South Florida pushes proper recycling amid growing waste crisis
As Miami-Dade struggles to decide where to build a new waste-to-energy incinerator and Broward County works toward approving a new waste management master plan, the need to recycle correctly has never been more urgent. A few months ago, a brand-new facility was unveiled, promising to bring recycling into the future...
Miami-Dade’s fentanyl crisis is rooted in poverty and stigma, not numbers
Hundreds of posters were arranged in rows, each bearing a name, a face and a date. Together, they lined the walls of the Shalala Grand Ballroom at the University of Miami — each representing a life in Miami-Dade County who was lost to a fentanyl overdose. The Black Poster...
The Longest Table, a potluck event that brings the community together, is set to...
The fun thing about a potluck is getting to try all kinds of yummy food — and you only have to bring one dish! Sounds delish. Now let’s multiply it tenfold! Deco’s checking out an event that’s setting a table that’s crazy long – while serving up food and good vibes.
Crane collapse in Hialeah neighborhood nearly hits home
HIALEAH, Fla. — A large crane positioned in a Hialeah neighborhood came crashing down without warning, scaring residents and barely missing nearby homes. “I live right there -- that could be me,” one neighbor said. Sky 10 was over the scene shortly after the collapse on a block...
Photo of Miami-Dade Fire recruit class raises diversity concerns
MIAMI — A photo of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s newest graduating class is raising questions about diversity within the department. A group of retired firefighters says the image is concerning and is now speaking out about the hiring process. “We knew firsthand what the department can and cannot do”...
These 10 Miami Breakfast Spots Make Sleeping In Feel Like a Mistake
Miami is the kind of city where the morning light hits differently — golden, warm, and full of possibility. Whether you’re a local who knows every shortcut or a visitor still figuring out the neighborhoods, one thing is clear: the breakfast scene here is seriously worth waking up for.
Nightclub Ride Turns Bloody As Teen’s Gunshot Hits Miami Driver
Miami-Dade detectives say a late-night drive home from a nightclub ended in chaos after a handgun went off inside a moving car, wounding the driver and landing a teenager in handcuffs. The shooting, which happened on April 12, sent a man to Jackson Memorial’s Ryder Trauma Center with a leg injury. Police identified the 19-year-old suspect as Raymond Arturo Bolanos...
2026 Fort Lauderdale Open: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
LCM (50 meters) Welcome to the first day of the 2026 Fort Lauderdale Open! Last year’s Pro Swim Series meet at this pool saw two World Records from Gretchen Walsh and Katie Ledecky, and both swimmers are back this year along with a few other major swimmers. There is...
Developers Plan to Downsize Mixed-use Project at 8601 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL
Shifting market changes have prompted two developers to downsize a mixed-use project in Plantation, FL. Initially, in 2023, Related Group and BH Group secured approval for residential and commercial space – specifically 512 residences and 24,970 square feet of commercial space. New plans call for a 24.8 percent reduction...
Miami-Dade Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Each year, we gather in solemn reflection, bound by a shared duty to remember those who gave everything in service to others. Since its establishment in 1980, the Miami-Dade Law Enforcement Officers Memorial has stood as a sacred space—171 names etched in stone, each representing a life defined by courage, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to protect. This year, we will add...

















