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Watching the Paris Olympics? We've got you covered
Stretch out your TV remote hand and squat onto a comfy seat because it's time to go for gold. The Paris Olympics begin today.You might be overwhelmed with the prospect of keeping up with over 329 events across 39 sports over the next 16 days. We're here to help.Opening ceremonies: The Olympics officially kick off today at 1:30pm EST, with the opening ceremonies along the River Seine in Paris. Tens of thousands of athletes and performers will cruise along the river to the Eiffel Tower aboard nearly 90 boats.Telemundo will provide Spanish-language daytime coverage.NBC will replay the ceremonies at 7:30pm.ICYMI:...
Five Olympic athletes trained under Miami Northwestern coach
Three Miami Northwestern High graduates are competing in track and field events in the Paris Olympics.The intrigue: They're competing in different events โ one is representing a different country โ but they all have one thing in common: They were trained under Northwestern track and field coach Carmen Jackson.In total, Jackson has coached five Olympic athletes in her more than 30 years of training, according to the Miami Herald.She was inducted into the Florida High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame as a coach in 2022.Between the lines: Aaliyah Butler and Twanisha "TeeTee" Terry, who are representing the United States,...
Things to do in Miami this weekend โ Olympics edition
๐ฅ The wait is finally over: The Paris Olympics begin tomorrow, and we've rounded up a few of the best watch parties around town to celebrate the occasion.We've also included a few other events to check out when your sport of choice isn't on.๐บ Miami's Public Library North Shore Branch is hosting an Opening Ceremony watch party that's kid friendly.Friday, 1-5:30pm. Free.๐ฒ Catch the Opening Ceremony on the big screen at an IMAX.The theaters โ AMC Aventura, Regal South Beach, AMC Sunset Place and EVO Entertainment Homestead โ are participating.Tickets start at $20.24. Show begins at 1:30pm.๐ป Arlo Wynwood is hosting an Opening Ceremony watch party at its lobby bar, plus viewing opportunities throughout the Olympics.Free with RSVP. From 7-11pm. ๐ฑ Smorgasburg Miami is back with an Asian Street Food Market, hosted with Miami K-Pop night.Saturday and Sunday, 2-7pm. Free. ๐ต๐ช Celebrate Peruvian Independence Day at PIER 5 with live performances from Pepe Alva and Cristian Silva, specialty drinks and food. The free event is on Saturday from 9pm-3am.๐ผ๏ธ Fort Lauderdale residents: Close out the weekend at the NSU Art Museum with Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day.Sunday, 12-5pm. Free. Proof of address required.
Miami Beach has a new CEO. City appoints internal candidate after national search
Miami Beach conducted a national search to find its next city manager and flew in candidates from as far as California for interviews.But commissioners decided the best candidate for the job was already at City Hall.Why it matters: Deputy city manager Eric Carpenter was promoted Wednesday to the senior executive position, where he will function as the CEO running the city's day-to-day operations.That means managing nearly 2,400 employees, controlling a $942 million operating budget and overseeing every city department, from police to sanitation.Follow the money: Carpenter's base salary negotiation will begin at $360,000.The city paid recruitment firm MGT Consulting $24,500...
Trump's big Florida day: Meeting Israeli leader and attending local religious event
Former President Donald Trump has two events in South Florida on Friday: The Believers' Summit and a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Why it matters: Both events come shortly after Trump formally accepted the GOP presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and follows President Joe Biden's exit from the race.This will be the first meeting between Trump and Netanyahu since the falling out between them after the 2020 elections.Driving the news: Trump is set to offer the keynote address on Friday at the West Palm Beach religious summit, organized by the ring-wing group Turning Point Action.That same day, he is set to host Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, writes Axios' Barak Ravid.The big picture: Trump's assassination attempt has reinvigorated some of his followers' belief that he was chosen by God.In announcing his presence at the Christian conservative summit, Turning Point noted "a renewed focus on God's providential hand on the future of America," per the Miami Herald.
Florida zoos use ice baths, bloodsicles to keep animals cool
From "bloodsicles" to frozen Kool-Aid, Zoo Miami has gone to great lengths to keep its wild animals cool this summer.Why it matters: South Florida has been under a heat advisory for much of July, with the heat index regularly hitting 105 degrees โย dangerously hot for humans and animals alike.Zoos across the state are working to prevent overheating among their animals.Zoom in: At Zoo Miami, carnivores eat "bloodsicles" โ blocks of frozen meat juice with meat at the center โ while herbivores eat ice blocks with fruits, veggies and juices, says Ron Magill, the zoo's goodwill ambassador and communications director.The dingoes...
Miami breaker heads to Olympics with Team USA
Logan Edra, aka Logistx, is heading to the Olympic stage for the first time โ and so is her sport.Why it matters: The 21-year-old dancer, who lives in Allapattah, will compete with Team USA in breaking when the sport makes its Olympic debut.The games begin Friday.The big picture: Breaking is among the four new sports approved by the International Olympic Committee to make the games more gender balanced and youth focused.The other three are port climbing, skateboarding and surfing.How it works: In the men's and women's breaking competitions, 16 b-boys and b-girls face off in one-on-one battles, integrating moves like...
People keep moving to Florida, population surpasses 23 million
Florida has surpassed 23 million residents for the first time, according to state estimates first reported by the Associated Press.Catch up fast: Since early 2020, all of Florida's growth has come from domestic and international migration into the state.Florida โ the third most populous state in the U.S. โ has added between 350,000 and 375,000 people each year for the past decade, per the estimates.๐ฃ We want to hear from you: If you're not a native Floridian, when did you move here and why?Your responses may be used in a future story.
Transgender Floridians unable to update birth certificates as state denies requests
Florida's health department has been denying updated birth certificates for transgender Floridians, even those whose other government-issued identification reflects their gender identity, according to The 19th.State of play: Transgender Floridians previously were able to update their birth certificates if they provided documentation, such as proof of clinical treatment and a legal name change.Now, the state health agency's Bureau of Vital Statistics no longer considers those records acceptable, according to letters sent to applicants and reviewed by the news outlet.Why it matters: Without accurate documents, trans people risk being outed and face possible harassment or discrimination in their daily lives.The big...
Republicans want to take Florida educational model nationwide with party platform
In its political platform adopted earlier this month, the Republican Party pledged to implement universal school choice, boost parental rights and promote "patriotic" standards for civics education.In other words, under former President Donald Trump, education across the country would look a lot like it does in Florida.Why it matters: Florida in recent years has been thrust into the national spotlight for its hyper-conservative approach to education, serving as a test kitchen for policies that public education advocates say undermine students' and teachers' rights.Some have criticized the state's Department of Education for its push to include Judeo-Christian ideas in public schools,...
New development proposed for Little Haiti, Hallandale Beach
If you build it, we will come write about it. Let's check in on the latest in the development world. A proposed residential project in Little Haiti would rise 28 stories and feature 454 apartments and nearly 20,000 square feet of commercial space, Florida YIMBY reports. The project, at 165...
Fewer Floridians request mail-in ballot compared to the 2022 midterm
Far fewer Floridians have received mail-in ballots this election after a new state law changed how often voters need to request them.Why it matters: That could spell bad news for Democrats, who are seeing the biggest decline in absentee ballots so far this cycle.By the numbers: Politico reports that 46% fewer Florida voters are in line to receive a mail-in ballot compared to the 2022 midterms, according to the latest state data available.Just about 2.23 million voters have asked for absentee ballots for this year's elections, compared to 4.11 million ahead of the 2022 primary, the outlet reported.Catch up fast:...
Marlins tickets, free jerseys at LoanDepot Park
From heritage celebrations to Spongebob Squarepants Day, the Marlins are offering fun T-shirts and jerseys to lure fans to the games.State of play: A ticket to Saturday's game includes a limited-edition Venezuelan Heritage Marlins jersey designed by local artist Porti.Ticket sales will benefit the Fe y Alegria Foundation.What's next: Aug. 9 is the Jamaican Heritage CelebrationAug. 10 is the Dominican Republic Heritage CelebrationAug. 11 is SpongeBob SquarePants DayAug. 24 is the Colombian Heritage CelebrationAug. 25 is the Jewish Community CelebrationSept. 7 is the Nicaraguan Heritage CelebrationOf note: The Marlins also have theme nights in the works, including Harry Potter Day and Panthers Night.
What to do in Miami this weekend. Free events and fun festivities
๐คญ Surprise! We're publishing our weekly weekender guide one day early. Because let's face it: In Miami, the weekend starts on Thursday.๐ nightLAB at the Frost Science Museum: The 21-and-over event series invites guests to explore a new interactive exhibition "Journey to Space."It will feature a discussion between a NASA food scientist and a world-renowned astrophysicist, freeze-dried food tastings and musical performances.Today, 7-11pm. Tickets are $34.95 for nonmembers.๐ธ Miami rockers Jacuzzi Boys are playing a free show at the Miami Beach Bandshell tonight at 8pm. See the band's favorite things to do and places to eat in our "Best Day...
Live like a rockstar: Jacuzzi Boys detail perfect day in Miami
Miami rockers Jacuzzi Boys are playing a free show at the Miami Beach Bandshell tonight, so we caught up with the band to ask them about their perfect day in the 305.๐ Meet the band: Guitarist/vocalist Gabriel Alcala and drummer Diego Monasterios are originally from Venezuela and live in North Miami.Bassist Danny Gonzalez is a Miami native and lives in Silver Bluff.๐พ Morning activity: Danny: "I took up tennis a few months ago, so lately I'll meet some friends at a public court or just hit against a wall for a bit by myself."Diego: "Usually, I wake up and...
Miami Republican walks back "kill them" remark about migrant gang members
Miami Republican Rep. Marรญa Elvira Salazar said this week that the U.S. should "kill" some gang members who illegally enter the country before quickly softening her stance.Why it matters: If former President Trump retakes the White House in November, he's promised a major law enforcement and military crackdown on undocumented immigration.The GOP's platform refers to crossings at the southern border as an "invasion" and pledges to deploy the U.S. Navy to halt drug smugglers.Driving the news: Salazar, speaking at an Axios panel at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, said the U.S. should take a hardline stance against immigrants who...
UM team helps with new technique aimed to save Florida's coral reefs
Scientists from the University of Miami are participating in an effort to potentially solve Florida's coral crisis.Why it matters: Last summer's record-breaking marine heatwave pushed coral reefs in the Florida Keys to the brink.Now, at The Florida Aquarium's Coral Conservation and Research Center in Tampa, elkhorn colonies are being studied to potentially save Florida's reefs from rising ocean temperatures caused by climate change.Catch up quick: The extreme heat last summer completely wiped out one reef, and many more corals have turned white, a phenomenon known as coral bleaching.The troubling die-off led scientists to transfer thousands of corals to labs to...
Miami's 65-and-older population grew the most since 2020
Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Chart: Alice Feng/AxiosGrowth among Miami's 65-and-up population far outpaced that of other age groups between 2020 and 2023, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.Why it matters: Cities with growing senior populations must be mindful of older residents' specific needs, like health care, transportation and affordable housing.The big picture: The trend reflects a broader national phenomenon, with America's overall 65-plus population rising 9.4%, to about 59.2 million people in this time frame, according to the Census Bureau.That age group grew in all of America's biggest cities from 2020 to 2023 โ by close to 20% in some cases, per the latest estimates.By the numbers: Miami's 65-and-up population grew about 7.5% from 2020-2023, to more than 1.22 million, per Census data.The 15-to-24 age group grew by 1.6%, from nearly 688,300 to just shy of 1 million.All other age groups shrank.Zoom out: Overall, Miami's population grew slightly by 0.7% in the three-year time period.
Fรบtbol meets football: Inter Miami's new jerseys use Dolphins' colors
Inter Miami just released new aqua and orange jerseys that seem to pay homage to the colors of the Miami Dolphins.State of swag: The new alternate jerseys, launched today by Major League Soccer and Adidas, also seem to take inspiration from the hit show "Miami Vice" with the font style on the chest.Prices range from $110 for a youth replica jersey to $195 for an adult authentic jersey. Courtesy of Adidas and Major League SoccerWhat they're saying: The fan response has been very positive."Combined fรบtbol and football," X user Lost Tribe Sports commented."The greatest color combination of all time," commented Dolphins fan and influencer KickBallDad on Instagram.The latest: Inter star forward and Argentine soccer legend Lionel Messi โ who modeled the new kits for the team โ gave fans a scare when he exited the Copa America final against Colombia with an ankle injury.Messi, who was seen crying on the bench with a severely swollen ankle, will miss Inter Miami's next two matches, the Miami Herald reports.Inter plays Wednesday against Toronto FC and Saturday versus the Chicago Fire.
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