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12h ago

Hurricanes gain school-record 856 yards in 77-7 rout

No. 7 Miami beat Florida A&M 77-7 on Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium, finishing with a school-record 856 yards and tying the program mark for points in a game. Quarterbacks Darian Mensah and Luke Nickel each threw three touchdown passes; Mensah went 14 of 15 for 252 yards in the first half. Miami improved to 2-0 and next plays at Wake Forest on Sept. 18.

13h ago

Helen and Jacob Shaham give $15M for kids’ cancer center

A new children’s cancer center at a Miami-area hospital will be funded by a $15 million donation from Palace founders Helen and Jacob Shaham. The center is planned as a one-stop shop for pediatric cancer care.

23h ago

Property manager and contractor arrested in $186K HOA scheme

Carlos Jose Mejia, 51, property manager at Venetian Gardens at Country Club of Miami, and contractor Richard Thomas Murray, 62, of Boca Raton, were arrested Thursday in an alleged kickback scheme. Investigators say Murray’s entities paid Mejia about $186,445 disguised as loans from 2024 to 2025 after inflated repair contracts at the 288-unit complex at 18001 Northwest 68th Avenue. Mejia faces organized scheme to defraud and multiple kickback counts; Murray faces organized scheme to defraud.

Sep 10

Commission votes review of Five Park MacArthur Causeway bridge

Miami Beach commissioners unanimously ordered an independent engineering review of the pedestrian bridge tied to Terra and GFO Investments’ Five Park tower at 500 Alton Road. The bridge, required under a 2018 development agreement to cross the MacArthur Causeway at Fifth Street, faces conflicts with FPL lines buried about 50 feet underground; relocating utilities could cost tens of millions. The 227-unit tower was completed in 2024 while bridge construction remains unresolved.

Sep 10

Steve Ross’ Related Ross acquires 124-acre BRiC campus

Related Ross bought the 124-acre Boca Raton Innovation Campus at 5000 T Rex Avenue, the former IBM headquarters with entitlements for a mixed-use micro-city. Sale price was not disclosed; CP Group paid $320.2 million for the campus in 2021. Zoning allows up to 1,243 residential units, a 140-room hotel, 125,000 square feet of retail, and other uses; Related plans to keep the 1.7 million-square-foot office while adding retail and amenities.

Sep 10

a16z takes CityPlace Tower space for $1.2B defense fund

Venture firm Andreessen Horowitz plans to open a regional headquarters next year at Related Ross’ CityPlace Tower, 525 Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach, for its $1.2 billion American Dynamism fund focused on national security and industrial startups. The lease adds to defense and finance tenants clustering in downtown West Palm Beach.

Sep 10

Grand at Doral suit targets developer’s 42 of 80 units

The Grand at Doral I condominium association sued affiliates of the Pablo Jose Valdes Florida Irrevocable Trust, alleging Prime Properties at Doral and Premier Properties at Doral hold 42 of 80 units and majority voting power plus special leasing exemptions. The four-story building at 10950 Northwest 82nd Street was completed in 2022; unit owners took board control in 2023 but say the affiliates still block declaration changes needing 80% owner approval.

Sep 10

Cordero-Stutz and Levine Cava spar over crash briefing order

Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz and Mayor Daniella Levine Cava exchanged letters after a televised dispute over speaking order at a news conference following the Amazon Prime Air runway overrun that killed five people at MIA. Cordero-Stutz argued the elected sheriff commands public-safety scenes after voters created the sheriff’s office in January 2025; Levine Cava said the multi-agency airport emergency falls under the mayor’s charter emergency-management authority.

Sep 10

Tabani buys 22,800-square-foot Lincoln Road property for $18.4M

Dallas-based Tabani Group paid $18.4 million for the 22,800-square-foot retail property at 318-334 Lincoln Road in South Beach, about $808 per square foot, with a $12.9 million Goldman Sachs loan. An affiliate of Robins Companies sold the building, home to nightclub Mr. Jones; a prior joint venture had bought it for $13.6 million in 2024.

Sep 10

Crystal Residences adds 184 homes and rent-free autism school

The Coral Gables City Commission gave near-unanimous final approval to Crystal Residences in North Ponce, planned for 184 residences, 16 live/work townhomes, and more than 20,500 square feet of open space. Fifield Companies will build Crystal Academy an approximately 6,700-square-foot school with playground under a 99-year rent-free arrangement; construction is expected to start in 2028 and finish in 2030.

Sep 10

Britain formally seeks Tate brothers’ extradition from Miami jail

The U.S. State Department confirmed in Sept. 9 letters filed in Miami federal court that it received the United Kingdom’s formal extradition requests for Andrew and Tristan Tate, who have been held since July 18 arrests. Together they face 59 UK charges including multiple rape and assault counts; Andrew also faces indecent-image and extreme-pornography counts. Romanian prosecutors separately indicted the brothers on new trafficking and related charges.

Sep 10

David Armstrong resigns as St. Thomas University president

St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens accepted the resignation of president David Armstrong, who had been placed on leave in July during an investigation into alleged conduct violating university policy. Father Rafael Capo was named interim president while the board conducts a national search. The school has not publicly detailed the allegations.

Sep 9

Three of four MIA runways open; flight impacts continue

As of Sept. 9, 2026, three of Miami International Airport’s four runways were open after Prime Air Flight 7598 overran a runway around 2 p.m. on Sept. 6, triggering a full ground stop. Airport officials said operational impacts continue and told passengers to check with airlines before heading to MIA.

19h ago

Robert Rabelo awarded $1,000 Orange Bowl teacher honor

South Miami Middle School social studies and civics teacher Robert Rabelo was named a recipient of the Orange Bowl Committee’s Extra Yard for Teachers program and received a $1,000 check. Rabelo founded the Power of One club and D-WOW Mindset of Success for students.

Sep 10

Fruit Fly Records prices Beatles butcher cover at $5,000

Fruit Fly Records at 430 S. Dixie Highway in Coral Gables is selling a rare 1966 Beatles Yesterday and Today “butcher cover” copy for $5,000; owner Giovanni Hanna said he expects roughly $3,000 to $3,500. The shop also holds a mono pasteover version estimated around $700 to $1,000.

Sep 10

Havana Harry’s plans fall reopening after yearlong closure

Havana Harry’s at 4612 South LeJeune Road in Coral Gables plans to reopen in fall 2026 after more than a year closed following state and city shutdowns in 2025. Centurion Restaurant Group renovated the dining room and says signature dishes including chicken vaca frita, ropa vieja, breakfast, and desserts will return at the restaurant open since 1995.

Sep 10

70-year-old Jaxson’s makes Tasting Table’s Florida ice cream list

Tasting Table included Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant at 128 S. Federal Highway in Dania Beach on its unranked list of Florida’s 11 best ice cream shops. The shop, opened by Monroe Udell in 1956 and now owned by Linda Udell Zakheim, makes more than 50 flavors on-site and is known for the Original Kitchen Sink sundae; it is celebrating its 70th anniversary.

Sep 4

Check embarkation time and garage; overflow parking with shuttle to terminal

Busy day tomorrow, September 5, 2026, at PortMiami! Please check your embarkation time and assigned garage before arriving. If needed, park in the nearest available garage—transportation to your terminal will be provided. Check embarkation time and garage; overflow parking with shuttle to terminal

Sep 10

Deering Estate ghost tours run October evenings for $45

Deering Estate at 16701 SW 72 Avenue will host historic ghost tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays in October from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person, space is limited, and tours are recommended for ages 9 and up; paranormal detection equipment is allowed.

Sep 10

Haslem vs. Adebayo push-up challenge Oct. 11 on Lincoln Road

Udonis Haslem and Bam Adebayo will compete in Anatomy Fitness’s Hour Push-Up Challenge at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, raising money for the Udonis Haslem Foundation and Bam, Books and Brotherhood. The annual event has raised more than $715,000 for South Florida charities since 2019; the public can sign up or pledge either team.

Sep 10

Shoebox shoegaze night at Boombox runs 7 p.m. to midnight

The Boombox at 4447 SW 75th Avenue in Glenvar Heights is hosting Shoebox, a shoegaze, indie, bedroom pop, and lo-fi night from 7 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $5 for ages 18+ and free for 21+.

Sep 9

Free Adopt-a-Tree event at Zoo Miami on Sept. 13

Miami-Dade County’s Adopt-a-Tree program will hold its last listed distribution event Sept. 13 at Zoo Miami, offering eligible homeowners up to two free trees. Pre-registration verifies eligibility but does not guarantee tree availability.

19h ago

Ella Alicea wins Herald Week 2 Athlete of the Week

Ella Alicea of the Somerset Silver Palms girls’ volleyball team was named the Miami Herald High School Athlete of the Week for Week 2 after public voting closed.

19h ago

Palmetto wins 34-7; Aquinas improves to 4-0 with 49-0 rout

Palmetto defeated Columbus 34-7 at Southridge, with Aiden Butler scoring on a long touchdown run. In Broward, No. 1 St. Thomas Aquinas scored 35 points in the first quarter and beat Dillard 49-0, improving to 4-0; Blake Calixte connected with Julius Jones Jr. on a 50-yard touchdown.

23h ago

Low 90s Friday with showers possible in Dade and Broward

Thursday night brought lingering clouds and a chance of spotty showers or storms from the Atlantic over parts of Miami-Dade or Broward. Friday is forecast warm and humid with highs near the low 90s and showers or storms most likely from morning through early afternoon.

Sep 10

District 3 drainage groundbreaking Sept. 15 on NW 9 Avenue

The City of Miami will break ground Sept. 15, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. on a District 3 drainage and roadway project on NW 9 Avenue between NW 2 Street and NW 3 Street. Work includes drainage, sidewalk and roadway improvements, swale restoration, resurfacing, and new tree planting.

Sep 10

Urban Design Review Committee set for Sept. 16 at 2 p.m.

The City of Miami Urban Design Review Committee will meet Sept. 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting agenda is available for the public session on urban design items.

Sep 10

Broker seeks $3M fee on Reuben Bros’ Esplanade purchase

Josh Wade of Delray Beach-based Flagship Partners sued affiliates of Reuben Brothers and O’Connor Capital Partners in Miami-Dade Circuit Court, claiming he is owed a 1.5% commission, or $3 million, on the roughly $200 million March sale of The Esplanade at 150 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. Wade alleges he introduced the parties in 2024 and was later cut out of negotiations.

Sep 10

King Tides expected countywide Sept. 10 through 13

Miami-Dade County warned that King Tides return Sept. 10–13, 2026, with high water possible in low-lying coastal areas. Drivers are advised to avoid flooded roads and plan around elevated tides.

Sep 10

Highland Beach home at $27.9M leads slow luxury contract week

A four-story oceanfront mansion at 4101 South Ocean Boulevard in Highland Beach, listed at $27.9 million, found a buyer in the Aug. 31–Sept. 5 period tracked by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund Gomes team. The 2018 home has about 8,100 square feet, seven bedrooms, and roughly 100 feet of Atlantic frontage on 0.68 acres; five Palm Beach County contracts at $3 million-plus totaled $51.3 million in asking volume that week.

Sep 10

Full-time students ride Metrobus and Metrorail at half price

Miami-Dade County offers half-price GO Miami-Dade Metrobus and Metrorail fares to full-time college and university students and to students in grades K–12. The discount is available countywide on an ongoing basis.

Sep 9

Affordable housing town hall set Sept. 15 at Miami Beach City Hall

Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas will host an in-person Affordable Housing Town Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in City Hall Commission Chambers, third floor, at 1700 Convention Center Drive. The session will cover the current state of affordable housing in Miami Beach.

Sep 9

Brightline FLEX fares allow free same-day changes and refunds

Brightline introduced SMART FLEX and PREMIUM FLEX fares allowing same-day schedule changes up to departure at no extra cost. FLEX tickets can also be canceled anytime for a full refund to the original payment method.

Sep 7

PortMiami Tunnel closed 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sept. 10

The PortMiami Tunnel was scheduled for maintenance closures from 9:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, through Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. Motorists were advised to use alternate routes for port access during those hours.

Sep 7

First FY2027 millage hearing Sept. 10 at 5:01 p.m.

Miami Beach’s City Commission meets Thursday, Sept. 10, at 8:30 a.m., with the first public hearing to adopt tentative FY2027 millage rates and budgets at 5:01 p.m. the same day. The second public budget hearing is Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 5:01 p.m.

Sep 4

West Avenue Phase II site walkthrough set for Sept. 14 at 8 p.m.

Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez will lead an evening walkthrough of the West Avenue Phase II Neighborhood Improvement Project construction site on Monday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. at Lincoln Road and Alton Road next to the citizenM Hotel. Attendees must wear closed-toed shoes.