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Class of 2030: Aidan Herzog, future construction manager
idan Herzog first experienced FIU life as a high school student. He traveled from his hometown in Naples, Florida, to FIU’s Engineering Center to gain some real-world experiences through a construction management summer program, which is offered by the Moss School of Construction...
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TEMPLE JUDEA ASSEMBLES LEADING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TEAM TO REIMAGINE HISTORIC MORRIS LAPIDUS-DESIGNED CAMPUS
Temple Judea, the only Reform congregation in Coral Gables and one of South Florida’s longstanding Jewish institutions, has assembled an exceptional team to restore, renovate, and reimagine its historic Morris Lapidus-designed campus. ELM ARCH will serve as project architect, Red...
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, state emergency management officials speak in Miami
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in South Florida on Wednesday morning, his team announced.It's unknown what is being discussed, but DeSantis is being joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Jared Perdue.The news conference is b...
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Uber driver’s ‘wrongful incarceration’ in Miami Beach prostitution sting
This unlocks a new fear for South Florida Uber drivers.
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Truck driver dies after crashing into restaurant near Miami International Airport, deputies say
An investigation is underway in Miami Springs after deputies said the driver of a pickup truck died after crashing into the front of a restaurant near Miami International Airport early Wednesday morning.Few details have been released, but the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said depu...
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Coral Gables taps deputy to become city manager
Coral Gables city officials are moving forward with appointing José “Joe” Gómez as the next city manager. Currently serving as Coral Gables’ deputy city manager, Mr. Gómez will assume the city manager role Jan. 8, 2027, when current City Manager Peter Iglesias is scheduled to ste...
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In condo resales, lenders probing building behind the units
Miami-Dade’s condo resale market is showing signs of improvement, but buyers and lenders are looking more closely at the buildings behind the individual units. A buyer can qualify for a mortgage while the condo building itself does not meet a lender’s requirement, said Sandra “Sa...
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Boutique hotel judged a great future use of county courthouse
A boutique hotel with restaurants and a high-end penthouse could be one way to reuse Miami-Dade County’s historic courthouse, according to Zion Mass, founder and CEO of MASS Construction. Mr. Mass, a construction management and development advisor, said he expects that a develope...
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Allapattah lot action pending as Miami eases development rules
Miami’s long-sought redevelopment of the 18-acre General Services Administration (GSA) site in Allapattah remains in limbo months after officials said a request for proposals was ready to move forward, and the city has since eased requirements for the solicitation. As of Aug. 25,...
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Glass 53-story skyscraper to bring Edgewater 117 luxury residences
A new glass skyscraper is coming to the waterfront in Edgewater, bringing 117 luxury residences and a landscaped baywalk extension. OKO Lilli Tower will rise at 717 NE 27th St., on an inlet of Biscayne Bay. Developers 700 Edgewater Development LLC and 720 NE Street Propco LLC pla...
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Surge of moves into Coconut Grove settles into a steady influx
Coconut Grove continues to draw high-end residential buyers, even as the surge that followed the pandemic has settled into a steadier pace. New luxury projects, proximity to Miami’s business centers and the Grove’s mix of waterfront living, walkability, schools and restaurants ar...
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Miami-Dade’s construction hiring firestorm cools
A Miami-Dade construction firestorm that a year ago was propelling employment gains in rapid growth not seen across the rest of Florida or the nation as contractors struggled to find qualified workers has cooled, the latest data indicate. This story is premium content for our sub...
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Filming in Miami: August 27, 2026
These film permits were issued last week by the Miami-Dade Office of Film & Entertainment, (305) 375-3288; the Miami Beach Office of Film and Event Production Management, (305) 673-7070; and the City of Miami’s Office of Film & Entertainment, (305) 416-1072. Triage, Los Angeles. ...
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FYI Miami: August 27, 2026
TRANSIT RIDES REBOUND: Miami-Dade’s transit ridership rose 7.6% in June compared with June 2025, with a 54.1% gain for Metromover alone over its June 2025 use. Every mode of transit showed a gain, including a 0.6% gain in bus ridership that included 163,868 rides on Bus Rapid Tra...
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3 teens arrested in Miami-Dade airbag theft ring tied to more than 40 stolen Honda airbags, deputies say
Three people were arrested in connection with a vehicle airbag theft ring in Miami-Dade, with investigators looking for a fourth suspect, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office announced. Detectives with MDSO's Intracoastal Auto Theft Unit identified the suspects as three teens after de...
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Sushi restaurant in Coral Gables offers 13 course meal on Miami Spice menu
Miami Spice is the perfect excuse to try something new without breaking the bank. One Miami restaurant is trying to keep your tummy as full as your wallet, while serving up 13 courses! This spot is turning dinner into a full on foodie adventure with a menu that keeps you guessing...
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Museum of Discovery and Science adds screenings for ‘The Odyssey’ through Sept. 16
If you missed out on seeing “The Odyssey,” the Museum of Discovery and Science here in South Florida is giving you 10 more chances! Thanks to the record-breaking 62,000 tickets sold, the Christopher Nolan film is coming back to the AutoNation IMAX Theater. The screenings start Fr...
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Rain chances expected to cool temperatures down in South Florida
Storms and showers across South Florida will provide some relief from the heat.
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Wilton Manors center offers people with medical services and food amid affordability crisis
In south Florida, the affordability crisis is hitting those with chronic conditions who have higher medical bills especially hard.
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Republican candidate for Florida governor Byron Donalds selects Bryan Avila as running mate
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds made the announcement at an event in Miami on Tuesday.
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South Florida families concerned as districts weigh school closures: "I wouldn't want to go to another school"
School districts in Broward and Miami-Dade counties are evaluating dozens of campuses for potential closure next academic year as both districts grapple with significant declines in student enrollment.In Broward County, 10 schools have been identified for possible closure. The an...
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South Florida public schools could close come next year due to declining enrollment
A list of schools in both Broward and Dade are being considered to close.
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New video shows aftermath of hit-and-run crash between dirt bike rider and 11-year-old girl; rider remains on the loose
New cell phone video shows the aftermath of a hit-and-run crash between a dirt bike rider and an 11-year-old girl after a gathering turned into a police pursuit in Miami Beach. The incident took place on Saturday along the 700 block of Ocean Drive. The video shows police subduing...
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Three Miami-Dade County employees accused of trying to skip driver's license tests
Two of the employees were from Water and Sewer, while the third used to work for the Tax Collector's Office.