Miami International Airport celebrated the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with two performances for travelers inside Concourse D by Brazilian & Latin Sounds Co., featuring electrifying Samba dancers, high-energy Batucada drummers, and gravity-defying Capoeira acrobats. Miami-Dade County Mayo
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A man is in custody after police say he was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Hialeah, killing a man riding his bike 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
More than 30 hours per week at the facilities. For over the past five years, Ana Tainna Shepard has been one of the senior volunteers for Miami Dade County Animal Services. A realtor, mother and wife, and has served on several community boards, she spends a lot of time helping by caring for over 500
On this episode of Spotlight TV, host Emily Zubi welcomes guest Kavaja Sarduys. Kavaja is the Vice President of Operations for Chapman Partnership. Since their founding in 1992, Chapman Partnership has been dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome housing insecurity by addressing its r
Celebrating 30 years of hospitality excellence! 🏆✨ The GMBHA 30th Annual Inn Key Awards Luncheon brought together industry leaders, partners, and professionals for an afternoon of networking, recognition, and community. Honoring the individuals and organizations that continue to elevate hospitality
The Rubell real estate and art family sold another property in Allapattah to Neology Group in two deals totaling $24 million, the South Florida Business Journal reported. Neology paid $370 per square foot for the 46,870-square-foot warehouse sitting on 1.49 acres at 1090 Northwest 23rd Street. The p
Developers locked in a $134 million construction loan for the final apartment tower at a mixed-use megaproject that’s been a decade in the making near a Miami Metrorail station. Coconut Grove-based 13th Floor Investments and Charlotte, North Carolina-based Barings have started construction of the 37
Two former local elected officials and a nonprofit group filed suit Thursday in Leon County Circuit Court against the property tax cut amendment placed on the November ballot by lawmakers, alleging it is misleading.The group is called Save Our Voters From Misleading Ballot Language and the two offic
The conservationist will continue to advocate for wildlife, albeit with less "red tape."
As the world’s biggest soccer tournament kicks off, Deli Lane and Sunset Tavern are inviting South Miami residents to come together for every match, every goal, and every unforgettable moment of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Throughout the tournament, all World Cup matches will be shown with game sound,
Great sports photography is a unique combination of luck, hard work, and skill. It’s not often that a high school student is the one who captures that shot, the one that is picked up by publication after publication, and it becomes an iconic image. During the University of Miami’s playoff run, Miami
It’s been a very warm and humid week so far and it’s going to get turned up another notch over the weekend into next week. Highs so far this month of June have been near to slightly below average overall, but highs are forecast to switch to above average levels going forward. That will translate to
Miami International Airport celebrated the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with two performances for travelers inside Concourse D by Brazilian & Latin Sounds Co., featuring electrifying Samba dancers, high-energy Batucada drummers, and gravity-defying Capoeira acrobats. Miami-Dade County Mayo
Ana Maria Rodriguez Launches 2026 Re-Election Campaign For years, Ana Maria Rodriguez has built her public service career around advocating for South Florida families. As a state senator, community leader, and working mother, Rodriguez has focused on issues she says directly affect residents’ daily
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match. Amid escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico’s capital, more than 80,000 fans made their way to Mexico City Stadium — better known as Azteca S
City of Miami Police are looking for a missing 24-year-old woman. Police said Alexandria Carmelle Anglade was last seen on May 20 from Miami’s Allapattah area. Detectives said Anglade stands 6 feet tall and weighs 240 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing an Army green
The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners today passed legislation sponsored by Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis supporting the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s decision to eliminate burdensome condominium lending requirements that disproportionately impacted Florida homebuyers. Beginning
The singer’s three postponed Florida concerts, including two dates in Miami and one in Orlando, have officially been rescheduled.
This summer, First Church Miami welcomes neighbors and global visitors alike through “Our Summer of Soccer,” a series of community-centered gatherings celebrating the energy, diversity, and international spirit of Miami. Located at Biscayne Boulevard + NE 5th Street steps from Bayfront Park, Bayside
Grant Miller attends the June ChamberSOUTH Legislative Luncheon! Let’s check it out! For more shows, visit: wwwcnewstv.com ABOUT US: Miami Community Newspapers is your go-to source for Miami community news, offering daily updates, podcasts, and multimedia content. Covering local events, business upd
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government on Thursday announced sanctions against Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company in a move expected to increase tensions between the two countries. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted that key assets of the company, known as Cupet, were “unlawf
The Miami Heat are once again at the center of NBA superstar rumors as new reports link Giannis Antetokounmpo to South Florida.
The Miami Heat are once again at the center of NBA superstar rumors as new reports link Giannis Antetokounmpo to South Florida.
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
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
A luxury travel consultant, UM track star, and "Reverse Leonardo DiCaprio" walk into a villa...
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.
For the first time in 32 years, the World Cup is returning to the United States — one of three host nations alongside Canada and Mexico. On Friday, June 12, the U.S. Men's National Team will begin competing.The U.S. men's team — which made it to the Round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup in Q
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