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On Monday afternoon, a large blaze erupted at a scrap yard business near NW 131st Street and Cairo Lane in Opa‑locka, quickly consuming piles of vehicles and debris. The flames produced a towering column of black smoke visible from miles away, including parts of Miami Gardens, Miami Lakes, and Miramar. Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue confirmed that

If you received a speeding ticket in Miami‑Dade County this year, chances are it came from a school zone speed camera rather than a police officer. According to new judicial data, cameras installed near schools generated nearly 70% of all speeding citations in the county during the first quarter of 2026. Between January and March,

Student members of Alpha Epsilon Pi International Fraternity (AEPi) came together this May for the organization’s inaugural Month of Giving, raising $132,136 to support charitable causes. The initiative mobilized undergraduate brothers, alumni, families, and supporters, highlighting the fraternity’s role in strengthening Jewish communities and promoting service. The campaign featured creative fundraising events across campuses. At

A large brush fire broke out Sunday afternoon in Southwest Miami‑Dade, prompting a massive response from county firefighters and emergency crews. The blaze, fueled by dry vegetation and strong winds, spread quickly through a wooded area near SW 232nd Street and 137th Avenue, sending thick smoke across nearby neighborhoods. Authorities reported that multiple fire units

The Republican primary for Florida’s governorship has intensified as Paul Renner launched a sharp advertising offensive in the Tampa Bay area against his rival, Congressman Byron Donalds, who enjoys the backing of former President Donald Trump. Renner’s campaign accuses Donalds of neglecting his duties in Washington, pointing to 158 missed congressional sessions since 2020. The

Governor Ron DeSantis enacted HB 757 in Miami during the Commissioner’s Summit on school safety, marking a significant expansion of Florida’s security framework. The law builds on measures introduced after the 2018 Parkland shooting, which created the “guardian program” allowing trained staff to carry firearms in K‑12 schools. Under the new law, college and university

South Florida residents woke up Monday morning to temperatures in the low to mid‑80s and scattered showers moving in on the breeze. Forecasters expect afternoon highs in the upper 80s °F, with humidity pushing the heat index into the mid‑ to upper‑90s. The day will also be windy, with gusts reaching 25 to 30 mph,

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Florida’s first Jewish woman elected to Congress, announced she will run in the newly redrawn 20th District after Republican legislators reshaped the state’s congressional map. The seat became vacant following the resignation of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick, who stepped down amid a campaign finance investigation. In her campaign launch video, Wasserman Schultz

Dear Moishe No one should have to think twice about walking into a synagogue, sending their child to school, or expressing their identity openly.   Yet for many Jewish Americans today, that is the reality.   And that is why your voice matters right now. Just yesterday, the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act was introduced. This bill, informed

Organizer: City of North Miami Beach Mayor and Commission Supported by: North Miami Beach Police Department Event Title: On‑Site DMV Visit Access: Open to the public and residents Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Venue: Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater Address: 17011 NE 19th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33162