Strong cold front to bring cool, dry weekend to South Florida

After showers work back into the area, a cold front will usher in the coolest air of the fall season this weekend.

North Dade Regional Library Renamed in Honor of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson

A longtime advocate for education, literacy and the South Florida community is receiving a special honor. Miami-Dade County has officially renamed the North Dade Regional Library the Frederica S. Wilson Regional Library, recognizing the legacy and contributions of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson. The Miami-Dade County Commission unanimously approved the resolution on...

Miami Veteran's Day events, parades and celebrations

There's a handful of events occurring Wednesday to honor our country's veterans. The City of Miami Beach's 18th annual Veterans Day parade Nov. 11 will feature veteran and military groups, marching bands and more. ( WLRN ) The parade is set to begin at 11:11am and run along Ocean Drive. The City of Coral Gables is hosting its inaugural Coral Gables Salute to Veterans at Giralda Plaza from 9-11am. The event will feature a recognition ceremony, live music and family-friendly events. The City of Doral is hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park beginning at 9am. The city encourages the community to come together to enjoy tributes and live music. Homestead Salutes: Veterans Day Celebration at Losner Park (11am-5pm) will feature the 65th Annual Veterans Day Parade, a picnic and a concert by the South Florida Youth Symphony at the Seminole Theatre. The University of Miami is hosting its Veterans Appreciation Day event at The Rock Plaza at 10am to honor student veterans and military-connected students, plus veteran alumni, faculty and staff. On Friday, the Museum of Miami is hosting free museum day for veterans , where service members are encouraged to share a story about their service in

Miami has to win the final ACC Championship Game and then figure out its exit plan

Wouldn't it be great to win the conference championship in the last championship game and then say "deuces" to the ACC?

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.

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...

Palm Island Mansion Compound Asks Record $185.5M to Replace Three Homes With One

A sprawling three-parcel compound on Miami Beach's Palm Island has hit the market at $185.5 million, the highest publicly advertised asking price ever attached to the property, with plans to tear down three existing mansions and replace them with a single 30,000-square-foot residence. The listing covers more than 2 acres and roughly 300 feet of Biscayne Bay waterfront, offering views of both the bay and the Miami skyline.

Florida Bar complaint coming against ex-Bar president, a Coral Gables attorney

The Florida Bar’s 11th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee has found probable cause for a Bar complaint that accuses Coral Gables attorney and former Florida Bar president Roland Sanchez-Medina of 17 professional conduct violations. A formal Bar complaint should be filed with the state Supreme Court against Sanchez-Medina by Dec. 22, the notice of probable cause said. The 10-member committee, three of whom are not attorneys, found probable cause to believe that Sanchez-Medina committed 10 kinds of trust account rules violations, four kinds of conflict of interest rules violations, two kinds of general misconduct and a failure in exercising independent professional judgment. “As a practicing attorney for 34 years, a member of The Florida Bar’s Board of Governors for 10 years, and a former Bar president (2024-25), I have devoted substantial time and effort to serving our profession and promoting public confidence in our legal system,” Sanchez-Medina said in an email to the Miami Herald. “I take this matter seriously and respect The Florida Bar’s responsibility to investigate concerns about professional conduct. “I also believe it is important to reserve judgment until the disciplinary process has run its course, and I respectfully ask others to do the same.” How this is

Chic Miami restaurant opens in Fort Lauderdale with ocean views

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. Popular Miami-born Mediterranean restaurant Motek is heading to Fort Lauderdale Beach –...

“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.

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

Terra’s David Martin and Northwind’s Ran Eliasaf Make the Case for Business-Led Philanthropy at American Friends of NATAL’s First Miami Evening, With Cuba Gooding Jr. in the Crowd

On the oceanfront terrace of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, two of South Florida’s most active real estate figures traded deal talk for something bigger. Terra CEO David Martin and Northwind Group founder Ran Eliasaf took the stage on November 5 for a fireside chat on what Miami’s business leaders owe their communities, with Paul Hess, Principal at BeHold Property Group, moderating.

Popular Coral Gables restaurant briefly shut down after health inspection

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. A Coral Gables staple is facing online criticism following a failed health...

1988 Miami catch vs. Notre Dame wouldn't have stood under 2026 rules

It has been said that lightning doesn't strike in the same place twice, but for Miami and Notre Dame , it did. In South Bend, Indiana, in both 1988 and in 2026, we saw remarkably similar games with remarkably similar controversies, 38 years apart. It's uncanny that two schools could basically replay one game in the same stadium 38 years after the original, only with one noticeable twist: The rules surrounding legal pass catches in football have changed. Let's walk you through this story and its context, which is layered and involves several details: 2026 Miami-Notre Dame non-touchdown Here's the video of the Miami touchdown catch which wasn't. Miami was not awarded a touchdown for this play, even though we can all see the Miami receiver had firm possession of the ball in the end zone and then stepped out of bounds: TRUE OR FALSE: THIS WAS A TOUCHDOWN CATCH BY MIAMI AGAINST NOTRE DAME…? 😳😳😳 WOW: pic.twitter.com/6fbZhC4USy — MLFootball (@MLFootball) November 8, 2026 Cleveland Gary in 1988 Miami-Notre Dame In 2026, Miami thought it scored a tying touchdown against Notre Dame with the score 31-24 in favor of the Fighting Irish . In 1988, Miami also thought it scored

Moss: Key Biscayne is in safe position after Amendment 3 passes

While the rest of Miami-Dade County is bracing for large service cuts following the passage of Amendment 3, incoming Mayor Brett Moss says the Village of Key Biscayne is in a safe position — at least, for now. But storm clouds could be on the horizon for County services...

After 27 years, Barnes & Noble at Sunset Place confirms it will close its doors in January

Last year, we shed a collective tear when the Barnes & Noble in West Kendall closed its doors after three decades. Now, another one of our beloved literary spots is turning its final page. Barnes & Noble announced it will close its location at The Shops at Sunset Place on...

Man accused of pointing gun at 2 people in Wynwood before leading police on chase, crashing into vehicles

MIAMI — A 31-year-old Louisiana man is facing multiple charges after police said he threatened two people with a gun in separate incidents in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood before leading officers on a pursuit that ended in a head-on crash. According to an arrest report from the Miami Police...

Duke week: Upshaw and Wilson have to show up

Of the three games left, Duke should scare you the most. Not because Duke is the most talented team, it's the timing. We're coming off an emotional loss that can linger. And the guy on the other sideline has every reason in the world to want this one. Diaz lost...

A Stunning New Japanese Restaurant Just Opened in Florida and It’s Giving Major Tokyo Vibes

Wagyu served on a hot stone, scallop skewers straight off the robata grill, and fried rice made with wagyu beef tallow. That is one menu, and the kitchen keeps it going until midnight every single night. A brand-new Japanese izakaya just opened in Florida, and the lineup reads like a...