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Published September 03Casa Gianna Brings Italian Flavor to Miami Spice 2026
Casa Gianna joins Miami Spice 2026 with a three-course Italian dining experience featuring handmade-style pastas, seafood and classic desserts at Gale Miami Hotel & Residences.
Calle Ocho News
Published September 04Ken Griffin’s $2.5 Billion Citadel Headquarters Advances in Miami
Ken Griffin’s approximately $2.5 billion Citadel headquarters is advancing toward foundation construction as a redesigned, office-focused tower that could further strengthen Miami’s position as a global financial center.
Calle Ocho News
Published September 02Elvia Gómez Troya Brought Her Youth Conservation Mission from Sumatra to Miami
Fourteen-year-old tracker and science communicator Elvia Gómez Troya brought her youth conservation mission to Miami after fieldwork in Sumatra and Benin. Her appearances introduced South Florida families to her English-language animal book and a wider message about protecting…
Calle Ocho News
Published September 01Tower Theater Miami Prepares for December Reopening Under Miami Dade College
Tower Theater Miami is preparing for a December 10 reopening under Miami Dade College as facility improvements move forward ahead of the landmark's 100th anniversary.
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Published August 31Miss Universe Cuba 2026 Mia Dio Turns a Second Chance into a National Mission
Miss Universe Cuba 2026 Mía Dio discusses second chances, the power of communication, her Bay of Pigs family legacy and the responsibility of representing Cuba at Miss Universe in Puerto Rico.
Keys Weekly
Published August 28Miami man arrested for allegedly defrauding local utility
A 33-year-old Miami man was arrested on Aug. 24 for allegedly attempting to steal more than $8,600 from the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative by illegally altering a check. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said Luis Albert Alonso was charged with organized fraud, possession of…
Hy-Lo News
Published August 28Nearly 200 Films Take the Screen as the Urban Film Festival Brings Independent Cinema to Miami This Labor Day Weekend
The free three-day festival connects filmmakers, audiences, and entertainment industry professionals through screenings, Master Discussions, distribution opportunities, and career-building connections. Continue Reading
Keys Weekly
Published August 28Ready, set, no! Weather wins at Conquistador kickoff
Coral Shores and Key West decided their athletes could use a little more preparation before toeing the line for the first time this season, but a contingent of Dolphins was ready to race. Marathon traveled to Larry & Penny Thompson Park in Miami on Aug. 21 for the Conquistador…
Calle Ocho News
Published August 26How the Miami Downtown Development Authority Is Redefining Urban Life Through Community, Culture, and Connectivity
The Miami Downtown Development Authority is transforming Downtown Miami through strategic partnerships, public spaces, arts initiatives, and mobility programs that strengthen quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors across one of South Florida's fastest-growing…
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Published August 21News Update for 08/21/26
A 24-year-old Miami man is facing multiple felony charges after Highlands County detectives say he traveled to Lake Placid to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex. Investigators say Franklin Leonel Uriarte communicated with the girl through a dating app after she told him she was…
Calle Ocho News
Published August 21New Partnership between Miami HEAT and JPMorganChase Connects Fan Perks with Community Investment
The Miami HEAT and JPMorganChase partnership introduced benefits for eligible cardholders at Kaseya Center and promised future investments in youth, financial literacy and economic opportunity across South Florida.
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Published August 14Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara at Freedom Tower: What Miami Audiences Should Know
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara at Freedom Tower brings prison-made art, live performance and a public conversation about creativity, censorship and freedom to Miami on Aug. 14.