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Luxury high-rise to replace evacuated Surfside condos
A Surfside condo complex blocks from the site of the Champlain Towers South collapse is being demolished to build a luxury high-rise with prices starting at $5 million.The big picture: The redevelopment of the oceanfront Regent Palace buildings is part of a larger trend of developers overhauling older condo buildings in the wake of the Surfside collapse, which killed 98 people in 2021.Catch up quick: The squat, twin buildings — built in 1951 — were voluntarily evacuated weeks after the collapse following a grim engineering report.A Surfside commissioner at the time questioned whether the evacuation was just a "convenient excuse"...
Pedestrian killed on Florida Turnpike after being hit by SUV, tractor-trailer
A fatal early-morning crash on the Florida Turnpike that blocked all northbound lanes during the morning rush hour has now been cleared. The crash took place shortly before 3:45 a.m. Aug. 15 on the northbound Turnpike at mile marker 261, which is just north of Interstate 4 in Orlando, according to the Florida...
Rare cold front heads into Central Florida. Here’s what to expect
ORLANDO, Fla. – A small taste of “Florida fall” is nearing the area Thursday as a rare cold front ushers in a much drier outlook for the weekend. A weak cold front will shift southward through the day, keeping plenty of moisture and instability. This setup is...
Surfside Residents Say No to Alma Plan
As a resident of Surfside Housing, I am writing to you today to voice my vehement opposition to Alma Realty’s proposed zoning changes and overdevelopment of the property on which Surfside Housing currently exists. My husband Richie and I moved to Surfside in 1977 and happily raised our children...
13th Floor Secures $83 Million Construction Loan for Parks at Hallandale in Hallandale Beach, Florida
HALLANDALE BEACH, FLA. — Miami-based 13th Floor Investments has secured an $83 million construction loan for Parks at Hallandale, a 398-unit project underway in Hallandale Beach, approximately 12 miles south of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Development is slated to complete in 2026. CIBC Bank USA provided the loan. Scott Wadler...
Calling my shot: Where I think Miami’s top uncommitted recruiting targets will land this month
Coveted five-star receiver Jaime Ffrench, four-star cornerback Ben Hanks Jr. and four-star safety Bryce Fitzgerald are all expected to announce commitments before the end of the month. I'll be calling my shot on where I think Ffrench, Hanks and Fitzgerald will commit. The post Calling my shot: Where I think Miami’s top uncommitted recruiting targets will land this month appeared first on On3.
Miami Hurricanes C Zach Carpenter updates line’s progress: “For us it’s about growth every day … we’re all on the same page”
We catch up with Miami Hurricanes center Zach Carpenter for his thoughts on the line and more as the team's midway through fall drills. The post Miami Hurricanes C Zach Carpenter updates line’s progress: “For us it’s about growth every day … we’re all on the same page” appeared first on On3.
Miami Hurricanes OL commit Demetrius Campbell “so much more confident” heading into senior year
Orlando (Fla.) Orlando Christian Prep three-star offensive tackle Demetrius Campbell may have had one of his most eventful summers of his life after committing to Miami. The post Miami Hurricanes OL commit Demetrius Campbell “so much more confident” heading into senior year appeared first on On3.
Herbert Scroggins III coming to Miami Hurricanes with ‘an advanced skillset,’ could see field sooner than later
Benedictine Military School defensive coordinator Galen Houston has no doubt in Miami four-star commit Herbert Scroggins' ability. The post Herbert Scroggins III coming to Miami Hurricanes with ‘an advanced skillset,’ could see field sooner than later appeared first on On3.
The Miami Heat's projected closing lineup includes 1 big surprise
We can put the following players in pen: Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. Yes, Tyler Herro. No one on the Miami Heat averaged more clutch-time minutes than Herro (3.9) did last season, including Butler (3.7) and Adebayo (3.5). He also led all Heat players in points in clutch games, which the NBA defines as games within five points within the final five minutes.
Waste Management Waste Watch Program in Florida
Waste management drivers are also serving as an extra set of eyes and ears for local law enforcement. They’re able to report any suspicious activity they may witness during their routes, thanks to a program started in 2010. During their scheduled route on Marco Island, Emelio Medal and his...
Scientists find sea surface temps in South Florida estuaries are hotter than oceans around the world
TAMPA, Fla. - Florida’s marine life could use some relief from the heat as University of South Florida marine scientists are finding that sea surface temperatures in South Florida estuaries and coastal waters are hotter than oceans around the world. As heat waves spell trouble for critical habitats like...
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