Miami, FL news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Miami, FL on Friday, October 16, 2026: Heavy rain, flooding possible this weekend across South Florida. Also: Stone crab season reopens at Joe's Stone Crab on Miami Beach and other local spots; FBI agents accuse Miami missionary of sexually abusing Haitian boys. Weather: Mostly dry today with highs near 86°F; heavy rain and flooding possible this weekend.

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Headlines

Heavy rain and flooding possible this weekend across South Florida after dry Friday.CBS News · Oct 16, 10:14 AM

News & local government

Miami-Dade State Attorney declines to prosecute officers in 2025 Wynwood shooting death.WSVN · Oct 16, 4:20 PM
Miami makes snowbird destination list; inland Florida ranks higher for relocation.IslanderNews.com · Oct 16, 11:00 AM

Safety & emergencies

FBI agents accuse Miami missionary of sexually abusing Haitian boys.WPLG Local 10 · Oct 16, 3:06 PM
Miami-Dade man arrested after dispute over funeral home flowers led to battery.NBC 6 South Florida · Oct 16, 4:08 PM
South Florida pair arrested in $200,000 burglary ring, authorities announce.NBC 6 South Florida · Oct 16, 11:45 AM
Teens arrested after G-Wagen theft from SW Miami-Dade home ends in Broward crash.WSVN · Oct 16, 7:21 AM

Events & going out

Ultra Music Festival 2027 Miami lineup revealed with major EDM artists.NewsRadio WFLA · Oct 16, 10:30 AM
Miami Beach approves new multiyear deal to host Art Basel through 2031.WSVN · Oct 15, 10:31 PM
Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights returns to Ocean Drive December 12-20.The Miami Guide · Oct 15, 5:00 PM

Food & drink

Stone crab season reopens at Joe's Stone Crab on Miami Beach and other local spots.NBC 6 South Florida · Oct 16, 12:07 PM

Schools & kids

State spends more per student on private school kids than public school students.NBC 6 South Florida · Oct 15, 6:57 PM

Community & volunteering

Miami Gardens woman won major free speech victory against city hall.Miami Herald · Oct 16, 3:17 PM

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