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2h ago

85 percent of The Club at Brickell Bay condos rented to tourists

About 85 percent of The Club at Brickell Bay condos are rented to tourists, violating the city’s ban on short-term rentals in multi-family buildings.

2h ago

PortMiami director predicted disaster after mayor rejected fuel deal

The PortMiami director who helped negotiate a purchase of the private fuel yard predicted a disaster from the mayor rejecting the deal.

8h ago

Griffin Conine’s walk-off RBI single ended Marlins’ 12-game skid

Griffin Conine hit a walk-off RBI single to lift the Marlins past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Monday at loanDepot park. The win ended Miami’s franchise-record 12-game losing streak. Heriberto Hernández hit the tying two-run single in the ninth. Calvin Faucher pitched a scoreless ninth for the win.

9h ago

Nonverbal boy age 10 to 12 found wandering at Sheridan Street and State Road 7

A nonverbal boy around 10 to 12 years old with brown hair and brown eyes was found wandering in the area of Sheridan Street and State Road 7 in Hollywood. Police are seeking help identifying the child or locating guardians.

10h ago

141 Broward schools will offer free lunch under federal program starting Aug. 10

Broward County students return to school Aug. 10. Students at 141 schools are automatically eligible for free lunch under the federal Community Eligibility Provision Program. The remaining 80 schools will use meal benefits applications. The district is launching a school bus camera program with 1,300 buses equipped with AI-powered cameras. Violators of the bus passing law face $225 citations.

10h ago

New video shows Alan Triana followed by another driver before shooting

New video footage was released from a road rage shooting on Nov. 23. Alan Triana was accused of shooting at another driver. The video from a Tesla shows Triana was followed from Dolphin Mall to Allapattah and that the other driver opened fire.

16h ago

Westbound MacArthur Causeway is flooded

Westbound lanes of the MacArthur Causeway are flooded.

19h ago

IShowSpeed buys 26,600-square-foot warehouse for $11 million in Miami-Dade

Influencer IShowSpeed purchased a 26,600-square-foot industrial building on a 1.8-acre lot at 8700 NW Seventh Avenue for nearly $11 million. The property was previously owned by an entity managed by Edgar and Farid Guanuna, who bought it for $8 million in 2022.

19h ago

Port Boulevard to have up to two lanes closed nightly July 28-30

Westbound Port Boulevard will have up to two lanes closed 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Tuesday July 28 through Thursday July 30. Eastbound will have up to two lanes closed 5 p.m.–5 a.m. The ramp from North America Way to westbound Port Boulevard will be closed July 28 and 29 from 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

21h ago

Keegan Harricharan, 42, of Coral Springs sentenced to 20 years for laundering PPP funds

Keegan Harricharan, 42, of Coral Springs was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for conspiracy to engage in money laundering. Harricharan and others used about $840,000 in pandemic-era PPP loans, including $175,000 deposited into his TNR Holding account, to support the 2021 plot to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

23h ago

Waldorf Astoria and Okan Tower under construction in Miami

Waldorf Astoria and Okan Tower are under construction in Miami. Final heights will be 1,049 feet and 902 feet, respectively.

Jul 26

Bentley Residences in Sunny Isles Beach now over 10 stories up

Construction on Bentley Residences in Sunny Isles Beach has reached over 10 stories.

Jul 25

Miami-Dade commissioners approve design contract for full 5.6-mile Ludlam Trail

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners approved the design contract for the full 5.6-mile Ludlam Trail. The project will convert a former rail corridor into public space connecting neighborhoods, parks, schools, businesses and transit. Public design meetings are anticipated later this year.

Jul 24

Golden Glades Interchange nighttime closures set for next week

Nighttime closures are scheduled next week in the Golden Glades Interchange area. Drivers should plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

1h ago

Mitch Panter and David Sampedro selected to 2026 Super Lawyers list

Mitchell Panter and David Sampedro of Panter, Panter & Sampedro, P.A. were selected to the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list. Panter has been selected each year from 2013 through 2026. Sampedro has been selected each year from 2016 through 2026. No more than 5 percent of Florida attorneys make the list.

1h ago

Rotary Club of Coral Gables held annual picnic at Matheson Hammock Park

The Rotary Club of Coral Gables held its annual picnic at Matheson Hammock Park on July 4. The Coral Gables Woman’s Club held a fundraiser at Birdie Bistro that raised nearly $1,500 for firefighter scholarships. The Coral Gables Bar Association held a mixer at Duffy’s Tavern on July 8.

3h ago

Popular Miami cocktail spot named best hotel bar in the country

A popular Miami cocktail spot was named best hotel bar in the country. The recommended drink is the Negroni.

14h ago

Here’s a view of storms currently north of Miami Beach ⛈️

Here’s a view of storms currently north of Miami Beach ⛈️

21h ago

Pinecrest Business Association moves Coffee and Croquetas to first Thursday of each month

The Pinecrest Business Association announced Coffee and Croquetas will now take place on the first Thursday of every month. National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4. No luncheon will be held in August. The September luncheon will feature founding mayor Evelyn Greer.

21h ago

Helen & Jacob Shaham, Sheldon Anderson and FPL named 2026 Beacon Award honorees

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council announced the 2026 Beacon Award honorees: Helen & Jacob Shaham of The Palace Group, Sheldon T. Anderson of Grove Bank & Trust, and Florida Power & Light. The awards event will be held Oct. 26 at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami.

21h ago

Miami-based VirtuWorks named No. 129 on the 2026 MSP 501 list of top IT providers

VirtuWorks was named No. 129 on the 2026 MSP 501 ranking of top managed IT providers worldwide. The company has been operating for three decades in Miami Beach and holds ISO 27001, ISO 20000, and ISO 9001 certifications.

Jul 13

New splash pad opens at North Trail Park after ribbon-cutting ceremony

A new splash pad opened at North Trail Park. The grand opening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Miami-Dade Parks staff and Commissioner Bermudez.

17h ago

Red Velvet Jazz Rooftop Series returns Tuesday with vocalist Nikki Kidd

The Red Velvet Jazz Rooftop Series returns to Hotel AKA West Palm Beach on Tuesday, July 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring jazz vocalist Nikki Kidd. The event is held on the last Tuesday of each month through December.

19h ago

SOUP: The Musical world premiere runs Aug. 14-23 at Mandelstam Theater

SOUP: The Musical, inspired by the memoir Mango & Peppercorns, will have its world premiere Aug. 14-23 at The Mandelstam Theater in South Miami. The show tells the story of the women behind Hy Vong restaurant. A pre-show Taste of Hy Vong reception is offered as a $25 add-on.

22h ago

Lord Huron performs at Fillmore Miami Beach on Tuesday, July 28

Lord Huron performs at the Fillmore Miami Beach on Tuesday, July 28 at 8 p.m. FilmGate’s “Films with Subtitles” showcase is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at Silverspot Cinema. Karaokiki Happy Hour is Thursday, July 30 at Supernatural Haus. Marlon Wayans performs at the Miami Improv on Friday, July 31.

12h ago

Special Marine Warning issued for coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach

A Special Marine Warning is in effect for coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach out 20 nautical miles until 7:30 PM EDT. Boaters are advised of hazardous conditions.

13h ago

City of Miami will host five Tree Ordinance workshops starting Aug. 11

The City of Miami will host five Tree Ordinance Community Workshops, one in each commission district. Dates and locations: District 1 Aug. 11 at Miami Police Benevolent Association; District 3 Aug. 12 at Shenandoah Park; District 5 Aug. 13 at Legion Park; District 4 Aug. 19 at Manolo Reyes Park; District 2 Aug. 20 at Hangar at Regatta Grove.

14h ago

Miami Beach hosting condo assistance appointments Aug. 6 at City Hall

The City of Miami Beach will host Ombudsman and DBPR Division of Condominiums representatives Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 3rd Floor. Appointments are required for issues including records access, elections, financials, and dispute resolution.

15h ago

San Marino Island water/sewer main connection completed on Venetian Causeway

As part of the Venetian Causeway Water and Sewer Main improvement project, the contractor completed the final connection of new mains. The San Marino Island connection is done. The San Marco Island connection was rescheduled due to a site conflict.

16h ago

Miami Beach reminds residents not to blow lawn clippings into storm drains

Miami Beach is reminding residents that under the Water Quality Ordinance, lawn clippings and yard waste are considered pollutants when they enter waterways. Residents are advised not to blow or rake debris into streets or storm drains to protect Biscayne Bay.

17h ago

Miami Beach household hazardous waste collection event set for Aug. 30

Miami Beach will hold a household hazardous waste collection event Sunday, Aug. 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 40 Street and Chase Avenue. Residents can bring used oil, fertilizers, old paint, insecticides, batteries and electronics.

20h ago

Southbound NW 2nd Avenue to close between NW 2nd and NW 1st streets at 9 p.m. July 27

Miami-Dade Water and Sewer crews will repair an air release valve at 111 NW 1st Street beginning at 9 p.m. Monday, July 27. Southbound NW 2nd Avenue will be closed between NW 2nd and NW 1st streets, with one northbound lane impacted. Work is expected to last up to seven hours.

Jul 26

Radar loop shows storms impacting coastal areas of Miami-Dade

A radar loop shows storms impacting the coastal areas of Miami-Dade.