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WATCH: Sea turtle hatchlings head to the ocean along Dania Beach
DANIA BEACH, Fla. – A family spending time at the beach in Broward County saw something very special on Thursday. At around 8 p.m. in Dania Beach, family members visiting a loved one in South Florida saw baby turtles making their way from the sand to the surf. Video...
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.
Miami-Dade County Dream Homes Lottery applications now open
The Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) has opened applications for the Dream Homes Lottery. This initiative offers aspiring homeowners a chance to purchase one of two available homes located at 15300 SW 296 Street, Miami, FL 33033. Each home features 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, with sizes of 1,813 square feet and 1,777 square feet, respectively. The application period runs from July 24 to August 7, 2024.
South Florida Venezuelans prepare for country’s elections, hope for change
MIAMI – Venezuelans will head to the polls this weekend in a tensely-awaited presidential election. For more than a decade, the Nicolas Maduro regime has ruthlessly held onto power in Venezuela through a relentless rollout of democratic process roadblocks, this time around disqualifying lead oppositional candidate Maria Corina Machado.
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.
Vero Beach voters to make decisions on downtown's future; 2 referendums on Nov. 5 ballot
VERO BEACH — The ease of improving downtown hinges on two referendums, both of which will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. One would more than double the density of housing downtown, from 17 units per acre to 36 units per acre; another, more technical issue, would allow transfer of development rights. ...
Very first Tua Tagovailoa play at Day 3 practice will cost Chris Grier millions
It's starting to feel like it's not if, but when for Tua Tagovailoa and his mega-deal from the Dolphins. He's one of the best quarterbacks in the game, and he's waiting for Chris Grier to pay him as such. Do we need further proof of how important Tagovailoa is for the offense?
The News-Press, Naples Daily News journalists win state awards for excellence
From coverage of a crash that killed five teens to a video of a manatee rescue, The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently collected 17 awards from the Florida Society of News Editors at a ceremony in Orlando. Overall, the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida ― of which the Naples Daily News and The...
Police provide update on four dogs abandoned in Port St. Lucie, three now recovering
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Police provided an update on the three dogs who were left for dead in a wooded area in Port St. Lucie. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) said four dogs were abandoned on July 10 at a spot along Northwest FPL Drive. After the dogs were dumped, police noted in the video the dogs chased after the SUV that left them.
PSLPD investigating credit card pick-up scams
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Port St. Lucie Police Department is investigating after analysts with the department discovered eight incidents involving an alleged Wells Fargo credit card pick-up scam in Port St. Lucie between April 25 and July 8, according to a post by the PSLPD on X. The...
Incredible Golf Destinations: Florida's PGA Golf Club
Since its founding in 1916, the PGA of America has become involved with several renowned golf clubs and courses throughout the United States, including Port St. Lucie, Florida's PGA Golf Club. Welcoming thousands of PGA of America Golf Professionals, members and guests annually, the club is among the Association’s most...
2024 ‘Stop Heart Disease Early Career Researcher of the Year’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Florida Heart Research Foundation has announced Ariadna Herrera, PhD candidate at Florida International University (FIU), as its “Stop Heart Disease Early Career Researcher of the Year.”. Herrera will be presented with the prestigious award in the amount of $50,000 at this year’s...
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