'I hate that bill,' governor-elect Byron Donalds told Board of Governors

From having up-front views on a controversial college sports bill to pushing for the economic mobility of students, Florida governor-elect Byron Donalds is making it clear where he stands on issues affecting the state's higher education landscape. He delivered a keynote address at the Florida Board of Governors' Trustee Summit Nov. 12 on Florida International University's campus in Miami, where he focused on what he thinks are the responsibilities of the State University System (SUS). But what he appeared to be most candid about during his remarks were his views on the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) . In a question-and-answer segment of his address, someone asked about his thoughts on how universities should be handling PCSA, which is a federal bill passed by the U.S. Senate that creates a single nationwide rulebook for college athletics. The bill has moved to the House. Speaking frankly, Donalds said, "I hate that bill." "I don't like it, I'm not a fan of it," Donalds said, adding that he believes it puts Florida at a disadvantage. "I think athletes deserve to be compensated for the amount of work that they do." While he said he's made his position on the bill known to

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Plan to build linear park along Allapattah railroad tracks gets funding boost

A plan to turn an abandoned rail line into a linear park in Allapattah has received funding to seek community input and conduct a feasibility study. Why it matters: The idea is to connect longtime residents in Little Santo Domingo with the neighborhood's newer arts district amid long-standing concerns about gentrification. It comes after Miami leaders approved a Community Redevelopment Agency to boost development and investment in the neighborhood, according to reports. Driving the news: The Allapattah Collaborative CDC, the nonprofit leading the project, received $200,000 from the Knight Foundation to kick-start the planning. The ACDC, which advocates for economic progress that does not displace locals, is modeling the project after The Underline . Zoom in: The plan is to build a 2-mile linear park on the long-abandoned railroad tracks that cut through the neighborhood, ACDC CEO Mileyka Burgos-Flores tells Axios. The project would create a free gathering space for locals with pedestrian and bicycle access, arts space and local vendors. What they're saying: Burgos-Flores says there is a "very big disconnect" between the people moving to Allapattah and the longtime residents. "We want to deepen that sensibility," she said. "We are here, welcome to our community. We don't need

Malachi Toney Development Emerges Before Miami, Duke Game

Miami Hurricanes star Malachi Toney was named a finalist for a prestigious college football award ahead of Saturday's game against Duke.

Beloved Miami burger spot to close after losing downtown home

From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Miami one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Another beloved Miami burger spot is saying goodbye to its home. Coney...

Miami-Dade Suspends Entire Metromover Over Power Difficulties

Miami-Dade Transit stopped every Metromover train Thursday after power-related technical difficulties took the automated system out of service across the network. Technicians were already working to bring the cars back, the agency said, and it apologized for the inconvenience. The alert did not name the fault or give riders a restart time.

Miami at the Table: Eight Restaurants and Their RESIDENT™ Stars Ratings

Michael Travin's eight reviewed Miami restaurants, each with its RESIDENT™ Stars rating, key details, a full-review link and an OpenTable reservation link.

Miami Hurricanes Make Exciting Announcement About Rueben Bain Jr. Coming Home

The Miami Hurricanes are bringing Rueben Bain Jr. back to Hard Rock Stadium, giving fans another reason to arrive ready for Saturday’s game. The program announced that its former defensive standout will sound the Hurricane Siren. “Bain. Is. BACK,” Miami’s football account posted on X. “We’re excited to welcome...

911 call details emergency inside Miami plastic surgery clinic before patient's death

New details are emerging in the death of 29-year-old Jennifer Arias, a mother from New York who traveled to Miami to undergo cosmetic surgery in August. NBC6 Investigates obtained a 911 call from the day of the emergency, along with an autopsy report that lists a deadly surgical complication NBC6 has reported on for years.

Thanksgiving in Miami 2026: 12 Restaurant Menus Worth Booking

A guide to 12 Miami and Fort Lauderdale restaurants serving Thanksgiving 2026, with menus, prices, hours and reservations.

A developer promised Miami a new fire station and park. What went wrong? | Opinion

It was sold as a great deal for Miami: A developer would build a Mercedes-Benz-branded skyscraper partially on taxpayer-owned land that housed a fire station in Brickell. In exchange, the city would get public benefits, including an improved park and cash payments. The primary benefit: a new, $8 million fire station. A 2020 agreement between the city and the developer — a subsidiary of JDS Development Group — stated the mixed-use project would create “state of the art... transit-oriented urban development” with “much needed retail uses and amenities.” The development is planned to go next to Southside Park, across from the Brickell Metrorail and Metromover stations and the Underline. That vision may still come true. But, for now, construction of the 800-unit Mercedes-Benz Places has mostly stalled as the developer faces financing complications. The fire station on Southwest Second Avenue has been demolished and moved to four, on-site trailers provided by the developer in one of Miami’s busiest and most flood-prone neighborhoods. The promised station at the base of the project has not yet been constructed. Miami has yet to see the payoff from this deal, and current city leaders are angry they inherited it from a previous administration. Mayor

Thanksgiving turkey giveaway events begin in South Florida. Here is a list:

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Instead of issuing a traffic ticket, police officers were giving drivers who committed minor infractions a warning and a free turkey on Wednesday in Miami Gardens. Chief Delma Noel-Pratt has turned the event into an annual tradition that shocked some drivers. Last year, police officers...

The Underline's bike and walk trail is complete. It's named after a billionaire

Nearly eight years after groundbreaking, The Underline is celebrating a new milestone: the completion of its 10-mile, bike-and-walk path, named after a buzzy billionaire whose moniker seems to be taking over Miami. The Kenneth C. Griffin Urban Trail is the latest installment of the 120-acre urban park, which runs under Metrorail tracks and has been under construction since 2018. The stretch, which runs from Brickell to Dadeland, combines pedestrian and cycling trails with micro-forests, jungle gyms, public art and wellness classes. Some of those amenities remain under construction, according to Underline officials, who say the park will reach its finished form in early 2027. For now, cyclists and runners can enjoy an uninterrupted trek along the corridor sans dust, bright orange traffic cones or safety barricades. It was “some crazy idea that took this underutilized, forgotten space and turned it into something that is truly iconic,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava at Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the trail in Coral Gables. She was joined by county parks and transportation leaders, officials from the cities of Miami and Coral Gables, South Florida philanthropists, nonprofit Friends of The Underline and dozens of the park’s team members. “I hope that it

The world's economic rules are changing. What's at stake for Miami? | Opinion

At a moment of significant geopolitical and economic realignment, the question facing investors, business leaders and policymakers is no longer simply where capital will flow, but what conditions will allow it to succeed. Shifting trade relationships, geopolitical tensions, technological advances and growing energy demands are reshaping the global investment landscape. Financial returns remain essential, but so do political stability, reliable infrastructure, access to energy, skilled talent and international partnerships. For 15 years, the International Economic Forum of the Americas has chosen Miami as a meeting place for conversations about the forces shaping the global economy. With its deep connections to the United States, Latin America and beyond, Miami offers a setting for international leaders to exchange perspectives, explore shared challenges and identify opportunities. Long recognized as a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, Miami has evolved into an international destination for finance, real estate, technology, hospitality and major global events, including Formula 1 and the FIFA World Cup. Its growing relationships with investors from the Middle East and other markets reflect the international nature of its economy. But attracting capital and international attention is only part of the equation. The greater challenge is translating that momentum into sustained economic

New townhomes are coming to Little Haiti - but owners won't own the land

City and county leaders broke ground on a new townhouse development in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood aimed at giving working-class buyers an affordable path to homeownership. Place Louverture will have 13 townhomes on a corner lot along Northeast 67th Street. The development marks the first Miami-Dade County project for the South Florida Community Land Trust, a Broward-based nonprofit that helps first-time homebuyers and families displaced by South Florida’s soaring housing costs. Under the community land trust model, buyers purchase the home i at a reduced price while the nonprofit retains permanent ownership of the underlying land. The groundbreaking comes as soaring property taxes and living expenses weigh heavy on longtime residents in the historically working-class neighborhood. Sampson Lisca, who bought his Little Haiti home 20 years ago, said escalating expenses are making it increasingly difficult to hold onto his property. “I just paid $5,200 for taxes,” Lisca said. Miami City Commissioner Christine King, who represents the district, said local leaders must make sure that people are not priced out of their neighborhood. “We have to look out for everybody,” King said. While developers say families who qualify for Place Louverture townhomes will be able to pass the properties down for

Usher and Chris Brown cancel concert at Hard Rock Stadium, Los Angeles show amid reports of backstage dispute

MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - Usher and Chris Brown canceled their concert at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens that was scheduled for Dec. 6. Another show on their R&B Tour set to take place on Monday in Los Angeles was also canceled. Ticketmaster said customers will get a...

Acclaimed Wynwood Italian restaurant abruptly closes after two years

From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Miami one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Pasta, the Wynwood restaurant from Peruvian chefs Juan Manuel Umbert and Janice...

This potluck wants to bridge Miami's faith divides over food

In a moment marked by division among many religious groups, an interfaith event is back for its fourth year to offer Miamians an opportunity to come together across faiths, cultures and backgrounds — all over a shared meal. The potluck-style event “Breaking Bread, Breaking Bias,” launched three years ago, just days after October 7, in an effort to counter rising antisemitism and other types of hate. This Sunday, hundreds of Miami residents will gather at Unity on the Bay at Temple Israel to continue that undertaking. There are a few new elements this year — including live music, a partnership with nonprofit Elevate Cities and curated gifts from Books & Books — but the home style potluck remains the same. Organizers say that’s by design. “Food is one of the best ways for people to get to know each other,” said Matt Anderson, Executive Director of Mosaic Miami. “We’ve seen beautiful relationships grow that started over a cup of coffee.” At the event, people are encouraged to bring food they love or food from their culture to encourage ice-breaker conversations. Led by founding partners Mosaic Miami, Temple Beth Am and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami, the potluck offers a

Miami Approves New Housing Overhaul That Protects Overtown’s Original Residents

Miami-Dade backs Culmer Place V to replace 107 public housing units and add 375 mixed-income apartments with return rights.

El Niño to alter 'normal' South Florida winter, bring higher risk of severe weather

A "very strong" El Niño will alter the "normal" weather during winter and dry season across South Florida , according to the National Weather Service Office Miami-South Florida . A "wetter and stormier than normal" dry season is expected this year in South Florida, according to a Nov. 3 seasonal outlook posted by the NWS Miami-South Florida. El Niño conditions are expected to persist through "most of the dry season, with a high likelihood of a strong to very strong El Niño through March 2027." In South Florida, a higher risk of severe wind and tornado events is expected, especially from January through April, along with a higher risk of "strong to violent tornadoes." Above-normal precipitation is also likely following a dry summer, as well as an "above normal" number of flood events. Drought conditions should improve, "with removal likely by January." South Florida saw 'unusually' hot, dry summer South Florida saw an "unusually" hot summer with below-average precipitation , according to the NWS. Several areas experienced some of their driest summers on record. "Relatively low rainfall values placed many sites among the top 10 driest summer seasons on record, and came at the heels of a dry spring," read