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Wet start to weekend as storms move across parts of South Florida
MIAMI — A wet start to the weekend with some showers and storms moving across parts of South Florida on Friday morning.A heat advisory has not been issued today because we will not meet the criteria, and it will not be quite as hot and humid due to more rain and cloud cover.The highs will climb to around 90 degrees for Friday and it will feel like the upper 90s in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties instead of the 100s like we have seen this past week. The Florida Keys will still feel like the triple-digits but the heat index will not be as high as the last few days.For Friday afternoon, scattered storms will be possible due to plenty of moisture around with some heavy downpours and localized flooding possible. The chance of rain decreases this weekend as drier air moves in.Though showers and storms will still be possible for the Keys on Saturday, it will be drier for Miami-Dade and Broward with just some spotty storms.Highs will stay seasonably hot with the low 90s and it will feel like the upper 90s.
Woman dead, man hospitalized after Miami-Dade mobile home fire
MIAMI — A woman is dead and a man was critically injured after a mobile home went up in flames in Northwest Miami-Dade late Thursday night.The fire broke out near NW 27th Avenue and 76th Street in Gladeview. Miami-Dade Police told CBS News Miami that one woman died at the scene and a man was taken to the hospital in critical condition.A witness told CBS News Miami that he and his friends saw the mobile home burning up and tried to open it, but couldn't.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
South Florida mayor, city council pass resolution supporting Israeli defense
Christi Fraga, the mayor of Doral, Fla., in Miami-Dade County, and the Doral City Council unanimously approved Resolution 24-5675, which advocates for Israel’s right to defend itself and urges for further U.S. military support. The measure also condemns Hamas and vows to protect the city’s residents from hate crimes....
SW 87th Avenue Bridge controversy continues
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The controversial SW 87th Avenue Bridge Project in Palmetto Bay continues to stay in the news. The purpose of the project is to construct a bridge over the C-100 canal, connecting SW 87th Avenue from SW 164th Street to SW 163rd Terrace, to include vehicle lanes, bicycle lanes, and pedestrian sidewalks. The project is expected to be completed by late 2025.
Public land should serve public needs
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Mark Twain once said, “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.”. It’s a perspective that highlights the preciousness of land, particularly in Miami-Dade County, which spans nearly 1,900 square miles. Despite the seemingly endless expanse of undeveloped land, some local politicians are treating it as an inexhaustible resource, often prioritizing private interests over public needs.
Miami International Airport Launches Tech Innovations for Enhanced Travel Experience
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, flanked by officials from various economic and innovation departments, has revealed the winners of the latest Public Innovation Challenge, a showcase of technological initiatives set to enhance the sprawling travel hub that is Miami International Airport (MIA). In connection to the event, Miami-Dade.gov reports that solutions like RouteMe employing artificial intelligence for easier navigation, UK-based Signapse’s Generative AI for sign language translation, and Mapsted's accessible wayfinding will be tested at MIA through fall 2024.
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