Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.
Good morning, Miami.
Sabrina Cohen Adaptive Beach Day was held Sunday at Beach View Park to let people with disabilities enjoy the sand and surf, and the foundation will host more events on Oct.
18 and Nov. 15 (they are also raising funds for an adaptive recreation center).
London fashion icon Vivienne Westwood will soon bring her new flagship store to Collins Avenue near Seventh Street in Miami Beach — the venue includes offices and a bridal floor.
The opening date has not been determined.
A century-old ice cream shop will open its first Miami location on Sept.
28 at Kings Bay Shopping Center in Palmetto Bay. The shop will host a community ribbon-cutting and offer free cones (Original Rainbow Cone style) for the first 100 guests.
Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist of New Found Glory, died on Sunday at 45 from cancer complications.
He helped form the band in Coral Springs in 1997 and is survived by his wife and his daughter (Lily).
Legendary band Los Mirlos brought their Peruvian cumbia scene to NPR Music’s Tiny Desk session for Hispanic Heritage Month (with help from Miami creatives who expanded their reach).
The session premiered on Sept. 17 and marks the first time the Amazon’s cumbia tradition has been featured on the series.
Bruno Mars delivered a high-energy performance for his Romantic Tour at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, Sept.
19, drawing a raincoated crowd that embraced every hit. His show blended funk and romance with captivating stage effects (including a dazzling red-themed set) that left new fans energized.
Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' earned $60 million in its first weekend at 3,684 theaters across North America (a record debut for the film franchise) and received a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
On Friday, Sept. 18, Gorillaz played at Kaseya Center with classic hits, new songs recorded in Miami, and guest appearances by Little Simz and others.
The show featured playful moments when Albarn brought his former Miami driver on stage after a lost gold tooth incident.
Gas prices in Florida jumped this past week as global oil disruptions from a renewed Middle East conflict drove rising costs - AAA reported an average of $4.28 per gallon on Monday, up 14 cents from last week.
Prices ranged from $4.04 in Escambia County to $4.56 in Monroe County.
Miami Dade College hosted its 10th Annual Pink Walk 5K Run and Walk on Sunday at its Kendall campus to support breast cancer awareness with the Women’s Breast and Heart Initiative.
Hundreds of students, staff, and alumni (including survivors) took part in Changemaker Week to raise $100K.
The Waldorf Astoria Residences is a new 100-story skyscraper that will reach 1,049 feet above Biscayne Boulevard near Bayside Marketplace + its construction is expected to complete in 2028.
American Airlines has partnered with Inter Miami to offer fans exclusive perks including the American Lounge at Nu Stadium and special experiences for Advantage members.
The lounge holds over 1,800 seats and will host its first American Airlines theme night on Oct. 14 (first event scheduled).
Lionel Messi scored his 101st goal for Inter Miami in a 2-2 draw with San Diego FC on Sunday night as Anders Dreyer netted twice for his team.
FIFA announced that Miami’s Nu Stadium will host the final phase of the 2027 Women’s Champions Cup in January.
No. 6 Miami lost running back Marty Brown and wide receiver Joshua Moore for the season due to injuries from last weekend’s win over Wake Forest, coach Mario Cristobal said Monday.
Other key players were injured, and the team is set to host Central Michigan on Saturday.
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