North Miami Beach, FL news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In North Miami Beach, FL on Friday, October 16, 2026: Missing 89-year-old in North Miami Beach; early voting starts Monday. Also: Early voting for Miami-Dade elections begins Monday; voters can cast ballots before Election Day; Heavy rain and flooding possible this weekend across South Florida; residents should prepare for wet conditions. Weather: Mostly partly cloudy today with highs near 83°F and minimal rain; heavy rain likely this weekend.

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Headlines

Silver Alert issued for missing 89-year-old person in North Miami Beach; police seek public help locating them.Boca Post · Oct 16, 4:35 PM · Around

Weather

Heavy rain and flooding possible this weekend across South Florida; residents should prepare for wet conditions.CBS News · Oct 16, 10:14 AM · Around

Safety & emergencies

Miami-Dade tax collector warns residents about fraudulent traffic citation texts circulating in the county.South Florida Times · Oct 16, 4:17 PM · Around

Food & drink

Smash Bros Burgers plans two new locations in Miami Beach area, expanding local burger options.Business Debut · Oct 15, 5:09 PM

Business & new openings

Ken Griffin's $2.5 billion Citadel headquarters construction resumes after drill rig collapse halted work.The Real Deal · Oct 16, 6:28 PM · Around
Publix supermarket acquired company for $107 million, expanding business beyond traditional grocery operations.Miami Herald · Oct 16, 10:00 AM · Around

Housing & real estate

Miami-Dade breaks annual record with 30 million-plus home sales in just nine months of 2026.PR Newswire · Oct 16, 2:43 PM · Around
Miami-Dade considers 800-unit workforce housing proposal near West Dade Center for affordable living options.Hoodline · Oct 16, 7:06 AM · Around

Schools & kids

Private schools cheer new federal scholarships; questions remain about potential benefits for Florida public schools.Miami Herald · Oct 16, 4:30 AM

Health & care

Florida dengue cases rise to 368; Miami-Dade under alert; residents advised to take mosquito prevention steps.Tallahassee Democrat · Oct 16, 9:58 AM · Around

Sports

North Miami Beach American football game took place October 15; check local sports news for results.Sports Illustrated · Oct 15, 9:02 PM

Community & volunteering

North Miami Beach celebrates success of Safety First community outreach initiative promoting resident safety.Miami’s Community News · Oct 15, 10:08 AM
Walt Disney World and Boys & Girls Clubs send 50 Miami-Dade students to Disney Dreamers Academy.WSVN · Oct 16, 3:17 PM · Around

Notices, lost & found

Early voting for Miami-Dade elections begins Monday; voters can cast ballots before Election Day.WPLG Local 10 · Oct 16, 2:10 PM · Around

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