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A federal appeals court Tuesday kept in place a district court's preliminary injunction on Florida's law banning "woke" instruction at public universities.The 2-1 ruling from the three-judge panel on the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found Florida's assertion that it could c...
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Nahla Capital moved one step closer to securing approval for tweaks that will allow the developer to increase the size of the proposed Raleigh Miami Beach, a Rosewood-branded luxury condo and hotel project that’s been in the works for years. Nahla acquired the 3-acre oceanfront a...
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FIFA said Tuesday it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed with a fan in the stands during the World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde on Friday.IShowSpeed was livestreaming the game and could be heard asking a fan in an Argentina jersey...
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Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested on drug possession charges in Alabama after police say they pulled him over for erratic driving and found marijuana and meth in his vehicle.It's the latest legal trouble for the ex-Tallahassee mayor, who narro...
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After briefly considering buying and retrofitting an existing building into a city hall, Fort Lauderdale reverted to its original plan to develop from the ground up. Commissioners voted 3-2 on Thursday in favor of having a developer build a $217.1 million city hall, which would c...
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Under the leadership of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County continues to earn national recognition for innovation in government. The County’s Strategic Procurement Department (SPD) has been awarded the 2026 National Procurement Institute (NPI) Achievement of Excellence ...
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Families, first responders, and community members came together for another successful Talk with a Cop event at Charlie’s Ice Cream, creating an afternoon filled with fun, conversation, and community connection. The event featured members of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Miami...
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Writing may begin in solitude… in a dimly lit room with a cup of Starbucks (or perhaps a glass of Woodford Reserve) in one hand, and a trusty pen in the other. But no writer succeeds alone. That idea was at the heart of the inaugural episode of the South Florida Writers Roundtabl...
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The Waldorf Astoria is set to take over the branding and operations of the W South Beach, whose hotel portion will close for renovations Aug. 20. The renovation includes 348 redesigned oceanfront guest suites, a new lobby and Peacock Alley, upgraded dining venues, an enhanced spa...
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July has always been one of my favorite months of the year. It’s a season of long summer days, family gatherings, vacations, and celebrating our nation’s independence. This year feels even more special as America marks its 250th anniversary, communities continue enjoying the exci...
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Watch the Michael Miller Show! For more shows, visit: communitynewspapers.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 updates, and lifestyle featu...
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BH Group and Apollo Companies bought out Related Group’s stake in an Aventura development site slated for a mixed-use project, The Real Deal has learned. The Aventura City Center project at 2999 Northeast 191st Street is approved for a residential tower, a hotel and 26,000 square...
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Giovanni Junqueira Garotti will soon celebrate breaking a Guinness World Record. The dietetics and nutrition major spent the last two years completing six Ironman triathlons on six continents. He was aiming to become the youngest person ever to do so, but halfway through his purs...
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Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium) has the highest concession prices among the FIFA World Cup host cities, but are we surprised?
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The Miami Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has changed numbers upon joining the team. Instead of wearing his usual number 34, which he’s done for his entire 13-year NBA career, he’ll now rock the number 7 for the Heat. The team has stated that shoppers who have already ordered a Gian...
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A home flip with an upside of $700,000 led Palm Beach County’s luxury market last week, landing a contract at an asking price of $12.5 million. Buyers signed 16 contracts totaling $92 million in asking dollar volume between June 29 and July 5, according to the weekly report by Do...
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Opening Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Hallandale Beach After enrapturing New England hearts and appetites with five locations throughout Boston, Bakey, the bakery and café renowned for handcrafted baked goods and its one-of-a-kind babka (all of it built upon the philosophy of “Love, ...
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Mexico said Tuesday it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, in the latest flareup of diplomatic tensions over Washington's war on cartels. The inquiry comes after the FBI displayed in...
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DAPHNE, Ala. (AP) — Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested on drug possession charges in Alabama after police say they pulled him over for erratic driving and found marijuana and meth in his vehicle. It’s the latest legal trouble for the ex-Tallaha...
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The fate of an iconic Miami landmark is at stake after decades of abandonment. The Miami Marine Stadium building holds decades of history, and now its fate lies in the hands of Miami voters. For the first time in years, the doors to the historic stadium were opened and offered a ...
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Five women were arrested after they were accused of offering to perform sex acts in exchange for money at South Florida massage parlors.
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Studies suggest that PFAS, otherwise known as "forever chemicals" have been linked to cancer and other diseases, and it's even found in fire stations.Florida is now taking on this possible health hazard to firefighters in a new law.Hialeah Fire Rescue trainer Eric Johnson said fi...
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Fans of Argentina’s national soccer team gathered at a popular restaurant in Miami Beach to watch and then celebrate the big win for their team in the Round of 16 match against Egypt. 7News cameras captured a full house at the Manolo location along Collins Avenue in North Beach, ...
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Fans of Argentina’s national soccer team gathered at a popular restaurant in Miami Beach to watch them square off against Egypt in the World Cup. 7News cameras captured a full house at the Manolo location along Collins Avenue in North Beach, just after noon on Tuesday. The hotspo...
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South Florida could see more scattered showers and storms on Tuesday afternoon, and while it remains hot and humid, it’s starting to look like it could be even hotter next week....
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WLRN Public Media | By WLRN News Staff 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. Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins and Miami City Commissi...
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Former Democratic Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum was arrested on drug charges in Alabama.
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Be among the first to hear the singer's seventh album before its official release. Find out how to RSVP for the free Miami listening event.
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Texas roadside sensation Buc-ee's inches closer to South Florida with four massive new stores coming to the Sunshine State by 2029.
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The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating those who were involved in violent street takeovers that took place over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, including one in which a person launched a firework at a deputy. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor ha...
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That would've been enough to get her three tickets to Saturday's Argentina vs Cape Verde game in Miami.
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One Miami venue is still handing out the popular souvenirs, which are selling for upwards of $100 on the secondary market.
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WLRN Public Media | By Natalie La Roche Pietri 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. South Florida school districts have again ...
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The team behind a popular Coral Gables steakhouse is opening a waterfront restaurant in Miami with a swanky bar on the bay.
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Frozen blueberries sold at Publix grocery stores in Georgia, Florida, and Southern states have been recalled as federal agencies investigate a possible E. coli contamination.The Chilean company Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A has recalled the GreenWise-brand organic blueberries a...
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The event will happen on July 26 featuring Alexa Lash, Eddy Gatoe, Oscar Sardiñas, and others.
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An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy is back home recovering after losing his hand in an alligator attack in Florida last month, according to officials.One of the boy's family members said he had just caught a fish with his dad before the alligator attacked."Brody's father jumped into...
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Palm Beach County has $81 million in low-interest loans to issue for affordable and workforce housing, and some of South Florida’s wealthiest real estate players are in line for the financing. The county commission is set to vote Tuesday on the funding, which would help finance 1...
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The Cadillac Escalade makes an impression that cannot be ignored. The 2026 Escalade Platinum Sport is the top shelf version, again. This vehicle is enormous, 211.9 inches of unapologetic American real estate on wheels, riding on 24-inch alloys. And yet this is the part that still...
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A Coconut Grove staple has closed after 15 years on Commodore Plaza, marking the end of an era for the evolving neighborhood.
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🏈🃏 What an incredible day for South Florida’s sports card community! Collectors, hobby enthusiasts, families, and local businesses came together to celebrate the opening of one of Miami’s newest destinations for sports cards, memorabilia, trading, and collectibles. The event sh...
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A failed $400 million Fisher Island deal sparked lawsuits, resignations, and an eminent domain battle.
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Officials in Hollywood said a body was pulled from a lake in Hollywood early Tuesday morning, and now an investigation is underway.Few details have been released, but Hollywood Fire Rescue said crews responded to the 1100 block of Sheridan Street to investigate a possible drownin...
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A real estate investment trust that’s liquidating its holdings still managed to snag a high-profile restaurant lease for a condo development in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood. Thomas and Kassidy Angelo, the father-daughter restaurateur duo behind the Michelin Guide-recognized Dan...
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The Fourth of July holiday weekend turned dangerous as separate lightning strikes injured a lifeguard who volunteered to work on the holiday, as well as a sheriff's deputy about an hour away.The lifeguard said he was lucky to be alive after surviving the indirect lightning strike...
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🏆 Residential: The highest-priced home sale to hit records was in Coral Gables, where a trust dropped $41.6 million on a 9,100-square-foot mansion at 8565 Old Cutler Road. The seller was 8565 Old Cutler LLC, which purchased the property in 2022 for $38 million. The home, markete...
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Another heat advisory will be in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade counties as "feels like" temperatures soar to around 105 Tuesday afternoon.The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday as these areas could experience these elevated heat index values for at l...
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It's going to be another hot and humid day in South Florida as feels-like temperatures across the region soar to about 105 degrees on Tuesday afternoon. As a result, heat advisories will once again be in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade counties this afternoon....
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A lightning strike set a vehicle on fire in a Miramar neighborhood Monday afternoon, creating a dangerous situation after firefighters discovered the car was parked above a natural gas leak.The fire happened around 1 p.m. in the 6600 block of Dahlia Drive. Multiple agencies, incl...
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A family is mourning the death of a 2-year-old boy who was hit by a car and died on Monday afternoon. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has the latest.
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For 25 years, the Embrace Girls Foundation has been helping young girls across South Florida succeed in the classroom and beyond. The non-profit continues to empower thousands of students through education, mentorship, and community support."We are a year a year-round program, an...
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For 25 years the Embrace Girls Foundation has been helping young girls across South Florida succeed in the classroom and beyond. CBS News Miami’s Najahe Sherman shows us how the nonprofit continues to empower thousands of students....
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FIFA is being criticized over its decision to lift the red card suspension for leading U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium on Monday night.The Union of European Football Associations, Europe's soccer governing body, said FIFA "cro...
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Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.The U.S. kicked off the match with the same starting XI as against Bo...
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The hidden owner of a waterfront lot in the exclusive Gables Estates community sold the property for $41.6 million, likely breaking even or losing money on the investment. Property records show 8565 Old Cutler LLC, managed by Logan Gans, sold the 4.6-acre property at 8565 Old Cut...
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Thousands of netizens are mourning fashion influencer Briann Johnson, better known as Broward Barbie or Dreamdoll Brii.
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🌴 On this episode of Business Beyond the Beach, hosted by Brittnie Bassant, we welcome Commissioner Vicki Lopez, representing Miami-Dade County District 5, for an engaging conversation on leadership, economic development, and the future of South Florida. Together, they explore h...
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Tyler Herro wasted little time after being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, and listed his Pinecrest mansion for nearly $12 million the day his trade was finalized. Herro paid $10.5 million for the 9,500-square-foot house at 12900 Southwest 63rd Avenue in late 2022. The home has ei...
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Every designer starts somewhere, and for Miami Fashion Institute’s Class of 2026, that moment came under the lights of the historic Freedom Tower. On June 4, Miami Dade College’s Miami Fashion Institute (MFI), in partnership with Miami Fashion Week, presented its annual Graduate ...
