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Remembering Hurricane Andrew, 30 years later

Hurricane Andrew memories are everywhere as we mark 25 years since the Category 5 hurricane made landfall in south Miami-Dade. We talked to Bryan Norcross and longtime residents about that night.

History / August 23, 2022

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Miami’s most iconic streets

These are the streets that make Miami, Miami.

Transit / May 8, 2021

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Miami finally has its first-ever board games cafe

Miami’s got a board games bar now, and it’s not in Wynwood. Two West Miami boys started a homemade mac and cheese, local beer, and hobby games spot.

Drink / October 12, 2017

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Why the Miami-Dade animal shelter is so state-of-the-art

Get ready to want to adopt a kitten or new pup: Miami-Dade’s animal shelter is just over a year old, and it’s one of the country’s best. Find out why.

Things to do / October 10, 2017

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How one woman is trying to save Miami’s bees

New beekeeper with a community mission, Danielle Bender, shows us what public beehives can do.

Environment / October 3, 2017

How Moonlight inspired two SoFlo extras to pursue their dreams

Before Miami’s beloved film Moonlight won Best Picture at the 2016 Oscars, SoFlo locals helped make it. Here’s what some of the high school extras are up to now.

Art / September 28, 2017

Top 11 pieces of advice for when the next hurricane hits

From types of lights, to snacks and general advice you learned from Hurricane Irma, you shared what worked the best for you. We’re totally stealing these tips for the next storm that comes our way.

Need to know / September 27, 2017

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What you need to know about hurricane insurance after a storm

We’ve got the answers to your Hurricane Irma insurance questions. Here’s everything you need to know to get those storm damages covered, or fix your policies before the next big one.

Need to know / September 24, 2017

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Here’s how our iconic Miami landmarks are recovering after Irma

What the damage and clean-up processes have been like for a few of Miami’s iconic spots.

Environment / September 20, 2017

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What evacuated Miamians couldn’t bear to leave behind

Onesies to wedding photos: The stories of the sentimental things South Floridians felt like they needed to take with them when they evacuated for Hurricane Irma.

People / September 15, 2017