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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WSVN) — Researchers at the University of South Florida are trying to recover years of scientific work after a crack of lightning sparked a fire that destroyed a lab building on campus last month. Officials later determined a lightning strike ignited the fire that destroyed the
Crews are continuing to battle two large wildfires burning near the Florida Everglades that's sending thick plumes of smoke into communities across portions of Miami-Dade and Broward counties in South Florida.Two wildfires continue to burn in west Miami-Dade sending smoke into nearby communities on
On Thursday, June 25 in Coral Gables, Skinny Louie will host a one-day takeover by PNY (Paris New York), one of France’s most celebrated burger brands. The event is part of a transatlantic collaboration that will also see Skinny Louie travel to Paris in September for a takeover at PNY. Founded in Pa
A leaked member list offers a glimpse inside Thiel’s secretive Dialog network as the billionaire and Palantir expand their Miami presence.
Forecasters are monitoring the potential first tropical cyclone of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, saying it could develop into a fully formed storm on Wednesday and bring "life-threatening flash flooding."The National Hurricane Center dubbed the tropical disturbance Potential Tropical Cyclone O
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The New York to South Florida pipeline is extending to the residential brokerage industry, where Engel & Völkers franchise owner Donald Brennan acquired the Palm Beach office. Brennan, who owns franchises in Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey and the North Fork of Long Island, acquired the rights to th
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
Amigos Meet and Jolt Radio are teaming up for another beginner-friendly Vinyl DJ Workshop social experience.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S. to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matc
Another heat advisory has been issued on Wednesday for Broward and Miami-Dade counties from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. due to the feels-like temperatures that could reach up to 108 degrees when you factor in the humidity.The forecast high temperatures in South Florida on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. CBS News
South Florida will once again deal with dangerous heat, scattered afternoon storms, and lingering wildfire smoke concerns today. A Heat Advisory is in effect from Noon to 6 pm for Miami-Dade and Broward counties as heat index values climb between 104 and 108 degrees. High temperatures will reach the
🏆 Residential: Bal Harbour had the top home sale recorded in South Florida. An LLC led by smartphone mogul Samuel Ohev-Zion sold a home at 166 Bal Bay Drive for $26 million. The buyer was a company managed by Moses Strauss, a real estate investor, and interior designer Susan Strauss. Douglas Ellima
Heat advisories are in effect across portions of Miami-Dade and Broward in South Florida as feels-like temperatures soar to about 108 degrees this afternoon, and the extreme heat will be sticking around through at least the rest of the week.
This summer, Wynwood is giving soccer fans a reason to do more than watch the tournament. It is giving them a reason to explore and play their way through the neighborhood, one stop at a time. As Miami begins hosting matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the Bronze Medal Match, the Wynwo
Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) has announced that Florida 2-1-1 has been re-contracted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to support referrals for the statewide Summer BreakSpot initiative. JCS 211 Miami, provided by JCS for Miami-Dade and Monroe countie
Every Wednesday, CBS News Miami is giving you solution on Making Ends Meet. Starting today (June 17) and through Friday, June 19, you can test some of the latest health care products and devices without a single appointment or copay at the free World Health Expo in Miami.
The South Florida Youth Symphony (SFYSmusic.org.), fresh from winning a Gold Medal at the prestigious Young Bohemia 2026 Music Festival in Prague, Czechia, still is taking applications for its annual Summer Music Camp, June 22-July 17, at the Pawley Creative Arts Center on the Miami Dade College Nor
Standing at the edge of Biscayne Bay, the Freedom Tower is more than an architectural landmark. It is a living testament to what happens when freedom is taken away, and what is possible when it is restored. For thousands of Cuban exiles who passed through its doors in the 1960s, including my own par
This summer, First Church Miami welcomes neighbors and global visitors alike through “Our Summer of Soccer,” a series of community-centered gatherings celebrating the energy, diversity, and international spirit of Miami. Located at Biscayne Boulevard and NE Fifth Street steps from Bayfront Park, Bay
This Father’s Day, the Museum of Graffiti is giving dads a reason to get out of the house, and it won’t cost them a cent. The world’s first museum devoted to graffiti art is turning its “Art of Fútbol” exhibition into an afternoon of play, just as soccer fever takes hold of Miami this summer. […] Th
The Chef: Francesco CavarrettaThe Restaurant: Angela’s Bar & Kitchen, Coral SpringsThe Dish: Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina Ingredients Gnocchi Dough: 2 oz Yukon Gold potatoes, boiled and mashed 1 oz all-purpose flour Pinch of kosher salt Flora Alternative: Flora Potato Gnocchi Classic, Flora Potato Gnocch
Miami Music Project celebrated Haitian Heritage Month through a special performance by its Little Haiti Debut Orchestra during “Lakay PAMM: Living Beyond Borders” on May 8 at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). Presented in collaboration with Route 1804 Foundation and PAMM, the event transformed the muse
A bronze statue of Glenn Curtiss, who founded Miami Springs in 1926, will be unveiled along with a monument on Aug. 22 in the Town Square as part of the city’s Centennial Celebration. The statue was the brainchild of Miami Springs City Councilmember Jorge Santin, who recognized an opportunity to hon
The Coral Gables Woman’s Club (CGWC) shared proceeds from its monthly Gringo Bingo fundraiser this month with the American Diabetes Association in memory of Jessenia Francisco, a beloved longtime member whose mother, the late Mirey Kilmon, and aunt, Charo Bolanos, both served as past presidents of t
Fire crews are continuing to battle two large wildfires burning near the Florida Everglades in west Miami-Dade that is sending smoke into communities as far as Broward County, leading to air quality concerns. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has new detials.
Kansas City, Mo. — Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its 2026 Men's World Cup opener against Algeria.Then he scored a
Florida summers aren’t just hot – they are getting hotter. New research from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences shows the number of 91-degree days has steadily increased over the past six decades, with even more extreme heat expected in the years ahead. Those longe
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez recently announced that his office had audited 40,992 disabled parking permits and canceled 4,707 permits as part of a new data-driven fraud detection and compliance initiative. The review includes cross-checking permits against official records and i
The GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club recently concluded another successful year of service with its annual Installation and Awards Dinner, recognizing outstanding members and installing its 2026-28 leadership team. Among the evening’s highlights was the presentation of the prestigious Gloria Burns Lea
There’s a version of the Hummer that lived in Miami’s collective memory as pure excess – a chrome-trimmed status symbol crawling down Biscayne Boulevard at 12 miles per gallon, burning fossil fuels with a kind of aggressive joy. That truck didn’t disappear; it just went electric, got smarter and lea
This summer, New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton delivers her most sweeping and emotionally resonant novel yet, drawing on her origins in romance while offering readers a story rooted in a vivid moment in American history. An Infinite Love Story (Berkley Trade Original; on sale July 7,
Excitement filled the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County’s Knight Concert Hall on Saturday, May 16, as more than 130 students from 17 Miami-Dade County high schools took center stage for the inaugural Arshties Showcase. Formally known as the Arsht High School Musical
Miami-Dade has added more than $7 million to two vital contracts as it works to replace the Coconut Grove Playhouse with a much smaller theater while retaining a restructured version of its historic façade. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Unlock the full story and the entire
Doral officials got the chance to see what a revitalized Miami International Mall would look like, consisting of three-phase, six-story residential components. At last week’s city council meeting, Greystar Development got the green light to move forward with a “mall mixed-use district” designation f
A long-sought waterpark plan beside Zoo Miami that had struggled for years with the Miami tiger beetle, Bartram’s scrub hairstreak, Carter’s small-flowered flax and threats to Miami-Dade County’s pine rocklands has finally succumbed not to wildlife but to the courts. County officials last week annou
County commissioners on Tuesday ended a long and contentious battle and agreed to open a seven-story, 181,000-square-foot mental health center that has been fully built, renovated and certified for occupancy since 2023 but has sat empty due to concerns about operating costs. The commission vote was
A planned new private passenger lounge at Miami International Airport could yield $93.8 million in revenue to the county’s Aviation Department over 15 years by offering upper-end pre-flight service to all airport passengers. A Texas-based firm, AD Partnership, bested six other applicants in bidding
A bill to make gold and silver coins legal tender in Florida reached Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk last week. If signed, Florida would join a growing list including 10 other states that have passed similar legislation. The measure would put into state law rules for gold and silver coins adopted by the Dep
Pricing of about $629.5 million in Miami-Dade aviation revenue bonds is due this week for a negotiated sale in which the county will achieve $50.9 million in debt service saving, or 7.5% of the refunded bonds at net present value, Fitch Ratings said in raised the ratings outlook of the county’s avia
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