Family reacts after man accused of shooting Dwight Wells is arrested in Miami
Dwight C. Wells, the founder of "Wheels Up, Guns Down" was shot and killed in Liberty City in October 2025.
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2 veteran South Florida sports columnists reflect on the future of newspapers after being laid off
Two veteran South Florida sports columnists who lost their jobs at rival newspapers this year say the layoffs left them stunned, and they worry about the future of the industry.Dave Hyde, a former Sun Sentinel sports columnist, said he was thrown for a loop when he was laid off. ...
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Candidates campaign in South Florida for the last stretch before early voting begins
Early voting for the Florida midterm elections starts on Monday.
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Frost Science Museum explores the science behind Pixar’s movie magic with limited-time exhibit
We love a good Pixar movie for the fun and the feels. They make us laugh, they make us cry. But there’s more just a great script that brings these stories to life and Frost Science in Downtown Miami is here to tell you all about it. Deco’s Alex Miranda, whose dream job is really ...
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Ohio man accused of human trafficking in Miami Beach hotel room
Miami Beach Police's Human Trafficking Task Force made the arrest after following an online prostitution ad.
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This weekend set to be a stormy one with flooding possible across South Florida
Saturday especially is set to be an incredibly rainy day.
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4 sororities, including at UM, help promote new ‘Baywatch’ series arriving in 2027
After more than two decades, “baywatch” is making a comeback to the small screen. Its new trailer just dropped and some south florida sorority girls are helping to promote it. Baywatch is back. The show rebooted after 25 years. This time the lifeguard drama isn’t just about prett...
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Coral Gables voters to pick mayor and decide whether to extend term from 2 to 4 years in November
Coral Gables voters will select a mayor this November while deciding on a ballot measure that could extend the mayor's term from two years to four.If approved, the measure would increase the mayoral term to four years, starting with the 2028 election. Because of that timeline, wh...
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Heavy Rain Saturday, Then Strong Winds for South Florida
South Florida is heading into a wet and windy weekend as a cold front approaches. While scattered showers and storms will gradually wind down tonight, Saturday is shaping up to be our biggest weather impact day. Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns Saturday After a brief break in the...
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Gas leak mitigated, Florida's Turnpike reopened after excavator hits gas main causing major leak, officials say
A major gas leak that forced officials to shut down Florida's Turnpike for hours in Hollywood on Friday has been mitigated, and the highway is being reopened, officials said.As of Friday afternoon, southbound lanes have reopened, and northbound lanes remain closed.The intense sit...
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Joe’s Stone Crab returns for 114th annual season of sales
Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach has opened for its 114th season. The historic restaurant was the first in the world to serve Florida stone crabs. Starting Oct. 16, customers new and old can enjoy the iconic crabs once again, along with a variety of other seafood options. “It’s re...
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Florida art dealer gets nearly 4 years in prison for scheme to sell fake Andy Warhol artworks
MIAMI (AP) — A South Florida art dealer has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for a scheme that involved selling fake Andy Warhol artworks. Leslie Howard Roberts, 63, was sentenced in Miami federal court this month to three years and 10 months after pleading g...
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Man arrested in shooting death of Miami community activist Dwight Wells, police say
Miami police announced Thursday that an arrest has been made just over one year after beloved community activist Dwight Wells was shot and killed outside of his Liberty City restaurant.Wells was the founder of "Bikes Up, Guns Down," and his October 2025 killing shook the communit...