Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm Monday as it drew closer to Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage. It would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record-keeping began in 1851.
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Miami Dade College president answers question about Trump presidential library meeting notice
Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega answered a question on Tuesday about an activist’s allegation that the college had violated Florida’s Sunshine Law.
New Mexico woman accused of Miami high-heel attack that sent victim to hospital
A woman is facing a second-degree felony charge after Miami police said she threw a high-heeled shoe at another woman’s eye in a dispute downtown, sending her to the hospital early Thursday morning.
Dua Lipa brings Radical Optimism Tour to Kaseya Center in Miami
Dua Lipa brought her Radical Optimism Tour on Friday night to Kaseya Center in Downtown Miami and will do it all over again on Saturday night.
Miami Freedom Tower needs contributions for interactive exhibits
The Miami Freedom Tower is launching its soft opening this week, and curators are looking for more participants in its interactive exhibits.
‘Bro deal’?: Critics question city proposal to give historic Miami theater to Pitbull-founded school
The city of Miami may be choosing to sell the historic Olympia Theater to the Pitbull-founded SLAM Academy charter school.
Panthers stars party with fans in South Florida
Florida Panthers star Sam Reinhart didn’t sleep on Thursday night before meeting fans on Friday morning.
Man shot by Miami police officer near Bayfront Park facing charges, appears in court from hospital
A man shot by a Miami police officer outside of Bayfront Park Sunday appeared in court remotely from his hospital bed Thursday.
Sister IDs man shot by Miami police officer near Bayfront Park: ‘He felt like he was going to die’
A 21-year-old man’s sister is identifying him as the person shot and wounded by a Miami police officer near Bayfront Park Sunday.
Charges keep piling up for woman accused of ‘bad date’ Rolex thievery
A Las Vegas woman was scheduled to appear in Miami-Dade court for a third time in less than a month after police said they identified her in connection with a third “bad date” case in which she’s accused of stealing a man’s Rolex after seducing them at bars or nightclubs.







