Two astronauts with Miami roots chosen for NASA’s Artemis III mission

No, they are not going to Club Space. They are going to actual space.
By Celia Almeida at Miami New Times · · 1 min read

No, they are not going to Club Space. They are going to actual space.
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The highly-anticipated FIFA 2026 World Cup has brought the hype to an official store in Miami Beach ahead of the big games across the country. The one-stop shop hosts official merchandise from the participating countries. “Like boom, team Argentina, we have Mexico, we have Colombia, we have United S

The second day of George Pino’s trial revealed how the 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucia “Lucy” Fernandez and injured ten others shattered a once-close-knit group of affluent Miami professionals and their families. On Tuesday morning, Miami-Dade prosecutor Laura Adams called Andres “Andy
Just months after a South Florida cold snap left thousands of invasive iguanas stunned and sluggish, making them easier for wildlife removal crews to capture and euthanize, experts say the reptiles have quickly rebounded and are once again causing problems for homeowners across the region.Blake Wilk
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
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet on Tuesday approved $90 million in grants for local law enforcement agencies for items related to enforcement of illegal immigration.The $90 million is for new and amended grants to 56 county and city police departments for radios, body cameras, riot gear, ballistic

Where Golf Meets Community: Grant Miller joins The Golfer’s DenGrand Opening Celebration A great day on and off the course! The Golfer’s Den officially opened its doors, welcoming golfers and community members to a new hub for practice, connection, and growth. Here’s to many great rounds ahead. For

In this thirty first episode of The Balance, Andreana Jackson meets with Dr. Jasmine Escalera. Jasmine is a life and mindset coach. Tune in for an insightful conversation on generational healing, trauma, and breaking inherited cycles. For more shows, visit: wwwcnewstv.com ABOUT US: Miami Community N

New York investment titan Blackstone offloaded a nine-building Broward County warehouse portfolio for $99.6 million, the latest in its series of South Florida industrial deals. Along with its subsidiary Link Logistics, the investment firm sold a combined 419,300 square feet of industrial space to af

New York investment titan Blackstone unloaded a nine-building Broward County warehouse portfolio for $99.6 million, the latest in its series of South Florida industrial deals. Along with its subsidiary, Link Logistics, the investment firm sold a combined 419,300 square feet of industrial space to af

A Milanese Italian restaurant and coffee shop is setting up shop in Japanese architect Kengo Kuma’s upcoming mixed-use building in the Miami Design District. Sant Ambroeus inked a 5,000-square-foot lease on the ground floor at the Mirai Design District, an office/retail project that recently broke g

By Luisa Santos, Miami Dade County Public Schools Board Member, District 9 At this month’s School Board meeting, I am proposing to modernize Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) attendance boundary, student assignment, and school planning processes. The goal is to create a system that is more

A Miami-Dade man was arrested after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he led them on a high-speed chase reaching more than 120 mph before crashing, fleeing on foot and hiding near a west Miami-Dade school. Reshawd James Pond Jr., 24, was arrested Monday on charges of fleeing and eluding law enfor

Grant Miller Here at The Curtiss Cup – Miami Springs Centennial Golf Tournament The Miami Springs Golf & Country Club proudly presents the Inaugural Curtiss Cup Tournament, an official event of the Miami Springs Centennial celebration. This special tournament honors the rich history of our community

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Pope Leo XIV found himself in the midst of two of Spain’s greatest rivalries — over soccer and language — as he landed in Barcelona on Tuesday during his weeklong visit to the country. Spaniards don’t argue that much about issues like abortion or guns, but they do debate tire

The album, released on the Miami-based label founded by the soccer superstar, also features collaborations with Yng Lucas, Edwin Luna, Justin Quiles, and others.
An investigation is underway in Miami Gardens after officials said a would-be robber was shot in the head and died early Tuesday morning.Few details have been released, but Miami Gardens police said the shooting took place at a home in the area of Northwest 36th Avenue and 174th Street around 1:30 a
Four people were arrested over the weekend after Florida deputies said a woman was stabbed with a sword and robbed near Key West.According to information provided by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the Lower Keys Medical Center on Stock Island, east of Key West, around 3:45

Dear Residents, Today, I am filled with gratitude. I am honored and humbled to have earned the opportunity to continue serving as your Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 6. Over the past year, I have been blessed to serve the community that raised me, shaped me, and gave me the opportunity

At The Palace Gardens, spending time outdoors is more than a pleasant pastime. It is an important part of promoting wellness, engagement, and quality of life for residents in both assisted living and memory care. From nature walks and outdoor social gatherings to sensory-focused activities, the comm

I am proud to introduce My Property Vault, a new feature within the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County’s mobile application designed to help property owners stay informed about activity related to their homesteaded properties and real estate investments. My Property Vault provid
A toasty Tuesday is ahead across South Florida with forecast high temperatures climbing to around 90 degrees on Tuesday afternoon, but it will feel like it's in the upper 90s and triple-digits when you factor in the humidity.The forecast high temperatures in South Florida on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. C
Temperatures are rising across South Florida with many communities seeing triple-digit feels-like temperatures on Tuesday afternoon. This comes as rain and thunderstorm chances increase later this week.

A devastated father took the stand in the trial of the man at the controls of a 2022 boat crash that took his daughter’s life. Tuesday was another emotional day in court, as day two of the trial of George Pino got underway in a Miami courtroom. The first person on the witness stand was Lucy Fernande

By Manny Cid, Assistant Director Small and Local Business Development Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is advancing a vision for an economy that works for everyone by transforming how local government purchases, pilots, and scales innovation. At the center of that effort is the county’s Strateg

Local construction trade businesses will have a chance to get in on one of South Florida’s most anticipated development projects at a free contractor fair this week. The Miramar Cove Contractor Fair takes place on Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Miramar Commission Chambers, 2300 Civic Center Plac

A waterfront compound in Gables Estates spanning more than 5 acres — nearly 9 acres if the surrounding land is included — with tennis courts, a pool and cabana, manicured lawns and a motor court is not on the market, but it is quietly being marketed as a whisper listing. The rumored purchase price f

No, they are not going to Club Space. They are going to actual space.

The Berry Farm in The Redland just added salsa, bachata and reggaeton to its popular line dancing nights every Saturday.

Educational Federal Credit Union (EdFed) awarded 15 Hubert O. Sibley 2 + 2 Florida Prepaid Tuition Scholarships to graduating high school seniors at a ceremony on May 28. EdFed’s Board of Directors and President and CEO Michael DiBenedetto hosted students and their loved ones for a special ceremony
Broward emergency crews responded to reports that a plane ran off an airport runway late Tuesday morning, according to officials.Few details have been released, but Pompano Beach Fire Rescue officials said the incident took place at the Pompano Beach Airpark.The aircraft, officials said, was a teach

A Miami man was arrested Sunday after police said he struck a security guard in the head with a perfume bottle during a confrontation outside a business near Little Havana. Jairo Antonio Osoriobenavides, 36, faces charges of aggravated battery and battery on a security officer. According to a Miami

Join Grant Miller Here at the Miami Dade College Hall of Fame For more shows, go to: cnewstv.com ABOUT US: Miami Community Newspapers is your go-to source for Miami community news, offering daily updates, podcasts, and multimedia content. Covering local events, business updates, and lifestyle featur

A beloved South Beach restaurant will no longer close after heartbroken fans helped its owner find a new location nearby.
Testimony has started in the trial of George Pino, the Miami real estate developer who is accused in a fatal boat crash in 2022, after a delay during opening statements when he had an emotional outburst. CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero has more.
Police are continuing to investigate an overnight shooting in Miami Gardens after police said a would-be robber was shot in the head and killed early Tuesday morning.

Three of the four are accused of financial fraud, helping cement South Florida's status as a con-artist Mecca.
A United States Navy base employee was seriously injured after he was attacked by a shark while swimming off a popular Florida beach on Monday, officials say.According to the Navy, the man was swimming near a marina in Panama City when he was attacked by the shark.He was rushed to a hospital with cr

A South Florida woman is among the first eight fugitives named to the FBI’s newly launched Most Wanted Fraudster list after allegedly helping steal more than $32 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. Elaine Escoe, also known as “Annie” and “Annie Palmer,” is wanted on charges of conspiracy to co
Police in Miami Gardens said a would-be robber who was involved in an altercation with a homeowner was shot and killed by a neighbor who rushed over to help. CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez has the latest.

A beleaguered Pembroke Lines condominium association, where a former property manager was criminally charged over allegedly misappropriating funds, filed for bankruptcy. The Windmill Lakes V condo association, home to about 64 units in two-story beige buildings at 8842 Southwest Third Street, filed
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