Ken Griffin confirmed as mystery buyer behind Brickell’s Solaris tower
In its place, Griffin proposes 300 apartments and a parking garage with more than 1,400 spaces.
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Live Updates: "Final, agreed upon text" of U.S.-Iran peace deal has been reached, Pakistan says
Iran's foreign minister said a deal has "never been closer" and that the details of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. will be shared publicly "in due course."
South Florida stays steamy this weekend with chances of showers, thunderstorms rising
It's going to be a hot and steamy Friday across South Florida with high temperatures in the 90s during the afternoon and feels-like temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s when you factor in the humidity.There is a moderate heat health risk on Friday for sensitive groups.The FIFA Fan Festival weekend
Video shows Florida deputy slap nearly naked woman after she spit in his face – twice
A Florida woman is facing felony battery and disorderly conduct charges after being accused in a slew of disturbances, including yelling at people, stripping down to her underwear in public and spitting in the face of a deputy – twice.According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, deputies
FBI searches office of Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts
CLEVELAND (AP) — FBI agents have searched the office of an Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts, seizing documents and computer files, a board member of the organization said Friday. It’s the latest action by the Trump administration connected to voting or election operations in the s
$17M in escrow funds gone overnight: Palm Beach law firm sues bank over cyber attack
In the early morning of a Thursday in January, more than $17 million of funds disappeared from the escrow account of a prominent real estate law firm in Palm Beach. Now, the law firm is suing the bank for the unrecovered funds, according to a lawsuit obtained by The Real Deal. Attorneys Guy Rabideau
Watch Live: Full coverage of George Pino's trial on the fatal 2022 boat crash case
Miami real estate developer George Pino is standing 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 faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in connection with the crash
Billionaire Paul Singer’s hedge fund, LHCG buy hotel from Brookfield for $69M
Billionaire Paul Singer’s hedge fund has joined forces with a company led by former Starwood Capital Group executive Keith Evans to acquire the Mayfair House Hotel & Garden in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood for $69.4 million from Brookfield Asset Management, records show. An entity tied to West
Bodycam video of George Pino’s account of fatal 2022 boat crash shown in court on Day 5 of trial
Jurors watched body camera footage of real estate developer George Pino speaking with a first responder in the aftermath of a deadly 2022 boat crash, as the real estate developer’s trial moved into its fifth day. After court resumed at around 11 a.m. on Friday, the new bodycam video was shown. The f
21-year-old man accused in Hialeah hit-and-run that left cyclist dead faces judge
A young man accused in a deadly hit-and-run in Hialeah appeared in court. Leonel Lejandro Laferte stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge David Young, Friday morning. Young found probable cause for the 21-year-old suspect. He will remain under house arrest if he posts bond, which was set at $50,
Flesh-eating screwworm prompts Florida to ban rescue dogs and cats from Texas, New Mexico
To prevent the New World Screwworm from infesting Florida, the state is blocking rescue dogs and cats coming from Texas and New Mexico.The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) issued an emergency rule Wednesday prohibiting the importation of shelter and rescue dogs and cat
12 best boozy brunches in Miami
From al fresco buffets to ones with rooftop views, here are the 12 best bottomless brunches in Miami as of June 2026
Ken Griffin confirmed as mystery buyer behind Brickell’s Solaris tower
In its place, Griffin proposes 300 apartments and a parking garage with more than 1,400 spaces.
Steamy South Florida weekend could lead to risk of heat-related illnesses
It's going to be a steamy weekend in South Florida, and as the heat and humidity continue to rise so will the risk of seeing heat-related illnesses.
Miami man arrested in undercover child exploitation sting, police say
A Miami man was arrested Thursday after investigators said he communicated with undercover detectives posing as handlers for underage girls during a multi-agency child exploitation operation. Kenly Agledor, 33, was charged with promotion or attempted promotion of a sexual performance by a child, acc
Frost Science Museum highlights summer of fun with interactive sports exhibit
Fútbol frenzy has hit South Florida, and a new exhibit at the Frost Science Museum promises a summer full of interactive fun.
World descends upon South Florida as FIFA World Cup fever kicks into high gear
Soccer fans from around the world are heading to South Florida as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks into high gear. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has more from Miami.
The Miami Book Hub: Guest Author John David with J. Adrian Betancourt
John David is a long-time public relations and crisis communications consultant, author of a non-fiction business book, and a corporate ghostwriter. His debut novel, The Bystander (The Lemaster Files Book 1), won the 2025 Page Turner Award for mystery novels, was longlisted for the BPA First Novel A
Building a Life After High School for Adults with Developmental Disabilities | Miami Autism Dad
Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez interviews Arlene Peterson, Executive Director of The WOW Center in Kendall, an Adult Day Training center that has spent 54 years building a life after high school for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The conversation starts in 1972, when
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort encounter ended in alleged kidnapping, blowtorch torture, feds say
Six men are facing federal kidnapping charges after authorities say they lured two people to a Hollywood Beach resort's parking garage, then abducted them at gunpoint, threatened to kill them and their families, and tortured one victim with a blowtorch before both managed to escape in separate ways.
Rivani sells waterfront Palm Island home to Jose Mas, partners for $25M
Commercial real estate investor Robert Rivani sold a waterfront Miami Beach mansion for $25 million, just $2 million more than he paid roughly six months ago. The buyer? A company led by Jose Mas of the billionaire Mas family and architect Cesar Molina, who have been working together to acquire and
NextMedia: AI, Emerging Technologies & Innovation with Miami Dade College’s Pedro Santos
On this episode of NextMedia, host Carlos Ribero sits down with Pedro Santos, Executive Director of Emerging Technologies at Miami Dade College, for a conversation about innovation, artificial intelligence, and the future of technology. Pedro shares insights into how emerging technologies are transf
Here are the best things to do in Miami this weekend, June 12 to 14
FIFA Fan Festival, Juneteenth Beach Bash, Fairchild Mango Festival, and more events in Miami this weekend that you won't want to miss.
Miami gets ready to host FIFA Fan Festival on Saturday: "Welcome to Miami's second stadium"
The official FIFA Fan Festival is set to open Saturday at Bayfront Park, transforming the downtown waterfront into a massive fan zone for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The free, open-air festival will run for 23 days, offering soccer fans and families a chance to experience the tournament's excitement, e
Sun, Style, and Swimwear: Recap of Miami Swim Week The Shows
Nothing is more important in Miami fashion than swim suits and resort wear and Miami Swim Week once again brought fashion, beauty, and creativity to the forefront, and this year was no less than a success. Between pop ups from brands you love, The annual Swimsuit Sports illustrated show, the Cabana
Sun, Style, and Swimwear: Recap of Miami Swim Week The Shows
Nothing is more important in Miami fashion than swim suits and resort wear and Miami Swim Week once again brought fashion, beauty, and creativity to the forefront, and this year was no less than a success. Between pop ups from brands you love, The annual Swimsuit Sports illustrated show, the Cabana
Denver Public Schools superintendent Alex Marrero applies for same position at Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Denver Public Schools superintendent Alex Marrero has announced that he has applied for the same position at Miami-Dade County Public Schools. In a letter, Marrero stated, "This is not a decision I made lightly and is not one intended to diminish or disregard the great success we've shared in DPS du
Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana
(AP) — Authorities and residents searched tornado-ravaged areas and assessed damage Friday after a strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago, leaving around 380,000 customers without power in Illinois and Indiana and disrupting air travel in the region. There were no immedi
Killian High taps former MLB pitcher Carlos Castillo as new head baseball coach
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, and had stints in Japan and the Caribbean. After he retired, he ran Kachi, a Miami-based baseball academy to
The Miami musician who helped trigger the Andrew Tate investigation
How a woman recruited in Miami became a key figure in the Tate case
Todd Boehley’s Eldridge in talks to lease at OKO, Cain’s 830 Brickell
Another investment behemoth is headed to the 830 Brickell office tower in Miami. Todd Boehley’s Eldridge Industries is in negotiations to lease about 8,000 square feet at the building, potentially moving from its Miami office nearby, Bloomberg reported, citing an anonymous source familiar with the m
We Didn’t Give Up
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
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. “It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it,” she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night’s performances and Wednes
See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the 2026 World Cup
The U.S. Men's National Team kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign Friday on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. 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 &mdash
Papa Keith ends afternoon drivetime slot on 103.5 The Beat
His last show will be on Friday, June 26, before moving on to a corporate role at iHeartMedia as National Brand Partnerships and Multicultural Specialist.
New Miami theater brings stage productions to an unlikely area
For most of the company’s existence, they relied on rented stages wherever they could find them.
Beloved British artist David Hockney dies at 88
(CNN) — British painter David Hockney, whose vibrant portraits and sun-drenched depictions of the everyday made him one of contemporary art’s most beloved figures, has died at 88. The artist died “peacefully at home” on Thursday, one month short of his 89th birthday, according to a statement provide
Miami’s only free bookstore celebrates its 14th anniversary
“I thought that people were going to come clean the shelves or were not going to be supportive,” admits founder Nathaniel Sandler.
South Florida’s top deals: Rubells sell more property to Neology for $10M
🏆 Residential: Bal Harbour had the priciest home deal to hit records, with the sale of a vacant residential lot at 174 Camden Drive for just under $17 million. The parcel spans about 13,600 square feet and was last sold in 2023 for $6.8 million. In the most recent transaction, the seller was 174 Ca
South Florida stays steamy this weekend, and it’s only going to get hotter next week
It's going to be a hot and humid weekend across South Florida, and it's only going to get worse next week as temperatures rise and feels-like temperatures get into the low triple-digits.
Fútbol frenzy taking over South Florida as FIFA World Cup kicks off
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and fútbol fever has hit South Florida. Several events are being held across the region, including in Miami’s Bayfront Park for the FIFA Fan Festival. CBS News Miami’s Marybel Rodriguez has more.