Miami-Dade County has officially filed a massive $750 million lawsuit against Covanta, the operator of the waste-to-energy incinerator plant in Doral, following a catastrophic fire that crippled the facility in early 2023. The legal action alleges gross negligence and a failure to maintain the vital municipal waste infrastructure, setting the stage for a high-stakes financial…
Rapper Rick Ross has been released from police custody in Miami Beach following an arrest on Thursday, stemming from serious allegations of domestic violence involving his ex-girlfriend. The accusations, which include claims of beating and choking, have drawn immediate attention from both the music industry and legal observers. William Leonard Roberts II, known globally as…
In a move that promises to redefine the educational and technological landscape of South Florida, Citadel CEO and philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin has announced a historic $3 billion gift to Carnegie Mellon University. The cornerstone of this unprecedented philanthropic investment is a $2 billion allocation specifically designated to construct and launch a new, permanent Carnegie…
The Miami City Commission has voted to formally approve budget funds for the launch of the Allapattah Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), a move that accelerates the city’s urban revitalization agenda while simultaneously bracing for an inevitable legal showdown with Miami-Dade County. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing power struggle regarding municipal autonomy…
Miami-Dade commissioners are voicing sharp opposition to a controversial partnership that would see a ‘Welcome to Vice City’ sign installed at the Kaseya Center, questioning the implications of associating a major public venue with the violent themes of Rockstar Games’ blockbuster franchise. The friction arises from a deal authorized by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, which…
In a landmark decision that promises to redefine the aesthetic and economic pulse of South Florida’s most famous thoroughfare, the Miami Beach City Commission has voted unanimously to authorize a seasonal closure of Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic. Commencing this cycle, the stretch will transition into a pedestrian-only zone starting from Thanksgiving and extending through…
Amazon has officially suspended its partnership with 21 Air following the deadly cargo plane crash in Miami last week that resulted in five fatalities. The e-commerce giant’s decisive action marks a significant shift in its logistics risk management strategy, as it seeks to distance its Prime delivery infrastructure from the carrier while federal authorities launch…
The No. 7 Miami Hurricanes set a new standard for dominance at Hard Rock Stadium, systematically dismantling the Florida A&M Rattlers in a 77-7 victory that will be remembered as a hallmark of the modern program. With an explosive offensive display that resulted in a school-record 77 points and an ACC-record 42 first downs, the…
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has provided a critical update regarding the high-profile Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport (MIA), shedding new light on the final, chaotic seconds of the flight. Investigators confirmed that the pilots engaged in a last-ditch effort to abort the landing—a maneuver known in aviation parlance as a…
The aviation industry is reeling following a catastrophic incident on Sunday afternoon, when an Amazon-contracted cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport (MIA), resulting in a collision with ground vehicles and at least five fatalities. As first responders continue to secure the scene, investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched…
