Authorities say a seized Telegram channel was used to recruit English‑speaking workers to Cambodian scam compounds where they were forced to run frauds against U.S. victims.

Miami startup Karta landed $140M to expand U.S.-issued credit cards for international clients, pairing a Series A with a large credit facility to scale premium and corporate products.

An undercover Miami‑Dade sting led to the arrest of a Sweetwater man accused of arranging to meet someone he believed was a 15‑year‑old, authorities said.

A 25-year-old was arrested after swinging a knife on Ocean Drive; he later told officers he was “just trying to get girls’ numbers.”

Four World Cup group games land on Thursday and Bayfront Park will host Miami's official fan festival with big screens, music and food. Expect lines and transit tips.

Related Urban is nearing delivery of The Residences Claude Pepper, a 428-unit affordable tower in Allapattah. The project pairs public bonds and tax-credit equity with county support.

A man was arrested after a stabbing near SW 114th Ave and SW 216th St early Thursday; the victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition and investigators are asking for tips.

Midnight Cookies & Cream opened a KDM‑certified Hollywood location on Sheridan Street, serving late‑night cookies, loaded milkshakes and a vegan ice‑cream option.

Four boats were damaged in an early-morning fire at Austral Marina on the Miami River; no injuries were reported. Officials and the U.S. Coast Guard are assessing damage and environmental risk.

A tiki hut fire spread to a Fort Lauderdale home early Thursday, displacing four people and three dogs; no injuries were reported and the Red Cross was called in.

The Supreme Court agreed to hear Kian v. Florida, a challenge to the state’s use of six‑person juries that could force the justices to revisit a 1970 precedent and reshape criminal trials here.

A warning shot fired from an apartment balcony crossed U.S. 1 and struck a Miami‑Dade Transit bus, injuring a rider; a 24‑year‑old man was arrested on multiple counts.

The Miami DDA’s executive director was placed on administrative leave after a contentious board meeting. An acting director has been named as the board begins a search.