Public Safety ANALYSIS

Families Sue Star Island Construction Barge Over Children's Deaths in Sailboat Collision

Families of five children have sued Southeast Marine Construction over a July 2025 collision in Biscayne Bay that killed three young campers and seriously injured two others, according to a complaint filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court.

Journal Staff Jun 12, 2026

Litigation

Real Estate NEWS

Engineer Denies Liability in Sunset Harbour Design-Defect Suit, Faults Contractor

Bliss & Nyitray is the first of four firms sued over the Eighteen Sunset project to formally answer — denying the developers' claims, arguing the building was not constructed to its design, and contending the developers sued without the pre-suit notice Florida law requires. The architect has not yet responded.

Journal Staff Jun 12, 2026

Litigation

Food & Dining NEWS

Janitorial Company Sues Barton G. Miami Beach Owner for $41K After Restaurant Closure

A Miami janitorial firm has sued the owner of the now-closed Barton G. restaurant at 1427 West Ave., seeking $41,305 in unpaid bills and alleging shell companies were used to dodge the debt.

Journal Staff Jun 12, 2026

Litigation

Culture & Events NEWS

World Cup Wave Hits Miami Beach: Here's What's Open to the Public This Summer

Miami Beach has more than a dozen publicly accessible special events lined up for June and July 2026, with FIFA World Cup activations dominating the calendar from Lummus Park to Lincoln Road.

Journal Staff Jun 11, 2026

Tourism NEWS

Weekend Plans: June 12–14, 2026

8 things to do in Miami Beach this weekend — from a free SoundScape art screening to Cuban mambo at the Bandshell and beachside World Cup energy.

Journal Staff Jun 11, 2026

Development NEWS

What's on the Agenda: Design Review Board Meeting on June 11, 2026

Miami Beach's Design Review Board meets Thursday morning to weigh updated designs for North Beach's 72nd Street Community Complex, the next phase of the "Via NoLi" pedestrian corridor near Lincoln Road, changes to a private Terminal Island marina, and a new North Beach multi-family building.

Journal Staff Jun 09, 2026

Planning Housing

Development NEWS

What's on the Agenda: Historic Preservation Board Meeting on June 9, 2026

The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board meets Tuesday, June 9, at 9:00 a.m. to consider three items, including a major renovation and expansion of a late Art Deco hotel on Collins Avenue, a storefront overhaul and new pedestrian arcade on Lincoln Road, and proposed design guidelines for railings on non-contributing buildings.

Journal Staff Jun 09, 2026

Planning

Government NEWS

Miami Beach City Meetings Scheduled for Week of June 15–19

A reference of the week's public city meetings

Journal Staff Jun 10, 2026

Government NEWS

Miami Beach Projects $9.5M General Fund Surplus for FY 2026, but Warns of $17.7M Gap Ahead

City Manager Eric Carpenter's second-quarter fiscal analysis shows Miami Beach on solid financial footing through March 2026, even as officials caution the city faces a projected $17.7 million General Fund deficit in FY 2027.

Journal Staff Jun 05, 2026

Budget Infrastructure

Culture & Events NEWS

Weekend Plans: June 5–7, 2026

6 things to do in Miami Beach this weekend — from a free beachfront soccer tournament to free jazz at sunset on Ocean Drive.

Journal Staff Jun 04, 2026

Government ANALYSIS

Miami Beach Resident Sues to Block State Law Behind Fontainebleau Water Park

A LaGorce Drive homeowner has filed suit in Miami-Dade circuit court to block a 2026 state law that allegedly orders Miami Beach to approve a commercial water park at the Fontainebleau Hotel, bypassing the city's Historic Preservation Board.

Journal Staff Jun 04, 2026

Planning Beach Infrastructure Litigation

Business ANALYSIS

Sneaker Consignment Shop YankeeKicks Sued for Failing to Pay Seller After Miami Beach Store Closure

A Broward County man is suing YankeeKicks, which operated a flagship store on Collins Avenue, for over $21,000 in unpaid commissions after the sneaker consignment company closed in early 2026.

Journal Staff Jun 03, 2026

Litigation