Residents push back against proposed expansion of Bal Harbour Shops
BAL HARBOUR, Fla. — The Bal Harbor Village Council is considering a development proposal for the Bal Harbour Shops. The council received some pushback from residents. It’s a sprawling project of four new buildings towering nearly 300 feet in the air, offering a mix of hotel, residential units and office space on the site of the Bal Harbour Shops.
Authorities work to identify suspected arsonist after trash can goes up in flames in...
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities are working to identify a suspected repeat arsonist after, they say, someone intentionally started a fire inside of a trash can in Miami Beach. A trash can fire that sparked along Collins Avenue overnight has now become a high priority for police. Surveillance video...
Just Outside Downtown Miami Is A Once-Thriving Florida Stadium That Could Get A Major...
Miami is a lively destination dotted with architectural treasures and landmarks integral to the city's signature opulence and history. One noteworthy midcentury modern structure stands out, largely due to its vacant state: Miami Marine Stadium. Located only 10 minutes outside from downtown, it has been out of use for more than 30 years but may soon experience a revival. In February 2026, city commissioners...
Miami-Dade sheriff releases footage of deputy shooting armed man trying to flee
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office released footage of a deputy shooting a North Miami Beach man, who is accused of fleeing from officers on Feb. 24 before pulling a gun on them. That evening, a detective assigned to a robbery intervention detail tried to stop a black Mercedes-Benz at Northwest 17th Avenue and 71st Street, according to a MDSO video. The driver was...
A Former Waterfront Gas Station Now Serves One of Florida’s Most Talked-About Burgers
Tucked along the Intracoastal Waterway in Hollywood Beach, Florida, Le Tub is the kind of place that makes you do a double-take the first time you see it. What was once a humble gas station on the water has transformed into one of South Florida’s most beloved burger joints, dripping with personality and charm.
Miami mother and son face federal charges for fraud and identity theft
MIAMI, Florida - A mother and son appeared in federal court on Friday, accused of fraud and identity theft involving an elderly victim, according to court records. Natacha Maria Lezcano, also known as Maria Margarita Lezcano, 63, of Miami, and her son, Daniel Romero, 33, also of Miami, are facing charges after allegedly exploiting an elderly woman for financial gain. Lezcano became a live-in...
‘It’s horrible to see’: Pest control company hired by Hallandale Beach condo using legal...
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — The property management for a condominium in Hallandale Beach sent out an email to residents announcing they hired a pest management company to deter birds after repeated complaints of bird poop on balconies. Then they learned that so called bird deterrent is actually poison. Graciella...
A 40-Year Hospitality Legend Opened The Newest and Most Exciting Burger Spot in Plantation,...
Some restaurants take years to find their footing. Benny’s Smash Burgers didn’t need that kind of time. Opening its doors in late 2025 in Plantation, Florida, this passion-driven smash burger spot hit the South Florida food scene like a thunderclap — instantly winning over locals, food bloggers, and drive-from-two-cities-away devotees with a burger so precisely crafted it feels less like...
6 Florida Restaurants Shut Down After Inspectors Find Roaches Crawling Through Food and Kitchens
Inspectors Shocked! Roach Infestations and Rotten Food Shut Down 6 Restaurants. Florida inspectors shut down 6 restaurants over serious health violations. Live and dead roaches were found in kitchens, coolers, and prep areas. Some locations had unsafe food temperatures, risking bacterial growth. All restaurants were later allowed to reopen after...
GAIA Miami in South of Fifth is Already the Hardest Reservation to Get in...
Miami’s most anticipated new restaurant is officially open. GAIA Miami — the globally celebrated Greek-Mediterranean dining concept from Fundamental Hospitality, founded by Chef Izu Ani and Evgeny Kuzin — made its U.S. debut on April 28, 2026, at 801 South Pointe Drive in South of Fifth. It is the brand’s first presence in the United States, following its celebrated journey through Dubai, Monaco, London, Doha...

















