Litigation NEWS Members Only

Couple Sues Miami Beach Luxury Condo After Rare Ferrari Stolen from Valet Parking

A Miami-Dade couple has filed suit against the MEI Condominium Association and its vendors after their 2023 Ferrari F8 Spider was stolen from the Collins Avenue high-rise's parking garage, alleging the building's key room was left wholly unsecured.

Journal Staff May 30, 2026

Government ANALYSIS

Worker Falls 16 Feet at Miami Beach Fire Station After City Provides Broken Ladder

A door repair technician is suing the City of Miami Beach and his employer after he allegedly fell 16 feet at Fire Station 2 when firefighters handed him a ladder they knew was broken, fracturing his spine and wrist.

Journal Staff May 29, 2026

Development ANALYSIS

Delivery Driver Claims Crane Operator Dumped Urine on Him at Fisher Island Construction Site

A Broward County man is suing crane company Morrow Equipment Company, LLC, alleging a worker at a Fisher Island construction site doused him with urine in November 2025, and that the company had a history of failing to maintain proper sanitary protocols.

Journal Staff May 29, 2026

Litigation ANALYSIS Members Only

South Carolina Buyer Sues to Force $55M Star Island Sale After Seller Allegedly Couldn't Deliver Clear Title

A South Carolina man is asking a Miami-Dade court to compel the sale of a Star Island mansion after the seller allegedly failed to resolve mortgage and permit issues before the May 2026 closing.

Journal Staff May 29, 2026

Tourism NEWS

Weekend Plans: May 29–31, 2026

Eight things to do in Miami Beach this weekend (Fri–Sun): ABFF Miami, a Pride-month kickoff on Ocean Drive, Roller Disco at the Bandshell, a free day at The Bass, and more.

Journal Staff May 29, 2026

Culture & Events NEWS

Miami Beach Mobilizes All Departments for FIFA World Cup 2026

City Manager Eric Carpenter's May 27 letter to commissioners details a sweeping, multi-department plan for the 39-day tournament, covering public safety drills, free shuttles, street beautification, and a packed calendar of fan events.

Journal Staff May 27, 2026

Development ANALYSIS Members Only

Washington Avenue Housing Plan Heads Back to Commission, Scaled Back and Further Amended

Miami Beach's Land Use and Sustainability Committee voted to send a revised residential incentive plan for Washington Avenue back to the full Commission, adding new limits on unit size, lot size, and total corridor density.

Journal Staff May 27, 2026

Planning Infrastructure Housing

Government NEWS

Miami Beach City Meetings Scheduled for Week of June 1–5

A reference of the week's public city meetings

Journal Staff May 27, 2026

Government NEWS

What's on the Agenda: Land Use & Sustainability Committee Meeting on May 26, 2026

The Land Use & Sustainability Committee meets Tuesday, May 26 at 11 a.m. Of a longer agenda, six items stand out — focused on housing, development incentives, and long-range planning for North Beach and Washington Avenue.

Journal Staff May 25, 2026

Planning Housing

Litigation NEWS Members Only

Hillsborough County Sues Florida Over Live Local Act, Raising Stakes for Miami Beach

Hillsborough County filed a landmark lawsuit against the State of Florida on March 6, 2026, challenging the constitutionality of the Live Local Act — a case Miami Beach residents and officials are watching as the city faces its own Live Local battles.

Journal Staff May 23, 2026

Planning Housing

Litigation ANALYSIS Members Only

Miami Beach Condo Buyer Sues for $50K+ After Alleged Fraud Over Hidden Building Defects

A Miami Beach woman is suing her real estate agent, the condo association, and a home inspector after allegedly being misled about serious structural and safety problems at an 87-year-old South Beach building before a $405,000 purchase.

Journal Staff May 21, 2026

Litigation NEWS Members Only

New York Woman Sues Miami Beach Over Trip-and-Fall Accident Near Marina

A New York woman is suing the City of Miami Beach and three co-defendants over a fall she says was caused by a crumbling, uneven walkway near the Miami Beach Marina — putting the city's sidewalk maintenance practices under legal scrutiny in Miami-Dade Circuit Court.

Journal Staff May 21, 2026