Driver accused of offering Miami Shores police officer $2,000 to avoid arrest after reckless driving stop

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. — A 22-year-old Minnesota man was arrested Monday evening after police said he drove recklessly through Miami Shores and then offered an officer up to $2,000 to let him go. According to an arrest report from the Miami Shores Police Department, Mekhi Elijah Butcher, of Hugo,...

Liberty City’s historic Lindsey House is being reimagined as a cultural center

In Liberty City, the Lindsey House — a historic residence built for a wealthy Black couple during the segregation era — is being transformed for the 21st century into a place of art, culture and education. Nov. 5 marked an important milestone in the project’s journey, as present...

“Coast Guard detains MSC Poesia in Port of Miami” –District SE

MIAMI — A U.S. Coast Guard Miami Port State Control team detained MSC Poesia on Sunday after identifying deficiencies during an inspection at the Port of Miami. “The Coast Guard cannot currently comment on the specifics of an ongoing Port State Control Examination, but we have identified deficiencies with systems on board the vessel that we are addressing with MSC,” said Capt. Frank Florio, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami.

Terra unveils plans for new Miami Seaquarium, including aquarium, marina and public baywalk

MIAMI — Plans to transform the Miami Seaquarium into a year-round waterfront destination are taking shape, with a Miami-based development firm unveiling new renderings of its vision for the Virginia Key property. Terra, the firm selected to oversee the property’s redevelopment, released its proposed “master plan” Tuesday after a...

Thanksgiving Dinner Miami, Dine in or Take Out

Wondering where to go for Thanksgiving dinner Miami ? Here are 13 picks for dine in starting at $54 per person along with some take out options. A Truffle-Inspired Friendsgiving Prix Fixe at dōma Wynwood. dōma Wynwood is giving Friendsgiving an Italian twist with a special three-course, truffle-inspired prix-fixe...

How Give Miami Day changes South Florida - and how you can help soon

Mark your calendars: Give Miami Day is returning for its 15th year, giving people in South Florida another chance to open their wallets to help local causes. The 24-hour philanthropic event, hosted by the Miami Foundation, is on Thursday, Nov. 19, from midnight to 11:59 p.m. But early online giving opens at midnight on Saturday, Nov. 14, and runs through Nov. 18 Give Miami Day began after a 2012 survey by the Knight Foundation revealed that the Miami metro area was the least civically engaged in the country. “Consider this an invitation to the most meaningful quinceañera Miami has ever seen,” Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation, said in a statement. “We’re celebrating 15 years of building a generosity movement that supports nonprofits and their leaders. Make this city feel like home. Come celebrate what we can become together and help us do the brave work that gets us there.” Last year, the event shattered records, with more than 60,000 donors raising nearly $44 million for local nonprofit organizations. In Miami, over 77,000 people, about 5.5% of the workforce, are employed by nonprofits, according to Give Miami Day. “Thanks to Give Miami Day 2025, we nearly

Peruvian Chef-Led Italian Restaurant in Miami’s Wynwood is Permanently Closing

After only 2 years of operation, Pasta, a Peruvian-Italian restaurant, shuts down. The restaurant, located in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, served its final meal this week. The restaurant was founded by a husband-and-wife team of Peruvian chefs, Juan Manuel Umbert and Janice Buraschi. Located at 124 NW 28th Street in Miami, Pasta has closed permanently after a brief run in the neighborhood. The restaurant owners shared the closure announcement with an Instagram post on November 10.

Revenge is on the menu as Miami prepares for highly personal showdown with Duke

No. 7 Miami (8-1, 6-0 ACC) hosts Duke (7-2, 4-2) at noon on Saturday, looking to rebound from its first loss of the season and protect its College Football Playoff aspirations.

Man accused of beating senior, breaking his glasses in Brickell

MIAMI — A 41-year-old man is accused of punching a 68-year-old man multiple times, breaking his glasses during an attack in Brickell, according to the Miami Police Department. Michael Albert, who is listed as homeless in his arrest report, was arrested Saturday and faces one count each of battery...

Miami sheriff allows law firm to profit from policing, lawsuit alleges

The Miami-Dade sheriff is accused of unconstitutionally allowing a law firm to profit when police seize property and cash, in a lawsuit that has garnered attention from national think tanks, business interests and defense lawyers and may impact how some forfeitures are handled in Florida.

Venice Visits Chaminade-Madonna to Kick Off Florida’s Inaugural Open Division Playoffs

Venice visits Chaminade-Madonna on Nov. 13 to open Florida’s Open Division football playoffs. Key players, matchups and Pool A stakes.

Frost Society Opening in Hallandale Beach. Here are Details.

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL — Frost Society, a frozen yogurt lounge and hangout spot from owner Junior Izaguirre, is in the works at 710 W Hallandalle Beach Blvd, Unit 101, Hallandale Beach, FL 33309, targeting an opening after final city inspections. Izaguirre described the concept as a community space for...

TOWN OF DAVIE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY

The Town of Davie will host a Swearing-in Ceremony on November 18, 2026, to officially swear in Mayor Judy Paul, Vice Mayor Michelle Whitman (District 1), Councilmember Daniel Alfonso (District 2), and Councilmember Susan Starkey (District 3) for their next four-year term. Joining the Mayor and Councilmembers in taking the oath will be the Councilmember-Elect […] The post TOWN OF DAVIE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY appeared first on Miami’s Community News .

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

Jekalyn Carr, Anthony Brown Bring Gospel Fire to Miramar

MIRAMAR, Fla. — Two of gospel music’s biggest chart names are headed to South Florida. Grammy winner Jekalyn Carr and Anthony Brown, the Grammy-nominated leader of Anthony Brown & group therAPy, will co-headline an evening of praise and worship at the Miramar Cultural Center on Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m.

Pearisburg, VA Scam Alert: 2 Florida Men Arrested in FBI Impersonation

Deputies arrested two Florida men after a resident reported an alleged FBI impersonation scheme.

Mobile Federal Court Sentences Two Men in Multimillion-Dollar Bank Fraud Scheme

Two men get 192 and 140 months in Mobile federal court for a multimillion-dollar bank fraud and identity theft scheme that ran nearly a decade.

Maria Elvira Salazar projected winner of District 27 after highly contested recount

Plane skids off runway at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport; no injuries reported

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A small aircraft appeared to skid off the runway at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Wednesday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered near the area where emergency vehicles could be seen near a Cessna 172 in a grassy area between two runways near Commercial Boulevard. Officials could be seen...

Aman Group Unveils 1,049-Foot ATMA Miami Supertall Designed By SHoP Architects In Brickell

Aman Group has announced the launch of ATMA, a new hospitality and residential brand that will debut with a 1,049-foot-tall supertall skyscraper at 1111 Brickell Bay Drive in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. Known as ATMA Miami, the development will feature a hotel, branded residences, a private members’ club, and extensive wellness and recreational facilities. The project is being developed by OKO Group and Oak Row Equities, with architecture by SHoP Architects and interiors by Studio Paolo Ferrari. Completion is scheduled for 2031.