The Strongman Fell. In ‘Doralzuela,’ They Partied
Venezuelans in South Florida took to the streets to cheer Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s capture, while fretting about what comes next.
Miami Bar Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Bartender and Comic
In Miami, there are people who stand in the spotlight and people who bring a room together quietly from the sidelines. Danny Benavente managed to be both at once. The 42-year-old tragically passed away in the early morning hours of January 1, 2026. Benavente moved easily between comedy and hospitality,...
Megan Thee Stallion steps into ownership with new Popeyes franchise in Miami
Megan Thee Stallion didn’t usher in the new year with a countdown or a champagne toast. She did it with crispy chicken, a packed South Beach sidewalk, and a set of keys that marked a major shift in her business journey. On New Year’s Eve, the Grammy-winning rapper and...
Peter Thiel opens Miami office as wealth-tax fears push billionaires out
Billionaire Peter Thiel is turning his long-running flirtation with Florida into a formal beachhead, opening a Miami office for his personal investment firm just as California lawmakers intensify a push for a sweeping wealth tax on the ultra-rich. The move crystallizes a broader shift in the geography of American...
New weekly nonstop JAN–MIA service with American Airlines
JANS – The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) has announced American Airlines is offering a nonstop flight from Jackson to Miami. This new service will begin March 14, 2026, and operate throughout the spring and summer. This new nonstop flight makes it easier for travelers to connect with flights...
Mayor Josh Dieguez names Gonzalez Family as Miami Lakes Volunteers of the Year
During his State of the Town address on Dec. 8, Miami Lakes Mayor Josh Dieguez singled out the Gonzalez family as Volunteers of the Year. The family - Omar Gonzalez, a member of the town’s Civic Association prior to incorporation; his wife Cathy Quintana, an Accountant in the Corporate Division at The Graham...
Chabad Miami Lakes lights Menorah on Main Street to celebrate Hanukkah
Rabbi Mendel Weiss and his wife Tzippy Weiss of Chabad Miami Lakes provided a dancing dreidel, fried potato pancakes, kosher donuts and cotton candy for guests who lit a menorah on Main Street on Dec. 18, the fifth night of Hanukkah. There was also a DJ and a person in...
10 Peruvian Restaurants in America that Rival Anything in Lima
Across the United States, Peruvian restaurants are bringing the vibrant flavors of Lima to tables coast to coast. From ceviche bursting with citrus to perfectly seasoned roasted chicken, each dish feels fresh, bold, and unforgettable. Dining at these spots is a way to travel to Peru without leaving the country.
Male shot in stomach in Miami’s Design District, cops say
MIAMI — Miami police are investigating after they said a male was shot in the stomach in the city’s Design District area on Saturday. It happened near the 40th block of Northeast 41st Street. Police said the victim, a Black male, was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder...
Woman found safe, boyfriend charged after photos capture possible abduction
Hialeah Police announced an arrest has been made in a New Year's Eve abduction.

















