A NEWS RELEASE FROM SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER ROBERTO J. ALONSO, DISTRICT 4 Miami-Dade County School Board Member Roberto J. Alonso has been awarded the 2026 President’s Award by the Florida School Boards Association. Presented by FSBA President Angie Gallo, the award recognizes Alonso’s leadership and co
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Today is a tough day for a Pinecrest family as we hit the 10 year mark since the Pulse Nightclub shooting. Jerry Wright was one of 49 people killed and another 53 i injured when a gunman opened fire.
Iran's foreign minister said a deal has "never been closer" and that the details of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. will be shared publicly "in due course."
A visitor in the Everglades National Park was forced to take a hands-on approach with a python. The man called authorities for help, and instead of thanking him, he was hit with a fine for protecting the park. The wild encounter happened along a trail in Shark Valley when Yatir Nitzany, who had been
Community members showed up at last night’s zoning hearing to oppose the plan.
The federal government addressed concerns of the presence of ICE agents at the game.
A plan to avoid splitting the Black vote in Florida's District 20 by narrowing the field of candidates has fallen apart.Luther Campbell, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Dale Holness, and Elijah Manley had discussed one or two of them bowing out of the race but could not decide who that should be by the
His bond was set at $50,000
Corey Hutterli was granted $150,000 bond.
Miguel Diaz-Canel announced new economic reforms for international businesses in the island.
A massive build up of seaweed across South Florida beaches is keeping beachgoers out of the water. Quinton, from Indiana, is far from the only person noticing it. Some determined swimmers had to climb over the piles of seaweed just to reach the water in Dania Beach, Friday. “You smell it, not pleasa
Join the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women in celebrating 55 years of leadership, legacy, and impact. This special summer mixer brought together community leaders, advocates, and supporters for an evening of connection, celebration, and purpose. Proceeds from this event will support outreach, e
As several fans prepare to make their way to Miami Stadium to watch the World Cup, there’s a few important details to know before you go. On Monday, Saudi Arabia will take on Uruguay in the first of seven different matches scheduled to take place at Miami Stadium. While residents across South Florid
Miami real estate developer George Pino is standing trial in a case stemming from a 2022 boat crash in Biscayne Bay that killed one of his daughter's teen friends and left another passenger with life-altering injuries. Pino faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in connection with the crash
Ahead of the first FIFA World Cup match at Miami Stadium, officials gave 7News a look inside the transformed stadium for the big game. The stadium located in Miami Gardens is home to seven World Cup games, starting with a Monday night match between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. 7News captured workers pu
A NEWS RELEASE FROM SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER ROBERTO J. ALONSO, DISTRICT 4 Miami-Dade County School Board Member Roberto J. Alonso has been awarded the 2026 President’s Award by the Florida School Boards Association. Presented by FSBA President Angie Gallo, the award recognizes Alonso’s leadership and co
On May 20, 2026, we all witnessed history in the making. The United States Department of Justice stood at Miami’s Freedom Tower to announce federal charges connected to the 1996 murder of four Americans who served as pilots for the Brothers to the Rescue organization. For many, it was a long-awaited
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, South Miami residents can mark the occasion with an all-day Fourth of July celebration at one of the city’s most beloved neighborhood gathering spots. On Saturday, July 4, Deli Lane Café & Tavern will host a full day of live music, festive entertainment,
If your summer plans need a bit more sunshine and a lot of rosé. We may have found your new favorite hangout. A new beach club is making waves on Miami Beach with an hour that comes with bubbles! There’s a new beach club in town and trust us, you’ll want in! Chef Gaston Javier: “Salud! And welcome t
The U.S. Men's National Team kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign Friday on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It's the first time in 32 years that the U.S. is hosting the World Cup, this time as one of three host nations alongside Canada and Mexico. The U.S. men's team &mdash
CAR-T cells must overcome cancer’s many defenses in order to mount an effective attack. Lulu Perez, CC BY-SA Charles J. Dimitroff, Florida International University and Lee Seng Lau, Florida International University You might think of cancer as a mass of rogue cells that grow uncontrollably. But canc
(CNN) — The Ultimate Fighting Championship is taking over swaths of the nation’s capital, with the headline cage matches set to take place at the White House on Sunday. A massive arched lighting grid, which the UFC calls “The Claw,” has been constructed on the South Lawn, complete with stands and th
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, South Miami residents can mark the occasion with an all-day Fourth of July celebration at one of the city’s most beloved neighborhood gathering spots. On Saturday, July 4, Deli Lane Café & Tavern will host a full day of live music, festive entertainment,
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday to pay $4.1 million to a Miami-Dade County man who lost a leg in 2021 when he was hit by a county bus.Known as a claims bill, the measure is tied to a legal concept called "sovereign immunity," which caps payouts from state and local government agencies in l
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Vicki Lopez today announced the endorsements of Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz and the Florida Professional Firefighters, further strengthening the growing coalition of public safety leaders supporting her campaign. Sheriff Cordero-Stutz, Miami-Dade County’s fi
A North Miami man was arrested Thursday after police said he stabbed a resident at an independent living facility multiple times, leaving the victim critically injured and requiring emergency surgery. James Mackenzie, 53, faces an attempted murder charge in connection with the June 11 stabbing at a
A Florida woman is facing felony battery and disorderly conduct charges after being accused in a slew of disturbances, including yelling at people, stripping down to her underwear in public and spitting in the face of a deputy – twice. The deputy's response, seen on bodycam video slapping the
Pompano Beach has woken up to a building boom. The once-sleepy beach town is seeing a surge in new developments as an influx of luxury projects reshape the city’s landscape. Developers have made Pompano Beach the new horizon, bringing brands like the Ritz-Carlton and Waldorf Astoria to the coast, wh
Changes are on the way this weekend as both temperatures and rain chances rise in South Florida, making it feel a lot like June. High pressure near Florida and over the Gulf waters will usher in hotter and lighter winds to the region. This lack of a breeze will make it feel even worse with widesprea
Denver Public Schools superintendent Alex Marrero has announced that he has applied for the same position at Miami-Dade County Public Schools. In a letter, Marrero stated, "This is not a decision I made lightly and is not one intended to diminish or disregard the great success we've shared in DPS du
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Offers Latest Technologies in Laser Vision Correction Ellen Koo, M.D., is a corneal specialist and Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. For more information on vision correction surgery click here or visit the UHealth Collective. MEET ETHAN
It's going to be a hot and steamy Friday across South Florida with high temperatures in the 90s during the afternoon and feels-like temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s when you factor in the humidity.There is a moderate heat health risk on Friday for sensitive groups.The FIFA Fan Festival weekend
CLEVELAND (AP) — FBI agents have searched the office of an Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts, seizing documents and computer files, a board member of the organization said Friday. It’s the latest action by the Trump administration connected to voting or election operations in the s
In the early morning of a Thursday in January, more than $17 million of funds disappeared from the escrow account of a prominent real estate law firm in Palm Beach. Now, the law firm is suing the bank for the unrecovered funds, according to a lawsuit obtained by The Real Deal. Attorneys Guy Rabideau
Billionaire Paul Singer’s hedge fund has joined forces with a company led by former Starwood Capital Group executive Keith Evans to acquire the Mayfair House Hotel & Garden in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood for $69.4 million from Brookfield Asset Management, records show. An entity tied to West
Alexandria, Virginia — A federal judge on Friday continued to block the Justice Department's nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the Trump administration's claims that the controversial program is not moving forward.U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema gran
Jurors watched body camera footage of real estate developer George Pino speaking with a first responder in the aftermath of a deadly 2022 boat crash, as the real estate developer’s trial moved into its fifth day. After court resumed at around 11 a.m. on Friday, the new bodycam video was shown. The f
A young man accused in a deadly hit-and-run in Hialeah appeared in court. Leonel Lejandro Laferte stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge David Young, Friday morning. Young found probable cause for the 21-year-old suspect. He will remain under house arrest if he posts bond, which was set at $50,
To prevent the New World Screwworm from infesting Florida, the state is blocking rescue dogs and cats coming from Texas and New Mexico.The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) issued an emergency rule Wednesday prohibiting the importation of shelter and rescue dogs and cat
From al fresco buffets to ones with rooftop views, here are the 12 best bottomless brunches in Miami as of June 2026
In its place, Griffin proposes 300 apartments and a parking garage with more than 1,400 spaces.
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