We got a first look at Miami’s official FIFA Fan Festival. Here’s what you can expect
The grounds are expected to welcome upwards of 30,000 people each day throughout the World Cup.
The grounds are expected to welcome upwards of 30,000 people each day throughout the World Cup.
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Several people were arrested in connection with a human trafficking operation ahead of the World Cup. Police said they’ve taken a dozen men into custody as part of an undercover operation in Homestead. The operation is part of an effort to target human trafficking and ensure public safety with an in
The developer of a 72-acre luxury motorsports club won $1.2 million in damages and other awards in its shoddy construction lawsuit claiming a slew of defects –– primarily leaking roofs described in court as a “Frankenstein or crazy-quilt” of patches on the roofing membrane. Trilogy Real Estate Group
Apply for the Workforce Housing Program The Town of Davie’s Housing and Community Affairs Division, in partnership with Saddlebridge at Downtown Davie, is offering 57 housing units as part of the Workforce Housing Program to advance affordable housing opportunities. Through this initiative, qualifyi
While many fans will be tuned in for the competitive matches featured in the FIFA World Cup, many will also get the opportunity to try dishes from cultures spanning three different countries. As the World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, fans in each of the host cities wil
The Broward School Board has approved a new measure to add cameras to school buses starting in the fall. The new program will capture video of drivers who pass stopped school buses with extended stop arms. The violation comes with a $225 ticket sent to the driver’s address. Officials said it is a sa
Welcome to South Dade Shoutout hosted by the South Dade Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Miami Community Newspapers. In this episode host Craig Garret, Board Member for the South Dade Chamber of Commerce and General Manager for Peterson’s Harley-Davidson South, meets with Sandy Hoppe. Sandy
The latest clash between President Donald Trump and Palm Beach ended in the president’s favor after the town agreed to allow him to keep his helicopter landing pad at Mar-a-Lago beyond his presidency. Lawyers for the Palm Beach estate and Trump’s security team lobbied officials to keep the helipad,
Jacqui Carmona, founder and president of Carmona Advisors, describes her company as a women-led government relations firm with a Miami-centric focus. She and her team excel in local advocacy and campaign tactics for a wide range of economic sectors including transportation, development, labor, envir
On Saturday, June 6th, a Caribbean flamingo hatched at Zoo Miami! The sex of the hatchling is still unknown. The egg was artificially incubated to avoid the risk of loss to environmental conditions such as predation or extreme weather. The incubation period was 28 days. The parents are a 22-year old
Former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, who fell 3.1 percentage points short of being the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in 2018, could be on the ballot again this year, but in a supporting role.David Jolly, another former U.S. House member, announced Graham, the daughter of former Gov. Bob Graham, as his r
A man was found dead after a shooting early Wednesday at a retirement community in Sunrise, and a suspect was later taken into custody, police said.Sunrise Police officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 8800 block of Sunrise Lakes Boulevard around 12:18 a.m. When officers arrived, they f
Just days before the first FIFA World Cup matches, local businesses in South Florida are questioning whether the expected economic impact will become a reality.FIFA estimates the seven games played in the area could generate $1.3 billion in economic activity."Hopefully FIFA is going to bring us some
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center is turning up the heat this summer with a diverse lineup of world-class performances spanning comedy, contemporary dance, jazz, and classic rock. Running throughout the month of July, these four Main Stage events reflect the Center’s ongoing commitment to brin
💎 On this episode of The Prosperity Podcast, we spotlight Amanda Nicol, founder of Jewelry One of a Kind, as she shares her inspiring journey from grant recipient to successful entrepreneur. Amanda discusses how her passion for creativity and craftsmanship led her to launch her own jewelry business
A 5-year-old girl died after being shot inside a Florida City home early Wednesday morning, and Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office homicide detectives are working to determine exactly how the shooting happened.According to a MDSO spokesperson Angel Rodriguez, Florida City police officers responded around 1
The grounds are expected to welcome upwards of 30,000 people each day throughout the World Cup.
An oceanfront Pompano Beach mansion fetched $13.8 million, making it the city’s most-expensive single-family home sale ever. The sale of the 7,760-square-foot home at 2306 Bay Drive broke down to $1,780 per square foot. It shattered the previous record set by the sale of a home at 2593 Southeast Eig
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico’s capital threaten to derail FIFA World Cup celebrations on the eve of the opening ceremony as protesters effectively block off access to the plaza set to host the country’s main fan celebrations. Mexico jointly hosts the soccer to
The Rubell real estate and art family sold a development site in Allapattah near their museum to Neology Group for $15 million, records show. The one-acre site at 1000 Northwest 23rd Street is the first part of a three-part residential project planned last year by the Rubells, Neology and Lion Devel
120 new artists have been added to the lineup, including Honey Dijon, Floating Points, and Seth Troxler.
South Florida has prepared to put on an experience for soccer fans from all over the world who want to be part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In downtown Miami, Bayfront Park has been transformed into a center of football for everyone to enjoy. “Welcome to Miami’s second stadium!” said Miami Mayor Eile
South Florida has prepared to put on an experience for soccer fans from all over the world who want to be part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In downtown Miami, Bayfront Park has been transformed into a center of futbol for everyone to enjoy. “Welcome to Miami’s second stadium!” said Miami mayor Eileen
The trial of the prominent real estate developer accused of causing the death of a teenage girl on a 2022 boating accident entered its third day with testimony from a first responder and body camera video that was shown to the jury. The jury for the trial of George Pino on Wednesday watched bodycam
The man at the center of an overnight armed robbery that ended with an intruder shot dead by a neighbor has been arrested, after investigators say the incident was drug-related and a search warrant turned up more than $6 million in cash and narcotics combined. Anthony Gordon, the alleged robbery vic
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
Guest “Shark Tank” judge Rohan Oza, a beverage marketing mogul who has invested in companies that include Poppi and Vita Coco, purchased his third waterfront Miami Beach home, The Real Deal has learned. Oza controls the trust that paid $34 million for the six-bedroom, eight-and-a-half-bathroom home
A historic Little Havana spot has just been named one of the best bars in America for 2026 for its culture and cocktails.
Authorities are urging South Floridians to take precautions Wednesday as another hot and humid day settles across the region, with temperatures climbing to around 90 degrees and heat index values reaching the mid-to-upper 90s, and potentially 100 degrees in some neighborhoods.Moderate heat-related h
Public safety is one of government’s most important responsibilities. Meeting that responsibility requires more than reacting to crime after it occurs; it requires investing in practical solutions that improve outcomes, strengthen accountability, and make our justice system more effective. That is w
An unoccupied house went up smoke in Miami. City of Miami Fire Rescue responded to the scene of the blaze in the area of Southwest 14th Avenue and 10th Street, Wednesday morning. According to officials, the house was vacant at the time the fire ignited. No injuries were reported, and the cause of th
Affiliated Development sped up $7 million in public incentives to build a mixed-use project with affordable housing in Boynton Beach. The city commission voted Tuesday to fast track payments to Affiliated, which will receive the first installment after substantial completion of the development calle
Bill Gates testified before Congress about Jeffrey Epstein, drawing fresh attention to the billionaire's Palm Beach County ties.
South Florida will see hot, humid conditions with heat indices near 100 degrees and increasing chances for scattered showers and storms this weekend as the team tracks a low-risk tropical disturbance and moisture from Tropical Storm Cristina.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup beginning Thursday, Miami’s free downtown Fan Fest is set to open Saturday featuring live match screenings, interactive attractions, enhanced security and cooling stations, as officials anticipate tens of thousands of daily visitors and a major tourism boost.
Hard Rock Stadium will host seven matches over the next month.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier reported a net worth of about $1.27 million ahead of his first campaign to remain in office, according to newly filed financial disclosure records.Uthmeier, who was appointed attorney general by Ron DeSantis in February 2025, listed a net worth of $1.27 millio
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, Customs and Border Protection said in a statement Monday, citing "vetting concerns."A FIFA spokesperson confirmed one of its officials, Omar Abdulkad
(CNN) — For the first time in 20 years, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient — bemotrizinol, or BEMT — that experts say is a safer option than many chemical ingredients currently in use in the United States. “Bemotrizinol has been used safely in Europe for decades,
Madonna fans can hear Confessions II together at a free July 3 listening party at Floyd, hosted by the team behind Willy's and Wynwood Pride.
Cast members Ethan Davenport and Charity Arianna say audiences can expect plenty of laughs and heartfelt moments as the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical The Book of Mormon continues its run at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts through Sunday.
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