Miami eyes major zoning changes to tackle housing crunch
The Miami City Commission will vote Thursday on a sweeping package of development incentives – including significant increases in allowable building height and density — to spur workforce housing construction within proximity to Metrorail stations and along the roadways that connect to them. The provisions, if...
Man killed trying to save turtle on Florida interstate
A 77-year-old Vermont man was killed on Sunday afternoon as he attempted to rescue a turtle on Interstate 95 in Indian River County, Florida, authorities said. The fatal accident occurred around 4:20 p.m. on the southbound lanes of I-95, just north of Sebastian Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The...
Heavy police presence outside Opa-locka home tied to homicide warrant: MDSO
Heavy police presence outside of a home in Opa-locka early Wednesday was tied to a homicide warrant being served, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said. The home at the center of the investigation is along Curtiss Drive. Video showed law enforcement in the neighborhood as officers with Miami Gardens police and...
Miami-Dade County Public Schools earn ‘A’ rating
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Miami-Dade County Public Schools are earning top marks. According to the Florida Department of Education, the district once again earned an “A” for the 2024-2025 school year. According to a media release:. • Overall, 99% of M-DCPS schools received School Grades of A,...
Woman airlifted to hospital after being bitten by dog in Hialeah, police say
Hialeah police said it happened at a home in the 1100 block of West 50th Place.
Landmark Sunset Place mall is winding down and will be replaced. See 5 takeaways
The Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami will be demolished to make way for a new development featuring residential towers, a hotel, offices, a theater and restaurants. The redevelopment aims to revitalize the area and transform it into a walkable neighborhood. FULL STORY: Sunset Place mall will be demolished and...
Alexander Brothers’ Friend Emotional After Rape Charge Dropped
The friend of the Alexander brothers, Ohan Fisherman, speaking out today after an alibi forced the state attorney to drop a sexual battery charge against him.
This Tranquil Horseback Riding Farm Near Tampa Lets You Explore Florida’s Nature Without Crowds
Tucked between suburban streets and sunny palms, there’s a little pocket of Florida that feels like a countryside daydream—yes, even in the middle of Pinellas County. At Cypress Breeze Farm Trail Riding, you won’t hear traffic or see neon signs. Instead, you’ll hear hooves on soft dirt, birdsong overhead, and the gentle creak of a saddle as your horse sways beneath you.
This Tropical Florida Paradise Lets You Walk Among Thousands Of Free-Flying Butterflies
If you’ve ever wanted to step inside a real-life fairy tale, Butterfly World in Coconut Creek is the place to do it. Imagine hundreds—no, thousands—of delicate, brilliantly colored butterflies fluttering all around you, their wings whispering through warm, flower-scented air. It’s not a dream. It’s a 3-acre living fantasy tucked inside Tradewinds Park, and it’s been delighting visitors since 1988.
Best places to live in the Miami metro area
Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in the Miami metro area using data from Niche.
