Brickell

The Club at Brickell Bay in Brickell is facing city scrutiny for hosting numerous short-term rentals, leading the city manager’s office to send an investigation letter. The property was approved for 30 units of vacation rentals but reportedly contains over 300 units available among its 643 total units. City officials warned that the building violates codes and must immediately cease the excess short-term rentals or face legal action.

Residents of a Brickell apartment complex expressed deep frustration over an influx of short-term renters who allegedly converted many units into Airbnb spots, leading to building chaos and increased costs. The City of Miami intervened, ordering all illegal short-term rentals to cease immediately due to significant life safety concerns regarding the building’s approvals for fire and disability requirements. This action followed complaints that many unit owners were using various methods to operate unpermitted lodging.

Four people were hospitalized after a boat experienced a mechanical issue in the Brickell area, prompting Miami Fire Rescue to transport them to HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in stable condition. Several others at the scene were evaluated but not transported, and boat operators confirmed no collision occurred.

A 23-year-old man, Akin Liverpool, was found dead in Brickell, Miami, after going missing following a charter boat trip. His family received confirmation of his death on Sunday, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has taken over the investigation.

The Miami Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate 23-year-old Akin Liverpool, who was last seen in the Brickell area on Saturday. Liverpool is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall with black hair and dark brown eyes, last seen wearing a black shirt and black swimming trunks. The case is being investigated by the MPD’s Special Victims Unit, and authorities have not yet disclosed additional details about his disappearance.

The City of Miami Police are searching for 24-year-old Akin Liverpool, last seen in Miami’s Brickell area on Friday. He is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 150 pounds, with black hair and dark brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black shirt and black swimming trunks. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Detective D. Reyes or the Special Victims Unit.

A 20-year-old man suspected of overdosing was reported in Miami's Brickell area. Miami Fire responded to the incident at 9th Street and South Miami Avenue.

Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm, is shifting its focus from growth equity to owning firms. The firm's headquarters is located in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami.