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King tide flooding closed many coastal roads across South Florida over the weekend, including in Miami Beach neighborhoods. Water was pumped from a Miami Beach condo lobby and garage, and the city is investing in raising roads and seawalls. Repeated flooding disrupts daily life for residents, and some reported severe inland flooding despite seawalls.
NBC 6 South Florida · Sep 29, 2026Several Miami-Dade elected officials support a state constitutional amendment to raise Florida's homestead property tax exemption. Supporters say it would give homeowners relief without hurting essential services, while opponents warn it could require cuts to public safety and infrastructure. The debate centers on balancing tax relief for homeowners with funding for public safety and infrastructure.
NBC 6 South Florida · Sep 29, 2026A driver was arrested after a hit-and-run crash on Sept. 9 in northwest Miami-Dade that killed a 10-year-old girl and injured her brother. The car struck both children on an e-bike, and the driver now faces three felony charges. The case is a reminder of the risks young riders face on local roads.
CBS News Los Angeles (KCBS/KCAL) · Sep 29, 2026Young Musicians Unite teaches free music classes to more than 20,000 students each week in Miami-Dade. The nonprofit works in 131 schools and teaches instruments while building confidence, teamwork and leadership skills. Because all programming costs students nothing, families can access music education without a fee.
CBS News Los Angeles (KCBS/KCAL) · Sep 29, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Miami Police are investigating a shooting that left two adult men injured in the Overtown neighborhood on Tuesday night. Officers responded to an alert near Northwest 5th Avenue between 6th and 7th Street, finding the men with apparent gunshot wounds. The men were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Trauma Center.
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Martine Moïse testified in Miami federal court about the attack on her husband, President Jovenel Moïse. She recounted moments when gunmen killed him and described finding her children after the gunfire erupted. Moïse was treated at a hospital in Miami following the events in Haiti.
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Miami police are investigating a double shooting incident where two men were taken to the hospital following the event.
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Miami police responded to an alert from the ShotSpotter system at NW 5th Avenue, between 6th and 7th streets. Officers found two men with apparent gunshot wounds who were transported to the Ryder Trauma Center. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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Najahe Sherman, CBS Miami anchor, discussed her journey from small-market journalism to anchoring the midday newscast. The conversation covered resilience, community service, and reporting live through Hurricane Ian. It also touched on balancing a demanding career with family life.
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Multiple factors are causing excessive water across south Florida, contributing to high rain totals in Ft. Lauderdale. This moisture surge coincides with ongoing King Tides, leading to coastal flooding as high tides run above normal levels.
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Yardbird Southern Table & Bar has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. The restaurant owes $25 million in secured debt, including amounts owed to a Miami-based bank. This follows the abrupt closure of its South Beach location after 15 years.
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Heavy morning rainfall combined with seasonal king tides submerged streets and parking lots across Broward and Miami-Dade counties on Tuesday. In Pompano Beach, Canal Drive saw calf-deep floodwater, while Miami-Dade reported flooded roads near the Arsht Center. Hallandale Beach experienced flooding for the second week in a row.
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Police found a two-month-old girl and her three siblings, ages 2, 7, and 9, home alone in North Miami Beach. This occurred while the mother was on a cruise ship.
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For its 2026 edition, Art Basel Miami Beach will feature 272 exhibitors in a reconfigured and smaller footprint. The main Galleries section has been cut by about 10%, and the overall fair space is expected to be around 12% smaller than previous years.
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Miami's Immigration Tribunal is hosting massive hearings, allowing dozens of cases before one judge. This situation coincides with a rise in deportation orders and expulsions. Migrants are lining up outdoors while facing accelerated court dates.
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A 32-year-old man was arrested in Miami after police reviewed surveillance video. The video allegedly captured him placing his face near a 9-year-old girl’s buttocks while she shopped at a local Dollar Tree. He faces charges including lewd and lascivious conduct.
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