Miami Beach is a tourism town. Always has been. That is not criticism. It is reality. Tourism pays the bills. It fills the hotels. It keeps restaurants busy. It supports workers, small businesses, the arts, and the larger South Florida economy. So when Miami Beach tourism performs well, that matters
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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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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 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
Miami-Dade County and state crews are battling two wildfires in the Everglades, just west of Doral, that have burned hundreds of acres.
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.
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
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
One person died and four people injured at the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility during an explosion, a neighbor's video captured what happened.
The legislation is headed to the Senate, and if enacted, it would prohibit the use of bait to attract sharks in federal waters off the Florida coast, though it would include an exception for shark fishing.
Welcome to Get Your Life, where we empower you to live with purpose and move in your power. This episode features Attorney Shirlyon McWhorter. She is a motivational speaker, trainer and the founding attorney of McWhorter Law. Shirlyon created the firm after retirement from the State of Florida with
New surveillance video captured the moment an explosion at a county facility in Southwest Miami-Dade. The explosion happened after gas from an underground fuel tank exploded on Monday. The incident took place in the 6100 block of Southwest 87th Avenue at a Miami-Dade County vehicle maintenance facil
Miami Beach is a tourism town. Always has been. That is not criticism. It is reality. Tourism pays the bills. It fills the hotels. It keeps restaurants busy. It supports workers, small businesses, the arts, and the larger South Florida economy. So when Miami Beach tourism performs well, that matters
WLRN Public Media | By Joshua Ceballos This story was originally produced by WLRN, South Florida’s only public radio station at 91.3 FM, as part of a content sharing partnership with Miami’s Community News. Read more at WLRN.org. Attorneys for the residents of Silver Court Trailer Park have asked a
WLRN Public Media | By Jenny Staletovich This story was originally produced by WLRN, South Florida’s only public radio station at 91.3 FM, as part of a content sharing partnership with Miami’s Community News. Read more at WLRN.org. With hurricane season underway, scientists are racing to understand
An intense battled against two brush fires in West Miami-Dade continued for a second day, triggering an air quality alert in Broward. Smoke blanketed over West Miami-Dade as a brush fire continues to burn west of the Turnpike in the area of Northwest 137th Avenue and 41st Street. 7News cameras captu
An intense battled against two brush fires in West Miami-Dade continued for a second day, triggering an air quality alert in Broward. Smoke blanketed over West Miami-Dade as a brush fire continues to burn west of the Turnpike in the area of Northwest 137th Avenue and 41st Street. 7News cameras captu
The Blue Streak Podcast: Hosted by Jandro Suarez, Executive Officer of the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department (MDSPD,) joined by Det. Regina Winfrey and Det. Brian Hernandez. Together, the group drive into what it really takes to become a Miami-Dade Schools police officer. For more information, vi
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
Former Florida politician Carlos M. Lopez-Cantera is accused of conspiring with his father to cheat partners out of millions of dollars in a Miami-Dade County real estate deal, a suit says. The pair face a lawsuit that claims they misled investment partners about the value of an 8.3-acre vacant trac
A bill to designate a road in Miami-Dade County after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and name a road in Broward County after President Donald Trump is now on the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis.The measure (HB 33) was among nearly 40 bills from the 2026 regular session delivered to DeSantis on M
From a pizzeria to a new brunch spot on Las Olas, here are the 7 hottest restaurants opening in Fort Lauderdale this summer.
Volunteers took part in an annual beach clean-up for World Sea Turtle Day. Miami-Dade County Parks held its third annual clean-up at Crandon Park near Key Biscayne on Tuesday morning. Participants picked up trash left on the sand, including plastic and empty food bags. “This is my first beach cleanu
A newly built waterfront mansion on Bay Harbor Islands sold for $21.8 million and over $2,700 per square foot, the latter of which is a record price in the town. Property records show 9525 BH 2 LLC, led by Menachem Kranz, sold the 8,000-square-foot home at 9640 West Broadview Drive. Kranz declined t
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
When summer gets too hot, venture north to the land of beer, cheese and lakes to cool down. Resident cheesehead and Voice Media Group executive editor returns to her home state to write the travel guide on its capital city.
The 3rd of Tamuz, observed this year on Thursday, June 18, marks the 32nd yahrtzeit (hilula) of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Known simply as “The Rebbe” to millions around the globe, he was the most influential Jewish leader in modern history, and arguably the most impact
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez announced today that his office has now audited 41,987 disabled parking permit applications and canceled 5,656 permits as part of a new data-driven fraud detection and compliance initiative. The review includes cross-checking permits against official
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic worked out on his own again Tuesday during the U.S. team’s World Cup practice session while he rehabilitates his calf injury. A team spokesman described Pulisic as “day to day” after his second straight day doing individual workouts while his teammates practic
Legacy Real Estate Development and Urban American are seeking a density boost for their multifamily plans on a city-owned property in Miami Beach’s Collins Park neighborhood. The developers’ business entity requested a zoning change to build 105 residential units while preserving portions of the his
Songwriting is a magical process. You wait for inspiration to hit — and when it does, you milk it for all it’s worth. Deco’s Alex Miranda is singing the praises of an up-and-coming artist whose talent for a tune sets him apart from the crowd. Some people are just born to write songs. At Miami’s Circ
A Doral mother was arrested Monday night after police said she showed signs of impairment and battered a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy during a DUI investigation while three children were riding in her SUV. Angelica Francis Perdomo, 36, was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, res
Larry Ellison and David MacNeil are expanding their Manalapan waterfront turf after dropping a combined $67 million on portions of their neighbor’s land. Oracle’s Larry Ellison and WeatherTech’s David MacNeil bought the land from Florida real-estate developer Stewart Satter, who last year planned a
Roman Jones’ next restaurant concept along the Miami River is underway after plans were announced three years ago. The founder of House Kiki, the hospitality group behind Kiki on the River and Habibi, closed on a 20,000-square-foot lease at 28 and 90 Northwest North River Drive for S&L, a steak-and-
THE ROBOT WROTE THIS. DID IT GET IT RIGHT? Full confession: every word of these news briefs was written by artificial intelligence — specifically Claude, the AI we’ve been kicking the tires on here at the paper. Not “AI-assisted.” Not “lightly edited by a human who knew better.” One hundred percent
Full confession: every word of these news briefs was written by artificial intelligence — specifically Claude, the AI we’ve been kicking the tires on here at the paper. Not “AI-assisted.” Not “lightly edited by a human who knew better.” One hundred percent machine-made, start to finish. Why are we t
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