Here are the South Florida watch parties for the final 2 games of the World Cup
The bronze medal match is tomorrow night at Miami Stadium
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Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into ...
Palm Beach County nixes proposed Project Tango data center
Plans for a proposed data center in Palm Beach County hit a major roadblock Wednesday after county commissioners rejected a zoning application that would have allowed the project’s development. At the end of a 12-hour hearing, officials voted 5-1 to deny an amended zoning applica...
A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
TAPACHULA, México (AP) — A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or casualties in any country. The U.S. G...
The massive boomer wealth transfer will mostly benefit the already affluent, Visa report finds
The so-called "great wealth transfer" — the passing of assets from the baby boomer generation to their heirs — will mostly benefit younger Americans who are already affluent, according to a July report from Visa Business and Economic Insights.And while the wealth tran...
After World Cup semifinal losses, England and France prepare to battle it out for 3rd place at Miami Stadium
FIFA fever has reached an all-time high this weekend, but before Sunday’s final, France and England will battle it out for third place at Miami Stadium. The gold is out of reach for both European teams, but the bronze is still up for grabs, so on Saturday, the two countries will ...
Florida’s largest Live Local Act project is bold. Its ambitious developer is controversial
Pablo Castro came into South Florida real estate with a bang. Over the past two years, the Spanish developer, who has never built in the U.S. and until recently had zero name recognition here, proposed Florida’s largest known multifamily complex, bought the site, secured approval...
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday warned co...
Billionaire Ken Griffin eyes city-owned Brickell property in $3M deal
Billionaire Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin could scoop up one of Brickell’s oldest buildings, which sits across from the hedge fund’s future headquarters and is the only missing piece of his full city block. Miami city commissioners next week will consider selling a city-own...
Everything you need to know about the World Cup final
(CNN) — What a semifinal we saw Wednesday. Utter heartbreak for England, but total elation for Argentina as it pulled off yet another late comeback to secure its place in the World Cup final. In truth, England will be left regretting its tactics in the second half, which gave the...
South Florida’s top deals: Waterfront Key Biscayne home sells for $18M
🏆 Residential: The top home sale to hit records was in Key Biscayne, where a waterfront property at 230 Harbor Drive changed hands for $17.5 million. The seller was Philippe Touret, chairman of the board of Nozin, which makes a nasal antiseptic, and the buyers were Jose Estrella...
How to help Venezuela: Miami benefit concerts and events
From concerts featuring local bands to national acts, these Miami events are raising money and collecting donations for victims of the recent Venezuela earthquake....
Monkey with orange lips identified in Congo as newfound species
(CNN) — A new species of monkey with distinctive orange lips and a deep roaring call has been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Colobus congoensis, known to local people as Likweli, is just the fifth new monkey species scientists have identified in Africa in t...
Deco’s Alex Miranda attends exclusive Fort Lauderdale premiere of ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX
If you’re going to watch Matt Damon fight a mythical creature and voyage on an epic journey in “The Odyssey,” there’s only one way to see it, large and in charge: IMAX! Deco’s Alex Miranda, who wants the body of a Greek God but loves movie popcorn way too much, is sipping somethi...
Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a subject he’s long used to make unproven claims and deny his loss in the 2020 election. Trump’s speech presented alle...
Faena Residences developers presell $30M penthouse for record price along Miami River
Shahab Karmely and Edgardo Defortuna’s joint venture presold a penthouse at their Faena-branded luxury condo development along the Miami River for $30 million, a record for the area on price as well as price per square foot. Karmely’s KAR Properties has long planned to develop th...
Heat Nation excited for start of Greek Freak era as Miami welcomes Antetokounmpo
It took a few more years later than Heat Nation would’ve liked but Giannis Antetokounmpo is now a part of the Miami Heat and fans can’t wait to see this new era for the franchise begin. Leading up to his official welcome during an introductory press conference at the Kaseya Cente...
Giannis Antetokounmpo gets a warm welcome to the Miami Heat, wants to follow Messi's path to success
Giannis Antetokounmpo was watching Lionel Messi play in the World Cup semifinals this week, and a realization struck him.Messi, to him, is greatness. And Antetokounmpo wants to follow Messi's path.Antetokounmpo got his welcome-to-Miami ceremony Thursday at the team's arena, with ...
Broward city looks to cut private contracts for public works maintenance ahead of property tax cut
The City of Lauderhill is considering further reducing its reliance on private companies for public works maintenance, citing potential cost savings and increased operational efficiency.City staff have proposed cuts to spending on private contractors, aiming to rely instead on in...
NFL’s Larry Ogunjobi turns investor with $16M spec home in Biscayne Point
Olumide Larry Ogunjobi is used to making big moves on the field in the NFL, but his latest play was in Miami’s luxury real estate market. The former Buffalo Bills defensive tackle marked his debut into luxury spec home development with the listing of his first project, in Miami B...
LeBron James isn't ready to reveal his next team, but says: "I won't hold you guys up too much longer"
If LeBron James knows where he will play this coming season, he's still not saying.The NBA's career scoring king and current free agent spoke publicly for the first time in weeks Thursday afternoon, indicating that a decision is close — though stopping short of revealing wh...
Giannis embraces pressure to bring title to Miami during introduction with Heat
After years of trying to make a splash move, the Miami Heat have finally done it, officially. NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is now a member of the team. In an executive career defined by making massive moves to compete for championships, Pat Riley pulled off another flashy ...
If you could bring back one Miami restaurant, what would it be?
From Wolfie's and Rascal House to Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour and Arthur Treacher's, these Miami restaurants raised us in the 1980s.
Firms tied to Argentine soccer money probe bought four Miami-Dade properties
The FBI is reportedly investigating unusual financial transactions involving the Argentine soccer association, some of which are linked to a South Florida couple who bought $11 million worth of property in Miami-Dade County. Argentine theater producer Javier Faroni and his wife, ...
Steamy Stretch Continues But with Storms Possible Friday into the Weekend
It’s been a hot stretch of weather in South Florida and it’s set to continue for the foreseeable future. In fact, the past 36 days (including Thursday or today) have consecutively topped off into the 90s in Miami. The record long streak stands at 56 days set back in the summer of...
LeBron James says he isn’t ready to reveal a decision on his future, doesn’t offer any hints
NEW YORK (AP) — If LeBron James knows where he will play this coming season, he’s still not saying. The NBA’s career scoring king and current free agent spoke publicly for the first time in weeks Thursday afternoon, though stopped short of revealing which team he’ll choose to pla...
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s arrival in Miami brings championship aspirations
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s arrival in Miami marks the start of a promising new era for the Miami Heat. Thursday morning, Heat socials shared photos of the star already getting to work in his Heat practice gear on the practice courts at the Kaseya Center, ahead of his official introd...
Diddy’s infamous “freak-off” mansion sold in Miami Beach
Throughout the course of Diddy’s trial, prosecutors cited the Miami Beach home as a setting of his raunchy sex parties.
AjMadison Examines The Evolution of Laundry to Meet Consumers’ Priorities in 2026
According to AJ Madison, the industry’s foremost appliance authority, representing over 150 brands, space-saving innovation, energy efficiency, and long-term value are reshaping the modern laundry room. Consumers are prioritizing efficiency, sustainability, and smarter design whe...
Florida is one of the states with reported cases of Cyclospora, but how many cases are in South Florida?
Cyclospora, a parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, outbreaks have been reported across several states, including here in South Florida. According to Florida Department of Health's Reportable Disease Frequency Report, 25 cases have been reported across Miami-Dade, Broward, and M...
$1M rent, $100 steaks: Inside Coconut Grove’s booming restaurant scene
Coconut Grove’s evolution into one of Miami’s hottest dining scenes came at a cost, as soaring rents have threatened or shut down restaurants that helped transform the neighborhood into a dinner destination. The area once seen as a bohemian enclave had average direct asking retai...
As cyclosporiasis cases rise, consumers are left guessing which foods to avoid
Consumers worried about a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a diarrheal illness caused by the cyclospora parasite, are turning to social media for advice on what foods to avoid as public health officials have yet to identify the source.The illness can cause long-lasting bouts o...
Miami secures $193M permit to build civic center at Freedom Park
The city of Miami’s new civic center, which will replace an aging administrative building downtown and the city’s iconic city hall in Coconut Grove, secured a $193 million construction permit, the city confirmed. The city received its permit July 1, just over a week before constr...
Wetland development cost Florida homeowners $1.6B in flood damages, study finds
Development of Florida’s wetlands has saddled homeowners with a whopping $1.6 billion in flood damages, according to a new study. The study, conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, found Florida’s wetland mitigation banking program has increased flood risk in urba...
Hot and Hazy Across South Florida with Only Isolated Storms
South Florida will continue to deal with dangerous heat today as temperatures climb into the mid to upper 90’s and heat index values reach 105 to 108 degrees this afternoon. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 am until 7 pm for the East coast metro areas and portions of interior...
Special movie screenings happening in Miami this July
Rare formats of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," a primer on South Florida's Art Deco history, and more.
South Florida’s top deals: Double Venetian Islands property trade for $33M
🏆 Residential: The top recorded home sale was in Miami Beach, where a trust parted with the two neighboring, waterfront properties at 617 and 625 East Dilido Drive on the Venetian Islands for $33 million. The buyer was Leet House 4 LLC. One home spans about 5,000 square feet whi...
Former Miami-Dade band teacher accused of grooming 15-year-old student
Heihachiro Nakashima, 33, is accused of meeting with the student at his apartment between March and June. Detectives say Nakashima was showering the student with gifts, including free tickets to his performances. Nakashima was taken into custody after a family member of the victi...
Steamy day in store for South Florida as a heat advisory remains in effect
Feels-like temperatures will hit the triple digits as rain chances slightly increase in parts of South Florida on Thursday, July 16.
South Florida mom acquitted in drowning case to remain free, judge rules
A Miami-Dade judge decided Precious Bland, acquitted of drowning her one-year-old daughter during a COVID-induced psychotic episode, will not be institutionalized. Bland will continue therapy and medication as part of her treatment plan, with her family supporting the decision....
Argentina fans flood Miami Beach after World Cup semifinal win: Streets turn blue & white
Miami Beach erupted in celebration as Argentina fans took to the streets after their team’s dramatic victory over England, clinching a spot in the World Cup final. The crowds may have dispersed, but the excitement lingers—with fans vowing to return for even bigger parties if Arge...
Argentina rallies past bitter rival England to book spot in World Cup final
One of the most bitter rivalries in international soccer wrote a new chapter in its contentious series Wednesday, when defending World Cup champions Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 in Atlanta, Georgia, to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Sp...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sells Star Island mansion in Miami for $55 million
Puff Sean Diddy Daddy Combs is parting ways with a piece of prime Miami real estate. The jailed music mogul has sold one of his Star Island mansions, and it was a massive sale. TMZ says the waterfront estate went for $55 million! Diddy bought the property from Gloria and Emilio E...
Deco catches up with the cast of ‘The Odyssey’ in SoFlo ahead of highly anticipated premiere
Speaking of “The Odyssey,” it’s a story that has stood the test of time and now it’s making its way to the big screen. The film is dropping anchor in theaters with a journey that’s anything but ordinary. Deco caught up with the cast when they were here in Miami to find out what i...
From Hot to Hotter
The south Florida sizzle is far from a fizzle. The current heat wave began over 1-month ago (with excess heat). It’s still firmly here, and about to notch even hotter! We’ll brace for the hottest temperatures so far in 2026. Here’s a steamy view of the Magic City before sunset on...
Cyclospora cases are on the rise in South Florida, and experts are emphasizing washing before eating produce
As families look to ensure their produce is safe to consume amid rising cases of cyclosporiasis in South Florida, health experts emphasize the importance of proper cleaning and preparation techniques.Veronica Serrano, director of food and nutrition at Memorial Hospital Pembroke, ...
The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
(AP) — The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain’s defensive juggernaut on Sunday in East ...
Moratorium on waterfront project applications in downtown West Palm heads to final vote
West Palm Beach commissioners will take a final vote on pausing new project applications for high-rise waterfront developments at next week’s meeting. The proposed ordinance would create a six-month moratorium on new planned development applications for properties south of Monroe...
World Cup England vs. Argentina semifinal reignites painful historic rivalry tinged by war and cheating
London — The semifinal clash between England and Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday saw two bitter rivals face off in one of the most emotionally charged matches of the tournament. The contest saw Lionel Messi, considered by many to be one of the best soccer ...
Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi sent in the cross that sent Argentina to the World Cup final after another improbable comeback. Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Messi fed a pinpoint ball to substitute Lautaro Martinez in the second minute of injury ti...
Luxury “landmaxxing”: The billionaire push for private compounds
Buying mansions here and there is not enough for the uber-rich. “Landmaxxing,” or buying up adjacent properties to assemble sprawling private compounds, has been a major part of the ultra-luxury market this year, the Wall Street Journal reported. Compounds are increasingly in dem...
Hegseth requires testosterone deficiency screening for service members over 30
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday the Pentagon will require service members over the age of 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiency annually. If they are recommended for treatment, they may choose to receive testosterone replacement therapy. "I'm authorizin...
Shops at Sunset Place owner seeks taxing district to raise $149M
The long-awaited redevelopment of the Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami is seeking a nine-figure boost for the mixed-use project’s infrastructure. Midtown Development, led by founder Alex Vadia, is requesting Miami-Dade County’s approval to establish a special taxing district ...
Concrete mogul sells waterfront home in Miami’s Bay Point for record price to West Coast buyer
Adonel Concrete’s chairman and CEO Luis Garcia sold his waterfront home in Miami’s Bay Point neighborhood for $27.3 million, a deal that’s reflective of the massive transformation the luxury home market has gone through over the past decade-plus. Garcia listed the home at 790 Lak...
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, East Miami hotel score refi totaling $546M
Fort Partners and Blackstone Real Estate separately landed nine-figure refinancing mortgages for hotels in Palm Beach and Brickell totaling $546 million. Blackstone Real Estate, led by Nadeem Meghji, secured $205 million from JPMorganChase for the East Miami hotel at 788 Brickell...
The Moss Cultural Arts Center Heats Up This August
August at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center is anything but quiet. From sharp stand-up comedy and explosive rock to the elegance of flamenco, the innovation of contemporary dance, and the timeless piano-driven anthems of Billy Joel and Elton John, the Moss Center brings an ...
Argentina fans party along Miami Beach after team reaches finals following 2-1 victory against England
Argentina fans are celebrating along Miami Beach after their team reached the finals with a 2-1 victory against England. While some fans were worried at the start of the game, their team pulled through and punched their ticket to the finals. 7Skyforce hovered above the Miami Beac...
Argentina fans gather at Manolo in Miami Beach ahead of World Cup semifinal versus England
Argentina fans have gathered at Manolo on Miami Beach to watch their fútbol team’s high-stakes World Cup match against England. Fans had camped outside of Manolo since 7 a.m. on Wednesday. As of noon, the restaurant was already at capacity. Argentina is set to face off against En...
Marc Anthony, Ricardo Montaner among artists performing at Kaseya Center concert to benefit victims of Venezuela earthquakes
A star-studded benefit concert and national telethon to help the victims of Venezuela’s back-to-back earthquakes is headed to downtown Miami. “Unidos Por Venezuela,” set to take place at the Kaseya Center on Sunday, Aug. 16, boasts a lineup that includes Marc Anthony, Ricardo Mon...
Make it A Perfect Day in One of the World’s Most Famous Destinations with Experiences Found Only in Miami Beach
From Sunrise to Starlight, Miami Beach Delivers Unforgettable Experiences at Every Hour Featuring Wellness, Art, Cuisine and Natural Views From sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean to cocktails beneath neon-lit Art Deco landmarks, Miami Beach offers visitors a full day of experiences ...