Four World Cup group matches land across North America on June 23 while Miami's Fan Festival at Bayfront Park runs noon–1 a.m. for live broadcasts, music and food.

The Supreme Court on June 23 cleared ExxonMobil to sue Cuban state-owned firms over assets seized after Fidel Castro’s revolution. The decision could unlock multibillion-dollar claims and reshape ties to Cuba.

Stephen Campos, 45, was charged after police say a Lexus struck a scooter rider at NW 37th Ave and 36th St; the victim was hospitalized in critical condition.

A woman says a housekeeping ad lured her to Lake Worth Beach, where she was forced into sex work; two people were arrested on trafficking charges.

A Miramar police sergeant surrendered after an alleged domestic incident in Miami‑Dade; he faces battery and criminal mischief charges and has been placed on administrative leave.

Organizers temporarily stopped entry to the FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park as oppressive heat pushed heat‑index readings near 110°F. Fans were urged to seek shade and hydrate while public‑safety teams monitored medical calls.

Neighbors in Miami Beach's Normandy Isles say a pack of wild dogs has killed three cats; two dogs are in animal-services custody while trappers hunt for the rest.

Hard Rock Cafe’s Bayside outpost will shut on Aug. 19, 2026, cutting 117 jobs and ending roughly three decades on Miami’s waterfront. The closure leaves a prominent downtown space open as Bayside retools its lineup.

Miami detectives say a Model City property was stacked with Honda parts and airbags after a raid. A 34‑year‑old man now faces 77 charges in four new cases.

Le Petit Papillon Montessori’s Normandy Isles campus traded to a for‑profit buyer for $19M after a spring listing. The sale highlights investor interest in school‑anchored sites.

NWS Miami warned of strong storms along Alligator Alley at 5 p.m. Gusty winds and torrential rain could make driving dangerous.

A pre-dawn crash closed southbound Don Shula Expressway between Killian Parkway and Florida's Turnpike, killing at least one person and snarling Kendall-area traffic.

A 57-year-old on probation was arrested after allegedly pepper-spraying a loss-prevention worker and leaving Nordstrom Rack with nearly $1,800 in goods. She faces multiple felony counts.