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Congressman Jared Moskowitz cited the wave of recent anti-semitic attacks that he and other members of Congress have faced in recent months as one of the reasons why he decided to run for re-election.
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis released his long-awaited plan on property taxes. But his proposal falls short of his promise to eliminate them and faces an uncertain future in the House and Senat
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Rep. Jared Moskowitz announced last week that he was running in the newly redrawn Congressional District 25. This district was created by Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature to favor a Republican candidate. Donald Trump won the district by ten points in 2024, but Moskowitz expressed confid
Millions in Colombia are heading to the polls on Sunday to cast their vote in a high-stakes presidential election that is expected to result in a runoff between two strikingly different candidates. A new president could be elected, but no candidate is expected to clear the 50% threshold required to
Congressman Jared Moskowitz cited the wave of recent anti-semitic attacks that he and other members of Congress have faced in recent months as one of the reasons why he decided to run for re-election."My grandmother was part of the Kindertransport out of Berlin as a child, her parents were killed in
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis released his long-awaited plan on property taxes. But his proposal falls short of his promise to eliminate them and faces an uncertain future in the House and Senate.Under his proposal, the homestead exemption would increase from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027, and t
Two people were hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting in Cutler Bay. Deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said that the victims were shot along South Dixie Highway early Sunday morning. Police responded to the incident, which took place outside an IHOP. Investigators said that
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a hot and humid day across South Florida with increasing chances of heavy rain. Temperatures will reach the upper 80s and lower 90s across the metroplex. CBS News Miami CBS News Miami But, when you add in the humidity, the feels like temperatures will soar in to the
As hurricane season kicks off, U.S. Air Force and NOAA pilots are going through all the pre-flight checks on their fleet of Hurricane Hunter aircrafts. The Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance squadron flies 10 Super Hercules aircraft out of Biloxi, Mississippi. NOAA pilots fly three more special
Scott Withers has a closer look at how the U.S. Air Force and NOAA get into the eye of the storm to keep South Florida prepared and informed ahead of big hurricanes.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a hot and humid day across South Florida with increasing chances of heavy rain. Temperatures will reach the upper 80s and lower 90s across the metroplex.
Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputies said the student pilot told them he hit the brakes too hard.
Two people were hospitalized after a three vehicle crash in Northwest Miami-Dade. The incident took place on Northwest 79th Street and 22nd Avenue Saturday Afternoon. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene. Two people were transported to the hospital in unknown condition.
Congressman Jared Moskowitz joins Jim DeFede for this week's edition of Facing South Florida and shares why he's running for re-election.
A missing elderly man from Southwest Miami-Dade has been found safe. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, they confirmed 89-year-old Fausto De La Fuente was found safe after he was reported missing out of Southwest Miami-Dade on Saturday.
After a damp and dreary Saturday with passing, light showers and areas of drizzle, overall drier but hotter conditions are on tap going forward. The key word is “overall,” however, because rain and storm chances will actually be higher early to mid week with scattered to numerous showers and storms
The bodies of all 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 Saturday. The tank ruptured at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility in Longview, a city located along the southern
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
The three-act performance at the James L. Knight Center featured guest appearances by DJ Khaled, Trina, and Uncle Luke.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toned down previous rhetoric calling China a threat in a visit to Singapore on Saturday, but told allies the region "has profound implications for U.S. security and prosperity."As the U.S. has done for decades, Hegseth tried to straddle the line between not angering Ch
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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 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
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 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 […]
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
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! 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
The "WAP" star highlighted fashion, tequila and fun in South Beach last night.
🍻 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
Fifteen months after saying a list of Jeffrey Epstein's clients was "sitting on my desk right now," and four months after overseeing the release of millions of associated documents, former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before a House committee on Friday about her handling of the so-called Eps
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
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
Two beloved Key West restaurants have just made history by being the first Michelin-recommended eateries in the Florida Keys.
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
One Sotheby’s International Realty is suing the JDS Development Group affiliate behind the Dolce & Gabbana-branded condo tower in Brickell, adding to JDS’ legal woes. Miami-based One Sotheby’s is seeking more than $500,000 in allegedly unpaid commissions, expense reimbursements, marketing fees and o