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One of Miami’s most popular pizzerias finally opens in Coral Gables
One of Miami's most popular pizzerias has just opened its first location in Coral Gables with its beloved pies like the "Star Luca."
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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...
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National Hurricane Center highlights area for potential tropical development off Florida coast
The National Hurricane Center has officially indicated an area in the northeastern Gulf with a low (20%) chance of tropical development over the next seven days.This graphic shows the tropical outlook over the next seven days. CBS News Miami The highlighted area of potential deve...
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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 ...
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5 South Florida hotel restaurants named among America’s best
Five South Florida spots are among the 100 best hotel restaurants in the U.S., including two waterfront favorites.
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Going down: BH Properties former Lincoln Road movie theater sued for lease enforcement
A plan to fill the vacant Lincoln Road Regal Cinema movie theater owned by Steve Gozini’s BH Properties with a museum is on the verge of falling apart, according to a recent lawsuit. Superhuman Museum of Modern Art, a concept spearheaded by former Miami Beach mayoral candidate St...
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Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves joins CBS News Miami to break down the new season's first week
We're less than a week into the new season of Big Brother, and there is already so much to break down and talk about. To help us do that, Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves joined CBS News Miami's Austin Carter to discuss what's been going on inside the house so far....
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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...
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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...
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Squeeze what? A Florida woman is the talk of her town with a racy license plate she got in the mail
A South Florida woman was surprised to receive a new license plate with her vehicle registration renewal that she feels carries an inappropriate message.Pompano Beach resident Nancy Dello Stritto, who is almost 77 years old, opened her mail to find a license plate reading "SQZ A5...
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Broward Black Caucus calls out Wasserman Schultz for lying on campaign trail
Group president Corey Shearer tells New Times Debbie Wasserman Schultz came to them in person to apologize.
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A South Florida father was detained by ICE while pumping gas. His family says he has a pending asylum case.
A South Florida family is pleading for the release of a Colombian father who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while on his way to work, despite having a pending political asylum application, according to his daughter.Maria Alejandra Betancur said her fathe...
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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...
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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...
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The best things to do with family in Miami in July
Graffiti classes, goat yoga, herping at Deering Estate, and more.
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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...
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La Goony Chonga’s Gordichii Gang takes over Miami convenience store
Ahead of the release of her new single "Gordichii," Miami's favorite Chonga celebrates her 305 roots in the song's music video.
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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...
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The people demand an annual Tartan Army weekend in Miami
A new petition with hundreds of signatures calls for a yearly Scot takeover.
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Saharan dust keeping South Florida mostly dry, but temperatures continue to skyrocket
The chances of seeing showers and thunderstorms in South Florida remain low due to Saharan dust, but temperatures are continuing to rise with feels-like temperatures nearing 110 degrees on Wednesday afternoon leading to heat advisories....
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Tips to enjoy relaxation, self-care without breaking the bank while Making Ends Meet
CBS News Miami is giving you some solutions on Making Ends Meet, so if you need some relaxation and self-care without breaking the bank, you’re in luck because Miami Spa Month is in full swing with some epic deals to help you save cash....
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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...
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Broward shooting investigation centered around SUV near Fort Lauderdale
A shooting investigation is taking place near Fort Lauderdale as Broward deputies focus their attention on an SUV with bullet holes in it as well as shattered glass. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has breaking details....
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Curtain is set to rise on Coconut Grove Playhouse makeover
The Coconut Grove Playhouse project is moving forward with new neighborhood protections aimed at balancing the return of the historic theater with residents’ concerns. The Miami City Commission last week granted Miami-Dade County’s appeal of zoning waivers needed to advance the C...
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Turnabout: County may fine itself if it misses same-day permits deadlines
Miami-Dade’s Policy Council this week advanced legislation to speed permitting for homeowners by requiring the county to establish a same-day permitting program for some residential applications while imposing financial penalties on itself if those deadlines are missed because of...
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County employees to undergo cybersecurity training
Citing cyber threats to county systems, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has ordered all county employees and contractors who have access to county computer systems to complete two cybersecurity training courses by Dec. 4. This story is premium content for our subscribers on...
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New residential building to house Crystal Academy
A new development that would permanently house Crystal Academy in Coral Gables is moving forward with the city commission’s approval. The proposed Crystal Residences development at 110 Phoenetia Ave. would be a nine-story, 1.47-acre mixed-use project incorporating 16 ground-floor...
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Vote on airport lease for Miami Heat Store gets bounced again
Once again, a committee has without explanation bounced from its agenda a vote on a new lease for the Miami Heat Store that would be more favorable to the county. The store has paid month-to-month rent in Miami International Airport since its 2011 contract for the site expired. T...
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Coral Gables office portfolio due a massive makeover
The Ponce, a 365,000-square-foot office portfolio in the heart of Coral Gables, was acquired by a partnership among Intalex, Itero and Greenwall. The partnership says it plans to invest more than $30 million to upgrade and renovate the property, currently valued at $97.8 million,...
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More money pumped into replacement of Venetian Causeway bridges
Miami-Dade is pumping $3 million more into replacement of the bridges on the scenic Venetian Causeway in order to relocate water and sewer mains along the bridge that links Biscayne and San Marco islands to keep the overall project heading toward a scheduled completion beyond 203...
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Filming in Miami: July 16, 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. Kino-mo, London. Comm...
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FYI Miami: July 16, 2026
ENDANGERED LAND BUY: Miami-Dade County is on the verge of buying 10 acres sitting within the South Dade Wetlands Project to help conserve environmentally endangered lands. The county will pay $3.5 million for the property at Southwest 344th Street and Southwest 169th Avenue to th...
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Storm chances could increase this weekend in South Florida
The heat continues as rain chances increase
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Family wants answers on father detained by ICE in Doral
This comes as a man from St Augustine was killed after fleeing from ICE agents.
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Florida executes its oldest death row prisoner for killing woman he met at New Year's Eve party
Florida put to death one of its oldest prisoners in its history on Tuesday, a 74-year-old convicted murderer who was one of three older inmates scheduled for execution within the span of a month in the nation's busiest death penalty state.Dennis Sochor was pronounced dead at 6:16...
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Miami-Dade man sentenced to 15 years in jail after violating probation for 2019 murder of rising football star
A man who was previously spared a lengthy prison sentence for the fatal shooting of his friend is now headed to prison after violating his probation, according to a ruling in Miami-Dade circuit court.Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Ellen Sue Venzer expressed deep disappointment in 23-ye...
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South Florida outdoor workers feel the effects of extreme summer heat and frequent heat advisories
As South Florida continues to endure a stretch of extreme summer heat, frequent heat advisories are prompting residents and city officials to take precautions against rising temperatures.At Snyder Park in Fort Lauderdale, pet owners have been flocking to the water to help their d...
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Health officials lift water advisory for 3 beaches in Miami-Dade
Health officials have given the all clear for three South Florida beaches. The Florida Department of Health says Golden Beach, Bark Beach and North Shore Ocean Terrace are now safe for swimming and other water-related activities. Samples taken over the past few days showed high l...
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Doctor charged with manslaughter over a year after woman died during psychedelic retreat in Miami Beach
A doctor accused of administering drugs during a psychedelic treatment ceremony in Miami Beach that resulted in a woman's death is facing a manslaughter charge, more than a year after the incident occurred.Dr. Samuel Lee, 44, was arrested on a second-degree felony manslaughter ch...
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Rain chances could increase in South Florida amid a dry summer
June and July were unusually dry with quiet rain activity but rain chances could slightly go up.
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Mother of woman killed in police involved shooting speaks out after lawsuit filing
The lawsuit is alleging that Miami Police and FDLE has not completed their investigation over a year after the shooting.
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Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France
In a match Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. It marks Spain's second-ever appearan...
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Outdoor workers in South Florida are struggling to beat the heat
Antwon Smith, an employee with Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation, recently experienced symptoms of heat exhaustion while working at a city park.
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Miami Beach hollistic doctor accused of killing woman found inside wellness house
Dr. Samuel Lee, 44, was arrested on a second-degree felony manslaughter charge in connection with the February 10, 2025, death of Tina Sodhi, according to an arrest warrant obtained by CBS News Miami....
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12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.Attorneys general from the 12 states, led by California A...
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Miami Gardens officials host groundbreaking ceremony for planned renovations at Walt Frazier Park
Miami Gardens officials announced some exciting new park projects. Miami Gardens Mayor Rodney Harris was joined by several city council members at Walt Frazier Park for a groundbreaking ceremony, as major renovations are underway. Officials say they are nearing the completion on ...
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South Florida woman received a license plate number with a racy message
Pompano Beach resident Nancy Dello Stritto, who is almost 77 years old, opened her mail to find a license plate reading "SQZ A55."
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PTM Partners, Peacock launch subsidy-free workforce housing platform
Florida-based PTM Partners and Peacock Capital launched Inception Housing, a platform designed to deliver lower-cost housing without relying on government aid. The venture targets middle-income renters earning between 80 and 120 percent of the area median income, cutting developm...
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Spanish fans in South Florida elated after Spaniards beat France to punch ticket to World Cup final
Spanish fans across South Florida are over the moon after Spain’s decisive 2-0 victory over top-ranked France to advance to the World Cup final. Tuesday’s match was viewed by many as the final before the final, with Spain’s overwhelming defensive schemes proving too much for a de...
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Mother of woman killed in 2025 Wynwood crossfire demands answers
After a year of heartbreak and fighting for answers, a grieving mother is speaking out on the tragic incident that left her innocent daughter killed as she was celebrating her birthday. Twenty-eight-year-old Evelyn Valdes was sitting in traffic outside a night club in Miami when ...
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Broward man arrested for sexually exploiting 6 children in multiple states after Snapchat tip, police say
A Florida man is facing dozens of felony charges after investigators said he used social media to sexually exploit children across several states.Keysean Mash, 23, was arrested by the Lauderhill Police Department following an investigation that began in April, when the National C...
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Miami Gardens man on probation for murder faces jail time for violating terms
Jatwan Phillips is accused of renting a car involved in another murder scene.
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Here’s how Florida’s aging condo stock fared post-Surfside
The majority of aging condo buildings requiring the most work in the years since the deadly Surfside condo collapse are located in South Florida, a new report shows. The state’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability compiled and analyzed data collected b...
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Gov. DeSantis's designated list of "terror groups" put on hold, Florida court rules amid Islamic group's lawsuit
A lengthy list of groups designated by the state as "domestic terrorist organizations" is on hold until state law enforcement establishes regulations to implement the changes from a new state law.The state on Monday requested additional time to respond to the Council on American-...
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Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final. The Spanish team managed a sixth shutout in seven games so far, winnin...
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Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday. A day after his 19th b...
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Progress Residential scores $385M refi for resi portfolio amid federal housing act
Progress Residential, one of the nation’s largest owners of single-family rental homes, landed a $384.7 million refinancing backed by a multi-state residential portfolio that includes homes in Broward County. Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company provided the loan to the Scottsdale, Ari...
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TFG International expands to South Florida amid wealth migration
Luxury real estate group TFG International is following its clients east as wealthy Californians plant flags in South Florida. The group, co-founded by broker Tomer Fridman, is establishing a presence in Miami through ONE Sotheby’s International Realty to create a bi-coastal oper...