/tags/miami-beach Miami Beach en-US WLRN Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-09-18/anything-is-good-homelessness-south-florida Fred Waitzkin, author of Searching for Bobby Fischer, has released a new book based on the story of his friend Ralph’s 20 years of homelessness in South Florida. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-09-18/anything-is-good-homelessness-south-florida Elise Catrion Gregg /government-politics/2024-08-26/miami-dade-voters-want-the-county-to-expand-rapid-mass-transit The results of the Florida primary elections showed Miami-Dade County residents want a change when it comes to the county’s public transit system. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:31:05 GMT /government-politics/2024-08-26/miami-dade-voters-want-the-county-to-expand-rapid-mass-transit Jimena Romero /transportation/2024-07-05/miami-beach-water-taxi-service-poseidon-ferry In Miami Beach’s most recent attempt to decongest its roads, the city has partnered with Poseidon Ferry and launched a subsidized one-year water taxi pilot program to transport passengers to downtown Miami. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:00:00 GMT /transportation/2024-07-05/miami-beach-water-taxi-service-poseidon-ferry Jimena Romero /arts-culture/2024-06-25/miami-flagship-art-museum-cancels-kehinde-wiley-show-after-sexual-assault-allegations The Pérez Art Museum Miami suspended plans to exhibit “Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence,” after several people came forward with sexual-assault allegations against the famed artist. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:42:25 GMT /arts-culture/2024-06-25/miami-flagship-art-museum-cancels-kehinde-wiley-show-after-sexual-assault-allegations Amanda Rosa | Miami Herald /law-justice/2024-03-11/miami-beach-spring-break-up-restrictions-parking-security After three consecutive years of spring break violence, Miami Beach officials are implementing monthlong security measures aimed at curbing the chaos, including parking restrictions for non-residents and closing sidewalk cafes on busy weekends. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2024-03-11/miami-beach-spring-break-up-restrictions-parking-security Verónica Zaragovia /sports/2024-02-07/san-antonio-spurs-miami-beach-basketball-hebrew-academy Jacob Assaraf lost a bet, so he had to go through classes at Hebrew Academy on Wednesday wearing a suit instead of more casual attire. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:25:32 GMT /sports/2024-02-07/san-antonio-spurs-miami-beach-basketball-hebrew-academy Tim Reynolds | Associated Press /government-politics/2023-11-28/miami-beach-swearing-in-ceremony-new-mayor-commissioners A new Miami Beach mayor and three new city commissioners are set to be sworn into office on Tuesday morning in a ceremony in the temporary commission chambers at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-28/miami-beach-swearing-in-ceremony-new-mayor-commissioners �۰����²�News Staff /government-politics/2023-11-21/runoff-election-day-in-miami-beach-city-of-miami-who-were-the-winners Amid light voter turnout in Tuesday's runoff elections, Steven Meiner beat Michael Gongora to become Miami Beach's next mayor, while two incumbent commissioners Alex Diaz de la Portilla and Sabina Covo lost to challengers in the city of Miami. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 01:31:22 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-21/runoff-election-day-in-miami-beach-city-of-miami-who-were-the-winners Joshua Ceballos /government-politics/2023-11-13/miami-beach-runoff-elections-candidates-nov-21 The city of Miami has two commission seats to be decided by voters in a Nov. 21 runoff election. At the same time, Miami Beach voters must also choose between two candidates for mayor. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-13/miami-beach-runoff-elections-candidates-nov-21 Joshua Ceballos /2023-11-07/five-municipal-elections-across-miami-dade-who-won-whos-headed-to-run-off-elections Voters in Hialeah, Homestead, Miami and Miami Beach went to the polls Tuesday with a slate of municipal candidates to choose from. In Surfside, voters chose among five charter amendments. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:40:08 GMT /2023-11-07/five-municipal-elections-across-miami-dade-who-won-whos-headed-to-run-off-elections Verónica Zaragovia, Joshua Ceballos