Heat advisory issued for some South Florida counties
A heat advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties on Tuesday, July 7, as temperatures across South Florida are expected to feel as high as 110 degrees. The National Weather Service Miami issued the advisory from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for areas including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Homestead, as well as parts
UM Presidents’ Old Coral Gables Waterfront Estate Snagged For $42M
A 4.6 acre waterfront spread in Coral Gables’ gated Gables Estates community, long tied to the University of Miami’s presidential residence, sold this month for about $41.6 million. The closing, recorded June 24, 2026, followed Coral Gables reviews and demolition paperwork that cleared the way for a teardown and arrive
Beloved Coconut Grove burger spot closes after 15 years
I wasn’t planning on leaving my place on Sunday, June 28. But around 9:30 p.m., still wearing my pajamas, I got in my car and drove to Coconut Grove because I couldn’t let Lokal close without saying goodbye. Some restaurants anchor neighborhoods, and Lokal was one of them....
After ‘Alcatraz’ environmentalists have a new target: the runway in the Everglades
Environmental activists who once rallied against plans resembling a fortress style detention site have redirected their energy toward preserving fragile wetlands. The proposed runway project near Miami now draws intense scrutiny from groups dedicated to safeguarding natural habitats. In this unfolding story the Evergla
62 drowning deaths in Florida to date
Some 62 lives have been claimed in drownings across Florida so far this year, according to state officials. At this pace, Florida could surpass 2025’s 120 deaths, the deadliest year yet in the Sunshine State. As families head to the beaches, lakes and pools this summer, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, the YMCA of South F
Hialeah brothers arrested in drug trafficking investigation, FDLE says
Two brothers from Hialeah have been arrested following an investigation into drug trafficking in Miami-Dade, authorities said. Alexander and Anthony Sanchez, both 29, are facing one count each of cocaine trafficking, possession of cocaine, and money laundering, as well as four counts of possession of cocaine with the i
Fitness Influencer Wes Watson Pleads Guilty in Miami Gym Assault Case
Fitness Influencer Wes Watson Pleads Guilty in Miami Gym Assault Case, Faces Prison Time at July Sentencing. Fitness influencer Wes Watson has pleaded guilty to aggravated battery in connection with the violent altercation that occurred inside Elevation Fitness in Miami-Dade County late last year, marking a major devel
Shelter Dog Has Spent Over 600 Days Waiting for a Home Without Any Luck
Spending nearly two straight years inside a rescue kennel can dampen the spirit of any young pup. A moving Instagram video from @adoptmiamipaws introduces us to a gorgeous shelter dog named Zeus sitting by his wire-mesh door. He has officially clocked 643 days at the Miami-Dade Pet Adoption Center down in Florida. And
Miami’s Goodtime Hotel Acquired for $100
Los Angeles-based investment firm CIM Group has officially taken ownership of South Beach’s prominent Goodtime Hotel following a Miami-Dade County foreclosure auction. Through an affiliate entity, CIM Group utilized its right to credit bid, securing the 266-key property with a nominal $100 bid. The maneuver follows a m
Miami-Dade man accused of swiping $33K in cash, jewelry, TVs from senior’s home
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A Miami Gardens man is facing charges after investigators said he allegedly broke into a Miami-Dade senior’s home and stole about $33,000 in cash, along with televisions and jewelry. According to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, 33-year-old Antonio Nieves was arrested...

















