News across Miami-Dade County

Viva Hispanic Heritage Month!
There are many ways to get acquainted with another culture, and one of the easiest is through food. The spice and flavor palate, the food dishes spring from, the preparation techniques all paint a portrait of a region. Taste a cuisine and you get a

The Case for the Weeknight Bottle
September brings the start of the fall season, and with it often comes a “fall back” into routine after a summer with a little less structure. For many people, that means school nights, more regimented schedules, and the reemergence of the calendar

Whetting their Whiskers
Every Thursday, The Globe Café & Bar welcomes a familiar group of four-legged regulars. What started with two dogs has grown into a weekly tradition, complete with water bowls, treats, bacon, and even the occasional meal ordered straight from the restaurant’s menu.

Florida Blue Foundation Opens $3 Million Maternal Health Grant Opportunity Across Florida
Florida Blue Foundation is accepting applications for approximately $3 million in four-year maternal health grants supporting nonprofits working to improve care, mental health services and outcomes for Florida mothers.

Brooklyn Chop House Miami Celebrates First Anniversary During Labor Day Weekend
Brooklyn Chop House Miami celebrated its first anniversary on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, with an elegant affair honoring the restaurant’s Continue Reading

Orange Blossom Classic Press Conference: FAMU and South Carolina State Emphasize Identity Ahead of Showdown
The 2026 Orange Blossom Classic is bringing two of HBCU football’s most recognizable programs to Miami Gardens, but Friday morning’s Continue Reading

OP-ED | Twenty Years, One Chair: Florida’s Republican Reign and What the 2026 Governor’s Race is Really Deciding
First in a four-part series on the 2026 Florida governor’s race. Part one, “Twenty Years, One Chair,” is how Florida Continue Reading

Friends of AARLCC to Celebrate 24 Years of Honoring Community Changemakers at 2026 Masquerade Honoree Luncheon
For 24 years, the Friends of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center has used its annual luncheon to Continue Reading

The Birth of a Linear Park
Thirteen years after Meg Daly first envisioned a linear park beneath the Metrorail, the Coral Gables section of The Underline is nearing completion. Six community spaces bring parks, fitness areas, bike paths, native landscaping, and new gathering places to the city.

Ken 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.

Casa 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.

From City Hall
At its July meeting, the Coral Gables City Commission tackled local arts funding, Crystal Academy, charter changes, a new dog park, the Junior Orange Bowl, and the purchase of additional city property.