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WRE News: Ken Griffin Proposes $1B Mixed-Use Supertall Tower in Brickell
Miami, FL – July 25, 2024 – Billionaire Ken Griffin is advancing a $1 billion-plus mixed-use tower project in Brickell’s Financial District. Griffin’s attorney submitted a pre-application for sites at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive, 1221 Brickell Avenue, and 1250-1260 Brickell Bay Drive. The new development will house the headquarters for Citadel and Citadel Securities, including office spaces, a luxury hotel, retail outlets, food and beverage venues, and parking, adhering to Miami-Dade County’s rapid transit zoning regulations. Norman Foster’s architecture firm Foster + Partners is the architect, with Philadelphia’s Gattuso Development Partners collaborating on the project.
Forrest Wall claimed off waivers by Marlins
Outfielder Forrest Wall is headed to Miami after he was claimed off waivers by the Marlins. Wall, who spent the past two seasons with the Atlanta Braves, was designated for assignment on July 22 when the Braves added Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Whit Merrifield to the roster. Wall is a...
Miami mourns the death of Community Icon Enid Pinkney
Dr. Enid Curtis Pinkney, a remarkable figure in Miami’s history, has died. Her passing was announced in a Facebook post this morning by the Brownsville Civic Neighborhood Association, Inc. “It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of historian, community icon and BCNA Past President: Dr. Enid...
Miami-Dade Agencies Showcase Emergency Response Prowess in Drill at PortMiami
At the bustling PortMiami, law enforcement and emergency service agencies from Miami-Dade joined forces for a riveting display of coordination and readiness in the face of simulated active threats. This demonstration, a cornerstone of the 2024 National Homeland Security Conference activities, was designed to test the mettle and preparedness of the participating units across various scenarios.
Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal on Wed.: “Miami is looking more and more like what Miami should look like”
Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal goes in-depth with his team set to begin fall practice in about a week. The post Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal on Wed.: “Miami is looking more and more like what Miami should look like” appeared first on On3.
14 people rescued after 26-foot boat capsizes in Biscayne Bay
Fourteen people were rescued from a 26-foot boat that capsized in shallow water in Biscayne Bay Wednesday night, according to authorities. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said the vessel with 14 people aboard was partially submerged and taking on water at around 8:36 p.m. west of Key Biscayne near Crandon Marina.
Election 2024: Kamala Harris campaign to launch Florida ground game this weekend
Florida Democrats this weekend will begin doing the groundwork to harvest the state's 30 presidential electoral votes for Vice President Kamala Harris in November and deny former President Donald Trump a second term. Sunday marks 100 days to Election Day, and Democrats will rally around that milestone in cities from...
As states tap into federal dollars to address climate change, Floridians lose out
Siri Alexander, 37, is an entrepreneur, selling clothes and soaps to women through her online store. Up until recently, Alexander and her 16-year-old daughter didn’t have a home. For six months they were staying with family and friends across the Tampa Bay region. "Not having my own home and...
Tampa Bay Times wins top honors in Florida journalism
The Tampa Bay Times won 17 awards on Thursday from the Florida Society of News Editors, including one for the most distinguished journalist in the state. The Times won a coveted gold medal recognizing two separate efforts — the newsroom’s hurricane coverage and an investigative series on the dangers of kratom.
FWC unravels organized fraud case involving Florida’s Osceola turkey, four arrested on felony charges
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - On July 24, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Law Enforcement announced charges against four individuals involved in a fraudulent scheme to defraud hunters seeking Osceola turkey hunts. Larry William Collins, David Preston Mills, Paul Neil Beckham, and Vernon Robert Flowers...
Whole Foods Market Expands to Doral as Part of New Shopping Hub Development Slated for 2025
Whole Foods Market is set to establish a new store in Doral, marking another addition to the city's burgeoning retail options. Local 10 News reports that developers are planning the Doral Marketplace, which is to be the future home of the organic grocer, and other businesses. The news of the anticipated development was confirmed via a news release from SJC Ventures, an Atlanta-based developer in partnership with Nuveen Real Estate, who recently acquired a 10-acre site on the corner of NW 41st St and NW 107 Ave.
‘You’re not going to be bullied’: Broward sheriff declares zero tolerance for election intimidation
Despite the ultra-heated political atmosphere surrounding the 2024 elections, Sheriff Gregory Tony has declared that voter intimidation won’t be tolerated at polling sites in Broward County. “The message you need to hear is this: If you vote by mail, if you go into the traditional settings, it will be safe and secure. And you’re not going to be bullied by anyone,” Tony said. The sheriff’s ...
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