South Florida family sues Royal Caribbean over cruise balcony death
Dulcie White went overboard during a Taylor Swift-themed cruise; lawsuit blames alcohol service and crew negligence.
‘I don’t want our legacy to die’: A family’s fight to keep Seminola’s history...
From Palm Beach County to Miami-Dade, 11 cities are celebrating their centennials in 2025 and 2026. WLRN News' series "History We Call Home" spotlights the moments, ideas and people that made these cities part of our community's fabric over the past century. On a June evening last year, Geryl Dennis...
Closing the Gap: Miami’s Homelessness Progress & the Final Push
Join us on November 4th for the Trustee Luncheon & 12th Annual Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Award of Excellence. Homelessness isn't an abstract statistic; it's a reality that could affect anyone. A job loss, a medical crisis, or a mental health setback can shift circumstances in an instant. That's why the work being done in...
This Florida 24-Hour Restaurant Is So Beloved, Crowds Line Up Even At 2 A.M.
Picture neon-lit palm trees swaying against the humid Miami night, the scent of strong, sweet cafecito drifting down Calle Ocho in Little Havana, and a line of hungry night owls clutching warm Cuban sandwiches at two in the morning. That’s the scene at Versailles Restaurant, a true Miami landmark where...
Mayor Francis Suarez’s Not-So-Greatest Hits: The Farewell Tour
Whew, what a lifetime these past sixteen years have been. After spending eight years as a city of Miami commissioner, another eight as mayor, and racking up an untold number of airline miles along the way, the term-limited Francis Suarez will finally leave city office at the end of the year. (But fret not, there’s...
Miami-Dade mayor asks for donations as nearly 1 in 4 county residents set to...
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava made a public appeal for donations Wednesday as nearly a quarter of Miami-Dade County households are set to lose SNAP benefits amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. She also pointedly asked the city’s congressional delegation to help break gridlock and get the food stamps...
Manager of Coral Gables laser skin care place banned from using laser devices
Using a laser-based device beyond the scope of her license got a Coral Gables electrologist “permanently restricted from operating laser or light-based devices.” That’s from the state Board of Medicine’s final order for Mayilex Olmo, who state records list as the manager and lone officer of Mayical Skincare , 1001...
New Miami Restaurants Everyone’s Talking About
Miami’s food scene keeps getting better, and right now there are amazing new spots popping up all over the city. From trendy fusion kitchens to cozy neighborhood gems, these restaurants are creating serious buzz. I’ve rounded up the hottest new places that locals and visitors can’t stop raving about....
Where will Miami Seaquarium’s marine mammals go? They deserve a happy ending, too |...
For 70 years, dolphins, sea lions and the late orca Lolita have been the stars at the Miami Seaquarium, their performances putting the theme park on the map for tourists and locals. Now the Seaquarium has closed, its parent company is going through bankruptcy and a $100 million commercial and marina redevelopment is...
South Florida Food Pantries to Know Amid SNAP Benefits Pause
Millions of Americans, including 3 million Floridians who rely on federal food assistance, may see their benefits paused this week as the federal government shutdown continues. On November 1, as the country marks one month of a federal government shutdown, millions of Floridians are slated to lose access to their...

















