Colombia takes on Portugal at Miami Stadium tonight, Thievery Corporation plays the Bandshell, and summer is fully in gear across the 305. It has been a heavy week for news and a very loud week for soccer. Here is everything worth knowing.

— Matthew Larsen

West Miami-Dade Wildfires Now Near Full Containment After 19,000+ Acres Burned – The Quarry 2, Well, and Coptic fires that erupted near the Everglades last week have burned more than 19,000 acres in total, triggering evacuation orders, forcing closures of the Florida Turnpike and Krome Avenue, and triggering region-wide air quality alerts. As of Sunday, the Turnpike and Krome Avenue have reopened and the fires are nearing containment.

Florida Property Tax Amendment Needs Voter Approval in November – The constitutional amendment passed by the Florida Legislature in early June would raise the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $250,000 by 2028, effectively eliminating non-school property taxes for most Florida homeowners. Opponents warn it could reduce local government revenues by more than $8 billion annually, with services like fire, parks, and transit at potential risk.

Mental Health Center Approved Unanimously After 22-Year Fight – The Miami-Dade County Commission voted unanimously on June 17 to open the long-stalled Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery, ending more than two decades of delays since voters first approved it by referendum in 2004. The center, which has sat fully built but empty since 2023, will treat up to 75 residents at a time and divert people with mental illness away from county jails.

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Investigating Dual Deaths in SW Miami-Dade Farm Area – Authorities found a man and a woman dead in a farming area in Southwest Miami-Dade on June 19, with one person detained for questioning. The investigation is ongoing and few additional details have been released.

Miami Police Officer Hospitalized After Wrong-Way Crash on I-95 – A Miami police officer was hospitalized after a wrong-way driver struck his vehicle in the I-95 Express Lanes early Sunday morning. The officer is expected to recover, while the other driver remains in critical condition. The incident remains under investigation.

Congressional Primary for Frederica Wilson's Seat Gets Competitive – The August 18 Democratic primary to fill Florida's 24th Congressional District now has seven declared candidates, with Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert among the frontrunners. The district, which covers parts of northwest Miami-Dade and Liberty City, is one of the most Democratic in Florida and the primary winner is effectively deciding the next representative.

Inter Miami Set to Sign Casemiro in July Transfer Window – The five-time Champions League winner verbally agreed to join Inter Miami, with the formal move expected to be completed when the MLS secondary transfer window opens July 13. Casemiro chose Miami over LA Galaxy and Saudi offers, with the chance to play alongside Messi a decisive factor.

Team USA Cruises Past Australia, Turkey Matchup Looms Thursday Night – The USMNT beat Australia 2-0 on June 19 to go 2-0 in group play, setting up a decisive Group D showdown with Turkey in Los Angeles this Thursday at 10pm ET. A win would clinch first in the group for the Americans ahead of the knockout rounds.

World Cup Transforming Miami Economy With Billion-Dollar Impact Projected – With seven matches assigned to Miami Stadium through July 18, analysts project the World Cup will generate $1.5 billion in economic impact for Miami-Dade alone, more than double the impact of Super Bowl LIV in 2020. Hotel occupancy in Brickell and Downtown is running at near-capacity through mid-July.

Miami-Dade Transit Extended Through Fan Fest, Running Until Midnight Nightly – Miami-Dade's Metrorail and Metromover are running extended service until midnight throughout the Fan Festival period, with service until 1am on select match and event nights. Fans attending events at Bayfront Park are encouraged to take transit to avoid road closures and parking issues in the downtown core.

Fri, Jun 26, outdoor 7pm: Thievery Corporation and City of the Sun at Miami Beach Bandshell – Electronic trip-hop legends Thievery Corporation headline the outdoor Bandshell at 7701 Collins Avenue as part of the World Cup concert series. This is one of the marquee shows of the summer at one of Miami's best outdoor venues.

Fri, Jun 26, 11pm: Gorgon City at LIV Nightclub, South Beach – UK house duo Gorgon City plays a late set at LIV Miami Beach. Tickets at ticketmaster website.

Sat, Jun 27, 7:30pm: Colombia vs. Portugal at Miami Stadium – Miami Stadium hosts one of the most talent-rich Group F matchups of the tournament, with Luiz Diaz and Colombia facing the Portuguese side. Remaining tickets through FIFA's official portal.

Sat, Jun 27, 5pm: Summer Fridays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens – The summer evening series at Vizcaya runs with rotating DJ sets, live artist demonstrations, and local food vendors on the grounds. The villa is open until 7:30pm and the gardens until 8pm. Admission required.

Sat, Jun 27: Marlins at Cardinals, St. Louis, 5:15pm – The Fish are in St. Louis this weekend. Bally Sports has the call.

Sun, Jun 28, 12pm: Marlins at Cardinals, 12:15pm – Sunday getaway game to close the Cardinals series before the Fish return home. Watch on Bally Sports or follow along on the Marlins app.

Sun, Jun 28, 8pm: Carín León at Nu Stadium, Miami – Mexican singer and two-time Grammy winner Carín León, the voice behind the World Cup's official lead single Lighter, performs at Inter Miami's new Nu Stadium in its inaugural concert. A major moment for the venue.

Ongoing: FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park, Downtown – Free and open daily through July 5 with match broadcasts, entertainment stages, and food and beverage vendors on the downtown waterfront. Metrorail stops at Bayfront Park station.

Ongoing: Documents of Freedom at HistoryMiami Museum, Downtown – Rare founding documents including a William Stone Declaration of Independence engraving and early Constitution drafts on display at HistoryMiami. Access included with museum admission.

Ongoing: Deering Estate Nature Walks, Palmetto Bay – Guided 11:30am daily walks through the coastal ecosystems and historic grounds of the Deering Estate at 16701 SW 72nd Avenue. Tickets at deeringestate’s website.

Ongoing: Get in the Game at PAMM, Downtown – Pérez Art Museum Miami's exhibition of more than 100 works exploring the intersection of sport, culture, and global identity continues at the museum on Biscayne Bay. Admission at pamm website.

Ongoing: Ariete Summer Prix-Fixe, Coconut Grove – The $65 summer prix-fixe at Ariete on Main Highway is one of the best meal deals in the city right now, running through August with dishes including bluefin tuna conserva and braised goat agnolotti.

Nu Stadium Concert Debut, Miami – Inter Miami's new Nu Stadium in Fort Lauderdale hosts its first-ever concert Sunday, June 28 when Carín León, the Mexican singer-songwriter behind the World Cup's official lead single, performs as part of his De Sonora Para El Mundo Tour. It marks a new chapter for the stadium as a multi-use venue beyond MLS matches.

La Sponda, Coconut Grove – Coastal Italian restaurant La Sponda is slated to open this summer at 4 Grove Isle Drive at the private Vita at Grove Isle resort, with Biscayne Bay views, a seasonal Mediterranean menu, and a room designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. Open to the public, not just residents.

Buccan and Imoto, Coral Gables – Palm Beach restaurant duo Buccan and Imoto from chef Clay Conley are opening at 98 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables this summer, bringing the upscale New American and Japanese concepts that defined the Palm Beach dining scene to Miami for the first time.

A 25-Year South Beach Restaurant Closes This Week – One of South Beach's longest-running restaurants is closing by June 27 to make way for hotel development, ending a 25-year run on the strip. No announcement has been made about the incoming tenant.

PopUp Bagels Coming to Brickell – The viral New York bagel shop PopUp Bagels, which already has an Aventura outpost, is opening in Brickell this summer, bringing its cult-status plain and flavored rounds to the financial district.

Fooq's, Little River – Now six months into its reopening at 150 NW 73rd Street in Little River, the Persian-influenced restaurant from David Foulquier continues to be one of the city's hardest reservations and a genuine addition to the neighborhood's dining identity. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30pm.

China Grill Returns at Bal Harbour Shops – The iconic South Beach restaurant that closed more than a decade ago has reopened inside Bal Harbour Shops, bringing back its large-format Asian fusion plates to a very different part of Miami than where it built its following.

Colombia vs. Portugal at Miami Stadium Tonight, 7:30pm – Tonight's World Cup Group F closer at Hard Rock Stadium is one of the most talent-rich matchups of the tournament, with Luiz Diaz and James Rodriguez on the Colombian side facing the Portuguese team. Remaining tickets through FIFA's official portal.

Marlins Host Rangers Monday Through Wednesday, Then Head to St. Louis – After sweeping San Francisco, Miami faces the Texas Rangers at loanDepot park June 22 through 24, then opens a three-game road series in St. Louis starting Friday June 27 at 7:15pm CT.

Carín León Plays Nu Stadium's First-Ever Concert Sunday – World Cup official song performer Carín León brings his De Sonora Para El Mundo Tour to Inter Miami's Nu Stadium on June 28, marking the venue's debut as a concert space. Tickets still available at ticketmaster website.

USA vs. Turkey Thursday Night Decides Group D Order – The USMNT plays Turkey at 10pm ET Thursday in Los Angeles with a potential first-place finish in Group D on the line. A win or draw advances the Americans in favorable position heading into the Round of 32.

Casemiro Deal Clears Discovery Rights Hurdle, Miami Move Imminent – Inter Miami resolved the MLS discovery rights dispute with LA Galaxy that had complicated the Casemiro signing, with reports indicating a settlement was reached. The midfielder is expected to officially join the club when the secondary transfer window opens July 13.

Fri, Jun 26 – Partly cloudy, high 90°F, low 81°F, 30% chance of afternoon showers.

Sat, Jun 27 – Partly cloudy, high 90°F, low 81°F, 30% chance of afternoon storms.

Sun, Jun 28 – Partly cloudy, high 90°F, low 81°F, 30% chance of afternoon showers.

Mon, Jun 29 – Partly cloudy, high 90°F, low 81°F, 25% chance of scattered showers.

Tue, Jun 30 – Partly cloudy, high 88°F, low 81°F, 30% chance of afternoon rain.

Wed, Jul 1 – Partly cloudy, high 88°F, low 81°F, 30% chance of showers.

Thu, Jul 2 – Partly cloudy, high 89°F, low 81°F, 35% chance of afternoon storms.

Boia De, Little Haiti – This intimate modern Italian spot from chefs Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer on NE 79th Street is one of Miami's most reliable dinners, with a constantly rotating pasta menu, a concise wine list, and a room that fills fast every night of the week. Reservations are essential.

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Downtown – Frost Science on Biscayne Bay has a four-story aquarium, a full planetarium, and the summer Extreme Sports exhibition all under one roof, making it one of the best full-day family destinations in Miami. Tickets start at $22.95 for kids and $35 for adults at frostscience website.

Thievery Corporation at Miami Beach Bandshell, North Beach – Tonight's outdoor concert at the Bandshell at 7701 Collins Avenue features one of the most evocative live acts in electronic music in a setting that is almost impossible to beat: open air, tropical, bayside, with a crowd that actually comes to listen. Show starts at 7pm.

Little River – Centered on NW 73rd Street just north of Wynwood, Little River is where Miami's creative class started going when Wynwood got too expensive, and it shows: Fooq's anchors the dining scene, zoning changes are enabling taller development, and a new mini park is in the city's capital projects pipeline. It is a neighborhood in formation and still approachable enough to wander without a plan.

Miami Heat Win First NBA Championship, June 20, 2006 – Twenty years ago this week, the Miami Heat beat the Dallas Mavericks in Game 6 to clinch the franchise's first NBA Championship, capping one of the greatest individual playoff performances in league history from Dwyane Wade. The Heat had fallen behind 0-2 before Wade carried them to four straight wins, finishing with 42 points and 13 rebounds in the comeback-defining Game 3.

Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Legend – Dwyane Wade spent thirteen of his sixteen NBA seasons as a Miami Heat player, winning three championships and becoming the most decorated athlete in franchise history. Born in Chicago, he claimed Miami as his own from the moment he arrived, and his style, impact, and relationship with the city made him one of the defining figures in South Florida sports history.