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The Miami Beach Police Department marked the first anniversary of Sergeant David Cajuso's death on Oct. 28, 2026, honoring the 33-year-old, 10-year veteran who was killed in a motorcycle crash and posthumously promoted.
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View MoreMiami heat streak nears record as Gulf depression forms
Miami's 39-day streak of 90°F-plus temperatures is closing in on the 2023 record of 56 consecutive days, with heat indexes above 105°F expected through the week, while Tropical Depression 2 forms in the Gulf with a projected westward track away from South Florida.
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View MoreMIT study links Florida wetland program to $1.6 billion damages
An MIT study finds Florida's wetland mitigation banking program has cost homeowners $1.6 billion in flood damage by allowing developers to destroy urban wetlands and replace them in remote areas, raising questions about flood policy in vulnerable communities like Miami Beach.
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View MoreMiami Beach committee reviews bridge alternative, Grand Hyatt timeline
The Miami Beach Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee discussed the feasibility of an over-water baywalk alternative to the 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge, received an update on the $600 million Grand Hyatt Convention Center Hotel, and addressed ferry last-mile connections at its Wednesday, July 15 meeting, the last before the city's August recess.
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View MoreMiami Beach committee reviews Art Deco color restoration July 15
Miami Beach's Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee will receive a monthly update on the city's Art Deco building restoration program using the Leonard Horowitz Color Palette, alongside Promenade Master Plan and 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge discussions, at its Wednesday, July 15 meeting.