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Miami-Dade County to explore new strategies for Sargassum removal at upcoming commissioners' meeting
As sargassum continues to wash up along South Florida beaches, one county is considering asking commissioners for flexibility in cleaning up more beaches.A memorandum filed before the Miami Dade County Board of Commissioners would instruct the county to ask the Florida Department...
Floyd Mayweather’s former Miami Beach mansion trades at a loss
The former home of boxing champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. traded hands for $18.5 million, a loss compared to the property’s previous trade in 2024. An LLC tied to Black Spruce Management’s Josh Gotlib sold the 10,818-square-foot home at 288 South Coconut Lane in Miami Beach...
Florida GOP lawmaker and governor candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman running for Florida governor, on Monday announced legislation intended to prevent artificial intelligence data centers from driving up utility costs, the latest sign of a political backlash over the new technology. The pro...
Lender snaps up Stonerock’s downtown Miami office buildings for $15M
Stonerock Capital parted with its two downtown Miami office buildings in a foreclosure auction, despite its efforts to postpone the proceeding while it appeals the case. The lender on the properties, an affiliate of Atlanta-based Ardent Companies, won the foreclosure auction on M...
Miami-Dade leaders say FIFA World Cup drew over 500,000 people to South Florida
Miami-Dade County leaders touted the success of the FIFA World Cup as one of the host cities for the soccer tournament, saying the event brought more than 500,000 people to South Florida. Seven of the 104 matches that took place during this year’s World Cup were held at Hard Rock...
Fisher Island mansion asking $32M leads luxury contracts in Miami
A planned Fisher Island mansion asking $32 million led last week’s signed contract activity in Miami-Dade County. Buyers signed nine contracts totaling $79.8 million in asking dollar volume between July 13 and July 19, according to a weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gome...
Paseo pipeline: Comras, Kanavos’ Lincoln Road vision hinges on walkability
The developers of two projects at opposite ends of Lincoln Road are betting they can kickstart a major revival for the iconic Miami Beach retail corridor. What was once the city’s most coveted pedestrian strip peaked almost 10 years ago with rents at $300 per square foot, leading...
South Florida’s top deals: Spec developer sells Bear’s Club mansion for $34M
🏆 Residential: Jupiter logged the top home sale in South Florida. Spec developer Stuart Hankin sold a 10,900-square-foot mansion at 228 Bear’s Club Drive for $33.8 million. Hankin purchased the property in the exclusive Bear’s Club enclave in 2021 for $3.4 million; he completed ...
Heat Advisory in Effect as South Florida Turns Hotter and Drier
South Florida will continue to deal with dangerous heat today as temperatures climb into the low to mid 90’s and heat index values soar between 104 and 108 degrees. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward Counties from 11am until 7pm. While a few showers and thund...
Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber
(AP) — Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets. The show at what’s otherwise known as MetLife Stadium, outs...
They sing, they stomp, they dance. World Cup fans from Argentina, Spain spent cash at the final
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tom Cruise gamely tried to deliver a speech at the World Cup about how soccer was some sort of global unifier and great players had crossed oceans and borders, and, well, what was the rest? It was about mission impossible to hear the actor over the ca...
LeBron James' photo-matched Miami Heat jersey from record-setting 2014 game heads to auction with $50,000 estimate
A game-worn Miami Heat jersey worn by LeBron James during a historic milestone in his career is heading to auction, with bidding expected to top $50,000.The black Miami Heat away jersey was worn by James on April 12, 2014, during Miami's final regular-season game of the 2013-14 s...
Contreras’ 3-run homer in the bottom of the 9th gives Brewers 3-1 win over Marlins
MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth off closer Pete Fairbanks to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Fairbanks (3-4) was trying to protect a one-run lead, and instead ended up with his third blown ...
Heartbreak hits North Beach as Argentina fans watch World Cup dream slip away
Argentina fans in South Florida are hoping to stay back-to-back FIFA World Cup champions. Instead, there was heartbreak in North Beach, where hundreds of Argentina fans hoped their team would take home another World Cup trophy. Spain won against Argentina at the New York-New Jers...
Heartbreak hits Miami Beach as Argentina fans watch World Cup dream slip away
Argentina fans in South Florida are hoping to stay back-to-back FIFA World Cup champions. Spain won against Argentina at the New York-New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, 1-0, to seal their second World Cup title since 2010. Argentina fans were out in full force at the Miami Beach Bands...
Fans celebrate across South Florida after Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 for 2nd World Cup title
Spain soccer fans got their kicks when they witnessed their team take home the 2026 FIFA World Cup title. 7News spoke with hopeful fans who watched Sunday afternoon’s World Cup final at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus in Coral Gables, confident their team would come out on top against Lio...
Fans celebrate in Coral Gables after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 for second World Cup title
On the other side of the field, Spain fans are getting their kicks as they hope to take home the FIFA World Cup title. “Who do you think is winning? Spain. I feel very proud. We’ve had possession of the ball the whole time. We have to get through Messi, but I think we’re gonna do...
Fans celebrate in Coral Gables as Spain defeated Argentina for second World Cup title
On the other side of the field, Spain fans are getting their kicks as they hope to take home the FIFA World Cup title. “Who do you think is winning? Spain. I feel very proud. We’ve had possession of the ball the whole time. We have to get through Messi, but I think we’re gonna do...
Tropical Depression Two forms in Gulf, Tropical Storm Watch issued for Florida Panhandle
Tropical Depression Two has formed in the northeastern Gulf, prompting a Tropical Storm Watch for the Florida Panhandle as forecasters warn of flooding rain along the Gulf Coast through the week.The National Hurricane Center says the depression had 30 mph winds Sunday morning and...
Walmart pulls Marketside iceberg lettuce salads from stores in Florida and Georgia over Cyclospora concerns
Walmart has voluntarily removed several Marketside bagged iceberg lettuce products from select stores in Georgia, Florida and dozens of other states after receiving notice from a supplier tied to an ongoing Cyclospora investigation.The retailer said the move is precautionary and ...
South Florida Dirt: The soccer stars who planted a flag in South Florida
Consider this a World Cup edition of the South Florida Dirt. From Coral Gables to Hallandale Beach, South Florida and its large population of Argentinians and soccer fans have embraced the sport and its biggest star, Lionel Messi. The World Cup, which ended its Miami run Saturday...
Oliver Larkin, running as a Democratic Socialist, hoping to beat Congressman Jared Moskowitz
In recent weeks, we have seen a handful of incumbents lose to a growing wave of candidates who identify themselves as Democratic Socialists.Congressman Dan Goldman in New York and Congresswoman Diane DeGette in Colorado lost their primaries to two candidates who had the backing o...
Another hot and humid Sunday in store for South Florida
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking heat and the tropics on this Sunday morning. We'll see another hot, humid day across South Florida. Feels-like temperatures will hit the triple digits from Fort Lauderdale to Key West. There will be little to no relief from the heat due to rain. ...
Cuban activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara arrives in Miami after prison release
A prominent Cuban artist and political prisoner arrived in Miami, on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country. Video posted to Facebook captured the moment Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara walked out of the international...
Lasagna Roll Ups / Belkys
Who doesn’t love Italian food? We know we do, and we think you’re going to love this easy to make dinner recipe that’s great for any night of the week. That’s what’s cooking as we grab a Bite with Belkys. Ingredients: 2 cups marinara sauce, plus more for serving 8 uncooked lasagn...
South Florida Forecast: Hot and Humid with Inland Storms This Afternoon
South Florida will experience another typical Summer day with plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures, and scattered afternoon storms. A few spotty showers may move from south to north this morning, especially near the coast, but most locations will start the day dry with sunshine ...
Miami fans gather to watch England beat France for third place at the World Cup
The match took place at Miami Stadium with fans at a Wynwood restaurant enjoying a wild game.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms on Friday said it is "voluntarily removing" iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after it was linked to one of the largest outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. in recent years. "While the FDA traceback is indicating a specific independent farm, which repres...
Mexican president to attend World Cup final at Trump's invitation amid trade tensions
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will attend Sunday's World Cup final after an invitation from President Trump, their first meeting since December, following months of verbal sparring.Sheinbaum did not attend the World Cup's opening match in Mexico City, when her nati...
England holds on to defeat France 6-4 in wild World Cup third place match
Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Argentina's Lionel Messi's career World Cup scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals on ...
World Cup final excitement sweeps South Florida as fans gear up for Argentina, Spain watch parties
Jerseys are out, flags are flying, and South Florida is ready for a World Cup final for the ages. Defending champion Argentina, led by global superstar Lionel Messi, will battle Spain for soccer’s ultimate prize on Sunday. Spain is hoping to stop Argentina and lift the trophy for...
Miami Stadium erupts with fans as France and England face off for World Cup bronze
From the teams to the fans supporting their countries until the end, the FIFA World Cup battle between France and England for third place was held in South Florida. The awaited match was the final World Cup game hosted by Miami Stadium. On Saturday night, a celebration erupted wi...
The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi rarely loses. Spain never loses. That’s been how things have worked in recent years, anyway. Soccer’s best player and soccer’s dominant team are set to collide Sunday in a World Cup final worthy of the sport’s grandest stage. Messi and Ar...
Garrett Mitchell’s walk-off single in 10th lifts Brewers to 2-1 win over Marlins
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Garrett Mitchell’s two-out single up the middle in the 10th inning scored automatic runner Jackson Chourio from second, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Friday night to snap a three-game skid. The center fielder delivered his third career w...
South Florida staying hot, humid for Saturday
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another hot and humid day across South Florida. We will see a few pop-up showers early in the morning and possibly in the early afternoon. The rest of the day will be partly cloudy....
How to watch France vs. England in the third-place FIFA World Cup match: TV channel, streaming, kickoff time
The championship match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is just one day away, with Argentina and Spain facing off at New York New Jersey Stadium to determine who leaves North America with the glory. But there's still one more match being held in Miami Gardens: the bronze final, which ...
South Florida business helps patients with diabetes or other conditions who cannot afford medical pedicures
A wellness business in Davie is working to address cost barriers preventing some clients from accessing medical pedicures."I feel so sad when I see older people needing a pedicure, but they can't afford it," said Judith Mella Mignon, co-owner of Wellness Pedicure.At the clinic, t...
Nobu co-founder buys Delray home, developer sells Bear’s Club mansion for $34M
American-Israeli film producer and businessman Meir Teper bought a waterfront home in Delray Beach for $20 million, and a developer sold a mansion in Jupiter for $33.8 million. Both deals add to an already busy summer for waterfront home sales across South Florida. Records show E...
GEM ramps up aid after Venezuela quakes
Volunteers in Doral are still packing donation boxes bound for Venezuela, where Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) has been delivering large‑scale aid after the deadly earthquakes....
Say what? Lithuanian soccer coach has hilarious Pitbull gaffe on TV
Head coach Zeljko Sopic called Mr. Worldwide "Dog or somebody" after a concert forced a venue change for an important match.
European hedge fund Brevan Howard leases Miami office amid flock of newcomers
Hedge fund Brevan Howard leased at Related Group’s Coconut Grove office building, while a Swiss packaging firm and a U.S. consultancy inked deals elsewhere in Miami in the latest new-to-market deals. Brevan Howard leased the nearly 7,000-square-foot third floor at the 2850 Tigert...
Two South Florida restaurants turn World Cup rivalry into $10,000 charity bet
The FIFA World Cup final is sparking something fun between two South Florida restaurants. The tournament has brought some fun competition, but in South Florida, there’s no exception, as two restaurants are looking to go head-to-head for the final after gathering passionate fans i...
Global Empowerment Mission president back in South Florida after weeks helping 115,000 people in Venezuela
The president of Global Empowerment Mission is back in South Florida after spending two and a half weeks in Venezuela and he says the crisis there is far from over.Michael Capponi returned to the nonprofit's Doral headquarters, where he described the scale of the devastation firs...
Miami design board swoons over OKO Lilli, 13th Floor’s Nobu condo towers
Vlad Doronin’s second condo tower in Edgewater and 13th Floor Investments’ proposal for a Nobu-branded residential building next to a historic Brickell church are advancing. The Miami Urban Development Review Board voted in favor of both developments on Wednesday, with most board...
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
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...