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Miami Heat to host news conference for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s introduction

On Thursday, South Florida will be saying “Welcome to Miami” to a new Heat star. Miami Heat officials will hold a news conference for two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. After a 13-year career with the Milwaukee Bucks, the former champion was traded to the Miami Heat in early...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 15, 2026

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Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1

ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi sent in the cross that sent Argentina to the World Cup final after another improbable comeback. Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Messi fed a pinpoint ball to substitute Lautaro Martinez in the second minute of injury ti...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 15, 2026

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Luxury “landmaxxing”: The billionaire push for private compounds

Buying mansions here and there is not enough for the uber-rich. “Landmaxxing,” or buying up adjacent properties to assemble sprawling private compounds, has been a major part of the ultra-luxury market this year, the Wall Street Journal reported. Compounds are increasingly in dem...

The Real DealJul 15, 2026

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Hegseth requires testosterone deficiency screening for service members over 30

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday the Pentagon will require service members over the age of 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiency annually. If they are recommended for treatment, they may choose to receive testosterone replacement therapy. "I'm authorizin...

CBS4 MiamiJul 15, 2026

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Shops at Sunset Place owner seeks taxing district to raise $149M

The long-awaited redevelopment of the Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami is seeking a nine-figure boost for the mixed-use project’s infrastructure. Midtown Development, led by founder Alex Vadia, is requesting Miami-Dade County’s approval to establish a special taxing district ...

The Real DealJul 15, 2026

safety

Teen home alone as 3 men break in and steal nearly $360k, police say

Three men were arrested after allegedly breaking into a home while a 14-year-old boy was inside and stealing more than $359,000 in cash from the master bedroom, according to police. The break-in happened Tuesday afternoon at a residence on SW 152nd Court, according to police. The...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 15, 2026

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Teen home alone as 3 mean break in and steal nearly $360k, police say

Three men were arrested after allegedly breaking into a home while a 14-year-old boy was inside and stealing more than $359,000 in cash from the master bedroom, according to police. The break-in happened Tuesday afternoon at a residence on SW 152nd Court, according to police. The...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 15, 2026

safety

Man hospitalized after being struck by stray bullet in NW Miami-Dade home

A man was taken to the hospital after he was struck by a stray bullet in Northwest Miami-Dade, authorities said. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene of the shooting at a home along the 5400 block of Northwest 199th Road, just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday. In...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 15, 2026

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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, East Miami hotel score refi totaling $546M

Fort Partners and Blackstone Real Estate separately landed nine-figure refinancing mortgages for hotels in Palm Beach and Brickell totaling $546 million. Blackstone Real Estate, led by Nadeem Meghji, secured $205 million from JPMorganChase for the East Miami hotel at 788 Brickell...

The Real DealJul 15, 2026

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Why staying in sports or clubs may help kids say no to alcohol

Middle schoolers who stayed consistently involved in extracurricular activities maintained stronger personal reasons to avoid drinking alcohol, according to a new study. Rather than tracking actual alcohol consumption, FIU Ph.D. student Ella Diab and the research team focused on ...

Community NewspapersJul 15, 2026

arts

The Moss Cultural Arts Center Heats Up This August

August at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center is anything but quiet. From sharp stand-up comedy and explosive rock to the elegance of flamenco, the innovation of contemporary dance, and the timeless piano-driven anthems of Billy Joel and Elton John, the Moss Center brings an ...

Community NewspapersJul 15, 2026

safety

Miami driver arrested weeks after deadly scooter hit-and-run

A 19-year-old driver was arrested Tuesday and charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash after allegedly striking and killing a scooter rider last month, then fleeing on foot, according to an arrest affidavit. According to the affidavit, the crash happened in the early morni...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 15, 2026

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Miami Autism Dad: Lucas Castillo on Growing Up as a Special Needs Sibling

On this episode of Miami Autism Dad, host Victor Antunez sits down with 13-year-old Lucas Castillo for an honest conversation about a role in special needs families that is often overlooked: the sibling. Lucas is the brother of Matthew, a child with special needs, and shares what...

Community NewspapersJul 15, 2026

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Michigan man charged in organized scheme involving stolen $116,000 watch in Miami

A Michigan man is facing felony charges after Miami police say he sold a stolen $116,000 luxury watch to a local jewelry store using false documentation. According to the affidavit, the case began Sept. 30, 2024, when a victim in California messaged an Instagram account for “Gall...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 15, 2026

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Asha Elias’ Miami Satire, the Power of Saying Yes, and Reading with Rochelle

On the latest episode of The Miami Book Hub Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Miami Beach author Asha Elias — on the eve of her wedding, no less — to talk books, satire, publishing, and why sometimes our very best intentions can bring out the very worst in us. Asha...

Community NewspapersJul 15, 2026

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Join Us for the Unveiling of Miami-Dade County’s Zero Waste Master Plan

Join the Miami-Dade Office of the Mayor and the Department of Solid Waste Management for a Press Conference and the Official Unveiling of Miami-Dade County’s Zero Waste Master Plan, along with an announcement highlighting the County’s continued partnership with the Greater Miami ...

Community NewspapersJul 15, 2026

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Miami Beach Celebrates Simón Bolívar y Las Americas Day

The City of Miami Beach will hold its eighth annual Simón Bolívar y Las Americas Day on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4 p.m. in Collins Park. The ceremony will take place in front of Bolívar’s Miami Beach monument at 21 Street and Collins Avenue. “Simón Bolívar’s vision was rooted i...

Community NewspapersJul 15, 2026

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Who Is Watching PortMiami?

PortMiami did not become one of the greatest ports in the world by accident. It took decades of vision, billions of dollars in investment, thousands of dedicated workers, and leaders who understood that Miami-Dade County needed a global gateway to compete. Today, PortMiami is the...

Community NewspapersJul 15, 2026

government

Preserving Our Neighborhoods Remains My Commitment

I spent years in Tallahassee as a lawmaker in the Florida House representing House District 113 — chairing budget committees, leading a probe into state agency spending, passing legislation that delivered real results for South Florida. I believe in fiscal discipline. But what Go...

Community NewspapersJul 15, 2026

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America at 250: Democracy, Education, and the Promise Still Being Kept

On July 4, 2026, the United States marked 250 years since 56 men in Philadelphia signed their names to a single sheet of parchment and declared something the world had never seen before: that government derives its legitimacy not from kings or conquest, but from the consent of th...

Community NewspapersJul 15, 2026

arts

Boca Raton mansion leads Palm Beach County contracts with $19M asking price

A Boca Raton mansion in the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club led Palm Beach County’s luxury market last week, landing a contract with a $19 million asking price. Buyers signed 13 contracts totaling $73 million in asking dollar volume between July 6 and July 12, according to a week...

The Real DealJul 15, 2026

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South Florida’s top deals: P. Diddy sells Star Island estate for $55M

🏆 Residential: The top home sale was on Star Island, where Sean Combs, aka P. Diddy, offloaded an 8,000-square-foot property at 1 Star Island Drive. The buyer was JFStar LLC, led by John A. Franklin of Virginia Beach, who purchased the six-bedroom, eight-and-a-half-bathroom home...

The Real DealJul 15, 2026

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Wagyu Picanha Crostini / The Wagyu Bar, Coral Gables

The Chef: Juan Pablo AbbasThe Restaurant: The Wagyu Bar, Coral GablesThe Dish: Wagyu Picanha Crostini Ingredients: For Crostini: American Wagyu Picanha 1 baguette, sliced into crostini pieces 1-2 ripe avocados, sliced chimichurri flaky salt olive oil For the Chimichurri: 1 cup fr...

WSVN 7 NewsJul 15, 2026