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2h ago

New Miami-area group breaks organ recovery record

A new Miami-area organ recovery organization has set a record for recoveries as more than 6,000 people remain on Florida’s transplant wait list, with another person added about every seven minutes.

2h ago

Over 30 South Florida cities skip ICE cop training

More than 30 municipalities, including Fort Lauderdale, Miramar, Homestead, and Miami Beach, have not partnered with ICE on a program to train local police despite pressure to join.

3h ago

JetBlue reports significant third-quarter revenue growth

JetBlue, which is increasing its focus on Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, posted significant revenue growth in the third quarter as it works to reassure travelers and investors.

3h ago

King-tide flooding peaks; high rip risk on Atlantic beaches

High-tide coastal flooding is expected to peak today and Tuesday along South Florida’s east coast, with significant saltwater flooding near high tide around 9:30 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service cites a high risk of rip currents on all Atlantic beaches, high surf for the Palm Beaches, and dangerous marine conditions through at least Wednesday. Miami-Dade and Broward face northeast winds sustained 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph, and a wind advisory runs into Tuesday evening with possible gusts up to 45 mph.

9h ago

Heat drop to 0-4 after loss to Mavericks

The Miami Heat fell to the Dallas Mavericks and are 0-4 to start the season in the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, despite a triple-double from Antetokounmpo.

11h ago

Epstein report cites alleged assaults at Mar-a-Lago

A Democratic House Judiciary Committee report released Monday alleges President Donald Trump was an active participant in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse network, including claims by five survivors of rape or sexual assault in New York and at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. The 53-page document cites survivor accounts, FBI records, unredacted Epstein Files material, and whistleblower testimony; the White House called the allegations false and said Trump kicked Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago.

11h ago

Moody and Nixon contest Florida U.S. Senate seat

Republican U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, appointed in 2025 to replace Marco Rubio after serving as Florida attorney general, is running to keep the seat against Democrat Angie Nixon. Nixon has campaigned statewide on affordability and extending TPS for Venezuelans and Haitians; Moody is framing the race around immigration, border security, and an “America First” agenda. Nixon says Moody has not accepted debate invitations.

13h ago

Road sign crashes down near Golden Glades Park and Ride

A large road sign fell Monday afternoon just west of Interstate 95 by Northwest Seventh Avenue near the Golden Glades Park and Ride, scattering twisted metal. The road was temporarily closed, then reopened after debris was cleared; no injuries were reported. Officials have not said whether high winds caused the collapse.

14h ago

Villa Miami condo tower tops out in Edgewater

Villa Miami has topped out in Edgewater, marking the structural high point of the residential tower under construction.

16h ago

$1.5M turf replacement set for Normandy Isle Park

Griffin Catalyst is backing the City of Miami Beach’s $1.5 million artificial turf replacement at Normandy Isle Park, 7030 Trouville Esplanade, as a FIFA World Cup 2026 ONE GAME ONE FUTURE legacy project. Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner and the Miami Host Committee will mark the investment at a 10 a.m. program Thursday, Oct. 29.

9h ago

Blind artists exhibit at Coral Gables Museum through Nov. 1

“America Touched, America Seen” at the Coral Gables Museum features work by blind and visually impaired artists from Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, on view through Nov. 1. Featured artist Victor Brown, who lost remaining vision after a 2007 retinal detachment, shows a large macramé American flag and popsicle-stick sculptures. The show also includes works by Miami Lighthouse elementary students, including painted soccer balls.

14h ago

Gymshark’s first public gym coming to Wynwood in 2027

Gymshark plans its first-ever public gym at 2050 N Miami Ave. in Wynwood, with an opening targeted for January 2027.

15h ago

Burger Shot, Cluckin’ Bell and more land before GTA 6

With Grand Theft Auto VI due Nov. 19, South Florida spots are staging real-world Vice City tie-ins. Skinny Louie partners with Rockstar for Burger Shot menus and branding from early November through Dec. 31, including a Bleeder Triple at $15.49; Kaseya Center concessions will run Burger Shot and Cluckin’ Bell; Vice City Bean is selling a limited “Leonida” blend for $23; and Sanguich plans a limited “Vice City Special.” Flanigan’s, E11EVEN, Joe’s Stone Crab, and the Clevelander are among local landmarks fans map to in-game locations.

21h ago

Cyprus halloumi and Greek kiwi tasting at Meraki Bistro

The EUKIHAL campaign hosted a Sept. 15 tasting at Meraki Greek Bistro in downtown Miami during the Americas Food & Beverage Show, featuring Halloumi PDO from Cyprus and kiwifruit from Kavala, Greece. Executive chef Peter Tsaglis demonstrated a halloumi, kiwi, and watermelon salad for industry guests.

21h ago

.@Audacy van with familiar colors outside their Miami office 👀

.@Audacy van with familiar colors outside their Miami office 👀

16h ago

Free hip-hop block party at Normandy Fountain Nov. 7

LoveIsLove Miami’s free hip-hop block party runs Saturday, Nov. 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Normandy Fountain, 7802 Rue Vendome, Miami Beach, with more than 1,200 RSVPs. The lineup includes DJs Rich Medina, Dante’s HiFi, LS One, and Rogue, live graffiti with Museum of Graffiti support, and a $500 all-styles dance battle; a separate ticketed afterparty at Bob’s Your Uncle features Jarobi White of A Tribe Called Quest. Founder Dinna Alexanyan said the budget was cut about 70% after Miami Beach and CRA funding fell through.

21h ago

Free Halloween trick-or-treat events across Miami Oct. 31

Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31, with free family events including Coconut Grove Harvest on Fuller Street from 6 to 8 p.m., Trick-or-Treat on the Mile in Coral Gables from 2 to 6 p.m., Safe Streets Halloween on Sunset Drive in South Miami from 4 to 7 p.m., Hialeah trunk-or-treat at Milander Park at 6 p.m., and a Doral mall Spooktacular from 1 to 3 p.m. A Miami Purge trunk-or-treat at Shenandoah Park runs 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30; Lincoln Road’s block party in Miami Beach runs 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday.

14h ago

West Avenue Phase II walkthrough set for Oct. 29

The City of Miami Beach and Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez will host a community walkthrough of the West Avenue Phase II Neighborhood Improvement Project on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. at Lincoln Road and Alton Road next to the citizenM hotel. Attendees must wear closed-toed shoes.

16h ago

Miami Public Art PAC meets Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.

The City of Miami Public Art Professional Advisory Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. in the MRC 10th floor conference room; the agenda is available for the public session.

16h ago

Miami Beach fertilizer ban runs through Nov. 1

Miami Beach’s seasonal ban on fertilizer application, in place since May 15 to protect Biscayne Bay water quality, remains in effect through Nov. 1.

18h ago

Take Metrorail Orange Line to MIA this holiday season

Miami-Dade transit officials are advising holiday flyers to use Metrorail’s Orange Line to Miami International Airport and transfer to the free MIA Mover, with long-term parking available at select Metrorail garages.

20h ago

Miami Beach special meetings Nov. 12 and Nov. 16

Miami Beach will hold special commission meetings Thursday, Nov. 12 at 3:30 p.m. on the Live Local Act and Monday, Nov. 16 at 9 a.m. to accept election results, both in City Hall commission chambers at 1700 Convention Center Drive, third floor, with Zoom participation available.