Biscayne Bay is a nursery for threatened sharks and rays
New research shows Miami’s Biscayne Bay is a vital nursery and refuge for threatened sharks and rays, despite its heavily urbanized surroundings.
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jenny Staletovich, as published by Miami New Times · · 1 min read
New research shows Miami’s Biscayne Bay is a vital nursery and refuge for threatened sharks and rays, despite its heavily urbanized surroundings.
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Former NFL star Antonio Brown's plea hearing in a Miami shooting case was postponed Wednesday morning after the judge did not have enough time to hear the facts of the case.The case was reset for Oct. 28. Brown had been scheduled to plead no contest to aggravated assault as part ...
CBS4 Miami · Sep 30, 2026
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Carnegie Mellon University has received a $3 billion gift from Citadel founder and billionaire Ken Griffin, to build a new campus in Miami, Florida and to enhance the university's Pittsburgh campus and overall vision. The gift is said to be the largest gift ever by an individual ...
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Have the rain gear nearby! Keep the umbrella close! South Florida remains in a wet and unsettled pattern Wednesday, with 50% rain chances and the potential for two rounds of showers — one this morning and another this afternoon. Cloud cover could limit stronger storms and keep hi...
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Florida will begin issuing newly designed driver licenses and identification cards starting this Wednesday, with the updated credentials featuring images and symbols highlighting the state's history, wildlife and landmarks, officials announced Tuesday.The Florida Department of Hi...
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(CNN) — Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is doubling down on Miami, announcing on Wednesday a $3 billion donation to help fund a new campus for Carnegie Mellon University in the city. The staggering amount is the largest-ever gift by an individual in higher education, s...
WSVN 7 News · Sep 30, 2026
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Florida’s new driver’s licenses and ID cards featuring state history and landmarks roll out Wednesday, though Miami-Dade officials warn equipment upgrades could cause delays....
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South Florida is in for a wet Wednesday as showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread later in the day, bringing the potential for heavy downpours and localized flooding.The rain comes as higher-than-normal king tides continue to raise the risk of saltwater ...
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Miami New Times · Sep 30, 2026
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South Florida could see widespread storms and heavy downpours Wednesday, while higher-than-normal king tides bring an additional risk of coastal flooding....
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