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Adrienne Arsht Center names winners of inaugural Arshties
Excitement filled the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County’s Knight Concert Hall on Saturday, May 16, as more than 130 students from 17 Miami-Dade County high schools took center stage for the inaugural Arshties Showcase. Formally known as the Arsht High School Musical
Ultimate cost of Coconut Grove Playhouse keeps rising
Miami-Dade has added more than $7 million to two vital contracts as it works to replace the Coconut Grove Playhouse with a much smaller theater while retaining a restructured version of its historic façade. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Unlock the full story and the entire
Potential first Atlantic tropical cyclone of year developing off Texas Gulf coast
Forecasters are monitoring the potential first tropical cyclone of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, saying it could develop into a fully formed storm on Wednesday and bring "life-threatening flash flooding."The National Hurricane Center issued a preliminary weather advisory for the system, curren
Miami International Mall to add three buildings for housing
Doral officials got the chance to see what a revitalized Miami International Mall would look like, consisting of three-phase, six-story residential components. At last week’s city council meeting, Greystar Development got the green light to move forward with a “mall mixed-use district” designation f
Court ends fight to build Miami Wilds water theme park
A long-sought waterpark plan beside Zoo Miami that had struggled for years with the Miami tiger beetle, Bartram’s scrub hairstreak, Carter’s small-flowered flax and threats to Miami-Dade County’s pine rocklands has finally succumbed not to wildlife but to the courts. County officials last week annou
Years after completion, Mental Health Center gets OK to operate
County commissioners on Tuesday ended a long and contentious battle and agreed to open a seven-story, 181,000-square-foot mental health center that has been fully built, renovated and certified for occupancy since 2023 but has sat empty due to concerns about operating costs. The commission vote was
New passenger lounge could net Miami International Airport $93 million
A planned new private passenger lounge at Miami International Airport could yield $93.8 million in revenue to the county’s Aviation Department over 15 years by offering upper-end pre-flight service to all airport passengers. A Texas-based firm, AD Partnership, bested six other applicants in bidding
Making gold and silver legal tender up to the governor
A bill to make gold and silver coins legal tender in Florida reached Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk last week. If signed, Florida would join a growing list including 10 other states that have passed similar legislation. The measure would put into state law rules for gold and silver coins adopted by the Dep
County to save $50 million on Miami International Airport bonds
Pricing of about $629.5 million in Miami-Dade aviation revenue bonds is due this week for a negotiated sale in which the county will achieve $50.9 million in debt service saving, or 7.5% of the refunded bonds at net present value, Fitch Ratings said in raised the ratings outlook of the county’s avia
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FYI Miami: June 18, 2026
SEABIRD STATION STAYS: Non-profit Pelican Harbor Seabird Station will stay at its county-owned home while it prepares a new, far larger site at the Little River Preserve, paying the county $300 a year for its long-time home at Pelican Harbor Marina at 1279 NE 79th Street Causeway. The county’s Recre
Filming in Miami: June 18, 2026
These film permits were issued last week by the Miami-Dade Office of Film & Entertainment, (305) 375-3288; the Miami Beach Office of Film and Event Production Management, (305) 673-7070; and the City of Miami’s Office of Film & Entertainment, (305) 416-1072. Swift Response, Fort Lauderdale. Commerci
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule and how to watch
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five week
World Cup fans warn of delays at Miami Stadium due to security issues, with some missing half of the first game
Fans attending World Cup matches at Miami Stadium are warning others to arrive hours early after long lines and transportation delays caused some to miss major moments of a recent game.When the clock struck 6 p.m. Monday for Miami's first match, some fans were already in their seats while others wer
Crews now battling 2 Everglades wildfires near Doral as thick smoke and ash impact air quality
Crews in west Miami-Dade are continuing their battle against the Quarry 2 wildfire, which broke out on Monday afternoon, and now battling the Well wildfire, which broke out on Tuesday, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and impacting air quality in surrounding communities.As of Tuesday after
South Florida set to bring dangerous heat in the triple digits
While South Florida is no stranger to heat, Thursday's heat comes during a stretch of hotter-than-normal days, with little overnight relief and fewer afternoon storms expected to cool things down.
NEXT Weather Alert: Dangerous heat coming into South Florida, with Thursday reaching 110 degrees
The NEXT Weather team is issuing a NEXT Weather Alert for midday Thursday as feels-like temperatures climb higher. The feels-like temps will soar into the triple digits, likely peaking in the mid to upper 100s across much of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.While South Florida is no stranger to heat,
FIFA fans warn of delays and security issues in Miami Stadium matches
When the clock struck 6 p.m. Monday for Miami's first match, some fans were already in their seats while others were still stuck outside.
Officials warn of air quality concerns as 2 wildfires burn in west Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County and state crews are battling two wildfires in the Everglades, just west of Doral, that have burned hundreds of acres.
Defense in George Pino's deadly boat crash trial presents its case with emotional testimony from survivors
The defense in the boat crash trial of Miami real estate broker George Pino neared the end of its case Wednesday, with emotional testimony from Pino's wife and teenage survivors of the 2022 deadly boat crash. The testimony on Day 7 of the trial comes after the state rested its case Tuesday. Pino is
George Pino trial updates: Full coverage of the fatal Biscayne Bay boat crash case
Miami real estate developer George Pino is standing trial in a case stemming from a 2022 boat crash in Biscayne Bay that killed one of his daughter's teen friends and left another passenger with life-altering injuries. Pino faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in connection with the crash
Messi mania sweeps across South Florida as Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in World Cup
From the streets of North Beach to downtown Miami’s FIFA Fan Fest and the streets of Buenos Aires, fans came together to root for Messi and Argentina in their first match of the 2026 World Cup. Watch parties packed with Argentinian passion observed the big match between Argentina and Algeria. Lifelo
Surveillance video shows moments of explosion at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility, leaving 1 dead, 4 injured
Newly released surveillance video captured the moments surrounding a deadly explosion at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility, an incident that left one person dead and four others injured.The explosion occurred shortly after 10 a.m. Monday at the facility located at 6100 SW 87th Avenue, acco
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homer as Phillies beat Marlins behind Jesús Luzardo
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2 on Tuesday night.In a matchup of starting pitchers facing their former teams, Luzardo (6-4) was on point. He didn't allow a hit until th
Marsh, Bohm and Schwarber homer as Phillies beat Marlins 8-2 behind Luzardo
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2 on Tuesday night. In a matchup of starting pitchers facing their former teams, Luzardo (6-4) was on point. He didn’t allow
Dangerous heat to come to South Florida with feels like temperatures reaching 110
Thursday could bring heat in the dangerous range across the metro area.
West Miami-Dade wildfires burn nearly 4000 acres
Miami-Dade County and state crews are battling two wildfires in the Everglades, just west of Doral, that have burned hundreds of acres.
South Florida massage business damaged after car crashes through front of building, officials say
A car crashed into the front of a South Florida building late Tuesday morning after the driver accidently hit the gas instead of the brake, according to police.According to the Hallandale Beach Police Department, officers responded to the 2500 block of East Hallandale Beach Boulevard around 11:15 a.
Miami Police's Edwin Lopez says becoming the city's newest Police Chief fulfills a "childhood dream"
Edwin Lopez was sworn in Tuesday as Miami's 44th police chief, a role the 46-year-old described as a "childhood dream". The ceremony, held at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, was attended by hundreds of family members, friends, colleagues, and law enforcement officials from across
Record Heat
We’ve all been feeling the strong heat in recent days. On Tuesday, the high soared to 95-degrees in Miami and enough for the record books (tying the record high)! Most of Miami-Dade and Broward County was also under a Heat Advisory much of the day (expiring at 6 pm). Along with the heat and humidity
Iran World Cup team was ordered out of U.S. right after first match, coach says
Inglewood, Calif. — The coach of Iran's World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night.Coach Amir Ghalenoei didn't say who
FIFA fans disappointed in security protocols at Miami Stadium for the World Cup
Fans are expressing their disappointment in security at Miami Stadium.
Miami-Dade County moves to acquire PortMiami's sole fuel depot, initiating a legal battle
Miami-Dade County has initiated a significant legal challenge regarding the site of PortMiami's sole fuel source for ships, with commissioners voting to acquire the land on Fisher Island through eminent domain.The county's move to use the government's power to take private property for public benefi
Edwin Lopez sworn in as Miami's 44th police chief in ceremony
Lopez succeeds Manny Morales in leading a department of 1,400 sworn officers and 400 civilian employees in a city of nearly 500,000 residents.
Miami-Dade initiates legal battle over PortMiami's sole fuel depot
The county's move to use the government's power to take private property for public benefit comes after the nearly 10-acre site was sold to a private developer last year.
FIFA World Cup fans report transportation issues during first match at Miami Stadium
Thousands of FIFA World Cup fans hoping to find their seats ahead of the first match at Miami Stadium were met with travel delays. Hours after the match between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia ended in a draw, many fans took to social media to complain about their transportation nightmare getting into the
Broward County drops pursuit of Spirit Airlines Dania Beach HQ
Broward County has abandoned its effort to bid on part of Spirit Airlines’ former Dania Beach headquarters, which is headed to auction next month. County Commissioner Michael Udine withdrew a motion in a Tuesday meeting to allow the county administrator to make a bid for part of the 8.5-acre campus
Crews battle 2 wildfires in West Miami-Dade causing huge plumes of smoke in the air
Miami-Dade County and state crews are battling two wildfires in the Everglades, just west of Doral, that have burned hundreds of acres.
South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"
Shark diving operators in South Florida are raising concerns that a bill currently moving through Congress could wipe out their industry.The Florida Safe Seas Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month, is now headed to the Senate for consideration. If enacted, the legisl
“Nonsensical”: Miami-Dade votes to pursue Fisher Island site via eminent domain
The Miami-Dade County Commission voted to pursue acquiring the Fisher Island fuel terminal property via eminent domain, escalating the battle over the nearly 10-acre site. Commissioner Raquel Regalado was the sole “no” vote at the Tuesday meeting, to amend the property description as the county move