South Florida has prepared to put on an experience for soccer fans from all over the world who want to be part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In downtown Miami, Bayfront Park has been transformed into a center of futbol for everyone to enjoy. The official FIFA Miami merch tent will feature FIFA World C
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A man was found dead after a shooting early Wednesday at a retirement community in Sunrise, and a suspect was later taken into custody, police said.Sunrise Police officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 8800 block of Sunrise Lakes Boulevard around 12:18 a.m. When officers arrived, they f
Just days before the first FIFA World Cup matches, local businesses in South Florida are questioning whether the expected economic impact will become a reality.FIFA estimates the seven games played in the area could generate $1.3 billion in economic activity."Hopefully FIFA is going to bring us some
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center is turning up the heat this summer with a diverse lineup of world-class performances spanning comedy, contemporary dance, jazz, and classic rock. Running throughout the month of July, these four Main Stage events reflect the Center’s ongoing commitment to brin
💎 On this episode of The Prosperity Podcast, we spotlight Amanda Nicol, founder of Jewelry One of a Kind, as she shares her inspiring journey from grant recipient to successful entrepreneur. Amanda discusses how her passion for creativity and craftsmanship led her to launch her own jewelry business
A 5-year-old girl died after being shot inside a Florida City home early Wednesday morning, and Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office homicide detectives are working to determine exactly how the shooting happened.According to a MDSO spokesperson Angel Rodriguez, Florida City police officers responded around 1
The grounds are expected to welcome upwards of 30,000 people each day throughout the World Cup.
An oceanfront Pompano Beach mansion fetched $13.8 million, making it the city’s most-expensive single-family home sale ever. The sale of the 7,760-square-foot home at 2306 Bay Drive broke down to $1,780 per square foot. It shattered the previous record set by the sale of a home at 2593 Southeast Eig
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico’s capital threaten to derail FIFA World Cup celebrations on the eve of the opening ceremony as protesters effectively block off access to the plaza set to host the country’s main fan celebrations. Mexico jointly hosts the soccer to
The Rubell real estate and art family sold a development site in Allapattah near their museum to Neology Group for $15 million, records show. The one-acre site at 1000 Northwest 23rd Street is the first part of a three-part residential project planned last year by the Rubells, Neology and Lion Devel
120 new artists have been added to the lineup, including Honey Dijon, Floating Points, and Seth Troxler.
South Florida has prepared to put on an experience for soccer fans from all over the world who want to be part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In downtown Miami, Bayfront Park has been transformed into a center of futbol for everyone to enjoy. The official FIFA Miami merch tent will feature FIFA World C
The trial of the prominent real estate developer accused of causing the death of a teenage girl on a 2022 boating accident entered its third day with testimony from a first responder and body camera video that was shown to the jury. The jury for the trial of George Pino on Wednesday watched bodycam
The man at the center of an overnight armed robbery that ended with an intruder shot dead by a neighbor has been arrested, after investigators say the incident was drug-related and a search warrant turned up more than $6 million in cash and narcotics combined. Anthony Gordon, the alleged robbery vic
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
Guest “Shark Tank” judge Rohan Oza, a beverage marketing mogul who has invested in companies that include Poppi and Vita Coco, purchased his third waterfront Miami Beach home, The Real Deal has learned. Oza controls the trust that paid $34 million for the six-bedroom, eight-and-a-half-bathroom home
A historic Little Havana spot has just been named one of the best bars in America for 2026 for its culture and cocktails.
Authorities are urging South Floridians to take precautions Wednesday as another hot and humid day settles across the region, with temperatures climbing to around 90 degrees and heat index values reaching the mid-to-upper 90s, and potentially 100 degrees in some neighborhoods.Moderate heat-related h
Public safety is one of government’s most important responsibilities. Meeting that responsibility requires more than reacting to crime after it occurs; it requires investing in practical solutions that improve outcomes, strengthen accountability, and make our justice system more effective. That is w
An unoccupied house went up smoke in Miami. City of Miami Fire Rescue responded to the scene of the blaze in the area of Southwest 14th Avenue and 10th Street, Wednesday morning. According to officials, the house was vacant at the time the fire ignited. No injuries were reported, and the cause of th
Affiliated Development sped up $7 million in public incentives to build a mixed-use project with affordable housing in Boynton Beach. The city commission voted Tuesday to fast track payments to Affiliated, which will receive the first installment after substantial completion of the development calle
Bill Gates testified before Congress about Jeffrey Epstein, drawing fresh attention to the billionaire's Palm Beach County ties.
South Florida will see hot, humid conditions with heat indices near 100 degrees and increasing chances for scattered showers and storms this weekend as the team tracks a low-risk tropical disturbance and moisture from Tropical Storm Cristina.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup beginning Thursday, Miami’s free downtown Fan Fest is set to open Saturday featuring live match screenings, interactive attractions, enhanced security and cooling stations, as officials anticipate tens of thousands of daily visitors and a major tourism boost.
Hard Rock Stadium will host seven matches over the next month.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier reported a net worth of about $1.27 million ahead of his first campaign to remain in office, according to newly filed financial disclosure records.Uthmeier, who was appointed attorney general by Ron DeSantis in February 2025, listed a net worth of $1.27 millio
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, Customs and Border Protection said in a statement Monday, citing "vetting concerns."A FIFA spokesperson confirmed one of its officials, Omar Abdulkad
(CNN) — For the first time in 20 years, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient — bemotrizinol, or BEMT — that experts say is a safer option than many chemical ingredients currently in use in the United States. “Bemotrizinol has been used safely in Europe for decades,
Madonna fans can hear Confessions II together at a free July 3 listening party at Floyd, hosted by the team behind Willy's and Wynwood Pride.
Cast members Ethan Davenport and Charity Arianna say audiences can expect plenty of laughs and heartfelt moments as the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical The Book of Mormon continues its run at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts through Sunday.
A South Florida immigration attorney says criminals are using artificial intelligence to steal his identity and scam vulnerable immigrants out of thousands of dollars. Angel Leal, who has practiced immigration law in South Florida for more than 30 years, says the problem has escalated dramatically i
The general contractor of Nautilus 220 filed a legal claim against developer Forest Development for more than $11 million. Kast Construction placed a $11.4 million lien on Forest Development’s $269 million Nautilus 220 project at 220 Lake Shore Drive in Lake Park on May 13. The lien amount is for la
Miami couples are usually forced to choose between a bare-bones courthouse ceremony or spending eye-watering amounts of money on luxury venues booked years in advance.
South Florida’s weather pattern remains fairly typical for June, with the highest rain chances continuing to favor the interior and Southwest Florida through the middle of the week. An Easterly wind flow will keep most East coast communities relatively dry today, while scattered showers and storms d
Drag remains, to both its supporters and detractors, a lightning rod for entertainment, culture, and influence.
🏆 Residential: Art collectors Jason Rubell and Michelle Simkins Rubell sold a home at 6500 North Bay Road in Miami Beach for $18.9 million marking the top sale to hit records in South Florida. The buyer was an LLC linked to Cesar Molina’s CMA Design Studio. The waterfront property, built in 1950, s
Sunshine and heat will dominate South Florida on Wednesday with only a slight chance of rain, but forecasters say shower and storm chances will increase through the weekend as deeper tropical moisture moves into the region.
A devastated family is reeling after authorities said a 5-year-old girl was shot and killed inside her mother’s Florida City home. Cameras captured the moment when Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews wheeled Ja’nova Parks into HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, early Wednesday morning. Sadly, she would not surv
Authorities are investigating a shooting in a Florida City neighborhood that left a 5-year-old girl dead. Cameras captured the moment when Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews wheeled the young victimn into HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, early Wednesday morning. Sadly, she would not survive. Florida City Pol
Authorities are investigating a shooting in a Florida City neighborhood that left a 5-year-old girl dead. Cameras captured the moment when Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews wheeled the young victimn into HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, early Wednesday morning. Sadly, she would not survive. Florida City Pol
Authorities are investigating a shooting in a Florida City neighborhood that left a young child dead. Cameras captured the moment when Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews wheeled the young victim, believed to be around 5 years old, into HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, early Wednesday morning. Sadly, the pati
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