South Florida Weather Alert: 70–80% Storm Risk and Urban Flooding Threat Across Miami Region...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Miami, Florida – Drivers across South Florida could face rapidly flooded streets and frequent lightning strikes during afternoon commutes beginning Friday as a stalled weather boundary triggers several...
Miami-Dade County Youth Fair 2026: What to know about tickets, parking, rides and more
The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair and Exposition is back in all its glory for its 74th year, meaning rides, food and family fun are all just a ticket away. The Fair's gates officially open Thursday at 4 p.m., but you have three weeks to participate in the magic of this South Florida staple, including 87 rides, animal...
‘Stuck between a rock and a hard place’: Order to vacate comes without help...
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. — April Lynch is among the tenants at Sans Souci Estates Apartments, which was built in 1962, in North Miami, who feared homelessness. Lynch and other residents said they received contradictory notices. Some were from the county and others from the property owner. “But you guys...
Homestead man accused of selling drugs to undercover agent at Miami smoke shop
MIAMI — A 25-year-old Homestead man was arrested Thursday after police say he sold illegal drugs to an undercover officer at a Miami smoke shop, leading to a raid that uncovered large quantities of suspected narcotics. Officers with the Miami Police Department said a “narcotics operation” was underway at...
40-foot boat catches fire off Miami Beach. Fireboats rush in to put it out
A 40-foot boat caught fire off Miami Beach on Thursday morning, requiring firefighters to race over on fireboats to put out the blaze, authorities say. Around 10:40 a.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Miami Beach Fire Department sailed to the vessel near the 55 block of Collins Avenue, MDFR said. Two fireboats...
After a year and a half, this island-forward Miami Beach restaurant has closed
After less than two years in the Sunset Harbour neighborhood of Miami Beach, Paya has closed for good. The restaurant at 1209 17th St. in Miami Beach opened in September 2024 and served its last dinner March 1. The restaurant closed March 2. Created by chef Niven Patel and business partner Mohamed Alkassar of Feal...
$1,200 in diesel gone: Miami man held in St. Lucie Co. jail after fuel...
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies said they arrested a Miami man after finding him actively pumping diesel with fraudulently encoded gift cards , a scheme that definitely didn't pump the brakes on high fuel prices. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said that its deputies were called...
Miami Police Say Sister Had Nun to Do With Smoke Shop Raid
On Thursday afternoon, the social media account @ONLYinDADE posted a 30-second video that appeared to show a raid at a smoke shop along Biscayne Boulevard in Miami. The clip opens with an aerial view of officers in bulky SWAT gear detaining people in an alley in the Edgewater neighborhood. It then cuts to officers...
One person arrested following large drug bust at Florida smoke shop
FLORIDA — A Homestead man was arrested Thursday after police say he sold illegal drugs to an undercover officer at a Miami smoke shop, leading to a SWAT raid that uncovered large quantities of suspected narcotics. According to the Miami Police Department, officers were conducting a narcotics investigation at Ark...
Miami unveils faster permit process for homeowners and businesses allowing residents to receive approvals...
Miami, Florida – City leaders in Miami have unveiled two new initiatives aimed at tackling one of the frustrations most often voiced by residents and business owners: the time it takes to secure permits for everyday projects. The programs, introduced by Mayor Eileen Higgins, are designed to speed up...

















