In response to public safety concerns and some cases of property damage, the City of Miami is seeking to enforce a citywide ban on e-bikes in public parks, with limited success.
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Internal Q&A Reveals Miami’s $450 Million Public Safety Bond Could Cost Taxpayers Nearly $800 Million
Documents obtained by the Spotlight show city officials estimate the proposed borrowing would ultimately cost $795 million, while future staffing costs for new facilities have yet to be calculated.
The Women Who Built a Preservation Legacy
For 60 years, The Villagers, an all-volunteer organization, has helped to preserve historic landmarks in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and beyond.
The Barnacle’s Native Son: Charlie Munroe Dies at 88
Born into one of Coconut Grove’s founding families, Munroe spent a lifetime sailing Biscayne Bay, exploring the natural world and carrying forward the legacy of his grandfather, Commodore Ralph Munroe.
The Grove Cup: A Sea of Yellow; a Splash of Red
The World Cup watch party in Coconut Grove on Saturday drew hundreds of soccer fans to Peacock Park for the Group C match between Brazil and Morocco.
A Farmers Market Where History and Community Converge
A Spotlight reporter dropped by the Vizcaya Village Farmers Market on a recent Sunday to check out the vibe. Here’s what she found.
Spotlight Exclusive: Escalona Outlines Transparency Agenda for City Hall
Calling City Hall’s culture “damaged,” Miami District 3 Commissioner Rolando Escalona tells the Spotlight he wants to curb undisclosed legislative changes, overhaul public-records practices, and use technology to give residents unprecedented access to government information.
Ten Years On, Phoenix Volleyball Miami Continues to Grow the Game
What began as a small program for athletes seeking another path into volleyball has grown into one of Miami-Dade County’s longest-running beach volleyball clubs, helping expand the sport while contributing to the transformation of Kennedy Park’s sand courts.
Village People: Nico Cantor’s Long Road to World Cup 2026
The CBS Sports broadcaster, Coconut Grove native and rising voice in American soccer media is spending the 2026 World Cup crisscrossing America in a motorhome, documenting the passion and culture behind the world’s biggest sporting event.
How Music Helped a 6th-Grader Memorize 399 digits of Pi
“If you can memorize lyrics to a song, you can memorize digits of pi. Just try,” says the winner of this year’s Pi Day contest at Ransom Everglades Middle School.
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Internal Q&A Reveals Miami’s $450 Million Public Safety Bond Could Cost Taxpayers Nearly $800 Million
Documents obtained by the Spotlight show city
The Barnacle’s Native Son: Charlie Munroe Dies at 88
Born into one of Coconut Grove's founding families,
The Grove Cup: A Sea of Yellow; a Splash of Red
The World Cup watch party in Coconut Grove on Saturday
A Farmers Market Where History and Community Converge
A Spotlight reporter dropped by the Vizcaya Village
Spotlight Exclusive: Escalona Outlines Transparency Agenda for City Hall
Calling City Hall's culture "damaged," Miami District
Ten Years On, Phoenix Volleyball Miami Continues to Grow the Game
What began as a small program for athletes seeking
Village People: Nico Cantor’s Long Road to World Cup 2026
The CBS Sports broadcaster, Coconut Grove native and
How Music Helped a 6th-Grader Memorize 399 digits of Pi
“If you can memorize lyrics to a song, you can