World Cup fever is here to stay as a piece of street art celebrates Miami’s love for soccer. Inter Miami and Royal Caribbean unveiled on Wednesday a new mural along Calle Ocho, also known as Southwest Eighth Street, in Little Havana as part of the team’s “Miami Es Fútbol” campaign. The mural feature
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Habitat for Humanity, together with its special partner, is celebrating a major milestone after constructing 100 homes in Miami-Dade County. The organization and Baptist Health South Florida helped families build more than just houses in Southwest Miami-Dade. They are building stability, opportunity
Gade Tet Ou or check yourself out is so much more than just three words. Today’s guest is Jean Lindor. Jean is the father of Dr. Flore. In this episode, Dr. Flore Lindor Latortue gives people an opportunity to check out and learn more about Jean and a conversation focused on Haiti’s involvement in t
Residents of a condominium complex near Doral are appealing for help after being stranded on upper floors for more than a month, with an out-of-service elevator.Larry Henson, 83, lives on the fifth floor of the building at 7240 Fontainebleau Boulevard. He says his arthritis makes it impossible to na
Join host Lori Nussbaum for an exciting episode of featuring guests Maria Abou and Scott Van. From the rapid growth of pickleball to community impact, competition, and what makes the sport so addictive, this conversation dives into everything pickleball enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy. Wh
Two large wildfires burning near the Everglades in west Miami-Dade are continuing to grow in size, forcing officials to close portions of major roads and leading to health concerns due to plumes of thick, black smoke billowing into communities deep into Broward County in South Florida.As of Wednesda
Kolter Multifamily kicked off construction of its Live Local Act apartment project Alton Delray after landing $91.7 million in financing, records show. The Delray Beach-based developer scored the loan from U.S. Bank for the 386-unit multifamily development planned at 2101 South Congress Avenue in De
Both fires, the Quarry 2 and Well Fire, have burned over 15,000 acres of land.
Matthew Castillo is officially sworn in as the police chief of the city of Doral
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture. The Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction presented by He
Residents of a condominium complex near Doral are appealing for help after being stranded on upper floors for more than a month, with an out-of-service elevator.
President Trump warned he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave." The U.S. and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding remotely, a White House official said.
A proposed state tax amendment set for the November ballot has local officials and state leaders at odds over the future of municipal funding.The amendment aims to reduce property taxes by raising the homestead exemption—the value of a home shielded from non-school taxes—from $50,000 to
The Fightin’ Fish return to loanDepot park June 19-24 for Homestand #7, featuring a three game series against the San Francisco Giants (June 19-21) and a three-game set against the Texas Rangers (June 22-24). Fans can look forward to six days of community celebrations, giveaways, themed events, and
Airplane passengers are now able to travel in luxury before their flight at a South Florida airport. Miami International Airport opened its new private luxury terminal at the former Pan American Airways headquarters. Travelers can bypass the main airport, go through private Transportation Security A
When the Scottish fans arrive in Miami days before a thrilling game against Brazil, South Floridians are in for a wild couple of days. The Tartan Army, consisting of thousands of Scottish fans, is charging into the Sunshine State. Fans are expected to meet up at Ball and Chain in Little Havana, a Cu
The Miami Beach police showed a photo of the deflated soccer ball, and arrested a man after witnesses pointed him out.
The amendment aims to reduce property taxes by raising the homestead exemption—the value of a home shielded from non-school taxes—from $50,000 to $250,000 over the next two years.
The meeting caused pushback from parents.
The City of Doral has sworn in a new police chief. Matthew Castillo was sworn in on Wednesday alongside the newly minted Deputy Chief Jonathan Dweck. Castillo said he felt optimistic about the future of public safety in Doral under his leadership. “It’s our job as leader of this community to improve
In celebration of America’s big birthday, South Floridians can see several of the country’s founding documents in a new exhibit at the Museum of Miami. A story on fragile parchment paper with messy side notes, signatures of men we know and many we don’t, all tell a 30-year journey from colonies to t
World Cup fever is here to stay as a piece of street art celebrates Miami’s love for soccer. Inter Miami and Royal Caribbean unveiled on Wednesday a new mural along Calle Ocho, also known as Southwest Eighth Street, in Little Havana as part of the team’s “Miami Es Fútbol” campaign. The mural feature
“Lo Que Callan Los Hombres” (What Men Don’t Tell) Hosted by Carlos Anaya (@cafecitoespiritual) This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a conversation that goes beyond performance, titles, and image—into the truth behind the man. What happens after success? On this episode of Lo Que Callan Los Hombres, Carlo
The Florida Department of Transportation said that due to the reduced visibility from the heavy smoke in the area, all northbound lanes and southbound lanes of Krome Avenue have been closed between Tamiami Trail and Okeechobee Road.
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
Watch parties, immersive scavenger hunts and family-friendly events pair perfectly with specialty hotel offers designed to welcome soccer fans from around the world As the world’s attention turns to South Florida with the start of the 2026 World Cup, Miami Beach is inviting travelers to look beyond
Soccer superstar Lionel Messi pulled off an historic hat-trick during Tuesday’s World Cup match between Argentina and Algeria. A hat trick is when a single player scores three goals in a single game. Messi, who arrived in the Major League Soccer in 2023, worked his magic during Tuesday night’s match
Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida is proud to announce that 11 Girl Scouts from Miami-Dade and Monroe counties have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting. The honorees were recognized at Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida’s 2026 Highest Awards Ceremony on June 7 at the Jorg
As June marks Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, it is an important time for families to have open conversations about memory loss, cognitive decline, and the importance of early detection, especially within Hispanic and Latino communities where Alzheimer’s continues to have a growing impact. Rese
A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy showed some home team pride during Uruguay’s World Cup match against Saudi Arabia. Deputy Silvia Nadal, who was born in Uruguay, was on a security shift at Miami Stadium for her home country’s match, Monday. At one point, she was seen clapping and singing along w
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged amid resurgent inflation, but nearly half of its policymakers said they would support a rate hike later this year.The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept the federal funds rate, which affects borrowing costs for consum
On this episode of The Prosperity Podcast, host Edwin Miller sits down with Ronald E. Frazier, Chairman and CEO of BAC Funding, for a powerful conversation on economic empowerment, business financing, and creating opportunities for growth. Ronald shares insights from his leadership journey and discu
Bass Pro Shops hooked Islamorada’s 27-acre Cheeca Lodge & Spa, adding the luxury fishing and sporting resort to its multi-billion-dollar portfolio. The outdoor retailer, led by Johnny Morris, acquired the property at 81801 Overseas Highway in the Upper Keys from Northwood Investors for an undisclose
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy was arrested this week after investigators accused him of molesting a teenage girl and showing her obscene material, authorities said. Manuel DeJesus Chavecodelgado, 42, was taken into custody Tuesday on three counts of lewd and lascivious mo
The City of Miami celebrated an important new chapter this week as Chief Edwin Lopez was officially sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the City of Miami Police Department. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts’ Ziff Bal
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
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez Announces More Than 5,600 Disabled Parking Permits Canceled 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-d
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Stowers hit a two-run home run in the first inning off Phillies starter Andrew Painter, then a solo homer in the sixth innin
Steve Ross, the billionaire developer who is reshaping West Palm Beach, has set his sights on Boca Raton’s former IBM campus, the state’s largest single office complex, seizing on existing approvals for a mixed-use project. Ross is nearing closing on a deal to purchase the 1.7 million-square-foot Bo
Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.Stowers hit a two-run home run in the first inning off Phillies starter Andrew Painter, then a solo homer in the sixth inning for his seventh of
In December 2023, David Stern closed on his $1.8 million purchase of a unit at Amrit Ocean Resort, an oceanfront condo-hotel on Singer Island, a barrier island north of Palm Beach. The following year, he found himself in the courts, suing the developer and managers of the LLCs that built the two-tow
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