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Miami Today is Miami-Dade’s go-to source for exclusive news on business, government, and community issues. Now in its 42nd year, we break stories that shape the future of the county. Read by decision-makers in print and online, Miami Today is a must read.
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Opinion | Five-year county housing plan a start but woefully incomplete

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Five-year county housing plan a start but woefully incomplete
What’s called a five-year housing plan for Miami-Dade that’s headed to commissioners this week is a 213-page compendium of ideas to meet critical needs but falls far short of being a workable plan. ...
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January 22, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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Pan Am Historic District listed at Miami International Airport

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Pan Am Historic District listed at Miami International Airport
The National Park Service has approved the creation of a Pan Am Historic District at Miami International Airport. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Unlock the full ...
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January 22, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Iconic Arquitectonica Brickell site may get sports-oriented tower

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Iconic Arquitectonica Brickell site may get sports-oriented tower
A proposed ordinance to face county commissioners would clear the way for a unique sports-oriented development where an iconic architectural work had led to globally recognized changes in the face of ...
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January 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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The Achiever
Ira Leesfield: Law firm founder finds multiple ways to build community

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Ira Leesfield: Law firm founder finds multiple ways to build community
Ira Leesfield, founder and managing partner of Leesfield & Partners, is approaching a milestone: the firm’s 50th anniversary, marking half a century of his commitment to clients, the legal profess...
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January 22, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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📢BREAKING NEWS: Miami team may probe businesses to uncover ties to Cuba

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Miami team may probe businesses to uncover ties to Cuba
Amid growing scrutiny of foreign ties in South Florida commerce, Miami may create a task force to conduct a citywide review of businesses to uncover possible connections to the Cuban government. Ci...
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January 22, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Pinnacle senior housing funded along transitway

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Pinnacle senior housing funded along transitway
A 142-unit South Dade affordable housing development for people 62 and older adjacent to the new 20-mile-long Bus Rapid Transit corridor got a boost as developer Pinnacle closed on $68 million in cons...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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📢BREAKING NEWS: Health and wellness, not break crowd, to set tone for spring

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Health and wellness, not break crowd, to set tone for spring
Miami Beach this year will lean into health and wellness for spring and safety measures cracking down on spring break will continue. After years of unruly crowds, arrests and fatal shootings, the M...
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January 21, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Miami Beach finds a path to lure new businesses

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Miami Beach finds a path to lure new businesses
Miami Beach aims to bolster its economy this year by attracting new businesses to the city and hosting major events. Mayor Steven Meiner said there’s “a lot of activity” happening in the city and t...
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January 21, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Miami tourism likely to be on par with last year’s numbers

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Miami tourism likely to be on par with last year’s numbers
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is projecting total visitation in the county in 2026 to potentially be on par with 2025, with a slight dip in international visitors. A pr...
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January 21, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Board would aim to upgrade reputation of Miami International Airport

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Board would aim to upgrade reputation of Miami International Airport
County commissioners are to vote this week on creating an advisory board to pinpoint concerns about Miami International Airport’s operations and propose solutions to enhance the airport and its someti...
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January 21, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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📢BREAKING NEWS: 1,954 more hotel rooms expected in Miami-Dade in 2026

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1,954 more hotel rooms expected in Miami-Dade in 2026
Miami-Dade County is ready to open 1,954 more hotel rooms in 2026, the fifth most in the nation, real estate data provider CoStar reported last week. After a year when 749 hotels opened across the ...
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January 21, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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🎬 Lights, Camera, Action! 🎬

Another exciting week of filming in Miami! 🌴✨ Check out the latest film permits issued and see what’s in the works.

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Filming in Miami: January 15, 2026
These film permits were issued last week by the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory & Economic Resources’ Office of Film and Entertainment, (305) 375-3288; the Miami Mayor’s Office of Film,...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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Opinion | We can’t prosper with the pattern of house-poor Miamians

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We can’t prosper with the pattern of house-poor Miamians
As billionaire newcomers moving to Miami spend as much as $100 million for a home, the average area household is spending a far larger percentage of its income on housing than families do in any
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January 14, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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County weighs impact of inflation, property tax changes

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County weighs impact of inflation, property tax changes
Miami-Dade County is monitoring and preparing to address financial trends, including property tax reform proposals, inflation, workplace challenges and changes at the federal level in the year ahead. ...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Miami examines its bond borrowing capacity for big projects

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Miami examines its bond borrowing capacity for big projects
Facing nearly $1 billion in identified capital needs, the City of Miami is examining how much it can responsibly borrow and whether expanding its long-term bonding capacity could help fund major infra...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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WATSON ISLAND SALE STANDS: An item to reconsider sale of 3.2 city-owned acres on Watson Island at 888 MacArthur Causeway,

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FYI Miami: January 15, 2026
TOWER POWER: Miami Dade College will resume management of the Tower Theater, the century-old cinema at 1508 SW 8th St., after three years of city control. Miami commissioners on Jan. 8 directed the ci...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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📢BREAKING NEWS: Coral Gables meeting struggles amid disorder and hour-long breaks

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Coral Gables meeting struggles amid disorder and hour-long breaks
Throughout Tuesday’s Coral Gables City Commission, city officials struggled to get through the day’s agenda due to disrespectful disagreements, arguments, and falling out amongst each other. For mo...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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The Achiever

Alfredo Gonzalez: Attorney leads rising Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce

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Alfredo Gonzalez: Attorney leads rising Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
In October, Alfredo Gonzalez started a two-year term as chairman of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and is helping the chamber lead more driven, sustainable economic growth and prosperity for the ...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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Economists rate Miami thumbs-up for its performance

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Economists rate Miami thumbs-up for its performance
Despite the uncertainty of tariffs and inflation impacts, Miami’s economic growth is outpacing expectations and is performing better than many other US cities, according to local economists.  ...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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Orange Bowl sent hotels soaring, championship game will do more

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Orange Bowl sent hotels soaring, championship game will do more
The holidays and the Orange Bowl quarterfinal game at the Hard Rock Stadium drove successful performance at Miami-Dade County hotels in the first week of 2026. This story is premium content for our...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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📢BREAKING NEWS: Latin America political uncertainties flow into international banking

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Latin America political uncertainties flow into international banking
Despite ongoing political and economic uncertainty in Latin America, the US international banking and trade market continues to flow strongly. US foreign investment activity is still experiencing g...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Miami pledge fuels Black History Museum on Virginia Key

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Miami pledge fuels Black History Museum on Virginia Key
A decades-delayed museum dedicated to Black history and Miami’s civil rights movement at Virginia Key Beach is moving forward, with the City of Miami pledging up to $17 million to fund operations duri...
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January 14, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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📢BREAKING NEWS: Miami-Dade jobless rate at four-year high, still best in state

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Miami-Dade jobless rate at four-year high, still best in state
Miami-Dade’s 3.2% unemployment in November was highest in almost four years as Florida’s jobless rate rose to 4.2%, its highest percentage in more than four years, and the nation’s rate jumped to 4.6%...
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January 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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🎬 Lights, Camera, Action! 🎬

Another exciting week of filming in Miami! 🌴✨ Check out the latest film permits issued and see what’s in the works.

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Filming in Miami: January 8, 2026
These film permits were issued last week by the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory & Economic Resources’ Office of Film and Entertainment, (305) 375-3288; the Miami Mayor’s Office of Film,...
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January 8, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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Historic Biltmore Hotel celebrates 100th birthday

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Historic Biltmore Hotel celebrates 100th birthday
This year, the Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables is celebrating a historic milestone: its 100th anniversary. It opened as city developer and part-owner George Merrick was still building Coral Gables. ...
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January 8, 2026 at 10:34 PM