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Venezuelan Americans hope to make a difference ahead of elections
MIAMI - Luis Atencio feels he could help to change the path of history in Venezuela."I'm going to go back home to vote," said this Venezuelan American flying back to his country of origin 24 hours before the presidential elections. Atencio and his family moved to the U.S. because of the political turmoil in Venezuela. For the first time, he sees a ray of light by voting on Sunday for 74-year-old Edmundo Gonzalez.The former diplomat was chosen in April by opposition leaders after Maria Corina Machado, who won the opposition's primary last year, was disqualified by Maduro's government over...
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to open 7th campaign office
Because six campaign offices are apparently not enough, the campaign to re-elect Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will open a seventh regional office this weekend. This one is in North Miami. The campaign has previously opened a headquarters in Little Havana with five other offices in Miami Beach, Liberty City,...
'I Am Little Haiti' exhibition documents battle with gentrification and climate change
Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors. Amna Nawaz: A vibrant immigrant neighborhood is facing change and disruption amid a phenomenon known as climate gentrification. Now a Miami exhibition seeks to document that community's resilience. Jeffrey Brown visited for our arts...
Founder of Drunken Dragon to Open Mediterranean Restaurant in North Miami
A new waterfront restaurant plans to make waves in Miami this summer, and this time its founder is a longtime restaurant veteran. Yaya Coastal Cuisine, a new waterfront restaurant serving coastal Mediterranean cuisine, is set to open on August 14 in North Miami by the founder of the former Korean hotspot Drunken Dragon, which closed just before the new year.
Baptist Health taps 3 vendors to build a pop health system that works
Baptist Health South Florida operates a network of 11 hospitals covering four counties. It also includes numerous ambulatory facilities, urgent care centers and emergency departments to provide comprehensive healthcare services across the region. And its Population Health Service. Organization focuses on improving the health outcomes of a specific population by...
Teen girl stabbed at Miami International Airport was living there
MIAMI — Amid the swarms of travelers at Miami International Airport, teams of advocates scan the crowds, hoping to identify people seeking refuge from South Florida’s blistering sun. They have, for years, made regular visits to help homeless people living at the airport. And they’re out there again...
Miami housing market faces condo rush ahead of 2025 regulations
As new regulations loom, Miami condo owners scramble to sell aging properties, creating a surge in the housing market. Miami's real estate scene is experiencing a seismic shift as homeowners rush to sell their aging condos before new regulations come into effect in 2025. A recent report by ISG World highlights an impending crisis, with nearly 90 percent of active condo listings in the southeast Florida city comprising properties over 30 years old. This rush to offload older condos stems from the fear of stringent inspections and potential costly repairs mandated by the SB 4-D Bill, Building Safety.
Tropical disturbance in the Atlantic has 20% of development
MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center said Friday afternoon they are monitoring a new disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean. Forecasters said this area of disturbed weather over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean is expected to interact with an approaching tropical wave during the next several days. TRACKING THE TROPICS:...
Miami Advances Urban Planning with Tamara Allen Frost as New Director of Zoning
The City of Miami has just witnessed a key advancement in its urban planning leadership. City Manager Art Noriega V made a proclamation detailing the promotion of Tamara Allen Frost to the crucial echelon of Director of Zoning/Zoning Administrator, a role that will see her taking charge of guiding spatial development and compliance within the city's borders. Frost, an adept professional in the field of zoning with more than 18 years of seasoned experience, moves up from her prior position as Assistant Director of Zoning.
5 charged after Miami home invasion uncovers drug trafficking operation at Airbnb: Cops
An armed home invasion robbery at a Miami Airbnb that uncovered a marijuana trafficking operation has two men facing drug charges and three others facing charges in the robbery. The incident unfolded around 12:45 a.m. Thursday at a home in the area of Southwest 5th Street and Southwest 58th Street...
International Ballet Festival of Miami, A South Florida Home for the World of Dance
Contemporary dance, as pictured above, along with classical performances are part of the 29th edition of the International Ballet Festival of Miami beginning Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 11 at various locations throughout the city. (Photo by Simon Soong/courtesy of Miami Hispanic Ballet/International Ballet Festival of Miami) To keep...
South Florida Entrepreneur Launches CasaCapture: An Innovative AI-Powered Solution for Home Management
Miami, FL — Bernard Dino Bonomo, Founder of CasaCapture and a native South Floridian, has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered solution designed to simplify and enhance home management for homeowners. CasaCapture offers a comprehensive suite of digital tools, providing homeowners with peace of mind and efficiency in managing their most significant financial asset. In a region frequently impacted by natural disasters, this innovative solution is particularly timely and valuable.
Miami Dolphins center Aaron Brewer is undersized but that 'doesn't mean I'm weak.'
MIAMI GARDENS - Professional football players tend to sweat out a lot of weight during training camp, especially those who practice in the South Florida sun. "I'm from Texas," Miami Dolphins center Aaron Brewer said after Friday's training camp practice. "So, I ain't too far from the heat, you know. I'm pretty used...
Tua hits Tyreek deep in 11-on-11 and other Friday practice observations; plus stock up, stock down
MIAMI GARDENS — For the first time in Miami Dolphins training camp, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw a pass in the 11-on-11 team setting at Friday’s third practice. And the result was glorious. Tagovailoa, after throwing in 7-on-7 drills and then handing off for a few run plays, went play action. The defense wasn’t prepared for the possibility of Tagovailoa throwing as he goes through a “fluid” ...
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