Key Biscayne

Miami-Dade officials and agencies are urging boaters to prioritize safety during the July 4th weekend by remaining sober, wearing life jackets, respecting no-wake zones, and staying hydrated. The message emphasizes that safe choices on the water save lives, supported by the Lucy Fernandez Foundation and Lucy’s Law, which aim to improve boater safety following a 2022 boat crash that resulted in a fatality.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four boaters from a sinking boat seven miles off the coast near Key Biscayne. No injuries were reported, and the individuals were taken to a nearby marina.

Four people were rescued after their boat took on water seven miles south of Key Biscayne by U.S. Coast Guard personnel from the Miami Beach station. The boaters were transported to a local marina with no injuries reported, though the cause of the incident remains unknown.

Three Miami-area restaurants—Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria in Hialeah, Bocas House in Miami, and Papercrane Thai & Sushi in Key Biscayne—were cited for 30 or more health violations during inspections, including mold, dead roaches, and food safety issues.

A man was arrested in downtown Miami after a woman reported losing $20,000 to a pop-up scam in Key Biscayne. The scam involved a fake Apple support notification that tricked the victim into transferring money to an Uber courier, which was later retrieved by the suspect.

University of Miami researchers are testing hurricane-force winds and storm surge on model homes in Key Biscayne to improve hurricane preparedness and community safety. The study uses the SUSTAIN lab to simulate extreme weather conditions and assess structural resilience.

A $400 million Bel-Air estate has become the most expensive home listed in the U.S., surpassing other luxury properties like a $300 million Aspen mansion and a Key Biscayne waterfront home.