Joey Flechas | Miami Herald

A notorious city of Miami police captain has been fired after years of controversy over some of his actions — including racist social media posts and citizen complaints.

A political group tied to Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is buying social media ads in key presidential primary states, fueling speculation that the Republican may be mulling a White House bid.

One hour after Miami commissioners rejected a concept to create a temporary homeless shelter on Virginia Key, one commissioner flipped his vote, allowing the city to pursue a plan to set up “tiny homes” for 50 to 100 people on the island.

Heavy rainfall from the tropical disturbance overwhelmed Miami-Dade County’s sewage treatment system, causing overflows that prompted officials to close at least one beach and issue a no-swim advisory for parts of the coast.

A tropical disturbance dumped nine to 11 inches of rain across South Florida, flooding neighborhoods from the coast to the edge of the Everglades. Images of the storm’s impacts inundated social media and news coverage.

The city of Miami is one step closer to getting a major league soccer stadium.Yesterday, the Miami City Commission approved a 99-year lease to the owners of Inter Miami for a project includes a new stadium for the team.

Ultra Music Festival could get a contract to stay at Bayfront Park through 2026.

Frank Pichel, a former Miami police officer who is now running for mayor, is wanted on a warrant from Monroe County, accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer. The charge is a felony.

City of Miami commissioners on Monday gathered during a special session to discuss the past actions and the future of Acevedo, the 57-year-old chief who moved here from Houston six months ago. They were upset with a whole host of actions taken by the chief during his brief tenure.

Search-and-rescue efforts are underway as crews respond to a condo tower collapse early Thursday morning on Collins Avenue in Surfside.

Officials introduced Acevedo during a City Hall news conference Monday morning. He will take the department’s reins in about six weeks.