Timothy Schmand left Buffalo to join a wagon train and settled in South Florida in 1982. His fiction, though rooted in reality, never strays far from an imagined world where a hole dug in the ground might lead to China. His work has appeared in numerous literary journals, popular magazines and antho
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On this episode of Spotlight TV, host Emily Zubi welcomes guest Tanya Etessam. Tanya is the Founder and CEO of Greatsone Design. At Greatstone Design, they specialize in luxury interior design and remodeling tailored for Miami’s upscale homes and condos. From custom space planning and elegant furnit
Newly released bodycam video shows the aftermath of a small plane that crashed close to a Pembroke Pines hospital. The May 29 crash landing sent two women to the hospital after the Cessna C172P ended up upside down in a grassy area near South Florida State Hospital shortly after taking off from Nort
Billionaire video game developer Gabe Newell paid $70.9 million for Cindy and Ron McMackin’s lake-to-ocean estate in Manalapan, just south of Palm Beach. The McMackins, who own the engineering subcontracting firm Pan-Pacific Mechanical, sold their 22,900-square-foot, 2-acre mansion at 1660 South Oce
Two major development proposals — a 163,000-square-foot Costco Wholesale and a 132-unit multifamily building — are set to go before Pompano Beach planners next week, adding to the long list of projects underway in the city. The proposed Costco store would sit on a 18.7-acre vacant parcel The Pompwit
Timothy Schmand left Buffalo to join a wagon train and settled in South Florida in 1982. His fiction, though rooted in reality, never strays far from an imagined world where a hole dug in the ground might lead to China. His work has appeared in numerous literary journals, popular magazines and antho
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
Hundreds of people voluntarily fled their homes and roads in Miami-Dade and Broward counties were shut down as crews continue their brave effort to extinguish large wildfires that broke out in South Florida this week.The Quarry 2 Fire, the bigger of the three wildfires burning in Miami-Dade, has so
Coconut Grove will mark Independence Day with a special celebration this year as the community joins the nation in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. Red, White & Grove: 250 United will take place Saturday, July 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Peacock Park, bringing together live music, family activi
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain and wind on Thursday, damaging buildings, downing trees and knocking out power as flash flood and tornado warnings were issued along the Gulf Coast. The Midwest, meanwhile, was also dealing with da
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five week
Opponents of the death penalty and friends of Dusty Ray Spencer argued Thursday against his pending execution by lethal injection next week for murdering his wife 34 years ago in Orange County.Spencer, 74, would become the oldest person put to death in Florida since the reinstatement of the death pe
I was born in Miami-Dade. I went to school here, went to college here, and built my life here. I raised our children here. They went to college here. Miami-Dade is not just a place I write about. It is my home, my community, and the place that has shaped my life. I have watched […] The post 10 Thing
Baseball Fantasy Camp for Kids (June 23) and Sensory Tour (June 24) highlight the organization’s commitment to make baseball accessible to individuals of all abilities The Miami Marlins Foundation will welcome children and adults of all abilities to loanDepot park on Tuesday, June 23, and Wednesday,
I am proud to announce that my office has been honored with four 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing our commitment to innovation, transparency, and providing exceptional service to the residents of Miami-Dade County. Two awards were presented in the
Residents of a condominium complex near Doral are appealing for help after being stranded on upper floors for more than a month, with an out-of-service elevator.Larry Henson, 83, lives on the fifth floor of the building at 7240 Fontainebleau Boulevard. He says his arthritis makes it impossible to na
Gasoline prices in the U.S. fell below $4 a gallon on Thursday for the first time in nearly three months, after surging as global oil prices shot up amid the war in Iran. The national average for a gallon of gas dropped to $3.99, the lowest level since March 30, according to AAA. Gas prices are stil
A firefighter had to be airlifted to the hospital after suffering an allergic reaction amid the ongoing wildfires fight in West Miami-Dade. According to the Florida Forest Service, the firefighter suffered an allergic reaction to a bug bite while fighting the fire around Mile Marker 33 on Thursday a
Miami-Dade County has a budget of nearly $13 billion, more than 30,000 employees, one of the busiest airports in the world, and one of the busiest seaports in America. Millions of residents call it home, and millions of visitors pass through it every single day — together driving a global economy th
Illustration created using ChatGPT Inside every mosquito is a hidden ecosystem of viruses and this may help determine which diseases they spread, according to new research published in Nature Communications. Mosquitoes are best known for transmitting viruses like dengue, malaria and yellow fever. In
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s powerful Communist Party on Thursday approved an emergency economic package featuring unprecedented free-market measures aimed at opening up the struggling island’s economy as pressure from the U.S. and the European Union heightens. The document, which has not yet been made publ
Former President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an extraordinary event Thursday that brought together politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures. Bono, John Legend, Christina Agui
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel, as the tentative agreement to end the war took effect. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance announced that he m
Lionel Messi's father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness, and his family on Thursday asked the media for "humanity" amid rumors about Jorge Messi's health as his son competes in the World Cup."Jorge is going through a health situation," the Messi family said in a statement.Th
It’s been a very hot and humid week as we count down the final days of spring, and no prolonged heat relief is in sight as we welcome summer on Sunday. Cooling fronts have remained to our north — as is very typical for these warmer weather months — as dominant winds have been out of a general southe
A Florida man is facing several charges after he was accused of terrifying customers inside a Publix while armed with a knife, according to deputies.The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said John Paul Roberts, 50, of Umatilla, Florida, which is northwest of Orlando, was arrested Wednesday in the Flori
The owner of two South Florida nursing schools pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges after prosecutors say she sold nearly 3,000 fraudulent nursing diplomas and transcripts to people who never completed the required coursework or clinical training. Carleen Noreus, 52, of Plantation, pleaded guilty to
“South Florida by the numbers” is a web feature that catalogues the most notable, quirky and surprising real estate statistics. Hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe will arrive in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties over the next few weeks as the FIFA World Cup transforms
“South Florida by the numbers” is a web feature that catalogues the most notable, quirky and surprising real estate statistics. Hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe will arrive in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties over the next few weeks as the FIFA World Cup transforms
A Miami Beach police officer was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday night after being critically injured in a crash, according to officials.According to information provided by the Miami Beach Police Department, the crash was reported at the intersection of 9th Street and Meridian Avenue.The officer
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team has declared Thursday a NEXT Weather Alert day due to dangerous heat expected later.This graphic provides information the NEXT Weather Alert day that's in effect across South Florida on Thursday, June 18, 2026. CBS News Miami A heat advisory is in effect for all
MIAMI (WSVN) — The criminal trial of prominent real estate developer George Pino has now entered its ninth day. Closing arguments could potentially take place Thursday afternoon, and jury instructions are set to be handed down near 1:30 p.m. Pino’s defense rested its case on Wednesday as state prose
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Richard Marx, Poo Bear, and other music industry leaders will mentor nearly 40 Miami high school students from June 23 to 27.
The buzz is real. Here's your list of Miami spots serving up Peroni and great vibes for the World Cup this summer.
In this episode, host Leroy Jones, Executive Director of Neighbors & Neighbors, Inc. sits down with Gasline Dessources, entrepreneur and owner of Lavish Touches Hair and Spa Inc. and Threaded By Lavish Inc., for an inspiring conversation about business ownership, beauty, and building a successful br
On this episode of The BeStrong Intl. Show, host Michelle Shirley sits down with Al Maulini, Founder of Private Wealth Management of Coral Gables, for an insightful conversation about financial planning, wealth management, and building a lasting legacy. Al shares his journey in the financial service
According to the National Weather Service, the heat index could hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
DORAL, Fla. (WSVN) — A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy is speaking out days after video of her singing to her native Uruguay’s national anthem during a World Cup game went viral on social media. The heartwarming moment of pride showed MDSO Deputy Silvia Nadal singing her heart out with fans and s
An undercover Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office operation targeting human trafficking led to the arrest of a Sweetwater resident accused of arranging a meeting with someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl, authorities said. Abdoul Haseeb, 21, was charged with human trafficking of a minor, using a compu
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