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Rain and showers could be incoming Friday across South Florida
The heat continues but rain chances will increase and change wind directions for the fire
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After World Cup semifinal losses, England and France prepare to battle it out for 3rd place at Miami Stadium
FIFA fever has reached an all-time high this weekend, but before Sunday’s final, France and England will battle it out for third place at Miami Stadium. The gold is out of reach for both European teams, but the bronze is still up for grabs, so on Saturday, the two countries will ...
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Florida’s largest Live Local Act project is bold. Its ambitious developer is controversial
Pablo Castro came into South Florida real estate with a bang. Over the past two years, the Spanish developer, who has never built in the U.S. and until recently had zero name recognition here, proposed Florida’s largest known multifamily complex, bought the site, secured approval...
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Wildfire smoke is driving terrible air quality in major cities as new plumes arrive from Canada
(CNN) — Thick, choking plumes of smoke from Canadas wildfires are pouring into major cities across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, bringing dangerous air quality to more than 100 million people. The polluted air will last through at least Saturday in some areas as new wa...
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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday warned co...
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Billionaire Ken Griffin eyes city-owned Brickell property in $3M deal
Billionaire Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin could scoop up one of Brickell’s oldest buildings, which sits across from the hedge fund’s future headquarters and is the only missing piece of his full city block. Miami city commissioners next week will consider selling a city-own...
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Video shows Miami-Dade deputies wrangling escaped cows behind Sweetwater strip mall
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies successfully wrangled a herd of approximately eight escaped cows back into a secure grassy area in Sweetwater on Thursday afternoon.Only small pieces of evidence remained on the ground following the animals' brief day out in the area off North...
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Massive cuts to iconic Coconut Grove banyan tree spark outrage: "I was just flabbergasted"
Residents in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood are demanding answers after a large banyan tree along a heavily traveled walkway was extensively cut back this week, prompting a city investigation and renewed debate about Miami's tree protection policies.The tree, located on priva...
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Everything you need to know about the World Cup final
(CNN) — What a semifinal we saw Wednesday. Utter heartbreak for England, but total elation for Argentina as it pulled off yet another late comeback to secure its place in the World Cup final. In truth, England will be left regretting its tactics in the second half, which gave the...
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Heat Remains the Main Story as Storm Chances Increase This Weekend
Heat remains the big story across South Florida with afternoon temperatures in the mid 90’s and heat index values reaching 105 to 108. Be sure to stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor activities during peak heating hours. A few scattered thunderstorms are expected this aftern...
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South Florida’s top deals: Waterfront Key Biscayne home sells for $18M
🏆 Residential: The top home sale to hit records was in Key Biscayne, where a waterfront property at 230 Harbor Drive changed hands for $17.5 million. The seller was Philippe Touret, chairman of the board of Nozin, which makes a nasal antiseptic, and the buyers were Jose Estrella...
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Scattered showers, storms possible as heat index could reach 110 degrees for parts of South Florida
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking the potential for scattered to widespread showers and storms as the workweek ends and the weekend kicks off.After a week that has been mostly dry, hot, and hazy, there is a return of significant rain chances across South Florida for Friday aftern...
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Feels-like temperatures in South Florida could hit up to 110 degrees as rain chances increase
Ahead of the possible rain, the NEXT Weather Team is tracking triple-digit heat with another Heat Advisory across metro Broward and Miami-Dade between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, July 17....
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How to help Venezuela: Miami benefit concerts and events
From concerts featuring local bands to national acts, these Miami events are raising money and collecting donations for victims of the recent Venezuela earthquake....
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Coconut Grove residents upset over large banyan tree being dramatically cut, reducing shade
The tree, located on private property, has long provided shade for pedestrians and visitors in the neighborhood. Neighbors said they were shocked when they saw workers dramatically trimming the tree....
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US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to start striking infrastructure to pre...
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Monkey with orange lips identified in Congo as newfound species
(CNN) — A new species of monkey with distinctive orange lips and a deep roaring call has been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Colobus congoensis, known to local people as Likweli, is just the fifth new monkey species scientists have identified in Africa in t...
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Deco’s Alex Miranda attends exclusive Fort Lauderdale premiere of ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX
If you’re going to watch Matt Damon fight a mythical creature and voyage on an epic journey in “The Odyssey,” there’s only one way to see it, large and in charge: IMAX! Deco’s Alex Miranda, who wants the body of a Greek God but loves movie popcorn way too much, is sipping somethi...
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Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a subject he’s long used to make unproven claims and deny his loss in the 2020 election. Trump’s speech presented alle...
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Parkland man accused in AI-generated child pornography case after tip from Grok, investigators say
A 25-year-old Parkland man is out of jail on bond after Broward Sheriff's Office investigators arrested him in a child pornography investigation that authorities say began with a tip from the artificial intelligence platform Grok.According to the Broward Sheriff's Office arrest r...
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Alligator nesting season alert & Broward County wildfire update: What Florida families need to know
With alligator nesting season underway, wildlife experts urge Floridians to watch for gators laying eggs near homes. Meanwhile, Broward County faces growing wildfire concerns, with over 800 acres burned after recent lightning strikes. Get the latest weather forecast, rain chances...
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Marco’s Pizza brings New York-style slices to South Florida
Pizza lovers have a new reason to make dinner plans. Marco’s Pizza is bringing an authentic New York-style pizza, they say, to South Florida. Food connoisseur Steve Shapiro checked out the new pie and learned a few tricks behind the counter. Let’s watch. New York-style pizza is k...
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Struggling to survive: Over half of Miami-Dade families are just one emergency from crisis
A new United Way report reveals that more than 50% of Miami-Dade families are living on the financial edge, unable to qualify for government aid despite working one or more jobs. Rising housing costs and medical emergencies, like the stroke that sidelined single mom Naomi Augusti...
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3 arrested in Miami-Dade driver’s test cheating scheme, police say
Police say hidden cameras and earpieces were used in a cheating plot at a Miami-Dade driver’s exam site. Three suspects face charges after allegedly feeding answers during the test, raising concerns about public safety....
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Deadly septic truck crash shuts down Florida Turnpike near Bird Road
A fatal rollover crash and massive fire closed all lanes of the Florida Turnpike for hours in Southwest Miami-Dade. Emergency crews rushed to the scene after a septic truck lost control and erupted in flames....
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Cows on the loose! Herd wanders Sweetwater before deputies step in
8 cows were spotted roaming near a Sweetwater strip mall, catching the attention of Miami-Dade deputies and locals. See how authorities wrangled the herd and fixed the fence to prevent another bovine breakout....
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Crews continue making repairs to water main rupture in Opa-locka which triggered sinkhole
Crews continue to work to repair a ruptured water main in Opa-Locka. A box truck got stuck in the hole on Wednesday when they ground opened up in the middle of the street off Northwest 135th Street and 42nd Avenue. The driver wasn’t hurt....
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South Florida community unites against gun violence after deadly shooting
Nearly two weeks after a tragic triple shooting claimed the lives of two young cousins, families and friends in Pompano Beach march for healing and call for an end to gun violence. Community leaders, loved ones, and police join together for a vigil and symposium, honoring the vic...
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Pompano Beach holds demonstration in honor of Dream Doll Brii, victims in Miramar triple shooting: "This is such a tragedy"
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.Loved ones, friends and city commissioners joined together as they planned to march wearing orange shirts from t...
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First-round pick and SoFlo native Jacob Lombard signs with the Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins introduced their first-round pick, Jacob Lombard, on Thursday. Lombard, who plays shortstop, was selected 14th overall in the first round and officially signed with the Marlins. The first-round pick previously played for Gulliver Preparatory School in Pinecrest....
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Faena Residences developers presell $30M penthouse for record price along Miami River
Shahab Karmely and Edgardo Defortuna’s joint venture presold a penthouse at their Faena-branded luxury condo development along the Miami River for $30 million, a record for the area on price as well as price per square foot. Karmely’s KAR Properties has long planned to develop th...
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“Animal House”: Brickell condo owners outraged by short-term rental goons
The Club at Brickell Bay used to be a quiet residential condominium in Miami’s financial district. But it’s taken on a new identity as the “Animal House” after many of its condos were converted to vacation rentals. Police reports describe a slew of illicit activities, including d...
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Heat Nation excited for start of Greek Freak era as Miami welcomes Antetokounmpo
It took a few more years later than Heat Nation would’ve liked but Giannis Antetokounmpo is now a part of the Miami Heat and fans can’t wait to see this new era for the franchise begin. Leading up to his official welcome during an introductory press conference at the Kaseya Cente...
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Heat fans get crash course on pronouncing Antetokounmpo after star’s arrival in Miami
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 N...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo gets a warm welcome to the Miami Heat, wants to follow Messi's path to success
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 ...
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Broward city looks to cut private contracts for public works maintenance ahead of property tax cut
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 in...
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Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug trials in South Florida despite not being FDA approved
A South Florida man was the first to receive the drug through Memorial.
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Miami Heat welcomes Giannis Antetokunmpo
Antetokunmpo got a very warm welcome from the team and fans.
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Miami-Dade College video vouyeur faces more charges as more victims come forward
MDSO believes Rishard Trivell Parsons has more victims, so they're asking the public to contact them
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Driver dead after truck accident on Florida's Turnpike causing all lanes to shut down, officials say
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...
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NFL’s Larry Ogunjobi turns investor with $16M spec home in Biscayne Point
Olumide Larry Ogunjobi is used to making big moves on the field in the NFL, but his latest play was in Miami’s luxury real estate market. The former Buffalo Bills defensive tackle marked his debut into luxury spec home development with the listing of his first project, in Miami B...
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Small Business Matters with Carlos Ribero | Carlos Sanchez of Miami Water Heater
On this episode of Small Business Matters, host Carlos Ribero sits down with Carlos Sanchez, President of Miami Water Heater, for an engaging conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a successful home service business. 💡 In this episode, we discuss: – The st...
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The BeStrong Intl. Show with guest, Sara Gibson, Co-founder & CEO of 20 Degrees
On this episode of The BeStrong Intl. Show, host Michelle Shirley welcomes Sara Gibson, Co-Founder and CEO of 20 Degrees, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, innovation, and creating meaningful impact through purpose-driven work. Sara shares her entrepreneurial journe...
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LeBron James isn't ready to reveal his next team, but says: "I won't hold you guys up too much longer"
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 wh...
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Giannis embraces pressure to bring title to Miami during introduction with Heat
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 ...
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If you could bring back one Miami restaurant, what would it be?
From Wolfie's and Rascal House to Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour and Arthur Treacher's, these Miami restaurants raised us in the 1980s.
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Alina Garcia, Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections
Alina Garcia, Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections The post Alina Garcia, Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections first appeared on Miami's Community News....
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Gade Tèt Ou with Dr. Flore: Candidate Minute with Renee Gordon, Dale Holness & Dr. Rudy Moise
On this special Candidate Minute edition of Gade Tèt Ou, host Dr. Flore Lindor Latortue welcomes Renee Gordon, Dale Holness, and Dr. Rudy Moise for a series of brief conversations about their backgrounds, priorities, and visions for the communities they hope to serve. Each guest ...
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Firms tied to Argentine soccer money probe bought four Miami-Dade properties
The FBI is reportedly investigating unusual financial transactions involving the Argentine soccer association, some of which are linked to a South Florida couple who bought $11 million worth of property in Miami-Dade County. Argentine theater producer Javier Faroni and his wife, ...
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NAACP Podcast Ep. 6| Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava
Join Harold Ford, President of the NAACP South Dade Branch, as he welcomes Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava for an informative discussion on the upcoming Miami-Dade County budget and the priorities shaping the county’s future. Mayor Levine Cava shares insights into th...
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Over half of Miami-Dade households struggle as cost-of-living crisis hits working family, report reveals
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 ...
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Steamy Stretch Continues But with Storms Possible Friday into the Weekend
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...
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LeBron James says he isn’t ready to reveal a decision on his future, doesn’t offer any hints
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 pla...
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Man arrested twice, faces new charges after MDC restroom recordings
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...
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Fans snag new Miami Heat Giannis Antetokounmpo merch at Kaseya Center
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 dr...
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Fans getting their hands on new Miami Heat Giannis Antetokounmpo merch at Kaseya Center in Miami
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...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s arrival in Miami brings championship aspirations
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 introd...
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Diddy’s infamous “freak-off” mansion sold in Miami Beach
Throughout the course of Diddy’s trial, prosecutors cited the Miami Beach home as a setting of his raunchy sex parties.
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The 10 most anticipated Miami restaurant openings this fall
From a waterfront Italian spot to a legendary New York bakery, here are the 10 Miami openings to get excited about this fall.
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AjMadison Examines The Evolution of Laundry to Meet Consumers’ Priorities in 2026
According to AJ Madison, the industry’s foremost appliance authority, representing over 150 brands, space-saving innovation, energy efficiency, and long-term value are reshaping the modern laundry room. Consumers are prioritizing efficiency, sustainability, and smarter design whe...