For Episode 10 of The Miami Book Hub, I had the pleasure of welcoming C.V. Shaw — pen name of Cecilia Valdes Shaw — author of The Spell, a fantasy novel rooted in curses, belief systems, healing, and the strange magic of storytelling itself. It felt fitting that our first double-digit episode would
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The trial for real estate broker George Pino is set to get underway this week, nore than three years after a boat crash that claimed a teenage girl’s life and severely injured another. Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the trial of Pino, who faces charges of second-degree manslaighter and ves
Happy Monday, June 1, 2026, South Florida! Hopefully everyone had a great weekend despite the showers and thunderstorms we saw. South Florida is stuck in a soggy and stormy weather pattern and it looks like we will continue with this trend through the first few days of June. Today is the start of th
Jury selection is expected to begin Monday in the trial of real estate developer George Pino, who is accused of killing a teenage girl in a boat crash in Biscayne Bay in 2022.While the judge did deny the request from Pino's attorneys last week to move the trial out of Miami-Dade, the judge did say t
Notable guests, community leaders, and theater supporters recently gathered at the historic Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables for Actors’ Playhouse’s 35th annual “Reach for the Stars” Gala Auction, presented by Lexus of Kendall. The black-tie affair transformed the iconic venue into a dazzling celebra
Award-winning developer El-Ad National Properties, an Elad Group company with South Florida-based offices, has acquired the property located at 3265 Virginia St. in Miami for $45.5 million. The acquisition, closed on May 14, represents El-Ad National Properties’ entrance into Coconut Grove as the fi
Miami Palmetto High School junior Nicolas Perales created a community service project called Misson Hygiene which collects hygiene products to be given to Palmetto students in need. He started the project with his friend Oliver Cannings, and they work closely with the social worker. “We started in D
Jury selection is expected to begin Monday in the trial of a man accused in a fatal boat crash in Biscayne Bay in 2022. CBS News Miami’s has the latest with the start of the George Pino trial.
Miami Palmetto High School rising senior Lauren Almodovar recently started a community service project called Hearts for Hygiene. She conducts hygiene products drives with the ultimate purpose of donating the products to the Camillus House and Palmetto Middle School. “I donated 400-500 items includi
New World School of the Arts junior Emily Aboulhosn is headed to her final year in the school’s musical theater program. “I really love doing theater,” she says. Going to New World was a huge change from her time at Palmetto Middle School. “I think it’s such a special place,” she says. “It’s truly s
For Episode 10 of The Miami Book Hub, I had the pleasure of welcoming C.V. Shaw — pen name of Cecilia Valdes Shaw — author of The Spell, a fantasy novel rooted in curses, belief systems, healing, and the strange magic of storytelling itself. It felt fitting that our first double-digit episode would
President Trump's changes included somewhat significant changes, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.
South Florida’s warm, wet climate makes Miami-Dade County one of the most mosquito-prone regions in the country. Peak season runs from April through October, but the county has one of the nation’s most active mosquito control programs, and Pinecrest residents are a critical part of it. Miami-Dade’s
A bronze statue of Glenn Curtiss, who founded Miami Springs in 1926, will be unveiled along with a monument on August 22 in the Town Square as part of the city’s Centennial Celebration. The statue was the brainchild of Miami Springs City Councilman Jorge Santin, who recognized an opportunity to hono
Meet The Education Fund’s 2026 Public School Alumni Achievement Award Honorees On May 18, The Education Fund presented its 2026 Public School Alumni Achievement Awards during the For the Love of Art Charity Auction and Honoree Celebration, presented by Ocean Bank. The awards celebrated graduates of
Miami-Dade County Commission chair Anthony Rodriguez has announced the return of the Youth Engagement Program (YEP) for 2026, building on the success of its inaugural year and continuing its mission to inspire and prepare the next generation of civic leaders in Miami-Dade County. Scheduled to take p
A 30-year climate analysis finds Miami among the top three sweatiest cities nationwide, with peak sweat season hitting in August.
Miami ties record high at 93° before storms cool things off. More showers and storms expected as hurricane season starts tomorrow.
Florida lawmakers meet tomorrow to consider Gov. DeSantis’ proposal for deep property tax cuts, which could offer relief for homeowners but raise concerns about impacts on public services.
Voters in Coral Gables and beyond cast ballots in a high-stakes Colombian election, with far-right and far-left candidates advancing to a runoff.
A violent crash sent a car smashing into a Monroe Street home Sunday night, leaving several injured and causing major damage. Police are investigating.
Two people are in critical condition after an early morning shooting at the IHOP located on the 18,000 block of South Dixie Highway in Cutler Bay. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office reports that the incident occurred shortly before 4 a.m., following a verbal argument inside the restaurant.According to
Miami hits 93 degrees, tying a record on a hot and stormy day. Expect more afternoon showers and storms as summer heat continues and hurricane season kicks off tomorrow.
Millions in Colombia headed to the polls on Sunday to cast their vote in a high-stakes presidential election that is now headed to a runoff between two strikingly different candidates. With polls officially closed, far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and far-left Senator Iván Cepeda
As Miami faces an affordability and climate crisis, residents protest tree removals and urge city leaders to pause cutting permits. Advocates warn that losing trees will worsen heat, flooding, and health impacts, and call for urgent action to protect the city’s vital green spaces.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says four migrants were hospitalized after air conditioning failed on a deportation flight at Miami Opa-locka Executive Airport. All four are expected to recover.
A man and woman are fighting for their lives after a shooting at a Cutler Bay IHOP early this morning. Police are searching for the gunman who fled the scene following a heated argument.
Jozy Altidore arrived at the new U.S. Soccer National Training Center, a $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta, far different from where his 2014 American team recovered from practice in a plastic cold tub on a paved path outside Stanford's Cagan Stadium in California."This is th
Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Peabo Bryson is under medical care after suffering a stroke, according to a statement provided to CBS News Atlanta by a representative for the artist."Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson — the voice be
As hurricane season kicks off, U.S. Air Force and NOAA pilots are going through all the pre-flight checks on their fleet of Hurricane Hunter aircrafts. The Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance squadron flies 10 Super Hercules aircraft out of Biloxi, Mississippi. NOAA pilots fly three more special
Two people were hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting in Cutler Bay. Deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said that the victims were shot along South Dixie Highway early Sunday morning. Police responded to the incident, which took place outside an IHOP. Investigators said that
Two people were hospitalized after a three vehicle crash in Northwest Miami-Dade. The incident took place on Northwest 79th Street and 22nd Avenue Saturday Afternoon. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene. Two people were transported to the hospital in unknown condition.
The three-act performance at the James L. Knight Center featured guest appearances by DJ Khaled, Trina, and Uncle Luke.
In an ongoing push to revitalize West Palm Beach’s Coleman Park neighborhood, a nonprofit is putting together land for a mixed-use residential development. City commissioners on Tuesday voted to give 0.85 acres of publicly owned lots to nonprofit Quantum Foundation, which is working through its Palm
Tavistock Development is starting the next chapter of its Pier Sixty-Six redevelopment, proposing four buildings with hundreds of residences, a grocery store, retail and office space along Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront. The Orlando-based developer of the recently reopened resort and superyacht marina
Boxing champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. never closed on purchasing an interest in the famed Versace Mansion property in Miami Beach, which he called “such an important piece of real estate” at the time he made a deposit. Mayweather planned to acquire the majority of real estate investor Eli Gin
A Turkish company paid $14.5 million in cash for a Miami property at the crossroads of Wynwood, Midtown and Edgewater, marking a steep discount from the last sale. Terminal Wynwood LLC, managed by Ismail Murat Ozcan and Kayril Karabeyoglu, acquired the five-parcel assemblage at 85 Northeast 27th Str
The "WAP" star highlighted fashion, tequila and fun in South Beach last night.
Russell Galbut rolled out updates for his massive Galleria Mall redevelopment, and he took a swipe at residents trying to stop it. The co-founder and chairman of GFO Investments unveiled new renderings of the nine-tower megaproject at Fort Lauderdale’s largest mall Thursday. The update revealed a re
Two beloved Key West restaurants have just made history by being the first Michelin-recommended eateries in the Florida Keys.
One Sotheby’s International Realty is suing the JDS Development Group affiliate behind the Dolce & Gabbana-branded condo tower in Brickell, adding to JDS’ legal woes. Miami-based One Sotheby’s is seeking more than $500,000 in allegedly unpaid commissions, expense reimbursements, marketing fees and o