Miami activist groups blast mayor over ICE agreement
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North Miami residents demanding more drainage for new buildings built on higher ground
Some North Miami residents are fed up with floodwater that they say is spilling over from nearby properties that are built on higher ground than their homes.That's why a growing number of properties are being taken to court to stop their floodwater from flowing into the street.Eileen Bicaba recorded
Small plane flips over after hard landing in Homestead, officials say
First responders said a small plane flipped over after a hard landing at Homestead General Aviation Airport late Saturday morning.The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said it happened around 10:17 a.m. Deputies said they were able to make contact with two adult males inside the plane, one of them being a
2 left with minor injuries after plane flips over on runway in South Miami-Dade, MDSO and MDFR respond
A small plane flipped over on a South Miami-Dade runway Saturday morning, leaving two men with minor injuries. According to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officials, deputies responded to a plane crash involving two adult males at the Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport on Southwest 287th Street a
Judge blocks closure of Kennedy Center and orders removal of Trump's name
Washington — A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center from temporarily closing its doors during proposed renovations, and ruled that the institution's board acted unlawfully when it added President Trump's name to the building and official title. Mr. Trump reacted by appearing to cede contro
Rick Ross celebrated 20 Years of Port Of Miami with an epic tour kickoff
The three-act performance at the James L. Knight Center featured guest appearances by DJ Khaled, Trina, and Uncle Luke.
Miami Beach Classical Music Festival returns for special Pride concert ahead of Pride Month
The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival is returning for a special concert. The organization is celebrating ahead of Pride Month by hosting the Miami Beach Pride Concert. The event will take place on Ocean Drive and 12th Street Saturday evening. The festival blends 360-degree dome projection mappin
Steamy Saturday start for South Florida
Stay hydrated, especially with Saturday's temperatures!
Steamy, hot start for South Florida Saturday, scattered rain early in the evening
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a steamy and hot day across South Florida with storms likely.The morning starts out partly cloudy with just a few spotty pop-up rain showers. Temperatures will hover in the upper 80s for most of the region but Miami will register in the low 90s. CBS News Miami When
A Texas woman thought her new diet was causing digestive issues. Doctors found cancer: "I couldn't believe it"
Candace Tucker spent a lot of time thinking about cancer. Her family had received frightening diagnoses over the years: Her grandfather with prostate cancer, her grandmother with breast cancer, and her aunt with pancreatic cancer. Tucker also worked at an oncology practice in her small Texas town. S
Higher Rain Chances Stick Around
Happy Saturday, South Florida! This weekend will feature lots of clouds and a chance for showers and storms both today and tomorrow. Rain chances will be a bit more on the spotty side today, but there will be a higher chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon on Sunday. Otherwise, highs this weekend
Florida lawmakers overwhelmingly approve $114.5 billion state budget in Friday special session
Lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a $114.5 billion spending plan Friday, wrapping up a special session to complete the budget more than two months after they failed to do so during the regular session.The Senate voted unanimously in favor of the budget and the House voted 99-6 for the plan, but the
Man armed with knife barricaded himself into a Broward apartment building, forcing evacuations, BSO says
Broward authorities are responding to a scene where a man barricaded himself in an Oakland Park apartment building on Friday evening. According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, they received a report of a man armed with a knife in the 800 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard shortly before 6 p.m. Br
Rainy season in full force in South Florida to begin hurricane season
Expect a lot more rain in the next couple of days into next week.
Florida lawmakers pass new budget
The Senate voted unanimously in favor of the budget and the House voted 99-6 for the plan, but the vast support for the measure belied the tense process to produce it.
Miami Life: A local Rage Room becomes all the rage to let your anger out
The room helps people let their anger out by breaking things!
MJ Melendez comes off bench, powers Mets past Marlins 9-7 in 10 innings
MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to give the New York Mets a 9-7 victory over the Miami Marlins after squandering a four-run lead Friday night.Mark Vientos launched a 445-foot homer for the last-place Mets, who have won two in a row following a five-game slide.A.J. Ewing and Brett
Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez expected to miss approximately 8 weeks with odd leg injury
NEW YORK (AP) — Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez is expected to miss about two months with a bizarre leg injury sustained while he was stretching in the dugout. The right-hander exited Wednesday’s start in Toronto after throwing four shutout innings because his right hamstring spasmed while he was d
Trump signs order directing CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines
President Trump signed an executive order Friday that directs the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to align with a scientific assessment released earlier this year by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for fewer childhood vaccines. The move comes after Mr. Trump in
Top U.S. general in Caribbean meets with Cuban military leaders near Guantanamo Bay as tensions simmer
The head of the U.S. military's Southern Command met with top Cuban military officials Friday at the edge of the American naval base at Guantanamo Bay, as President Trump heaps pressure on Cuba and does not rule out military action. Gen. Francis Donovan, commander of SOUTHCOM, held a "brief exchange
Blue Origin explosion threatens to delay NASA's moon program
The destruction of Blue Origin's unmanned New Glenn rocket in a catastrophic launchpad explosion, along with apparently severe damage to the company's only launch pad, sent shock waves through the U.S. space community Friday. The company could now be facing flight delays stretching months — if
7 of 9 bodies recovered after chemical tank implosion at Washington state paper mill
The bodies of seven of the nine missing workers have been recovered from the aftermath of a chemical tank implosion at a pulp and paper mill in southern Washington state, authorities said Friday. The tank ruptured at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility in Longview, a city located along the so
Nonprofit brings affordable homes, grocer to publicly owned site as part of Coleman Park revival
In an ongoing push to revitalize West Palm Beach’s Coleman Park neighborhood, a nonprofit is putting together land for a mixed-use residential development. City commissioners on Tuesday voted to give 0.85 acres of publicly owned lots to nonprofit Quantum Foundation, which is working through its Palm
Tavistock adds resi, grocery store, promenade in Pier Sixty-Six’s next phase
Tavistock Development is starting the next chapter of its Pier Sixty-Six redevelopment, proposing four buildings with hundreds of residences, a grocery store, retail and office space along Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront. The Orlando-based developer of the recently reopened resort and superyacht marina
Floyd Mayweather Jr. didn’t buy a stake in former Versace Mansion
Boxing champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. never closed on purchasing an interest in the famed Versace Mansion property in Miami Beach, which he called “such an important piece of real estate” at the time he made a deposit. Mayweather planned to acquire the majority of real estate investor Eli Gin
FIU researchers demonstrate cutting-edge bridge technologies for U.S. Department of Transportation leaders
MIAMI (May 29, 2026) — Researchers at Florida International University demonstrated emerging infrastructure technologies Friday for U.S. Department of Transportation leaders, showcasing innovations designed to improve bridge safety, extend the lifespan of aging infrastructure and strengthen inspecti
Grant Miller Here at the GKBA Signature Luncheon featuring Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz
Grant Miller Here at the GKBA Signature Luncheon featuring Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz For more shows, go to: cnewstv.com ABOUT US: Miami Community Newspapers is your go-to source for Miami community news, offering daily updates, podcasts, and multimedia content. Covering local events, bu
Wynwood site sells at loss for under $15M to Turkish buyers
A Turkish company paid $14.5 million in cash for a Miami property at the crossroads of Wynwood, Midtown and Edgewater, marking a steep discount from the last sale. Terminal Wynwood LLC, managed by Ismail Murat Ozcan and Kayril Karabeyoglu, acquired the five-parcel assemblage at 85 Northeast 27th Str
Fara Sax: Bringing Heart to Miami-Dade’s Stories
Fara Sax has a way of making people feel comfortable almost immediately. Maybe that’s why her interviews feel less like interviews and more like real conversations. As host of The Community Voice at CNewsTV.com, community reporter Fara Sax has become a familiar voice in South Florida journalism and
ChamberSouth Spotlight: Guest Bill Blanco of PSM Facility Solutions
Welcome to the Chamber South Spotlight Podcast, presented by Miami Community News. In this episode, ChamberSouth Executive Director Rick Alberty meets with Bill Blanco of PSM Facility Solutions. Together, they deep dive into PSM Facility Solutions and the janitorial, maintenance, groundskeeping and
Being 18 in Miami in 2026 is quite an experience
Being 18 years old in Miami is an experience different from anywhere else in the country. Once I got to an age where I could analyze things around me I realized that this city is one big highlight reel. Everything here is fast- paced and changes in a blink of an eye. It can make […] The post Being 1
On Mobility Matters podcast: Sweetwater’s Smart Approach to Growth and Transportation
On a recent episode of Mobility Matters, I had the opportunity to sit down with Scott Mendelsberg, Finance Director for the City of Sweetwater, to discuss how one of Miami-Dade’s fastest-growing communities is preparing for the future through thoughtful transportation planning and sound fiscal manag
South Florida Community Comes Together to Celebrate Girls, Teens with Disabilities at 2026 Miss Arc Broward Pageant
Family, friends and community members filled the audience recently to cheer on South Florida teens and girls with disabilities as they took the stage for the 13th annual Miss Arc Broward Pageant, culminating a season of events designed to build confidence, foster friendships and promote belonging. W
Grant Miller joins the Roys for their 60s Celebration! An Ode to the 70s!
Grant Miller joins the Roys for their 60s Celebration! An Ode to the 70s! For more videos, be sure to go to www.cnewstv.com ABOUT US: Miami Community Newspapers is your go-to source for Miami community news, offering daily updates, podcasts, and multimedia content. Covering local events, business up
Megan Thee Stallion brought “Hot Girl Summer” to Miami Swim Week
The "WAP" star highlighted fashion, tequila and fun in South Beach last night.
Localized Miami: Robert Ruano and guest, Harald Neuweg, Owner of Frintz & Franz Bierhaus
🍻 On this episode of Localized Miami, host Robert Ruano sits down with Harald Neuweg, owner of Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, for a conversation about hospitality, culture, and building a beloved local destination in South Florida. Harald shares the story behind Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, the inspiration for
“Idiots”: Russell Galbut blasts opponents of Galleria Mall megaproject
Russell Galbut rolled out updates for his massive Galleria Mall redevelopment, and he took a swipe at residents trying to stop it. The co-founder and chairman of GFO Investments unveiled new renderings of the nine-tower megaproject at Fort Lauderdale’s largest mall Thursday. The update revealed a re
Important update from the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections regarding Miami-Dade Commission District 1
An election to fill the remainder of the term for the office of Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 1, has been added to the 2026 Primary and General Elections following the prospective resignation of the sitting commissioner, effective Jan. 3, 2027. The qualifying period for the District 1 sea
Genealogy: Me, My Family, and I Monthly Genealogy 101 Meetup Series Helps Community Members Discover and Preserve Their Family Histories
Community members interested in tracing their roots, preserving family stories, and learning the basics of genealogy are invited to join Genealogy: Me, My Family and I, an engaging monthly Genealogy 101 Meetup Series hosted by the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center. The next sessi
Key West gets its first Michelin-recognized restaurants
Two beloved Key West restaurants have just made history by being the first Michelin-recommended eateries in the Florida Keys.
FIU and Baptist Health break ground on new academic medical center
Florida International University (FIU) today marked a historic milestone with the official groundbreaking of a new, state-of-the-art on-campus academic medical center. Funded through a $158 million State of Florida appropriation, the seven-story, 163,000-square-foot facility is the first significant