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Severe thunderstorm warning in Miami-Dade: Open for First Alert Doppler 6000
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for portions of Miami-Dade Thursday afternoon as storms were rolling through the area. The warning was in effect until 3 p.m. and includes parts of Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, South Miami, Kendall, Doral,. Pinecrest, Miami Springs, Sweetwater, West Miami, Medley, Westchester, Gladeview, Glenvar Heights,...
More rain headed to South Florida to improve deficit
MIAMI - Thunderstorms are set to fire off starting around 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. It will continue to be warm and humid through Thursday, with additional scattered storms throughout.Friday and Saturday a north front sweeps down bringing breezy, drier air, lifting some of that humidity.
Miami spoil islands to remain closed to guard against pollution
MIAMI – The City of Miami says the spoil islands will remain closed until further notice.Just before the Memorial Day holiday, officials completed a mammoth clean-up project of the islands. Then they decided to close all four in an effort to protect the areas against further pollution.What is a spoil island? There are many such islands in the Indian River Lagoon, states The University of Florida's entomology lab. They are composed of dredge spoil material resulting from the construction of navigation channelsOver the decades, many spoil islands have developed into valuable and distinct habitats. A survey by the Florida Department of Natural Resources back in 1990 listed 467 species of animals and plants occupying these islands. Officials at Flagler Monument Island in Miami Beach also announced they were closing that island.
Appeals court rejects request to drop lawsuit alleging fraud by ex-Miami city attorney
An appeals court Wednesday rejected a request by a former Miami city attorney to dismiss a civil lawsuit alleging she took part in a conspiracy to commit fraud in a property deal. A three-judge panel of the 3rd District Court of Appeal said sovereign immunity does not shield Victoria Mendez...
City of Sunny Isles Beach Celebrates the Grand Opening of New Meditation Garden
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... An oasis at Town Center Park that offers residents, ages 18 and over, a serene space for reflection and art appreciation. In a significant stride towards promoting health and wellness, the City of Sunny Isles Beach proudly announces a new addition to the city — the Meditation Garden at Town Center Park. This serene oasis, nestled in the heart of our vibrant urban community, provides a space for reflection, meditation, and appreciation of art.
Miami-Dade Vice Chairman Anthony Rodriguez to Volunteer at Tropical Park's Drive-Thru Food Distribution Event
In a bid to tackle hunger head-on, Miami-Dade's Vice Chairman Anthony Rodriguez is rolling up his sleeves to serve the community at a drive-thru food distribution event, aligning forces with Feeding South Florida, speaker-to-be Daniel Perez, and State Senator Alexis Calatayud, this event is set to take place at Tropical Park on May 29.
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