Surging rents, insurance pressures and shifting lease comps are pushing chefs and independent operators out of Miami; a hybrid lease model, targeted municipal relief and a coordinated community campaign can preserve the city’s culinary heartbeat.

Italian mogul Gianluca Vacchi is suing Miami developer Michael Stern, alleging deliberate fraud inside a luxury real estate pipeline where investor myths and Ponzi-style language fueled billion-dollar promises.

Miami Beach's mayor proclaimed July 4, 2026 as 'Elo & Vice City District Day' and closed Ocean Drive for a branded fashion show — raising urgent questions about public holidays, private branding, and who gets to define civic identity.

A 6-3 Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Haitians — and Miami's Haitian community and the economy it supports are already bracing for the fallout.

A $200,000 restoration deal reopens old wounds in Coconut Grove. Residents ask whether public money is saving a landmark — or helping push longtime neighbors out.

From paddle boards to pontoon decks, Miami’s four‑legged locals are claiming their own slice of the bay. We ride along to see how Bark Beach Vote turned a dog‑friendly idea into a floating scene.

From sidewalks to storm drains to Biscayne Bay, Miami’s cutest residents are fueling a bacteria surge. Here’s how the city — and dog owners — can turn the tide.

From South Beach to the sandbars, Miami’s water tests keep flashing warnings. We unpack the science, the politics, and what it means for swimmers, tourism, and the city’s image.