As the World Cup is now underway, it was a fantastic day in downtown Miami. The official Fan Festival opened its doors on Saturday, transforming Bayfront Park into a massive 23-day soccer wonderland. It features free live match broadcasts, music, and different interactive activities uniting all socc
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Officials with the City of Miami Police Department are trying to locate a blue car they think is related to a fatal hit-and-run on Saturday afternoon. Miami police released a flyer saying the driver of a possible 2023-2026 Blue Honda Accord is wanted for questioning in relation to the hit-and-run fa
As the World Cup is now underway, it was a fantastic day in downtown Miami. The official Fan Festival opened its doors on Saturday, transforming Bayfront Park into a massive 23-day soccer wonderland. It features free live match broadcasts, music, and different interactive activities uniting all socc
Rain chances will increase bringing humidity and increasing heat.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup. A semifinalist four years ago, Morocco dominated early, and Ismael Saibari put
FIFA Fan Fest has started in South Florida today
A helicopter crash in Pembroke Pines Saturday morning sent two people to the hospital.The Pembroke Pines Fire Department said it responded to the crash on the grounds of North Perry Airport, which is on the eastern edge of the city near Broward College-South Campus. There were four people on board,
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch from Anthony Bender with the bases loaded in the eighth inning to bring in the go-ahead run and give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over Miami on Saturday, ending the Marlins’ six-game win streak. Bender (1-1) struck out the first two batters of
A neighbor's surveillance video captured a car veering off 22nd Avenue and crashing into a yard in northwest Miami-Dade at 8:16 a.m. Saturday.Sujey Lara, whose yard was damaged, said she was running late and was supposed to be parked in the spot where the crash occurred. "If not, I would have been p
It is unknown how many cars they stole throughout the city.
Fans came together for the world’s biggest soccer tournament in Boteco. “From Brazil,” said soccer fans. Boteco hosted a high-energy watch party as Morocco takes on Brazil in a highly anticipated World Cup matchup. “Let’s go,” said a soccer fan. “It’s gonna be good, they’re gonna beat Morocco, but M
A neighbor's surveillance video captured a car veering off 22nd Avenue and crashing into a yard in northwest Miami-Dade at 8:16 a.m. Saturday.
Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch from Anthony Bender with the bases loaded in the eighth inning to bring in the go-ahead run and give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over Miami on Saturday, ending the Marlins' six-game win streak.Bender (1-1) struck out the first two batters of the inning before
The Coast Guard made a save at sea after boaters found themselves in a sinking situation near Key Biscayne. The incident happened on Friday, seven miles off the coast. The boat can be seen at least half underwater. Officials said four people were rescued and taken to a nearby marina. According to au
A close call happened at a home in Northwest Miami-Dade after a vehicle collision. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a house at Northwest 22nd Avenue and 127th Street on Saturday morning. A Nissan was damaged, and the home’s carport was destroyed. Minor
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be “signed tomorrow,” while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed. Trump said the Strait o
A deputy experienced trouble on the road after an accident in Southwest Miami-Dade. The incident occurred near the intersection of Southwest 248th Street and 112th Avenue. Video from the scene shows a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office motorcycle lying on the side of the street. There is currently no word
Miami Police are looking for information on a deadly hit-and-run. The incident happened on Saturday morning in the area of Northwest 17th Avenue and 43rd Street. Police said a 61-year-old man was crossing the street when he was hit by a vehicle that took off. The victim was pronounced dead at the sc
President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened "immediately," once the memorandum of understanding is signed.
For more than two years, I have sponsored and championed one of the most important public health efforts of my time in office: opening the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery at 2200 NW 7th Avenue, a place that will treat people living with serious mental illness instead of warehousing them
For more than two years, I have sponsored and championed one of the most important public health efforts of my time in office: opening the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery at 2200 NW 7th Avenue, a place that will treat people living with serious mental illness instead of warehousing them
NBA superstar James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston, Harris County court records show.Harden was booked into the Harris County Jail just before 5 a.m. on one count of unlawful carrying of a weapon, a class A misdemeanor. He was released on a $100 bond less than 2 hours later. C
A helicopter crash in Pembroke Pines left four people hospitalized in stable condition, according to officials. Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue crews and Pembroke Pines Police Department officers responded to the scene on the grounds of North Perry Airport early Saturday afternoon. The Federal Aviation A
A white sedan crashed into a parked car, then took out a carport in a driveway off of Northwest 22nd Avenue.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a hot and humid day across South Florida. High humidity due to an influx of tropical moisture combined with real temperatures in the upper 80s will create feels-like temperatures in the upper 90s. Saturday will be mostly rain-free except for a few hours in the mid-a
President Trump's effort to rewrite the past at the country's museums, parks and landmarks was struck down on Friday, with a federal judge calling for the administration to restore changes already made at locations nationwide.The preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley in M
On June 16, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is expected to take a vote that has been years in the making—whether to finally open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery or allow it to continue sitting empty. The seven-story facility is fully constructed, renovated, certified, an
A security zone has been put in place for boaters by the U.S Coast Guard. The zone is on the south entrance of the Miami River near Bayfront Park, where FIFA Fan Fest is set to take place Officials said that vessels will be required to transit around the security zone at a steady speed, and may not
A security zone has been put in place for boaters by the U.S Coast Guard. The zone is on the south entrance of the Miami River near Bayfront Park, where FIFA Fan Fest is set to take place Officials said that vessels will be required to transit around the security zone at a steady speed, and may not
One of the funniest and most unexpected parts of the night was the inclusion of Sting as a narrator for the tour’s 12-step program concept.
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City of Miami Police are looking for a missing 24-year-old man. Police said Akin Liverpool was last seen in Miami’s Brickell area on Friday. Detectives said Liverpool stands 5 feet 8 inches, and weighs 150 pounds. Liverpool has black hair and dark brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt,
Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing from Homestead According to authorities, Normayia Mayfield was last seen in the 500 Block of 6th Street, early Friday morning. Mayfield stands 5 feet, 3 inches tall, and has brown eyes, and black and blonde
Happy Saturday, South Florida! The weekend looks very warm & summerlike with highs in the lower 90s and a chance of storms. As for today, the highest coverage for storms looks to be in our inland zones over the Everglades and into SW Florida. But you can never rule out an isolated storm or two on ou
The U.S. Men's National Team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign Friday on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay. It's the first time in 32 years that the U.S. is hosting the World Cup, this time as one of three host nations alongside Canada
Miami International Airport (MIA) debuted a new logo and "vibe" Friday night, as Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and airport CEO Ralph Cutie showcased improvements underway as part of a multi-billion-dollar investment.The two officials, joined by over a dozen people, took an airport tour to highlight cha
As the World Cup is underway, South Florida fans are watching USA take on Paraguay in LA.
Miami International Airport (MIA) debuted a new logo and "vibe" Friday night, as Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and airport CEO Ralph Cutie showcased improvements underway as part of a multi-billion-dollar investment.
The first week of the trial for a Miami real estate developer accused in a deadly 2022 boat crash ended Friday with sharp words between the prosecution and the defendant, following a day dominated by GPS reconstruction data and body-camera evidence.George Pino faces charges of vessel homicide and ma
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner of Paraguay’s net and then led his American teammates to the corner of their home stadium, reveling in the frenzy created by their historic first half at their World Cup opener. The world’s biggest soccer tourname
As the U.S. took the pitch to play against Paraguay in their first 2026 FIFA World Cup match, fans came out in droves to a watch party in Wynwood to support the American team. Frenetic energy coursed through Grails Miami Sports Bar in Wynwood as fans chanted USA following an own goal by Paraguay tha
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