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9h ago

Vince Hall led Miami Edison to back-to-back state flag football titles

Miami Edison coach Vince Hall was named Miami-Dade Flag Football Coach of the Year after leading the Red Raiders to back-to-back state championships, the first Dade team to achieve the feat.

9h ago

Animal advocates protest sloth attraction in Margate, Broward

Margate Commissioner Tommy Ruzzano criticized animal advocates protesting a sloth attraction while holding a giant sloth stuffed animal.

9h ago

Miami Springs police recorded more immigration arrests than Miami or Miami-Dade Sheriff

From August through May, Miami Springs police made more immigration-related arrests than both the Miami Police Department and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office under the 287(g) program.

9h ago

Matthew Castillo to assume Doral police leadership in mid-June

Matthew Castillo, who documented high immigration arrests in Miami Springs, is expected to lead the Doral Police Department in mid-June.

10h ago

Mosquito season has started and the mosquitoes are biting in Miami

Mosquito season has begun in Miami-Dade County. Officials called on every resident to help fight the increase.

15h ago

Over 6 inches of rain falls in Opa-locka amid Miami-Dade flooding

Rain fell for several hours over parts of Miami-Dade County on June 3-4. One area in Opa-locka recorded more than 6 inches overnight. National Weather Service issued Flood Advisories for northeastern coastal Miami-Dade until midnight.

15h ago

Northbound SR 826 Palmetto Expressway closed 9 p.m. June 4 to 5 a.m. June 5

FDOT will close northbound SR 826 between NW 103rd Street and Okeechobee Road overnight June 4-5 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for installation of ITS poles.

16h ago

Body of unidentified white woman washes ashore on Hollywood Beach

Hollywood police responded at 8 p.m. on June 3 after a body washed ashore near New Mexico Street on Hollywood Beach. The victim is an unidentified white woman. The Homicide Unit is investigating.

16h ago

Groups file notice of intent to sue over Port Everglades sand bypass dredging

Conservation groups including Miami Waterkeeper and Earthjustice filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Port Everglades Inlet Sand Bypassing Project, citing risks to staghorn corals and queen conch.

16h ago

Max Meyer allows two hits in seven innings as Marlins sweep Nationals 4-1

Max Meyer allowed two hits through seven innings and Joe Mack delivered the go-ahead hit in the eighth as the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 to complete a sweep.

16h ago

Nathan Gansert honored for helping rescue two survivors from May 29 plane crash

Nathan Gansert was honored by Pembroke Pines officials for helping pull two injured people from an overturned plane that crashed near North Perry Airport on May 29 after engine failure.

19h ago

Top edge player Jaiden Bryant flips from LSU to Miami

Edge player Jaiden Bryant committed to the Miami Hurricanes after flipping from LSU, improving the Canes’ top-three recruiting class.

20h ago

Erick LaPlante charged with attempted felony murder after shooting at ex-girlfriend

Erick LaPlante, 33, was arrested and charged with attempted felony murder with a firearm, armed robbery, battery by strangulation, aggravated assault, child neglect and battery after allegedly firing a gun near his ex-girlfriend while their infant was nearby.

20h ago

Broward child advocacy council could lose $10 million under DeSantis property tax plan

CEO Cindy Arenberg Seltzer warned that the Children’s Services Council of Broward County could lose roughly $10 million next year under a proposed property tax amendment that would exempt the first $250,000 of home value.

21h ago

MIA prepares for increased FIFA World Cup and G20 summer traffic

Miami International Airport is preparing enhanced passenger services ahead of increased holiday travel, FIFA World Cup matches in Miami, and the G20 event.

21h ago

Flow affiliate sells 60,000-square-foot Miami Worldcenter building for $26.6 million

MWC Block E sold the 80-percent-complete three-story retail and office building at 711 North Miami Avenue to buyers including Daniel Cardenas and Michael Sullivan for $26.6 million. Completion is expected this year.

22h ago

Miami’s Marcello Hernández named host of 2026 ESPYs at Lincoln Center

Marcello Hernández will host the ESPY Awards on July 15 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, marking his first major hosting job since joining SNL in 2022.

23h ago

Baptist Health sells Cutler Bay mixed-use site anchored by Publix for $29.8 million

Baptist Health sold the 25.5-acre site at SW 112th Avenue and SW 248th Street west of Florida’s Turnpike. Kolter Group paid $19.8 million for the residential portion and AEW Capital Management paid $10 million for the 85,000-square-foot Publix-anchored retail portion.

Jun 3

Miami Beach prohibits balloons, plastic confetti and mylar on beaches and parks

Balloons, plastic and metallic confetti, glitter, tinsel, synthetic flower petals and mylar streamers are banned in Miami Beach public marinas, parks and beaches with fines from $250 to $5,000 under Section 82-74 of the city code.

Jun 3

Flow wins approval for two 32-story, 720-unit towers at Aventura Corporate Center

Aventura commissioners approved taller plans for Flow’s project at 20801-20807 Biscayne Boulevard, increasing density to 720 apartments in two 32-story towers. The project includes $5 million for a charter school and reduced parking of 1,556 spaces.

Jun 3

Grupo T&C plans 62-story, 400-unit, 400-room tower at 237 SW 13th Street

Peruvian developer Grupo T&C filed plans for the 648,700-square-foot 13th Edge project at the site of the former El Vedado condominium, including 400 apartments, 400 hotel rooms, a pool and rooftop yoga lawn.

Jun 2

25-year-old worker dies at Okan Tower downtown Miami construction site

A 25-year-old construction worker died and another was injured when a structural column fell at the Okan Tower site in downtown Miami.

Jun 1

MIA launches airport-wide concierge service powered by CLEAR ahead of busy summer

Miami International Airport introduced Concierge Powered by CLEAR, a personalized assistance service available to all arriving and departing passengers.

Jun 1

Westbound I-395 and SR 836 overnight lane closures set for June 2-3 and 8-11

FDOT will close westbound lanes of I-395 and SR 836 from 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on June 2, 3 and June 8-11 for construction work.

15h ago

Another FDOT banger

Another FDOT banger

Jun 2

Thunderstorms moving NE across Miami-Dade this evening

Thunderstorms moving NE across Miami-Dade this evening

Jun 2

I see it now. Just south of the current Publix. They’re finally doing something...

I see it now. Just south of the current Publix. They’re finally doing something with that land lol. I’ll fly my drone out there soon but thanks for heads up

Jun 2

The one by NW 67th Ave? I passed by it over the weekend and...

The one by NW 67th Ave? I passed by it over the weekend and they’ve got the walls up already

19h ago

89th Royal Poinciana Festival runs June 6-14 with walking tours and tree planting

The 89th Royal Poinciana Festival includes a June 6 walking tour at Simpson Park, a June 7 tour and garden party at Jean Willis Park, a poinciana planting of 18 trees on June 13 at Miami Springs Golf and Country Club, and a June 14 bike tour and trolley tour.

22h ago

Rhythmic gymnastics camp at Normandy Isle Park June 15-18 and August 3-7

MB Parks offers rhythmic gymnastics camp at Normandy Isle Park, 7030 Trouville Esplanade. Week 2 (June 15-18) for ages 6-10 costs $192 residents/$232 nonresidents. Week 9 (August 3-7) for ages 8-13 is also offered.

Jun 3

Crandon Park sea turtle beach cleanup volunteer event set for June 16

Miami-Dade Parks Sea Turtle Conservation Program will host a volunteer beach cleanup at Crandon Park Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16.

Jun 3

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden hosts annual Mango Festival June 13-14

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Mango Festival runs June 13-14 with more than 400 mango varieties on display, a kids’ art station, rare mango tree sales and live music. Admission is $27.95.

Jun 3

Free Miami Kids Magazine Family Fest returns to Regatta Park on June 13

The 10th annual free Miami Kids Magazine Family Fest at Regatta Park on June 13 features mechanical rides, inflatables, a petting zoo, pony rides and a K-pop performance from 10 a.m.

Jun 3

Coconut Grove Bahamian Goombay Festival runs June 5-7 on Grand Avenue

The Coconut Grove Bahamian Goombay Festival, one of South Florida’s longest-running cultural events, features Junkanoo parades, Bahamian food and live music on Grand Avenue from June 5-7.

Jun 3

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden hosts annual Mango Festival June 13-14

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Mango Festival runs June 13-14 with more than 400 mango varieties on display, a kids’ art station, rare mango tree sales and live music. Admission is $27.95.

21h ago

Miami Beach senior classes relocated to Flamingo Park for summer

Free MB Parks summer classes for ages 55+ run June 1 through August 14 at Flamingo Park, 1200 Meridian Avenue, with Dance Fusion Mondays and Wednesdays 9-10 a.m., Tai Chi Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Yoga Fridays. No classes June 19 and July 3.

Jun 3

City of Miami launches Prequalification Pool of Contractors initiative

The City of Miami held Industry Day to introduce the new Prequalification Pool of Contractors initiative aimed at streamlining project delivery and expanding opportunities for firms of all sizes.

Jun 3

City of Miami mandates training for all commercial fertilizer applicators

Commercial and institutional fertilizer applicators must complete best management practices training before obtaining a local business tax receipt to protect Biscayne Bay and Miami River water resources.

Jun 2

Current view of Lincoln Road in South Beach. The city is experiencing heavy rain,...

Current view of Lincoln Road in South Beach. The city is experiencing heavy rain, gusty winds and lightning ⚡️

Jun 2

Key Biscayne water quality sampling results released for June 1

Miami Waterkeeper released water quality sampling results for multiple Key Biscayne sites sampled on June 1.

Jun 2

City of Miami opens cooling centers to help residents beat the heat

The City of Miami has activated cooling centers. Residents can find the nearest location at miami.gov.