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
World Cup fever takes over Bayfront Park as fans cheer on their teams
MIAMI (WSVN) - One week has passed since the FIFA World Cup started, and South Florida is doing what they do best. Soccer fans have been uniting and blending each other’s cultures ever since the tournament got underway. “I love Mexico,” said a fan of the Canadian soccer team...
Miami Broker Says Ex Stiffed Him On LVMH Tower Payday
A Downtown Miami brokerage deal involving luxury powerhouse LVMH has spilled out of the boardroom and into Miami-Dade Circuit Court, with agent Robert Festinger accusing his former partner of cutting him out of a hefty commission tied to a lease renewal at 100 North Biscayne. Festinger has sued Carvalho Commercial...
Festival celebrates Juneteenth in North Miami
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. — Friday marks a historic day for all who love freedom. The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in Confederate territory on Jan. 1, 1863, but the news didn’t get to Galveston, Texas, until June 19, 1865. Juneteenth, which commemorates the day, has been an official federal...

















