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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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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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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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Everglades Alligator Farm is hosting Gatorween: Prison Break on Oct. 17 for $60 (or $50 early bird). The pop-up event promises live alligator and snake interactions, a nighttime airboat ride, and a prison-break horror experience in Homestead. The farm stated the fictional storyline was inspired by its location.
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The nonprofit Time & Harmony is hosting a show at the Sanctuary of the Arts featuring violinist Eric Silberger and 12-year-old Amanda Kobayashi Nunez. The event will explore Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, with discussions on music's role in society. This concert aims to engage audiences with classical music.
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K-pop group Aespa performed at the Kaseya Center with a show featuring anthemic pop and cinematic visuals. Their performance was part of the "Synk: Complaexity tour" and spanned nearly two-and-a-half hours. The show told an sci-fi storyline about the band members breaking out of digital sandboxes.
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Miami's legendary venue celebrated 47 years as a hub for the city's independent music scene. The anniversary party featured various live bands and highlighted the pub's history across genres like punk, ska, and rock. Churchill’s remains known for its refusal to be defined by just one thing.
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Miami chef Giorgio Rapicavoli is opening a new Italian restaurant, Luca Trattoria, in Normandy Isle this fall. It will be described as a more relaxed sister to the popular Coral Gables spot, Luca Osteria. The menu will remain largely familiar while offering new additions.
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Ashlee Thomas has been running the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs as director since July. Her background includes over 25 years in arts and cultural institutions within the county. She works to support more than 1,000 cultural organizations and thousands of artists.
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A partnership with Grand Theft Auto VI will provide nearly $1 million for Dan Paul Plaza, a three-acre public space behind the Kaseya Center that was promised to Miami residents over 30 years ago.
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