If LeBron James knows where he will play this coming season, he's still not saying.The NBA's career scoring king and current free agent spoke publicly for the first time in weeks Thursday afternoon, indicating that a decision is close — though stopping short of revealing which team he'll choos
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After a triple shooting left Brianna "Dream Doll Brii" Johnson and Arthur Lee Johnson, both 21, dead in Miramar, the community is holding a demonstration to honor them."This is so important to each and every one of us because we are losing innocent children. There is no reason for this gun violence&
While Miami Heat fans are ecstatic to have Giannis Antetokounmpo join the team, they’re finding out his name can be a little tricky to say. Antetokounmpo has made a name for himself over his 14-year career as an unstoppable force on the court, capable of leading his team to the NBA Finals. He’s also
Giannis Antetokounmpo was watching Lionel Messi play in the World Cup semifinals this week, and a realization struck him.Messi, to him, is greatness. And Antetokounmpo wants to follow Messi's path.Antetokounmpo got his welcome-to-Miami ceremony Thursday at the team's arena, with a few fans chanting
The City of Lauderhill is considering further reducing its reliance on private companies for public works maintenance, citing potential cost savings and increased operational efficiency.City staff have proposed cuts to spending on private contractors, aiming to rely instead on internal staff and par
A South Florida man was the first to receive the drug through Memorial.
Antetokunmpo got a very warm welcome from the team and fans.
A South Florida woman is recovering after a diagnosis of Cyclospora, a parasitic infection that left her bedridden for days.Nina Diaz said the symptoms began suddenly, leaving her severely dehydrated and unable to move."From one second to the next, it just took over," Diaz said. "When I was shaking
MDSO believes Rishard Trivell Parsons has more victims, so they're asking the public to contact them
All lanes of the Florida Turnpike have reopened after being shut down for hours Thursday due to a fatal traffic accident involving an overturned truck. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of the tanker truck died on the scene at the intersection exit with Bird Road/SW 40th Street in the
If LeBron James knows where he will play this coming season, he's still not saying.The NBA's career scoring king and current free agent spoke publicly for the first time in weeks Thursday afternoon, indicating that a decision is close — though stopping short of revealing which team he'll choos
After years of trying to make a splash move, the Miami Heat have finally done it, officially. NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is now a member of the team. In an executive career defined by making massive moves to compete for championships, Pat Riley pulled off another flashy offseason trade, bri
A recent report reveals that more than half of households in Miami-Dade County are struggling financially, with many families one emergency away from a crisis."These are people who are working hard every day, some are working multiple jobs in order to make ends meet," said Norie Del Valle, chief imp
It’s been a hot stretch of weather in South Florida and it’s set to continue for the foreseeable future. In fact, the past 36 days (including Thursday or today) have consecutively topped off into the 90s in Miami. The record long streak stands at 56 days set back in the summer of 2023. For the rest
NEW YORK (AP) — If LeBron James knows where he will play this coming season, he’s still not saying. The NBA’s career scoring king and current free agent spoke publicly for the first time in weeks Thursday afternoon, though stopped short of revealing which team he’ll choose to play for this fall — de
A 31-year-old man is facing an additional felony video voyeurism charge after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office investigators said he secretly recorded multiple women inside a restroom at Miami Dade College’s North Campus earlier this month. According to an arrest report, investigators with the Miami-Dade
Fans have made their way to the Miami Heat store, where Giannis Antetokounmpo merch is already a hot seller. “Go Giannis,” said Miami Heat fan Juan Valdes. “Let’s go, Heat,” said a shopper. With Antetokounmpo now officially on the team, the Miami Heat Store at Kaseya Center is dripping in new Gianni
Fans have made their way to the Miami Heat store, where Giannis Antetokounmpo merch is already a hot seller. With Antetokounmpo now officially on the team, The Miami Heat Store at Kaseya Center is dripping in new Giannis merch. All jersey colorways are available for fans with his new number 7 on the
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s arrival in Miami marks the start of a promising new era for the Miami Heat. Thursday morning, Heat socials shared photos of the star already getting to work in his Heat practice gear on the practice courts at the Kaseya Center, ahead of his official introduction. Giannis may
Three men were arrested after officials said they were driven to cheat to receive their driver’s licenses. Wednesday’s arrests, announced Thursday by the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office, are part of an ongoing crackdown on driver license exam fraud going back to June. Investigators said the
Heihachiro Nakashima will be placed under house arrest with a GPS monitor awaiting his September arraignment.
Deputies say the men used cameras to cheat on computer based tests
Cyclospora, a parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, outbreaks have been reported across several states, including here in South Florida. According to Florida Department of Health's Reportable Disease Frequency Report, 25 cases have been reported across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties. Miam
For nearly 43 years, a young woman whose skeletal remains were discovered in the Florida Everglades remained unidentified.On Wednesday, the Broward Sheriff's Office announced they have identified the victim as Shelia Ann Nichols of Decatur, Georgia, and are asking the public for help solving her dec
A former band teacher at a southwest Miami-Dade charter school has been arrested after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Heihachiro Nakashima, 33, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with three counts of engaging in
A driver was killed in a fiery rollover crash along the Florida Turnpike in Southwest Miami-Dade. 7Skyforce hovered above the overturned truck along the southbound lanes near Bird Road, just after 10:50 a.m. on Thursday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the tanker truck was traveling south w
A driver was killed in a fiery rollover crash along the Florida Turnpike in Southwest Miami-Dade, leading troopers to shut down the southbound lanes. 7Skyforce hovered above the overturned truck along the southbound lanes near Bird Road, just after 10:50 a.m. on Thursday. According to the Florida Hi
A driver was killed in a fiery rollover crash along the Florida Turnpike in Southwest Miami-Dade, leading troopers to shut down the highway in both directions. 7Skyfore hovered above the overturned truck along the southbound lanes near Bird Road, just after 10:50 a.m. on Thursday. According to the F
Kyiv, Ukraine — Hundreds of protesters gathered in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a widely respected figure whose ouster sparked a swift backlash. It is part of a cabinet shakeup that had already raised
The budget includes eliminating jobs and transit routes
Consumers worried about a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a diarrheal illness caused by the cyclospora parasite, are turning to social media for advice on what foods to avoid as public health officials have yet to identify the source.The illness can cause long-lasting bouts of explosive diarrhea
Heihachiro Nakashima was arrested on Tuesday and charged with engaging in Lewd or Lascivious activity with a student. He could bond out Thursday.
Washington — As the U.S.-Iran war restarts following the collapse of the weeks-long ceasefire, senior Pentagon officials are also quietly eyeing another flashpoint much closer to home: Cuba. Military planners have in recent weeks examined a range of options for possible action against the isla
South Florida will continue to deal with dangerous heat today as temperatures climb into the mid to upper 90’s and heat index values reach 105 to 108 degrees this afternoon. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 am until 7 pm for the East coast metro areas and portions of interior Collier County. The
(AP) — Thousands of visitors were told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area accessible only by boat as wildfires send dangerously heavy smoke over the U.S. Midwest and Northeast this week. More than 100 wildfires are burning in Canada, where a train crew in northern Ontario filmed themselv
An introductory press conference will be held on Thursday, July 16, to introduce Antetokounmpo as the newest member of the Miami Heat.
Heihachiro Nakashima, 33, is accused of meeting with the student at his apartment between March and June. Detectives say Nakashima was showering the student with gifts, including free tickets to his performances. Nakashima was taken into custody after a family member of the victim alerted law enforc
A judge found a state representative from Miami Beach liable for sexual assault and defamation. Back in 2023, Florida State Rep. Fabián Basabe was sued by an intern and an aide who claimed the Republican lawmaker groped them. Following Wednesday’s ruling, Basabe will be liable for damages between $7
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another day of toasty temperatures, but rain chances will also return to South Florida. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. for metro Broward and Miami-Dade on Thursday, as "feels-like" temperatures could peak at 108. In addition to the heat,
Feels-like temperatures will hit the triple digits as rain chances slightly increase in parts of South Florida on Thursday, July 16.
It was a night Argentina fans in South Florida will never forget."It's going to go crazy, this is unbelievable. We needed it, the country needs this," said Carlo, a team Argentina fan. "Feeling great, we got the cup," said Joel Decima.Collins Avenue and 73rd Street were a sea of blue and white as fa
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