gave her a national team pin, which she kissed and put on her uniform. The interaction went viral after FIFA posted it on social media.","author":"Matthew Garcia","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-Uruguayan-MDSO-deputy-goes-viral-while-cheering-with-fans-during-World-Cup-match-at-Miami-Stadium.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"uruguayan-mdso-deputy-goes-viral-while-cheering-with-fans-during-world-cup-match-at-miami-stadium"},{"id":"ntmjtn","title":"The Prosperity Podcast | Edwin Miller with Ronald E. Frazier, Chairman & CEO of BAC Funding","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"business","publishDate":"2026-06-17T21:21:03.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/the-prosperity-podcast-edwin-miller-with-ronald-e-frazier-chairman-ceo-of-bac-funding/","archiveId":"oru3iz","excerpt":"On this episode of The Prosperity Podcast, host Edwin Miller sits down with Ronald E. Frazier, Chairman and CEO of BAC Funding, for a powerful conversation on economic empowerment, business financing, and creating opportunities for growth. Ronald shares insights from his leadership journey and discu","content":"On this episode of The Prosperity Podcast, host Edwin Miller sits down with Ronald E. Frazier, Chairman and CEO of BAC Funding, for a powerful conversation on economic empowerment, business financing, and creating opportunities for growth. Ronald shares insights from his leadership journey and discusses the critical role access to capital plays in helping entrepreneurs, […] The post The Prosperity Podcast | Edwin Miller with Ronald E. Frazier, Chairman & CEO of BAC Funding first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Community News Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FThe-Prosperity-Podcast-_-Edwin-Miller-with-Ronald-E.-Frazier-Chairman-CEO-of-BAC-Funding-1-42-screenshot.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-prosperity-podcast-edwin-miller-with-ronald-e-frazier-chairman-ceo-of-bac-funding"},{"id":"h5pl44","title":"Hillsborough corrections deputy arrested on child molestation charges in Hialeah","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T21:09:58.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/hillsborough-corrections-deputy-arrested-on-child-molestation-charges-in-hialeah/","archiveId":"o06z0","excerpt":"A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy was arrested this week after investigators accused him of molesting a teenage girl and showing her obscene material, authorities said. Manuel DeJesus Chavecodelgado, 42, was taken into custody Tuesday on three counts of lewd and lascivious mo","content":"A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy was arrested this week after investigators accused him of molesting a teenage girl and showing her obscene material, authorities said. Manuel DeJesus Chavecodelgado, 42, was taken into custody Tuesday on three counts of lewd and lascivious molestation of a child between the ages of 12 and 16 and one count of showing obscene material to a minor. According to a Hialeah Police Special Victims Unit investigation, the allegations stem from incidents reported by the girl that allegedly occurred when she was between 13 and 15 years old. Investigators said the incidents took place at residences in Hialeah and inside a vehicle owned by Delgado. Police said the girl disclosed multiple incidents during a recorded interview, including allegations that Delgado inappropriately touched her and showed her explicit material on his cellphone. Delgado was taken into custody early Wednesday and transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. A judge signed an arrest warrant June 16 and set bond at $65,000.","author":"Allyson Castillo","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FManuel-DeJesus-Chavecodelgado.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hillsborough-corrections-deputy-arrested-on-child-molestation-charges-in-hialeah"},{"id":"vzz7ab","title":"Chief Edwin Lopez Sworn In as City of Miami Police Chief","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T20:57:43.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/chief-edwin-lopez-sworn-in-as-city-of-miami-police-chief-2/","archiveId":"9ssish","excerpt":"The City of Miami celebrated an important new chapter this week as Chief Edwin Lopez was officially sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the City of Miami Police Department. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts’ Ziff Bal","content":"The City of Miami celebrated an important new chapter this week as Chief Edwin Lopez was officially sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the City of Miami Police Department. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts’ Ziff Ballet Opera House, bringing together elected […] The post Chief Edwin Lopez Sworn In as City of Miami Police Chief first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Manny Sarmiento","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FChief-Edwin-Lopez-Swearing-In-Ceremony-061626-49-1-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"chief-edwin-lopez-sworn-in-as-city-of-miami-police-chief"},{"id":"t4khny","title":"Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez Announces More Than 5,600 Disabled Parking Permits Canceled","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T20:42:03.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/miami-dade-county-tax-collector-dariel-fernandez-announces-more-than-5600-disabled-parking-permits-canceled-2/","archiveId":"1qdxeg","excerpt":"Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez Announces More Than 5,600 Disabled Parking Permits Canceled Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez announced today that his office has now audited 41,987 disabled parking permit applications and canceled 5,656 permits as part of a new data-d","content":"Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez Announces More Than 5,600 Disabled Parking Permits Canceled Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez announced today that his office has now audited 41,987 disabled parking permit applications and canceled 5,656 permits as part of a new data-driven fraud detection and compliance initiative. The review includes cross-checking permits against official […] The post Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez Announces More Than 5,600 Disabled Parking Permits Canceled first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Community News Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-IN-PARTNERSHIP-WITH-7.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-county-tax-collector-dariel-fernandez-announces-more-than-5600-disabled-parking-permits-c"},{"id":"gi66wn","title":"Stowers homers twice, drives in 5 runs to power the Marlins past the Phillies 12-4","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T20:31:32.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-marlins/stowers-homers-twice-drives-in-5-runs-to-power-the-marlins-past-the-phillies-12-4/","archiveId":"wz53u9","excerpt":"PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Stowers hit a two-run home run in the first inning off Phillies starter Andrew Painter, then a solo homer in the sixth innin","content":"PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Stowers hit a two-run home run in the first inning off Phillies starter Andrew Painter, then a solo homer in the sixth inning for his seventh of the season. He added an RBI double in the second and a run-scoring single in the eighth. Owen Cassie led off the second inning with his seventh homer of the season after the Phillies had tied the game at 2. It keyed a four-run second inning that included RBI singles from Liam Hicks and Xavier Edwards. Joe Mack’s two-run homer was his third of the season, leading to a four-run sixth inning for Miami. Jakob Marsee hit his fourth home run of the season in the ninth. Mack scored three times, and Esteury Ruiz doubled twice and scored two runs. Sandy Alcantara (7-4) pitched six innings, allowing four runs (two earned). He scattered eight hits, walked one and struck out six, settling in after allowing two runs in each of the first two innings. Michael Petersen, Tyler Zuber and John King each threw a scoreless inning of relief. Painter (1-8) continued to struggle. The rookie allowed six runs in two innings to raise his ERA to 7.06. He has allowed 14 home runs in 14 starts. Brandon Marsh and Alec Bohm hit RBI singles in the first inning for the Phillies. Trea Turner, who returned after missing one game with a right wrist contusion, had three hits. Up next Marlins: Begin a three-game series Friday at home against San Francisco. Starters have not been announced. Phillies: Host the Mets for the division rivals’ first meeting of the season. Philly RHP Aaron Nola (3-4, 5.86 ERA) will start against New York LHP Sean Manaea (1-2, 4.78) Thursday.","author":"Matthew Garcia","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F05%2F050226-marlins.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"stowers-homers-twice-drives-in-5-runs-to-power-the-marlins-past-the-phillies-12-4"},{"id":"8uc913","title":"Kyle Stowers homers twice, Andrew Painter struggles as Phillies drop series finale to Marlins","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T20:20:39.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/kyle-stowers-andrew-painter-phillies-vs-marlins/","archiveId":"rtqc1j","excerpt":"Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.Stowers hit a two-run home run in the first inning off Phillies starter Andrew Painter, then a solo homer in the sixth inning for his seventh of ","content":"Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.Stowers hit a two-run home run in the first inning off Phillies starter Andrew Painter, then a solo homer in the sixth inning for his seventh of the season. He added an RBI double in the second and a run-scoring single in the eighth.Owen Cassie led off the second inning with his seventh homer of the season after the Phillies had tied the game at 2. It keyed a four-run second inning that included RBI singles from Liam Hicks and Xavier Edwards.Joe Mack's two-run homer was his third of the season, leading to a four-run sixth inning for Miami. Jakob Marsee hit his fourth home run of the season in the ninth.Mack scored three times, and Esteury Ruiz doubled twice and scored two runs.Sandy Alcantara (7-4) pitched six innings, allowing four runs (two earned). He scattered eight hits, walked one and struck out six, settling in after allowing two runs in each of the first two innings.Michael Petersen, Tyler Zuber and John King each threw a scoreless inning of relief.Painter (1-8) continued to struggle. The rookie allowed six runs in two innings to raise his ERA to 7.06. He has allowed 14 home runs in 14 starts.Brandon Marsh and Alec Bohm hit RBI singles in the first inning for the Phillies. Trea Turner, who returned after missing one game with a right wrist contusion, had three hits.Up nextMarlins: Begin a three-game series Friday at home against San Francisco. Starters have not been announced.Phillies: Host the Mets for the division rivals' first meeting of the season. Philly RHP Aaron Nola (3-4, 5.86 ERA) will start against New York LHP Sean Manaea (1-2, 4.78) Thursday.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F40abc520-74fa-4f6d-887f-6b903251f0ad%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fe56dfa25b75fd76079a27396a2e73db9%2Fgettyimages-2281462474.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"kyle-stowers-homers-twice-andrew-painter-struggles-as-phillies-drop-series-finale-to-marlins"},{"id":"hcid7z","title":"South Florida Resident Shares How Father Inspired Him at FPL","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"miami","publishDate":"2026-06-17T19:59:05.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/south-florida-resident-shares-how-father-inspired-him-at-fpl/","archiveId":"ae4brg","excerpt":"For Nick Campbell, the moment everything went dark still stands out. He was 19, driving through Detroit when the streetlights suddenly went out. Traffic stalled. Radios went silent. Phone lines jammed. The Northeast blackout of 2003 had begun and like millions across the region, Campbell was trying ","content":"For Nick Campbell, the moment everything went dark still stands out. He was 19, driving through Detroit when the streetlights suddenly went out. Traffic stalled. Radios went silent. Phone lines jammed. The Northeast blackout of 2003 had begun and like millions across the region, Campbell was trying to make sense of what was happening in […] The post South Florida Resident Shares How Father Inspired Him at FPL first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Community Press Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-78.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-florida-resident-shares-how-father-inspired-him-at-fpl"},{"id":"b26fnv","title":"Clerk’s Office Receives Two National Achievement Awards from NACo","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"business","publishDate":"2026-06-17T19:47:03.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/clerks-office-receives-two-national-achievement-awards-from-naco/","archiveId":"unxp80","excerpt":"I am proud to announce that my office has been honored with two 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) in the category of Civic Education and Public Information. These awards reflect my office’s ongoing commitment to innovation, transparency, and providing exception","content":"I am proud to announce that my office has been honored with two 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) in the category of Civic Education and Public Information. These awards reflect my office’s ongoing commitment to innovation, transparency, and providing exceptional service to the residents of Miami-Dade County. The first award […] The post Clerk’s Office Receives Two National Achievement Awards from NACo first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Juan Fernandez-Barquin","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-template-2-21.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"clerks-office-receives-two-national-achievement-awards-from-naco"},{"id":"m237h1","title":"Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T19:40:46.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/luigi-mangione-will-assert-psychiatric-defense-in-murder-case-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing/","archiveId":"i6bea2","excerpt":"NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione plans to assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial, claiming he was suffering from extreme emotional disturbance when he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge said Wednesday. It wouldn’t absolve him of the Dec. 4, 2024, killing, but coul","content":"NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione plans to assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial, claiming he was suffering from extreme emotional disturbance when he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge said Wednesday. It wouldn’t absolve him of the Dec. 4, 2024, killing, but could free him from prison sooner. If a jury accepts that defense, the panel would convict Mangione of manslaughter and he would face up to 25 years in prison. Alternatively, the jury could reject the extreme emotional disturbance defense and convict him of murder, which carries a potential life sentence. That defense isn’t available in his federal case. Judge Gregory Carro announced the decision in court Wednesday, two weeks after holding a secret hearing on the matter at the defense’s request. He said he will unseal a transcript and other records from that proceeding once redactions are made. Mangione’s lawyers first raised the possibility of a psychiatric defense in a sealed letter in September and confirmed the decision at the June 3 hearing, Carro said. They could still change their minds. Prosecutors want Mangione evaluated by a psychiatric expert. “The reasons for the sealing was to give the defense an opportunity to determine whether they were going forth with that defense and the nature of that defense,” Carro said. Carro said he didn’t expect the development to delay Mangione’s trial, which is scheduled to start Sept. 8. The federal trial, which involves stalking charges, is set to begin on Oct. 13. Mangione, 28, has pleaded not guilty in both cases. Sitting between his lawyers and wearing a blue suit, he tried to block his face with a large envelope as news photographers crowded near him at the start of Wednesday’s hearing. He didn’t appear to have any reaction as Carro spoke about the planned psychiatric defense. At a February hearing, Mangione had railed against the prospect of two trials, telling Carro: “It’s the same trial twice. One plus one is two. Double jeopardy by any commonsense definition.” An emotional disturbance defense is not the same as a not guilty by reason of insanity defense, which would allow a defendant to go to a psychiatric facility instead of prison. To establish an emotional disturbance defense, Mangione’s lawyers must demonstrate that the disturbance was so extreme it robbed him of self-control; that, in his mind, there was a reasonable explanation for the disturbance; and that it influenced him to kill Thompson. Heather Cucolo, a New York Law School professor and expert in mental health law, said Mangione’s lawyers could try to accomplish that by having a psychologist testify about his mental state at the time of the killing and the extent of any trauma, abuse or emotional instability he’s suffered. But, she said, they aren’t required to show any proof of a mental illness or show he was in danger. The circumstances of Mangione’s case could make it tough for his lawyers to convince jurors to accept a defense that people often associate with crimes of passion or a sudden outburst where someone is given shocking information that evokes a strong response, Cucolo said. Prosecutors say Mangione planned the attack, wrote in a notebook about wanting to “wack” a health insurance executive and traveled from out of state to ambush Thompson, 50, as the CEO walked to a Manhattan hotel for an investor conference. “Delay,” “deny” and “depose” were written on the ammunition, police said, mimicking a phrase describing how insurers avoid paying claims. “People want to view this within a relatively short period of time and they want it to be simply laid out,” Cucolo said, giving the example of a spousal killing over infidelity. As time passes, she said, “people are not as willing to accept this emotional response that ends up in the death of a human being.” Mangione’s lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, protested Carro’s decision to unseal materials related to his psychiatric defense, saying it will be “prejudicial to his defense to the exact same facts” in his federal case. Last month, Carro ruled that the notebook and a 3D-printed pistol, which prosecutors say matches the gun used to kill Thompson, can be used as evidence against Mangione. But he said a loaded gun magazine and other items were seized during an “improper warrantless search” when he was arrested in Pennsylvania five days after the killing. On Wednesday, Carro dismissed a charge related to the magazine.","author":"Kevin Boulandier","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2025%2F12%2F120525-luigi-mangione-in-court.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"luigi-mangione-will-assert-psychiatric-defense-in-murder-case-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing"},{"id":"anhlhs","title":"Man charged in Coral Gables crime spree linked to two car thefts and five vehicle burglaries","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T19:08:20.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/man-charged-in-coral-gables-crime-spree-linked-to-two-car-thefts-and-five-vehicle-burglaries/","archiveId":"wcw3iq","excerpt":"A 22-year-old man has been charged in connection with a string of vehicle thefts and burglaries across Coral Gables. Ivis Aceituno was charged with attempted burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, a third-degree felony. Authorities say the investigation tied him to a total of two stolen vehicles and ","content":"A 22-year-old man has been charged in connection with a string of vehicle thefts and burglaries across Coral Gables. Ivis Aceituno was charged with attempted burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, a third-degree felony. Authorities say the investigation tied him to a total of two stolen vehicles and five vehicle burglaries throughout the city. According to the arrest affidavit, surveillance footage captured Aceituno riding a bicycle along the sidewalk at 2806 Segovia St. on May 30 at approximately 4:09 a.m. He left the bike on the sidewalk and approached a 2026 black Cadillac Escalade ESV parked in the driveway, repeatedly pulling on the driver’s side door latch in an attempt to gain entry. After several failed attempts, he turned to a 2025 grey Subaru Crosstrek parked nearby and tried the passenger door latch as well. Unable to get into either vehicle, he fled the scene on the bicycle. Coral Gables police issued a BOLO for the suspect the same day. On June 15, a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy positively identified Aceituno as the man in the surveillance footage. He was taken into custody by MDSO and transported to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. The Coral Gables Crime Suppression Team recovered both stolen vehicles. The investigation remains active, and additional charges are expected. Anyone with information related to these incidents is asked to contact the Coral Gables Police Department at 305-442-1600.","author":"Patrick Chalvire","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FCORAL-GABLES-VEHICLES-BURGLARIZED.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-charged-in-coral-gables-crime-spree-linked-to-two-car-thefts-and-five-vehicle-burglaries"},{"id":"m5ar94","title":"Man arrested after allegedly impersonating security worker at Bayfront Park FIFA event","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T18:51:21.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/man-arrested-after-allegedly-impersonating-security-worker-at-bayfront-park-fifa-event/","archiveId":"8hjrix","excerpt":"A man was arrested Tuesday after police said he falsely represented himself as a security worker at the FIFA Fan Fest event at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. Elton Ronald Casallas, 58, faces a charge of falsely personating an officer while carrying a weapon, according to a City of Miami Police arr","content":"A man was arrested Tuesday after police said he falsely represented himself as a security worker at the FIFA Fan Fest event at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. Elton Ronald Casallas, 58, faces a charge of falsely personating an officer while carrying a weapon, according to a City of Miami Police arrest affidavit. Police said a sergeant working the event spotted Casallas entering the venue through an exit gate while dressed in black clothing, wearing what appeared to be a ballistic vest carrier and displaying a gold security badge. Officers said Casallas greeted several security guards inside the venue, but none recognized him or knew what company he worked for. Event staff later confirmed Casallas was not employed by any security company assigned to the FIFA Fan Fest, investigators said. According to the affidavit, officers found a pocketknife, pepper spray and an expired security license during a search after taking Casallas into custody. Detectives said he claimed he had been hired by a security supervisor and had been working at the venue since June 13, but the supervisor denied ever employing him. Authorities said Casallas performed security-related duties at the event from June 13 through June 16 despite not being hired by any security company and while holding a security license that had expired May 20. He was transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center following his arrest.","author":"Allyson Castillo","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FElton-Ronald-Casallas.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-arrested-after-allegedly-impersonating-security-worker-at-bayfront-park-fifa-event"},{"id":"xuwb57","title":"More dangerous heat expected in South Florida ahead of NEXT Weather Alert day Thursday","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T18:22:39.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/south-florida-weather-forecast-miami-fort-lauderdale-miami-dade-broward-june-17-2026/","archiveId":"ehhvk4","excerpt":"Another heat advisory has been issued on Wednesday for Broward and Miami-Dade counties from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. due to the feels-like temperatures that could reach up to 108 degrees when you factor in the humidity.The forecast high temperatures in South Florida on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. CBS News","content":"Another heat advisory has been issued on Wednesday for Broward and Miami-Dade counties from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. due to the feels-like temperatures that could reach up to 108 degrees when you factor in the humidity.The forecast high temperatures in South Florida on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. CBS News Miami Record heat will be possible on Wednesday as high temperatures soar to the low to mid-90s during the afternoon.This graphic shows the hour-by-hour forecast in South Florida on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. CBS News Miami There is a moderate to major risk of heat-released illnesses for sensitive groups and for those who do not properly cool and/or hydrate.This graphic shows the heat risk in South Florida on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. CBS News Miami We will enjoy mainly dry conditions to start the day, but later Wednesday afternoon and evening some showers and thunderstorms will move in.We need the rain to bring relief from the extreme heat and to help crews battling two wildfires in western Miami-Dade.This graphic shows information about the wildfires burning in Miami-Dade on June 17, 2026. CBS News Miami The two wildfires in Miami-Dade are leading to some haze, lower air quality and reduced visibility in some spots.The Quarry 2 Fire is located near Northwest 137th Avenue and Northwest 25th Street and has burned 4,050 acres and is 30% contained. The second fire, the Well Fire, has burned 500 acres and is 25% contained.The wind will increase out of the south and southwest later Wednesday that will likely steer smoke from the fires toward the north then the northeast and potentially eastward later.Air quality is currently moderate for Broward and Miami-Dade. Residents with respiratory conditions in the area are advised to stay indoors and recirculate the air from air conditioners.A NEXT Weather Alert day will be in effect on Thursday, June 18, 2026, due to the extreme heat. CBS News Miami The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is issuing a NEXT Weather Alert tomorrow, Thursday, due to dangerous heat indices that could reach up to 110 degrees, and because we will have a major to extreme risk of heat-related health illness.This extreme risk is the same as major, but with little to no relief overnight due to lows will staying warm in the 80s.Highs will climb to the low to mid 90s and it will feel like the triple-digits.Some heat safety tips include staying hydrated, limiting strenuous activities during the afternoon hours, wearing light-colored and loose-fitting clothing and staying in the air-conditioning and shade as much as possibleThis graphic shows the heat risk in South Florida on Thursday, June 18, 2026. CBS News Miami Tomorrow will be mostly dry with just a few showers possible.The sizzling heat sticks around Friday for Juneteenth as highs remain in the low 90s and feels like temperatures continue in the 100s. Spotty storms will be possible.The chance of rain rises this weekend with scattered showers and storms likely on Saturday and Sunday for Father's Day.This graphic shows the latest with Tropical Storm Arthur. CBS News Miami The first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has formed &ndash; Potential Tropical Cyclone One is now Tropical Storm Arthur.Arthur is not a threat to South Florida, but life-threatening flooding is expected across the southeastern U.S.Arthur is located 40 miles east-northeast of Port O Connor, Texas, with maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. It is moving to the northeast at 9 miles per hour.This graphic shows the latest with Tropical Storm Arthur. CBS News Miami A tropical storm warning is in effect for High Island, Texas, to Morgan City, Louisiana. A tropical storm watch is in effect for Sargent, Texas, to High Island, Texas. Arthur is expected to move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana tonight. Weakening is anticipated once it moves inland and it could dissipate by tonight or early Thursday. This graphic shows the tropical alerts in effect because of Tropical Storm Arthur. CBS News Miami Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to produce rainfall of 5 to 10 inches with isolated higher totals near 20 inches through early Friday from the Mid and Upper Texas coast east-northeast into southern and central portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, along with western portions of Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. This could produce life-threatening flash flooding. A couple of tornadoes will be possible along the Gulf coast and southeast U.S.","author":"Lissette  Gonzalez","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2Fdeab0048-34a8-4a5e-9974-5849a45a8bd3%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F80b19ccf1856d8b39d081e9a66f6c007%2Fhighs-today.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"more-dangerous-heat-expected-in-south-florida-ahead-of-next-weather-alert-day-thursday"},{"id":"ubjtw5","title":"Miami-Dade County – News Briefs June–July 2026","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T18:12:45.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/miami-dade-county-news-briefs-june-july-2026/","archiveId":"o8yo3b","excerpt":"AI NEWS CHALLENGE: DID THE ROBOTS GET IT RIGHT? The following community briefs were researched and written entirely by Artificial Intelligence using publicly available information from government and event websites. Now we need your help. While AI can gather information quickly, it is not perfect. E","content":"AI NEWS CHALLENGE: DID THE ROBOTS GET IT RIGHT? The following community briefs were researched and written entirely by Artificial Intelligence using publicly available information from government and event websites. Now we need your help. While AI can gather information quickly, it is not perfect. Event dates change. Locations move. Phone numbers get updated. Sometimes […] The post Miami-Dade County – News Briefs June–July 2026 first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Community News Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCopy-of-IN-PARTNERSHIP-WITH-6.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-dade-county-news-briefs-junejuly-2026"},{"id":"gcifp2","title":"Man accused of shooting at sister’s boyfriend near Sand Bar in Miami Beach faces judge","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T17:38:59.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/man-accused-of-shooting-at-sisters-boyfriend-near-sand-bar-in-miami-beach-faces-judge/","archiveId":"w5pruw","excerpt":"A man accused of shooting at his sister’s boyfriend in Miami Beach appeared in court. Christopher Brandi stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer on Wednesday morning following his arrest. The 38-year-old suspect has been charged with first degree attempted murder with a deadly weapon. ","content":"A man accused of shooting at his sister’s boyfriend in Miami Beach appeared in court. Christopher Brandi stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer on Wednesday morning following his arrest. The 38-year-old suspect has been charged with first degree attempted murder with a deadly weapon. According to Miami Beach Police, Brandi got into an altercation with the victim at Sand Bar + Kitchen, located along the 6700 block of Collins Avenue, May 27. A few hours later, detectives said, Brandi fired shots at Serrano near the restaurant. Officials said the victim is in an ongoing relationship with Brandi’s sister. Brandi is being held without bond.","author":"Rubén Rosario","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260617_Christopher_Brandi_mugshot.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-accused-of-shooting-at-sisters-boyfriend-near-sand-bar-in-miami-beach-faces-judge"},{"id":"hslnk4","title":"40th Annual Conference of 100 Black Men of America to honor South Florida chapter, mentee in Manhattan","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T17:31:39.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/40th-annual-conference-of-100-black-men-of-america-to-honor-south-florida-chapter-mentee-in-manhattan/","archiveId":"7m7duw","excerpt":"The 100 Black Men of South Florida organization is taking mentorship to the friendly skies and beyond, with their sights set on New York City. Members and chaperones along with 22 of the organization’s middle school and high school mentees, who are part of the Dr. Harold E. Guinyard Leadership Acade","content":"The 100 Black Men of South Florida organization is taking mentorship to the friendly skies and beyond, with their sights set on New York City. Members and chaperones along with 22 of the organization’s middle school and high school mentees, who are part of the Dr. Harold E. Guinyard Leadership Academy, departed Miami International Airport Wednesday morning, bound for Manhattan. The group is set to join hundreds of attendees at the 40th Annual Conference of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., which is the organization’s annual gathering of mentors, executives, policymakers and educators. The conference provides professional development, youth programming and panels on economic empowerment. Mentees will also take part in an African American History competition and enjoy a trip to Broadway to see “MJ: The Musical.” South Florida Chapter President Pierre Rutledge said one of the main goals is to expose the mentees to something more. “This is what we do: We’re exposing our kids and we’re exposing ourselves to something bigger than what they can actually believe,” he said. Rutledge added that it takes the community as a whole to make efforts like this possible. “Pray for us as we take our trip. Thank you for all of our supporters, thank you for the families, thank you for the community, just thank you for the village who’ve gotten us this far, and we’re on our way,” he said The South Florida chapter has also been named the 2026 Medium Sized Chapter of the Year by the national organization, along with mentee Chai Footman, II, who has been named the 2026 National Mentee of The Year. Each will receive the official designation during the annual conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday.","author":"Matthew Garcia","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-The-100-Black-Men-of-South-Florida-chapter-trip-to-new-york.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"40th-annual-conference-of-100-black-men-of-america-to-honor-south-florida-chapter-mentee-in-manhatta"},{"id":"bzewfh","title":"Fans eager to see Ronaldo, Portugal take on DR Congo at FIFA World Cup match","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T17:09:52.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/fans-eager-to-see-ronaldo-portugal-take-on-dr-congo-at-fifa-world-cup-match/","archiveId":"j9w2vy","excerpt":"A day after Argentine fans across South Florida witnessed an incredible hat trick by Lionel Messi, Portugal’s supporters are eager to watch Cristiano Ronaldo lead his team in their first match of the World Cup against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Earlier in the week, 7News cameras captured Port","content":"A day after Argentine fans across South Florida witnessed an incredible hat trick by Lionel Messi, Portugal’s supporters are eager to watch Cristiano Ronaldo lead his team in their first match of the World Cup against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Earlier in the week, 7News cameras captured Portugal’s captain leading his squad through practice drills in Palm Beach County. At 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Portugal kicked off their match with the Congo from Houston Stadium. Cellphone video from excited fans in Houston captured the moment Ronaldo and his teammates arrived at their hotel. Another piece of video showed the Portuguese team exiting their bus as they arrived at the stadium before the match. Live shots at Houston Stadium around noon showed Ronaldo warming up on the field prior to the match. Meantime, in downtown Miami, FIFA Fan Fest opened their doors, and crowds poured into Bayfront Park to catch the official Portugal watch party. Fans at the watch party are being treated to several massive LED screens to watch the game, as well as drinks and lively entertainment to enjoy the World Cup.","author":"Matthew Garcia","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-ronaldo-at-houston-stadium-vs-dr-congo.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fans-eager-to-see-ronaldo-portugal-take-on-dr-congo-at-fifa-world-cup-match"},{"id":"u7kigz","title":"George Pino’s defense highlights concussion suffered in fatal 2022 boat crash as trial enters 8th day","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T17:01:25.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/george-pinos-defense-highlights-concussion-suffered-in-fatal-2022-boat-crash-as-trial-enters-8th-day/","archiveId":"l1nnko","excerpt":"On the eighth day for the criminal trial against prominent real estate developer George Pino, the defense started the day by bringing a witness to highlight injuries he suffered that led to the deadly boating accident over Labor Day weekend in 2022. Wednesday’s court appearance for Pino got off to a","content":"On the eighth day for the criminal trial against prominent real estate developer George Pino, the defense started the day by bringing a witness to highlight injuries he suffered that led to the deadly boating accident over Labor Day weekend in 2022. Wednesday’s court appearance for Pino got off to a late start, beginning with the defense calling on a neurologist who described a concussion that the real estate mogul suffered in the crash which, his attorneys say, led to difficulties recalling the moments that led up to it. At noon, the neurologist was in the middle of testifying before the court. The doctor’s appearance in court comes after an emotionally charged day of testimony from witnesses aboard the boat, including friends of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez, who was killed in the crash, and Pino’s wife, Cecilia Pino. During Tuesday’s testimony, Cecilia broke down into tears as she recalled the chaos that broke out in the immediate aftermath of the crash. “The whole time you’re in the water, did you even think about Mr. Pino?” the defense asked. “No. No, I didn’t,” an emotional Cecilia said. “I was just thinking of the girls.” Cecilia told jurors that she instructed the group of teenage girls on board of Pino’s 29-foot Robalo, who were celebrating his daughter’s birthday at Billy’s Point Sandbar, to jump into the water before the boat capsized after Pino struck a channel marker near Boca Chita Key. “When you first saw him, what did you see?” the attorney asked. “It was just a little head bobbing by the boat,” said Cecilia. Earlier on Tuesday, Pino’s defense team called to the stand Claudia Portocarrero and Natalia Reed, two young women who survived the crash. Both of them were childhood friends of Fernandez. “This is your friend Lucy, right?” the defense asked. “Yes,” said Portocarrero. “And you knew her for how long?” the defense asked. “My whole life, since I was 4,” said Portocarrero. In a defense of Pino, Portocarrero and Reed told the court that the crash came without warning. “Describe how that boat ride felt,” said the defense. “It felt like nothing out of the ordinary,” said Portocarrero. “Tell us about the speed of the boat,” the defense said. “I don’t remember feeling it going any faster than our past trips,” said Reed. State prosecutors have argued Pino was operating the vessel recklessly, alleging he was speeding and drinking at the time. Later on Tuesday, two good Samaritans testified in court about bringing Fernandez from the crash site to the dock and how Pino reacted in the aftermath. One of them, Angel Rodriguez, told jurors that Pino was not impaired. “When I was cleaning, I got, on purpose, close to him,” said Angel. “Did you notice an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from this person?” asked a defense attorney. “No, I didn’t. No,” said Angel. The other good Samaritan, Hamlet Rodriguez, said he arrived in his own boat after Pino’s vessel capsized and noticed Pino taking action to save Fernandez’s life. “When he went under the boat, he came out. He brought someone, and I jumped into the ocean right away, trying to help him. As soon as I approached him, he passed me the person. I have no idea who I was saving,” said Hamlet. Witness testimony is expected to continue Wednesday and Thursday. Closing arguments are set to begin on Monday.","author":"Matthew Garcia","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-pino-day-8-trial.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"george-pinos-defense-highlights-concussion-suffered-in-fatal-2022-boat-crash-as-trial-enters-8th-day"},{"id":"8crb7","title":"Feels-like temperatures soar above triple-digits leading to heat advisories across the region today","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"sports","publishDate":"2026-06-17T16:54:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/feels-like-temperatures-soar-above-triple-digits-leading-to-heat-advisories-across-the-region-on-wed/","archiveId":"g23p89","excerpt":"Heat advisories remain in effect across areas of Broward and Miami-Dade counties as feels-like temperatures soar well above the triple-digits leading to fears of heat-related illness.","content":"Heat advisories remain in effect across areas of Broward and Miami-Dade counties as feels-like temperatures soar well above the triple-digits leading to fears of heat-related illness.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets3.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F65e956f6-087c-4107-a89c-770a3d3e9677%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F6ca37102706f7892fb4be123ba2682d3%2F2c12d16a21bfc5776c673b1c664c4ff0.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"feels-like-temperatures-soar-above-triple-digits-leading-to-heat-advisories-across-the-region-today"},{"id":"70twdj","title":"3rd brush fire forms amid efforts to contain West Miami-Dade blazes; Krome Avenue closed from SW 8th St. to US 27","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T16:50:55.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/3rd-brush-fire-forms-amid-efforts-to-contain-west-miami-dade-blazes-krome-avenue-closed-from-sw-8th-st-to-us-27/","archiveId":"iispr2","excerpt":"A third brush fire has formed near the site of two others that ignited earlier this week in West Miami-Dade, increasing already smoky conditions in the area and leading authorities to shut down Krome Avenue in both directions. The most recent blaze broke out late Wednesday morning along the 14600 bl","content":"A third brush fire has formed near the site of two others that ignited earlier this week in West Miami-Dade, increasing already smoky conditions in the area and leading authorities to shut down Krome Avenue in both directions. The most recent blaze broke out late Wednesday morning along the 14600 block of Northwest 185th Street in Northwest Miami-Dade, near Mile Marker 31 and Mack’s Fish Camp, on the east aide of U.S. 27, as the firefight entered its third day. 7Skyforce hovered above firefighters just after noon as they set back fires in an effort to contain the flames, which were burning perilously close to power lines. Authorities have shut down Krome Avenue in both directions between Southwest Eighth Street and U.S. 27. Officials have dubbed the two older fires, which started Monday afternoon, the Quarry and Well fires. As of noon on Wednesday, they have scorched about 8,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service. “Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews continue to fight a large brush fire, which is basically now spread into two distinct fires that we’re battling,” said MDFR Operations Division Chief Michael Eng. The Quarry Fire is 30% contained, and the smaller Well Fire is 25% contained. Wednesday morning, cameras captured thick plumes of smoke billowing high into the sky, seen from miles away. That smoke is so thick in parts of Broward County, it nearly eclipsed the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino from view. In addition to reducing visibility and lowering air quality, the fires have caused ash to settle on cars in Miramar. From the ground to the air, firefighters continue working around the clock to keep these fires from growing. “With two air rescue helicopters, conducting operations in conjunction with Florida Forestry and the Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Office helicopters as well,” said Eng. But with the winds shifting, officials said, the smoke can move quickly and conditions can change from one area to the next. “Reduced visibility. rapidly changing conditions and extreme temperatures can create hazardous driving environments,” said MDFR Chief of Staff Erika Benitez. “Fire behavior can become much more aggressive during periods of extreme heat, leading to rapidly changing smoke patterns and potentially impacting roadways that were previously clear.” And while the fires continue to burn, health experts warn the smoke can be more than just a nuisance. Breathing in those fine particles can cause serious health problems. especially for people with asthma or other respiratory issues. “Anytime you smell it, it means that there’s that small, fine particulate matter getting into your lungs,” said Dr. Eric Bassan with Memorial Healthcare. Residents are advised to remain indoors as much as possible and set their vehicle air conditioners to recirculate.","author":"Rubén Rosario","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260617_third_brush_fire_NWMD.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"3rd-brush-fire-forms-amid-efforts-to-contain-west-miami-dade-blazes-krome-avenue-closed-from-sw-8th-"},{"id":"qg9soc","title":"2 brush fires continue growing amid efforts to contain West Miami-Dade blazes; Krome Avenue closed from SW 8th St. to US 27","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T16:50:55.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/2-brush-fires-continue-growing-amid-efforts-to-contain-west-miami-dade-blazes-krome-avenue-closed-from-sw-8th-st-to-us-27/","archiveId":"o54l72","excerpt":"Two brush fire continue to grow after igniting earlier this week in West Miami-Dade, increasing already smoky conditions in the area and leading authorities to shut down Krome Avenue in both directions. One of the blazes threatened to stretch out along the 14600 block of Northwest 185th Street in No","content":"Two brush fire continue to grow after igniting earlier this week in West Miami-Dade, increasing already smoky conditions in the area and leading authorities to shut down Krome Avenue in both directions. One of the blazes threatened to stretch out along the 14600 block of Northwest 185th Street in Northwest Miami-Dade late Wednesday morning, near Mile Marker 31 and Mack’s Fish Camp, on the east aide of U.S. 27, as the firefight entered its third day. 7Skyforce hovered above firefighters just after noon as they set back fires in an effort to contain the flames, which were burning perilously close to power lines. Authorities have shut down Krome Avenue in both directions between Southwest Eighth Street and U.S. 27. Officials have dubbed the two fires, which started Monday afternoon, the Quarry and Well fires. As of noon on Wednesday, they have scorched about 18,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service. “Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews continue to fight a large brush fire, which is basically now spread into two distinct fires that we’re battling,” said MDFR Operations Division Chief Michael Eng. The Quarry Fire is 30% contained, and the smaller Well Fire is 25% contained. Wednesday morning, cameras captured thick plumes of smoke billowing high into the sky, seen from miles away. That smoke is so thick in parts of Broward County, it nearly eclipsed the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino from view. In addition to reducing visibility and lowering air quality, the fires have caused ash to settle on cars in Miramar. From the ground to the air, firefighters continue working around the clock to keep these fires from growing. “With two air rescue helicopters, conducting operations in conjunction with Florida Forestry and the Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Office helicopters as well,” said Eng. But with the winds shifting, officials said, the smoke can move quickly and conditions can change from one area to the next. “Reduced visibility. rapidly changing conditions and extreme temperatures can create hazardous driving environments,” said MDFR Chief of Staff Erika Benitez. “Fire behavior can become much more aggressive during periods of extreme heat, leading to rapidly changing smoke patterns and potentially impacting roadways that were previously clear.” And while the fires continue to burn, health experts warn the smoke can be more than just a nuisance. Breathing in those fine particles can cause serious health problems. especially for people with asthma or other respiratory issues. “Anytime you smell it, it means that there’s that small, fine particulate matter getting into your lungs,” said Dr. Eric Bassan with Memorial Healthcare. Residents are advised to remain indoors as much as possible and set their vehicle air conditioners to recirculate.","author":"Rubén Rosario","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260617_third_brush_fire_NWMD.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-brush-fires-continue-growing-amid-efforts-to-contain-west-miami-dade-blazes-krome-avenue-closed-fr"},{"id":"lk552h","title":"2 brush fires continue growing amid efforts to contain West Miami-Dade blazes; Krome Avenue closed from SW 8th St. to US 27","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T16:50:55.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/2-brush-fires-continue-growing-amid-efforts-to-contain-west-miami-dade-blazes-krome-avenue-closed-from-sw-8th-st-to-us-27/","archiveId":"m0vipl","excerpt":"Two brush fire continue to grow after igniting earlier this week in West Miami-Dade, increasing already smoky conditions in the area and leading authorities to shut down Krome Avenue in both directions. One of the blazes threatened to stretch out along the 14600 block of Northwest 185th Street in No","content":"Two brush fire continue to grow after igniting earlier this week in West Miami-Dade, increasing already smoky conditions in the area and leading authorities to shut down Krome Avenue in both directions. One of the blazes threatened to stretch out along the 14600 block of Northwest 185th Street in Northwest Miami-Dade late Wednesday morning, near Mile Marker 31 and Mack’s Fish Camp, on the east aide of U.S. 27, as the fire fight entered its third day. While the flames are not threatening any structures, Mack’s Fish Camp and some 200 residents in the area were evacuated on Wednesday afternoon out of an abundance of caution. Just after noon, 7Skyforce hovered above firefighters as they set back fires in an effort to contain the flames, which were burning perilously close to power lines. Authorities have shut down Krome Avenue in both directions between Southwest Eighth Street and U.S. 27. Officials have dubbed the two fires, which started Monday afternoon, the Quarry and Well fires. As of noon on Wednesday, they have scorched nearly 14,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service. “Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews continue to fight a large brush fire, which is basically now spread into two distinct fires that we’re battling,” said MDFR Operations Division Chief Michael Eng. The Quarry Fire is 30% contained, and the smaller Well Fire is 25% contained. In a Wednesday afternoon press conference, officials said the wildfire was sparked by a lightning strike in West Miami-Dade on Sunday. Hours earlier, cameras captured thick plumes of smoke billowing high into the sky, seen from miles away. That smoke is so thick in parts of Broward County, it nearly eclipsed the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino from view. In addition to reducing visibility and lowering air quality, the fires have caused ash to settle on cars in Miramar. From the ground to the air, firefighters continue working around the clock to keep these fires from growing. “With two air rescue helicopters, conducting operations in conjunction with Florida Forestry and the Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Office helicopters as well,” said Eng. But with the winds shifting, officials said, the smoke can move quickly and conditions can change from one area to the next. “Reduced visibility. rapidly changing conditions and extreme temperatures can create hazardous driving environments,” said MDFR Chief of Staff Erika Benitez. “Fire behavior can become much more aggressive during periods of extreme heat, leading to rapidly changing smoke patterns and potentially impacting roadways that were previously clear.” And while the fires continue to burn, health experts warn the smoke can be more than just a nuisance. Breathing in those fine particles can cause serious health problems. especially for people with asthma or other respiratory issues. “Anytime you smell it, it means that there’s that small, fine particulate matter getting into your lungs,” said Dr. Eric Bassan with Memorial Healthcare. Residents are advised to remain indoors as much as possible and set their vehicle air conditioners to recirculate.","author":"Rubén Rosario","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260617_third_brush_fire_NWMD.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-brush-fires-continue-growing-amid-efforts-to-contain-west-miami-dade-blazes-krome-avenue-closed-fr"},{"id":"tjy4b2","title":"City of Doral welcomes new chief of police during Wednesday ceremony","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T16:48:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/city-of-doral-welcomes-new-chief-of-police-during-wednesday-ceremony/","archiveId":"rpzvdk","excerpt":"The Doral Police Department has a new police chief after Matthew Castillo was sworn in during a ceremony on Wednesday.","content":"The Doral Police Department has a new police chief after Matthew Castillo was sworn in during a ceremony on Wednesday.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2Fb193c422-a2d9-4dd9-aa78-20e4d5d9ead9%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fc420c97a53578cc1c7c54031ab23279d%2F476d24884a8beb01d9501de552742174.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"city-of-doral-welcomes-new-chief-of-police-during-wednesday-ceremony"},{"id":"u93u0u","title":"Neurologist called to testify on 8th day of George Pino's fatal boat crash trial","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T16:42:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/neurologist-called-to-testify-on-8th-day-of-george-pinos-fatal-boat-crash-trial/","archiveId":"vybwsn","excerpt":"George Pino’s fatal boat crash trial has now entered its 8th day, and on Wednesday his defense team called a neurologist to the stand to testify about whether or not Pino suffered a traumatic brain injury. CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero has the report from Miami.","content":"George Pino’s fatal boat crash trial has now entered its 8th day, and on Wednesday his defense team called a neurologist to the stand to testify about whether or not Pino suffered a traumatic brain injury. CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero has the report from Miami.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F1a16a7b6-05cd-445c-b269-32a1186a9728%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F2442474baed4df8853404e72dc523db3%2F32dd949f0aa2e75c5ad19ccfe40ed42f.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"neurologist-called-to-testify-on-8th-day-of-george-pinos-fatal-boat-crash-trial"},{"id":"r0u7h1","title":"Part of Krome Avenue closed in west Miami-Dade as two wildfires continue to rage in region","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T16:35:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/part-of-krome-avenue-closed-in-west-miami-dade-as-two-wildfires-continue-to-rage-in-region/","archiveId":"l94m","excerpt":"Fire crews are continuing to try and contain and extinguish two large wildfires burning in west Miami-Dade, and officials have been forced to close a portion of Krome Avenue as a result. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has the new details.","content":"Fire crews are continuing to try and contain and extinguish two large wildfires burning in west Miami-Dade, and officials have been forced to close a portion of Krome Avenue as a result. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has the new details.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2Ffa7b669b-abb1-4f6a-890c-6b98c48123dc%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F7b10912a669f0f38fcfb68c0617d81f1%2Fc864c7e1b2c3ec5626b870ccd8eafbc7.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"part-of-krome-avenue-closed-in-west-miami-dade-as-two-wildfires-continue-to-rage-in-region"},{"id":"qfrln3","title":"Chief Edwin Lopez Sworn In as City of Miami Police Chief","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T16:30:50.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-dade-county/chief-edwin-lopez-sworn-in-as-city-of-miami-police-chief/","archiveId":"apqotv","excerpt":"The City of Miami celebrated an important new chapter this week as Chief Edwin Lopez was officially sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the City of Miami Police Department. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts’ Ziff Bal","content":"The City of Miami celebrated an important new chapter this week as Chief Edwin Lopez was officially sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the City of Miami Police Department. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts’ Ziff Ballet Opera House, […] The post Chief Edwin Lopez Sworn In as City of Miami Police Chief first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Manny Sarmiento","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FChief-Edwin-Lopez-Swearing-In-Ceremony-061626-49.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"chief-edwin-lopez-sworn-in-as-city-of-miami-police-chief"},{"id":"hjd9tf","title":"TOWN OF DAVIE LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY REPORT AVAILABLE ONLINE","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"government","publishDate":"2026-06-17T16:22:57.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/broward/town-of-davie-local-mitigation-strategy-report-available-online/","archiveId":"utut42","excerpt":"The Town of Davie’s Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Progress report is now available online for public review at www.davie-fl.gov/LMS. The report highlights the Town’s ongoing efforts and accomplishments in implementing the goals and objectives outlined in the 2022 Broward County Multi-Jurisdictiona","content":"The Town of Davie’s Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Progress report is now available online for public review at www.davie-fl.gov/LMS. The report highlights the Town’s ongoing efforts and accomplishments in implementing the goals and objectives outlined in the 2022 Broward County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Mitigation Strategy, which was formally adopted by the Town Council in October 2023 through […] The post TOWN OF DAVIE LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY REPORT AVAILABLE ONLINE first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Broward County Press Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-30-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"town-of-davie-local-mitigation-strategy-report-available-online"},{"id":"pb8gi6","title":"MIAMI MARLINS UNVEIL EXCLUSIVE EARLY RENEWAL PROGRAM FOR 2027 SEASON TICKET MEMBERS","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"sports","publishDate":"2026-06-17T16:18:37.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/miami-marlins-unveil-exclusive-early-renewal-program-for-2027-season-ticket-members/","archiveId":"jneuxz","excerpt":"Members who renew early will receive an exclusive custom Marlins Member jacket featuring tenure patches and an invitation to a special celebration recognizing their loyalty The Miami Marlins today announced the launch of the club’s first-ever Early Renewal Period for 2027 Season Ticket Memberships, ","content":"Members who renew early will receive an exclusive custom Marlins Member jacket featuring tenure patches and an invitation to a special celebration recognizing their loyalty The Miami Marlins today announced the launch of the club’s first-ever Early Renewal Period for 2027 Season Ticket Memberships, including flex plan options. The early launch gives current Members the […] The post MIAMI MARLINS UNVEIL EXCLUSIVE EARLY RENEWAL PROGRAM FOR 2027 SEASON TICKET MEMBERS first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Community Press Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FCopy-of-EdFed-Graphic-1-7-2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-marlins-unveil-exclusive-early-renewal-program-for-2027-season-ticket-members"},{"id":"jfruvq","title":"City of Doral Swears In New Police Chief Matthew Castillo","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T16:04:55.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/doraltribune/city-of-doral-swears-in-new-police-chief-matthew-castillo/","archiveId":"ssvh94","excerpt":"The City of Doral marked an important new chapter in public safety today as newly appointed Doral Police Chief Matthew Castillo and members of his command staff were formally sworn in during a ceremony held at the Doral Government Center. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, brought toget","content":"The City of Doral marked an important new chapter in public safety today as newly appointed Doral Police Chief Matthew Castillo and members of his command staff were formally sworn in during a ceremony held at the Doral Government Center. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, brought together city officials, law enforcement leaders, […] The post City of Doral Swears In New Police Chief Matthew Castillo first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Manny Sarmiento","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-77.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"city-of-doral-swears-in-new-police-chief-matthew-castillo"},{"id":"f06n2t","title":"Miami mother accused of helping son steal purse from Design District jewelry store, police say","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T15:32:30.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miami-mother-accused-of-helping-son-steal-purse-from-design-district-jewelry-store-police-say/","archiveId":"pssvsb","excerpt":"A Miami woman was arrested Tuesday after investigators said she helped her juvenile son steal a purse and other belongings from an employee-only area of a jewelry store in the Miami Design District. Linda Maria Palacio, 41, faces charges of burglary of an occupied structure, grand theft and contribu","content":"A Miami woman was arrested Tuesday after investigators said she helped her juvenile son steal a purse and other belongings from an employee-only area of a jewelry store in the Miami Design District. Linda Maria Palacio, 41, faces charges of burglary of an occupied structure, grand theft and contributing to the delinquency of a child, according to a City of Miami Police arrest affidavit. Police said the theft occurred June 11 at Cadar Jewelry, located at 166 NE 39th St. The victim, an employee at the business, reported leaving her purse containing personal belongings, identification and financial cards in a restricted employee-only area while the store was under construction and closed to the public. When she returned, the purse was missing. Investigators reviewed surveillance video that allegedly showed Palacio and her juvenile son entering the restricted area through a rear entrance without authorization. Detectives said the pair went directly to the area where employees stored personal belongings, and video showed Palacio searching through the victim’s purse and holding open a backpack while the juvenile placed the stolen items inside. According to the affidavit, detectives determined Palacio actively participated in the theft and encouraged her son’s involvement in the crime rather than supervising him. During a post-Miranda interview, Palacio admitted being present but denied knowing her son was stealing the victim’s property, investigators said. A judge found probable cause and set a $500 bond on the charge of contributing to the delinquency of a child.","author":"Allyson Castillo","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FPALACIO-LINDA.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-mother-accused-of-helping-son-steal-purse-from-design-district-jewelry-store-police-say"},{"id":"gbuv5q","title":"Her ex racked up $7,000 of credit card debt, crumbling her finances. Now, a new law could require abusers to pay.","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T15:25:49.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/new-york-law-coerced-debt-relief-survivors/","archiveId":"uzvfj1","excerpt":"Four years into her second marriage, she didn't ask questions when her husband asked her to sign on to a credit card in her name. But then the relationship turned abusive, she said. When she left her marriage, she found herself in financial distress, with her credit score tanking hundreds of points ","content":"Four years into her second marriage, she didn't ask questions when her husband asked her to sign on to a credit card in her name. But then the relationship turned abusive, she said. When she left her marriage, she found herself in financial distress, with her credit score tanking hundreds of points after her former husband used the credit card and didn't make payments. \"I never used the card that was issued,\" Juliette, who asked CBS News not to use her full name for personal safety reasons, said. But she now had close to $7,000 of debt in her name and no clear way to remove herself from their shared account. The bank wanted the couple to meet in person to dissolve the account, Juliette said, but she had an order of protection against her former husband and didn't want to be in the same room. \"There was an issue of safety,\" she said, adding she couldn't believe or understand how the bank didn't have a system in place to assist survivors of domestic abuse. She said she fled her former husband's home with her two children to live in a roach-filled apartment in the Bronx. She had no choice, she said, after her credit score fell from around 800 to 460. No other landlord would rent to her. Juliette has a story similar to thousands of domestic violence survivors &mdash; but states are beginning to enact legislation that could help them and other survivors of economic abuse. Legislation in New York, which was signed into law last year and goes into effect on Wednesday, will make it the eighth state to allow relief from coerced debt for survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse and human trafficking. Proponents of the law say that relief can be life changing. Opponents say the law can be ripe for abuse. New York's law was amended after pushback from financial institutions, narrowing the scope of relief. A spokesperson for the American Financial Services Association said the amendment closed the loopholes: \"A remedy built for legitimate survivors can't double as a roadmap for cheats.\"Half of domestic violence survivors are coerced into relatively small debts of up to $20,000, according to the Center for Survivor Agency and Justice, but the impact reverberates across their life. \"The rippling effects of coerced debt are quite vast,\" CSAJ Executive Director Erika Sussman told CBS News. Over the two decades that her organization has been advocating for economic rights for survivors, she has seen debt serve as a barrier to housing, employment, or transportation to work &mdash; all things needed for physical safety. \"It adds up and compounds over time,\" said Sussman. When money is tight, abuse can startLike so many other survivors of economic abuse, Juliette brushed aside her growing concerns about her husband's gambling problems. Instead, she focused on studying for her nursing degree and raising her teen son and college-age daughter in a brand new country. Widowed in Jamaica, she had followed her second husband to the United States six years after they started dating, eager for a new life. He would routinely place bets of $4,000, Juliette said, but his salary mostly covered his gambling. Then his debts started to outpace his earnings &mdash; and violence began, she said. \"Money got tight, and that is when the abuse really started,\" Juliette said. One night, while she was studying for a nursing exam, the couple got into a fight. She said that after her then-husband broke a chair and threatened her, she called the cops and decided to leave. A police officer gave her the phone number for Her Justice, a New York-based nonprofit that represents victims of violence, and advised her to call if she needed help. Juliette worked with a lawyer there who helped her file for divorce in 2018. \"I'd make arrangements to leave. And that's where it started,\" she said, recounting the difficulties she faced once she was on her own. The couple had property in common and an outstanding credit card. She and her attorney said her former husband didn't pay the credit card bills.Notices of late statements and bills started to arrive, and Juliette said she had no way of really knowing what was happening. \"I could not see the transactions, not get prompts on his late payments or get statements with the late payments,\" she said.Juliette said she was embarrassed to turn to her parents in Jamaica for help. For some, a clear economic path forwardAfter more than five years of litigation, Juliette and her former husband finalized their divorce in 2023 &mdash; and he was deemed responsible for the credit card debt. Her lawyer said they had tried to negotiate with the bank several times. The bank didn't have any reasonable systems to remove Juliette from the card, her lawyer said, which they hope the new law can address.\"The bank can and should go after the person who's rightfully responsible. So we've seen this a lot in the divorce. But what's new here is now, instead of doing it through the divorce, there's this other remedy that involves the banks directly,\" said Susanna Saul, director of legal services for Her Justice. The New York coerced debt law won't help Juliette because it will only apply to debt incurred for survivors after the effective date, June 17, but her hope is that sharing her story will raise awareness for others.Beyond New York, states like California, Texas, and Illinois have enacted similar measures, granting victims a mechanism to contest liabilities directly with banks. This shift allows survivors to bypass traditional court litigation, such as lengthy divorce proceedings, and seek relief by engaging with creditors.\"This is a critical issue and given the absence of protection at the federal level, states have really taken up the charge to protect survivors,\" Sussman said.New York-based survivors will now be able to challenge their debt directly with creditors. If they succeed, the creditor can go after the responsible party. \"So, the debt is not erased, but the survivor's liability is discharged,\" said Rachel Braunstein, policy director for Her Justice.After getting a Notice of Coerced Debt, the creditor must review the account, mark the debt \"disputed\" on credit reports and keep the survivor's contact info confidential. If the bank accepts the notice, the creditor must stop collecting from the survivor. Experts do share some concern about how banks will manage the requests. The survivors, however, can sue the creditor and also the alleged abuser if they fail to follow the law. Juliette has now graduated from nursing school. Her daughter graduated from college. Her son joined the military. And slowly, her credit is inching its way back up. Last she checked, she said, it was hovering in the 600s. \"I'm still able to do a lot of things to date, but the report still has it sitting there,\" she said.","author":"Cara  Tabachnick","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F05%2Fe993cbb5-0efb-42eb-8513-b071302d4bb8%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F4a4f8f577c3ea5832df4f3f360f27e8f%2Fgettyimages-2209661125.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"her-ex-racked-up-7000-of-credit-card-debt-crumbling-her-finances-now-a-new-law-could-require-abusers"},{"id":"zgcmvu","title":"Tropical Storm Arthur, the first of the Atlantic season, targets Gulf Coast with heavy rain","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T15:06:22.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/tropical-storm-arthur-the-first-of-the-atlantic-season-targets-gulf-coast-with-heavy-rain/","archiveId":"gh5sa0","excerpt":"MIAMI (AP) — The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed Wednesday near the Gulf Coast, bringing intense rain and the threat of dangerous flash floods to states including Texas and Louisiana, meteorologists said. Tropical Storm Arthur was a disorganized cluster of storms that br","content":"MIAMI (AP) — The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed Wednesday near the Gulf Coast, bringing intense rain and the threat of dangerous flash floods to states including Texas and Louisiana, meteorologists said. Tropical Storm Arthur was a disorganized cluster of storms that brought rain for days over parts of eastern Mexico and the Gulf. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said conditions were conducive for a short-lived tropical storm to form. The center of Tropical Storm Arthur was located Wednesday morning about 40 miles (65 kilometers) east-northeast of Port O’Connor, Texas, according to an advisory. The storm was moving northeast near 9 mph (15 kph), and an increase in forward speed was expected. Arthur had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Little change in strength is expected before the center moves over land, forecasters said. Weakening is anticipated once it moves inland, and it could dissipate by Wednesday night or early Thursday. Arthur was not expected to gain much wind strength as the center of the storm moved over land. But forecasters said that doesn’t mean the system will be weak. Life-threatening flash flooding and urban flooding were the main threats as Arthur skirted the Gulf Coast. The hurricane center said in its key messages that flooding was likely through Friday over parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. “Prolonged rainfall may extend the flood threat into the weekend,” National Hurricane Center director Michael Brennan said Tuesday. Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to produce rainfall totals of 5-10 inches (13-25 centimeters), with isolated higher totals near 20 inches (50 centimeters). This could generate dangerous flash flooding. The combination of storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. Swells generated by Arthur are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the northwestern Gulf Coast for the next couple of days. Tornadoes are possible through Thursday.","author":"Rubén Rosario","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260617_Tropical_Storm_Arthur.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tropical-storm-arthur-the-first-of-the-atlantic-season-targets-gulf-coast-with-heavy-rain"},{"id":"jra5z7","title":"Dangerous flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T15:06:22.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/dangerous-flooding-from-tropical-storm-arthur-first-of-the-atlantic-season-threatens-gulf-coast/","archiveId":"ctmbx1","excerpt":"MIAMI (AP) — A disorganized cluster of storms that had been plaguing the Gulf Coast for days came together to form Tropical Storm Arthur on Wednesday — the first tropical cyclone of the season in the Atlantic basin. Flash flooding was the main threat from Arthur, a weak tropical storm that the Natio","content":"MIAMI (AP) — A disorganized cluster of storms that had been plaguing the Gulf Coast for days came together to form Tropical Storm Arthur on Wednesday — the first tropical cyclone of the season in the Atlantic basin. Flash flooding was the main threat from Arthur, a weak tropical storm that the National Hurricane Center in Miami said would be short-lived. Maximum sustained winds were around 40 mph (65 kph), with little change in strength forecast before it is expected to dissipate by Wednesday night or early Thursday. The storm hung over coastal Texas on the same day a World Cup match was being played between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston. The stadium is covered, and no plans were announced to move or reschedule the match. National Hurricane Center director Michael Brennan said during a briefing that flash flood warnings were already being issued in the Houston metro area, with more likely to follow across the region, even after the center of the storm passes. “The main threat from Arthur is going to be a prolonged, multiday, heavy rainfall event that could produce dangerous to life threatening flash flooding,” Brennan said. A teenager appears to have drowned in a flooded retention pond outside Houston, authorities said Tuesday evening. A group of teens were playing near a construction zone and an adjacent retention pond when a 15-year-old boy entered the water, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said on social media. Rescue workers found his body using sonar technology following an extensive search. “This incident serves as a solemn reminder of the dangers associated with floodwaters, particularly following periods of heavy rainfall,” the post said. Flooding was likely through Friday over parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle, the hurricane center said. The tropical storm is expected to produce rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 centimeters), with isolated higher totals near 20 inches (50 centimeters). The combination of storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. Swells generated by Arthur are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the northwestern Gulf Coast for the next couple of days. Tornadoes are possible through Thursday. The center of Tropical Storm Arthur was located Wednesday morning about 40 miles (65 kilometers) east-northeast of Port O’Connor, Texas, according to an advisory. The storm was moving northeast near 9 mph (15 kph), and an increase in forward speed was expected.","author":"Rubén Rosario","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F260617_Tropical_Storm_Arthur.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dangerous-flooding-from-tropical-storm-arthur-first-of-the-atlantic-season-threatens-gulf-coast"},{"id":"ufhdy3","title":"Researchers try to recover scientific work after fire caused by lightning strike destroyed USF lab building","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T14:15:17.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/local/florida/researchers-try-to-recover-scientific-work-after-fire-caused-by-lightning-strike-destroyed-usf-lab-building/","archiveId":"y4rib4","excerpt":"ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WSVN) — Researchers at the University of South Florida are trying to recover years of scientific work after a crack of lightning sparked a fire that destroyed a lab building on campus last month. Officials later determined a lightning strike ignited the fire that destroyed the ","content":"ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WSVN) — Researchers at the University of South Florida are trying to recover years of scientific work after a crack of lightning sparked a fire that destroyed a lab building on campus last month. Officials later determined a lightning strike ignited the fire that destroyed the marine science lab building at the USF campus in St. Petersburg. The fierce flames quickly engulfed the building. “The roof of the building was wooden, So it spread really quickly across the wooden roof of the fire,” said USF College of Marine Science professor Steven Murawski. Murawski, along with other professors in the College of Marine Science, said the fire destroyed years worth of research and tens of millions of dollars’ worth of equipment. “Things like sonar data that we use for mapping. Those vehicles were largely destroyed,” said Murawski. In the month since the fire happened, Murawski said more than 150 people have had to pivot their work and research to alternate locations. “Buildings like National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA is going to accommodate me and my students and others,” said Murawski. “The St. Petersburg Innovation District has a building called The Hub, and the people at The Hub have taken some of our people as well.” While the fire caused extensive damage to the lab building, Murawski said most of his research was salvaged. It’s been moved to a cold storage unit and multiple trailers in the parking lot. Other researchers weren’t as fortunate, with some having to go back out to collect new samples. In some cases, those samples are far from easy to replace. “It’s one thing to collect them from Tampa Bay, but we have samples from Antarctica,” said Murawski. Murawski said they’re still waiting to determine whether the building will need to be torn down. “Our real road block now is getting back to getting the instruments we need in order to analyze those samples. And it’s pretty critical, because a lot of these samples are being collected on relatively large grants by the federal government,” said Murawski. If the structure is salvageable, Murawski said it will likely still take years before researchers can resume their work inside. Several professors from USF said members of the community have stepped up in a big way to offer support, raising more than $500,000 for the recovery efforts.","author":"Matthew Garcia","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2F061726-usf-lab-fire.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"researchers-try-to-recover-scientific-work-after-fire-caused-by-lightning-strike-destroyed-usf-lab-b"},{"id":"xii00k","title":"French Burger Icon PNY Takes Over Skinny Louie for One Day Only","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T13:34:21.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/french-burger-icon-pny-takes-over-skinny-louie-for-one-day-only/","archiveId":"j4e1ki","excerpt":"On Thursday, June 25 in Coral Gables, Skinny Louie will host a one-day takeover by PNY (Paris New York), one of France’s most celebrated burger brands. The event is part of a transatlantic collaboration that will also see Skinny Louie travel to Paris in September for a takeover at PNY. Founded in Pa","content":"On Thursday, June 25 in Coral Gables, Skinny Louie will host a one-day takeover by PNY (Paris New York), one of France’s most celebrated burger brands. The event is part of a transatlantic collaboration that will also see Skinny Louie travel to Paris in September for a takeover at PNY. Founded in Paris in 2012, […] The post French Burger Icon PNY Takes Over Skinny Louie for One Day Only first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Community Press Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FFRENCHEXIT_LIFESTYLE_1-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"french-burger-icon-pny-takes-over-skinny-louie-for-one-day-only"},{"id":"nzu9am","title":"Potential first Atlantic tropical cyclone of year develops off Texas Gulf Coast","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T13:00:23.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/first-potential-tropical-cyclone-developing-texas-coast/","archiveId":"o22up1","excerpt":"Forecasters are monitoring the potential first tropical cyclone of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, saying it could develop into a fully formed storm on Wednesday and bring \"life-threatening flash flooding.\"The National Hurricane Center dubbed the tropical disturbance Potential Tropical Cyclone O","content":"Forecasters are monitoring the potential first tropical cyclone of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, saying it could develop into a fully formed storm on Wednesday and bring \"life-threatening flash flooding.\"The National Hurricane Center dubbed the tropical disturbance Potential Tropical Cyclone One.It came as record rainfall and life-threatening flash floods were already drenching parts of the South, where communities braced for more very heavy rain throughout the week. Some 56 million people are could see flooding, CBS News meteorologist Nikki Nolan points out. The rain could impact World Cup events in Houston Wednesday, Nolan notes.On Wednesday morning, Potential Tropical Cyclone One was in the northwest Gulf off the Texas coast. The hurricane center said it was approximately 35 miles southwest of Port O'Connor, Texas and 255 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana, traveling northeast at 6 mph. It had maximum sustained winds of 30 mph, below the 39 mph threshold required for it to be designated as a tropical storm.Possible Tropical Cyclone One as seen from satellite at 6:46 a.m. EDT on June 17, 2026. NOAA / National Hurricane Center The system \"should move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight,\" the center predicted, adding that, \"Some strengthening is forecast, and the disturbance could become a tropical storm today. Weakening is anticipated once the low moves inland, and it could dissipate by tonight or early Thursday.\"It's \"expected to produce rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, with isolated higher totals near 20 inches, through Thursday from the mid- and upper-Texas coast east-northeast into southern and central portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, along with western portions of Georgia and the Florida Panhandle,\" the center said, and that \"could generate dangerous to life-threatening flash flooding.\" Nikki Nolan/CBS News A tropical storm warning was in place for the coast of Louisiana from Sabine Pass to Morgan City, meaning tropical storm conditions are expected within the next 24 hours, and a tropical storm watch was posted from Sabine Pass to Sargent, Texas.Several major cities, including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and New Orleans, could experience ongoing spells of excessive rainfall, forecasts showed.","author":"Emily Mae  Czachor","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2Fc0e7af31-7fdb-4fb5-8c1a-709102b0c278%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fe69c352b82fded74de8dcf71b34b5262%2Fpotential-tropical-cyclone-one-211a-061726.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"potential-first-atlantic-tropical-cyclone-of-year-develops-off-texas-gulf-coast"},{"id":"mkxcoc","title":"Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with the US, officials say","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T12:46:42.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/iran-will-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-can-sell-oil-freely-under-deal-with-the-us-officials-say/","archiveId":"e1yxsh","excerpt":"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S. to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matc","content":"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S. to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document. The accord, due to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, also envisions Iran receiving at least $300 billion to rebuild after the war and says the U.S. would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran — if a final agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear program is reached. The U.S. and Israel went to war on Feb. 28 in part to prevent Iran from ever getting a nuclear weapon — although U.S. President Donald Trump’s goals in the conflict have repeatedly shifted. The interim deal stops the war before that aim is secured — instead opening a two-month period for nuclear negotiations — and appears to offer Iran several benefits up front while extracting little in return. The U.S. agreement to immediately allow Iran to sell its oil freely and the offer to eventually lift all sanctions, for instance, represent major concessions that outstrip the terms of Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers that Trump withdrew America from in his first term, declaring it the “worst deal ever.” The accord likely will draw intense criticism in Washington — and appears to be a major setback for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is coming under intense criticism at home as the details emerge. The deal will stop the fighting and start more negotiations Much of the agreement would restore the status quo before the war, including ending hostilities, restarting negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program, and reopening the strait, which is a crucial passage for the world’s oil and natural gas and whose closure created a historic energy crisis. The deal includes an end to the fighting in Lebanon between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah. That is one of the most delicate parts of the agreement because Israel has maintained it will continue to defend itself and to occupy vast swaths of Lebanon. Iran has said Israel must withdraw under the deal, although the leaked versions make no mention of withdrawal. A person who was briefed on the memorandum of understanding after it was signed and another who viewed a copy beforehand said it largely matched the text of what was published by the Saudi-owned broadcaster Al Arabiya, which reported details of the deal Tuesday. The two people spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the discussions. Another two officials in the Mideast, who spoke on condition of anonymity for the same reason, also said the versions published by Al Arabiya and Bloomberg broadly matched the final agreement. The White House and other American officials have not published the terms and did not immediately respond to questions. However, White House communications director Steven Cheung wrote online Wednesday after CNN published a leaked version of the deal that it “does not reflect the language of the actual” agreement, without elaborating. Iran also has not published an official version of the deal. Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim news agency, close to its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, claimed Wednesday that Bloomberg’s version had missing portions, without offering a full accounting. Trump has cited various goals for the war, including at times vowing it would end Iran’s nuclear and missile programs and its support for Hezbollah and other proxy groups in the region. He also suggested it could lead to toppling the Iranian government. The interim deal falls short of all of these goals, but Trump hailed it Wednesday. “Nobody knows what it is but it’s very strong,” Trump said in France, where he is attending a Group of Seven summit. But he also opened the door to abandoning it: “It’s a memorandum of understanding and if I don’t like it, we’ll go back to shooting at them, dropping bombs.” The deal provides major concessions to Iran Some concessions to Iran — including the full lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen assets — would happen gradually and be linked to progress in the nuclear talks, according to officials from Pakistan, a key mediator. They outlined some of the deal’s major points on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue. But in the meantime, the U.S. will issue waivers to sanctions that allow Iran to sell oil freely. Iran’s main buyer of oil, China, is believed to have bought at below-market prices because of its willingness to ignore the sanctions. Granting oil waivers at the start of the 60-day talks strips the U.S. of a major point of leverage. Only at the conclusion of the overall deal in 2015 were sanctions on Iran’s oil lifted. The interim deal also opens the door to ending all sanctions Iran faces from the U.S. and at the U.N. — though it says the schedule for that will be worked out later. Still, that is far beyond the 2015 deal, which only lifted some sanctions in exchange for Iran drastically reducing its enrichment and stockpile of uranium. The accord would also provide Iran with at least $300 billion to rebuild after an intense U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign — an extraordinary figure and another major benefit for Iran. That also appears dependent on the progress of further negotiations. U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said Gulf Arab nations would invest that amount. Trump reiterated Wednesday that the U.S. would not contribute and said it was up to other countries if they wanted to invest. The deal would provide relief to the global economy The deal provides a major win for the global economy — the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all oil and natural gas traded once passed before the war began. Since then, Iranian attacks on shipping and the threat to vessels effectively shut the strait. The strait’s closure drove up energy prices around the world and made many basics, including food, more expensive. Iran let out some vessels that paid tolls, something never done before in the strait, which has long has been considered an international waterway. The U.S. later provided military support to get other tankers out, but traffic was nowhere near levels before the war. The deal also says the U.S. will lift a blockade imposed on Iranian ports and that the strait will return to its prewar traffic levels in 30 days, while acknowledging Iranian mines may need to be destroyed. The deal leaves much more to be resolved in future negotiations The interim deal sets a 60-day window, which can be extended, to negotiate over limiting Iran’s nuclear program, which has been discussed at multiple rounds of talks during Trump’s second administration without success. The U.S. promises not to make threats of military action under the current deal after two rounds of talks were interrupted by attacks. Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful, though it has enough highly enriched uranium to build multiple atomic bombs, should it choose to do so, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. In the interim deal, Iran reiterates that it will never build a nuclear weapon — a promise it also made in the 2015 nuclear accord.","author":"Rubén Rosario","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F05%2F05426-US-denies-Iran-struck-a-military-vessel-during-new-effort-to-reopen-Strait-of-Hormuz.jpg%3Fquality%3D60%26%23038%3Bstrip%3Dcolor","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"iran-will-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-can-sell-oil-freely-under-deal-with-the-us-officials-say"},{"id":"i1t4af","title":"Heat Advisory, Afternoon Storms, and Smoke Concerns Across South Florida","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T12:10:10.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/weather-blog/heat-advisory-afternoon-storms-and-smoke-concerns-across-south-florida/","archiveId":"rp8nne","excerpt":"South Florida will once again deal with dangerous heat, scattered afternoon storms, and lingering wildfire smoke concerns today. A Heat Advisory is in effect from Noon to 6 pm for Miami-Dade and Broward counties as heat index values climb between 104 and 108 degrees. High temperatures will reach the","content":"South Florida will once again deal with dangerous heat, scattered afternoon storms, and lingering wildfire smoke concerns today. A Heat Advisory is in effect from Noon to 6 pm for Miami-Dade and Broward counties as heat index values climb between 104 and 108 degrees. High temperatures will reach the low to mid 90’s, while tropical humidity makes it feel much hotter. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks if working outdoors, and limit strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day. Scattered storms are expected to develop this afternoon and early evening, with the greatest coverage across Broward and Palm Beach counties. Some storms could produce heavy downpours, gusty winds, and frequent lightning. Isolated areas of street flooding will be possible where storms linger. Another concern today is smoke from the Quarry 2 and Well Fires burning in Western Miami-Dade. Southerly winds will continue pushing smoke North and Northeast, creating hazy skies and potentially reducing air quality across portions of Miami-Dade and Broward. Sensitive groups, including those with respiratory conditions, should monitor air quality and limit prolonged outdoor exposure if smoke becomes noticeable. Looking ahead, South Florida remains in a typical Summer pattern through the rest of the week with daily afternoon storms, above-average temperatures, and heat index values reaching 105 degrees or higher. Tropics Update Potential Storm One continues moving along the Texas coast and could still become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season later today. Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect for portions of Texas and Louisiana. Regardless of development, the main concern is for significant flooding rainfall, with widespread totals of 5 to 10 inches and isolated amounts approaching 20 inches possible from Texas into Louisiana and portions of the central Gulf Coast. Have a wonderful day South Florida and make it a safe one! Vivian Gonzalez Meteorologist, AMS Certified WSVN Channel 7","author":"Vivian Gonzalez","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwsvn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F06%2FDaily-AM-7-Day-Temps-Forecast-1.png%3Fw%3D1024","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"heat-advisory-afternoon-storms-and-smoke-concerns-across-south-florida"},{"id":"d9bv33","title":"Heat advisories issued in South Florida as feels-like temperatures soar to about 108 degrees","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"sports","publishDate":"2026-06-17T11:30:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/heat-advisories-issued-in-south-florida-as-feels-like-temperatures-soar-to-about-108-degrees/","archiveId":"1k28ob","excerpt":"Heat advisories are in effect across portions of Miami-Dade and Broward in South Florida as feels-like temperatures soar to about 108 degrees this afternoon, and the extreme heat will be sticking around through at least the rest of the week.","content":"Heat advisories are in effect across portions of Miami-Dade and Broward in South Florida as feels-like temperatures soar to about 108 degrees this afternoon, and the extreme heat will be sticking around through at least the rest of the week.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2Fdbdaa46a-9212-47c3-b8b7-5cc956d7d296%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2Fe52562d0d7f210a8355bbb74dd7a14c9%2Fef07e2c6ff66f207bb4f8b6b04b9cac0.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"heat-advisories-issued-in-south-florida-as-feels-like-temperatures-soar-to-about-108-degrees"},{"id":"21hn0w","title":"Wynwood launches interactive scavenger hunt for soccer fans","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T11:26:36.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/wynwood-launches-interactive-scavenger-hunt-for-soccer-fans/","archiveId":"pj2pdf","excerpt":"This summer, Wynwood is giving soccer fans a reason to do more than watch the tournament. It is giving them a reason to explore and play their way through the neighborhood, one stop at a time. As Miami begins hosting matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the Bronze Medal Match, the Wynwo","content":"This summer, Wynwood is giving soccer fans a reason to do more than watch the tournament. It is giving them a reason to explore and play their way through the neighborhood, one stop at a time. As Miami begins hosting matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the Bronze Medal Match, the Wynwood Business […] The post Wynwood launches interactive scavenger hunt for soccer fans first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Cece Feinberg Public Relations","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWynwood-Scavenger-Hunt-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wynwood-launches-interactive-scavenger-hunt-for-soccer-fans"},{"id":"sewzfy","title":"JCS expands access to free meals for children","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T11:23:26.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/jcs-expands-access-to-free-meals-for-children/","archiveId":"2ii5pq","excerpt":"Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) has announced that Florida 2-1-1 has been re-contracted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to support referrals for the statewide Summer BreakSpot initiative. JCS 211 Miami, provided by JCS for Miami-Dade and Monroe countie","content":"Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) has announced that Florida 2-1-1 has been re-contracted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to support referrals for the statewide Summer BreakSpot initiative. JCS 211 Miami, provided by JCS for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, and part of Florida 2-1-1 Contact Centers, will be part of […] The post JCS expands access to free meals for children first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Community News Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"jcs-expands-access-to-free-meals-for-children"},{"id":"fqzp1s","title":"World Health Expo in Miami held this week to feature next generation technologies","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T11:22:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/world-health-expo-in-miami-held-this-week-to-feature-next-generation-technologies/","archiveId":"7jjo3x","excerpt":"Every Wednesday, CBS News Miami is giving you solution on Making Ends Meet. Starting today (June 17) and through Friday, June 19, you can test some of the latest health care products and devices without a single appointment or copay at the free World Health Expo in Miami.","content":"Every Wednesday, CBS News Miami is giving you solution on Making Ends Meet. Starting today (June 17) and through Friday, June 19, you can test some of the latest health care products and devices without a single appointment or copay at the free World Health Expo in Miami.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F39a5ef24-72bc-4b87-9f12-cbf042130dcd%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F8f3076ae62388746fa0e5a10fffa602a%2F0b4d44fc7e69a0cb90311de7e576dc15.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-health-expo-in-miami-held-this-week-to-feature-next-generation-technologies"},{"id":"2qsdmq","title":"SFYS accepting applications for its Summer Music Camp","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T11:21:22.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/sfys-accepting-applications-for-its-summer-music-camp/","archiveId":"9mgpzw","excerpt":"The South Florida Youth Symphony (SFYSmusic.org.), fresh from winning a Gold Medal at the prestigious Young Bohemia 2026 Music Festival in Prague, Czechia, still is taking applications for its annual Summer Music Camp, June 22-July 17, at the Pawley Creative Arts Center on the Miami Dade College Nor","content":"The South Florida Youth Symphony (SFYSmusic.org.), fresh from winning a Gold Medal at the prestigious Young Bohemia 2026 Music Festival in Prague, Czechia, still is taking applications for its annual Summer Music Camp, June 22-July 17, at the Pawley Creative Arts Center on the Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 NW 27 Ave. The popular […] The post SFYS accepting applications for its Summer Music Camp first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Community News Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"sfys-accepting-applications-for-its-summer-music-camp"},{"id":"cg8v2l","title":"Freedom Tower symbolizes the promise of democracy","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"culture","publishDate":"2026-06-17T11:17:10.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/freedom-tower-symbolizes-the-promise-of-democracy/","archiveId":"a8gygl","excerpt":"Standing at the edge of Biscayne Bay, the Freedom Tower is more than an architectural landmark. It is a living testament to what happens when freedom is taken away, and what is possible when it is restored. For thousands of Cuban exiles who passed through its doors in the 1960s, including my own par","content":"Standing at the edge of Biscayne Bay, the Freedom Tower is more than an architectural landmark. It is a living testament to what happens when freedom is taken away, and what is possible when it is restored. For thousands of Cuban exiles who passed through its doors in the 1960s, including my own parents, it […] The post Freedom Tower symbolizes the promise of democracy first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Community News Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FPumariega-col.-Institute-for-Freedom-in-the-Americas-Day-3_2128-feaured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"freedom-tower-symbolizes-the-promise-of-democracy"},{"id":"fjcp42","title":"First Church Miami introduces ‘Our Summer of Soccer’ series","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"miami","publishDate":"2026-06-17T11:03:50.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/first-church-miami-introduces-our-summer-of-soccer-series/","archiveId":"biuhyd","excerpt":"This summer, First Church Miami welcomes neighbors and global visitors alike through “Our Summer of Soccer,” a series of community-centered gatherings celebrating the energy, diversity, and international spirit of Miami. Located at Biscayne Boulevard and NE Fifth Street steps from Bayfront Park, Bay","content":"This summer, First Church Miami welcomes neighbors and global visitors alike through “Our Summer of Soccer,” a series of community-centered gatherings celebrating the energy, diversity, and international spirit of Miami. Located at Biscayne Boulevard and NE Fifth Street steps from Bayfront Park, Bayside Marketplace, Kaseya Center, and the Freedom Tower, First Church seeks to introduce […] The post First Church Miami introduces ‘Our Summer of Soccer’ series first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Community News Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"first-church-miami-introduces-our-summer-of-soccer-series"},{"id":"2b63fv","title":"Museum of Graffiti to celebrate Father’s Day with foosball fun","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T11:00:37.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/museum-of-graffiti-to-celebrate-fathers-day-with-foosball-fun/","archiveId":"hasrkd","excerpt":"This Father’s Day, the Museum of Graffiti is giving dads a reason to get out of the house, and it won’t cost them a cent. The world’s first museum devoted to graffiti art is turning its “Art of Fútbol” exhibition into an afternoon of play, just as soccer fever takes hold of Miami this summer. […] Th","content":"This Father’s Day, the Museum of Graffiti is giving dads a reason to get out of the house, and it won’t cost them a cent. The world’s first museum devoted to graffiti art is turning its “Art of Fútbol” exhibition into an afternoon of play, just as soccer fever takes hold of Miami this summer. […] The post Museum of Graffiti to celebrate Father’s Day with foosball fun first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Community News Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMuseum-of-Grafffiti-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"museum-of-graffiti-to-celebrate-fathers-day-with-foosball-fun"},{"id":"zd2dsn","title":"Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina / Angela’s Bar & Kitchen, Coral Springs","source":"WSVN 7 News","category":"food","publishDate":"2026-06-17T11:00:00.000Z","url":"https://wsvn.com/entertainment/bite-with-belkys/gnocchi-alla-sorrentina-angelas-bar-kitchen-coral-springs/","archiveId":"n8sjlw","excerpt":"The Chef: Francesco CavarrettaThe Restaurant: Angela’s Bar & Kitchen, Coral SpringsThe Dish: Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina Ingredients Gnocchi Dough: 2 oz Yukon Gold potatoes, boiled and mashed 1 oz all-purpose flour Pinch of kosher salt Flora Alternative: Flora Potato Gnocchi Classic, Flora Potato Gnocch","content":"The Chef: Francesco CavarrettaThe Restaurant: Angela’s Bar & Kitchen, Coral SpringsThe Dish: Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina Ingredients Gnocchi Dough: 2 oz Yukon Gold potatoes, boiled and mashed 1 oz all-purpose flour Pinch of kosher salt Flora Alternative: Flora Potato Gnocchi Classic, Flora Potato Gnocchi with Parmigiano Reggiano, Flora Organic Potato Gnocchi, or Flora Gluten-Free Potato Gnocchi. Cherry Tomato Sauce: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 oz cherry tomatoes, halved 2 garlic cloves, smashed Pinch of kosher salt 1 oz fresh mozzarella, torn 0.5 oz Parmigiano Reggiano, grated 4-5 fresh basil leaves Method of Preparation: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan. Finish with fresh mozzarella and serve immediately. Add the smashed garlic cloves and cook until lightly golden. Remove and discard the garlic. Add cherry tomatoes and a pinch of kosher salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes begin to break down and release their juices. Add the cooked gnocchi directly to the pan and toss to coat. Add the basil and Parmigiano Reggiano and toss gently. Angela’s Bar & Kitchen12329 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065https://florasitalianeatery.com/(954) 678-3471","author":"Kevin Boulandier","localScore":80,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1506966953602-c20cc11f75e3%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","needsImageFetch":false,"isFallbackImage":true,"slug":"gnocchi-alla-sorrentina-angelas-bar-kitchen-coral-springs"},{"id":"ars6yn","title":"Miami Music Project celebrates Haitian Heritage Month at PAMM","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T10:55:05.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/miami-music-project-celebrates-haitian-heritage-month-at-pamm/","archiveId":"gs69y7","excerpt":"Miami Music Project celebrated Haitian Heritage Month through a special performance by its Little Haiti Debut Orchestra during “Lakay PAMM: Living Beyond Borders” on May 8 at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). Presented in collaboration with Route 1804 Foundation and PAMM, the event transformed the muse","content":"Miami Music Project celebrated Haitian Heritage Month through a special performance by its Little Haiti Debut Orchestra during “Lakay PAMM: Living Beyond Borders” on May 8 at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). Presented in collaboration with Route 1804 Foundation and PAMM, the event transformed the museum’s waterfront terrace into a vibrant celebration of Haitian culture, […] The post Miami Music Project celebrates Haitian Heritage Month at PAMM first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Community News Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMiami-Music-Project-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"miami-music-project-celebrates-haitian-heritage-month-at-pamm"},{"id":"9xfgcv","title":"Statue of Glenn Curtiss to be unveiled Aug. 22","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T10:51:02.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/statue-of-glenn-curtiss-to-be-unveiled-aug-22/","archiveId":"kg12gg","excerpt":"A bronze statue of Glenn Curtiss, who founded Miami Springs in 1926, will be unveiled along with a monument on Aug. 22 in the Town Square as part of the city’s Centennial Celebration. The statue was the brainchild of Miami Springs City Councilmember Jorge Santin, who recognized an opportunity to hon","content":"A bronze statue of Glenn Curtiss, who founded Miami Springs in 1926, will be unveiled along with a monument on Aug. 22 in the Town Square as part of the city’s Centennial Celebration. The statue was the brainchild of Miami Springs City Councilmember Jorge Santin, who recognized an opportunity to honor the history and accomplishments […] The post Statue of Glenn Curtiss to be unveiled Aug. 22 first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Christopher Pearson","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"statue-of-glenn-curtiss-to-be-unveiled-aug-22"},{"id":"7sfc7b","title":"Gringo Bingo, South Florida PBS and Team Paradise","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"nightlife","publishDate":"2026-06-17T10:42:40.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/coral-gables-news/gringo-bingo-south-florida-pbs-and-team-paradise/","archiveId":"iu76zc","excerpt":"The Coral Gables Woman’s Club (CGWC) shared proceeds from its monthly Gringo Bingo fundraiser this month with the American Diabetes Association in memory of Jessenia Francisco, a beloved longtime member whose mother, the late Mirey Kilmon, and aunt, Charo Bolanos, both served as past presidents of t","content":"The Coral Gables Woman’s Club (CGWC) shared proceeds from its monthly Gringo Bingo fundraiser this month with the American Diabetes Association in memory of Jessenia Francisco, a beloved longtime member whose mother, the late Mirey Kilmon, and aunt, Charo Bolanos, both served as past presidents of the club. Club members and friends, including Jessie’s twin […] The post Gringo Bingo, South Florida PBS and Team Paradise first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Gloria Burns","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGab-7675-1-featured-m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gringo-bingo-south-florida-pbs-and-team-paradise"},{"id":"n8uzn8","title":"Two wildfires continue burning in west Miami-Dade leading to air quality concerns in South Florida","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"safety","publishDate":"2026-06-17T10:26:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/two-wildfires-continue-burning-in-west-miami-dade-leading-to-air-quality-concerns-in-south-florida/","archiveId":"ucbjqv","excerpt":"Fire crews are continuing to battle two large wildfires burning near the Florida Everglades in west Miami-Dade that is sending smoke into communities as far as Broward County, leading to air quality concerns. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has new detials.","content":"Fire crews are continuing to battle two large wildfires burning near the Florida Everglades in west Miami-Dade that is sending smoke into communities as far as Broward County, leading to air quality concerns. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has new detials.","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2Faf965873-01c1-4631-899d-d2d899840f3b%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F5e3a52738d3a2ad278ab08d7c25dcba8%2F17872a169f92c7fe8f0343513a4c336d.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"two-wildfires-continue-burning-in-west-miami-dade-leading-to-air-quality-concerns-in-south-florida"},{"id":"np0egd","title":"Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with first World Cup hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria","source":"CBS4 Miami","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T10:21:00.000Z","url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/messi-ties-mens-world-cup-goals-record-with-first-world-cup-hat-trick-as-argentina-tops-algeria/","archiveId":"6oi90m","excerpt":"Kansas City, Mo. &mdash; Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its 2026 Men's World Cup opener against Algeria.Then he scored a","content":"Kansas City, Mo. &mdash; Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its 2026 Men's World Cup opener against Algeria.Then he scored again. And again. Suddenly, any questions about Messi's hamstring injury, or whether he could help Argentina become the third team to win consecutive World Cups &mdash; even as his 39th birthday approaches next week &mdash; had been answered. With a brilliant hat trick in a 3-0 win over Les Fennecs, Messi moved into a tie with Germany's Miroslav Klose for the career scoring record at the Men's World Cup.Lionel Messi. right, celebrates the third goal in his first World Cup hat trick with Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul in Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026. Tom Weller / picture alliance via Getty Images \"My tears after the first goal? I've had some tough days. It wasn't related to football. And those feelings were because of that,\" Messi said afterward, without elaborating. \"I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.\" Messi scored that emotional first goal in the opening minutes on a nifty feed from Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul, the second off an opportunistic rebound early in the second half, and the third on a crisp strike moments before subbing out to a standing ovation from a crowd of 69,045 tilted heavily toward the three-time World Cup champions. \"At a loss for words about Leo. What can I say?\" Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said. \"He's incredible.\"Messi records abound His incredible trio of goals came 20 years to the day that Messi made his World Cup debut in a match against Serbia and Montenegro &mdash; he scored in that one, too &mdash; and made the pride of Rosario only the second player to score in five editions of the men's tournament. Messi has 16 goals in his record six World Cup appearances overall, and it seems inevitable that Klose's record will fall in the coming weeks. The hat trick was the 61st of Messi's career, his 11th while playing in his national team colors and his first in the World Cup. It also was the fifth straight World Cup game in which Messi has scored. \"It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I'm living though now is the cherry on top,\" Messi said. \"I'm very happy an grateful for this wonderful group. I enjoy it so much.\" Messi upstaged two of soccer's other stars - Kylian Mbapp&eacute; of France and Erling Haaland of Norway &mdash; who had big games of their own on Tuesday. Mbapp&eacute; scored twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal to move into a tie for fourth on the men's World Cup goals list with 14, while Haaland scored twice for Norway in its 4-1 victory over Iraq. \"Messi is a madman,\" Haaland said in a post on Snapchat during Argentina's game. Messi had been dealing with a minor hamstring injury with Inter Miami that slowed him in the lead-up to the World Cup. But the eight-time winner of the Ballon d'Or, which honors global soccer's best player, had no problems in a tuneup last week with Iceland, scoring on a penalty kick while playing 20 minutes in a sharp performance.A career marked by greatness &mdash; and longevity \"This is my sixth World Cup, and I still feel like I'm in good shape,\" Messi said. \"Fortunately, I'm doing well, and today we managed to win a tough match. It's important to start the tournament with a victory in the first game, as that's never easy in a World Cup.\" Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age of 18. The only players with more are Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, who will play his 229th on Wednesday, and Bader al-Mutawa, who played in 202 for Kuwait. Messi and Ronaldo are the only men to have scored in five World Cups. \"Class is permanent,\" Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said. \"He's fortunate to have the privilege that the entire Argentina team works for him, and supports him, and for a number of years now &mdash; decades &mdash; he's done incredible things.\" Argentina is among four national teams making their base camps in the Kansas City metro. And much as it has the rest of the world, Messi-mania has swept through the area ever since La Albiceleste's arrival in the Heartland about two weeks ago. On match day, thousands of fans wearing his No. 10 jersey trekked into the home of the NFL's Chiefs on the outskirts of Kansas City, singing odes to their hero. Meanwhile, during a watch party at the downtown Power & Light District, a goat accompanied by former NFL quarterback-turned Fox broadcaster Jameis Winston came on stage wearing an Argentina jersey. The humorous moment seemed to have foreshadowed a big night for Messi when he scored an hour later, and the argument that he's soccer's GOAT - the greatest of all time - is becoming no argument at all with every match he plays. \"It's an advantage to have Leo because of how he handles the group and pushes it forward. Because of who he is,\" De Paul said. \"He doesn't care about individual records. He prioritizes the group, and for us it's incredible.\"","author":"CBS Miami","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fassets2.cbsnewsstatic.com%2Fhub%2Fi%2Fr%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2F896175e6-c372-47ed-98f2-8053589117fc%2Fthumbnail%2F1024x576%2F1bb878e0bc51b807de0351942d5e90ee%2Fgettyimages-2281377569.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"messi-ties-mens-world-cup-goals-record-with-first-world-cup-hat-trick-as-argentina-tops-algeria"},{"id":"mks43i","title":"ER vs. urgent care: How your choice impacts your wallet","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"food","publishDate":"2026-06-17T10:03:16.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/er-vs-urgent-care-how-your-choice-impacts-your-wallet/","archiveId":"5kekcf","excerpt":"Florida summers aren’t just hot – they are getting hotter. New research from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences shows the number of 91-degree days has steadily increased over the past six decades, with even more extreme heat expected in the years ahead. Those longe","content":"Florida summers aren’t just hot – they are getting hotter. New research from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences shows the number of 91-degree days has steadily increased over the past six decades, with even more extreme heat expected in the years ahead. Those longer stretches of high temperatures can take […] The post ER vs. urgent care: How your choice impacts your wallet first appeared on Miami's Community News.","author":"Community News Releases","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://themiami.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitynewspapers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCommunity-News-LOGO-Blue-min-635x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"er-vs-urgent-care-how-your-choice-impacts-your-wallet"},{"id":"8ogddz","title":"Tax Collector reports over 4,000 disabled parking permits canceled","source":"Community Newspapers","category":"arts","publishDate":"2026-06-17T09:57:43.000Z","url":"https://communitynewspapers.com/biscayne-bay/tax-collector-reports-over-4000-disabled-parking-permits-canceled/","archiveId":"khcuyf","excerpt":"Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez recently announced that his office had audited 40,992 disabled parking permits and canceled 4,707 permits as part of a new data-driven fraud detection and compliance initiative. The review includes cross-checking permits against official records and i","content":"Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez recently announced that his office had audited 40,992 disabled parking permits and canceled 4,707 permits as part of a new data-driven fraud detection and compliance initiative. 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