A man accused of setting a house of fire in Miami appeared in bond court. Lazaro Prieto stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer, Thursday morning. The 28-year-old was charged with arson and burglary of an unoccupied structure. According to officials, Prieto, who is homeless, set ablaze
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Fertile Earth Enterprises demonstrates MDIA Challenge-winning composting technology at South Dade Landfill The Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) hosted a demonstration and site visit today at the South Dade Landfill showcasing an innovative composting pilot program by Fertile Ea
With a shared commitment to transforming health care, Baptist Health South Florida, the region’s largest and most preferred healthcare organization, and Amazon One Medical, a hybrid in-person and virtual primary care organization, will collaborate to deliver seamless primary and specialty care in So
City Council Speaker Julie Menin unveiled an initiative Tuesday to build affordable housing on existing public library locations, with three initial sites targeted for redevelopment in the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn. The Council’s proposed model, which tapped library sites in Sunnyside, Parkchester,
By Theo Karantsalis Former Chair, Miami-Dade County Commission on Disability Issues; Florida State Activist Leader, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Tri-Rail wants to raise fares 10 percent. For most commuters, that is an inconvenience. For seniors and riders with disabilities, it is something el
An investigation is underway in Hialeah after police said a man riding his bike was killed by a hit-and-run driver early Thursday morning.Hialeah police said that around 4:11 a.m., a dark-colored vehicle was traveling near the intersection of Southeast 4th Avenue and East Okeechobee Road when it hit
Jurors in the trial of real estate developer George Pino examined the boat he was operating during the fatal 2022 boating accident that took the life of a teenage girl. Those jurors arrived at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s facility in North Miami at around 11 a.m. on Thursd
Ken Griffin’s footprint on Miami is growing along Biscayne Bay. The Citadel founder and CEO revised his proposal for a 2.5-acre site at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive, adding a 300-unit apartment building and 1,420-space parking garage next to another office building he owns, Bloomberg reported. Griffin al
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Jurors in the George Pino fatal boat crash trial were out of the courtroom on Thursday to examine a key piece of evidence related to the incident.This comes after the third day of the trial on Wednesday included testimony from a Miami-Dade marine patrol officer who was among the first responders to
This month’s featured guest speaker is Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, retired United States Army lieutenant colonel and nationally recognized leadership and national security expert. Attendees had the opportunity to hear his perspectives on leadership, service, and current affairs while networking with
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
A man accused of setting a house of fire in Miami appeared in bond court. Lazaro Prieto stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer, Thursday morning. The 28-year-old was charged with arson and burglary of an unoccupied structure. According to officials, Prieto, who is homeless, set ablaze
It wasn't as warm in South Florida on Thursday morning as we woke up to temperatures about two to eight degrees cooler than Wednesday morning.Some inland areas enjoyed temperatures in the low 70s while the rest of South Florida woke up to temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s.The feels-like temp
—The venue was recognized for its immersive production of Nu Deco Ensemble’s reimagining of Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” — The Miami Beach Bandshell has won a prestigious Gold Telly Award for its immersive production of Nu Deco Ensemble’s “Four Seasons for the Five Senses.” The production enveloped
From South Beach to Brickell and everywhere in between, here are the best Miami bars and restaurants to watch the 2026 World Cup.
There’s an isolated chance of seeing showers in South Florida on Thursday and there will be some scattered weekend rain chances across the region ahead of even hotter temperatures on the way.
South Florida is gearing up to host several FIFA World Cup matches, and the FIFA Fan Fest will open at Miami's Bayfront Park this weekend to get fans excited.
The time has come and the world is watching as the FIFA World Cup kicks-off in Mexico City on Thursday, and the city of Miami Beach is holding a watch party for people to gather and enjoy the festivities.
New details were released in connection to a deadly shooting of a suspected burglary suspect in Miami Gardens. Police said they arrested two people, a man and his girlfriend, in connection with the incident.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared video of a massive fire that broke out at a junkyard in Opa-locka on Wednesday night.
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The latest Brightline deaths include a string of 2024 fatalities along the upscale train service's new Central Florida route.
Music producer Tommy Mottola, and his wife, Mexican singer and actress Thalía, sold a new mansion in Bal Harbour for nearly $17 million, setting a record for non-waterfront home sales in the luxury enclave. The sale is one of a few recent notable residential deals in South Florida. Property records
It’s the perfect family-friendly experience in the heart of Miami. The expertly engineered wind tunnel allows you to feel what it might be like to jump out of a plane.
(CNN) — We are finally here! After so many years of preparation, controversies and debates, the World Cup officially starts today. Millions around the world will be glued to television screens to watch the opener between Mexico and South Africa, a match that triggers the warm, fuzzy feeling of nosta
The Curator’s Desk As Miami prepares for an exciting summer filled with international visitors, sporting events, and the energy surrounding the upcoming FIFA festivities, I would like to invite our Miami Community Newspapers readers to enjoy a more intimate cultural experience in one of the city’s m
Kai Kopecky, University of Colorado Boulder and John Kominoski, Florida International University People’s knee-jerk reaction to seeing death in nature is often not positive. The burn scar left by wildfire on a once-forested hillside, or a ghostly white coral reef, may evoke tragedy and despair. But
An alleged drunk driver is facing numerous felony charges after he was accused of plowing through an Ironman race in Florida last month, and the entire dramatic incident was caught on video.According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Officer Ernesto Valerio, with the Specialized Traffic Unit, wa
A man has drowned in a Hialeah canal, triggering a police investigation. 7’s Drone Force hovered above the scene at West 12th Avenue and 44th Place, at around 9 a.m. on Thursday. According to Hialeah Police, the 68-year-old victim and a friend were drinking near the edge of the canal when he slipped
How Miami, Palm Beach, and Mar-a-Lago became part of Andrew Tate's story
Newrock Partners is bringing a roster of fitness, wellness and dining brands to Oakland Park’s North Federal Highway corridor, as tenants seek relative affordability compared to other parts of South Florida. The Oakland Park-based developer leased over 27,000 square feet of retail space to 13 tenant
(AP) — Damaging storms swept through the Midwest, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers and causing more than a thousand flight delays or cancellations at Chicago airports with more potentially severe weather expected Thursday. The National Weather Service said it received more th
Crews got the upper hand on a fire that broke out at a junkyard in Opa-locka. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the first alarm blaze along the 2300 block of Ali Baba Avenue, just before 8:55 p.m. on Wednesday. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the junkyar
The FIFA World Cup is finally here with the first match being held in Mexico City on Thursday, and several matches will be held right here in South Florida. So, to help get ready for fútbol fever CBS News Miami is highlighting some team-inspired food ideas for your watch parties.
South Florida will continue to experience a typical Summer weather pattern today, with warm temperatures, high humidity, and scattered afternoon storms. The day will begin with a mix of sun and clouds and perhaps a few isolated coastal showers. By the afternoon, temperatures will climb into the uppe
In honor of Black Music Month, Miami musicians explore how Black musical traditions shaped genres often overlooked in conversations about Black music
🏆 Residential: The top residential sale to hit records was in Tequesta, where a home at 19020 Point Drive sold for $13.8 million or about $1,800 per square foot. The buyers were Quintynn and Cassandra Botha, and the seller was an LLC managed by William E. Burford. Built in 2001, the home spans 7,50
The rain and thunderstorm chances will rise in South Florida as we get ready to close out the workweek, but the weekend won’t be a total washout.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. and Iran traded strikes for a second day, pushing the Middle East closer to the resumption of a full-scale war. The American attack, which lasted into Thursday morning in Iran, appeared more intense and wider than the day before, but Tehran released little
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Wednesday for Dennis Michael Sochor, who was convicted of strangling an 18-year-old woman he met at a New Year's celebration in a Broward County bar 44 years ago.Sochor, 74, is scheduled to die by lethal injection July 14 at Florida State Prison in Stark, acc
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