After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.The sprawling 20-acre campus is located blocks from Lake Michigan and just south of the Griffith Museum of Science and Industry. It sit
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Frustration is mounting among Fort Lauderdale residents who say short-term rental properties are bringing repeated late-night disturbances to their neighborhoods.Police broke up a large party over the weekend in the Edgewood area after dozens of teenagers gathered at a rental home. No arrests were r
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
After Thursday's heat advisory, temperatures will lower back down.
As of Thursday, four total wildfires have burned more than 16,000 acres of land, which is bigger than the city of Hialeah.
One week has passed since the FIFA World Cup started, and South Florida is doing what they do best. Soccer fans have been uniting and blending each other’s cultures ever since the tournament got underway. “I love Mexico,” said a fan of the Canadian soccer team in a show of solidarity to Mexico fans.
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
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
“Supergirl” flies into theaters next week. But coming along for the intergalactic ride — one of Hollywood’s hottest hunks. We are going loco for Jason Momoa’s Lobo, a bounty hunter with ’80s style and killer leather pants. Supergirl is taking flight and she’s bringing plenty of chaos along for the r
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, and it’s also the peak of mango season. The favorite fruit of the islands is at the heart of the big celebration, and Deco’s got all the juicy details. How sweet it is! It’s time for the annual Mango Festival. Calibe Thompson: “It’s a Mango Festival, it’s a
Money’s tight these days. Everybody’s looking to get the biggest bang for their buck. A high-end go-to spot in Aventura is offering up a really good deal, with a ton of perks. If you’re ready to be indulged, this is where you want to be. JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa wants to pamper you
It’s hard to believe, but we’re almost halfway through 2026. It’s been a pretty solid year for movies, from horror thrillers, alien encounters, to animal tearjerkers and blockbusters. Here’s a look back at some of this year’s best films, so far. Dylan O’Brien: “Have you tried making a distress signa
Vizcaya wants to solve your Friday night plans. The historic museum is extending its hours this summer. The estate is now a place to hang out on Friday nights. The main house is open until 7:30 p.m and the Gardens until 8 p.m. Guests can stroll the stunning gardens during the golden hours. Maria Car
Washington — Hours after the U.S. launched its war against Iran in late February, President Trump laid out an aggressive list of war aims. He pledged to "destroy their missiles," prevent the regime from rebuilding its nuclear program and set the stage for Iranians to "take over" the country's
The Blue Streak Podcast: Hosted by Jandro Suarez, Executive Officer of the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department (MDSPD,) joined by Dr. Guillermo Munoz, Admin. Director For more information, visit: Website: www.mdspolice.com Twitter/X: @MDSPDChief Instagram: MiamiSchoolsPD ABOUT US: For more Miami co
The World Cup frenzy is going strong here in SoFlo. The next game in the 3-0-5 is happening this Sunday, so Happy Father’s Day to all you football-loving dads out there! You don’t need to head to the stadium to watch the game in style! Deco’s checking out a local restaurant that’s making waves right
A group of South Florida students is preparing to travel more than 8,000 miles to Zimbabwe next Wednesday, though organizers say reaching their fundraising goals has become increasingly difficult this year.Ten students from Miami Central Senior High School are scheduled to spend 18 days in the count
Surveillance footage from a Miami-area home captured a suspect appearing to tail a delivery driver before stealing Father's Day gifts from a porch, highlighting a trend of increasingly bold package theft tactics.David Tirri's home cameras recorded the incident, which occurred roughly two minutes aft
The exhibit is part of the freedom tour celebrating America's 250th.
Temperatures could settle after the heat index reached 110
A man is in trouble for trespassing in Miami Beach. Video shows officers taking a man into custody after allegedly getting into a dispute with staff at the Chesterfield Hotel on Collins Avenue, Thursday. Police responded after employees told them the man, who was identified as 30-year-old Hanzo Blue
As of Thursday, three total wildfires have burned more than 16,000 acres of land, which is bigger than the city of Hialeah.
With a heat advisory in effect for most of the day, efforts are underway across South Florida to help residents and visitors stay safe as heat index temperatures reach between 105 and 110 degrees on Thursday. Volunteers from the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust have been distributing cold water and providi
Fire officials said that a lightning strike over the weekend near the Metro West Detention Center is to blame for igniting 3 blazes.
(CNN) — The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup this weekend after intervention from the US State Department and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries said in a statement Wednesday that Vozinha’s mother will secure a visa in time for
A South Florida children’s hospital received a generous gift. Hyundai hosted its Hope on Wheels handprint ceremony at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital on Thursday afternoon. Young patients dipped their hands in paint and placed their prints on a special vehicle. The company also presented a $100,000
A South Florida children’s hospital received a generous gift. Hyundai hosted its Hope on Wheels handprint ceremony on Thursday afternoon at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Young patients dipped their hands in paint and placed their prints on a special vehicle. The company also presented a check wo
Volunteers from the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust have been distributing cold water and providing directions to cooling centers for the unhoused in downtown Miami.
Ten students from Miami Central Senior High School will spend 18 days in Zimbabwe as part of the Blindfolded International Student Cultural Exchange Program (BISCEP).
Several athletes competing in the Special Olympics got a memorable sendoff before they made their way up north. Fifty athletes and their families will be heading to Minnesota for the start of the Special Olympics, which kicks off on Saturday. Before catching their train to Orlando, Brightline crews
It is believed that the thief was following the delivery driver to steal a South Florida's dad's packages.
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a local museum is highlighting the impact made by American innovators in a new exhibit. Guests at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science will now be able to learn about hundreds of scientists, engineers, and inventors who he
A group of World Cup fans was enjoying a night out in South Beach until a lurking man displayed a knife, swung it around, and harassed them, police said. The tourists from California said the scare on the beach occurred when they noticed a man stalking them as they walked along one of the busy secti
David Martin’s Terra and BH Group are teaming up to build waterfront high-rise condos on a West Palm Beach site that they’re set to buy from billionaire Jeff Greene. Greene is selling the property for about $100 million, a source told The Real Deal. The developer duo have plans for a pair of 31-stor
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 between some buildings along East Cyprus Drive near the South Florid
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
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
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