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May 8

Columbus volleyball defeats Southwest in Region 4-3A final

Columbus defeated Southwest in the Region 4-3A final on Friday night. The win came a year after Columbus lost to Southwest in the regional finals.

May 8

Robby Snelling debuts for Marlins allowing three runs in 3-2 loss

23-year-old Robby Snelling gave up three runs and six hits over five innings in his MLB debut Friday night against the Washington Nationals in a 3-2 loss. Snelling walked four and struck out two. He was acquired by Miami from San Diego in July 2024 and called up from Triple-A Jacksonville.

May 8

Belen Jesuit wins first regional title since 2019 over Varela

Belen Jesuit defeated Varela in four sets on Friday to earn its first regional championship since 2019. The win sends the Wolverines to the state volleyball finals.

May 8

Miami Jackson Senior High teacher faces charges over sex with minor

A Miami Jackson Senior High School teacher was arrested on charges involving sex with a minor. Parents received a phone message from Principal Rendina Turner about the arrest.

May 8

54-inch Hialeah water main undergoing 3-4 week refurbishment

A 54-inch transmission water main in Hialeah began immediate refurbishment lasting 3-4 weeks. Residents in northern Miami-Dade may see temporary water pressure reductions during peak hours.

May 8

Pablo Castro denies Laura Tauber partnership in $880M HueHub project

Spanish developer Pablo Castro denied Laura Tauber was a partner in the $880 million HueHub project at 8395 Northwest 27th Avenue. The seven-tower development includes more than 4,000 units restricted to households earning up to 120 percent of area median income.

May 8

Kadima Developers plans 278-unit Greenzone project in Hallandale Beach

Kadima Developers plans two eight-story buildings with 278 residential units and nearly 18,000 square feet of retail at 501 Northeast 7th Street. Units include 54 efficiencies averaging 500 square feet, 168 one-bedrooms at 740 square feet and 56 two-bedrooms at 1,050 square feet.

May 8

South Florida to see low 90s with heat indices in upper 90s

Miami-Dade and Broward counties will have mainly clear skies Friday night with lows in the mid and upper 70s. Saturday highs will reach the low 90s. Mother’s Day will bring partly cloudy skies, highs in the low 90s and possible afternoon storms.

May 8

Dolphins open rookie minicamp under new coach Jeff Hafley

The Miami Dolphins began rookie minicamp on Friday with first-round pick Kadyn Proctor and other draftees. The team signed 11 undrafted free agents including quarterback Mark Gronowski and running back Le’Veon Moss.

May 8

Ron Magill retires leaving Eco Hero Contest as lasting legacy

Ron Magill retired as Zoo Miami communications director after founding the annual Eco Hero Contest for South Florida high school students. He will continue as Goodwill Ambassador for the Zoo Miami Foundation focusing on conservation travel programs.

May 8

DeSantis signs Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement bill

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement bill at the Bay of Pigs Museum in Miami’s Little Havana on Friday. The law restricts influence from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Syria and Cuba.

May 8

Davie police arrest couple for attacking mother in front of child

Terry Williams, 66, and Mary Thalia Williams, 63, were arrested after allegedly attacking a 23-year-old mother in a Davie parking lot on Wednesday. The assault occurred in front of the victim’s 4-year-old son after a dispute over disciplining the child.

May 8

Buccan Sandwich Shop opens May 9 in Coral Gables at 100 Miracle Mile

Buccan Sandwich Shop opens Saturday, May 9, at 100 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Sister restaurants Buccan and Imoto will open May 22 and June 8 respectively. The sandwich shop offers the same menu as the Palm Beach location daily from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

May 8

Randal Kirk sells oceanfront Palm Beach mansion for $62.5 million

Billionaire Randal Kirk sold 820 South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach for $62.5 million after originally asking $134 million. An Arroyo Capital LLC paid $21.7 million for the shuttered Cypress Creek Golf Club in Boynton Beach. Other sales included a $15.6 million Miami estate and a $11.8 million Gulf Stream home.