Miami home sales rise for 9th straight month
Housing transactions are hitting goals like a left-footed blast from Messi these days. Miami-Dade County's total home sales rose year over year for the ninth consecutive month as South Florida’s heavy-cash, high-demand market continues to lead the nation, according to May 2026 statistics released by MIAMI REALTORS® + R
The Miami-Dade brush fire has shut down some of Florida’s Turnpike lanes
Those heading south out of Northwest Miami-Dade on Friday afternoon should cross Florida’s Turnpike off their list of route choices. As firefighters continue to battle the brush fire that’s been burning since Sunday, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Florida Highway Patrol announced southbound turnpike lanes will be closed fr
Buyer Drags $55 Million Deal For Diddy’s Star Island Mansion Into Miami Court
A South Carolina buyer is hauling the fight over Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Star Island mansion into a Miami courtroom, asking a judge to force through a $55 million sale after the property’s ownership company allegedly failed to close the deal. In a new complaint, John Franklin says he inked a purchase agreement in March, li
Video shows man beating, kidnapping girlfriend in Miami Springs, police say
MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. — Officials with the Miami Springs Police Department released video on Friday showing what they said was a violent domestic kidnapping within the city the day prior. Authorities said it happened just before 11 a.m. Thursday in the 3900 block of Northwest South River Drive. Police...
Gulf Coast Heat Index to Dangerous Levels
Heat and humidity in the southern plains and along the Gulf Coast will feel very tropical and oppressive from Miami to Brownsville, Texas. Across the Gulf Coast, heat alerts remain in place as hot temperatures and humidity will make it feel like temperatures well into the 100s! Hot temperatures and high humidity in thi
Miami man arrested for fake DeSoto County email scam
DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A Miami man was arrested after deputies said he used a fake DeSoto County government email to scam a resident out of nearly $4,000. The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office said the victim was already seeking permit approval through the DeSoto County Planning and Building Department when they rec
South Florida On Edge As Friday Storms Threaten To Turn Streets Into Rivers
South Florida is in for another steamy one on Friday, and it is not just the heat residents need to worry about. Forecasters say late-afternoon and evening storms could fire up with intense downpours, dropping heavy rain in a hurry and leading to localized flooding. Slow-moving cells may dump enough water to overwhelm
From foster care to doctorate: South Florida woman turns pain into purpose
For Dr. Alecia Rodriguez, family and transformation are deeply connected. Today, the 41-year-old South Florida resident is a licensed psychotherapist, nonprofit founder, wife and mother of three adult children. She is also a foster parent who has opened her home to children in need, helping provide the stability and lo
Can The Miami Takeover Bring Go-Go Music Into A New Era?
In Miami Beach, summer doesn't just arrive—it gets curated. From July 24–27, 2026, the city's shoreline will once again become the stage for The Miami Takeover (MTO), a multi-day cultural event blending nightlife, live performance, and destination tourism into something closer to a moving cultural archive than a tradit
Bal Harbour Developer Quietly Unloads Waterfront Mansion For $43 Million
Developer Michael Klinger has cashed out of his revamped Bal Harbour waterfront mansion for just under $43 million, a deal that clocks in as the village’s priciest home sale so far this year. The glassy estate at 56 Bal Bay Drive sits on the Intracoastal, spans roughly 10,800 square feet, and packs seven bedrooms and m
