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FYI Miami: July 16, 2026

ENDANGERED LAND BUY: Miami-Dade County is on the verge of buying 10 acres sitting within the South Dade Wetlands Project to help conserve environmentally endangered lands. The county will pay $3.5 million for the property at Southwest 344th Street and Southwest 169th Avenue to th...

Miami TodayJul 15, 2026

Health officials lift water advisory for 3 beaches in Miami-Dade

Health officials have given the all clear for three South Florida beaches. The Florida Department of Health says Golden Beach, Bark Beach and North Shore Ocean Terrace are now safe for swimming and other water-related activities. Samples taken over the past few days showed high l...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 15, 2026

Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France

In a match Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. It marks Spain's second-ever appearan...

CBS4 MiamiJul 15, 2026

12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger

A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.Attorneys general from the 12 states, led by California A...

CBS4 MiamiJul 14, 2026

PTM Partners, Peacock launch subsidy-free workforce housing platform

Florida-based PTM Partners and Peacock Capital launched Inception Housing, a platform designed to deliver lower-cost housing without relying on government aid. The venture targets middle-income renters earning between 80 and 120 percent of the area median income, cutting developm...

The Real DealJul 14, 2026

Here’s how Florida’s aging condo stock fared post-Surfside

The majority of aging condo buildings requiring the most work in the years since the deadly Surfside condo collapse are located in South Florida, a new report shows. The state’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability compiled and analyzed data collected b...

The Real DealJul 14, 2026

Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday. A day after his 19th b...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 14, 2026

Progress Residential scores $385M refi for resi portfolio amid federal housing act

Progress Residential, one of the nation’s largest owners of single-family rental homes, landed a $384.7 million refinancing backed by a multi-state residential portfolio that includes homes in Broward County. Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company provided the loan to the Scottsdale, Ari...

The Real DealJul 14, 2026

TFG International expands to South Florida amid wealth migration

Luxury real estate group TFG International is following its clients east as wealthy Californians plant flags in South Florida. The group, co-founded by broker Tomer Fridman, is establishing a presence in Miami through ONE Sotheby’s International Realty to create a bi-coastal oper...

The Real DealJul 14, 2026

Sean “Diddy” Combs sells waterfront Star Island mansion for $55M

Disgraced hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is serving his federal prison sentence, sold one of his waterfront Star Island mansions for $55 million Property records show Combs’ 1 West Star Island LLC sold the nearly 8,000-square-foot estate at 1 Star Island Drive to JFStar LL...

The Real DealJul 14, 2026

Primetime Emmy Awards 2026: See the full list of nominees

(CNN) — The nominees for the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were unveiled Wednesday, with Hollywood honoring a slew of new shows and setting up what’s expected to be a battle among two legends in the race for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series. Apple TV was one of Wed...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 14, 2026

Ken Wiggins named new board chair for Junior Achievement

The board of directors of Junior Achievement of Greater Miami has announced the unanimous appointment of Ken Wiggins as its new chair. Outgoing chair Troy Templeton will transition to chair emeritus, effective immediately. Templeton, chair emeritus at Trivest Partners and founder...

Community NewspapersJul 14, 2026

Guy Harvey launches two limited-edition T-shirts for America’s 250th anniversary

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Guy Harvey Inc. has released Red, White and Ocean Blue, a limited-edition tee shirt collection celebrating freedom, adventure and the American spirit. Available exclusively at www.GuyHarvey.com, the collection features two cotton styles, H...

Community NewspapersJul 14, 2026

FIFA fever, 250th celebrations and club plans

South Florida has been abuzz this summer with excitement surrounding our nation’s upcoming 250th birthday celebrations, the amazing FIFA events, chamber activities, and service clubs preparing for the coming year. Coral Gables Rotarians held their annual July 4 Party at Matheson ...

Community NewspapersJul 14, 2026

Miami-Dade launches free hydration stations program

Staying refreshed in Miami-Dade is about to become easier, smarter and more sustainable. Miami-Dade County and the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) have partnered with HOPE Hydration to launch a countywide pilot program of HydroStations – modern, self-funded h...

Community NewspapersJul 14, 2026

South Florida food truck owner says unpaid city invoice is hurting small business

For years, a South Florida man has prepared barbecue and sold it from his food truck. But when he was having a hard time getting paid after a recent event, his small business started to suffer. So he called Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer. Gregory George knew at an early age he...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 14, 2026

World Cup semifinal set to revive decades-old Argentina-England rivalry

Argentina and England are set to meet on the World Cup stage, renewing one of international soccer’s most heated rivalries. For fans who have followed the storyline, Wednesday’s match in Atlanta will be shaped by decades of cultural, political and sporting history. The two countr...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 14, 2026

Deco catches up with Suki Waterhouse about her newest album, ‘Loveland’

Suki Waterhouse is making beautiful music. And she’s back with her third album full of dreamy vibes. Deco is catching up with Suki to hear all about the sounds behind her songs and her newest adventure in life. Oh man, don’t mess with Suki Waterhouse and her man. The English rock...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 14, 2026

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros open Sulta Rosa cafe on Miami Beach

It takes two to tango. It also takes two “Dancing with the Stars” pros to open a hot, new cafe on Miami Beach. Deco’s two-stepping our way over to Lincoln Road for the grand opening of Sulta Rosa. Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov are no strangers to the spotlight, and they def...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 14, 2026

Buyer scores $2M judgment against Mandarin Oriental Boca developer

The legal troubles at Penn-Florida’s Mandarin Oriental Boca Raton continue to mount after the developer lost a $2 million judgment. A Palm Beach County Circuit Court judge sided with Douglas and Debra Jacobs after they filed a lawsuit against Penn-Florida affiliate Via Mizner Own...

The Real DealJul 13, 2026

Late German prince’s Palm Beach home trades for $30M

A Palm Beach estate belonging to a German prince has sold for $30.3 million. The estate of the late Albrecht zu Oettingen-Spielberg, who died in November at the age of 74, sold the 4,700-square-foot home at 143 East Inlet Drive, according to public records. The buyer was 143 East...

The Real DealJul 13, 2026

Judge slams Russian investor who defied court orders in Trump Palace condo case

A Miami-Dade Circuit judge ordered a Russian investor to pay $2.3 million to former Russian government official Igor Zorin in a dispute over the sale of the LLC that owned a condo at Trump Palace in Sunny Isles Beach. Svyatoslav Mangushev was hit with the default judgment on July...

The Real DealJul 13, 2026

After years of buyer pursuit, family sells Medley industrial portfolio for $39M

After receiving unsolicited offers from prospective buyers for years, the Artiles family gave in and sold a four-building industrial portfolio in Medley for $38.8 million. Ruben Artiles Jr. and Martha Artiles, through the Ruben and Neida Artiles Irrevocable Trust, sold the pair o...

The Real DealJul 13, 2026

Ex-Nautica CEO finds buyer for Continuum South Beach condo

Former Nautica CEO Harvey Sanders found a buyer for his double unit at the Continuum South Beach, asking $22 million. It’s one of a dozen luxury home contracts signed in Miami-Dade County between July 6 and July 12, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes...

The Real DealJul 13, 2026

California, 11 other states sue to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros

NEW YORK (AP) — Twelve states challenged Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, filing a lawsuit that argues the $81 billion mega merger would “extinguish competition” in Hollywood and threaten jobs across the industry. The office of California’s attorney gener...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 13, 2026

FPL surprises students with scholarships to support STEM education

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) surprised a group of outstanding students at Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center. They were awarded scholarships designed to support their educational journeys and future careers in STEM and energy-related fields. The celebration recog...

Community NewspapersJul 13, 2026

Movers: Gian Rodriguez jumps from CBRE to Kurv Industrial

In this week’s latest South Florida hiring news, Gian Rodriguez has left CBRE, where he served as managing director in South Florida, to join Kurv Industrial as the Miami market officer. His appointment follows the planned retirement of Kevin Carroll, who held the position for 15...

The Real DealJul 13, 2026

Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78

Wellington, New Zealand — Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" to playing Holly Hunter's husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.In 2023, Neill disclosed he had be...

CBS4 MiamiJul 13, 2026

Black Affairs Advisory Board honors Community Pillars

The Black Affairs Advisory Board’s Black Heritage Planning Committee (BHPC) hosted its annual “Community Pillar” awards and “Young Pillar” scholarship presentations on June 20 with a brunch at the Marshall L. Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center in Miami’s Liberty City. Th...

Community NewspapersJul 13, 2026

Town’s Public Works wins multiple awards

The Town of Cutler Bay recently announced that its Public Works Department had received awards at the local, state and national levels for excellence in floodplain management, transportation infrastructure, public service and administrative support. The top recognition came from ...

Community NewspapersJul 13, 2026

Carrousel of Hearts combines arias from opera and zarzuela

A Fine Arts of Miami production, Carrousel of Hearts, an opera and zarzuela staged concert, will be performed at the Sanctuary of the Arts, 410 Andalusia Ave. in Coral Gables on Saturday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 26, at 3 p.m. Carrousel of Hearts is a 120-minute st...

Community NewspapersJul 13, 2026

Chevy Bolt RS: Affordable EV doesn’t mean lower quality

In an automotive market increasingly dominated by $50,000 electric vehicles and oversized SUVs, the return of the Chevrolet Bolt may be one of the smartest decisions General Motors has made in years. The original Bolt developed a loyal following because it delivered something man...

Community NewspapersJul 13, 2026

U.S. and world leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham following sudden death

Washington — Tributes began pouring in early Sunday as foreign leaders and American politicians reacted to the death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who died after a "brief and sudden illness" Saturday.Graham, a four-term senator and outspoken foreign p...

CBS4 MiamiJul 12, 2026