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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
USA TODAY
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
Miami New Times
Popular Doral food hall abruptly closes after four 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. City Food Hall Doral – the food hall many locals knew as...
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West Park Voters Demand Answers, Deliver Change At The Ballot Box
WEST PARK, FL. — After months of debates over government transparency, public spending, stalled development projects, and the balance of power inside City Hall, West Park voters have spoken. In a significant shakeup of city leadership, Derrick Jones Jr. defeated incumbent Commissioner Dr. Katrina Touchstone in the Seat 1...
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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...
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Haitian artists unite with medical nonprofit in Miami to support relief back home
A father wades through water with his crying daughter on his shoulders, leaving his wife and other children behind. Along the bottom of the painting, the words “Every situation in life is temporary!” appear. For Haitian artist Voltaire Charles Mark, known as Mr. V, the painting captures the...
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How a Liberty City principal helped mothers turn school jobs into lifelong careers
Donna Williams Morris started out cleaning cafeteria tables and classrooms as a volunteer at Lillie C. Evans Elementary. She was a single mother on welfare, raising a son in Liberty City’s James E. Scott Homes, when the principal hired her as a custodian at the school across the street. In May 1997, she began teaching in the same classrooms she once cleaned.
NBC Miami
From laundry to closet rentals: How Miami residents are turning everyday tasks into extra cash
For many people in South Florida, every dollar counts. And with bills, student loans and everyday expenses adding up, some are finding unconventional ways to bring in extra money, including renting out clothes they already own and doing other people's laundry. For Miami residents Camela Titta and Danay Navas, those...